West Seattle, Washington
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(Fauntleroy scene, photographed by Tom Trulin)
Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight:
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Shop fall plants at the center, open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Annuals, perennials, sun, shade, natives, edibles, ground covers … wide variety!
DUCKS IN A ROW: It happens to everyone eventually, so why not get your ducks in a row for end-of-life decisions? 1 pm today and the next two Thursdays, West Seattle (Admiral) Library offers a series of presentations, starting with funeral planning,
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for info on where they’re playing today.
STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).
WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY ‘TASTE’: The annual showcase of food/beverage possibilities for your holiday entertaining happens 4-7 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor).
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: Every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Tandem.
(added) FOOTBALL: Last regular-season game of the year for West Seattle High School, 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
VISCON CELLARS: The West Seattle winery’s cozy tasting room/wine bar is open 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) for wine by the glass or bottle!
PNW WINE TASTING SERIES: 5-6:30 pm at West Seattle Wine Cellars (6026 California SW), details in our calendar listing.
INDIE ROCK AT THE SKYLARK: Flür, Alt Vault, Shai Foxx, doors at 6 pm, music at 7 pm, all ages, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for a group walk in Lincoln Park, continuing into the fall and winter after all – details in our calendar listing.
RHODIES LAUNCH EVENT: The launch of the new West Seattle Rhodies FC will be celebrated at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) tonight, 6-8 pm,
WESTIES RUN CLUB: The 6 pm weekly run is now departing from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).
HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: 6:30 pm, meet at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) for a 3-mile run through the neighborhood. (Walking option, too!)
TRAUMATIC LOSS GRIEF-SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm with Listening to Grief, meeting at Counseling West Seattle (6957 California SW), preregistration required – info in our calendar listing.
WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: It’s that special night of the month when local readers gather at myriad locations to be in community, reading, together, 7-9 pm. This month’s locations are listed here.
JOKES AT THE JUNCTION: 7 pm comedy at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW), featuring Danny Meyerend –
LISTENING PARTY: Talking Heads listening party at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm, free, all ages.
NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: The community coalition for White Center and vicinity is back to meeting in person, 7 pm at North Highline Fire Station (1243 SW 112th) – agenda info is in our calendar listing.
TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).
DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Supreme La Rock starting at 8:30 pm.
Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(One more view of Tuesday’s rainbows – photo by Thomas Bach)
Here’s today’s list of what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more events than we spotlight in the list):
FOOD/CLOTHING DRIVE CONTINUES: Middle of the second week for this dropoff drive at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW) to benefit students and families served by the Care Center, until 4 pm inside the school.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy at 10 am. Details in our calendar listing.
TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).
REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)
DESIGN YOUR WORLD: Kindergarteners through third graders can “join co-author Maria VanDeman for a read-aloud of ‘Design Your World.’ This engaging book highlights the potential of interior design and promotes diversity in the field. Then, kids will have a blast in a workshop designing their own rooms!” 3 pm, West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW). Preregistration requested; our calendar listing explains how.
TODDLER STORY TIME: At Southwest Library, 3 pm. (9010 35th SW)
HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), volunteers are there to help K-12 students with their homework.
(added) POSTSEASON SOCCER: The Chief Sealth IHS girls play Lindbergh at 5 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 5 pm, and are in the state tournament if they win,
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Get food from Chipotle (4730 California SW) in The Junction 5-9 pm, and give a boost to the Pathfinder K-8 PTSA – our calendar listing explains how to ensure your purchase counts.
LEARN ABOUT ZONING PROPOSALS: West Seattle info session tonight about the city’s new rezoning proposals, 5:30-7:30 at Madison Middle School – more info here. (3429 45th SW)
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it, don’t toss it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).
HEALING THROUGH CREATIVITY: Third week for a 14-week online group following “The Artist’s Way,” 6 pm – info in our calendar listing.
TRIVIA x 4: Four trivia options tonight: At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) offers trivia … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are welcome to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)
MUSIC BINGO X 2: One night, two games! Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm … At Three 9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), you can play MINGO music bingo, hosted by Mingo Maniac, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays.
HOWLIN’ JAWS: Live at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm, free, all ages.
KUNDALINI YOGA AND GONG BATH: 7 pm with Inner Alchemy at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35; ticket link is in our calendar listing.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your turn in the spotlight! 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(The Olympics just after sunrise, photographed by James Bratsanos)
Whether you’ve been looking forward to it or dreading it, Election Day is finally here. We start the Tuesday lineup with a voting reminder plus the half-dozen West Seattle election-night parties on our list:
VOTING: We can’t say this often enough – King County Elections dropboxes close at 8 pm. They’re all mapped here, including the four in West Seattle. Don’t wait till the last minute – there’s no grace period. If you would rather use USPS mail, consider the advice shared last night by a local letter carrier.
LAST-MINUTE REGISTRATION + VOTER ASSISTANCE: Seven “vote centers” are open around King County – the nearest one is at Lumen Field:
Vote centers are available to register new voters, update current voter records, obtain a voter registration card and to provide assistance to voters who need help completing their ballot. Trained staff and specialized equipment are available to help voters with disabilities cast a private, independent ballot.
All vote centers are open now through 8 pm.
RESULTS: Here’s where you’ll find King County’s first results, around 8:15 pm … Statewide results will be updated here after 8 pm.
WEST SEATTLE ELECTION NIGHT WATCH PARTIES
OUNCES (3809 Delridge Way SW) is hosting a Collective Cringing/Cheering party:
Collective Cringing Election Night Watch Party at Ounces
Tues, Nov 5th | Coverage Starts at 7 pm (Pre-Coverage 4-7 pm)Ring in Election Night with beer at Ounces! Election Night Coverage will be on should you want to collectively cringe or cheer with others as the results come in. Drink some beer, eat some burgers and watch (or shield your eyes) as it all unfolds. Official Coverage with sound starts at 7 pm. Pre-Coverage with subtitles on from 4-7 pm.
ADMIRAL PUB (2306 California SW)
Starting at 7 pm, sound up on the big screen, themed drinks and treats
THE SKYLARK (3803 Delridge Way SW)
The Skylark will be hosting an election night viewing (hopefully!) party. We open at 4:00 with Happy Hour till 6:00.
CIRCA (2605 California SW)
Every single person running for office throws a party on their election night. Why can’t we?! It’s better than sitting home wringing hands and pacing the halls. Free American flag cake from @bakedseattle all night long! Decorations that’ll make your eyes swirl red, white & blue! And a special menu filled with Bill-level humor and a touch of sarcasm aimed at all parties involved.
