Pretty clear State Patrol has their eyes on Tacoma tonight. 🚨

Hey everyone!
Does anyone know of a good spot to find super cheap books—like just a few bucks each? I’m totally open to digging through bins or shelves; honestly, I’d actually enjoy the hunt. Whether it’s a thrift store, used bookstore, flea market, or some hidden gem you’ve stumbled across, I’d love to hear your recommendations!

Hey all, im wanting to attend a folk punk type show tonight at the New Frontier here in tacoma.

How safe is it for a solo female there (understanding the baseline as a solo female, of course)? What are the vibes like? Any reviews, comments, tips? Any info is appreciated as I havent been there before 😊

I lost an engagement ring at the corner of N Alder and 13th St at 9:45a this morning. I found the necklace it was on, but the ring was removed between 9:45a and 5p today (4/5). If someone found it, please turn it in. It isn’t real diamond and I can’t afford a new one. I’m just so upset with myself and frustrated someone would take the ring and leave the chain.

Does anyone know any open mic nights for songwriters in the area, preferably ones that are regularly scheduled? I know they tend to come and go and it’s been a while since I’ve performed. Just looking for a new spot :)

Hello, I recently moved to Tacoma and need recommendations on a local print shop. I make 36 page magazines of my photography and would like to print it locally. Looking for a place that can print on 8.5in x 14in (legal) sheets of matte paper (edge to edge, full color) all that good stuff. Nothing I produce is high volume either so it's usually 10 copies or less. Thank you!

Does anyone make custom beer taps locally?

I went through my closet and found my MTG cards. I'd love to find or create an in-person group to play with! I have O So Many cards and I'm happy to create beginner decks for people to use if you maybe don't know how to play or don't have their own cards. I'm 20F and queer, so obviously it would be a queer friendly group.

I know that the no-brainer choice for oysters is Hama Hama or Finnriver (both of which I've tried and are excellent), but I'd love to hear your recommendations for more local places in Tacoma that I can get oysters for my birthday next month. Thanks!

I grew up in Tacoma and this used to be the SPOT! Even just a couple years ago I took a date there Friday night to kill some time before our dinner reservation. The place was still lively, lots of games, clean, and stuff worked.

I went in there recently before having dinner with some family, and the place was in terrible shape.

Most of the games were disabled or closed off. The coin machine didn’t work. The place was filthy, looking like it hasn’t been cleaned or renovated in forever etc etc.

My uncle who passed away was one of Dorkys very first customers, even had his picture up as having the unbeatable score on one of the pinball machines. He would be sad to see the shape this place is in.

Im looking for someone to do a rebellious/edgy/rocker modern Shullet style haircut

Just moved here from Tennessee, and my partner and couple of friends who moved with us are finding it exceptionally hard to find people close to our age. I in particular would love to play music/record with similarly interested people again. I am not great at music by any means, but my friends and I did get to open for MJ Lenderman, Godcaster, and Wombo to give an idea of the type of music we played. I love bands like show me the body, bcnr, geese, Jessie ware, model/actriz if anyone is interested in similar things. Got a bunch of gear to record with too (not many mics and a small mixer 🥜) like a moog grandma, electric drum kit, bunch of geetars, autoharp, baby clarinet. I can play the jaw harp too lol. Super big plus if you can play real deal drums and/or have a place to play since all the people that around me are elderly. Again, I am by no means good at any instrument, but I do wanna shoot ideas and potentially record with people with similar interests. Also just looking for people around our ages of 24-28 to hang out with in general. Bobs java jive has been the only place that has given crusty but friendly wholesome vibes. We also climb and backpack a bunch.

I’ve tried posting this a couple of times but I am unable to go outside and I can’t see what’s going on.

I am hearing tons of FD and big explosion like sounds outside. Anybody else? I am center downtown, near the UW YMCA.

If this is you or you know the person this belongs to, have them reach out to me with the full name on the card so I can confirm. I want to get this back to you!

And curling season doesn’t end.

All shots are Part 107 compliant

Hello! I am looking for any place that sells Korean makeup in store? Thank you in advance for any recommendations. I prefer in store for an accurate shade match for my olive skin!

I don’t want to drive all the way to Seattle and be around a ton of people. There must be other places to see flowering trees right?

I’ve seen some around my area in people’s yards but are there any botanical gardens or parks with magnolias, dogwoods, and cherry trees?

Hi Tacoma! I bought a team ticket to the Speed Puzzling event at Redd Dog on Wed 4/23 but I can't attend and my friends have other plans. Unfortunately they're not offering refunds - boo! I can change the registration/attendee information via EventBrite though so I'm posting to see if anyone would want to buy it from me! The ticket was $40 and I'm hoping to get some of the cost back ($25 would be awesome). If you're interested in going, please send me a message. Thanks!

Link to event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-puzzling-at-the-redd-dog-tacoma-tickets-1298445177479

Hello, I’m from WA and doing a school project on Nalley. I am wondering if anyone knows what the significance/reason of the Nalley logo being a hat is? (I’m assuming it is a hat, if not please correct me or provide other guesses). If anyone has information on the Nalley Fine Foods logo or knows of a good resource for more information on the brand I would really appreciate it! I’ve found some but have been having difficulty due to it no longer being a standalone local company.

My boyfriend has large feet and has a hard time finding anything other than very limited selections in his size. Does anyone know of anywhere he’d be able to go to try on some shoes in his size? I was looking at big and tall shops online and didn’t see any shoes his size listed as in stock, in store.

Hi,

Looking for some recommendations for spring CSA’s in the area. Ideally, it’d be a ‘full diet’ CSA (produce, meat, even bread, etc.) but doesn’t have to be. Thanks everyone!

For an area with such a bad housing shortage, it seems wasteful to have so many empty and parking lots right around downtown. Why are there so many completely empty, grassy lots and why is it not being infilled quicker?

I'm shopping around for a desk, and haven't had much luck at the habitat for humanity stores, or value village. any recommendations?

I am proposing to my girlfriend at Owens Beach on 4/5 and my photographer fell through.

Does anyone know someone or can recommend someone to take the proposal photos for us on short notice? Thank you!

Bridge on Tacoma Ave S between Center St and Delin St blocked off while police attempt to talk down a jumper. But for some reason they hadn't blocked off South Tacoma Way running under the bridge where he would land if he actually jumped. So use caution if driving under the bridge.