West Seattle, Washington
19 Thursday
(California sea lion ‘sailing’ off Lincoln Park – photo by Katie Smith)
Options for your Thursday afternoon/evening, from our West Seattle Event Calendar:
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayers@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today.
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room on the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus is open 1-6 pm Thursdays.
THURSDAY FOOD-TRUCK POP-UP: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), the Tat’s Deli truck will be visiting.
HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also at HP Corner Store, meet up at 6:30 pm for a three-mile run!
ARTISTRY OF THE BOOK: 6 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor):
Artistry of the Book: How a novel becomes a work of visual art
Two West Seattle-ites — debut author, Rebekah Anderson, and book designer, Lauren Grosskopf — will discuss the collaborative process of putting a book cover and interiors together for a new novel, “The Grand Promise,” that reflect the story’s themes.
“The Grand Promise” is a work of literary fiction about the real communities impacted by the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam in the 1930s. The novel was called “a gripping debut” by best-selling local author Jonathan Evison, “a thoughtful look” by Kirkus Reviews, and “enthralling” by Publishers Weekly.
The talk between author and designer will be followed by a reading and book signing.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet at The Good Society (California/Lander) at 6 pm for a 3-mile run – more in our calendar listing.
ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: The ACC meets at 7 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) or online (access info is in our calendar listing), with scheduled guests from SDOT (scooter share), SPU (Pump Station 38), and SPD. All welcome.
PIANO REQUESTS: You ask, they’ll play, 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).
THEATER: Third week for “Zach” by Christian St. Croix, directed by Sara Porkalob, at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm. Tickets here.
There’s even more in our calendar!
(Tuesday’s sunset, photographed by Jan Pendergrass)
Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
LIBRARY LEVY SPENDING REPORT: That’s part of what’s planned for the City Council’s Public Assets & Homelessness Committee, meeting at 2 pm today – the agenda explains how to watch/participate.
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Don’t replace it – fix it! Weekly event, 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).
TRIVIA x 6: Here’s where to play tonight. At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) now offers trivia … at 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; there’s 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska); trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
JAZZ NIGHT: 6:30 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)
MUSIC BINGO: Play weekly at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT BENBOW ROOM: 9 pm-2 am – info in our calendar listing. (4210 SW Admiral Way)
Planning an event – presentation, meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, or … – that could be featured on West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? Tell us about it! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Lincoln Park – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
It’s cooldown Tuesday! Here’s what’s ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Long-distance political advocacy and networking continues 10:30 am at C & P Coffee Company – just drop in to join in. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): “Are you looking for a new activity to keep your brain sharp and clear? The Senior Center Chess Club welcomes both novice and experienced players. Join us at 1:30 p.m. for lessons, short tutorials, and chess for all levels of expertise.” (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)
CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm this afternoon, it’s the full council’s weekly meeting, online or at City Hall (600 4th Ave.). See the agenda here; the meeting is viewable via Seattle Channel.
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.
SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS: West Seattle HS plays Lake Washington in the opening round of the district tournament, 5:30 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm, you can play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).
IMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING SKILLS: That’s part of what you can do with West Seattle Toastmasters 832, meeting online at 6:30 tonight.
OPEN MIC: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).
TRIVIA X 3: Three West Seattle places where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska).
BELLE OF THE BALLS BINGO: Play bingo with Cookie Couture at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm. Free, all ages!
You can look into the future any time via our event calendar – if you have something to include on it, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Wisteria in bloom, photographed in West Seattle by Jerry Simmons)
Here’s the list for the rest of today/tonight – all indoors, if you’re looking to stay cool! – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
BABY STORY TIME: Noon-12:30 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).
MONDAY MOVIE: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), “Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of,” today featuring “Double or Nothing.” Free popcorn! Contact SCWS to register in advance.
CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.
OPEN MIC: Weekly BedHead Open Mic at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau), 6:30 pm – info in our calendar listing.
D&D: Open D&D starts at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), all welcome, even first-time players. $5.
COMEDY NIGHT: “Routine Killers” monthly show at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 7 pm, ticket link and lineup in our calendar listing.
FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation event at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
ALKI MEDITATION: Free twice-monthly Dharma Community meditation, 7-8:30 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).
PLAY TRIVIA! Three options on Monday nights for playing trivia – 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)
YOGA AND SOUND BATH: 7 pm at Sacred Growing Space (7358 35th SW), $35.
MONDAY MUSIC: Live music with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
Have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar ? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
High-school sports postseason updates:
BASEBALL: West Seattle High School finished the Metro League tournament last night with second place after a 5-2 loss to Lincoln at Steve Cox Memorial Park. The Wildcats, now 20-3, have led the league all season and now head to the state championships. We’re awaiting word of their first game; the tournament starts Tuesday, and the matchups will be posted here.
