Good morning, Tacoma.

Shawn O'Donnell's Irish Pub is previewing its upcoming St. Patrick's Day Festival with live performances and menu specials during a recent showcase with Studio 13 Live.

Festival details will be announced soon for local guests.

A late-season winter storm hit western Washington Wednesday night, leaving thousands without power in Tacoma and nearby communities.

Local utility crews are working to restore service as customers continue to experience outages.

Researchers are investigating the rare sighting of three killer whales in Puget Sound recorded yesterday after local catalogs did not match their appearance; experts say the group may be a mammal-eating ecotype from the Gulf of Alaska (a notable marine event).

Community Work Party at Bear Grotto

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Bear Grotto — Free entry — Help restore the habitat by removing invasive weeds and learn about local ecology.

St. Patrick's Day Comedy Show

7 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with a stellar lineup of comedians this St. Patrick's Day!

Dustin Nickerson Live

7 PM – 10 PM — Tacoma Comedy Club — Tickets vary — Experience the humor of Dustin Nickerson, a rising star in comedy, as he shares relatable tales about parenting and marriage.

Jourdain Fisher Live Comedy Show

9:45 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Jourdain Fisher, known for his appearances on Comedy Central and The Tonight Show.

Stand-Up Comedy with Jourdain Fisher

9:45-11:30 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Jourdain Fisher, known for his performances on Comedy Central and The Tonight Show.

Tee Sanders Live Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Super Funny Comedy Club — Tickets available at the venue — Enjoy a night of high-energy laughs and engaging comedy from viral influencer Tee Sanders.

Mike Palascak Live Stand-Up

7-10 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Enjoy a night of laughter with award-winning comedian Michael Palascak.

Artvana Paint & Sip Experience

6:00 – 8:30 PM — The 15% Board Game Cafe — $7 café sitting fee included — Unleash your creativity at this relaxed paint night in Tacoma's cozy art venue.

Kam Patterson Comedy Show

7-12:45 a.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy high-energy comedy from rising star Kam Patterson in Tacoma's vibrant club scene.

First Annual Forever the Browns Easter Egg Hunt

10 AM – 12 PM — Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant day of egg hunting, games, and community fun with the Easter Bunny.