Tonight is Third Thursday Art Walk in Tacoma

Drive, bike or “Art Bus” to these highlights at Tacoma's Third Thursday Art Walk

Artist James Sinding has introduced an interactive gallery to Tollefson Plaza in the heart of downtown Tacoma. A scatter of five-square-yards of twelve-inch, painted wooden letters, the exhibit invites visitors and passers-by to contribute their own phrases, poems or utter nonsensical words on or around the plaza stairs. The gallery will be active until August 30.

Over in the Dome District, members of Madera Architectural Elements (2210 Court A) present their first group show, Don't Look, outside their showroom. A boudoir vignette featuring handcrafted furnishings, can be viewed via peepholes from the sidewalk. Risqué, no? Open today from 5:00pm-8:00pm.

Nearby, check out Mineral (301 Puyallup Ave. - Space A) featuring artist-created chastity belts.

Off the beaten Art Walk path is Viceroy (711 Court A, Suite 100), featuring New York artist Michael Rubin and his abstract paintings and swarm, "an exploration of porous masonry screens by Cory Matheis

Finally, at 8:00pm, take a time out. Grab a blanket and watch O' Brother Where Art Thou? on a huge inflatable screen at South 17th and Pacific Avenue. The free screening is courtesy of CLICK!, Go Local and the Grand Cinema. Popcorn and refreshments available with donation.