(Bald Eagles – this photo and next are by Dan Ciske)

Happy Neighbor Day! That’s part of what’s happening around West Seattle today/tonight. From our calendar:

MEDITATION 101: Get your weekend off to a calm start. 9 am-11 am class at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, taught by Peter Drummond. Details in our calendar listing. (3050 California SW)

ARCHBISHOP @ THE MOUNT FOR WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: Archbishop Peter Sartain will lead Mass and Anointing of the Sick at Providence Mount St. Vincent at 10 am:

During the Anointing of the Sick, Archbishop Sartain and other priests will individually bless anyone who is poor or sick, bringing the hope and the healing of Lourdes to them. They will also offer a Special Blessing for Caregivers, welcoming any caregiver in the community to attend. Music is provided by The Starry Crowns and concert harpist Leslie McMichael. Rev. Matthew Oakland will serve as master of ceremonies and concelebrants include Very Rev. Paul Magnano, Rev. James Eblen, Rev. Natch Ohno, SJ, and Rev. Bill Cleary, CSsR. Reception will follow.

This will be in The Mount’s chapel. (4831 35th SW)

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-1 pm, you are invited to visit the Community School of West Seattle. (9450 22nd SW)

SOUTH SEATTLE HOME FAIR: Not in West Seattle, but the city wanted to make sure we let you know about it, because many of the programs and services are valuable citywide, and this is as close as this event gets to us. Check out all the info here. 10 am-2 pm. (5740 Martin Luther King Jr Way S.)

NEIGHBOR DAY – FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSES: In celebration of Neighbor Day, four of West Seattle’s five fire stations will have open houses 11 am-1 pm:
-Station 11, 16th SW/SW Holden
-Station 29, 2139 Ferry SW
-Station 32, 38th SW/SW Alaska (the brand-new one!)
-Station 37, 35th SW/SW Holden

BASEBALL REGISTRATION: Southwest Little League is registering players 11 am-2 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park. (1321 SW 102nd)

NEIGHBOR DAY GAME SWAP ETC.: The West Seattle Timebank, High Point Library, and Neighborhood House/High Point invite you to visit the library 1-4 pm for a resource event and game swap in honor of Neighbor Day – full details here. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

SINGING AND LEARNING ABOUT MUSIC: 1-4:30 pm event at Admiral Congregational Church focused on African-American vocal traditions. More info here. (4320 SW Hill)

WINE & CHOCOLATE: One more chance before Valentine’s Day to visit Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor), where they’re pairing three award-winning wines with three chocolate truffles from Seattle’s own Intrigue Chocolate – this time with truffle bars, mini-truffle sets, and assorted chocolate bars. You can check it out at the Viscon Cellars tasting room 2-7 pm. (5910 California SW)

BASKETBALL: Must-win games today for the West Seattle High School teams. Both are at the WSHS gym. The girls play Mercer island at 3 pm; the boys play Lake Washington at 5 pm. (3000 California SW)

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL AUCTION: 6:15-10 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club – info here; check to see if any tickets are left! (1116 SW Holden)

ROO FORREST AND FRIENDS: Music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

And a traffic reminder, if you’ll be using southbound 99 near the West Seattle Bridge:

REPLACING THE SIGNS: Work is planned, starting this morning, to replace the missing signs on SB 99 just before the West Seattle and Harbor Island exits.

(Spotted towhee, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Headed for the weekend – and here’s what’s ahead for the rest of your Friday:

MOD PIZZA GRAND OPENING: Noon today, it’s West Seattle’s next restaurant opening, MOD Pizza at The Whittaker (WSB sponsor), right after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11;50 am. The first 52 guests will be offered a free pizza or salad. After that, 100 percent of all pizza sales for opening day will be donated to FareStart. (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW)

READING PARTNERS OPEN HOUSE: 2:30-3:30 pm at Highland Park Elementary, come find out what it’s like to volunteer to read with local kids! Treats for everyone who stops by. (1012 SW Trenton)

WINE AND CHOCOLATE: With Valentine’s Day coming up, Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) is again pairing three of its award-winning wines with three chocolate truffles from Pioneer Square-based Intrigue Chocolate – this time with truffle bars, mini-truffle sets, and assorted chocolate bars. You can get in on this at the Viscon Cellars tasting room tonight and tomorrow. The tasting room is open 5-9 pm Fridays and 2-7 pm Saturdays. (5910 California SW)

FIVE BUCK BAND: ’60s, ’70s music with a sprinkling of contemporary, at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

ART LOUNGE: 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club – tonight, paint with live models! 21+. (1116 SW Holden)

SILENT MARCH FOR PEACE: As previewed last night, neighbors in South Park plan a silent march tonight at 7:30 from the SP Library to the scene where a 16-year-old was shot earlier this week. (8604 8th Ave. S.)

THE ESOTERICS: 8 pm at Holy Rosary, The Esoterics present “dēlectō” – their first concert of 2018. Details and ticket info in our calendar listing. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)

AT THE SKYLARK: Live music at The Skylark in North Delridge, featuring The Fabulous Downey Brothers, Smomid, Limanjaya, and Donald Crunk. 8 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

PREVIEW YOUR WEEKEND … via our complete calendar.

We start the highlights for today/tonight with the West Seattle Art Walk, since it’s the second Thursday:

Remember, it’s not just places to see art and meet artists, you’ll also find food/beverage venues with specials! Here’s the long list of tonight’s highlights, including:

STUDENT ARTISTS: ArtsWest has a 6 pm reception for Chief Sealth International High School and West Seattle High School student artists who are showing work this month.

CLICK’S BACK: Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) skipped last month’s Art Walk during its post-holiday refresh, but they’re open again and ready to welcome you tonight, with artist George Perrou, whose work is featured on this quarter’s Art Walk poster:

Also on our list of highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LAFAYETTE TOUR: Incoming kindergartener at Lafayette Elementary, or thinking about it? 2:30-3:30 pm tour today. (2645 California SW)

LIGHT RAIL @ PLANNING COMMISSION: The Seattle Planning Commission is scheduled for a briefing and discussion on the West Seattle to Ballard light-rail “representative alignment” during its 3-5:30 pm meeting at City Hall. (600 4th Ave.)

KNIFE SKILLS: Chef/author Kim O’Donnel has a new class series at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) in The Triangle, 4:30 pm – info and registration details here. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

LIGHT RAIL STAKEHOLDERS: First meeting of the newly finalized Stakeholders Advisory Group for the West Seattle to Ballard light-rail extensions – public’s welcome, 5-8 pm at the board room at Union Station. Here’s the agenda; the roster, just announced yesterday, is here. (401 S. Jackson)

WINE AND CHOCOLATE WITH THE CHAMBER: Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) hosts this tasty event that includes wine, chocolate, more – details here – check to see if tickets are still available! 5:30-8:30 pm. (5910 California SW)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: New time and venue for the Southwest Seattle Historical Society author series – tonight, 6 pm, High Point Library, featuring Elise Hooper, author of “The Other Alcott.” (35th SW/SW Raymond)

AERONAUTICAL TECHNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE: 6-7 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) – meet with faculty and find out about the programs in this SSC department! (6000 16th SW)

PAGE-TO-STAGE POETRY PERFORMANCE: As previewed here, you’re invited to the Chief Sealth IHS Auditorium at 7 pm to watch 9th graders’ performances of student poetry – we covered it last year and this is not just a “stand at the microphone and read” event – go appreciate their art! (2600 SW Thistle)

OPEN MIC: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), come make music! (5612 California SW)

PUNK ROCK AEROBICS: 7 pm class at Highland Park Improvement Club. (1116 SW Holden)

BASKETBALL: Both West Seattle High School teams have Metro League third-place games tonight at 7:30 – the boys are playing Cleveland at Chief Sealth IHS (2600 SW Thistle); the girls are playing Garfield at Nathan Hale HS (10750 30th NE).

MORE FOR TODAY, TONIGHT, BEYOND … on our complete-calendar page.

(Varied thrush, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Midway through the week! Here’s our list of WSB West Seattle Event Calendar highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library, geared to wee ones up to one year old. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

HOT TOPICS: The discussion series at Southwest Library continues at noon today with “Cooking Without Waste” – info in our calendar listing. (9010 35th SW)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle. Today: “Will There Really Be a Morning? Part 2.” (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE HS SUICIDE-PREVENTION TRAINING: For parents and guardians, 6-8 pm, “to help empower individuals to play a role in recognizing peers, friends, and family who might be having thoughts of suicide, and to know how and where we can refer those individuals to keep them safe.” (3000 California SW)

CHIEF SEALTH IHS PTSA SAFETY MEETING: Annual meeting focused on campus safety and procedures, with school and public-safety officials. All welcome. 6:30 pm – note the off-campus location – Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

ALKI ELEMENTARY PTA: 6:30 pm meeting. (3010 59th SW)

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: 6:30 pm at the Sisson Building/Senior Center. Agenda includes

6:45 pm​ – Kathryn Murdock & Thomas Fawthrop – ​SPU Drainage and Wastewater South Operations Center Outreach Team
● 4500 W Marginal Way SW – SPU Drainage & Wastewater South Operations Center site

7:15 pm – Andres Mantilla – Director of External Relations and Outreach, Office of the Mayor
● Overview – Mayor Jenny Durkan’s Agenda
● Discussion – Future engagement with DC’s and Neighborhood Organizations

(4217 SW Oregon)

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Both West Seattle High School teams have Metro League playoff games tonight, both at Seattle Pacific University. The girls play Cleveland at 7 pm; the boys play Rainier Beach at 8:30 pm. (3307 3rd Ave. W.; map)

JIM PAGE: Singer-songwriter at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: Live music at Whisky West in Morgan Junction, 7 pm. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

OPEN MICROPHONE: At Great American Diner and Bar in The Junction, hosted by Alan Sobel. Sign up at 7, performances start at 7:30 pm. All ages. (4752 California SW)

PRIDE SKATE SEATTLE: Monthly event for LGBTQIA community at Southgate Roller Rink in White Center, 8:30 pm, $8 – includes skates if needed – 21+. (9646 17th SW)

AND THERE’S MORE … on our complete-calendar page!

(Common Merganser, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, for the rest of today/tonight:

PEDESTRIAN PLANS: The agenda for this afternoon’s meeting of the City Council’s Sustainability and Transportation Committee – 2 pm at City Hall downtown – includes a discussion of the Seattle Pedestrian Master Plan 2018-2022 Implementation Plan and Progress Report, with planned dates for projects here and citywide. (600 4th Ave.)

BASKETBALL: Chief Sealth International High School‘s varsity teams both have Metro League qualifier games – 4:30 pm, girls at Roosevelt (1410 NE 66th); 7:30 pm, boys at Lakeside (14050 1st Ave NE).

DINE OUT FOR SEALTH: 4-8 pm at Marination ma kai @ Seacrest – part of the proceeds go to Chief Sealth International High School‘s PTSA! (1660 Harbor SW)

CAFE MIA’S FIRST WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm at the new café in The Junction, wine tasting with nibbles. Info in our calendar listing. (4310 SW Oregon)

WESTWOOD-ROXHILL-ARBOR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY COALITION: 6 pm at Southwest Library. Tonight’s agenda includes:

6:00-6:10: Short Community Announcements/Quick Discussion Items

6:15- 6:25 pm: Lt. Ron Smith, Monthly crime stats update, recent incidents discussion.

6:30-7:45 pm: Coalition Committee Planning

Update! Roxhill Park Bog Wetland meeting with SPU – next steps with grant funding
Roxhill Park Community Programs kickoff meeting is Feb 27th – outreach plan.
HALA: FEIS New neighborhoods that have joined appeal, City-wide community meetings have started, fundraising outreach/ City’s Special Committee Hearings.
Design Hearing – 9201 Delridge on Feb 15th @ 6:30 pm
EC Hughes (Roxhill Elementary) playground grant
Neighborhood Matching Fund deadline
SW Crime Prevention Council – January meeting update

(9010 35th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY KINDERGARTEN PREVIEW NIGHT AND TOUR: Got a kindergartener going to Highland Park Elementary next school year? Or thinking about it? Be there tonight at 6:30 pm. (1012 SW Trenton)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 pm monthly meeting at HomeStreet Bank (WSB sponsor) in The Junction. (4022 SW Alaska)

FREE LEGAL HELP: 7-9 pm, Senior Center of West Seattle – set up an appointment in advance; here’s how. (4217 SW Oregon)

(Steller’s Jay, through a midwinter foliage drapery, photographed by Jeremiah Holt)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar for your Monday:

FREE TAX HELP: 2-7 pm at Delridge Library. No appointment required; details here. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

MEATLESS MONDAY: Cooking-demo class at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) with Chef Kim O’Donnel, 4-5 pm. Today: Red Lentil Dal with Wilted Greens. Cost and other details here. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

IMMIGRATION DISCUSSION: Fauntleroy Church‘s series of discussions on immigration-related issues continues tonight with “Welcoming the Stranger: How Can Religious Institutions Help Those at Risk of Deportation?” All welcome. Dinner (free-will offering) at 6:30 pm, discussion at 7 pm. (9140 California SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 6:30 pm, High Point Library. (35th SW/SW Raymond)

BASKETBALL: The West Seattle High School boys play this year’s first postseason game tonight, 7 pm, at O’Dea. (802 Terry Ave.; map)

PUGET RIDGE COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Puget Ridge Cohousing, with topics including the Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator talking about Block Watches. (7020 18th SW)

AND THAT’S NOT ALL … see our complete-calendar page. And if you have an event, performance, presentation, etc., open to the public, be sure we have it for West Seattle’s most-comprehensive event calendar – e-mail info (plain text, not an attachment) to editor@westseattleblog.com as early as possible – thank you!

(Photo by Ankit Saxena, who photographed the colors from Alki after a mid-January rainstorm)

The Game isn’t all that’s happening this Sunday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction. And market management informs us that today is National Homemade Soup Day, which you can celebrate by purchasing many locally grown ingredients at the market. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Didn’t get to last night’s reception for the new exhibit Navigating to Alki? See it at the museum today, regular hours noon-4 pm. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

‘FRANK VS. GOD’: 1 pm at Kol HaNeshamah – instead of a talk, it’s a movie matinée for this edition of the FRED series, and you’ll meet the West Seattleite who’s one of the producers of “Frank vs. God.” More info in our calendar listing. (6115 SW Hinds)

CAMP 2ND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Monthly meeting is at 2 pm, Arrowhead Gardens community room. Our preview published Friday night includes info addressing two frequently mentioned issues – the camp operator’s contract with the city, and the process for renewing the camp’s permit for a second sanctioned year. The meeting is as always open to the public. (9200 2nd SW)

OPERA PREVIEW: Seattle Opera previews “Beatrice and Benedict,” 2 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. Free! (2306 42nd SW)

THE BIG GAME: You have many options for watching The Bowl. Two Bowls, if you go to The Westy (WSB sponsor) – they promise a screen in the corner will be showing the Puppy Bowl, though the main event otherwise is of course the Super Bowl. Wing specials, too. You’re advised to get there early! Eagles vs. Patriots kickoff is at 3:30 pm our time, but the fun starts a lot sooner. (7908 35th SW)

MARY FLOWER: Making this Sunday even more super is evening music at Kenyon Hall – picker, singer, songwriter Mary Flower is back, 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has ticket info. (7904 35th SW)

SOUND BATH: Find yourself in need of unwinding after The Big Game? 7:30 pm at Bikram Yoga West Seattle, Serene Sound Sessions offers a Crystal Sound Bath. (4747 California SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … via our complete calendar!