BROCKEY CENTER (SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE) (6000 16th SW):
2024 Election Watch Party, hosted by the Seattle graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ®️, in partnership with Dynamic Urban Opportunities Foundation and South Seattle College. … All proceeds will support our annual high school senior scholarship fund. This year, we awarded two $3,000 scholarships to young Black women from King and Snohomish counties who enrolled in four-year universities. Each ticket sold will help fund our 2025 scholarships. Doors open 5:30 pm.
YOUNGSTOWN FLATS (4040 26th SW)
From Pacific NW Black Pride: “Welcome to our Election Night Watch Party! Join us on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5 pm-10 pm for a night of excitement and anticipation as we watch the election results roll in together. Bring your friends and family to enjoy food, drinks, and community as we follow along with the latest updates. Let’s come together to celebrate democracy in action and cheer on our favorite candidates! This is a historic and pivotal moment in this Country’s history.”
Any place else? Add a comment below and/or email us – westseattleblog@gmail.com.
(Monday night’s sliver moon, photographed by Chris Frankovich)
Here’s what else is happening for today/tonight (subject to change because of Election Night, so check before you go) – mostly from our Event Calendar, where you can preview events days, weeks, even months ahead:
FOOD/CLOTHING DRIVE: Second week of the dropoff drive at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW) to benefit students and families served by the Care Center, until 4 pm.
QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Weekly 10 am Tuesday sessions: “Arrive 15 minutes early for an introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and stay afterward for a brief meditation.” RSVP here. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)
POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Instead of the usual long-distance advocacy via handwritten postcards sent to voters in other states, the group is having an election-day party 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all welcome.
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting at noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), Program: Charles Torres from Washington State Ferries will talk about the Fauntleroy project.
CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)
DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.
SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm tonight, play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).
FREE TRACK RUN: All runners welcome! Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for this free weekly run at 6:15 pm.
MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), $40; sign up in advance to work on your project(s).
BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Not this week – election-night party instead, as mentioned above.
TRIVIA X 1: Only one trivia options for Tuesday that isn’t pre-empted by Election Night, so far as we’ve heard – 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink.
Planning an event? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(SDOT camera image, California/Alaska)
Here’s our highlight list – mostly indoors! – for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
FOOD/CLOTHING DRIVE CONTINUES: Second week of the dropoff drive at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW) to benefit students and families served by the Care Center, until 4 pm.
BABY STORY TIME: Noon-12:30 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).
NATURALIZATION INFORMATION: Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) hosts an info session with city, federal, and nonprofit organizations’ representatives to provide information and answer questions, 4 pm.
SPORTS: One girls-soccer postseason home match today (if there’s no rainout) – Chief Sealth IHS hosts Sultan, 5 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
HOLY FAMILY BILINGUAL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 5:30 to 7 pm, prospective families are welcome to visit the school at 20th/Roxbury.
GREATER WEST SEATTLE MIDDLE SCHOOL INFO NIGHT: As previewed here last night, more than 10 middle schools – not just from West Seattle, but also from Burien and Vashon among other places – will have reps in one place to answer your questions, 6-7:15 pm at the Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th/Myrtle) gym.
GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday brings “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.
D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, including first-time players.
LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm evening group with Listening to Grief, preregistration required. (4034 California SW)
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Four places to play tonight – Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm sessions … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)
MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: You’re invited to free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
MEDITATION IN ALKI: The Alki Dharma Community also hosts Monday night meditation at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), 7-8:30 pm.
MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley in back of Bonjour Vietnam is open – Monday nights, live music from The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
SING! 9 pm is the start time for Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
If you have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Today's flyover features 2 EA-18G Growler Jets from the Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-140 Patriots out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.@USNavy | #AFFlyover pic.twitter.com/ifrmw7ceQb
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) November 3, 2024
Heard the military jets about half an hour ago? Confirmed via X/Twitter, that was a Seahawks flyover: “Today’s flyover features 2 EA-18G Growler Jets from the Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-140 Patriots out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.”
(Photo by Arlene Rubin, seen from Lincoln Park shore – note the faint rainbow)
Here are the highlights of what’s happening in our area today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings). First, two traffic alerts:
DIA DE MUERTOS BRUNCH: Special weekend brunch at La Chingona Taqueria (2940 SW Avalon Way), 8 am-2 pm.
SWIM IN THE SOUND: At 9 am, dive into the weekly group plunge into Puget Sound off Alki – meet at Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki).
WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Uptown Espresso (Delridge/Andover).
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: As usual, open 10 am-2 pm, with seasonal produce, plus beverages, baked goods, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared food, nuts, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)
SMALL-BIZ POP-UP MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, see who’s selling what at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW).
DIA DE MUERTOS POP-UP: Milpa Masa (3416 SW Webster) hosts Rice, Beans, and Happiness, 10 am-2 pm.
(Work by Jenny Mandt, one of the participating artists – photo by Ana Cecilia Del Claro)
FAUNTLEROY FINE ART AND HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW FINALE: 11 am-2 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 18 artists and crafters want you to see what they’ve brought to the show for early holiday gift shopping, if you didn’t visit on Friday and/or Saturday.
‘OPEN CREEK’ TO SEE FAUNTLEROY SALMON: The spawners have started coming into Fauntleroy Creek, so volunteer salmon watchers are ready for you to visit in hopes of seeing them. 1-3 pm, go to the overlook at upper Fauntleroy/SW Director and wait to be called down to creekside.
MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: Carmaig and Geddon and A Band of Poets, welcoming donations of money/food for WSFB, 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)
PRE-ELECTION PRAYER VIGIL: 5-6 pm “safe, contemplative space for people to gather” at Peace Lutheran Church (39th/Thistle), all welcome.
‘BEYOND LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT’: Last in a series of Sunday night events at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW):
We are pleased to be able to offer this series to our community and invite all who are interested in learning more about the history and future of the Duwamish tribe and the effects of colonization on the Indigenous community to join us.
5 pm-6 pm, no RSVP required.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday night music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.
Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be listed on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Just email us the basics – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Friday sunbreak before sunset – photo by Carol Ann Joyce)
The first weekend of November is here, and so are these highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.
DIA DE MUERTOS BRUNCH: Special weekend brunch at La Chingona Taqueria (2940 SW Avalon Way), 8 am-2 pm.
THE DOWNTOWN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 9-11 am, this independent, urban-setting high school (WSB sponsor) invites prospective families to visit. (160 John St., downtown)
VACCINATION CLINIC: School clinic, but community’s welcome too – flu and COVID shots available, 9 am-3 pm at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle).
