Tacoma Weekend Radar
Attendees from We Are The People We Are Waiting For connecting with one another.We are trying something new!! Every week we like to share the community led events that are on our radar! The best way to continue to build healthy and safe communities is by showing up for one another! There will be events ranging from all age family outings to adult nights out on the town! Find an event that fits your needs and support local!
Friday
August 12th, 2022
Steppin Out x DJ Josiah French
Entry: Free 21+
Location: Zodiac Supper Club, 1116 MLK Way
Time: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Steppin Out is a monthly Soul music dance party hosted by DJ Josiah French and friends. This space is possible thanks to Zodiac Supper Club located in the Hilltop neighborhood & All Star Vintage Tacoma. Bring ya dancing shoes and a friend!
Saturday
August 13th, 2022
LGBTrans-Mission x Rainbow Center
Entry: Free
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Rainbow Center Parking Lot, 2215 Pacific Ave
Basic automotive car maintenance workshop geared towards folks in the LGBTQ+ community.
Native Art Market
August 13th & August 14th
Entry Fee: Free
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Alma Mater, 1322 S Fawcett Ave
A featuring of Indigenous artisans and a gathering for all. Support your local indigenous community by circulating that money energy!
Shalishan Story Fest x Tacoma Public Library
Entry: Free
Location: Family Investment Center, 1724 E 44th St
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
“Tacoma Public Library is organizing an event in Salishan this Saturday to collect stories that will be held in their collections far into the future. Salishan Story Fest is a first-of-its-kind event focused on documenting stories of the Salishan and Eastside neighborhoods of Tacoma.” - Grit City Mag via Instagram
Afterglow Beauty Lounge’s Grand Opening Celebration
Entry: Free
Location: Afterglow Beauty Lounge, 7030 Tacoma Mall Blvd Suite 120
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Afterglow Beauty Lounge, a Black owned and women ran full service beauty lounge, will be opening their doors this Saturday! They will be celebrating with $10 tattoos, free photos, drinks, exclusive deals, and so much more! Check them out on Instagram to see their full offer of services (link).
Issa Bet x All Bets On Us x Issa Studio
Entry: Free
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Issa Studio, Opera Alley
A collaborative event between All Bets On US and Issa Studio for creatives and music lovers. Come check out whats been going on in the Opera Alley!
Sunday
August 14th, 2022
Sacred Sunday
Entry: Free
Location: Peoples Park, 900 MLK Way
Sacred Sundays is a protest organized by a group of Hilltop organizers to resist the displacement of Black folks out of the neighborhood through acts of gentrification and erasure. The day will include a reclamation walk from McCarver Park to Peoples Park. Once at Peoples Park the protest will continue as a day of care filled with free food, resources, and music. TMI is collecting donations on behalf of the organizers so feel free to email us directly to support. You can reach us at tminnertainment@gmail.com