SOFTBALL: After their final two games at the Metro League softball tournament, WSHS took sixth place and is moving on to districts. Friday at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex, the Wildcats beat Lincoln 12-2 and then lost to Bishop Blanchet 7-6. WSHS’s first district game is Tuesday at NCSWAC, 5:30 pm vs. Lake Washington.
Here’s what’s on the schedule for this Mother’s Day Sunday in West Seattle:
GARAGE/YARD SALE SEQUELS: These sales that registered for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day said in their listings or announced post-WSCGSD that they’d be open today too (check the map/list for locations and details) – #38, #106, #141 (8-noon today), #142, #171, #367. (added) Also benefit sale #16, “the plant sale fundraiser for LUNG FORCE walk,” plus other items, treats bottled water, lemonade. (See comments below, too!)
(Saturday photo by David Hutchinson)
SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN PEONY FESTIVAL: 10 am-4 pm, celebrate peony blossoms with cultural activities at the garden. More info here. (5640 16th SW)
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm; the market offers spring produce as well as flowers (need some for Mother’s Day?), cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)
CHALLAH BRAIDING: The West Seattle Torah Learning Center will be at the market today, 10 am-2 pm, to demonstrate challah braiding.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: June Star performs at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm.
MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY: Free classical concert with the Ladies’ Musical Club at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), 3 pm. The program is in our calendar listing.
THEATER: Matinee for “Zach” by Christian St. Croix, directed by Sara Porkalob, at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm. Tickets here.
TIM’S TAVERN: 5-8 pm at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th), Shakin’ Sunday with Johnny7 and the Black Crabs. More info here.
END THE WEEKEND PEACEFULLY: Inner Alchemy offers Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, and Gong Bath from 7-8:30 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska). RSVP/fee info is in our calendar listing.
SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW), 8 pm and 9 pm sets.
Have an event – one-time or recurring – to add to our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Leading the list of what’s happening as your weekend begins – West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2023 is here!
Some started early, like Gladys at Sale #73, where they’re raising money for The Mount. This is the first year that more than 400 sales registered to be on the map, which you’ll find here, along with links to the printable list and mini-lists we’ve published this week – benefit sales, big sales, business sales, plant sales, pet-item sales, and sales expecting to offer lemonade stands (and what a day for them). Also check that page for announcements and last-minute cancellations. Whether you’re selling or shopping, if you have a fun photo, email or text it (please include the sale #). Updates all day!
Also on the list for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
STAMP OUT HUNGER: Before you head out for the day, get your bag of nonperishable food donations out by your mailbox or wherever you get your mail, so your letter carrier can pick it up for this one-day nationwide door-to-door food drive.
FREE FIT4BABY CLASS: 9 am at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki)
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 9:30 am-3 pm, the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center will be open, selling a vast variety of student-grown plants. (6000 16th SW, north end of campus)
(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN PEONY FESTIVAL: 10 am-4 pm, celebrate peony blossoms with cultural activities at the garden. More info here. Continues Sunday. (5640 16th SW)
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:15-10:45 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Find out about Marco’s music here.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in West Seattle, registration required – see full details in our calendar listing.
DICK’S DRIVE-IN TRUCK: The famous Dick’s truck brings burgers and shakes to Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) 11 am-2 pm.
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2234 SW Orchard)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: You’re invited to visit the home of West Seattle’s history noon-4 pm Saturdays. (3003 61st SW)
VISCON CELLARS: 1-6 pm, visit the tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle. Learn about their wines here! (5910 California SW)
HERON’S NEST MUSIC FESTIVAL: 1-9 pm, enjoy music and more while supporting this cool green haven uphill from the Duwamish River. (4818 Puget Way SW)
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Taste, sip, buy student-produced wine at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor; 6000 16th SW), 1-6 pm.
CHOIR CONCERT: 3 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), the Boeing Employees Choir invites you to a free concert.
LIVE AT EASY STREET: 6 pm, Babes in Canyon, live at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), free, all ages.
BASEBALL: 7 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd), West Seattle HS plays Lincoln for the Metro League title.
THE MAMA-LOGUES: The “comedy show about motherhood” is back, 7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).
SILENT DISCO: Dance up a storm with music only you can hear, 7-9:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki).
THEATER: Second weekend for “Zach” by Christian St. Croix, directed by Sara Porkalob, at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm. Tickets here.
AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, for live music with Bad With Birds, Pent Up!, Hillwood, $10 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
AT TIM’S TAVERN: 7:30 pm show at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th) – Planets in the Ocean, Guest Directors, Tiny Jackets. All ages. More info here.