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Bring your furry (or scaled, or …) animal companions to 6115 SW Hinds (front courtyard) for the Alki UCC/Kol HaNeshamah “Blessing of the Animals” service, 9:30 am.
WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO: First session of November, all levels welcome, 9:30 am at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW)
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: You’re invited to join others taking a walk in Lincoln Park (meet at 47th/Fauntleroy), 10 am.
FAUNTLEROY FINE ART AND HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW, DAY 2: 18 artists and “artistic crafters” are showing and selling their creations, like these by Gretchen Curtis:
10 am-4 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW).
SSC GARDEN CENTER: Gardening season is year-round! Student-grown plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.
GRIEFSHARE 13-WEEK GROUP BEGINS: 10:30 am at Grace Church (10023 28th SW), a new series begins. Our calendar listing has signup info,
MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.
GET YOUR FLEE BAG IN 45 MINUTES: Preparedness has never been so fun and fast. Join Alice Kuder from Just in Case for this free 45-minute session at 11 am.
Alice will also reveal the two most important steps you can take to be ready for “the big one” or any other natural disaster, plus more essential tips for safeguarding your home and loved ones. Small group and time for Q & A. Register at bit.ly/49cAGNM or by email: Alice@JustInCasePlans.com
This will be at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW).
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).
PUMPKIN JUNCTION: Last day for the annual celebration of pumpkin beers and ciders! At The Beer Junction (4511 California SW), open noon-midnight.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is also open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)
TILDEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Individualized K-5 education in West Seattle for almost 40 years! Come to Tilden School (4105 California SW; WSB sponsor) today for an open house 1-3 pm and see for yourself.
MUSIC AND MYSTERY: Local musicians and writers discuss the connection, 1-2:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).
GRIEF WORKSHOP: Heart Tending Grief Workshop with Listening to Grief and Daish Wellness and Coaching, 1-6 pm, explained in our calendar listing, $82. (Bohemian Studios, 4801 Fauntleroy Way SW)
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: The tasting room/wine bar is open 1-6 pm with student-produced wines and “affordable eats” at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
’90S PARTY: Nostalgic for the ’90s? 5-10 pm, you’ll want to be at Whisky West (6451 California SW) – party details in our calendar listing.
SPARKLE AND SHINE GALA: Sold out, but in case you wonder what’s going on at The Hall at Fauntleroy tonight, it’s all about a foundation inspired by a little girl named Lucy, dedicated to ending childhood cancer.
LAST NIGHT FOR ‘NIGHTFALL’: One more chance to see this haunted experience at a private residence, 5:30-9:30 pm – location info on the “Nightfall” website.
LAAMB AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, free in-store concert, all ages. (4559 California SW)
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Circle of Songs, 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)
AT THE SKYLARK: The Harper Conspiracy, The Thursday Collective, doors at 7, music at 8. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Topspin. (4547 California SW)
JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday singing at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW), starting at 10 pm.
FALL BACK: Tonight we “fall back” into Pacific Standard Time – when 2 am Sunday arrives, it’ll become 1 am Sunday, and the sun will start setting before 5 pm.
West Seattle event coming up? If the community’s welcome, your event is welcome to a spot on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Great Blue Heron, photographed by Tom Trulin)
November begins! Here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (go there any time to look into the future), First, the Halloween/fall events:
FOOD/CLOTHING DRIVE CONTINUES: End of the first week of the dropoff drive at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW) to benefit students and families served by the Care Center, until 4 pm inside the school.
INDOOR PLAY: Need an indoor place for your little one to play? 10 am-11:30 am, you’re welcome to “Stay ‘n’ Play” at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Third-to-last day to visit the Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) to see the art in this year’s Southwest Artist Showcase. The library is open today 10 am-6 pm.
SSC GARDEN CENTER: As we get further into fall, season-appropriate plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history, noon-4 pm. (61st SW & SW Stevens)
QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: 12:15 pm-12:45 pm Fridays. More info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open in the north lot of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).
FAUNTLEROY FINE ART AND GIFT SHOW: First of three sessions for this year’s show at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 5-8 pm. Our calendar listing includes the list of artists.
VISCON CELLARS: Season’s just right for this cozy tasting room/wine bar, open for wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm – at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
‘NIGHTFALL’ CHARITY HAUNT: Annual spooky experience continues post-Halloween, 5:30-9:30 pm, with a “trick-or-treat trail” for the first hour. Private West Seattle residence – go here for more info.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 7-9 pm, Gary Benson with Ellen Reed at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
DAY AFTER HALLOWEEN HALLOWEEN SHOW: Costumes encouraged! Doors 7 pm, music 8 pm at The Skylark, Remainders, Odd Blossom, Leo Leo, Joyla Red. (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10, 21+.
AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.
FOOTBALL: One local team plays tonight at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – West Seattle HS vs. Bishop Blanchet at 7:30 pm.
MAKE IT LOUD: Tonight’s music at Southgate Roller Rink is: Sugar Bones, Midpack, Heavy Bloom. Here’s the ticket link. $5 skates, 21+. (9646 17th SW)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Twilight tonight! (4547 California SW)
JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).
Are we missing anything? If you have something else to add to our event lists and calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Patterns on smoke-tree leaves, photographed by Suzanne Krom)
Here’s today’s list of what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can always look ahead, and where you’ll find even more events than we spotlight in the list):
FOOD/CLOTHING DRIVE CONTINUES, WITH EXTENDED DROPOFF: Third day of the dropoff drive at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW) to benefit students and families served by the Care Center, until 4 pm inside the school or 4-5 pm today outside the “historical entrance” on the school’s north side.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy at 10 am. Details in our calendar listing.
TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Final days to see what community artists are showing at the Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), open today noon to 8 pm; you can visit to see the display any time.
HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), volunteers are there to help K-12 students with their homework.
SANISLO ELEMENTARY MEETING: As announced at school-board director Gina Topp‘s meeting last Sunday, a community-organized meeting is planned for the proposed-for-closure school’s community at 5 pm today on the school playground. Translators for Vietnamese, Spanish, and Somali. (1812 SW Myrtle)
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it, don’t toss it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).
HEALING THROUGH CREATIVITY: Second week for a 14-week online group following “The Artist’s Way” meets starting tonight, 6 pm – info in our calendar listing.
TRIVIA x 4: Four trivia options tonight: At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) offers trivia … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are welcome to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.
