THURSDAY, FEB. 11 >>>

1. Missionary Position shows up, and shows us how music should be done.   Buy your date a few beers and later explore the position at your own leisure.  9pm, Doyle's Public House, 208 Saint Helens Avenue, Tacoma

2. The "Pay What You Can" performance of Kaufman and Hart's You Can't Take It With You at the Lakewood Playhouse happens tonight at 8 p.m. Along with a night of performance comedy, you can enjoy an exhibit by local photographer Brenda Barnum Elmore. Tickets available at the door at 7 p.m.  5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. SW

3. Play with fibers as Miranda Pollitz introduces needle felting at King's Books, starting at 7 p.m. The class costs $15, including materials. For those new to the craft, this kind of fiber isn't the kind that keeps you regular. 218 St Helens Ave,

4. Tush Burlesque Presents: Pink Oyster Cult, A love Letter in Stilettos and Sequins.  (We really wish they'd stop reading the Weekly Volcano's secret staff diary.)  7:30pm and 9:30pm $10 Royal Lounge, 311 Capitol Way North, Olympia

5. Vinum holds a wine tasting tonight for those who appreciate LARGE tastes on the cheap.  Get this: $5 for FIVE 4-6oz pours.  Say What?  Those crazy Vinum kids are out of control with this one.  4-9pm 1001 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma