West Seattle, Washington
19 Friday
(Newly reopened Westcrest Park Off-Leash Area, with Fergus posing in photo by Caitlin Huertas)
Great day to go to your favorite park – or to check out the other options on today’s list:
POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Drop-in advocacy, Tuesdays at 10:30 am at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
LOW-LOW TIDE: Today’s tide is out to a mega-low -4.0 feet at 11:22 am. Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are at Constellation and Lincoln Parks between 9:45 am and 1:15 pm.
WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES MEETING: 1 pm online, it’s the first of two systemwide community meetings for Washington State Ferries users. Our preview has the registration link.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Online at 2 pm; here’s the agenda. Watch live here.
LADY JAYE MEAT MARKET: In advance of Father’s Day, Lady Jaye is hosting a meat market and patio party, 4 pm-8 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (4523 California SW)
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Longstanding weekly 4:30-6 pm sign-waving demonstration at 16th/Holden. Signs available if you don’t have your own.
ALKI ELEMENTARY REBUILD MEETING: Get the latest on the levy-funded plan to rebuild Alki Elementary, 6 pm online. The registration link and other details are here.
CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 6 pm online, your monthly chance for comments/questions about West Seattle’s city-supported tiny-house village.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Meeples Games (3727 California SW) welcomes families 6-8 pm to this weekly hosted game-playing night.
OPEN MIC: Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way) invites you to a 7 pm open mic hosted by Midnight Marauders.
FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm, the FCA board’s monthly meeting welcomes community attendance.
TRIVIA X 3: Three of the venues where you can play tonight – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm 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!
See more on our calendar – and if you have something to add for the future, please email us the info at westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
The biggest events tonight are both at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), where preparations are under way:
That’s the field where our area’s two biggest high schools will have their Class of 2022 graduations tonight – Chief Sealth International High School at 5 pm, West Seattle High School at 8 pm.
Also happening in the hours ahead:
LOW-LOW TIDE: Today’s tide was out to -3.2 feet just after 10:30 am, as previewed here last night, and that means prime beachwalking time for the rest of the morning and early afternoon.
CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm, councilmembers look at the week ahead and recap the past week. No public-comment period, but the agenda explains how to attend/watch/listen.
WOMEN’S PERSONAL-SAFETY CLASS: 6 pm, online, free. Details, including the registration link, are in our calendar listing.
OPEN D&D: Drop in to play 6:30 pm-10 pm Mondays at Meeples Games (3727 California SW).
ZEN SITTING/MEDITATION: Free weekly event at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm.
TRIVIA X 3: Three scheduled options tonight for trivia players – 7 pm at Best of Hands (35th/Webster), 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)
Have something coming up that should be listed on our calendar and in our daily previews? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Caity Gerhardt)
Here’s what’s ahead for your Sunday:
(added) TRAFFIC ALERTS: SDOT’s alerts for today:
(Continuing) Sunday, we’ll be working on a walkway extension on Sylvan Way SW between SW Holly St and Sylvan Heights Dr. This work is scheduled to begin as early as 7 AM through 5 PM on both days. Our trucks will be entering and exiting the roadway as we complete this work. Please anticipate slowdowns in the area.
On Sunday, we will be doing some maintenance work on Dumar Way SW and SW Orchard St. We will begin this work as early as 8 AM and conclude by 4 PM. There will be minimal traffic impacts; however, you may see our crews in the area.
CHURCHES WITH ONLINE SERVICES: We’re continuing to list these – see today’s list here.
10U ALL-STAR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Tournament play continues at 9 am for 9 teams playing at West Seattle Baseball‘s PeeWee fields (lower Riverview, 7226 12th SW), as covered here Saturday.
LOW-LOW TIDE: The next string of low-low tides starts today – at 9:55 am, the tide will be out to -2 feet.
WEST SEATTLE ROCK AND GEM SHOW: Continuing today at Alki Masonic Hall (40th/Edmunds), 10 am-5 pm, no admission charge, as covered here Saturday.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, find fresh food – produce, meat, fish, cheese, beverages, baked goods, and prepared food – and plants at the weekly WSFM. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)
DONATION DRIVE: Food and clothing donations are being accepted today at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), 11 am-3 pm.
LAST DAY: Closing day for Lika Love Boutique and In The Heart in The Junction (4547 California SW), 11 am-9 pm.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society has reopened its museum on Alki, and you can visit noon-4 pm, (61st/Stevens)
ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE: Weekly tours are back, as reported here! First tour at 1 pm, last at 3:45; here’s how it works.
DOG PARADE: You and your dog(s) are invited to parade around The Kenney – meet at the main entrance (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW) by 3 pm.
NEED FOOD? White Center Community Dinner Church serves a free meal (take-away available) at 5 pm Sundays at the Salvation Army Center in South Delridge (9050 16th SW).
KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio (7356 35th SW) – details here.
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 to list on our calendar? We update it daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(The Brothers, photographed Friday night by James Bratsanos)
Welcome to the weekend! Here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, inbox, and preview archives:
TRAFFIC ALERTS: SDOT has two for today:
Saturday afternoon between noon and 5 PM, we’ll be striping travel lanes at 17th and SW Henderson St. We’ll be extending two crosswalks, installing bike markings, and painting barriers in addition to sign work. Please anticipate short-term traffic delays as you navigate the area.
On Saturday (and Sunday), we’ll be working on a walkway extension on Sylvan Way SW between SW Holly St and Sylvan Heights Dr. This work is scheduled to begin as early as 7 AM through 5 PM on both days. Our trucks will be entering and exiting the roadway as we complete this work. Please anticipate slowdowns in the area.
BENEFIT PLANT SALE: 9 am-3 pm, lots of plants, raising money to fight lung cancer. (3703 SW 107th)
CELEBRATION FOR JAMES RASMUSSEN: The longtime local advocate is retiring and moving out of state; a farewell event is happening 10 am-1 pm at El Rio Events (836 S. Kenyon, South Park).
DISCOVERY SHOP’S BIG SALE: Nonprofit Junction shop benefiting the American Cancer Society has a 50 percent discount storewide sale continuing today. Open 10 am-4:30 pm today. (4535 California SW)
SHOREWOOD ON THE SOUND SALES: Another community garage sale day! 9 am-4 pm, dozens of sales in Shorewood on the Sound, a Burien neighborhood. The link for their map is in our preview.
SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, the twice-monthly market is in session at Hope Academy (9421 18th SW).
WEST SEATTLE ROCK & GEM SHOW: 10 am-5 pm today (and tomorrow) at Alki Masonic Hall (4735 40th SW). One highlight: “The World’s Fossils and Minerals is delighted to participate in the West Seattle Rock Club’s Gem & Mineral show.”
MORNING MUSIC: Marco de Carvalho and Friends, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
BENEFIT BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: West Seattle 10U Pee-Wee All-Stars tournament all weekend, with games 11 am-3:30 pm today – see the schedule here. Plus: “We would like to invite everyone to come down and support us by purchasing a meatball sub from Uncle Polly’s meatball cart in which Uncle Polly will be donating the funds to the WS Pee Wee baseball league.” UPDATE: Play starts at 1:15 pm because of post-rain field preps. (7226 12th SW)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Open to visitors noon-3 pm, as noted here. (2234 SW Orchard)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society has reopened its museum on Alki, and you can visit noon-4 pm. (61st/Stevens)
WHITE CENTER PRIDE FESTIVAL The White Center Pride Street Festival is back! Vendor fair noon-6 pm. Entertainment until 11 pm – see the schedule here. Food and drink specials at participating WC establishments with a wristband – $15 in advance here, $20 at the festival.
WEST SEATTLE HS CAR SHOW: 1-4 pm in the school parking lot (3000 California SW), as previewed here. Non-competitive – just bring your car to show off!
FISH STICKS BASEBALL: See the DubSea Fish Sticks play the Redmond Dudes tonight at 6:05 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 107th), with advance tickets that you can buy here to benefit West Seattle Baseball.
EVENING MUSIC AT C & P: 7-9 pm, Roo Forrest and Friends perform at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
AT KENYON HALL: The Ray Skjelbred Trio performs at 7:30 pm at historic Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW):
The Ray Skjelbred Trio plays classic hot jazz, swing and blues inspired by music from Chicago in the 1920’s and 30’s. Each musician has many years’ experience and a strong historic sense of the music they set out to perform, as well as a sense of daring to explore new ideas in traditional forms.
Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors (55+) and students (6-18), kids 5 and under free. Email kenyon@kenyonhall.org to reserve ticket(s).
DRAG SHOW AT ADMIRAL PUB: Saturday’s the night for Dolly Madison‘s show at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9 pm.
Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Thursday’s sunset sunbreak, photographed by Jan Pendergrass)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:
DISCOVERY SHOP’S BIG SALE: Nonprofit Junction shop benefiting the American Cancer Society has a 50 percent discount storewide sale today and Saturday. Open 10 am-4:30 pm today. (4535 California SW)
‘BUY A MEAL, GIVE A MEAL’: 10 am-3:30 pm, Chef Gino Williamson of The Home Skillit is selling food outside Roxy’s (2823 SW Roxbury) again today to raise money for meals he and his daughter will be serving to unsheltered people downtown this weekend – here’s the flyer.
DONUT FUNDRAISER: 3:45-4:30 pm, the Madison Middle School PTSA will be back outside the school (3429 45th SW) selling Krispy Kreme donuts by the dozen as a fundraiser.
TASTING: 4-6 pm at West Seattle Liquor and Wine (4714 42nd SW; WSB sponsor), a single-malt whiskey tasting – you’re invited “to experience the new innovative whiskey from Seattle’s own Westland Distillery.”
AFTER-SCHOOL MAGIC LEAGUE: 4-6 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), open to all 12+ interested in Magic: The Gathering.
SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE: Monthly musical event at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7 pm. No cover, all ages.
GRADUATION: The ceremony for Seattle Lutheran High School‘s final graduating class is at 7:30 pm in the school gym (4100 SW Genesee).
BENEFIT SHOW: $5 of each $15 ticket for tonight’s 8 pm show at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) goes to Children’s Hospital. Performing are Wesley of the Wolves, Night of Al, Oliver Amatist, Shawn Rose.