OUT AT THE BOX: Drag show at Box Bar (5401 California SW), 9:30 pm. 21+.
If you have a show, sale, event, meeting, seminar, reading, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, or ? for our calendar … please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by James Bratsanos)
For the rest of your Friday, here are the highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
GARDEN CENTER OPEN: Need more plants for your garden, containers, etc.? You can shop at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center, open with a wide variety of plants, until 3 pm. (North end of campus, 6000 16th SW)
SCRABBLE CLUB: Come play 12:30-1:30 pm at Margie’s Café in the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open for visits at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Field events today, starting with a 3 pm coaches’ meeting at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
VISCON CELLARS: Stop by Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) for wine by the glass or bottle, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW).
SILENT DISCO: Dance like nobody else can hear the music! 5-7 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki).
DRAG COCKTAIL HOUR: 6-7 pm at The Locol (7902 35th SW), preceding and featuring performers from the next entry …
KENYON HALL CABARET: 7 pm, all-ages drag show, hosted by Jizzuhbell Johnson. (7904 35th SW)
THE MAMA-LOGUES: The “comedy show about motherhood” is back! 7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW); ticket info is in our calendar listing.
MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Bad With Birds, Pent Up!, Hillwood take the stage tonight. Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. 21+. $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: Songwriters’ Showcase at 7 pm (5612 California SW).
THEATER: Second weekend for “Zach” by Christian St. Croix, directed by Sara Porkalob, at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm. Tickets here.
Something to add to our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Tonight, five highlights in our preview list from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – first, it’s West Seattle Art WalkC night!
That’s the list of who’s participating – where you’ll find art (some venues with the artist present) and/or food and drink specials for Art Walk night. General Art Walk hours are “5 pm until late,” but some venues start earlier or later. For specifics – including artist previews – go here. Participants this month include these WSB sponsors, north to south:
LAKE WASHINGTON PHYSICAL THERAPY (1309 Harbor SW) – “Spring and the 4 Elements” show, 7-8 pm reception
WEST SEATTLE REALTY (2715 California SW) – Warren Pope, reception 5-9 pm
VERITY CREDIT UNION (4505 California SW) – Heidi Gottshall, 5:30- 8 pm reception
QUAIL PARK OF WEST SEATTLE (4515 41st SW) – Virginia B and Doug Peak, reception 4-8 pm
ARTSWEST (4711 California SW) – Rodger Greene, reception 4-7 pm (then go see “Zach” at 7:30 pm in the theater!)
CANNA WEST CULTURE SHOP (5435 California SW) – Mason Heckett, 5-8 pm reception
Many other amazing artists and venues are participating this month – so browse the preview post to see many more!
Four other major highlights:
SOUTHWEST PRECINCT CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 6 pm at the precinct (Delridge/Webster), it’s your chance to hear from police and ask questions – specific incidents or trends, for example – plus guest speakers, this month from Parking Enforcement. If you can’t get to the precinct in person, you can attend online – that information is in our calendar listing.
WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: Also at 6 pm, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society presents this month’s speaker – paranormal investigator Ross Allison. This renowned “ghost hunter” will speak during an online event; our calendar listing has the registration link.
MATILDA JR. THE MUSICAL: Go support the 8th graders of Our Lady of Guadalupe as they stage a one-night-only performance of “Matilda Jr. the Musical.” Doors at 6:30, show at 7 pm, runs about 40 minutes, at OLG’s Walmesley Center (north side of 35th/Myrtle) – details in our calendar listing.
LGBTQIA+ BUSINESS OWNERS’ MEETUP: First-ever meetup for LGBTQIA+ business owners from West Seattle and White Center, 7 pm at Launchpad (6030 California SW)
There’s even more in our calendar!
(Looking toward Alki from offshore – photo by Lewis Leiboh)
Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
HISTORY HOUR: The Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) presents, for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: “Hidden Histories: The South Vietnamese Side of the Vietnam War.” 1 pm, free, but please contact SCWS to RSVP.
SOFTBALL: The Metro League tournament is at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), with both local teams playing this afternoon (and possibly this evening, if they win), starting with Chief Sealth IHS vs. Lincoln at 1:30 and West Seattle HS vs. Ingraham at 3:30.
LOW-LOW TIDE: Still good for beach walking – it’s out to -2.2 feet at 3:10 pm.
BASEBALL: Chief Sealth IHS plays Seattle Prep in a must-win postseason game, 4:30 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd, White Center).
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Don’t replace it – fix it! Weekly event, 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).
TRIVIA x 6: Here’s where to play tonight. At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) now offers trivia … at 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; there’s 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska); trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
JAZZ NIGHT: 6:30 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)
34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm online meeting, including an update on the legislative session with 34th District legislators and state Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz, plus an update from King County Proecutor Leesa Manion – more agenda highlights plus the registration link are here.
