LOKAHI TACOMA MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

📍 South Tacoma Way | Airport Tavern Outdoor Stage

📅 Sunday, August 31st, 2025 | 🕐 Gates at 1PM | 🎟️ All Ages | 🎫 Tickets On Sale Now!

The heart of the Pacific Islands comes alive in the South Sound with the launch of the first-ever Lokahi Tacoma Music & Arts Festival — a full-day, outdoor celebration of Polynesian music, culture, and community.

Presented in proud partnership with the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Lokahi Tacoma features live music from top island artists, cultural performances, food vendors, art, and more — all in one vibrant block party setting at 54th & South Tacoma Way.

🎶 2025 Artist Lineup Includes:

Josh Tatofi • Johnny Suite • Wehilei • Lopaka Rootz • Stay Grounded • Island Bound

🌺 One Ticket Gets You Access To It All:

• Main Stage Live Music
• Cultural Dance & Performances
• Polynesian Food Vendors
• Local Arts Marketplace
• Beer Garden (21+)

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Join us in Tacoma for a festival rooted in unity, culture, and aloha.

#LokahiTacoma #SouthSoundAloha #IslandVibesTacoma

🎫 Tickets & Info: www.airporttavern.com

📲 Follow @LokahiTacoma

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🎶 The English Beat – Live at Airport Tavern Music Hall 🎶

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

Doors at 7:00 PM | 21+ Only

Tickets: www.airporttavern.com

Get ready for a night of infectious rhythms and ska-powered energy as The English Beat brings their legendary sound to Airport Tavern Music Hall! With timeless hits like “Mirror in the Bathroom,” “Save It for Later,” and “I Confess,” this iconic band continues to move generations with their blend of ska, punk, reggae, and soul.

Don’t miss your chance to experience a live performance that’s as dynamic and danceable as ever. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering their magic, The Beat is guaranteed to keep the good vibes rolling all night long.

🎟 Grab your tickets now and let’s dance, Tacoma!

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Coyote Island with Cherokee Social

Thursday, September 4 · 8 PM · 21+

Get ready to travel through sonic landscapes!

Live at the Airport Tavern Music Hall, indie-psychedelic folk collective Coyote Island—the creative vision of Maine-based multi-instrumentalist Mike O’Hehir—will take the stage. Known for their genre-bending, tropical-tinged grooves and transportive live performances, the band is riding high on streams and glowing reviews

Opening the night is Cherokee Social, the Denver-based Indigenous indie-pop duo led by frontman Julian Navarro and guitarist Alex Creighton. Navarro weaves powwow-influenced rhythms into catchy, bluesy pop with roots in his Cherokee heritage. With recent singles like “Cinnamon Sugar” and “Tamagotchi,” they’ve been gaining attention as a must-see act

Why You’ll Love It:

• Coyote Island: A genre-blurring, electric performance full of psychedelic, danceable vitality that feels like a beachside escape
• Cherokee Social: Energetic stage presence, clever songwriting, and deeply cultural percussion—indigenous rhythms meet indie-pop flair

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Event Details:

Info Details Date & TimeThursday, Sept 4 · Doors at 8 PM Admission21+ VenueAirport Tavern Music Hall (check venue site for address & tickets) SoundExpect full-band electric setups and dynamic stage vibes

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Tickets & Info:

• For tickets and info, visit Airport Tavern Music Hall’s website or their social media channels.
• Join the show early—these intimate gigs often attract passionate audiences and can sell out!

Final Thoughts:

It’s a showcase of musical journeys—from the beachy, psychedelic folk of Coyote Island to the culturally rich indie-pop of Cherokee Social. Whether you’re a head-bobbing groove seeker or looking for something with heart and heritage, this lineup delivers.

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Fortunate Youth – Live in Tacoma

with

Josh Heinrichs

Ian Ayers & The Soul Purpose

📍 Airport Tavern Music Hall

📅 Friday, September 26, 2025

⏰ Doors 7PM | Show 8PM

🔞 21+ Only

West Coast reggae heavyweights Fortunate Youth return to the Pacific Northwest for a special night at Tacoma’s most intimate live music destination — Airport Tavern Music Hall.

Hailing from South Bay, California, Fortunate Youth has spent over a decade lighting up stages across the country with their signature blend of roots reggae, dub, and feel-good rock. Known for their soulful harmonies, conscious lyrics, and powerful live energy, the band has built a loyal following through relentless touring and an unwavering dedication to spreading positivity.

Now, they bring that energy to one of Tacoma’s most beloved venues — a spot where the community meets the music. Airport Tavern Music Hall is more than a stage; it’s a neighborhood hub where sound, culture, and connection thrive. With its newly expanded hall, state-of-the-art sound, and always-up-close atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting to experience Fortunate Youth like never before.

Whether you’ve been riding the wave with them for years or just discovering the vibe, this is your chance to feel the rhythm, move with the crowd, and soak in a night of pure reggae soul.

🎟️ Tickets available soon at airporttavern.com

Let the good vibes roll — see you in the dance!

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