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Tacoma
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Les Schwab Toy Drive in Kent extended its distribution efforts after volunteers sorted and delivered tens of thousands of toys to families on Monday, Dec. 15. Drop-off opportunities remain available through the end of this week. FOX 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rain keeps western Washington under a Flood Watch today as road closures, evacuations, and power outages persist after a levee break in Tukwila was patched with sandbags (officials advise residents to monitor local updates). FOX 13
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Forklift Trainer Certification Course
7 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Smith-Western Co, Tacoma, WA — $1,295 — Gain confidence to train forklift operators with comprehensive materials and hands-on experience.
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Whose Mic - Improv Comedy Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Super Funny Comedy Club — 2 item minimum — Experience unpredictable hilarity inspired by Whose Line Is It Anyway? with quick-thinking comedians.
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TNC Stewardship Work Party
9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Tacoma Nature Center — Free entry — Get your hands dirty while helping to maintain the beautiful trails and gardens of Tacoma Nature Center.
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90s vs 2000s Christmas Ball
8 PM – 12 AM — Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple — $24.79 — Dance the night away to nostalgic hits from the 90s and 2000s in a festive Christmas setting.
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Steely Dead Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple — $33.16 — Experience the fusion of classic tracks and improvisation with this unique musical collaboration.
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Stand-Up Comedy by Jay Chandrasekhar
7-10 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with acclaimed director and comedian Jay Chandrasekhar.
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Sunday Open Skating
1-6 p.m. — Tacoma Armory — $11.50 — Lace up your skates and enjoy an all-ages roller skating experience filled with music and fun.
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Beats Antique Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — Jazzbones — Check event page for cost — Enjoy an eclectic mix of music and performance from the Oakland-based group Beats Antique.
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Cosmic Countdown New Year's Eve Party
8-11 p.m. — Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel — Check event details for ticket pricing — Celebrate the New Year with live music and festivities in Tacoma.
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Tony Baker Live Stand-Up Comedy
9:30 p.m. — Super Funny Comedy Club — 21+ venue with a 2 item minimum — Experience the clever humor and infectious energy of Tony Baker in a laugh-out-loud show.
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