1.Not your typical party. Join us as we celebrate Tacoma's Best. We're crashing Jazzbones and listening to musical stylings by Big Wheel Stunt Show and surprise special guests. Get your snapshot in with Uncle Sam, rub elbows with Tacoma's Best as they receive their awards, and enter to win your own freakin prizes! 6 p.m. 2803 6th Ave, Tacoma www.weeklyvolcano.com/commerce/southsoundland/2012/06/BEST-OF-TACOMA-2012/

2.Shop Talk is about Building Connections. Connections are key to having your business promoted by word of mouth throughout the community! Tap into the community that is already in a Local First mind-set looking for business just like yours! Start the buzz at Shop Talk! RSVP here: tacomashoptalk.eventbrite.com. Tacoma Shop Talk is a Go Local Event building strong Local and Independent businesses in Tacoma/Pierce County. 5 p.m. Social Bar and Grill, 1715 Dock St, Tacoma

3.Visit with Tacoma Rose Society members as they do summer pruning (deadheading) in the rose garden. Bring your questions on rose-growing, care and maintenance along with work gloves and pruners if you have them. This is a great opportunity to learn about rose growing, care and maintenance from experienced rosarians while lending a hand with this necessary and much-appreciated volunteer work. Pre-registration is not required, simply show up at the Point Defiance Rose Garden (5400 N. Pearl St.) and join in. Experience is not necessary but participants are asked to bring their own gardening gloves and pruners.4-6 p.m.

4.Scandalicious! Come one, come all! Enjoy a Night of History and Hilarity with Rock Candy Burlesque! Back to The Royal for a second show, unravel some historic trails just for you, Rock Candy style! Bring your trivia knowledge and win raffle tickets to win prizes. 8 p.m. The Royal Lounge, 311 Capitol Way, Olympia.

5.Queer Rock Camp! Put on by Stonewall Youth, enjoy music performances by queer and allied volunteers and participants of the camp. 7:30 p.m. Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Ave.