SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011 >>>

1. The Hilltop Artists Spring Glass Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jason Lee Middle School. It's a good opportunity to browse or add to your glass art collection. Or, if you're looking for something else, find the Volcano's comprehensive South Sound arts and entertainment calendar here.

2. Down by the water, catch the opening of "Wheels, Whistles and Wonder: the Extraordinary Maritime Collection of Bill Somers" at the Foss Waterway Seaport.

3. The Malcolm Clark Band celebrates 10 years at the Fuse Cafe in Ruston. Or, if that's not your musical cup of tea, peruse the Volcano's extensive live local music listings here.

4.Catch Billy Farmer for a open mic and acoustic jam at the Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown.

5. Vote for Tacoma's best baristas, politicians, bloggers, bartenders and local businesses in the only 253 "Best Of" issue that matters. The Volcano's annual Best of Tacoma issue publishes July 28, and this year's readers' poll launched last week. Let your vote be heard now! Find all the details here.