Whew! This week was a heavy one with the introduction of an encampment ban ordinance this past Tuesday. And all though this is just the beginning of the process, we know how triggering that kind of news may be. So for this week’s Tacoma Weekend Radar, along with promoting events for families and folks of all ages, we are uplifting events geared towards supporting people securing and maintaining safe and affordable housing. As we wait for next action steps, please take care of yourselves and if you have capacity connect with some neighbors this weekend.

Friday

September 16th, 2022

Drag Bingo x AHAT Homecare

Entry: Free 21+ Cash Needed

Location Alma Mater 1322 Fawcett Ave

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

AHAT Homecare is hosting a Drag Bingo night hosted by Lavinda Lyfe and sponsored by Multicare! All proceeds will benefit AHAT Homecare. AHAT Homecare provides assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in Washington State. They also offer affordable housing and access to healthcare. They have been operating since 1989.

Saturday

September 17th, 2022

Studio & Storytime x Tacoma Public Library

Entry: Free Ages 2-8

Location: Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Ave

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join Tacoma Public Library, Tacoma Art Museum, and Tacoma Creates at Studio & Storytime. There will be a storybook reading, art exploration, and a hands on art project.

Free Legal Aid Pop-up x Tacoma Pro-bono

Entry: Free

Location: Tacoma Public Library - Moore Branch 215 S 56th St & Mottet Branch 3523 E G St

Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tacomaprobono will be offering free drop-in help with legal issues surrounding eviction, landlord-tenant issues, and other legal needs. No registration is required. The mission of Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers is to combat systemic racism and other forms of discrimination by expanding access to civil legal justice.

Kickin’ It Karaoke x Da Duz It

Entry: Free 21+

Location: Zodiac Supper Club 116 MLK Jr Way

Time: 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM

Tacoma has a new monthly function to look forward to! Sponsored by All Star Vintage, Da Duz It will be hosting her first Kickin’ It Karaoke Night! Saturday nights theme will be 99z and the 2000ndzz. This is a night for the lovers and the homegirls!

Sunday

September 18th, 2022

Tenant Canvassing Training x Home In Tacoma For All

Entry: Free All Ages

Location: Asia Pacific Cultural Center 4851 S Tacoma Way

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

“Join the Home in Tacoma Campaign for a canvassing training in South Tacoma on Sunday the 18th at 2:30 p.m. We will be meeting at South Park by the Asia Pacific Cultural Center.

We will then be putting our newfound skills to the test and knocking some doors nearby.”

Registration

Tacoma Weekend Radar