THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 >>>

1. Hmmm. Gee. What to do today? You could always get drunk and fall down ... because it's St. Patrick's Day! Here's a list of South Sound St. Paddy's Day parties. And here are some tips for St. Paddy's Day eating.

2. Without a doubt, Lozen is one of the most kick-ass bands this town has going. Tonight, see Justine Valdez and Hozoji Matheson-Margullis - the forces behind the band - do what they do best at The New Frontier Lounge. Or, if that's not your musical cup of tea, click here for the Weekly Volcano's comprehensive live local music listings.

3. Isaac Olsen's Tacoma-noir classic, Quiet Shoes, screens for free tonight at the Tacoma Art Museum - part of the free Third Thursday series.

4. Speaking of the third Thursday of the month, it's Art Walk time again in Tacoma!

5. The Olympia Little Theater continues its production of Love, Sex and the IRS today.