Things to do today and this week:
• Meet author Ridley Pearson when he signs his newest book, “The Risk Agent,” today from noon-1 p.m. He will be at Seattle Mystery Bookshop, 117 Cherry St., Seattle; seattlemystery.com.
• Come and listen or even join in as Rafael Tranquilino Hosts Rockin’ Blues Jam tonight starting at 7. He will be at the Stonegate Restaurant & Bar, 5421 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma. There is no cover charge; stonegaterocks.com.
• Are you a vegan or just thinking about it? Check out the Vegan Book Club when it meets at 7 tonight. Members will be at King’s Books, 218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma. It’s free; 253-272-0881, kingsbookstore.com/veganJune.
Check out blog.thenewstribune.com/getout for more events.