Good morning, Tacoma.

The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission will present the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards on Thursday, May 21 at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum in Point Defiance Park, where free admission and refreshments will be provided.

Geologists are seeking new tools to track volcano activity—marking 46 years since Mount St. Helens erupted—while planning to add equipment to improve state safety.

The equipment was announced on May 7 to help enhance monitoring.

Public health officials are searching for over two dozen cruise ship passengers who disembarked without contact tracing after a hantavirus outbreak— the investigation began yesterday and officials are urging those affected to come forward.

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.

Washington Hydrogeology Symposium

5 PM – 5 PM — Hotel Murano — Registration required — Enhance your understanding of hydrogeology and water resource management in the Pacific Northwest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Artvana Paint & Sip: Galaxy Cat Edition

6-8:30 p.m. — The 15% Board Game Cafe — $7 sitting fee included — Unleash your creativity at a fun paint night while enjoying gourmet snacks and a cozy atmosphere.

Sommore: Queen of Comedy

7-10 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious and fearless perspectives of Sommore, a leading voice in stand-up comedy.