World Goth Day 2025 at Real Art Tacoma

Once again, Real Art Tacoma & Layla from Gothic Curios & Licorice Chamber have brought goth bands, DJs, & vendors to help celebrate World Goth Day in Tacoma.

Saturday evening May 18th

Five bands and three DJs performed and played music Saturday evening, celebrating the diversity that is the broader Goth/Post-Punk/Darkwave scene.

Autumn is a Darkwave/Goth rock band from Minneapolis, MN. Their new single Venice is available now.

Licorice Chamber is a local Goth band with vocals reminiscent of Siouxsie, and guitar work that recalls the the Cure.

Tethys is a Death/Progressive Metal band from Denver, CO who used elements of Industrial in the form of amplified metal, similar to that of SPK or Einsturzende Neubauten.

Seaside Tryst a Seattle Synth/Indie band was a later replacement, in the wake of the tragic passing of Ralph from Seattle Post-Punk band the Glow.

Neurogeist is a local Industrial/Dark Synth group out of Tacoma.

Three DJs spun tunes before and in between the music sets: DJ Owen traveled up here from Oakland, CA, and DJ Kritical Virgo, and DJ Wrain Havoc hail from the greater Seattle area.

Sunday May 18th

The following day Real Art held a day-time Goth market of local witchy and spooky crafts. DJ Lucian Black Death provided dark tunes.

Gothic Curios features the art and other dark merchandise of Layla from Licorice Chamber. T-shirts, artwork, stickers, jewelry, and a variety of other gothy decor.

The Mystic Moon offers spells, candles, teas, oils, crystal bags, and an assortment of gothy jewelry. She also runs a local catering business, MsTreatology.

She helped recommend to me an enchanted tea blend for fortune and good luck.

RoxyFae Oddities makes beautiful jewelry out of bones and preserves amazing insects in little diorama bottles.

Kreep It Real makes beautiful little golden framed gothy art works that can be hung on the wall or fridge, jewelry and other art pieces made from natural things like bones or spooky plants.

Medically Macabre makes gothy designs, from stickers to jewelry, with the disabled community in mind. I was very impressed that they make jewelry that’s easier to fasten. I wish that accessibility was the standard.

Beth the Witch was selling a variety of witchy goodness including a variety of spell candles. I was having such a great talk with her I forgot to get a photo! She sells her products at Crescent Moon Gifts where she also does Tarot readings and teaches some classes.

Art by Puppy Knuckles is a queer, trans artist from Bellingham upcycles locally thrifted clothing with linocut prints, bleach painting, and patches. Puppy Knuckles also creates digital prints and punk patches.

Tacoma – Witches Day Out Market – 4/15/23

Hosted by Centaur Sisters of the Moon and Witchy Centaur Essentials – and hosted at the Pt. Defiance-Ruston Senior Center – Witches Day Out Market featured a dozen vendors including: Tarot Reading, Reiki, Bone Reading, and Danger Noodle information.

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Punk Rock Holiday Markets, Yule Bazaars and Cocktails

As the holidays pick up, more fun events are added to the local calendar. It’s hard to keep up! Subscribe to stay tuned in for new happenings and reviews!

 

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Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Lost Well, 2421 Webberville Road, 2pm til 8pm.  Hand-rolled Tamales and over a dozen local Punk Rock Artists. Get unique gifts! Jewelry, organic soaps, art – full list of artists and info can be found here.

Or maybe you might be interested in Holistic/Wellness shopping for body products, jewelry, and crystals while sipping specialty cocktails like the Vampyress or Butterfly Nectar and enjoying out of this world Italian food? Sunday Dec. 13, 5pm-11pm at the Vortex on 2307 Manor Road. 

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Maybe you’re not interested in an evening affair – the same Butterfly Bar cocktails will be available next to the Vortex at the following weekend’s Winter Yule Bazaar. This one promises DJs and belly dancers and a morning Yule ritual! Gifts provided by the East Austin Handmade Market. From Noon to 5pm, all weekend, all ages and free.   Dec. 19 and 20th. 

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Done with your shopping and still want to get your holiday spirit on? Come out and join the Solstice Lantern Parade!
Monday, December 21st, 2015, 5 pm  ***KID FRIENDLY!***  The site is TBA, and there are instructions on the page to make and bring your own lantern. Music will be provided by the Minor Mishap Marching Band, “Bourbon Street meets Budapest” they describe themselves. Sure to be a magical way to celebrate the shortest day of the year.

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Eastside Pop-up Holiday Shopping – Local and Weird

Everyday I hear about more and more holiday shopping parties, brunches and bazaars. Want to stay informed? Subscribe to my blog, you’ll find the button to your right.

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Eastside Pop-up is promoting the event and a number of other great bazaars and shows this month.

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  • And if that weren’t enough and you’ve still put off getting gifts for all those far-flung relatives who wonder what Austin is all about, you have one more chance to sip mimosas while you shop. There will be another Bazaar Brunch at the Bouldin Creek Cafe, 1900 S. 1st, Dec. 20, 10am-3pm.

 

 

Austin Holiday Market Roundup

Not everyone likes to do their holiday shopping at big box chain stores.  The crowds, the neon, horrible music, bad food and drinks, and everything’s made overseas.

What if your shopping experience could be one with live music, local food and good drinks? Where you could find unique Austin gifts for your family, things that no one else will have. You’ll also feel great knowing your money went to supporting the funky vibe that you love about this city. Visit any of the shopping events below and I guarantee you’ll feel a whole lot better about getting out to brave the season.

  • Jo’s Sinner Sunday Holiday Extravaganza
    • November 29th from 12-5pm
    • 1300 S. Congress
    • Shopping from local South Congress vendors
    • Live music and food.
    • Santa will be on hand to pose for pictures in front of the “I love you so much” wall and in support of Operation Blue Santa, bring an unwrapped toy to receive a free coffee
  • Slackerville Holiday Shindig
    • Friday, December 4th
    • 2209 S 1st St, Austin, Texas 78704
    • Magical evening of music, nibbles and libations, firepits, and art
  • 40th anniversary Armadillo Bazaar
    • December 15 – December 24, 10am to 10pm daily 
    • Music festival and local art bazaar with beer and food.  $8 for the day.
    • Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704. Parking is available in the Palmer Events Center/Long Center garage for $8.
  • Blue Genie Art Bazaar
    • Nov 27 at 10:00am to Dec 24 at 6:00pm
    • 6226 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, Texas 78752
    • Free admission and parking.