Have an event for our calendar/daily lists? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
First on our list today, the biggest event:
WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE UPDATE: Will we hear a reopening date, or just an update on progress toward one? A “timeline update” is promised during what’s expected to be the final meeting of the West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force, online starting at 4 pm – here’s the livestream link; here’s the agenda. We will of course be covering it live here.
Here’s what else is happening this morning/afternoon/evening:
‘BUY A MEAL, GIVE A MEAL’: 11 am-8 pm, Chef Gino Williamson of The Home Skillit is selling food outside Roxy’s (2823 SW Roxbury) to raise money for meals he’ll be serving to unsheltered people downtown this weekend – here’s the flyer.
PRIDE MONTH WORKSHOP: 4-6 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon):
This special presentation and Q&A led by GenPride will include an overview of gender, gender identity and respectful language/personal pronouns used with the trans and non-binary community. Learn about 2SLGBTQIA+ people through personal storytelling and a historical context of the discrimination that this community has faced.
Call 206-932-4044 (extension 1).
WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: 5-9 pm, dozens of venues are offering art and/or food-and-drink specials, for this month’s second-Thursday West Seattle Art Walk. Here’s the list, as featured in our preview earlier this week:
Preview many of tonight’s featured artists on the WSAW website!
THE ART OF MUSIC: During tonight’s Art Walk, two free live musical performances will be featured, both 6 pm-7:40 pm – see Sue Quigley at KeyBank Plaza (California/Alaska) in The Junction and Paul Gerard at West Seattle Grounds (2141 California SW in North Admiral).
GRADUATION: The first of four West Seattle high-school-commencement ceremonies in four nights – 12th-graders from Summit Atlas in Arbor Heights will graduate at 6 pm at Brockey Center on the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
BOARD GAME NIGHT: Come try something new at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), 6:30-10 pm.
PIANO PERFORMANCE: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), Bettie Spangenburg plays piano. 21+, no cover.
OPEN MIC: 7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
BINGO! 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), Richard Moore hosts “the sassiest bingo party” around. Free to play.
If you have an event for our calendar/daily lists, please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Shield Bug, photographed in West Seattle by Steve Bender)
Here’s what’s ahead for today/tonight:
JOB FAIR: King County Parks is sponsoring its annual multi-employer job fair at Steve Cox Memorial Park, 3-5 pm. (1321 SW 102nd, White Center)
ENDORSEMENTS: Now that the fields are set for the August primaries, members of our area’s largest political group, the 34th District Democrats, are set to decide tonight which candidates they’re supporting. The online meeting starts at 6:30 pm; the registration link is in our calendar listing.
LIVE MUSIC: Locöl Barley & Vine (7902 35th SW) spotlights live music 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesdays, no cover, 21+, rotating artists.
JAZZ NIGHT AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: 6:30 pm, Adam Kessler and Friends at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), no cover.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm on Wednesdays, Kimball and The Fugitive Trio play live at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
TRIVIA x 2: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; at 8:30 pm, trivia is back at Talarico’s (4718 California SW) with Phil T.
Have something to add to our calendar? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Steve Bender)
Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead:
FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER: Your breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner today at Endolyne Joe’s (9261 45th SW) will help support the Fauntleroy Fall Festival! Go at or after 5 pm and get in on a benefit raffle, too.
CITY’S LIGHT RAIL RECOMMENDATIONS: Starting right about now – 9:30 am – the City Council’s Transportation and Public Utilities Committee meeting includes the city’s draft recommendations on routing and station locations for West Seattle/Ballard light rail, as previewed here. See the full agenda here; watch live here.
POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Drop-in advocacy, Tuesdays at 10:30 am at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE: 11 am, port commissioners from Seattle and Tacoma meet as the Northwest Seaport Alliance‘s managing members. The agenda includes items on the future of Terminal 46 downtown as well as a presentation about trucking.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Online at 2 pm; here’s the agenda. Watch live here.
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Longstanding weekly 4:30-6 pm sign-waving demonstration at 16th/Holden. Signs available if you don’t have your own.
WESTWOOD SAFETY MEETING: Online meeting with Southwest Precinct reps to talk community safety at and around Westwood Village, 6 pm. Our preview explains how to participate.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Meeples Games (3727 California SW) welcomes families 6-8 pm to this weekly hosted game-playing night.
TRIVIA X 3: Three of the venues where you can play tonight – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm 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!
See more on our calendar – and if you have something to add for the future, please email us the info at westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Weekend clouds, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead:
CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm online, councilmembers look at the week ahead and recap the past week. No public-comment period, but the agenda explains how to attend/watch/listen.
WORKSHOP: Louisa Boren STEM K-8 PTSA invites you to a community workshop presented online at 6:30 pm by Families of Color Seattle, “Positive Racial Identity and Identifying Microaggressions.” Our calendar listing explains how to attend, and how to prepare.
OPEN D&D: Drop in to play 6:30 pm-10 pm Mondays at Meeples Games (3727 California SW).
ZEN SITTING/MEDITATION: Free weekly event at the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm.
