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The Garden Center provides Landscape Horticulture students hands-on experience growing, maintaining, and selling plants while helping visitors plan gardens, learn plant care, and explore seasonal offerings. Purchases and visits help fund student learning projects and provide valuable retail and plant care training.
Truck selling the famous Fisher Scones as enjoyed at the state fair.
Fridays: 4-6 pm After School Magic League
Join one of our Magic: the Gathering experts for an afternoon of Magic fun! This event is perfect for everyone 12+ who are looking to learn a little more about Magic: the Gathering. This event is $5 per week.
Kenyon Hall Presents
Abrahamson & Phelps
Summer Night Sonata
Friday, May 22nd 2026
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
Seated
$15 GeneralClassical pianist and composer Thomas Abrahamson teams up with Seattle Symphony Violinist Libby Phelps to perform original compositions in the style of contemporary classical. Harmonies and structures of all shapes and sizes coalesce into something familiar yet new. Is it classical? Jazz? Contemporary? Or an amalgam of all that came before? Come be serenaded in the beautiful Kenyon Hall on a summer evening.
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Fridays – DJ Night at Revelry Room (behind Jet City Labs) – enjoy cocktails and DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. Music 9p – 1a
Karaoke is back on Friday nights! 10 pm with Rone
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
The Fauntleroy Community Association maintains box planters near 45th and Wildwood near and across the street from Endolyne Joe’s restaurant. This Saturday, May 23rd is the spring “planter party” – volunteers will refresh 27 planters with summer color. Some of the plants have grown too big for the planter boxes and are available to anyone who would like them. To help these boxes thrive in the future we are asking for people to pay what they can for the plants on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The plants are big, healthy and would make great additions to your landscape. There are some great bargains including:
2-Oriental arborvitae
1-Lawson cypress
4-Juncus Grass
2-Longstalk sedge grass
1-Euphorbia wulfenii
1+- variegated carex grasses
3-Evergold sedge grass
1-Wilma cypress
1-Juncus reed grassIf you’re interested, bring your shovel and tools at 9:00 am on Saturday morning so you can dig them out before the volunteer crew shows up at 10. Available plants will be tagged in red. These are big plants, so come prepared.
FREE- HEAVILY MEDITATED
Every Saturday from 9-10:15 am, always free.
Join Inner Alchemy founder Maari Falsetto for a heart-centered meditation practice that gently reconnects you—with yourself, your life, and the community around you.
Held in our warm and welcoming Sanctuary in the heart of West Seattle, this gathering is a sacred space for all, where joy and belonging naturally unfold.
Many have journeyed with us for over a year, sharing how this simple, consistent practice has brought more light and meaning into their lives. We offer space for up to 30 participants, with yoga mats, chairs, and cushions provided.
Registration is required. Don’t hesitate… meditate.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-free-community-meditation-tickets-1395541926469
Walking for Well-Being–Introductory 1 Mile Walk (flat, no hills) @ Lincoln Park on Saturdays at 9:30 AM
Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in Lincoln Park — Rain or Shine.
This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering approximately 1.0 mile on the upper portion of Lincoln Park and is over flat terrain in less than half an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.
Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & SW Fontanelle. We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is neaar the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.
For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.
West Seattle Area Master Gardener Plant Clinics are Starting
The WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will again be offering plant diagnostic clinics in the West Seattle area. Master Gardeners provide research-based home gardening information focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The clinic schedule is:
Delridge Home Depot – Saturdays, 10AM – 2PM – April 25 – August 29 (No clinic on Saturday, July 4) – Look for us in the Garden Center.
WS Farmers Market – Sundays, 10AM – 2PM – April 26 – September 13 (No clinics on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, July 12)
West Seattle Bee Festival – Saturday, May 16 – 12PM – 3PM
South Park branch of Seattle Public Library – Saturday, May 30, 10AM – 2PM
West Seattle Nursery – Sunday, July 12 – 11AM – 3PMHave a home gardening question but can’t get to a clinic? The Master Gardeners have an email clinic – askamastergardener@kingmg.org
New location for the Delridge Farmers’ Market for 2026, northwest corner of 9th/Henderson, where Morning Star Mini-Mart used to be.
The Garden Center provides Landscape Horticulture students hands-on experience growing, maintaining, and selling plants while helping visitors plan gardens, learn plant care, and explore seasonal offerings. Purchases and visits help fund student learning projects and provide valuable retail and plant care training.
Walking for Well-Being—Move together in nature, Wednesdays/Saturdays @Lincoln Park 10:00 AM
Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park –Rain or Shine.
This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.
Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & SW Fontanelle. We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is near the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.
For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.
(For location – see this site.)
This is a FREE, WEEKLY, IN-PERSON active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space.
WRITERS OF ALL LEVELS WELCOME. Whether you haven’t picked up a pen since high school or are a pro, you are welcome. 16 and up. For more on AWA method go to Amherstwriters.org.
THE COVID RULES: To protect our immunocompromised writers, we ask that all participants be vaccinated against COVID and, if eligible, receive timely COVID variant boosters. We follow the King County Health Department recommendations regarding masking, OR if any member of our group requests it, we will all wear masks even if KCHD does not recommend it. Please bring a mask just in case. We have extras. Thank you for doing your part to protect members whose medical concerns or treatments make COVID infection potentially deadly.
REGISTRATION IS FREE BUT REQUIRED: Go to meetup.com/seattle-writers-block
PROCESS:
1-3 writing sessions within each 3-hour meeting. Expect to be writing for approximately 2 hours. Writing prompts will be offered as a starting point, use them or follow your own muse. After each writing session, those who wish are invited to read their work aloud for encouraging, positive response. We do not critique each other’s writing, but instead support the work and the effort.
BRING:
Snacks to share
Whatever you like to write on (paper, computer, papyrus . . .)
Ready encouragement for other writers
LEAVE AT HOME:
Pieces you’ve already written. Sharing in this group is limited to work written during the session.
Judgment of others efforts
Regular weekly family reading time, now in Paper Boat’s new Junction space.
Daily operations for West Seattle’s only spraypark.