(Lowman Beach driftwood, photographed Friday by WSB’s Patrick Sand)

Welcome to the weekend! Saturday highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

OPEN HOUSE: Shorewood Christian School, preschool through 8th grade, invites you to stop by between 10 am and 2 pm. (10300 28th SW)

BASEBALL REGISTRATION: Southwest Little League is registering players 11 am-2 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park. (1321 SW 102nd)

WINE & CHOCOLATE: Valentine’s Day is coming, and Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) is again pairing three of its award-winning wines with three chocolate truffles from Seattle’s own Intrigue Chocolate – this time with truffle bars, mini-truffle sets, and assorted chocolate bars. You can get in on this at the Viscon Cellars tasting room today and Friday/Saturday of next week too. The tasting room is open 5-9 pm Fridays and 2-7 pm Saturdays. (5910 California SW)

2ND MEMOIR-WRITING CLASS, VENUE CHANGE: The second of Martin Piccoli‘s memoir-writing classes has changed venues – 4 to 5:20 pm at Delridge Library. More info in our calendar listing. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION: While the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s Log House Museum is usually open noon-4 pm, you have the chance to visit this evening during the opening reception for “Navigating to Alki,” the brand-new exhibit. 5-7 pm. All welcome. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

FUND THE FUTURE: Highland Park Elementary‘s first-ever auction fundraiser is tonight at Highland Park Improvement Club, 6 pm. Details in our calendar listing; 21+. (1116 SW Holden)

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: Hate-Free Delridge joins WSMM this month to present “Harvest of Empire.” 6:30 mingling, 7 pm film that “reveals the direct connection between the long history of U.S. intervention in Latin America, and immigration today.” Discussion afterward, with Spanish interpretation; the film is subtitled. At Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

ADMIRAL BIRD ANNIVERSARY PARTY: Celebrate 4 years of Admiral Bird – but don’t go to the coffee shop for the party – it’s happening at South Park Hall, the new venue operated by its co-proprietors. 7 pm-11 pm. Free! All ages. (1253 S. Cloverdale)

THE DEBUTONES: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – “It’s a pleasure to welcome back The Debutones, and the light hidden gems of acoustic roots-based songs they perform so well.” Ticket info in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

THERE’S MORE! See our complete calendar here.

(Gulls, photographed by Robin Sinner, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, as we head into February’s first weekend:

SSC FRIENDS & FAMILY DAY @ EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER: Thinking about studying at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor)? Stop by the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center between 11 am and 3 pm. Friends/family invited too! (6000 16th SW)

WINE AND CHOCOLATE: In advance of Valentine’s Day, Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) is again pairing three of its award-winning wines with three chocolate truffles from Pioneer Square-based Intrigue Chocolate. Last year’s edition of this “was such a sumptuous success, we had to repeat it,” explains winemaker Ben Viscon – this time with truffle bars, mini-truffle sets, and assorted chocolate bars. You can get in on this at the Viscon Cellars tasting room tonight, tomorrow, and Friday/Saturday of next week too. The tasting room is open 5-9 pm Fridays and 2-7 pm Saturdays. (5910 California SW)

CORNER BAR IN HIGHLAND PARK: The monthly neighborhood pop-up bar at Highland Park Improvement Club happens tonight, starting at 6 pm. Music with The Jesus Chords begins around 8. (1116 SW Holden)

BASKETBALL: The high-school regular season ends with a big cross-town showdown at West Seattle High School, as the Wildcats host the Chief Sealth International High School Seahawks. Girls JV at 4 pm, boys JV at 5:30 pm, girls varsity at 7 pm, boys varsity at 8:30 pm. (3000 California SW)

POON + GNARLENE AND THE FRISKY PIGS: 8 pm at The Skylark. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

CAVEMAN EGO ALBUM RELEASE: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern. Caveman Ego, with Palatine Trio. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … by going to our complete-calendar page.

(Northern flicker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

‘HAVE A HEART’ MONTH @ ILLUSIONS: Starting today, Illusions Hair Design (WSB sponsor) is launching its annual “Have a Heart” community-nonprofit fundraiser, but this year it’ll last an entire month. You’re invited to “buy” a paper heart at the salon for a $1, $5, or $20 donation that will go to Southwest Youth and Family Services – and your paper heart will help deck the walls at Illusions, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Plus, Illusions is matching donations, up to $1,000! (5619 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION PARK DESIGN MEETINGS: Two chances today to stop by the future site of a new West Seattle Junction park and check out design concepts – 11:30 am-1 pm and 5:30 pm-7 pm. Here’s our preview. (4721 40th SW)

KNIFE SKILLS: Chef Kim O’Donnel starts a new class series at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) in The Triangle, 4:30 pm – info and registration details here. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

SUMMIT ATLAS OPEN HOUSE: West Seattle’s only charter school invites prospective families to an open house 5-6:30 pm tonight. Summit Atlas is enrolling 6th, 7th, 9th, and 10th grades for next school year. (9601 35th SW)

LOUISA BOREN STEM K-8 EVENING OPEN HOUSES: Back-to-back open houses tonight – prospective elementary families are invited 6-7:30 pm, prospective middle-school families 7:30-8:30 pm. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

ALKI ELEMENTARY EVENING OPEN HOUSE: Prospective families are invited to visit Alki Elementary School at 6 pm tonight for this year’s evening open house. (3010 59th SW)

PATHFINDER MIDDLE-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Interested in grades 6-8 at Pathfinder K-8? 6:30 pm open house tonight. (1901 SW Genesee)

LIVE/WORK IN WHITE CENTER? The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council has its first community meeting of the year tonight at 7 pm at North Highline Fire District HQ. The agenda’s on our partner site White Center Now. All welcome. (1243 SW 112th)

PUNK ROCK AEROBICS: 7-8 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club – info here. (1116 SW Holden)

‘PEERLESS’: ArtsWest‘s acclaimed production continues with 7:30 pm performance tonight. Written by Jiehae Park, directed by Sara Porkalob. (4711 California SW)

(Another long-lens look at Uno the harbor seal, from David Hutchinson, who explains that the dark eye rings mean Uno is well-hydrated)

Highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TINKERLAB STEM CHALLENGE: Fun for all ages, free, at Southwest Library, 2:30-4 pm. (9010 35th SW)

JUNCTION NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: 6:30 pm at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. The agenda, from JuNO director Amanda Sawyer:

SDOT – Fauntleroy Way Boulevard – Presentation of the 100% design and project update.