TRIVIA X 3: Three scheduled options tonight for trivia players – 7 pm at Best of Hands (35th/Webster), 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7:30 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)
Have something coming up that should be listed on our calendar and in our daily previews? Please send info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
As we begin the first weekend of June, here’s what’s happening locally:
TRAFFIC ALERTS: SDOT canceled its plan for West Seattle road work today, but WSDOT is carrying on with its “Revive I-5” lane closures on southbound I-5 between I-90 and the West Seattle Bridge exit.
KIDS’ FISHING DERBY: As previewed here, the West Seattle Sportsmen’s Club invites kids/tweens/teens 14 and under to fish for free in its temporary trout pond at Seacrest, poles and bait provided, 8-11 am (1660 Harbor SW).
LOOP THE ‘LUPE 2022: At Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), the fun begins at 10 am with day-of registration – then the events are: 11 am obstacle-course start, 11:45 am 5K, noon Senior Saunter, 1 pm Youth Dash. And even if you’re not running/walking/etc., you are invited to the barbecue and beer garden – $4 burgers/hot dogs and $5 Georgetown beer, with live music from West Seattle School of Rock. More info here.
JOB FAIR: The West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) and Seattle Parks are teaming up for a job fair at the Y (3622 SW Snoqualmie) 10 am-2 pm today. Both Parks and the Greater Seattle Y “have an alarming number of summer positions to fill in roles that serve youth in the Seattle area, especially around water-related activities and day camps that provide child care for parents this summer.” Details here.
NEW CLEANUP GROUP: The Hiawatha Society will meet by the PCC outside tables (2749 California SW) at 10 am for a cleanup, and all are welcome to be part of it.
COVID VACCINE CLINIC: Seattle Public Schools students and staff can get vaccinated at Denny International Middle School (2601 SW Kenyon) 11 am-3 pm – appointments are booked but the district says walk-ups are welcome.
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY: Hike the Puget Creek Watershed on National Trails Day. Meet at Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) at 11 am.
CO-OP LAB SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE AND EXTRAS SALE: Noon-4 pm at the child-care center on the south side of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, as explained here.
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Open to visitors noon-3 pm, as noted here. (2234 SW Orchard)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society has reopened its museum on Alki, and you can visit noon-4 pm. (61st/Stevens)
REUNION NO, AFTER-PARTY YES: Though there’s no West Seattle High School All-School Reunion again this year, all alums are invited to Whisky West (6451 California SW) starting at 6 pm for an after-party anyway.
DUBSEA FISH STICKS: The summer collegiate-baseball team based in White Center opens its season against Everett, 6:30 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd).
EVENING MUSIC @ C & P COFFEE: Lisa Craze & Guy Nelson at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7 pm, no cover.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm at The Skylark, The Brooders with Beija Bailes, Her Mountain Majesty, and Rug, $10 cover, all ages until 10 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
DRAG SHOW AT ADMIRAL PUB: Saturday’s the night for Dolly Madison‘s show at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9 pm.
Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Saturday’s sunrise, photographed by Stewart L.)
Here’s what’s ahead:
LAPS WITH LOU: Today’s the day retired PE teacher Lou Cutler plans 71 laps around the Pathfinder K-8 field on Pigeon Point, one for every year of the age he’ll be on his birthday later this month, raising money for Make-A-Wish. You can donate here!
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: It’s usually open Friday afternoons but is closed today because of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society gala tonight (later in the list).
LOOP THE ‘LUPE PACKET PICKUP: If you’re registered for Saturday’s Loop the ‘Lupe event, you can pick up your packet 4-6 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor). If you’re not, register online or at the event!
TASTING: 4-6 pm at West Seattle Liquor and Wine (4714 42nd SW; WSB sponsor), “We are pouring Graham Beck Brut and Rose Brut. Come enjoy some spring bubbles at West Seattle Liquor and Wine.”
AFTER-SCHOOL MAGIC LEAGUE: 4-6 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), open to all 12+ interested in Magic: The Gathering.
WESTSIDE SCHOOL MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ART SHOW: The show we previewed here opens tonight at Museum of Museums (900 Boylston Ave.) and continues there through July 13th,
SWSHS GALA: “Bridging Our Communities Together,” celebrating 25 years of the Log House Museum, is happening at Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor) tonight, 6-8 pm. Registration deadline has passed so we’re mostly mentioning this as a reminder for those who are registered.
BOB DYLAN TRIBUTE BAND: 8 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), “Wanderers by Trade, Seattle’s Premier Bob Dylan Tribute Band ,is back to play a great selection of some Dylan classics and hidden gems spanning his whole career. Joining them are Edmondz Tranzit Authority, laying down some rad jazz fusion.” $10, 21+.
Have an event for our calendar/daily lists? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Harbor seal at Constellation Park, photographed by David Hutchinson)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
BENEFIT: 6-9 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), come support Maslow’s Closet, a “basic-needs pantry” assisting Lafayette Elementary families.
TAE KWON DO CLASSES: First June class for the West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club is 6 pm tonight at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW). Join at any time!
ROBOTICS OPEN HOUSE: From the Skunkworks team:
I wanted to invite those parents with teenagers to join an open house for the Skunkworks robotics team. They will take you and train you in hands on engineering. The equipment and mentors to kids ratio is amazing. It’s also pretty much free, as the only cost is a $25 4H cost for the year.