MUSIC BINGO: Play weekly at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT BENBOW ROOM: 9 pm-2 am – info in our calendar listing. (4210 SW Admiral Way)
Planning an event – presentation, meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, or … – that could be featured on West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? Tell us about it! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Baby bunny, photographed by Emily Carston at Lincoln Park)
Here’s the list for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
MONDAY MOVIE: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), “Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of,” today featuring “The Seventh Victim.” Free popcorn! Contact SCWS to register in advance.
LOW-LOW TIDE: It’ll be out to -2.8 feet at 1:30 pm.
CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm, viewable online – info is in this week’s agenda.
CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.
OPEN MIC: Weekly BedHead Open Mic at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau), 6:30 pm – info in our calendar listing.
D&D: Open D&D starts at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), all welcome, even first-time players. $5.
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: West Seattle High School plays O’Dea at 7 pm, Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd), as the Metro League tournament continues – ticket info here.
FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation event at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
ALKI MEDITATION: Free twice-monthly Dharma Community meditation, 7-8:30 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).
PLAY TRIVIA! Three options on Monday nights for playing trivia – 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)
YOGA AND SOUND BATH: 7 pm at Sacred Growing Space (7358 35th SW), $35.
MONDAY MUSIC: Live music with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
Have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar ? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Dogwood blossoms, photographed by Troy Sterk)
Highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
ONLINE RELIGIOUS SERVICES: See today’s lineup here.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm; the market offers spring produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)
EAT PIZZA, SUPPORT PLAYERS: Highline Premier FC gets part of the proceeds if you get food from MOD Pizza at 4755 Fauntleroy Way SW today. Open 10:30 am to 10 pm.
WEST SEATTLE BOAT SWAP: 11 am-4 pm, one more chance to sell and buy human-powered watercraft and gear at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor).
MAKERS’ MARKET: Dozens of vendors at Alki Bathhouse (60th/Alki), noon-5 pm – see the list in our calendar listing.
DERMOT KENNEDY SIGNING: The Irish star is in Seattle for a show later this week, and today 1-3 pm he’s at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) for a signing event – details in our calendar listing.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Judy Kaplan & Ann Radermacher perform at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm.
THEATER: First matinee for “Zach” by Christian St. Croix, directed by Sara Porkalob, at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm. Tickets here.
TIM’S TAVERN: 5-8 pm at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th), Shakin’ Sunday with Johnny7 and the Black Crabs. More info here.
ROLLER DERBY BEGINNER BOOTCAMP: 2 sessions a week for the next four weeks, starting 5:30 pm tonight at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW).
END THE WEEKEND PEACEFULLY: Inner Alchemy offers Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, and Gong Bath from 7-8:30 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska). RSVP/fee info is in our calendar listing.
SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW), 8 pm and 9 pm sets.
Have an event – one-time or recurring – to add to our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(At Lincoln Park – photo by Ann Anderson)
Welcome to the weekend! Here’s what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:
FREE COMPOST: Up to half a yard available – your container, your shovel – while supply lasts, starting at 9 am in the north parking lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 9:30 am-3 pm, the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center will be open, selling a vast variety of student-grown plants. (6000 16th SW, north end of campus)
WEST SEATTLE ART HOP & SHOP: 25 locations are open for you to visit – many are studios not usually open to the public – hosting almost 100 artists, 10 am-5 pm – details and map links are on the Art Hop & Shop website.
SPRING MARKET: 10 am-2 pm at Youngstown Coffee/Launchpad (6030 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.
SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP: For women and non-binary people, 10 am at Combat Arts Academy (5050 Delridge Way SW), donation-based – pay what you can.
SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN: 10 am-5 pm, the garden’s centerpiece courtyard is open, while the rest of the garden’s grounds are accessible dawn to dusk. More info here. (5640 16th SW)
DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE: Emma Yeager‘s “Oh Me of Little Faith” screens, free, at 10 am at Admiral Theater (2343 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:15-10:45 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Find out about Marco’s music here.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: West Seattle’s Tails to Astonish (4850 California SW) is participating, open 10:30 am-6 pm – details in our calendar listing.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in West Seattle, registration required – see full details in our calendar listing.
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).
WEST SEATTLE BOAT SWAP: 11 am-4 pm, sell and buy human-powered watercraft and gear at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor). If you want to sell, drop items off 9 am-11 am.
LOW TIDE BEACH EXPLORATION: 11 am-1 pm at Charles Richey Viewpoint/Constellation Park (63rd/Beach Drive) – register here; $10 fee.