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
Tue/Thu: 5 pm–8 pm
Sat/Sun: 11 am–4 pm
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
Walk-in Massage Clinic
Nepenthe
9447 35th Ave SW
Saturdays 3-5 pm
*FREE*
*First come first served
*Short specific sessions
October 4th: We’re kicking off Super Smash Saturdays, which will run every Saturday except the second Saturday of the month. Register now to enter the Friendlies or Competitive bracket!
Saturday: 6:30 pm-10 pm
KENYON HALL PRESENTS
American Flats
feat. Single BodiesSaturday, May 23rd, 2026
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
All Ages
Seated
$15 General / $10 Senior/StudentAmerican Flats
Tom Melancon (Ghost Ranch, the Pods) has been writing, recording and performing original Americana and Rock music for over 40 years. Larry DeMyer (Delerium, Bad Kitty, Windopane, Raw Meat, Many Bright Things) is AF’s lead guitar player. Larry has a storied musical career spanning several decades. He has also been a Studio Owner/Engineer and Record Store Operator. Larry is also an accomplished Luthier working currently for Lull Guitars. Daniel Casado has many decades of experience in the music world. In addition to being a multi-instrumentalist, he is also a Composer, Producer and Chief Engineer at LillyTree Studios. He has worked with major label artists across a wide array of genres, and brings big ears to the band. Bobby Govetas has been an integral part of his family band Drómeno, a traditional Balkan and Greek folk band, performing alongside his parents, Christos Govetas and Ruth Hunter, and his sister Eleni Govetas. In addition to playing drums for AF, Bobby is an accomplished bassist, percussionist, keyboard player and vocalist. Bobby is also the Senior Engineer at LillyTree Studios. AF will debut a new member at this show, Keyboarist Teddy Rutberg.
Beats on Saturdays:
DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. 9 pm – 1 am.
Saturdays at 10 PM we have Karaoke
Join us for a conversational 3-5 mile run, then hang out after for a coffee & bite to eat! Find us on Heylo: heylo.group/westies-run-club or on IG @westiesrunclub to see our rotating locations as we explore West Seattle.
American Mah Jongg
At The Missing Piece in West Seattle
4707 California SWWe’re back! Come play Mah Jongg at The Missing Piece, the new location in the heart of the Junction, 4707 California Ave SW #B, Seattle, WA 98116-4412. It’s across the street from Easy Street Records.
Game times for all playing levels, including beginners, are:
Sundays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesdays 2 PM – 4 PM
We play 3 different versions of this fun table game that is growing in popularity across the nation:
– Traditional American (National Mah Jongg League rules)
– Taiwanese Mahjong
– And a more challenging version of American, called Siamese MJ.Contact Stacey Rea for more information: stacey1955@gmail.com.
Bach & Pancakes
Sunday, May 24
Doors & Show @ 10:00 a.m.With a performer list that would make this email a couple of pages long, we’re thrilled to bring back Erin Jorgensen’s Bach & Pancakes Extravaganza!
Enjoy fresh flapjacks from our friends and neighbors at The Locöl, bring your pillows and blankets, and grab some floor space to be serenaded by the sonatas and cantatas of JS Bach.
West Seattle Area Master Gardener Plant Clinics are Starting
The WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will again be offering plant diagnostic clinics in the West Seattle area. Master Gardeners provide research-based home gardening information focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The clinic schedule is:
Delridge Home Depot – Saturdays, 10AM – 2PM – April 25 – August 29 (No clinic on Saturday, July 4) – Look for us in the Garden Center.WS Farmers Market – Sundays, 10AM – 2PM – April 26 – September 13 (No clinics on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, July 12)
West Seattle Bee Festival – Saturday, May 16 – 12PM – 3PM
South Park branch of Seattle Public Library – Saturday, May 30, 10AM – 2PM
West Seattle Nursery – Sunday, July 12 – 11AM – 3PMHave a home gardening question but can’t get to a clinic? The Master Gardeners have an email clinic – askamastergardener@kingmg.org
Every Sunday, year-round! In The West Seattle Junction, on California Ave SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska. Look for the newest Ripe ‘n’ Ready List here.
NIA fitness classes
Every Sunday 10:15 am – 11:15 amPerformed barefoot to soul-stirring music from around the globe, Nia is a blend of dance, martial arts, and healing techniques. This class is adaptable for all levels, from couch potato to seasoned athlete. Teacher Jeanna Wheeler has over 20 years of experience teaching fitness classes, and trained with the creators of Nia in Portland, OR. For more info, and to register to try your first class free, visit:
eventbrite.com/e/nia-healing-dance-fitness-for-body-and-soul-tickets-1024104894307?aff=oddtdtcreatorThe dance studio is located in a historic speakeasy basement under the veterans’ center. The address is 3618 SW Alaska St, but the entrance is on the 37th Ave SW side of the building (NOT the main entrance at the front). The studio is open 15 min before the class start time, so arrive early and come downstairs to join us!
Energy Reset: Mini Sessions for Body & Soul
Inner Alchemy, Treasures and Transformation Shop located at 4312 SW Oregon Street
Sundays during the West Seattle Farmers Market from 10:30-2:30 pm, 30 minutes for $45
Step into a gentle field of healing with our Energy Mini Sessions—offered on a first-come, first-served basis. These 30-minute sessions are a beautiful way to receive the restorative benefits of Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, or Sound Healing in a shorter format. Whether you’re seeking calm, clarity, or a simple energetic reset, each modality offers a unique and nurturing experience to support your well-being.
Come as you are, take a sacred pause, and let your nervous system exhale.
Daily operations for West Seattle’s only spraypark.
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
Tue/Thu: 5 pm–8 pm
Sat/Sun: 11 am–4 pm
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
West Seattle Resist: Sunday Solidarity Action
Time: Every Sunday 11:30 am-1:30 pm (Rain or Shine)
Location: Corner of California Ave SW & SW Alaska St in the Junction
Bring your signs, noisemakers, and energy to peacefully express your resistance to the current government. Join us to make our voices heard, together.
It will be every (updated) Sunday, 12:30-1:30 pm, at the Alaska Junction. Called “Bang the Pots for Gaza.” We are making noise to demand aid be let into Gaza. Everyone is welcome to bring noisemakers, signs, and their voices. This is a family-friendly gathering.
