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Tacoma
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Radio host Mason Moussette previewed upcoming May events on Studio 13 Live on May 1, sharing details on local activities around the Puget Sound. FOX 13
- ➤ Tacoma City Council and the City's Events and Recognitions Committee will hold the annual City of Destiny Awards on May 6 at Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall to honor top local volunteers and leaders. The free event includes a Community Showcase at 5:30 p.m. with live captioning and free parking. City of Tacoma
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, May 1, Washington gas prices reached a record average of $5.61 after a 25 percent tariff on European vehicles was announced following King Charles III's visit. The increase may affect fuel costs for drivers in Tacoma and surrounding areas. FOX 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Tacoma man uses a local overpass to share positive messages and support his recovery as Mental Health Awareness Month began on Friday — sparking hope in our community. FOX 13
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local TikToker Amelia Samson shared her paralyzed dog's story and pet-friendly spot picks (in celebration of National Pet Month) on May 1. The post gives local pet owners tips to explore accessible venues nearby. FOX 13
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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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Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Point Defiance Lodge — Free participation — Help maintain beautiful landscape beds and connect with nature enthusiasts.
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Jim Florentine Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Jim Florentine.
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Scott Thompson Live
7-10 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of comedy with Scott Thompson, the legendary Kids in the Hall member.
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K-von: Stand-Up Comedy Show
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy hilarious stand-up from the world's most famous half-Persian comedian K-von.
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Uncle Buzzy Live Concert
6-9 p.m. — Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple — Cost Info Not Provided — Rock out to the 60s hits performed by Uncle Buzzy with exceptional energy and vocal harmonies.
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Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Point Defiance Lodge — Free entry — Help maintain the beautiful landscape around the lodge with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
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