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2234 SW Orchard)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: You’re invited to visit the home of West Seattle’s history noon-4 pm Saturdays. (3003 61st SW)
VISCON CELLARS: 1-6 pm, visit the tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle. Learn about their wines here! (5910 California SW)
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Taste, sip, buy student-produced wine at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor; 6000 16th SW), 1-6 pm.
BASEBALL: 4 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd), West Seattle HS plays Ballard as the Metro League tournament continues.
BOWLING FOR EQUALITY: Two waves of bowling in this HRC Seattle benefit at West Seattle Bowl (39th/Oregon), “No Time to Spare” – 4-6 pm and 7-9 pm.
FYI – INSTRUMENTS OF CHANGE: Ticket sales have ended but tonight’s the night for the West Seattle Food Bank‘s benefit gala, 6 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW).
LIVE AT EASY STREET: 6 pm, Your Son The Professor and Reverse Death live at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), free, all ages.
NIGHTTIME COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), listen to Cyd Smith.
THEATER: First weekend for “Zach” by Christian St. Croix, directed by Sara Porkalob, at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm. Tickets here.
AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, for live music with Beefeetees, Gahooga, Moroccan Dog, $10 cover, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
AT TIM’S TAVERN: 7 pm doors, 8 pm show at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th) – Shadow Pattern, You Like Me, Swinson and the Expedition. All ages. More info here.
If you have a show, sale, event, meeting, seminar, reading, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, or ? for our calendar … please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Schmitz Preserve Park – photo by Jay Speidell)
For the rest of your Friday, here are the highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
GARDEN CENTER OPEN: Ready to continue spring planting once the rain stops? You can shop at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center, open with a wide variety of plants, until 3 pm. (North end of campus, 6000 16th SW)
SCRABBLE CLUB: Come play 12:30-1:30 pm at Margie’s Café in the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open for visits at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
CINCO DE MAYO PARTY: 4-9 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), with beer specials and Mexican food.
VISCON CELLARS: Perfect night to stop by Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) for wine by the glass or bottle, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW).
HPIC CORNER BAR ON THE ROAD: 6-10 pm with music, friends, and fun, presented by Highland Park Improvement Club at West Seattle Golf Course. All ages! (4470 35th SW)
SWSHS SPRING GALA: UPDATE – tickets are still available at the door for tonight’s Southwest Seattle Historical Society Spring Gala at Salty’s on Alki, 6 pm. (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor)
SPORTS: Baseball postseason continues with Chief Sealth IHS in a must-win Metro League tournament game vs. Ingraham, 7 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd, White Center).
SPELLING AT THE SKYLARK: Spelldown: An Adult Spelling Bee is back, with contestants chosen from the audience! Doors at 7 pm, Spelldown at 8 pm. Tickets $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
THEATER: Second night for “Zach” by Christian St. Croix, directed by Sara Porkalob, at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm. Tickets here.
SOUND BATH WITH INNER ALCHEMY: 7:30 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska), $35.
Something to add to our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Sunrise scene from earlier this week, photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here are highlights for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayers@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today.
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room on the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus is open 1-6 pm Thursdays.
THURSDAY FOOD-TRUCK POP-UP: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), the Off The Rez truck will be visiting.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet at The Good Society (California/Lander) at 6 pm for a 3-mile run – more in our calendar listing.
SILENT BOOK CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: 10 locations this month! Start arriving at your choice of location at 7 pm. Details in our calendar listing.
AEGIS LIVING’S CALIFORNIA AVENUE PROJECT: That’s the topic of a meeting organized by neighbors, with architects and Aegis expected to attend, 7 pm in the annex (corner pop-up space) at the Senior Center of West Seattle (California/Oregon)
PIANO BAR: 7 pm, upstairs at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), music, dancing, more – details and ticket info in our calendar listing.
NORTH HIGHLINE UNINCORPORATED AREA COUNCIL: 7 pm online, the monthly meeting of the community council for White Center and vicinity. Our calendar listing has attendance and agenda info.
THEATER: Opening night for “Zach” by Christian St. Croix, directed by Sara Porkalob, at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm. Tickets here.
JOKES AT THE JUNCTION: 8 pm at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW):
You ever hear people say “I saw that comedian when he was just getting started?” Coming to this show is how people get those stories. This is an audition show for our 10 other venues. These comics are vetted and have to submit tape to get a spot to wow our fantastic West Seattle crowd at the Great American Diner. The closer for this month’s show is Sam Miller. Sam is a National Headlining Comedian from Olympia. He was a runner-up in the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Tickets: $10
If you have something to add to our calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Metatrichia floriformis slime mold, photographed at Schmitz Preserve Park by Rosalie Miller)
Here’s what’s happening today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Ages 2-6 welcome to drop in and play, weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), 3:30-5 pm.
