Nothing says "party" like a wicked-ass harp solo and a cheese platter. While we can't guarantee any cheese platters, the 39^th Conference of the National Harp Society is set to go down in Tacoma, July 2-5. Along with bringing some much-needed culture to our Rainier Beer-stained region, the conference will celebrate the 125^th anniversary of the birth of Carlos Salzedo. Who, you ask? Show up and find out. And tuck your shirt in, slob.

[Downtown Tacoma - Hotel Murano, Urban Grace Church, Pantages and Rialto theaters, times and prices vary, hurry as many shows are sold out, harpsociety.org]