Because it's the holidays(?), and you ain't about goddamn stuffed Chinese-made Garfield dolls or insipid cheapass Madagascar 3 swag and besides, who doesn't want to shop at 20 locally-owned shops in one location?

We certainly do.

The Middle Floor Merchants inside the twisty and turvy Sanford and Son Antiques on Tacoma's Antique Row hosts a Holiday Open House Saturday afternoon. If you're into nostalgic candy, vintage toys, garden gifts, 56 antique salt shakers, handmade jewelry, a guy wandering around in shorts, mid-century vintage, old magazines, clothing for men and women, two art galleries, steampunk originals, teas from around the world, things of mystery, a huge variety of antiques, monster movie memorabilia, a wine shop and deli serving sandwiches and $2 espressos, then, you know.

MIDDLE FLOOR MERCHANTS, SATURDAY, NOV. 10, NOON TO 5 P.M., 743 BROADWAY, TACOMA, 253.272.0334