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Don’t replace it – fix it! Weekly event, 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).
TRIVIA x 6: Here’s where to play tonight. At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) now offers trivia … at 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; there’s 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska); trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)
BASEBALL: Chief Sealth IHS hosts Ballard in a postseason game, 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
MUSIC BINGO: Play weekly at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
THEATER: Preview night for “Zach” by Christian St. Croix, directed by Sara Porkalob, at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7:30 pm. Tickets here.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT BENBOW ROOM: 9 pm-2 am – info in our calendar listing. (4210 SW Admiral Way)
Planning an event – presentation, meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, or … – that could be featured on West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? Tell us about it! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Looking south from Constellation Park last Friday – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
ONLINE BIDDING: Second day of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s fundraising auction, as previewed here. Anyone can bid, not just people attending the in-person gala Friday!
POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Long-distance political advocacy and networking continues 10:30 am at C & P Coffee Company – just drop in to join in. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
DEMENTIA LEGAL PLANNING: Special presentation at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), 12:30 pm.
CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 1:30-3 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon): “Are you looking for a new activity to keep your brain sharp and clear? The Senior Center Chess Club welcomes both novice and experienced players. Join us at 1:30 p.m. for lessons, short tutorials, and chess for all levels of expertise.” (Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.)
CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm this afternoon, it’s the full council’s weekly meeting, online or at City Hall (600 4th Ave.). See the agenda here; the meeting is viewable via Seattle Channel.
FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free toddler/preschooler gym, ages 2-6, weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), 3:30-5 pm.
SPORTS: West Seattle HS hosts Garfield for a softball game, 4 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.
TAE KWON DO CLASSES: First May class for the West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club, 6 pm at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW). All levels welcome.
=SCRABBLE NIGHT: 6-10 pm, you can play Scrabble at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW).
ADVOCACY TRAINING: Join West Seattle Bike Connections tonight at Neighborhood House (6400 Sylvan Way SW), 6:30 pm, to learn how to effectively advocate for safety programs.
IMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING SKILLS: That’s part of what you can do with West Seattle Toastmasters 832, meeting online at 6:30 tonight.
OPEN MIC: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).
TRIVIA X 3: Three West Seattle places where you can play Tuesday nights – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska).
BELLE OF THE BALLS BINGO: Play bingo with Cookie Couture at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm. Free, all ages!
You can look into the future any time via our event calendar – if you have something to include on it, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Sunday’s sunset – photo by Greg Snyder)
Here’s the list for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
ONLINE BIDDING: Now open for the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s fundraising auction, as previewed here. Everybody can bid, not just people attending the in-person gala Friday!
BABY STORY TIME: Baby Story Time is back, noon-12:30 pm Mondays at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).
MONDAY MOVIE: 1 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), “Terry’s Greatest Movies You’ve Never Heard Of,” today featuring “Stage Door.” Free popcorn! Contact SCWS to register in advance.
CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: We usually make note of this weekly meeting, but this week it’s been canceled, so it’s not happening today.
FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Free Toddler Gym weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), ages 2-6, 3:30-5 pm.
CRAFTING AND CREATIVITY NIGHT: 6-10 pm at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.
OPEN MIC: Weekly BedHead Open Mic at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (4201 SW Juneau), 6:30 pm – info in our calendar listing.
D&D: Open D&D starts at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), all welcome, even first-time players. $5.
FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation event at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
ALKI MEDITATION: Free twice-monthly Dharma Community meditation, 7-8:30 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).
PLAY TRIVIA! Three options on Monday nights for playing trivia – 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)
MONDAY MUSIC: Live music with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
Have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar ? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Another look at Friday’s sunset – Lincoln Park photo by David Dimmit)
Highlights for today/tonight from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
ONLINE RELIGIOUS SERVICES: We’re still updating the online list – see today’s lineup here.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm; the market offers spring produce as well as flowers, cheese, fish, meat, baked goods, condiments, fresh-cooked food, beverages (from kombucha to beer/wine), nuts, more. Here’s today’s vendor list. (California SW between Oregon and Alaska)
SCREEN-PRINTING CLASS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS: 10 am at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), free – info in our calendar listing.
WEST SEATTLE ROCK AND GEM SHOW: Day 2, 10 am-5 pm at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds), free admission – not only a show and sale, but also kids’ activities and demonstrations.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3 pm.
PUGET SOUNDWORKS CONCERT: 3 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW). “Down to Earth” is the theme for what’s described as “a concert that celebrates the beauty of our planet and a call to action to protect our home. The concert will feature spoken-word performances, classic protest songs, and climate anthems that reflect the challenges of the ongoing climate crisis.’ Ticket info is in our calendar listing.