West Seattle Classic Novels (and Movies) book club May Meeting
Title: Jack Kerouac, On the Road (1957)
Film, fyi: On The Road (2012): an adventure drama film adapted from Kerouac’s novel directed by Walter Salles.
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at C & P Coffee on California Ave SW in West Seattle
Time: 2:30 or so to chat; 3-4pm discussion; next title at 4pm.
Place: Outdoor patio behind C & P Coffee House on California Ave SW.
Contact person: juliawsea@gmail.com p.s. All trivia quizzes are posted on https://nd.academia.edu/JuliaDouthwaite/Blogs
West Seattle Rhodies FC vs Tacoma Galaxy
Sunday, May 10th, 2:00 PMWest Seattle Rhodies FC vs Snohomish United
Sunday, May 17th, 2:00 PMWest Seattle Rhodies FC vs Salmon Bay FC
Sunday, May 24th, 6:00 PMWest Seattle Rhodies FC vs Bigfoot FC
Sunday, June 14th, 2:00 PMWest Seattle Rhodies FC vs Portland Cherry Bombs FC
Sunday, June 21st, 2:00 PMWest Seattle Rhodies FC vs FC Olympia
Wednesday, June 24th, 7:00 PM
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA
@ Corner Pocket West Seattle
FREE ENTRY
Every Sunday @ 7:30 pm
General Knowledge trivia with one punk-related round
1ST, 2ND, & 3RD place prizes
Two sets, 8 pm and 9 pm, on Sundays.
Daily operations for West Seattle’s only spraypark.
Details to come. Annual outdoor ceremony.
Grief Support Groups
Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing. Every participant has dedicated time to speak about whatever they’d like, without judgment or interruption. Talking about our deceased loved ones in a supportive environment helps us remember them fully and helps us learn to carry the weight of their loss a little more gently.
These are ongoing, drop-in groups, but space is limited. Because of the sensitive nature of traumatic loss, the Thursday group is open only for those who are traumatic loss survivors. Learn more and register at listeningtogrief.com/groups. Contact Tamara at tamara@listeningtogrief.com with questions.
Mondays (except October 14 & November 25): 9:30 am-11:00 am at Nurture Wellbeing Studio 102
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Mondays (except October 14 & November 25): 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio$32/session. 4 sessions for $102 (use within 6 weeks). Discounts are available for those who could otherwise not afford to attend.
Mondays: 6:30-10 pm
Open D&DSeattle’s largest open D&D group can be found at Meeples Games. First time playing? No problem. Experienced player? Great! This group is for everyone from beginners of all age groups.
Each drop in session is $5, with a chance to join one of the continued campaigns. Seats are first come first serve.
Chess night every second and fourth Monday.
7-9 PM in the upstairs mezzanine
Mission Cantina
2325 California Ave SW2026:
January 12th and January 26th
February 9th and February 23rd
March 9th and March 23rd
April 13th and April 27th
May 11th and May 25th
June 8th and 22ndAll levels of chess players welcome. 5- and 10-minute games, over the board chess.
Order food and drink at the bar.
Organized by Charles Garrido
Every Monday. 7:00 pm.
Corner Pocket Classic Pool tournament.
Double Elimination, 16-person cap, alternating 8ball and 9ball each week.
$10 buy-in
On a full 16-person bracket, paid out to 4th place. 7 pm start. No late entry.
Every Monday: Doors open at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30
Alki UCC
6115 SW Hinds St, Seattle, WA 98116
Contact: alkidharmacommunity@gmail.comLooking to try mediation for the first time or find a local Sangha? Join us weekly at Alki UCC every Monday night for a meeting of the Alki Dharma Community.
Meeting begins with a 20 minute silent seated meditation, followed by a short reading and discussion.
Everyone is welcome and all skill levels appreciated! Cushions and chairs provided, accessibility needs considered. Donations appreciated but not required.
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Monday Night Trivia at The Good Society Public House (California/Lander).
•Hosted by Will.
• 7-9 pm
•Teams up to 8 people welcome.
•$2/person entry – winner take all.
•$20 gift card as second place
Weekly Zen Sitting/Meditation
7:00 – 8:30 pm (repeats every Monday)The Chapel, Room 402, at the Fauntleroy Church/United Church or Christ
9140 California Ave SW
Free
Contact: pr@pszc.org
pszc.org/calendar/7pm-830pm-west-seattle-service/2022-06-06Puget Sound Zen hosts a weekly Monday evening sitting/meditation in the Chapel, Room 402 at the Fauntleroy Church/United Church of Christ. Evenings will consist of chanting, meditation and discussion.
Everyone is welcome – people from all different meditation/spiritual traditions, people who have never meditated, and people who are curious.
If you arrive 10 minutes before the service we’ll give you some brief instructions, or you can just walk in and follow along.
Quiz Night on Monday nights, 7:30 pm, at The Skylark – Free to play!
Six Rounds, ten questions each. This includes an audio round, a picture round, three themed rounds and a random round with questions from several different categories. Maximum of 6 team members to be eligible for prizes.
Prizes:
1st place: $25 gift certificate
2nd place: $15 gift certificate
next to last place: pitcher of Cold Beer PilsnerSeattle’s Best Trivia Night is at the Skylark every Monday. Come early to grab a table and dinner.
The Westside Jazz Trio
The Alley
Mondays 8-10 pm
No cover charge
Update: We will have Karaoke every Monday starting at 9 pm.
F3, a free national men’s workout group:
We meet at 5:30 am 3 days a week at 3 locations in West Seattle/White Center:
Tuesday: meet at Hiawatha Playfield
Thursday: meet at Alki Bathhouse
Friday: meet at Steve Cox ParkThese workouts are always free, always outdoors, peer-led in a rotating fashion, open to all men regardless of fitness level, and always end in a circle of trust.
More information at f3seattle.com
Bring your little ones and come play at our church’s PlaySpace — open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to noon! It’s a warm, welcoming indoor spot for kids to move, imagine, and make new friends while parents and caregivers connect with one another. All are welcome, drop-in style, and the cost is FREE — come as you are and stay as long as you like!
Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 AM – Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Gathering at the Bridge School Cooperative Elementary. A welcoming, no-cost, drop-in group for children 0-5 years old and their caregivers.
