TUESDAY, JAN. 19, 2010 >>>

1. Leonard Mynx will weave tales of desperation, death and heartbreak over slow heartbeat tempos at 7 p.m. inside the Mandolin Café.

2. Jeannet Iskandar's ethereal constructions of suspended light and line meet in a confluence of rhythm and repetition from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Traver Gallery.

3. The Banned Book Club discusses The Beet Fields by Gary Paulsen at 7 p.m. inside the Tempest Lounge.

4. Owen Miller, ND, presents the free lecture "Let Go of the Past and Embrace a Healthier Future" at 7 p.m. inside Marlene's Market & Deli in Tacoma.

5. Ralph Porter hosts Ha Ha Tuesday featuring opening MC D Lamont Hall, and guest comics Joe Fontenot, Ron Funches, and Will Woodruff at 8 p.m. inside Jazzbones.