TIM’S TAVERN: 5-8 pm at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th), Shakin’ Sunday with Johnny7 and the Black Crabs. More info here.
END THE WEEKEND PEACEFULLY: Inner Alchemy offers Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, and Gong Bath from 7-8:30 pm at Move2Center (3618 SW Alaska). RSVP/fee info is in our calendar listing.
SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (4509 California SW), 8 pm and 9 pm sets.
SUNDAY NIGHT KARAOKE: 9 pm to 1:30 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
Have an event – one-time or recurring – to add to our calendar? Please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Schmitz Preserve Park – photo by Jay Speidell)
Here’s what’s happening on this warm and bright Saturday, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:
UTILITY-WORK ALERT: Seattle City Light crews are expected to be out on Harbor Avenue again today.
BENEFIT BREAKFAST: West Seattle-based nonprofit Stephanie’s Lifeline is raising money with a pancake breakfast today at Optimism Brewing on Capitol Hill (1158 Broadway), to fund youth programs. 8-11 am.
DONATE AND SHOP THE HPEPTA RUMMAGE SALE: Starting at 9 am, donations can be dropped off for the Highland Park PTA‘s rummage sale, which is open for shopping 10 am-2 pm. (1012 SW Trenton)
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY: Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) is opening one hour early, at 9 am, for the occasion – details in our calendar listing.
BENEFIT PLANT SALE: 9 am-2:30 pm, near High Point Library (location explained in our calendar listing), the PEO Sisterhood is selling plants, planters, and more.
MERCH POP-UP: 9 am-4 pm, new merch at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 9:30 am-3 pm, the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center will be open, selling a vast variety of student-grown plants. (6000 16th SW, north end of campus)
HEALTHY KIDS DAY: The free fun festival at the West Seattle YMCA (3622 SW Snoqualmie; WSB sponsor) is back big time, 10 am-1 pm. Everyone’s welcome, membership not required.
WEST SEATTLE ROCK AND GEM SHOW: 10 am-5 pm both days this weekend, the West Seattle Rock Club presents its annual show at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds), including rocks/gems on display and for sale, kids’ activities, demonstrations, more. No admission charge.
LAUREN’S JEWELRY ANNIVERSARY SALE: Everything in the shop is 10 percent to 50 percent off. Lauren’s Jewelry (WSB sponsor), a couple doors north of Ross at Westwood Village, is open today 10 am-6 pm.
DOING GOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW) will host another session of its ongoing volunteer fair with visiting local organizations. 10 am-noon, West Seattle Bee Garden, and 1-3 pm, West Seattle Food Bank will be there.
CAMBODIAN STREET FESTIVAL: The big street party celebrating Cambodian New Year is back on SW 98th in White Center between 15th and 16th, with performances, food, and more.
SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN: 10 am-5 pm, the garden’s centerpiece courtyard is open, while the rest of the garden’s grounds are accessible dawn to dusk. More info here. (5640 16th SW)
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:15-10:45 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Find out about Marco’s music here.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in West Seattle, registration required – see full details in our calendar listing.
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).
NORTHWEST GREEN HOME TOUR: 11 am-5 pm, with two West Seattle stops. Get free tickets and tour map online here.
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2234 SW Orchard)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: You’re invited to visit the home of West Seattle’s history noon-4 pm Saturdays. (3003 61st SW)
VISCON CELLARS: 1-6 pm, visit the tasting room at Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) – selling wine by the glass or bottle. Learn about their wines here! (5910 California SW)
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Taste, sip, buy student-produced wine at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor; 6000 16th SW), 1-6 pm.
FREE SHREDDING & FOOD DRIVE: 2-5 pm, bring your shreddables to the northwest parking lot at Westwood Village (2800 SW Barton) for this free event presented by John L. Scott Real Estate – Westwood (WSB sponsor). And if you can, bring nonperishable food (and/or a monetary donation) for White Center Food Bank! (Food-drive donations welcomed even if you’re not getting anything shredded.)
POETRY: Before National Poetry Month ends, catch Ellensburg Poet Laureate Marie Marchand‘s 2 pm reading at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
FOOD TRUCK IN GATEWOOD: WSUU is bringing in the MexiCuban food truck for a church event but welcoming any and all community members to come buy food while it’s there, 4-8 pm. (7141 California SW)
MADISON BEACHY BULLDOG BASH: 6 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), beach-party vibes at this annual auction to raise money for the Madison MS PTSA.
SILENT DISCO: Dance, quietly, on Alki! Starts at 7 pm.
LIVE AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, Warren Dunes live at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), plus DJ Troy Nelson.
NIGHTTIME COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), listen to Guitar Gil.
