FRIDAY, OCT. 29>>>

1. Blues and soul. A classic combo. Tonight at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts Ruthie Foster and Eric Bibb, together on the "Thanks for the Joy" tour will be doing what they do best. Each performer has been celebrated in their own right. Together, judging by reports, they're phenomenal. Action starts at 7:30 p.m.

2. David Sedaris' highly imaginative, ridiculous, true and frequently heartbreaking content is derived from commonplace observations and events. The invitation you'll have tonight at the Pantages to pull up a chair and hear the stories Sedaris has to tell is a wonderful thing. Dude is hilarious and genius all wrapped into an awesome, captivating, little package.

3. Jason Rim's Gruv Lounge and Nightclub officially opens tonight. Los Angeles DJ Uberzone will join local DJs dAb, Jason Diamond and Mr. Clean for the club's big launch. The party goes all night.

4. The strength of a play cannot rely on a good script alone. Likewise, good actors cannot make up for terrible writing. Thankfully, eleemosynary, on stage at Tacoma Little Theatre tonight at 7:30 p.m., is a great script with a trio of delightfully talented actors bringing it to life. It's not just for women, either.

5. We've got one more pair of tickets for Saturday's Tacoma Community House Antique Quest and Wine Fest. Make your Friday special by winning them! Email us at calendar@weeklyvolcano.com if you want the tickets, which go for $75 apiece on the street, and we'll pick one lucky winner at noon.