SCHOOL LEVIES INFO MEETING: 6:30 pm online meeting with info about next February’s proposed Seattle Public Schools levies. Connection and call-in details are here.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)
MUSIC BINGO X 2: One night, two games! Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm … At Three 9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), you can play MINGO music bingo, hosted by Mingo Maniac, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays.
KUNDALINI YOGA AND GONG BATH: 7 pm with Inner Alchemy at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35; ticket link is in our calendar listing.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your turn in the spotlight! 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Aspen tree’s ‘wise eye,’ photographed by Rosalie Miller)
Highlights for today/tonight, mostly from our Event Calendar, where you can get a preview days, weeks, even months ahead
FOOD/CLOTHING DRIVE: Second day of the dropoff drive at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW) to benefit students and families served by the Care Center, until 4 pm.
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open noon-8 pm today – drop in any time to see what’s on display for this year’s Southwest Artist Showcase.
POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Long-distance advocacy via handwritten postcards sent to voters in other states, with just one week to go until Election Day – drop in 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all welcome.
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting at noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), Program: “Nancy Ward of the World Justice Project, focused on “action to advance the rule of law.”
CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)
HIGH-SCHOOL SOCCER: One home post-season girls-soccer match – West Seattle vs. Seattle Academy at Delridge Playfield (4501 Delridge Way SW), 3:30 pm.
DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.
SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm tonight, play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).
FREE TRACK RUN: All runners welcome! Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for this free weekly run at 6:15 pm.
MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: The West Seattle group is reading “Goodbye Hello” by Adam Berry this month; you can buy it at Pegasus Books in The Junction. The meeting is 7 pm tonight at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), upper bar area.
HOPE LUTHERAN KINDERGARTEN INFO NIGHT: 6:30 pm at Hope Lutheran School (42nd/Oregon).
‘TALES FROM THE HEARTH’: 6:30 pm online with Toastmasters 832 sharing “spooky tales, heartwarming stories, and festive fun as we celebrate the magic of fall together!” Our calendar listing explains how to RSVP for the link.
OPEN CHOIR REHEARSAL: As previewed here, the Boeing Employees Choir (which is actually open to all) is having an open rehearsal at 6:30 pm at American Legion Post 160 (3618 SW Alaska).
MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).
BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! Tuesday nights bring Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia options for Tuesday – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
Planning an event? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here’s our highlight list for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
COMMUNITY CUP SHOWCASE: Multiple artists’ cup creations are on display all month at Dubsea Coffee (9910 8th SW), open until 2 pm.
FOOD/CLOTHING DRIVE BEGINS: First day of the dropoff drive at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW) to benefit students and families served by the Care Center, until 4 pm.
DINE-IN BENEFIT: Mission Cantina (2325 California SW) is donating part of the proceeds to the Sanislo Elementary PTA if you dine/drink at the restaurant 4 pm-midnight tonight.
SPORTS: One girls-soccer home match today – Chief Sealth IHS hosts Franklin, 5:15 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday brings “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.
D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, including first-time players.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm evening group with Listening to Grief, preregistration required. (4034 California SW)
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Three places to play tonight – 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)
MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: You’re invited to free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
MEDITATION IN ALKI: The Alki Dharma Community also hosts Monday night meditation at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), 7-8:30 pm.
MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley in back of Bonjour Vietnam is open – tonight, live music from The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
SING! 9 pm start for Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
If you have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
The photo is from a texter who reports train trouble near Salty’s (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor):
Ran into the block at the end of the track, one set of wheels on top of block, car leaning over a bit.
It does not appear to be affecting traffic, either on the path or the street.
(Divers carved pumpkins under water at Alki on Saturday – photo by Don Brubeck)
Here are the highlights of what’s happening in our area today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings). First, two traffic alerts:
LOW BRIDGE CLOSURE: The West Seattle low bridge is closed to all surface traffic – bike/foot path as well as vehicle. lanes – for reinstallation of a turn cylinder, and might not reopen until 10 pm tonight. Check here to see if it opens sooner.
WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION EXPANDED STREET CLOSURE: The West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival will stretch the usual Sunday closure of California Avenue SW a block further south, to Edmunds. More on the festival in a moment, but here’s what else is going on:
DIA DE MUERTOS BRUNCH: Special weekend brunch at La Chingona Taqueria (2940 SW Avalon Way), 8 am-2 pm.
SWIM IN THE SOUND: At 9 am, dive into the weekly group plunge into Puget Sound off Alki – meet at Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki).
WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon).
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: As usual, open 10 am-2 pm, with seasonal produce, plus beverages, baked goods, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared food, nuts, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)
WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION HARVEST FESTIVAL: The biggest day of fall in downtown West Seattle! 11 am-2 pm – here’s the event schedule, starting with the costume parade from Junction Plaza Park (42nd/Alaska), also featuring trick-or-treating (at businesses as well as booths), the chili cookoff (here’s who’s competing) raising money for the West Seattle Food Bank, the Thrillers dancing at noon, live music, other fall-fun activities.
SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR MEETING: Three days after Seattle Public Schools went public with their proposal to close Sanislo Elementary and three other schools around the city, West Seattle/South Park school-board director Gina Topp is holding her monthly community-conversation meeting, 11 am at High Point Library (35th & Raymond).
BALLOT INITIATIVES PRESENTATION @ ALKI UCC: Still making up your mind about the statewide initiatives on the general-election ballot? 11:30 am at 6115 SW Hinds, Alki UCC is hosting presentations about them.
THE GREAT PUMPKIN SEARCH: 1-3 pm, the Fauntleroy Community Association invites you to come look for hidden pumpkins in the Endolyne area.
WITCHES AND WIZARDS PADDLE: Set out to sea in costume from Seacrest (1660 Harbor SW), 1-3 pm – details in our calendar listing.
FREE ART WORKSHOP: At Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 1-2 pm, letterpress art with Partners in Print.
CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California; WSB sponsor) – our calendar listing has info on the book they’re discussing today.
WSPC FALL FESTIVAL: 5-7 pm, from costumes to chili, all-ages fun at West Side Presbyterian Church (3601 California SW).
FREE COMMUNITY YOGA: 5 pm at Dragonfly (5270 California SW), raising money to fight childhood hunger in White Center.
‘BEYOND LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT’: Series of Sunday night events at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW):
We are pleased to be able to offer this series to our community and invite all who are interested in learning more about the history and future of the Duwamish tribe and the effects of colonization on the Indigenous community to join us.
5 pm-6 pm, no RSVP required.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday night music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.
Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be listed on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Just email us the basics – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Haunted ‘construction site’ in 2700 block 38th SW, photo sent by Nichol)
Day two of our Hallo-weekend. First, a traffic alert:
LOW BRIDGE CLOSURE CONTINUES: The West Seattle low bridge is closed to all surface traffic – bike/foot path as well as vehicle. lanes – for reinstallation of a turn cylinder, and might not reopen until late Sunday.
Next – the Hallo-weekend highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
DIA DE MUERTOS BRUNCH: Special weekend brunch at La Chingona Taqueria (2940 SW Avalon Way), 8 am-2 pm.
WEST SEATTLE MONSTER DASH: 9:30 am at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) – dash in costume! Benefits West Seattle Cooperative Preschools.
HALLOWEEN MOVIES AT THE ADMIRAL: Two screenings today, 10 am and 9 pm. (2343 California SW)
ALKI BEACH TRICK OR TREATING: Noon-2 pm at businesses all along the beach – see the map here.
TRICK OR TREES: Noon-4 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) is the epicenter of activities including free trees and a pet-costume contest.
PUMPKIN JUNCTION: Annual celebration of pumpkin beers and ciders! At The Beer Junction (4511 California SW), open noon-midnight.
WHITE CENTER TRUNK OR TREAT: 1-3 pm at 10452 15th Ave SW, the White Center Eagles are offering the day’s first round of trunk-or-treating.
BEER GARDEN TRICK-OR-TREATING: Candy, pumpkins, burgers … and for those 21+, beer. 2-6 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
(added) OLG HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: Indoor/outdoor fun at Our Lady of Guadalupe (34th/Myrtle), 3-6 pm.
ADMIRAL’S HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL: 3 pm-9 pm, starting at The Good Society (California and Lander).
TRINITY HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: At Trinity West Seattle (7751 35th SW), 3-7 pm, free family fun.
TRAIL OR TREAT: Trick-or-treat at Camp Long‘s cabins, 3:30 pm-7 pm. (5200 35th SW)
‘COME AS YOU AREN’T’ AT THE SKYLARK: Bands pretending to be other bands – the biggest night of the year at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW). Doors open at 5 pm, music at 6:30, 21+. The Skylark website has the full lineup of who’s (not) who.
‘NIGHTFALL’: This haunted experience, benefiting charity, continues tonight at a West Seattle private residence, 5:30-9:30. See our calendar listing for details.
TRUNK OR TREAT AT HOPE NORTH: Hope Lutheran School welcomes families to come see the decorated trunks while trick-or-treating in the Hope North parking Kot (4100 SW Genesee), 6:30-8 p.
MEEDS MANOR HAUNTED HOUSE: One of West Seattle’s most-famous haunted houses is open for the second of three nights tonight, at 3011 45th SW, accepting donations for youth basketball. 7-9 pm.
RADIO ENTHUSIASTS OF PUGET SOUND’S SPOOKTACULAR: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall – “The Radio Enthusiasts of Puget Sound (REPS) are celebrating Halloween by recreating spine-tingling radio dramas from the golden age of radio. The REPS actors, featuring Larry Albert of Imagination Theatre, will be joined by Sawyer Best on the mighty Wurlitzer organ and Bruce Johnson and Alice Watson, creating live sound effects.” Ticket info in our calendar listing.
OUT AT THE BOX, HALLOWEEN EDITION: Drag show with costume contest, 9:30 pm at Box Bar (5401 California SW), 21+, no cover.
(Friday sunset, photographed by Tom Trulin)
And everything else that’s up:
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.
HEAVILY MEDITATED: 9 am at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), free community meditation – RSVP here.
VACCINATION CLINIC: School clinic, but community’s welcome too – flu and COVID shots available, 9 am-3 pm at Madison Middle School (3429 45th SW).
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: West Seattle has TWO farmers’ markets – and today is your last chance of the year to shop at this one! Start your market shopping with this one – your weekly Saturday opportunity to go get fresh food from growers and makers – 10 am-2 pm, the market’s fourth season offers produce, plants, condiments, prepared food, more, plus free food for those in need! (9421 18th SW; WSB sponsor)
DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: Take your no-longer-needed or expired prescription drugs to the Southwest Precinct (2300 SW Webster) for no-questions-asked dropoff, 10 am-2 pm.
BEGINNER OLYMPIC AIRGUN DAY: Visit the Roger Dahl Rifle Range beneath West Seattle Stadium and try out this sport. 10 am-2 pm. (4432 35th SW)
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: You’re invited to join others taking a walk in Lincoln Park (meet at 47th/Fauntleroy), 10 am.
COMMUNITY CUP SHOWCASE: Rat City Studios and Rain City Clay‘s annual show at Dubsea Coffee continues – shop’s open for viewing, and beverages!, until 2 pm. (9910 8th SW)
SSC GARDEN CENTER: Gardening season is year-round! Student-grown plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.
MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.
GET YOUR FLEE BAG IN 45 MINUTES: Preparedness has never been so fun and fast. Join Alice Kuder from Just in Case for this free 45-minute session at 11 am.
Alice will also reveal the two most important steps you can take to be ready for “the big one” or any other natural disaster, plus more essential tips for safeguarding your home and loved ones. Small group and time for Q & A. Register at bit.ly/49cAGNM or by email: Alice@JustInCasePlans.com
This will be at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW).
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).
POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Last bonus Saturday session of long-distance get-out-the-vote advocacy, noon-2 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the new West Duwamish Greenbelt exhibit! (61st/Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is also open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
SOUL SISTERS SONG CIRCLE: Meets monthly, 1-3 pm. Lift your voice in songs and chants. Register to get the address.
\NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: The tasting room/wine bar is open 1-6 pm with student-produced wines and “affordable eats” at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Almond Brown. (4547 California SW)
JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday singing at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW), starting at 10 pm.
West Seattle event coming up? If the community’s welcome, your event is welcome to a spot on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo sent by Amy, no location given)
Hallo-weekend begins! The first major trick-or-treat event on the peninsula is part of what’s happening in West Seattle and vicinity for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (go there any time to look into the future), First, the Halloween/fall events:
PUMPKIN JUNCTION: Annual celebration of pumpkin beers and ciders! At The Beer Junction (4511 California SW), open noon-midnight.
ADMIRAL DISTRICT TRICK-OR-TREATING: Coordinated by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, with participants from North Admiral to South Admiral, 4-7 p.
‘NIGHTFALL’: This haunted experience, benefiting charity, continues tonight at a West Seattle private residence, 5:30-9:30. See our calendar listing for details.