Avalon Substation – Brandon Herman will present renderings of the Avalon Substation SF Zoned Lots leased to Pecos Pit to gain feedback from the community.

JuNO Land Use Committee – Christy Tobin-Presser will give an update regarding SCALE and JuNO’s legal challenge to the HALA/MHA Final Environmental Impact Statement.

HALA/MHA Discussion – Outside of legal challenge, what ideas are other Urban Villages evaluating to add density and affordable housing to their neighborhoods?

ST3 WS Light Rail – Next steps for community input. Introduction of Kevin Freitas, JuNO’s liaison between the community and Sound Transit. Presentation of Tomasz Biernacki’s renderings of elevated Light Rail and discussion of the future vision for the West Seattle Junction.

JuNO Volunteers Needed – Have great ideas for the WS Junction? Want to plan an event or be involved in applying for a neighborhood grant from Department of Neighborhoods? JuNO is looking for volunteer committee members and officers to create a more effective and inclusive neighborhood organization.

JuNO meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. Working together to make our West Seattle Junction and Triangle Neighborhoods a better place to work, live and play!

(4217 SW Oregon)

BASKETBALL: One home game tonight – the West Seattle High School girls, undefeated in conference play, host Cleveland, 7:30 pm. (3000 California SW)

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: This is a fifth Wednesday, and that means it’s The Billy Joe Show at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

TALARICO’S TRIVIA: Wednesday means the legendary trivia game with Phil Tavel at Talarico’s Pizzeria in The Junction, 8:30 pm. (4718 California SW)

AND THERE’S MORE … on our complete-calendar page!

As January comes to an end, tax-return season is about to start, and once again this year, you can get free help. Here’s the announcement:

Beginning February 1 and continuing through April 17, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, celebrating its 50th year, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. Since its inception, the program has served more than 50 million taxpayers.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide started in 1968 with just four volunteers working at one site. Today, nearly 35,000 volunteers serve low- to moderate-income taxpayers at 5,000 locations in neighborhood libraries, malls, banks, community centers and senior centers nationwide. There’s no fee, and AARP membership is not required. …

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes to the U.S. Tax Code. In 2017, the program’s volunteers helped 2.5 million people navigate complicated tax codes, ensure proper credits and deductions, and file their federal and state tax returns. Taxpayers who used AARP Foundation Tax-Aide received $1.37 billion in income tax refunds and more than $222 million in Earned Income Tax Credits. They also avoided any tax preparation fees and pitches for high-interest tax credit or refund loans.

Last year, 1,063 AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers helped more than 82,000 people file their federal and state tax returns. The program is offered at approximately 140 sites in Washington including senior centers, libraries, and other convenient locations.

To find an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site or more information, including which documents to bring to the tax site, visit aarpfoundation.org/taxhelp or call 888-AARPNOW (888-227-7669). AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offered in conjunction with the IRS.

Three locations will be offering this program in West Seattle (we’re adding these to our calendar, too):

SOUTHWEST LIBRARY
9010 35TH AVE SW
Dates Open: 2/1/2018 – 4/17/2018
Site Schedule: Saturdays from 10:30 AM – 03:30 PM
Comments: Walk-ins welcome on a space available basis
Appointment: Appointment Required
Handicap Accessible: Yes

DELRIDGE LIBRARY
5423 DELRIDGE WAY SW
Dates Open: 2/1/2018 – 4/17/2018
Site Schedule: Mondays from 02:00 PM – 06:30 PM
Comments: Closed President’s Day 2/20
Appointment: Walk-ins Welcome
Handicap Accessible: Yes

WEST SEATTLE SENIOR CENTER
4217 SW OREGON ST
Dates Open: 2/1/2018 – 4/17/2018
Site Schedule: Thursdays from 9:00 AM – 03:30 PM; Fridays from 9:00 AM – 03:30 PM
Comments: Appointments Only. Call (206) 932-4044 for appointment
Appointment: Appointment Required
Handicap Accessible: Yes

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(House finches, photographed in Gatewood by Jeremiah Holt)

This edition of what’s ahead (mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar) stretches into the early-morning hours, but first …

LOUISA BOREN STEM K-8 MIDDLE SCHOOL TOUR: 10:15 am-11:45 am, families of prospective middle-schoolers are invited to visit. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

SEATTLE AQUARIUM VISITS HIGH POINT: 10:30 am at Neighborhood House High Point, this week’s free enrichment program for preschool-age kids features the Seattle Aquarium on “Ocean Animals.” (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

DINE OUT TO HELP TWO SCHOOLS: 5-8 pm, a portion of the proceeds at Lil’ Woody’s, CTO, and Beer Star in White Center go to Sanislo Elementary and Louisa Boren STEM K-8. (9801 16th SW)

MUSIC WITH A VIEW: Justin Kausal-Hayes performs at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor), 5-8 pm. (1936 Harbor SW)

PATHFINDER SCHOOL ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE: Interested in K-5 at Pathfinder? Tonight’s the open house for your family, 6:30 pm. (1901 SW Genesee)

FAMILY STORY TIME: Tonight you can bring the kids to Delridge Library at 7 pm. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

CALM DOWN: Meditation at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center at 7 pm, followed by tea and discussion. Details in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

And because this will be happening long before our Wednesday list is published –

LUNAR ECLIPSE VERY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING: If there’s a break in the clouds early Wednesday morning, we could get to see the total lunar eclipse. NASA.gov has details, with “best viewing” between 5 and 6 am – again, weather permitting!

