5 Things To Do Today: "Rango," links and drinks, Young Professionals Network and more ...

By Volcano Staff on March 8, 2011

FAT TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2011 >>>

1. "When - in the first five minutes of an animated film - there is a cameo from Hunter S. Thompson, I think it's safe to say you are not dealing with your standard kiddie fare," writes our own Rev. Adam McKinney of the film, Rango. Discover where the film is screening today here.

2. Culture, culture, cultures, there has to be some culture on Fat Tuesday, culture culture ... here we go: Weekly Volcano art critic Alec Clayton digs the group show at American Art Company, which happens to be open today from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. "There's something very comforting about seeing familiar works and something very nice about seeing slightly new directions from familiar artists," states Clayton. Read his full review here before heading to the show.

3. So you just shot a triple bogey to end the round at 29 over. Who cares if you lost six balls off the tee? Who cares if your dream of becoming a scratch golfer is slipping faster than Tiger Woods' endorsement deals? Set down your clubs, brush off your shoes and head into Capital City Golf Club's FireCreek Grill & Ale House. There you'll find everyday happy hours from 3 to 6 p.m. and again from 9 p.m. to close. During happy hour they have cheap well drinks and draft beer. Half off pizzas, too. A slice to fix your slice. Now if only they had something to cure your short game.

4. The Young Professionals Network of Pierce County claim they're the next generation of community leaders valuing leadership, philanthropy, networking and fun. And you can experience all four of their values tonight as the group scheduled their Prospective Members Mixer from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Varsity Grill, during the downtown Tacoma sports bar's Mardi Gras party. See the YPN LEAD you through the restaurant in a conga line. Try to resist their GIFT of upside down margaritas. MEET new people at the Quarters Table. Ah, youth ... and leaders.

5. Harmon Tap Room hosts Gold Fish Races beginning at 8:30 p.m. Winner receives $50. Expect $2 Rainer pints and $3 jumbo pizza slices, and some pissed-off fish.

We posted a list of several Fat Tuesday parties early today. You're welcome.

LINK: More arts and entertainment events in the South Sound