Postcards4Democracy – West Seattle gathers at C&P Coffee every Tuesday
10:30 – 12 Noon year-round to handwrite reminders urging Democrats and
Independents to register and vote. Bring stamps and postcards — or
we’ll do what we can to get you started.(Postcards4Democracy also meets all this summer on Saturdays 12-2 pm at C&P.)
Website: www.Postcards4democracy.org
email: postcards4democracyWS@gmail.com
I’m hosting free drop-in coaching sessions (“Grounded Conversations”) every other Tuesday at Highland Park Corner Store. It’s a casual space for people to talk through work stress, relationship issues, or whatever’s on their mind with a coach who has a clinical psychology background.
Next session is March 31st from 10:40 am – 12:00 pm.
Daily operations for West Seattle’s only spraypark.
FIFA and Fido will each be featured at the next round of Washington State Ferries’ community meetings.
The upcoming FIFA World Cup and an updated pet policy are two of the topics at a pair of online community meetings hosted by WSF at noon and 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 26. Each meeting will also include information on WSF’s updated Service Contingency Plan, a progress update on the designs of the new hybrid-electric ferries and more. The majority of the meeting time will be reserved for questions from the public.
WSF online community meetings
When: Noon (register here) and 6 p.m. (register here) Tuesday, May 26
Where: Online via Zoom
Details: Prior registration is required for these virtual meetings. Each meeting will cover the same material and is designed to give participants the option of attending the meeting that best fits their schedule. Participants will be able to ask questions and anyone can also provide comments ahead of time via email. After the meetings, video recordings will be available online on WSF’s community participation page.
Email marta.kidane@lihi.org to get the link for attending the monthly Community Advisory Committee meeting for West Seattle’s only tiny-house village, Camp Second Chance.
Walter’s Wine Shop is hosting wine tastings every Tuesday! Each week you are able to enjoy learning about a different winemaker, importer, or distributor! This is a drop-in event, no reservations needed; from 5-8 pm. Costs $15 and if you buy a bottle you get $5 off!
**IMPORTANT UPDATE: NEW TIMES ON OUR WEEKLY SIGN-WAVING EVENT**
SAME PLACE: The intersection of 16th Ave. SW & SW Holden St.; West Seattle
WHEN: TUESDAYS ONLY!
TIME: 5:00-6:00 pm
Join members of Hate Free Delridge and Puget Ridge Cohousing for this ongoing community sign-waving event and help spread the message that Black Lives Matter and the time to end systemic racism is NOW! We have signs to share or bring your own!
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
Interfaith Freedom Vigil Every Tuesday
at Lady Liberty – 5:30PMSo much wrong, so little cardboard!
But our prayers are never wasted. A group of West Seattlites are holding an ongoing candlelight vigil at Lady Liberty on Alki every Tuesday 5:30 to 6:30.
This will be an interfaith vigil. Anyone who wants to lift our country into God’s light is welcome to join us. Please come with your respect that we all pray in different ways. We plan to have simple songs, brief reflections, and opportunities for people to share their thoughts. If you have any questions you are welcome to contact jeannietodd97@gmail.com
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
We’re bringing back Tuesday Night SUPper Club. Paddleboard or kayak, totally your call, no judgment here. Join us after work for a laid-back paddle and stick around after to hang on the beach and share some food.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak or SUP rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1 group paddle followed by beach hang time
All experience levels welcome
What to bring
Something to share (we’re doing this potluck style!)
Towel
Dry change of clothes in case you take an unexpected swim
Questions? Email alkikayak@gmail.com
Sacred Birth Prenatal Yoga Series
Mother Matricaria‘s five-week prenatal yoga series offer the opportunity to connect with the person you’re becoming, the life you’re growing, and a community of others embarking on this new threshold together. We’ll work on building strength to support the demands of pregnancy and labor, coming into alignment, and finding greater access to breath. And we’ll cap it off with a dreamy savasana, because pregnancy is basically like running a 40-week marathon.
We believe there is no right way to birth. Our classes are non-dogmatic and are aimed at deepening your connection with yourself while building a coping mindset so you can handle whatever comes your way.
What’s included:
-Five, 90-minute yoga classes with optional time to connect over tea after class
-Weekly check-ins sharing the joys and challenges of pregnancy with others who get it
-Themed classes offering opportunities for reflection, connecting with baby, and connecting with yourself as a parent
-Pregnancy- and birth-specific movements that empower you to find ease, strength, and balance in your body at any stage of pregnancy
-Access to a WhatsApp group to start building your local parenting community beyond class sessions
-Herbal extras for pregnancy and postpartumDates: Tuesdays, April 14-May 19 (no class on 4/28) and Tuesdays, May 26-June 23
Location: Sacred Growing Space, 7358 35th Ave SW
Cost: $130Learn more and enroll: mothermatricaria.com/prenatal-yoga-series
Free weekly track run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Singers Wanted!
Gershwin? Brahms? Whitacre? If you love to sing or want to discover your talent, we invite you to join the Boeing Employees Choir (open to all), performing everything from Bach to Broadway.
Open Rehearsals
Starting January 20, 2026
Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM
Tibbetts United Methodist Church
3940 41st Ave SW, West SeattleFor more info: www.boeingchoir.org
Please let us know by email if you are coming!
Email: President@boeingchoir.org
Trivia at the Admiral Pub
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 pm. Free to play with cash prizes.
We also do every Thursday except for the last Thursday of every month. Thursday has the same setup, starts at 7 pm, free to play with cash prizes.
Free to play every Tuesday – now at 7 pm. New, silly prizes every week and fun for the whole family.
Past, Present & Elsewhere
Description: Full Album Listening Sessions. Start to Finish, no skips A deep dive into complete records.Selections curated by local DJs and musicians. Special theme nights happen often. Album listings announced via our social media.
Date & Time: Every Tuesday, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Revelry Room, 4547 California Ave SW, Seattle
Admission: Free. Please support the night by making a purchase of anything on our menu.
More Info: https://jetcitylabs.com/ppe
The Seattle Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society is pleased to announce a new class in West Seattle, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to the promotion of Scotland’s unique dance form in the Seattle metro area.
