Celebrate the arts in Tacoma fueled not by Jägerbombs or Irish car bombs, but rather by the spirit of creativity. Tacoma's annual First Night celebration is again upon us (see page 8), and the wonderment promises to be as grand as ever. Hot spots will include the Speakeasy Loves Mad Hat stage (1130 Commerce St., Tacoma) where Voxxy Vallejo, Angela Jossy and the comedy improv group the Tokens will take to the stage at various times throughout the evening.

[Downtown Tacoma Theater District, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, $5-$10, families $30, firstnighttacoma.org]