They meet currently 6-8pm Tues/Thursday at the old Beverly Park Elementary School Building (map).
The Skunks are recruiting and we’re having an open house on Thursday June 2nd at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in coming to see the robots, equipment and hang with us at the open house, please fill out this form so we know who to expect.
forms.gle/qMFXLr7TJtUqbMyZ6
BOARD GAME NIGHT: Come try something new at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), 6:30-10 pm.
SHERIFF AT NORTH HIGHLINE UAC: 7 pm, newly confirmed King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall talks with the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council – the community council for White Center and vicinity – at its monthly meeting, held online. Attendance info is in our calendar listing.
BATTLESTAR KALAKALA: Don’t wait to see them at West Seattle Summer Fest! It’s the monthly funk-and-groove night at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), doors at 8 pm, music at 9 pm, $15 cover, 21+.
If you have an event for our calendar/daily lists, please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Tuesday sunset, photographed by Hana Alishio)
Here are the highlights for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE: The City Council’s first hybrid meeting is the Public Assets and Homelessness Committee, 2 pm today. The agenda includes a discussion with the Low-Income Housing Institute about its projects and sites, including the expansion of West Seattle’s Camp Second Chance tiny-house encampment.
WHITE CENTER PRIDE: The celebration begins with tonight’s 6:30 pm flag-raising ceremony at Triangle Park (Delridge/Roxbury/16th). ADDED: 5:30 pm youth march precedes it – see comment below.
POETS AT PAPER BOAT Writers Teresa K. Miller and Amanda Moore read their poetry tonight at 6:30 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.
MAYOR @ D1CN: Tonight’s District 1 Community Network meeting features Q&A with Mayor Bruce Harrell, online at 7 pm. Our calendar listing has information on how to attend.
LIVE MUSIC: Locöl Barley & Vine (7902 35th SW) has live music 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesdays, no cover, 21+, rotating artists.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm on Wednesdays, Kimball and The Fugitive Trio play live at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
TRIVIA x 2: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; at 8:30 pm, trivia is back at Talarico’s (4718 California SW) with Phil T.
Have something to add to our calendar? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Monday night sunset, photographed by James Bratsanos)
As everything revs back up post-holiday, here are today/tonight happenings from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:
POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Drop-in advocacy, Tuesdays at 10:30 am at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
MAYOR’S HOMELESSNESS PLAN: He’ll be announcing it at Green Lake at 12:30 pm, streamed live via Seattle Channel.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Online at 2 pm, with the agenda including new city regulations, including minimum pay, for “app-based workers.”
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Longstanding weekly 4:30-6 pm sign-waving demonstration at 16th/Holden. Signs available if you don’t have your own.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Meeples Games (3727 California SW) welcomes families 6-8 pm to this weekly hosted game-playing night.
TRIVIA X 3: Three of the venues where you can play tonight – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm 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!
See more on our calendar – and if you have something to add for the future, please email us the info at westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Wednesday night at Alki – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Day two of the holiday weekend – here’s our list:
ROAD-WORK ALERTS: If not postponed by weather, SDOT plans to be repaving at the entrance to the eastbound low bridge (details here).
VFW POPPIES: The West Seattle VFW plans to be back at Admiral Safeway (2622 California SW) 9 am-noon offering the veteran-made poppies.
(added) AMERICAN LEGION POPPIES: Got word this morning that American Legion Post 160 is also offering poppies, 10 am-4 pm today/tomorrow at the post (3618 SW Alaska)
CHURCHES WITH ONLINE SERVICES: We’re still listing these – see today’s list here.
HOLIDAY WEEKEND SALE: New WSB sponsor Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska) is having a sale through Monday! Open today 11 am-5 pm.
LOW TIDE WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: Though today’s -1.4-foot low tide at 11:09 am is not super-low, Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are making their season debut. Find them at Constellation Park and Lincoln Park 10 am-noon.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, find fresh food – produce, meat, fish, cheese, beverages, baked goods, and prepared food – and plants at the weekly WSFM. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)
WHITE CENTER MARKET: 11 am at Future Primitive (9832 14th SW), shop local makers/growers’ wares, including West Seattle-made Cascadia Wicks‘ candles, at this monthly pop-up market.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society has reopened its museum on Alki, and you can visit noon-4 pm, (61st/Stevens)
ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE: Weekly tours are back, as previewed here! First tour at 1 pm, last at 3:45; here’s how it’ll work.
NEED FOOD? White Center Community Dinner Church serves a free meal (take-away available) at 5 pm Sundays at the Salvation Army Center in South Delridge (9050 16th SW).
KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio (7356 35th SW) – details here.
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 to list on our calendar? We update it daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by James Webster)
As we begin the holiday weekend, here’s what’s happening locally:
ROAD-WORK ALERTS: Three SDOT projects are planned today – repaving at the entrance to the eastbound low bridge (details here), flashing-beacon work at 17th Ave SW and SW Henderson St., and in South Park, work on 14th Avenue South and South Cloverdale to install reflective bands around signal heads.
(added) MEMORIAL DAY POPPIES: The West Seattle VFW is at Admiral Safeway (2622 California SW) distributing the little red poppies until noon (and again 9 am-noon Sunday)
SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: This year, it’s happening twice monthly – 10 am-2 pm at Hope Academy (9421 18th SW).
HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Scheduled to open today and remain open daily, 11 am-8 pm, through Labor Day. (1100 SW Cloverdale)
HOLIDAY WEEKEND SALE: New WSB sponsor Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska) is having a sale through Monday! Open today 11 am-5 pm.
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Open to visitors noon-3 pm, as noted here. (2234 SW Orchard)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society has reopened its museum on Alki, and you can visit noon-4 pm. (61st/Stevens)
SPORTS: West Seattle HS plays Mt. Spokane for third place in the state baseball championships, 12:45 pm in Pasco. You can watch via the GameChanger app.
LILY’S SALVADOREAN RESTAURANT GRAND OPENING: 2-6 pm, the new restaurant at 2940 SW Avalon Way invites you to celebrate, with music and more.
CAKE POP-UP: Lovely and Dapper Desserts brings their popular mini-cakes to Locust Cider (2820 Alki SW) today, 2-6 pm.
BEACH FIRES: Alki’s fire rings will officially be available for the summer starting tonight.
EVENING MUSIC @ C & P COFFEE: Guitar Gil at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7 pm, no cover.
WEST END GIRLS AT THE SKYLARK: The monthly drag extravaganza West End Girls happens tonight at The Skylark(3803 Delridge Way SW). All ages. Tickets at the door or here.
DRAG SHOW AT ADMIRAL PUB: Saturday’s the night for Dolly Madison‘s show at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9 pm. (see comment)
(added) DRAG SHOW AT BOX BAR: Third option tonight – thanks for the tip! Box Bar (5401 California SW) is also presenting a drag show, 9 pm, 21+ – info here.
Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Youth-On-Age Plant, photographed by Rosalie Miller at Schmitz Park)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s what’s happening along the way to the start of the holiday weekend:
TALK WITH YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: Monthly “office hours” with City Councilmember Lisa Herbold, 2-6 pm online – our calendar listing explains how to get an appointment.
TASTING: 4-6 pm at West Seattle Liquor and Wine (4714 42nd SW; WSB sponsor), they’ll be “pouring award-winning Barrell and Stellar Bourbon” for the weekly tasting event.
AFTER-SCHOOL MAGIC LEAGUE: 4-6 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), open to all 12+ interested in Magic: The Gathering.
SPORTS: Tonight in Pasco, West Seattle High School plays Mercer Island HS in the state 3A championship semifinals, 7:15 pm. WSHS tells us the GameChanger app is expected to have a stream. The state bracket page (click on this game) also has a link to a subscription-only streaming service.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Tonight brings the return of solo acoustic performer Siggie The Vintage Man at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7 pm. All ages, no cover.
MUSIC AND SCOOTERS: 8 pm at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), “The Kings and The Earthlings get the party started for the Meant to Offend 2022 Scooter Rally.”
Have an event for our calendar/daily lists? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Recent sunset photographed in Fauntleroy by Gabby, age 11)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
ILLUSIONS’ GOODBYE OPEN HOUSE: As previewed here, you can stop in to wish the Illusions Hair Design team farewell on their last day before permanent retirement closure. (5619 California SW)
SOUND TRANSIT BOARD: Monthly meeting, 1:30-5 pm online. The agenda explains how to watch and how to comment (live or in writing).
NEED HELP WITH MEDICARE? Consultant Patrice Lewis is taking appointments for consultations 2-3:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) – our calendar listing explains how to check for availability.
WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: 6:30 pm online, with topics including Vision Zero, WS Bike Connections, and board openings – our calendar listing has more info including how to attend.
CANDIDATES’ DEBATE: As previewed here, the two Democrats in the race for the open 34th District State House District 1 – Leah Griffin and Emily Alvarado – are facing off for the first time, 6:30 pm online. Here’s the link for registering to attend.
BOARD GAME NIGHT: Come try something new at Meeples Games (3727 California SW), 6:30-10 pm.
WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS: No WS venue yet, so their free spring concert is at 7 pm at Foster High School Performing Arts Center (4242 S. 144th St, Tukwila).
COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Abby K and Friends perform Americana/folk. Free; all ages.
Have an event to list on our calendar/in our daily lists? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Mike Burns)
From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
TEXAS MASSACRE VIGIL: From Forest Lawn at 6701 30th SW:
For those who need a place to go a moment for quiet. Forest Lawn Funeral Home will have an open chapel
today through Monday to offer a place to reconcile your thoughts, to sign a guest book for the families and just simply grieve. You are welcome to bring flowers, cards candles… whatever you need or would like to. We will get the items and cards to a local funeral home in Texas. At times like this is hard to know where to turn, what to do and how to react especially when we feel so helpless. Our team is here for you as a community as we all try to make sense of such a horrific day. Our love and strength to all of those in Texas whose lives have been forever changed.
The chapel will be open 9 am-5 pm each day.
PICKLEBALL MEETING: 4:30 pm, Seattle Parks has one last online meeting for pickleball and tennis players – attendance info is in our calendar listing.
