Dated and time-sensitive · Old Town Tacoma

As the crow flies6.7 mifrom downtown Gig Harbor · Jerisich DockThe Spar, 2121 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA, 98403, USA · named venue or place · not route miles

Blumeadows Trio presents Jimi Hendrix at The Spar

Free-form, low-key live music beside the waterfront:easy after a Ruston bike ride.

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Where it is

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Location overviewOld Town Tacoma
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WhenSat: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
CostCover not published; call The Spar to confirm.
Allow3 hours
WeatherRain friendly

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Why this sits where it does.

The upside

Free-form, low-key live music beside the waterfront:easy after a Ruston bike ride. easy from Gig Harbor, strong shared-experience fit, weather-safe; limited visual proof.

The tradeoff

Call The Spar same day for cover and seating.

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Why it could work for the two of you

Free-form, low-key live music beside the waterfront:easy after a Ruston bike ride.

Local trio’s Hendrix-focused Saturday set in a cozy historic tavern.

Conversation friendliness

high

Planning commitment

low

Make it a mini-date

Have a quiet drink or early dinner first, choose one thing each to watch for, and save the conversation for a post-show walk.

Distance, night return, and tender reality

Road / marine contextRoughly 14–26 road miles from downtown Gig Harbor
Best boat baseThea Foss Waterway for central Tacoma; road transfer for Lakewood, University Place, or Steilacoom
From that baseCentral Tacoma is commonly 0.3–3 miles from Foss; outer neighborhoods run farther
Ride/cab planning range$20–$38 · 12–24 min · planning range, not live quote
In daylight

Walk or e-bike the central Foss/museum core in daylight; use transit or a car for separated districts.

After dark

Do not bike the waterfront trail after dark; use a hired car.

Dinghy landing

Old Town Dock: Good Ruston Way dinner landing when the entire outing ends before the gate deadline. Not suitable for a late show or overnight tie-up.

Verified marine-access recordOld Town DockUsable within the stated limits

The official page identifies two vessel slips and low floats for kayaks, and describes the dock as supporting water-to-shore access.

Hours / return constraint: Park hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. The float gate opens at 7:30 AM and is locked at 10:00 PM. Return well before 10:00 PM.

  • DO NOT ASSUME the gate remains passable at 10:01 PM.
  • DO NOT ASSUME short-term means overnight; overnight moorage is expressly prohibited.
  • DO NOT ASSUME Point Ruston is a quick walk; use a car after dark.
Call 253-305-1000Dock map ↗Parks Tacoma source ↗
Verified route rangeThea Foss waterfront → Point Ruston / Ruston Way dining
12–24 minutes$20–$38low moderate availability risk

Book the return before leaving Point Ruston, especially near closing time.

Taxi backup: Tacoma Yellow Cab: 253-205-0000.

Uber source ↗

The prominent crow-flight mileage is a geographic comparison from Jerisich Dock, not a route distance. Road, marine, time, and fare figures here are planning ranges, not live quotes. The named dock panel uses verified landing information where available; otherwise it explicitly tells you to confirm before relying on it.

What you actually do

  • Local trio’s Hendrix-focused Saturday set in a cozy historic tavern.

Review synthesis

The Spar is known for neighborhood-tavern warmth and live music; limited seating can fill for featured bands.

Useful cautions and little wins

  • Indoor.

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