TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011 >>>

1. Well-known old time musicians James Bryan and Carl Jones will bust out the fiddle and geetar action tonight at Traditions Café in Olympia. It starts at 8 p.m., and tickets run $15.

2. Learn about natural lawn care and what the city calls "smart watering" today at the "Natural Yard Care" workshop at the City of Tacoma TAGRO facility (2201 Portland Ave.). The learning runs from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and is completely free. However, space is limited, so register by calling Geoff Rinehart at 253.798.4587 or emailing him at grinehart@tpchd.org.

3. James Coates will make an appearance today at the Sixth Avenue Tacoma Farmers Market.

4. James Hunnicut performs this evening at Gruv Lounge's Booze and Tattoos night. It's going to be awesome. But, if you're looking for something else, try the Volcano's extensive South Sound live local music listings here.

5. Get down with the upstart Vegan Book Club tonight at King's Books in Tacoma. It's free, starts at 7 p.m., and the book for May is Terrorists or Freedom Fighters?: Reflections on the Liberation of Animals by Anthony J. Nocella II & Steven Best. It that doesn't sound like your bag, browse the Volcano's South Sound arts and events calendar here.