The class welcomes both families and individuals ages eight and over, regardless of experience. This weekly introduction to joyful jigs, lively reels and elegant strathspeys will take place at Fauntleroy Church on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 beginning September 9th. The Church, located at 9140 California Avenue SW, has ample parking and is conveniently located on the RapidRide C line and a half mile from the Fauntleroy ferry terminal. Comfortable clothing permitting ease of movement, non-marking shoes and a good sense of humor are the only essentials for the class. An individual’s first class is free. Thereafter per class fees will be $10 and $5 for ages 8-17.
Seattle Branch Chair, EB Van Otterloo, will be one of the class instructors. Of Scottish Country Dancing, Van Otterloo says, “There are so many things to love about this form of dance. It’s social, but you don’t need to bring a partner. It’s good exercise for your body and your mind, and most of all, it is such good fun.”
Blaine Peet, who has taught Scottish Country Dancing around the world, will join Van Otterloo in teaching the new class. “Once you have learned the basics, you can dance with people anywhere across the U.S. and Canada, and around the globe. It’s a great way to make new friends in different cultures, no matter whether you are in Europe, Asia or Australia.”
The Seattle Branch has regular social events and runs classes in the U-District, at the Phinney Neighborhood Center and in Edmonds while also promoting classes in Tacoma, Burien and Mount Vernon, among others. More information is available at rscds-seattle.org/classes
Sporcle Pub Quiz with @pubquizdavid is now at Beer Junction every Tuesday night at 7 pm and 8 pm.
Tuesday Trivia
Free Tuesday Trivia every Tuesday night at 7 pm
More details here: ounceswestseattle.com/upcoming-events
Free trivia, teams of up to 6, happy-hour prizes for beverages and food. With Geeks Who Drink.
Women’s Meditation Circle at the Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034A California Ave SW)
Tuesday nights from 7 pm-8:15 pmThis is a small-group meditation experience, facilitated by Reiki Master Teacher and founder of Mama Be Well, Katie Englund.
I have space for 7 women* to join me each Tuesday evening in the safe and sacred space of the Mama Be Well Healing Studio to learn and practice meditation together. *Trans and non-binary friends are invited too!
The cost is just $12.
Since space is limited, I ask that you register in advance. You can learn more and register at www.mamabewell.info/meditation
If you have any questions, please send me an email at mamabewellreiki@gmail.com
I look forward to seeing who the Universe brings together for this!
Hosted by Trinity. $1 per bingo book, with five sheets.
Schmitz Park Tours / Every 4th Wednesday & Saturdays of the Month / 10-11:30am
Join a free guided walking tour of Schmitz Preserve Park, Seattle’s 53-acre ancient forest. We honor the land, its indigenous tribal history, and current use. You will hear bird songs, see rare native plants and learn how together we can protect the Park, and reconnect its creek, restoring salmon and aquatic life.
Link to Wednesday the 27th…………..
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-guided-tour-in-schmitz-preserve-park-tickets-1988987566353?aff=oddtdtcreatorLink to Saturday the 30th…………….
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-schmitz-park-seattle-history-free-guided-tour-tickets-1989049871710?aff=oddtdtcreator
Link to Contact Page:
https://schmitzparkcreekrestore.org/contact
Walking for Well-Being, Wednesdays @ Meet at 47th/SW Fontanelle
Walking for Well-Being—Move together in nature, Wednesdays/Saturdays @Lincoln Park 10:00 AM
Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park –Rain or Shine.
This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.
Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & SW Fontanelle (near by the 76 Gas station). We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early.The start is next to the black mailbox at the north Lincoln Park Service Entrance at the intersection of 47th Avenue SW and SW Fontanelle Street and features plentiful street parking.
For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.
Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!
Daily operations for West Seattle’s only spraypark.
Mid-Day Eucharist at First Lutheran Church
Wednesdays at 11:45
Looking for spiritual nourishment? Join us every Wednesday on your lunch break for our mid-day Eucharist service. First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, 4105 California Ave. SW, in the Chapel. 206-935-6530, admin@flcws.org
The Southwest Library will be hosting a free device drop-off event with PCs for People (formerly known as InterConnection) on Wednesday, May 27 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. PCs for People will be on-site to accept donations of used electronic devices such as laptops, phones, desktop computers, speakers, and more. PCs for People will wipe all data from donated items, sell and/or refurbish them, and make the devices available to underserved communities.
The full list of accepted items is here.
The SPL event link is here.
American Mah Jongg
At The Missing Piece in West Seattle
4707 California SWWe’re back! Come play Mah Jongg at The Missing Piece, the new location in the heart of the Junction, 4707 California Ave SW #B, Seattle, WA 98116-4412. It’s across the street from Easy Street Records.
Game times for all playing levels, including beginners, are:
Sundays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesdays 2 PM – 4 PM
We play 3 different versions of this fun table game that is growing in popularity across the nation:
– Traditional American (National Mah Jongg League rules)
– Taiwanese Mahjong
– And a more challenging version of American, called Siamese MJ.Contact Stacey Rea for more information: stacey1955@gmail.com.
Recurring every Wednesday from 5-10 – Wednesdays Rock! at the Mead Center. Join us on Wednesdays day from 5-10 pm for Rock Band Gaming Happy Hour! We have over 4,000 Rock Band songs and MANY tabletop games including Carcassonne, Wingspan, Horizons of Spirit Island, and tons of Pathfinder gaming books! Come play some games and get $2 off all Mead pours! Open to all ages with non-alcoholic options available!
Fix-It-Workshop
Every Wednesday
5:30 pm-7:30 pm
West Seattle Tool Library (Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)Tools, appliances, small electronics, and more! Use the tools and facilities of the shop and pick our librarians’ brains to get your damaged equipment back in the action.
Availability is first-come-first-served. This workshop is provided free of charge, though donations are appreciated!
We ask that all items brought for repair be of reasonable size. We are unable to service pressure vessels, refrigeration equipment, firearms, and high-voltage electrical components.
We now play every Wednesday night except the third Wednesday of the week when the Eagles have trivia. We play at 6 pm. We ask that non-Eagles members come in the back door of the club.
