MICHAEL SWAN: WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5, 2009 >>>
1. Charles Bukowski worked odd jobs, roomed in roach-infested flats and drank oceans of cheap beer in cheap bars with cheap women. His poetry inspired artist Jessica Bender, who shares her inspiration with the public, by appointment at thetelephoneroom@gmail.com, at the tiny Telephone Room gallery inside a Dutch Colonial home at 3710 N. Seventh St. in Tacoma. Make an appointment today.
2. A Garden Party about building healthy soil, smart watering techniques, garden pest management, natural lawn care and composting will be held at 7 p.m. inside the Wapato Park Bathhouse, at 6802 S. Sheridan in Tacoma. RSVP to this event by calling 253.573.2506 .
3. Maurice the Fish Records talent pool will perform from 7-10 p.m. at the Tempest Lounge in Tacoma.
4. One of the last times to hear Bill Merwin sing a few of the songs he has written over the years â€" including "The Market Song" for Pike Place Market and "Hamburger Heaven" for Wendy's â€" at 7 p.m. inside A Rhapsody in Bloom Florist & Café Latte.
5. Freedom Records Tightwad Wednesday features Medicine Wheel, The Petting Zu at Sister Hyde at 9 p.m. inside Hell's Kitchen.
LINK: Live music and DJs in the South Sound