BENEFIT MOVIE: The West Seattle High School Key Club is raising money for UNICEF by showing “Hocus Pocus” tonight at 6:30 pm – get a discount if you show up in costume! (3000 California SW) **CASH ONLY**
MEEDS MANOR HAUNTED HOUSE: One of West Seattle’s most-famous haunted houses is open for the first of three nights tonight, at 3011 45th SW, accepting donations for youth basketball. 7-9 pm.
WEST END GHOULS: West Seattle’s monthly drag extravaganza is for tonight a drag spooktacular! Doors at 7 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).
Now, everything else that’s up:
PET FOOD DONATION DRIVE: Another reminder that you can still donate at All The Best Pet Care (4722 Fauntleroy Way SW; WSB sponsor), as announced earlier this month – open until 7:30 pm tonight.
INDOOR PLAY: Need an indoor place for your little one to play? 10 am-11:30 am, you’re welcome to “Stay ‘n’ Play” at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Visit the Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) to see the art in this year’s Southwest Artist Showcase. The library is open today 10 am-6 pm.
SSC GARDEN CENTER: As we get further into fall, season-appropriate plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history, noon-4 pm. (61st SW & SW Stevens)
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open in the north lot of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).
VISCON CELLARS: Season’s just right for this cozy tasting room/wine bar, open for wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm – at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
SUMMIT ATLAS FUNDRAISER AT KENYON HALL: 6:30 pm “End of Eras“ fundraiser for Summit Atlas at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).
COMEDY AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 7-9 pm, steel guitarist Fraser Havens at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
THE BUG CLUB: Live at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm, free, all ages.
AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.
FOOTBALL: One local team plays tonight at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – Metro 2A champs Chief Sealth IHS vs. Lincoln at 7:30 pm.
BENEFIT SCREENING: “Call Me Dancer” at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), to benefit the theater program as well as West Seattle Performing Arts. Ticket info in our calendar listing.
MAKE IT LOUD: Tonight’s music at Southgate Roller Rink is: The Brittany Davis Group with special guests Lil Lebowski. 9 pm doors, $30 cover at the door, $5 skates, 21+. (9646 17th SW)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Epop tonight! (4547 California SW)
JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).
Are we missing anything? If you have something else to add to our event lists and calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Jerry Simmons)
Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight:
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Shop fall plants at the center, open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Annuals, perennials, sun, shade, natives, edibles, ground covers … wide variety!
PUMPKIN JUNCTION: Annual celebration of pumpkin beers and ciders! At The Beer Junction (4511 California SW), open noon-11 pm.
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for info on where they’re playing today.
SOUND TRANSIT BOARD: 1:30 pm today is the meeting at which the board will consider officially choosing the West Seattle route and station locations. The agenda has info on how to comment and how to participate remotely, or you can go downtown for the meeting (401 S. Jackson).
STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).
MONSTER DASH PACKET PICKUP: Signed up for this Saturday’s West Seattle Monster Dash? You can stop by West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) 3-6 pm to pick up your packet.
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: Every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Paparepas.
VISCON CELLARS: The West Seattle winery’s tasting room/wine bar is open 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) for wine by the glass or bottle!
PNW WINE TASTING SERIES: 5-6:30 pm at West Seattle Wine Cellars (6026 California SW), details in our calendar listing.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for a group walk in Lincoln Park – details in our calendar listing.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: New meeting spot for the 6 pm weekly run – now departing from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).
‘FAMILIES EMBRACING ANTI-BIAS VALUES’: As previewed here, this 6:30 pm screening presented by two local school groups will include a chance to talk with the film’s producer. At South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Olympic Hall (6000 16th SW).
HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: 6:30 pm, meet at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) for a 3-mile run through the neighborhood. (Walking option, too!)
TRAUMATIC LOSS GRIEF-SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm with Listening to Grief, meeting at Counseling West Seattle (6957 California SW), preregistration required – info in our calendar listing.
QUIETING THE INNER CRITIC: 7 pm presentation at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW) – free but preregistration requested – here’s how.
YALE WHIFFENPOOFS WITH ENDOLYNE CHOIR: The Endolyne Children’s Choir presents the Yale Whiffenpoofs, “America’s oldest collegiate a cappella group.” 7 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW) – get your ticket(s) here.
TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).
Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Honey bee, photographed by Steve Bender)
Here’s what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can always look ahead, and where you’ll find even more events than we spotlight in the list):
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy at 10 am. Details in our calendar listing.
TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: The Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open noon to 8 pm, and you can visit any time to see what community artists are showing this year, until late October.
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL AT VILLAGE GREEN: Community members 55+ are invited to come celebrate the season at Village Green West Seattle (2615 SW Barton; WSB sponsor), 12:30-2 pm.
HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), volunteers can help K-12 students with their homework.
OFF-LEASH AREA DROP-IN MEETING: As previewed here, 4-6 pm is your chance to go to the site of West Seattle’s future second off-leash area (dog park) and find out more about the project while offering comments. Happening in the overflow parking area south of the stadium. (4432 35th SW)
WEST SEATTLE CHAMBER AFTER-HOURS: West Seattle Arcade (2758 Alki SW) is the site of this month’s networking event, 5:30-7:30 pm.
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it, don’t toss it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).
HEALING THROUGH CREATIVITY: 14-week online group following “The Artist’s Way” meets starting tonight, 6 pm – info in our calendar listing.
FAUNTLEROY FERRY DOCK COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP: Updates on the project at a 6 pm online meeting. Get the attendance link by going here.
TRIVIA x 4: Four trivia options tonight: At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) offers trivia … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
HALLOWEEN LIGHTS RUN: The regular 6:15 pm weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run is – tonight – their first-ever Halloween Lights Run, as explained in our calendar listing.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)
HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: The newest plan for Metro bus-stop changes is part of what’s on the HPAC agenda for this online meeting at 7 pm. Link and more info are here.
MUSIC BINGO X 2: One night, two games! Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm … At Three 9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), you can play MINGO music bingo, hosted by Mingo Maniac, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays.
KUNDALINI YOGA AND GONG BATH: 7 pm with Inner Alchemy at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35; ticket link is in our calendar listing.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your turn in the spotlight! 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Northern Flicker with rainbow in background, photo by Michelle Green)
Here’s our list of what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly from our Event Calendar, where you can get a preview days, weeks, even months ahead
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is open noon-8 pm today – drop in any time to see what’s on display for this year’s Southwest Artist Showcase.
POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Long-distance advocacy via handwritten postcards to be sent to voters in other states, with just three weeks to go until Election Day – drop in 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all welcome.
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting at noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), Program: “Nancy Ward of the World Justice Project, focused on “action to advance the rule of law.”
CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). All levels welcome. (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)
DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t bring your own.
SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm tonight, play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).
FREE TRACK RUN: All runners welcome! Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for this free weekly run at 6:15 pm.
OPEN CHOIR REHEARSAL: As previewed here, the Boeing Employees Choir (which is actually open to all) is having an open rehearsal at 6:30 pm at American Legion Post 160 (3618 SW Alaska).
MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).
BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! Tuesday nights bring Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia options for Tuesday – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
SCHOOL-LEVIES INFO SESSION: As we’ve been reporting, Seattle Public Schools is proposing two major levies to go to voters in February, including the BEX VI levy with a proposed $50 million addition at Chief Sealth IHS. Tonight at 6:30 pm, the district is offering an online informational session; look for the link on this page pre-meeting (we’ll add it here when we get it, too – update – the link can be found here).
HIGH-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Two 7 pm home matches – West Seattle HS vs. Franklin (3000 California SW) and Chief Sealth IHS vs. Lincoln (2600 SW Thistle).
Planning an event? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Sunday sunset from Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook, photo by Eugene Lee)
Here’s our highlight list for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
COMMUNITY CUP SHOWCASE: Multiple artists’ cup creations are on display all month at Dubsea Coffee (9910 8th SW), open until 2 pm.
ARBOR HEIGHTS FOOD TRUCK: Rotating semiweekly food truck visits, 40th/107th, 4-7 pm.
GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday brings “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.
D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, including first-time players.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm evening group with Listening to Grief, preregistration required. (4034 California SW)
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Four places to play tonight – Every-other-week music quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)
MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: You’re invited to free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
MEDITATION IN ALKI: The Alki Dharma Community also hosts Monday night meditation at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), 7-8:30 pm.
MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley in back of Bonjour Vietnam is open – tonight, live music from The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
SING! 9 pm start for Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
If you have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Jerry Simmons)
Here are the highlights of what’s happening in our area today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more listings):
SWIM IN THE SOUND: At 9 am, dive into the weekly group plunge into Puget Sound off Alki – meet at Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki).
WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: As usual, open 10 am-2 pm, with seasonal produce, plus beverages, baked goods, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared food, nuts, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)
SMALL BIZ POP-UP: While you’re in The Junction for the Farmers’ Market, check out this market, with small-biz pop-ups, 10 am-2 pm at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW).
ALKI UCC DONATION DRIVE: Here’s what the church at 6115 SW Hinds is collecting today:
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Front Courtyard
This month’s priority: warm clothing, particularly coats for men, and NEW SOCKS, SOCKS, SOCKS!Also needed: Non-perishable food, men’s work clothing, hygiene items, and outdoor gear: tents, tarps, blankets, etc.
Donations are distributed through the Westside Interfaith Network (WIN) Saturday lunch, hosted in White Center. Deepest gratitude to our community for your generous support of our neighbors in need.
SELF-CARE SUNDAY: Fun activities 11 am-3 pm at Camp Long (5200 35th SW), hosted by Maslow’s Closet – see the plan here!
PUMPKIN PATCH AT OUNCES: Noon-7 pm, second weekend!
Cascadia Produce has turned our beer garden into a Pumpkin Patch! Pick out your pumpkins, snap pics at the hay-bale photo booth, get festive for fall and drink beer while you’re at it! Patch will be open when Ounces is (Tuesdays – Sundays) thru 10/26! It’s FREE (no entry fee), all ages and dogs welcome!
(3809 Delridge Way SW)
FEATHER IN THE WIND ART SHOW: 12-6 pm, final day for this pop-up art show with five artists in the upstairs annex at Alki Arts (6030 California SW)
ART-GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH … and glass-blowing demos! Noon-4 pm at Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way).
FREE ART WORKSHOP: At Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 1-2 pm, with Eileen Jiminez.
FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: Rain or shine, the festival is happening! 2-5 pm on both sides of the 9100 block of California SW, free fall fun including pumpkin painting, birdhouse building, bunny petting, live music, “cake trot,” much more. See the event schedule, activity list, and map here.
DINE OUT TO SUPPORT CO-OP PRESCHOOLS: Both locations of Future Primitive Brewing, and associated food providers, are donating a part of their proceeds to four local co-op preschools 3-8 pm today – details in our calendar listing.
JERRY CANTRELL SIGNING AT EASY STREET: 4 pm, Jerry Cantrell signs his new album at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW). Our calendar listing explains how to get in.
‘BEYOND LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT’: Series of Sunday night events at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW):
We are pleased to be able to offer this series to our community and invite all who are interested in learning more about the history and future of the Duwamish tribe and the effects of colonization on the Indigenous community to join us.
5 pm-6 pm, no RSVP required.
BYRD ENSEMBLE IN CONCERT, WITH TICKET DEAL: 7:30 pm at Holy Rosary Church (42nd SW/SW Genesee), the Byrd Ensemble (WSB sponsor) sings music of “The Tudors.” Get your ticket(s) online with code WSBLOG30 for a discount price.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday night music with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.
Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be listed on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Just email us the basics – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by James Bratsanos)
The weekend begins! Here are the highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.
SALTY HALF/10K: No day-of-race signup, so if you’re not registered, you’re out of luck, but we’re noting that runners will be starting at 8:30 am from Don Armeni Boat Ramp (1222 Harbor SW) and heading toward Lincoln Park. No road closures planned.
HEAVILY MEDITATED: 9 am at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), free community meditation – RSVP here.
VACCINATION CLINIC: School clinic, but community’s welcome too – flu and COVID shots available, 9 am-3 pm at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle).
HIKE THE WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT: Second-to-last monthly hike this year! Meet at 9:30 am at south end of Pathfinder K-8 parking lot (1901 SW Genesee).
HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 9:30 am-11:30 am, whether you’re interested in preschool or K-8. (42nd SW & SW Genesee)
DUWAMISH ALIVE! Twice-yearly mega-work party, 10 am-2 pm at various locations in the Duwamish River watershed and on the river itself. Some spots still need volunteer help – go here to see where you can pitch in.
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: West Seattle has TWO farmers’ markets every weekend right now – but this is your second-to-last chance of the year to shop at this one! Start your market shopping with this one – your weekly Saturday opportunity to go get fresh food from growers and makers – 10 am-2 pm, the market’s fourth season offers produce, plants, condiments, prepared food, more, continuing weekly through late October! (9421 18th SW; WSB sponsor)
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: You’re invited to join others taking a walk in Lincoln Park (meet at 47th/Fauntleroy), 10 am.