We have a mailing list where we send out tournament reminders. People can add themselves to the list by going to
https://raincityskunkworks.eo.page/3gzg8
Open Studio Drop-In
Wednesdays from 6-8 PM $45
Potterings.com
3400 Harbor Ave, Suite 132 in Activspace on Alki Beach.potteringclasses@gmail.com
Wednesdays from 6-8 PM $45
January 14
January 21
January 28
February 25
March 25
April 1
April 8
April 29
May 13
May 27
June 3
July 22
July 29
August 12
August 19Need creative time? Join our weekly Open Studio—$45 includes everything, guidance, materials, and kiln firings.
Join us on Wednesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM for Open Studio at Potterings! This is your chance to explore, create, and experiment with clay in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you’re new to pottery or an experienced potter looking to make a piece of pottery, our open studio time is perfect for practicing techniques or just having fun with clay.
Limited to four students per open studio to ensure plenty of individual instructor time.
Each month, we feature a seasonal piece of pottery we’ll make together, it’s a perfect way to start your pottery collection. Open studio time is your time to create a unique piece of pottery. You can also choose to make one of our monthly highlighted projects.
JANUARY – Make a trio of votive candle holders with handles
FEBRUARY – Make a pair of friendship or couple plates
MARCH – Make four pieces of clay jewelry (necklace/bracelet/earrings)
APRIL – Make a bird feeder
MAY – Make a domed flower vase
Insider tip: Want to do your own thing? Bring a couple of pottery ideas from the Potterings Pinterest boards for inspiration.
Just curious about Potterings? Feel free to drop in and take a look around, no charge.
Reserve your spot by paying in advance through Eventbrite, or pay via Venmo.
West Seattle Urbanism – Weekly Meetup
Wednesdays, 6 pm to 8 pm
Great American Diner & Bar
4752 California Ave SW
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
HUM-IN
Collective Sound Vibration as
Peaceful Protest against Injustice
Wednesdays 6:30-7 pm
Junction Plaza Park
Free Live Music Wednesdays!
Locöl
7902 35th Ave SW
Rotating Artists
6:30 – 8:30
Free
21+
Trivia at the Admiral Pub
Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 pm. Free to play with cash prizes.
We also do every Thursday except for the last Thursday of every month. Thursday has the same setup, starts at 7 pm, free to play with cash prizes.
Alki Community Choir Open Rehearsals
Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm (no rehearsal on the third Wednesday of each month).
Alki United Church of Christ (Alki UCC)
6115 SW HindsEmail music@alkiucc.org for more information.
Come Sing with Us!
Music Director Daniel Self invites you to join the fun and welcoming Alki Community Choir.
From seasoned vocalists to shower divas, all are welcome regardless of experience, age, faith or non-faith. Join us to sing new and well-loved songs in a variety of musical styles, including traditional hymns, spirituals and gospel.
Come once … keep coming back … there are no auditions or commitments. Rehearsals for community choir are ongoing, so it is always a good time to join.
Daniel is an exuberant and accomplished choir music director and a Seattle-based musician and music educator.
Mad Crafty
Bring your in progress craft project and settle in. Knitting, sketching, journaling, mending, collage—whatever you’re working on. A midweek creative reset with good music and cocktails (plenty of non-alcoholic options). A perfect way to enjoy our new patio!
Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Revelry Room, 4547 California Ave SW, Seattle
Admission: Free. Please support the night by making a purchase of anything on our menu.
More Info: revelryroom.com/events
Do you love music? Do you like games? Come check out Music Bingo at Good Society every Wednesday from 7-9 PM! Bring your friends and enjoy some tunes and brews with chances to win prizes!
Trivia Night on Alki Beach at Seaside Grill
Come down to Alki beach and join our Trivia Host Ella for possible the greatest Trivia Night ever! The fun starts at 7 pm, so get down to Seaside Grill early for great seats! $5 wells, $7 drafts and 1/2 appetizers. Free to play, all ages, Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. 6 players max per team.
Every Wednesday Night – 7 pm-9 pm through June 24th
Fully backlined open mic at Skylark free every Wednesday, 7:30 pm sign-up 7:30pm sign-up /Music starts at 8:30 (The line to sign up often starts to form around 7:00 so get here early!)
It’s great for musicians, but it is also a great night out to see some of Seattle’s best up and coming musicians.
- No host to hog the spotlight, just bands/solo acts and a friendly, experienced sound engineer
- >Full 16 track recordings of your set available for purchase ($10 for solo acts, $20 for bands), make a demo!
- Full menu and bar available with 12 beers on tap
- All genres welcome: solo, acoustic, electronica, full bands, and comedy of any type
10 minutes/2 songs each- Gretsch house drums, Vox AC30 guitar amp, Yamaha G50410 guitar amp, Ashdown ABM500 bass amp, Shure mics, DIs, etc.
- You are welcome to bring more gear, just talk to the sound engineer beforehand to make sure it is compatible
PLEASE NOTE: The list goes out at 7:30 but people arrive much earlier to line up and is first come first served. Please be courteous of those that were there before you. While this is free to sign-up, please arrive hungry and thirsty, and do purchase something as we want to keep providing the opportunity and keep it free.
Wednesday night trivia at 8 pm with Quizmaster J!
Weekly trivia at Larry’s Tavern at 8 pm Wednesday.
Event Name: Swing It Wednesday
Time: 8:15-10:15 (repeats every Wednesday)
Location: South Park Hall 1253 S Cloverdale St
Cost: $15Join us for weekly live music & swing dance featuring outstanding local artists. Tickets available in advance or at the door. 18+
More information at www.SwingItSeattle.com
Trivia with Phil T. $2 buy-in. Prizes. Reservations at (updated) talaricospizza.com/reservations-small-party
Karaoke at the Admiral Pub
Every Wednesday night at 8:45 pm
F3, a free national men’s workout group:
We meet at 5:30 am 3 days a week at 3 locations in West Seattle/White Center:
Tuesday: meet at Hiawatha Playfield
Thursday: meet at Alki Bathhouse
Friday: meet at Steve Cox ParkThese workouts are always free, always outdoors, peer-led in a rotating fashion, open to all men regardless of fitness level, and always end in a circle of trust.
More information at f3seattle.com
Bring your little ones and come play at our church’s PlaySpace — open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to noon! It’s a warm, welcoming indoor spot for kids to move, imagine, and make new friends while parents and caregivers connect with one another. All are welcome, drop-in style, and the cost is FREE — come as you are and stay as long as you like!