(Black-capped chickadee, photographed by Robin Sinner, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Events of note:

HALA UPZONING: The City Council’s first meeting as the Select Committee considering citywide upzoning for HALA Mandatory Housing Affordability has just begun, a few minutes later than planned because the council’s Morning Briefing meeting ran long. Watch live on Seattle Channel.

LANDMARK AGREEMENT: During the 2 pm City Council meeting, the final vote is expected on the agreement formalizing landmark protections and restrictions on the Hamm Building in the West Seattle Junction – details are in our coverage of last week’s committee vote. Watch live on the Seattle Channel if you can’t get downtown. (600 4th Ave.)

DENNY INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENING OPEN HOUSE: Families with students expected to/interested in attending Denny International Middle School next year are invited to tonight’s Evening Open House, 6:30 pm. (2601 SW Kenyon)

IMMIGRATION DISCUSSION: A series of discussions at Fauntleroy Church continues at 6:30 pm with “From Detention to Deportation: Who Ends Up at the Northwest Detention Center and What Happens to Them?” Dinner (free-will donation) at 6:30, presentation at 7. Details in our calendar listing. (9140 California SW)

(Horned Grebe, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Sunday dawns with much calmer weather than Saturday. Good thing, since we have outdoor activities on the list today/tonight as well as indoor events. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 9 am-1 pm, everyone is invited to visit Our Lady of Guadalupe School (WSB sponsor), which is showcasing student projects as well as the school itself, as previewed here. (3401 SW Myrtle)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Year-round, in the street, in The Junction, see what local farmers and makers are selling this week! 10 am-2 pm. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, prospective families and community members are invited to visit Holy Rosary School. (4142 42nd SW)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open noon-4 pm. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

FINAL DAY … for Tap Station, which invites you to stock up and say farewell. (7900 35th SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MICROPHONE: Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor) presents its Get Onstage/Get Involved all-ages open-mic event, signups at 3, performances at 4, at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

FOLK AND JAZZ … are what Home Cookin’ will play at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. (5612 California SW)

NIGHTTIME LOW-TIDE WALK: Tonight’s low tide is -1.7 feet at 8:21 pm, and Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists will be at Constellation Park south of Alki Point to help you explore. (63rd SW/Beach Drive SW)

(Anna’s Hummingbird, photographed by Jamie Kinney)

Your weekend is here! Some ways to spend part of today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TUKWILA TO ALKI HALF-MARATHON: Informal half-marathon, second half of the Green River Marathon route – Tukwila to Alki, starting at 8/9 am – info here. Mostly mentioning in case you see runners and wonder what’s up! (Course map here)

WEST SEATTLE MOMENTIA MIX: Family member/friend with memory loss? This fun 10:30 am-noon Camp Long event is for you:

A free monthly event for community members with memory loss and their family and friends at Camp Long. Enjoy community, tasty treats, and a different creative activity each month, including music, movement, improv, art, bingo, and more!

More info here. (5200 35th SW)

GIỜ ĐỌC TRUYỆN TIẾNG VIỆT! Vietnamese Story Time for young children, at Delridge Library, 11:30-noon. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

TIPS FOR OFFICERS: Serving as an officer for an organization, or thinking about it? 12:30 pm-2:30 pm at High Point Library, Point of Order Parliamentary Law Unit has a presentation that will help you. Details here. (3411 SW Raymond)

WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI OPEN HOUSE & CELEBRATION: 1-3 pm annual winter open house at West Seattle Montessori School & Academy (WSB sponsor), plus a 75th-birthday celebration for longtime staffer Dolores Atwood. Details in our preview – all welcome. (11215 15th SW)

WANT TO HELP LAUNCH A DINNER CLUB IN WEST SEATTLE? As previewed here, an organizational meeting is planned 4-5:30 pm at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) – if you’re interested in cooking with, and eating with, neighbors, you’re invited! (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

SEAFOOD FEST AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER: Check to see if tickets are still available for this tasty event at Alki Masonic Hall in The Junction, 5-8 pm. (4736 40th SW)

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Dennis & Farida & Honeyville Rascals at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

BAREFOOT WONDER, WITH DOUG DEEMS: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

PROLETARIYACHT CLUB CLOSING PARTY: At The Building in Gatewood, PYC is moving on from its residency and hosting a “closing party” tonight “to once more get together and celebrate our ‘incubator for the arts’.” 7:30 pm. (4316 SW Othello)

(Yes, we saw the sun … back on Monday. Photo by Jim Borrow)

Friday has arrived! You knew it eventually would. And here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight:

NEW EXHIBIT: Today is the second day for the new exhibit at the Log House Museum, “Navigating to Alki: Early Maps of the Duwamish Peninsula.” The museum is open noon-4 pm. (61st SW/SW Stevens)

ATTRACTING BIRDS TO YOUR GARDEN: Even if you’re not already at this month’s West Seattle Garden Club meeting, you’re invited to join them at Daystar for the 12:45 pm presentation on attracting birds to your garden. Or show up earlier with your brown-bag lunch! More info here. (2615 SW Barton)

