THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011 >>>

1. Catch comedian Nate Jackson's "Super Funny Comedy Show" every Thursday at Varsity Grill in Tacoma. And hot damn! It's Thursday! Look at that!

2. Check out the "Come Out And Play Open Mic," hosted by Kim Archer and Nick Sandy at the Tempest Lounge in Tacoma. The fun runs from 7-10 p.m. and it's all ages. Or, if that doesn't tickle your musical fancy, find the Volcano's comprehensive live local music listings here.

3. Explore the deeper social meanings running through If You Give the Mouse a Cookie, currently being produced by Olympia Family Theater. Or just watch it for fun. Either way it cool. Find details on the show here. And find the Volcano's extensive South Sound arts and events calendar here.

4. It's a good day for farmers market action, as both the Downtown Tacoma Broadway version and the Olympia version will be in full effect. Coincidentally, the Volcano's Jennifer Johnson recently had lunch at the Downtown Tacoma Broadway Farmers Market.

5. Pick up the latest issue of the Weekly Volcano, and read Zach Powers's cover story on education in Tacoma plus all the other regularly scheduled editorial goodness.