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Tacoma ArtWalk among the things to do today and this week

 

Published: May 17, 2012 at 12:05 a.m. PDTUpdated: May 17, 2012 at 2:45 a.m. PDT
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 • Tacoma ArtWalk is tonight from 5-8. Visit the Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass and Tacoma Children’s Museum for free. Also discover local artists and galleries that are open late to feature their work. Explore both the theater district, Broadway and South Ninth Street and the museum district on Pacific Avenue.

 • Join Community Cinema Tacoma at the free screening of the film “Strong!” at 6 tonight. It follows the story of Cheryl Haworth, a young woman with a dream to be the strongest woman in the world. It’s at the Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-9747, washingtonhistory.org.

 • Comedy is alive in Tacoma. Check out the Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Show at 8:30 tonight. It’s at Varsity Grill, 1114 Broadway, Tacoma, tickets are $10-$15, superfunnycomedyshow.com.

Check out blog.thenewstribune.com/getout for more events.

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