RACIAL-JUSTICE VIGIL: Not in West Seattle, but two local Catholic parishes are participating in a vigil for racial justice on the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, 6 pm at Immaculate Conception Church (820 18th Ave.).
FAUNTLEROY FERRY-DOCK PROJECT: Second of two online community meetings to talk about where the planning is at – 6 pm; register (and find more info) here.
JAZZ NIGHT: Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way) hosts its first jazz night – no cover, 21+, 6:30-9:30 pm.
MORE LIVE MUSIC: Locöl Barley & Vine (7902 35th SW) has live music 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesdays, no cover, 21+, rotating artists.
BOOK-LAUNCH CELEBRATION: As previewed here, West Seattle writer Susan Rich has a new book of poetry out, and she and the other two co-founders of the legendary WordsWest Literary Series are reuniting for a celebration tonight at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – 7 pm, and you’re invited to be part of it (p.s. cake!).
HPAC IN PERSON: 7 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way), join your neighbors in talking about community issues including traffic safety.
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: 7:30 pm signups @ West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – no cover to watch. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm on Wednesdays, Kimball and The Fugitive Trio play live at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
TRIVIA x 2: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 8 pm; at 8:30 pm, trivia is back at Talarico’s (4718 California SW) with Phil T.
Have something to add to our calendar? Email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Seen Sunday afternoon; photo sent by
Thomas Christiansen)
Here’s what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight:
BUSINESS-DISTRICT SAFETY: One of the items on the agenda for the 9:30 am City Council Public Safety and Human Services Committee meeting that’s just under way (9:30 am start). You can watch via Seattle Channel.
POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: Drop-in advocacy, Tuesdays at 10:30 am at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).
FAUNTLEROY FERRY-DOCK PROJECT: First of two online community meetings to talk about where the planning is at – noon-1:30 pm; register here.
DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Weekly 4:30-6 pm sign-waving demonstration at 16th/Holden. Signs available if you don’t have your own.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Meeples Games (3727 California SW) welcomes families 6-8 pm to this weekly hosted game-playing night.
TRIVIA X 3: Three of the venues where you can play tonight – 7 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7:30 and 8:30 pm 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!
See more on our calendar – and if you have something to add for the future, please email us the info at westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Caity Gerhardt)
Here’s the list for the rest of the weekend:
TRAFFIC ALERTS: Scheduled to continue today – southbound lane closures on I-5 between I-90 and Spokane Street, and the eastbound Spokane Street Viaduct closure. Also today, SDOT says:
On Sunday, we’ll install reflectors on West Marginal Way SW and Highland Park Way SW. We’ll begin as early as 5 AM and conclude by 3 PM. We’ll start near the Chelan 5-way intersection and work our way south, before going west on Highland Park Way SW, then go in reverse to cover eastbound Highland Park Way SW and northbound West Marginal Way SW. Please anticipate delays as we continuously move down the street to complete this work. This work may continue into next weekend.
.DONATION-ONLY YOGA CLASS: 9 am at Jet City Labs (4546 California SW, upstairs) – details in our calendar listing.
CHURCHES WITH ONLINE SERVICES: We’re still listing these – see today’s list here.
2 BENEFIT SALES IN ARBOR HEIGHTS: 9 am-1 pm, the plant sale to benefit a Lung Force Walk Seattle team is happening at 3703 SW 107th, while midblock between 35th and 37th on SW 107th, another sale is benefiting PAWS, 10 am-1 pm.
(Photo by Arlene Rubin)
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, find fresh food – produce, meat, fish, cheese, beverages, baked goods, and prepared food – at the weekly WSFM. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society has reopened its museum on Alki, and you can visit noon-4 pm, (61st/Stevens)
COSTUMED BIKE PARADE: It’s back! Alki resident Guy Olson organizes this as part of “Alki Daze,” and everyone’s welcome to show up and join the ride. Meet at 2 pm at 63rd and Alki Avenue SW.
‘ORCA RESCUE!’ TOWN HALL: Hybrid event featuring West Seattleite Donna Sandstrom of The Whale Trail, focused on the lost whale whose rescue she chronicles in a new book – 2 pm; details in our calendar listing.
URBAN HOPSTACLE: Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) continues celebrating Seattle Beer Week, this time with a 2-6 pm inflatable obstacle course!
‘ALMA’ AT ARTSWEST: Closing performance – 3 pm curtain at ArtsWest Playhouse (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor). Get your ticket(s) here.
LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: Citizens of Earth play 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover.
BOOK CLUB AT C & P: Also at the coffeehouse, the May meeting of the West Seattle Classic Novels and Movies Book Club, 3 pm.
NEED FOOD? White Center Community Dinner Church serves a free meal (take-away available) at 5 pm Sundays at the Salvation Army Center in South Delridge (9050 16th SW).
KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio (7356 35th SW) – details here.
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 to list on our calendar? We update it daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Friday evening photo, looking east from West Seattle, by David Hutchinson)
Another busy Saturday! Here’s the list for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
TRAFFIC ALERTS: The eastbound Spokane Street Viaduct is closed; so are lanes on southbound I-5 between I-90 and Spokane Street.
EMERALD WATER ANGLERS SUMMER FEST: Celebrate fishing with vendors, demos, more at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park (4500 Beach Drive SW), presented by Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) – see our calendar listing for some of the free highlights; only thing to bring money for is lunch (check out what’s cooking).
