Event FAQ’s
What types of events can you host?
We host a variety of private events, including:
- Corporate meetings and team gatherings
- Training and workshops
- Receptions and celebrations
- Holiday parties
- Birthdays, graduations, and retirement events
- Fundraisers and nonprofit events
- Community gatherings
- Networking events
- Private comedy shows
- Presentations, panels, and award programs
- Client appreciation events
- Partner activations
- Breakout sessions / Off site meetings
- Team building
Our team can help coordinate the space, food and beverage, AV, staffing, and entertainment
for your event.
What is included in the venue rental?
We offer flexible configurations for a variety of needs:
- Full Venue Buyout (showroom ~270 seated guests + Thelma’s Lounge and Foyer)
- Thelma’s Lounge only (approx. 10 seated guests, more if SRO)
- Showroom only (~270 seated guests, as is, cabaret style, 2400 sq ft)
- ½ Showroom (~140 seated guests, as is, cabaret style,1200 sq ft)
What spaces are available for rent?
Inclusions vary depending on the space booked, date, event format, and selected services. The rental may include:
- Use of the contracted event space
- Built-in stage
- Private bar
- DJ booth
- Tables and chairs coordinated for the approved layout
- Digital screen
- Speakers
- One wired microphone
- Basic technical assistance
- High-speed gigabit Wi-Fi
- Greenroom access where included in the quote
- One on-site event attendant for Full Venue Buyout, where confirmed
- Security personnel where required or included in the quote
- One complimentary on-site parking space for an organizer or VIP, subject to availability
- Venue tour or planning session, where included in the quote
Your customized quote and signed rental agreement confirm the final inclusions.
Can we tour the venue before booking?
Yes. We can schedule a virtual venue tour or in person to review the space, discuss layouts, and talk through logistics. To request a tour, click here.
Can we tour the venue before booking?
Yes. We can schedule a virtual venue tour or in person to review the space, discuss layouts, and talk through logistics. To request a tour, click here.
What layouts are available?
Depending on the space and event type, possible layouts include:
- Theater
- Banquet
- Classroom
- U-shape
- Square
- Reception or cocktail
- As-is venue layout (cabaret)
- Custom layouts
Your coordinator will help develop a floor plan based on guest count, stage use, food service, AV, accessibility, and guest flow.
Is there on-site parking?
The venue is located in Downtown Tacoma at 1530 Pacific Ave., below the Courtyard Marriott.
Designated parking may be available in the surrounding area.
A Full Venue Buyout includes one complimentary on-site parking space for an organizer or VIP, subject to availability. Ask your coordinator about current guest-parking options for your event.
What public transportation are available?
Park your car for free at the Tacoma Dome Station and take a $3.25 bus ride (1, 3, 41,42, 400, 500 and 501) to the club. They all stop right almost in front and across the street on Pacific and 15th or 17th.
Rideshare, uber and lift are also available public transportation from the Tacoma Dome Station parking lot.
Can guests use public transportation?
Park your car for free at the Tacoma Dome Station and take a $3.25 bus ride (1, 3, 41,42, 400, 500 and 501) to the club. They all stop right almost in front and across the street on Pacific and 15th or 17th.
Rideshare, uber and lift are also available public transportation from the Tacoma Dome Station parking lot.
Can we drop off items or set up the day before?
Advance deliveries, early access, and day-before setup are considered case by case. Approval depends on the event schedule, venue operations, staffing, and availability.
Do not deliver items or schedule vendors before receiving written approval.
Can we drop off items or set up the day before?
Advance deliveries, early access, and day-before setup are considered case by case. Approval depends on the event schedule, venue operations, staffing, and availability.
Do not deliver items or schedule vendors before receiving written approval.
How much time is available for setup and breakdown?
Advance deliveries, early access, and day-before setup are considered case by case. Approval depends on the event schedule, venue operations, staffing, and availability.
Do not deliver items or schedule vendors before receiving written approval.
Can the venue handle setup and teardown?
Setup and teardown responsibilities vary by event. If you need assistance with furniture placement, setup, or breakdown, discuss the scope with your coordinator so it can be included in the quote.