QUESTIONS ABOUT ADDING OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL TO LINCOLN PARK? Tonight, 6-7 pm at the Dakota Place Park building, you’re invited for info and Q&A about Seattle Parks‘ expansion of outdoor preschool to Lincoln Park and what Roots & Sky Nature School plans to offer. (4304 SW Dakota)

STEVE ITTERLY: Singer-songwriter at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

TAP STATION TRIVIA: 7 pm, final trivia session at Tap Station, which, as we have reported, is closing after Sunday. (7900 35th SW)

SWEET, SWEET MUSIC: Concert and dessert at Fauntleroy Church, 7:30 pm: “The Fauntleroy Women’s Ensemble will perform a mix of secular and sacred music in the sanctuary, backed by percussion and didgeridoo.” (9140 California SW)

3 BANDS AT THE SKYLARK: Sleeping Planet, Nails Hide Metal, The Sky Giants, starting at 9 pm at The Skylark. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

THERE’S MORE … on our complete-calendar page.

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by Jeremiah Holt)

Some of what’s ahead for your Thursday, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more):

WEST SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEETING: 11:30 am lunch meeting at The Sanctuary at Admiral, as West Seattle’s biggest business organization looks at 2018 goals and leadership. Preregistration is closed but check to see if there’s room – call 206.932.5685. (42nd/Lander)

THINKING ABOUT SOLAR? 6-7:30 pm, Sunergy presents its free workshop “Solar U” at the Senior Center/Sisson Building. Preregistration suggested but not required. Details in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point, featuring a guest from Washington State Ferries:

Senior Planning Manager Ray Deardorf will be there to talk about the ferry system’s future plans. What changes might WSF make at the Fauntleroy terminal? Would WSF ever move some service from Fauntleroy to downtown? Does WSF have any plans for mitigating landside impacts of the Fauntleroy terminal? Please bring your ferry questions and join us for what promises to be a very informative evening.

WSTC also plans board elections. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL TOUR: Incoming sixth graders and their families are invited to tour Madison Middle School tonight, 6:30-8 pm. (3429 45th SW)

HIGH-SCHOOL SCIENCE: Seattle Public Schools hosts a regional meeting to talk with families about new requirements for more science studies and testing in high school. Chief Sealth International High School library, 7-8:30 pm. (2600 SW Thistle)

SEATTLE LUTHERAN HS OPEN HOUSE: 7-8:30 pm, families interested in Seattle Lutheran High School are invited to visit. (4100 SW Genesee)

‘PEERLESS’: We just checked, and tickets are available for tonight’s performance of ArtsWest‘s current production, 7:30 pm curtain. (4711 California SW)

GHENES: Headlining at The Skylark tonight, Ghenes performs what they describe as “Rock Alternativo / Post-Hardcore en Español.” 8 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

(Harlequin ducks, photographed at Lincoln Park by Katy Dixon)

Education, entertainment, community involvement … all on tap for the rest of your Wednesday. From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STORY TIME WITH LOCAL AUTHOR KERRI KOKIAS: 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, local author Kerri Kokias reads from her new children’s book “Snow Sisters.” (2306 42nd SW)

REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., PERSPECTIVES THEN & NOW: All welcome at this noon presentation by Dr. Eric Michael Dyson in the Brockey Center at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) – details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

LINCOLN PARK SOUTH PLAY AREA DESIGN: Final community meeting about the plan to overhaul the south play area at Lincoln Park, where the play equipment had to be removed last year. 6-7:30 pm, see the design and give your feedback to Seattle Parks‘ project manager and landscape architect. Bring the kids for their feedback too. Lower-level meeting room at The Kenney. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: Big agenda for the year’s first meeting of the Highland Park Action Committee, 7 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club – see it here. You’ll find out about crime/safety trends, the city’s sharps-collection program, natural-drainage systems, the Southwest Indoor Tennis proposal, and much more. Bring community concerns and questions. (1116 SW Holden)

LEARN TO DANCE! New series of classes continues tonight at the Senior Center of West Seattle – West Coast Swing at 7 pm, Viennese Foxtrot at 8:15 pm, take one or both. Info in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: 7 pm at Whisky West in Morgan Junction. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

BASKETBALL: Senior Night for the Chief Sealth International High School girls-varsity team, playing Seattle Prep at 7:30 pm (2600 SW Thistle) … The West Seattle High School girls are home too, hosting Roosevelt at 7:30 pm (3000 California SW)

MORE! See other listings for today, tonight, and beyond, on our complete-calendar page.

(Band-tailed Pigeon, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Here’s what’s up in West Seattle for the rest of your Tuesday, as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT: The Seattle Art Museum presents a program geared to 3-to-5-year-olds at Neighborhood House High Point, 10:30 am, free – info in our calendar listing. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

RENTER PROTECTIONS: Want to learn about them? The City Council’s Human Services, Equitable Development, and Renter Rights Committee gets a presentation today at its 2 pm meeting – you can see the slide deck here. The meeting’s at City Hall and live on Seattle Channel. (600 4th Ave.)

PARENT POWER TOOLS WORKSHOP: Free workshop to help Seattle Public Schools parents learn more about how to use The Source and Schoology – 6 to 7:30 pm at High Point Library. (3411 SW Raymond)

BASKETBALL: Home games tonight – Seattle Lutheran hosts Auburn Adventist, and it’s Senior Night – 6 pm girls, 7:30 boys (4100 SW Genesee) … West Seattle High School boys’ varsity hosts Roosevelt, 7:30 pm (3000 California SW) … Chief Sealth International High School boys’ varsity hosts Seattle Prep, 7:30 pm (2600 SW Thistle).

NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME/SAFETY: The West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network has its first meeting of the new year tonight, 6:30 pm. You’ll hear from police and also from a special panel of people who have been touched by the opioid crisis. Block Watch captainship NOT required for attendance – all are welcome. (2300 SW Webster)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 7 pm at Delridge Library. Free and fun as always. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

(Downy woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Good morning! Here’s what’s happening on your midwinter Sunday:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Fresh food sold by those who grew/made it, 10 am-2 pm, in the street in the heart of The Junction. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

JOB FAIR: 10 am-4 pm, as noted here earlier this month, the future MOD Pizza at The Whittaker (WSB sponsor) is inviting prospective employees to a job fair. (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW)

‘MEET A MUSLIM’: Moina Shaiq will speak during the 10:30 am service at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation, and then stay for a noon-1 pm community Q&A session/conversation. You’re invited to either or both. Details in our calendar listing. (7141 California SW)

STORY TIME AND BOOKFAIR WITH KERRI KOKIAS: Local author reads her new children’s book “Snow Sisters” at 11 am as part of a Bookfair for Arbor Heights Cooperative Preschool at Westwood Village Barnes & Noble – details in our calendar listing. (2600 SW Barton)

WOMXN’S ACT DAY: Around the city, it’s a day of action following the second annual Women’s March. In West Seattle, as previewed here, you’re invited to two events at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center with the Delridge Grocery Co-op and The Little Red Hen Project, 11 am-2 pm. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

JAMTIME: Bluegrass and old-time music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 1-4 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘PEERLESS’ MATINEE: 3 pm at ArtsWest, you can catch the first matinee of the new play, “Peerless.” Tickets available here. (4711 California SW)

JUNCTION FILMING: As previewed here last week, a local film crew will be working on a commercial production on California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska tonight between about 5 pm and 10 pm, and traffic will be held intermittently.

AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, Dennis James at the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ with a silent movie. Details in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE – our full calendar covers days, weeks, months ahead, and we’re adding new listings frequently (editor@westseattleblog.com)!

(Male Red-Breasted Merganser, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Late start today – but not too late for some reminders. First:

IF YOU’RE HEADED ACROSS THE BAY … but not headed to Women’s March 2.0 … be aware that it’s happening now, starting on Capitol Hill with an 11 am rally and marching to Seattle Center.

(Added: Photo shared by local march participants as they awaited a bus leaving West Seattle)

Some streets are closed and some transit will be re-routed/changed. Here’s the SDOT event alert.

Here in West Seattle, from our calendar:

TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR: Leslie Harris, who represents West Seattle and South Park on the Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors – and serves as board president – has a community-conversation meeting this afternoon. Drop in at West Seattle (Admiral) Library any time between 3 and 5 pm. (2306 42nd SW)

MEMOIR-WRITING WORKSHOP: Tell your story! Free workshop with West Seattle writer Martin Piccoli at Southwest Library, 4-5:20 pm – details in our calendar listing. (9010 35th SW)

JEFF FERGUSON’S TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: 7 pm at Whisky West. No cover; 21+. (6451 California SW)

ROO FORREST AND FRIENDS: 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), “an eclectic mix of covers and originals.” (5612 California SW)

NOT DEAD YET, THE APPROXIMATIONS: Starting at 8 pm at The Skylark, it’s West Seattle’s own Not Dead Yet sharing the bill with The Approximations – the band featuring King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg. Sherri sends the advance notice:

Not Dead Yet plays mostly originals (“West Seattle Hey” among them). The Approximations play fun, danceable classic rock and R & B. They are great fun and they are GOOD! Combined, the 2 bands are going to put on an awesome show.

$8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SWINDLER: 9 pm-midnight, Swindler performs at Parliament Tavern in The Admiral District: “Psychedelic, improvisational, jazzy, jammy, instrumental groove. Catch them before they’re huge!” $7 at the door. 21+.(4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Photo by Kersti Muul: Harbor-seal pup nicknamed ‘Uno’ by Seal Sitters, snoozing on the West Seattle shore)

Cheerful thought of the day … spring is only two months away. And the weekend is only hours away. Friday highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

JAZZ AT SALTY’S: The Dave Holo Trio performs 5-8 pm at Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor) – more here. Music with a view! (1936 Harbor SW)

DUWAMISH RIVER CHOCOLATE FEST: Eat chocolate and drink beer to support the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition! As previewed here, tonight’s the night – 5:30-8 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse and Cultural Center in West Seattle. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

BASKETBALL: Two teams are home tonight – Seattle Lutheran High School, vs. Rainier Christian, girls’ varsity at 6 pm, boys’ varsity at 7:30 pm (4100 SW Genesee); Chief Sealth International High School, vs. Bainbridge, girls’ varsity at 7 pm, boys’ varsity at 8:30 pm (2600 SW Thistle).

THE BREWS BROTHERS: Acoustic folk, rock, and blues at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm. (5612 California SW)

‘PEERLESS’: Second night for ArtsWest‘s new production, directed by Sara Porkalob. 7:30 pm curtain. (4711 California SW)

LOCAL ARTISTS … at The Skylark, 8:30 pm. See the list here. $10 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AT THE PARLIAMENT: Eli, Night Ships, Western War, performing “Seattle-style indie rock.” 9 pm-midnight at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

WHAT ELSE? See it all here.