Good morning, Tacoma.

Village Theatre presents its production of Grease through June 7 and recently hosted a chat at Studio 13 Live where cast members shared how they built onstage chemistry as Rizzo and Kenickie.

Tickets are available online.

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 states sued the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, arguing that a new rule limits federal student loan caps for professional healthcare degrees and may worsen workforce shortages — a change that could affect students in the region.

Local scientists hiked the Washington coastline on Tuesday, May 19 to study sea otters in the surf.

They spent days trekking remote trails (searching for playful animals) along the shore.

Washington Dept of Ecology & local health agencies will test 46 popular beaches in western Washington through Labor Day to monitor fecal bacteria levels and ensure safe swimming; yellow warning signs will be posted at beaches where bacteria exceed safe limits.

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.

Will Burkart Stand-Up Comedy Show

3-6 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with the rising star of comedy, Will Burkart.

Locked In Tour with Julia Leahy and Connor Willey

7-11 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a comedy show from the dynamic duo combining storytelling and humor.

Tacoma Nature Center Stewardship Work Party

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Tacoma Nature Center — Free — Roll up your sleeves and help maintain the beautiful trails and grounds of Tacoma Nature Center.

Musical Monday Improv Comedy

9:45 PM — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of crowd-inspired improv songs and comedy like never before.

Sorta Spanglish Comedy Show

7 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Tickets required with 2-item minimum — Enjoy a night of laughter blending English and Spanish humor from diverse Latinx comedians.

Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party

10 AM – 12 PM — Point Defiance Lodge — Free event — Help maintain beautiful landscapes while enjoying the outdoors and connecting with nature.

Mike Epps Live Comedy Show

4-10:45 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic brilliance of Mike Epps in a night full of laughter and entertainment.