Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers using Hood Canal Bridge will face 60-minute delays for safety inspections from Apr. 20-24, with closures at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily; WSDOT advises checking real-time alerts for schedule updates. FOX 13
- ➤ The Hylebos Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic due to a mechanical issue as crews investigate the problem. Drivers are advised to plan ahead + follow posted detours until further updates are shared. City of Tacoma
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He Is Legend Concert
6-9 p.m. — Airport Tavern Music Hall — Cost not specified — Experience the emotional intensity of He Is Legend's live performance.
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Artvana Paint & Sip Night
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The 15% Board Game Cafe — $7 sitting fee included — Enjoy a fun evening of painting while sipping drinks in a cozy board game café.
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Creed Fisher Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Airport Tavern Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Creed Fisher as he performs tracks from his latest album.
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Tacoma Beer Geeks: Parkway Tavern Takeover
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Parkway Tavern — No cover — Connect over craft beers and great conversations with fellow beer enthusiasts.
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Michael W. Smith: Kingdom Come Worship Nights
7:30-9 p.m. — Pantages Theater — Tickets required — Experience an uplifting evening with renowned worship leader Michael W. Smith.
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Tacoma City Marathon and Events
8:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park — Registration required — Experience a weekend of running with options for all ages and distances at this local favorite event.
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Mid-Nite Bourbon
7-10 p.m. — Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple — $ — Experience electrifying performances from local blues sensation Joel Astley and another dynamic band in a historic venue.
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Comedy Jam featuring Six Headliners
8-10 p.m. — Chalet Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with six headlining comedians presented by Baurice Nelson.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Liam Cullagh
6-9 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — 2-item minimum on purchase — Enjoy a night of laughs with LA-based comedian Liam Cullagh, known for his wit and charm.
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Washington Hydrogeology Symposium
5 PM – 5 PM — Hotel Murano — Registration required — Enhance your understanding of hydrogeology and water resource management in the Pacific Northwest.
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