The Garden Center provides Landscape Horticulture students hands-on experience growing, maintaining, and selling plants while helping visitors plan gardens, learn plant care, and explore seasonal offerings. Purchases and visits help fund student learning projects and provide valuable retail and plant care training.
Hey locals! We’re stoked to launch the Thursday Morning Kayak Club and build a fun, welcoming paddling community out on the water.
Join us for relaxed morning paddles, fresh air, and good company. Whether you’re brand new or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.
Pricing
$30 if you need a kayak rental
$15 for Paddle Club members
FREE if you bring your own gear
*Registration is free! If you require a rental we will charge on-site before the paddleWhat to expect
~1–2 hour guided paddle
Back by 11:30 AM
Beginners will use sit-on-top kayaks
Sit-in kayaks available for paddlers who have completed the intro sea kayaking session
Double kayaks available for buddies at no extra cost
What: Thursday Qi Gong Sessions
When: from 10-11 AMDescription: These sessions are open to everyone, regardless of experience. Participants will learn gentle movements that promote relaxation, energy balance, and overall well-being.
Sign-Up: Interested participants can sign up through this links:
Thursday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1120273782039?aff=oddtdtcreator
10 am – 12 pm
Hey West Seattle friends!
Work from home and craving a change of scenery (or just some friendly faces)?
I’m at The Void every week and thought it’d be fun to turn it into a casual cowork & coffee hang. Come work alongside others, craft, game or just enjoy a cool vibe and delicious coffee. You can bring arts & crafts, play games, work or chat!
Drop by, say hi, and let’s make working from home a little less solo!
Join us on Heylo and RSVP: https://heylo.group/the-seattle-thaw
Daily operations for West Seattle’s only spraypark.
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS, WSUP! Weekly Song Circle Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm. Grab your ukulele (or other instrument), and come play with us – all levels welcome! Winter is mostly at The Bridge on California, and when the weather allows we’re outside at C & P, but we may move around. To confirm the week’s location, check here or email us at westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for details.
STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 pmJoin certified yoga therapist Milo in weight bearing movements that will help you become stronger and steadier—slowly,
gradually and safely. You will be led through a series of movements that strengthen your bones and muscles, which will
give balance to your body and help avoid osteoporosis. This class can be enjoyed by all levels. Please bring a mat, blocks and a blanket and pillow if you have them.
Food trucks 4-8 pm Thursdays at HPCS:
Truck of the week listed on the store’s website; we also include it in our West Seattle Thursday highlight list.
ride Family Book Club at the White Center Library
Last Thursday of the Month during the school year (Gatherings remaining: April 30, May 28) 4:30 – 5:30 pm
For families to participate in together.
Play board games, make a craft, and share your favorite rainbow family books celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride.
Harvest fresh vegetables for the West Seattle Food Bank! Come to Puget Ridge Edible Park every Thursday from 5 to 7 pm to help harvest a variety of fresh, healthy, and nutrient-rich food for Friday morning delivery at the West Seattle Food Bank. This Seattle public park produces an abundance of the healthiest vegetables, some of which you will never find in a store. Enough for the volunteers to share as well. Contact Stu Hennessey, alkistu1@gmail.com
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
“Dusty Thursdays,” our weekly community concert series at Tim’s Tavern, runs throughout the summer.
Music kicks off at 6 PM with special guests followed by The Dusty 45s.
No cover (tips encouraged for the bands), all ages!
Grief is Crafty
Join Listening to Grief at a monthly craft circle where people who have experienced loss of any kind can sit with others in a low-pressure, comfortable space while keeping our hands busy on a meditative activity.
Bring your own portable project or try your hand at something new. Each month Tamara will provide materials and instruction for a simple project.
In order to cover the space rental and the materials, there are two fee options:
$10 Bring your own project.
$25 Base cost, plus $15 for supplies.
Monthly on the 4th Thursday.
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Keller Williams
5446 California Ave SWSecure your spot at listeningtogrief.com/grief-events
Pokémon League: All players are welcome! Must bring your own console. Every Thursday, 6:00 pm at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, top of the stairs).
Walking for Well-Being — Move together in nature, Thursday evenings @Lincoln Park 6:00 PM
Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park –Rain or Shine. Please bring your own light for our nighttime walks.
This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.
Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & SW Fontanelle. We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is near the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.
For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.
Westies Run Club
Thursdays at 6 pmJoin us for a conversational 3-mile run, then hang out afterward! Now meeting at Good Society in Admiral. Find us on Heylo: heylo.group/westies-run-club or on IG @westiesrunclub.
Thursdays: 6:30-10 pm Board Game Night
Join Meeples Games for a night of board game fun! Each week we will teach you a new game and play some favorites as well. This event is open to all ages!
EVERY THURSDAY AT 7:30 pm
FIRST THURSDAYS ARE THEMED
PRIZES EVERY TIME!Location:
THE VOID WEST SEATTLE
5048 California SW@thevoidseattle
thevoidseattle.com
Weekend starts early with DJs at Revelry Room.
Get to Know Westside
Virtual Coffee with the Head of SchoolJoin Dr. Daryl Wright and members of the Westside team for a relaxed virtual information session to learn more about Westside School.
This is a great opportunity to get to know our community, hear about our approach to joyful learning and high academic standards, and ask any questions you may have about the Westside experience.
Whether you are just beginning your school search or exploring next steps, we’d love to connect with you.
Upcoming Zoom Sessions
May 7 | 9:00–9:30 am
May 14 | 9:00–9:30 am
May 20 | 11:15–11:45 am
May 29 | 12:00–12:30 pmRegistration required. Zoom link will be shared upon signup.
F3, a free national men’s workout group:
We meet at 5:30 am 3 days a week at 3 locations in West Seattle/White Center:
Tuesday: meet at Hiawatha Playfield
Thursday: meet at Alki Bathhouse
Friday: meet at Steve Cox ParkThese workouts are always free, always outdoors, peer-led in a rotating fashion, open to all men regardless of fitness level, and always end in a circle of trust.
