Every third Thursday El Protrero packs them in for live hip-hop, rap and DJs. That's right, El Protrero has remained a bastion for the type of hip-hop/rap that reflects the streets and attitude of Tacoma and Lakewood - among other enclaves in Pierce County. This Thursday, everybody and their momma will hit the stage, including Shawn Thunderchief Lloyd, Peeriodic Table, Sic Ill, Golden Brown Entertainment (Neno Brown and Sal Rivera), Cole Z and Tom Hutcha with DJ Eddie Monster on the turntables. These types of shows are dwindling. With some positive support, energy and an enthusiastic crowd, we may just be able to keep hip-hop healthy in The 25360! Peep it!

PRE-FUNK, 9 p.m., El Protrero, 4314 E. Portland Ave., Tacoma, $5, ladies no cover before 11 p.m., 206.571.3126