SUNDAY, OCT. 9, 2011 >>>

1. All across the world, but particularly in the Pacific Northwest - and especially in Tacoma - the influence is still felt. The impact of certain bands called the Sonics, the Wailers, the Ventures and others still reverberates. These were groundbreaking bands in the late '50s and early '60s that helped pave the way for punk, grunge and everything generally loud that came to follow. The Sonics poked holes in their amps to attain that sweet level of distortion, and out of those holes burst decades of garage rock spirit and punk rock attitude. Tonight, the Tacoma Historical Society will gather for its 5^th Annual Destiny Dinner, although this time the focus will rest on the rock 'n' roll pioneers of the Pacific Northwest. To read Rev. Adam McKinney's full feature, click here.

2. Julia Massey & The Five Finger Discount will perform today at Metronome Coffee in Tacoma. The Jesus Rehab and Terrapin are also on the all-ages bill. Show starts at 7 p.m.

3. Catch the second day of Fall Free For All at the Broadway Center, featuring the musical likes of Voices Of The City, Professor Humbug's Flea Circus, CityHall, Hurtbird, Gina Belliveau, Pearly Gates Music, Muh Grog Zoo, Sons Of Warren Oates, Kelli Schaefer, Koncrete, Theatre Simple, Vaud Rats and Laura Gibson.

4.The Tacoma Film Festival continues today. It's a packed schedule, including family and international shorts, along with the TFF Closing Weekend Showcase.

5. It's Swing Dance Night at the Urban Onion in Olympia, meaning lessons at 7 p.m., and music at 8 p.m. There's a $7 cover.

LINK: More arts and entertainment events in the South Sound

LINK: Live music tonight