Wednesday, Feb. 17 >>>

1. China Davis and opener Jason Lille take the stage tonight at The Swiss beginning at 8 p.m. 1904 Jefferson, Tacoma 21+

2. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to life at Olympia's Capital Playhouse for five added days.  Having been quickly sold out in its previous dates, they've decided to be generous and give us four more chances to catch Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  February 17-21.  7:30 pm. Call 360.943.2744 for tickets. 612 Fourth Ave. East, Olympia

3. The New Frontier Lounge hosts a free show that includes the sounds of Tommy Dean.  8 p.m. This is just one of many great shows the New Frontier has almost every night of the week. 301 East 25th Street, Tacoma, 253.572.4020, 21+

4. Tacoma's Poet Laureate Antonio Edwards Jr. Presents " CIVIL RIGHTEOUSNESS" a focus on the unsung heroes of the civil rights movement. Antonio uses visual imagery and spoken word to entertain and inform audiences about the men and women who help shape the civil rights movement. 12:30-1:30 p.m.  Free.  UW Tacoma, 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, 253.692.4000‎

5. It's Rasta night tonight at Jazzbones with $5 Red Stripe beers all night.  Northwest Sons, After Zion, and DJ Jason Diamond begin at 9pm.  $5 21+ 2803 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma, 253.396.9169