BENEFIT BLOCK SALE: 9 am-2 pm on SW 107th west of 35th SW to raise money for PAWS – details in our calendar listing.
ONE SEATTLE DAY OF SERVICE: Starting as early as 9 am, thousands of volunteers are working on dozens of projects around the city, including several here in West Seattle. Not registered? Check here for any that still need a hand.
HIGH POINT BEE FESTIVAL: The home of the West Seattle Bee Garden is hosting a low-key festival this year, with events starting at 9:30 am at Commons Park (behind 6400 Sylvan Way SW).
BICYCLE RODEO: 10 am-1 pm at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), a fun event to help kids learn to bicycle more skillfully and safely.
NEW OUTDOOR MARKET: The Heron’s Nest (4818 Puget Way SW) is hosting a new monthly outdoor market, 10 am-6 pm.
BOWL-A-NOMA: Bowl at West Seattle Bowl (39th/Oregon) to battle melanoma, 10 am-1 pm.
SPORTS: West Seattle High School‘s league-champion baseball team has a 10 am regional playoff game at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue (1790 Richards Road), vs. Stanwood. If the Wildcats win, they’ll play there again later in the day, time and opponent TBD.
FRIENDS OF MORGAN JUNCTION PARK: Help beautify the park (just north of California and Fauntleroy) 11 am-2 pm: “We’ll be primarily weeding and spreading mulch, but there will be other projects for gardeners of all levels.”
WINE TIME: The Viscon Cellars‘ (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) tasting room is open 1-6 pm, for tasting or by-the-glass/by-the-bottle wine.
POP-UP BOUTIQUE: Vintage clothing today, 1-6 pm, at Brocante Beach House (2622 Alki SW)!
BOWLING FOR EQUALITY: Bowl with HRC Seattle in two waves at West Seattle Bowl (39th/Oregon) – 3-5 pm or 6-8 pm.
TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL-BOARD REP: First in-person community-conversation meeting with West Seattle/South Park school-board rep Leslie Harris since the pandemic began – 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. (2306 42nd SW)
THE GREAT RETURN: 3-8 pm, stop by <strong>Pathfinder K-8 (1901 SW Genesee) for free fun in support of the PTSA’s spring fundraising campaign (you’re welcome whether or not you can donate)
BOUNCES AT OUNCES: Seattle Beer Week festivities continue at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) with Bounce Invasion – a space-themed free bounce house “for kids of all ages.” 3-6 pm.
DESTINATION DELRIDGE: Dine, dance, and support DNDA, starting at 6 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).
EVENING MUSIC @ C & P COFFEE: The Brews Brothers at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7 pm, no cover.
AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, music at 8, for a “Tribute to Taylor.” Music by Mountain Holler, Members of Smokey T and the Larks, and special guests. at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW). All ages until 10 pm.
‘ALMA’ AT ARTSWEST: Final weekend of the Seattle premiere run for Benjamin Benne‘s play! 7:30 pm curtain at ArtsWest Playhouse (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor). Get your ticket(s) here.
DRAG SHOW AT ADMIRAL PUB: Saturday’s the night for Dolly Madison‘s show at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9 pm.
Something to add, for today/tonight or beyond? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Wednesday photo by Marc Milrod)
With the weekend in view, here’s what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight!
COVID VACCINATION POP-UP: Noon-5 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon), walk-ins welcome.
SOUND TRANSIT WORKSHOP 1-3:30 pm online, the Sound Transit Board’s Expansion Committee has a workshop on the West Seattle/Ballard plan. Open to the public for viewing – info’s in the agenda.
SPORTS: West Seattle High School plays postseason softball at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 1:30 pm vs. Bishop Blanchet (and a 5:30 pm game if they win).
LOW-LOW TIDE: Last chance this month! Out to -2.6 feet at 2:56 pm
TASTING: 4-6 pm at West Seattle Liquor and Wine (4714 42nd SW; WSB sponsor), you’re invited to try Argentine wines.
BIKE EVERYWHERE DAY: 4-7 pm, riders are invited to the second session of the drop-in station at the west end of the low bridge, with West Seattle Bike Connections and partners.
SEATTLE BEER WEEK: Event tonight at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) -starting at 6 pm, the Cask-O-Rama!
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Whateverly Brothers at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7 pm. All ages, no cover.
BENEFIT BASH: At The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), doors at 7, music at 8. $10, all ages until 10 pm: “Come celebrate Dan and Cheli’s 50th birthdays with some ’70s and ’80s Loose Heels country and the inimitable stylings of Ouija Boob! This is a birthday bash and benefit for Mary’s Place.”
‘ALMA’: Friday night theater! The play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues its run with a performance at 7:30 tonight – buy your ticket(s) here.
OUTDOOR MOVIE: Seattle Parks Rec ‘n the Streets presents a Movie Night at High Point Commons Park (north of 6400 SW Sylvan Way) – “Bring your lawn chair, refreshments and enjoy the company of others outside with the movie ‘Clifford The Big Red Dog’.”
Have an event for our calendar/daily lists? We’re adding more daily – email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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