LAUREN NAPIER: YOUNG GUNS 7 IS TONIGHT >>>

Where can one find both a lineup of the local rock and roll youth â€" mind you, half of the band members must be 18 and younger â€" and a large support system? At the Young Guns Showcase: a monthly event at Club Impact. The venue provides a night where, as Derek Smith â€" a representative of the club â€" says, “starter bands can have a chance to play a show.” It allows those who are passionate about music (even though they might be too young to get a show at another venue) to play and experience firsthand the thrill of being on stage. The show is reasonably priced, and a dollar is even knocked off if you bring a can of food. “Quality is not what we expect from these youth … a good time is,” says Smith. Among those playing this week are Starstruck, an all-girl rock band that has played alongside the Dollyrots; Jar, whose foundation is the musical relationship between two brothers and a love for classic rock tunes; and At Night, a five-piece from Gig Harbor that boasts their live show is often unpredictable. Those attending should come expecting an adventure and a most enjoyable night out.

[Club Impact, 7 p.m., all ages $7, 754 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.274.1583]