Weekly Volcano

5 Things To Do Today: Pacific Grill Party, Capes & Cowls Book Club, Pecha Kucha, Weeknight Bowling and Spoken Word

By Nikki Talotta on August 27, 2012

1. Pacific Grill is celebrating 7 years of being open so they are throwing a party to thank you, the wonderful customers! Come after work with your coworkers, invite your friends and bring your family. Complimentary appetizers & desserts; DJ Mr. Melanin; Happy Hour Food & Drink Specials available in the bar, lounge & back dining Room, plus drawings for prizes. Free, 4 - 7 p.m. 1502 Pacific Ave. Tacoma, 253.627.3535.

2. Join this new book club adapted to mutants, aliens, technogeeks and puny humans who like to read superhero comics. August's book is Wonder Woman, Volume I: Blood by Brian Azzarello & Cliff Chiang. Books available for purchase at King's Books. Come join us! We meet the fourth Monday of every month at King's Bookstore. NOTE: The bookstore may be closed from 7-7:45 p.m. and will re-open for Book Club. King's Books, 218 St. Helens Ave. 253.272.8801.

3. Pecha Kucha is Japanese for "chit chat", the event is an opportunity for artists to share their work or make a presentation on an art-related topic. It's also known as 20x20, as each presenter shows 20 slides in a Powerpoint format, timed to 20 seconds per slide. Please call (Stephanie Johnson at 360.709.2678 to reserve your spot.) The Arts Commission of the City of Olympia invites local artists and arts organizations to join a free monthly community arts roundtable that will give participants the opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences and create strong local support for their work. 6 p.m. Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Ave, Olympia, 360.352.0595.

4. Designed for all you bartenders, waiters, waitresses, or anyone looking for a late weeknight of bowling, food, beer, socializing and fun! Bowling under the Glow Lights for $7 All-You-Can-Bowl! 9 - 11 p.m., Chalet Bowl,  3806 N 26th St. Tacoma, 253.752.5200.

5. Every Monday Night Al Forno Ferruza in Downtown Olympia is Spoken Word Poetry NIght. Poets converge to share Spoken Word and Poetry. It's all ages and open to the public. Enjoy some good pizza or calzone, too. 8 - 10 p.m. Free, Al Forno Ferruza, 106 4th Ave., Olympia, 360.292.1095.