(added) PUGET SOUNDWORKS CONCERT: “Down to Earth,” 7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), info and ticketing link in our calendar listing.
SILENT DISCO: Dance at the beach on the first warm Saturday night of the year! 7 pm, Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza. (61st/Alki)
DRAG AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, for the monthly West End Girls drag extravaganza, hosted by Cookie Couture, at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), all ages.
AT TIM’S TAVERN: 7 pm doors, 8 pm show at the new Tim’s Tavern in White Center (16th/98th) – Nick Drummond Band with Glass Beaches and Good Liar.
If you have a show, sale, event, meeting, seminar, reading, field trip, fundraiser, class, game, or ? for our calendar … please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Thursday’s sunset, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
For the rest of your Friday, you can expect clear skies, warmth, and these highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
ALKI KAYAK TOURS: The season truly begins today, and you’re invited to visit AKT at 1660 Harbor SW for tours, classes, and rentals all weekend. Today’s hours are 10 am to dusk.
LAUREN’S JEWELRY ANNIVERSARY SALE: Everything at Lauren’s Jewelry (in Westwood Village; WSB sponsor) is on sale, 10 percent to 50 percent off, final weekend! Open today from 10 am to 6 pm.
GARDEN CENTER OPEN: In the mood to get going on (or continue) spring planting? Second Friday this season that you can shop at the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Garden Center, open with a wide variety of plants, until 3 pm. (North end of campus, 6000 16th SW)
SCRABBLE CLUB: Come play 12:30-1:30 pm at Margie’s Café in the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon).
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM: 1-6 pm, open for visits at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: 2-6-year-olds welcome 3:30-5 pm at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW).
AT HIGHLAND PARK CORNER STORE: “Abstract Nature” art and music, 4-6 pm, as explained in our calendar listing. (7789 Highland Park Way SW)
TIDEPOOLING MEETUP: 5-7 pm – free, all ages, explore Constellation Park (63rd/Beach Drive) as part of the Seattle Tacoma City Nature Challenge.
COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: Originals and covers with Levi Said at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7=9 pm.
AT THE SKYLARK: Mountain Holler, Smoky Topaz, Fairground, doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
Something to add to our calendar? westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(This morning’s pre-6 am sunrise, photographed by Doug Eglington)
Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can look further into the future):
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayers@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today.
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY: Tasting room on the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus is open 1-6 pm Thursdays.
SPORTS: Track meet at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) this afternoon; West Seattle HS boys’ soccer vs. Rainier Beach, 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle).
FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: 2-6-year-olds welcome 3:30-5 pm at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW).
THURSDAY FOOD-TRUCK POP-UP: 4-8 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), the Thai-U-Up will be visiting.
SOUP-MAKING CLASS: 5 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) – contact SCWS ASAP to see if there’s still room.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet at The Good Society (California/Lander) at 6 pm for a 3-mile run – more in our calendar listing.
HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Meet up at Highland Park Corner Store at 6:30 pm Thursdays for a ~3-mile run.
COMEDY: West Seattle’s Cozy Comedy is now presenting shows at another venue, Princess & Bear in west South Park (309 S. Cloverdale). Tonight’s show stars headliner Susan Rice, 7 pm. Ticket info is in our calendar listing.
If you have something to add to our calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Beaver in Longfellow Creek, photographed by John McIntyre)
Highlights for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
JEWELRY SALE: Lauren’s Jewelry (WSB sponsor) in Westwood Village is offering everything in the store at 10 percent to 50 percent off during the anniversary sale continuing all week. Open 10 am-6 pm. (2600 SW Barton)
FREE INDOOR PLAYSPACE: Ages 2-6 welcome to drop in and play, weekday afternoons at the Salvation Army Center (9050 16th SW), 3:30-5 pm.
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Don’t replace it – fix it! Weekly event, 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).
TRIVIA x 6: Here’s where to play tonight. At 6 pm, Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) now offers trivia … at 7 pm, you can play trivia at the West Seattle Brewing Mothership (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW); Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; there’s 7:30 and 8:30 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at The Lodge (4209 SW Alaska); trivia starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW); at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
JAZZ DUO: 6:30 pm, piano and trumpet at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate. (7902 35th SW)
HPAC: Live, work, shop, study in Highland Park, Riverview, South Delridge? Get community updates at HPAC’s monthly meeting, online, 7 pm – attendance link and agenda highlights are here.
BASEBALL: Chief Sealth IHS hosts Lakeside, 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
MUSIC BINGO: Play weekly at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT BENBOW ROOM: 9 pm-2 am – info in our calendar listing. (4210 SW Admiral Way)
Planning an event – presentation, meeting, performance, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, or … – that could be featured on West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar? Tell us about it! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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