WHITE CENTER HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 10 am-4 pm at WC Eagles (10452 15th SW).
COMMUNITY CUP SHOWCASE: Rat City Studios and Rain City Clay‘s annual show at Dubsea Coffee continues – shop’s open for viewing, and beverages!, until 2 pm. (9910 8th SW)
WEST SEATTLE BEE GARDEN: Volunteer work party, 10 am-noon. (3201 SW Graham)
NANTES PARK: Volunteer work party, 10 am-1 pm. (5062 SW Admiral Way)
SSC GARDEN CENTER: Gardening season is year-round! Student-grown plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.
MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).
DUWAMISH VALLEY COMMUNITY COALITION JOB FAIR: 11 am-2 pm at Concord International School (723 S. Concord) in South Park:
Are you looking for job or internship opportunities? Duwamish River Community Coalition and partners are working to connect youth and adults in South Park and Georgetown with hiring employers in the Duwamish Valley. This event includes resources for resumes, work clothing, driver’s licenses and IDs, interview skills, and more. This event is free and open to the public, including people in all stages of career and education.
POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Another bonus Saturday session of long-distance get-out-the-vote advocacy, noon-2 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
FEATHER IN THE WIND ART SHOW: 12-6 pm, second day for this pop-up art show with five artists in the upstairs annex at Alki Arts (6030 California SW)
ART-GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH … and glass-blowing demos! Noon-4 pm at Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way).
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the new West Duwamish Greenbelt exhibit! (61st/Stevens)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is also open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
\NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: The tasting room/wine bar is open 1-6 pm with student-produced wines and “affordable eats” at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
‘NIGHTFALL’: This haunted experience, benefiting charity, continues tonight at a West Seattle private residence, 5:30-9:30. See our calendar listing for details.
WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIES: They’re back! 6:30 pm at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation (7141 California SW), “Stories of Us,” with filmmaker Melinda Raebyne present for the screening and discussion.
WESTSIDE INTERFAITH NETWORK CHILI COOKOFF: First-ever chili-cookoff fundraiser for WIN, 6:30 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW), ticket info in our calendar listing.
ROO FORREST & FRIENDS: Performing 7-9 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover.
ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)
LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Lookout Mountain Lookout feat. Hayward Sun, performing at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7 pm doors, 7:30 pm show, tickets here.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Deejay Gerze and Wannacut Farms present Glasses Malone Unplugged, doors at 7, music at 8, 21+, $35/door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Topspin. (4547 California SW)
JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday singing at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW), starting at 10 pm.
West Seattle event coming up? If the community’s welcome, your event is welcome to a spot on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Thursday night’s moonrise – photo by Mark B. Bauschke Photography)
Here’s our reminder list of what’s happening in West Seattle and vicinity for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (go there any time to look into the future):
LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY MOVE-A-THON: This year’s move-a-thon, the Rainbow Ramble, is happening today, and the PTA invites community support to reach the fundraising goal.
PET FOOD DONATION DRIVE: Reminder that you can still donate at All The Best Pet Care (4722 Fauntleroy Way SW; WSB sponsor), as announced earlier this month – open until 7:30 pm tonight.
INDOOR PLAY: Need an indoor place for your little one to play? 10 am-11:30 am, you’re welcome to “Stay ‘n’ Play” at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).
SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Visit the Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) to see the art in this year’s Southwest Artist Showcase. The library is open today 10 am-6 pm.
SSC GARDEN CENTER: Fall is here, and season-appropriate plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm.
ART-GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH … and glass-blowing demos! Noon-4 pm at Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way).
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history, noon-4 pm. (61st SW & SW Stevens)
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open in the north lot of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).
FOOTBALL: One game tonight at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – West Seattle HS (2-3) vs. Ingraham at 4:30 pm.
FEATHER IN THE WIND ART SHOW: 5-7 pm, opening night for this pop-up art show with five artists in the upstairs annex at Alki Arts (6030 California SW)
VISCON CELLARS: Season’s just right for this cozy tasting room/wine bar, open for wine by the glass or bottle – 5-9 pm – at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
FOOD POP-UP: Lovely & Dapper Desserts, McCormick Jam Co., and Timmy’s smash burgers, 5-9 pm at The Nook (2206 California SW).
‘NIGHTFALL’: This haunted experience, benefiting charity, opens tonight at a West Seattle private residence, 5:30-9:30. See our calendar listing for details.
WHITE CENTER FOOD BANK DINNER/AUCTION: 6 pm, “Bring It Home,” at Sea Mar Community Center (9635 Des Moines Memorial Dr S) – details in our calendar listing.
AT KENYON HALL: 6 pm signups, 6:30 pm music, for the monthly “incubator night.” (7904 35th SW)
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, music 8 pm, West Seattle favorites Not Dead Yet, with Snowday and The Flat Rocks, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 7-9 pm, steel guitarist Fraser Havens at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.
FULL MOON SOUND BATH: 7:30 pm with Inner Alchemy, $40. (3618 SW Alaska)
MAKE IT LOUD: Tonight’s music at Southgate Roller Rink is: Annie J EP Release Party with Kate Dinsmore and Julian Forest. 9 pm doors, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. (9646 17th SW)
REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Mike Illvester tonight! (4547 California SW)
JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).
Are we missing anything? If you have something else to add to our event lists and calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Better late than never, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for the rest of today/tonight:
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Shop fall plants at the center, open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus. Annuals, perennials, sun, shade, natives, edibles, ground covers … wide variety!
ART-GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH … and glass-blowing demos! Noon-4 pm at Avalon Glassworks (2914 SW Avalon Way).
POSTCARDS FOR DEMOCRACY POP-UP: 1-4 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for info on where they’re playing today.
STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).
SOCCER: Both high-school girls’ teams play locally today – WSHS plays Seattle Prep at 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th SW & SW Myrtle); CSIHS takes on Foss at 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: Every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Zaytoona.
VISCON CELLARS: In addition to participating in tonight’s West Seattle Art Walk (with a reception for featured artist Jessie Summa Russo), the West Seattle winery’s tasting room/wine bar is open 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) for wine by the glass or bottle!
PNW WINE TASTING SERIES: 5-6:30 pm at West Seattle Wine Cellars (6026 California SW), details in our calendar listing.
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for a group walk in Lincoln Park – details in our calendar listing.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: New meeting spot for the 6 pm weekly run – now from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).
HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: 6:30 pm, meet at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) for a 3-mile run through the neighborhood. (Walking option, too!)
ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), in-person and online (connection info here), with guests including City Attorney Ann Davison.
TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).
Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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