Critics' Picks
[FUNK] + FRI, APRIL 4 "Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme are as fun a funk dance party as I can imagine," says Daniel Landin, booker and Weekly Volcano reader-voted Best Music Scenester in the Best of Olympia issue. "They have mastered the craft of funk and groove, but their talent
Viva South Sound
Here's a reason to shake your tail feathers. The 2014 Miss Yard Birds Pageant and Adult Prom go down Saturday, April 5, at the Yard Birds Mall in Chehalis. Pageant contestants are encouraged to show their "most unique" sides at the event. They will, after all, be representing the 60-foot-tall Yard
Features
Since March 20, the Weekly Volcano's Tournament of Burgers has been in high gear, starting with a packed and delicious field of 64 area burger joints, and slowly but surely whittling it down through daily, heated competitions on our blog, Walkie Talkie. The burger places in the field of 64
Show And Tell
It's time for the 4th Annual TCC Diversity Film Festival! These festivals explore and celebrate individual and cultural differences expressed through film. For this year's festival, Tacoma Community College and The Grand Cinema picked a variety of dramatic and documentary films from around the world which are sure to entertain,
Viva South Sound
Years before I became a karaoke host, I was just an avid fan of this complicated art form. Largely sloppy, sometimes obnoxious, frequently transcendently goofy, occasionally just transcendent, karaoke is a uniquely egalitarian way for people to live out minor fantasies while also blowing off steam. It's an activity certainly
Music
Even though it's their name, starting with what Universe People (the group) are may be the worst entry point for exploring what Universe People (the band) is. Also known as Cosmic People of Light Powers (catchy), Universe People are a Czech UFO religion that believe they can communicate telepathically with
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget
Food Matters
WINE WITH FRIENDS Stina's Cellars (9316 Lakeview Ave. SW, Lakewood) celebrates wine with "bring a friend" specials every first Thursday and Friday of the month. Snag your wino lush of a friend and enjoy a two-for-one tasting and 10 percent off any wine purchase from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and
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What Moondog Matinee lack in innovation they make up for in execution. Though their professed influences are a staggering assembly of just about every musical touchstone of the past 50 years (Talking Heads, the Band, Nick Cave, the White Stripes, Arcade Fire, and Edith Piaf [of all people], just to
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What little information there is to be found about Seattle quartet, Be Calm Honcho, indicates an almost off-putting confidence for such a young band. Led by vocalist Shannon Harney's insinuating lilt, Be Calm Honcho create indie rock that drifts dreamily along, punctuated by stabs of surfy guitars and winsome oohs
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Even though it's their name, starting with what Universe People (the group) are may be the worst entry point for exploring what Universe People (the band) is. Also known as Cosmic People of Light Powers (catchy), Universe People are a Czech UFO religion that believe they can communicate telepathically with
People Rule
A local businesswoman and familiar face is throwing her hat into the ring to run for the open State Representative seat in the 28th District. "Over the past seven years I have tried to become more involved in our community and running for office is the next step to serving the
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"Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme are as fun a funk dance party as I can imagine," says Daniel Landin, booker and Weekly Volcano reader-voted Best Music Scenester in its Best of Olympia issue. "They have mastered the craft of funk and groove, but their talent never gets in the
Listings
BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night. Third floor, no partner necessary. All Ages. 9 pm. $5. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Taco Thursday Live Blues Night. 5 pm.
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COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Theo Von. 8 and 10:30 pm. $15. Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. David Leon & Scott Losse. 8:30 pm. $15. COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. The FieldHands, Phil Royal. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. DJ/ELECTRONIC The
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Claudia Schmidt. All Ages. 8 pm. $10-$15. BLUES Harmon Brewery and Eatery Tacoma - Downtown. Gray Sky Blues Festival Harmon Stage, with Fistful Of Dollars, The Mark Riley Trio, Maia Santell & House Blend, Jack Gaffney, Nolan Garrett. Noon to
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. 6-9 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Butterbean, with Mike, Dean & Buck. 7 pm. NC. Johnny's Dock Restaurant and Marina Tacoma -
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Steilacoom Pub and Grill Steilacoom. Monday Music, featuring Kurt Lindsay. 7 pm. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday with Black Rose. 7 pm. NC. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino and Brooke Lizotte Experimental Jam. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES The Hub Tacoma -
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Acoustic open mic hosted by Leanne Trevalyan. 8 pm. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Battlefield Band. All Ages. 8 pm. $15-$20. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and Grill
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Urban Onion Restaurant and Lounge Olympia - Downtown. Joanne Rand & Gabriel Wolfchild. 8 pm. $5-410. Ted Brown Music Company Tacoma - South. Uke 'An Jam. All Ages. 6:30-8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Cascade Community Center JBLM-Lewis Main. Bar Bingo in Heroes Lounge. No cash prizes. 7 pm.