5 Things To Do Today: Grains of Paradise, DJ Melodica, Tap Room Trivia, Museo Monday and Point Defiance Zoo

By Nikki Talotta on August 20, 2012

1. Reggae tonight in Olympia at the Eastside Club, Grains of Paradise are groovers and movers, bringing some funky reggae to the people. With Dave Ben Sam Trio, the show starts at 8 p.m. and is free. 410 4th Ave, Olympia, 360.357.9985

2. DJ Melodica and guest DJs spin punk, post punk, New Wave, early electronica, garage and more, plus a live band and drink specials. Magoo's Annex, 8:30 p.m., no cover, 2710 N 21st street, Tacoma. 253.759.0467.

3. Get your thinking and drinking caps on and head down to the Harmon Tap Room for trivia night. $50 cash prize for the winner of each round. 6-8 p.m. 204 St, Helen's Ave, Tacoma, 253.212.2725.

4. Gather your clan in the Great Hall to play "Museo," the game of quick wit and keen eyes. Up to eight people can play as you move through the gallery looking for objects and gathering intel Bingo!-style. Check out your family game kit at the third floor Museum Information Desk. Washington State History Museum, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, 253.272.3500.

5. When was the last time you went to the zoo? Budgie Buddies, seahorses, sharks, peacocks, penguins, lemurs, mole rats, wolves, Cats on the Canopy and walrus hang out in a 29-acre zoo with roaming keepers, a Kids Zone featuring Action Alley and Contact Junction and more. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, 5400 North Pearl St., Tacoma, 253.591.5368.