More information at f3seattle.com
West Seattle Earlybirds, Toastmasters Club #650
Virtual
Fridays from 7:45 am to 9:00 am
For details westseattleearlybirdsclub650.toastmastersclubs.org
The Seattle Seafarers Center is excited to be hosting our second annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser at West Seattle Golf Course. Join us on Friday, May 29 for a fun morning of golf featuring amazing city views. The tournament starts at 8:00 am and will be a modified shotgun start.
Register as an individual golfer or put together a team of four. The cost per golfer is $250, but register before April 15th at our Early Bird price of $200 per golfer!
Your ticket includes green fees, access to a golf cart, a gift bag, lunch, and a drink ticket.
Space is limited, so reserve your ticket now! Registration will close on May 15th (or when sold out).
event webpage: givebutter.com/sscgolf
our general webpage: https://www.mts-seattle.org
Day Retreat with Aubrey Jackson and Jenny Gwinn McGlothern
Friday January 30, 9 am – 2:30 pm
Saturday March 28, 2 pm – 7:30 pm
Friday May 29, 9 am – 2:30 pm
Friday September 18, 9 am – 2:30 pm
Friday November 13, 9 am – 2:30 pmWhat: Sack Lunch Yoga Mini Retreat
Where: Limber Yoga, 7901 35th Ave SW Seattle, WA
When: all dates listed above
Bring: journal, sack lunch, water bottle and wear comfortable clothes to move your body and a cozy blanket or shawl that makes you feel at home.
Provided: Everything else you’ll need including a pen, yoga mat, props, coffee, tea, and a sweet treat.
Cost: $175 soul care investment, priceless.
The Garden Center provides Landscape Horticulture students hands-on experience growing, maintaining, and selling plants while helping visitors plan gardens, learn plant care, and explore seasonal offerings. Purchases and visits help fund student learning projects and provide valuable retail and plant care training.
This is a weekly indoor gym for preschool-aged children in our basement rec room on Friday mornings at 10:00 am. There’s toys, play cars, bouncy animals, and more! And most importantly, there’s coffee! Invite a friend and come have fun!
Daily operations for West Seattle’s only spraypark.
Fridays: 4-6 pm After School Magic League
Join one of our Magic: the Gathering experts for an afternoon of Magic fun! This event is perfect for everyone 12+ who are looking to learn a little more about Magic: the Gathering. This event is $5 per week.
Please join us for our annual Kick-off to Pride party!! This FREE community event is put on by the Louisa Boren STEM GGLOW (Gender non-binary/Gender Queer, Gay, Lesbian or Whatever) Club and our PTA.
When: Friday May 29th, 5-7:30 pm
Where: Louisa Boren STEM Playground – 5950 Delridge Way SW
Who: All are welcome!!
The Bridge School Proudly Presents:
A Kid’s Life Musical – A How-To Musical Guide to the Most Daring, Dangerous, Exciting Time … Like … Ever!Friday, May 29th at 6 pm
Saturday, May 30th at 2 pmHeld at Fauntleroy Church in West Seattle 9140 California Ave SW
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
Concessions available for purchaseA massive electromagnetic attack from outer space has jammed all technical systems, and there is no electricity, no cell phones, no laptops – NO FUN! The kids are in a panic and don’t know what to do, until Grandpa and Grandma arrive on the scene and introduce them to a day filled with daring and adventure, music and imagination – all without fancy gadgets!
KENYON HALL PRESENTS
The Haunting of Kenyon Hall
Nosferatu: A Live A/V Experience
Saturday, May 29th, 2026
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
All Ages
Seated
$15 General / $10 Senior/StudentFor one night only:
Four live bands will perform an original, continuous soundtrack to a newly edited version of Nosferatu (1922), accompanied by audio-reactive visuals that transform the film into a living, shifting projection.
Light and sound will bleed together in real-time, processed and recontextualized into an immersive live experience by video artist KLX.
Featuring performances by:• Marc Barreca – modular synthesist pioneering experimental electronic music from Seattle since the 1970s
• Goddess Kring – cult multimedia artist of 1990s Seattle Public Access – blending poetry, psychedelic dance music, and performance art
• Housecoat – soulful and lyrical acoustic freak-folk from the Snoqualmie Valley
• Hyphen – guitar-driven math-rock colliding with lo-fi IDM textures from Carnationhttps://www.kenyonhall.org/events/nosferatu-may
https://donorbox.org/events/927081/steps/choose_tickets
Fridays – DJ Night at Revelry Room (behind Jet City Labs) – enjoy cocktails and DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. Music 9p – 1a
Karaoke is back on Friday nights! 10 pm with Rone
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
FREE- HEAVILY MEDITATED
Every Saturday from 9-10:15 am, always free.
Join Inner Alchemy founder Maari Falsetto for a heart-centered meditation practice that gently reconnects you—with yourself, your life, and the community around you.
Held in our warm and welcoming Sanctuary in the heart of West Seattle, this gathering is a sacred space for all, where joy and belonging naturally unfold.
Many have journeyed with us for over a year, sharing how this simple, consistent practice has brought more light and meaning into their lives. We offer space for up to 30 participants, with yoga mats, chairs, and cushions provided.
Registration is required. Don’t hesitate… meditate.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-free-community-meditation-tickets-1395541926469
Walking for Well-Being–Introductory 1 Mile Walk (flat, no hills) @ Lincoln Park on Saturdays at 9:30 AM
Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in Lincoln Park — Rain or Shine.
This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering approximately 1.0 mile on the upper portion of Lincoln Park and is over flat terrain in less than half an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.
Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & SW Fontanelle. We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is neaar the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.
For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.
West Seattle Area Master Gardener Plant Clinics are Starting
The WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will again be offering plant diagnostic clinics in the West Seattle area. Master Gardeners provide research-based home gardening information focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The clinic schedule is:
Delridge Home Depot – Saturdays, 10AM – 2PM – April 25 – August 29 (No clinic on Saturday, July 4) – Look for us in the Garden Center.
WS Farmers Market – Sundays, 10AM – 2PM – April 26 – September 13 (No clinics on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, July 12)
West Seattle Bee Festival – Saturday, May 16 – 12PM – 3PM
South Park branch of Seattle Public Library – Saturday, May 30, 10AM – 2PM
West Seattle Nursery – Sunday, July 12 – 11AM – 3PMHave a home gardening question but can’t get to a clinic? The Master Gardeners have an email clinic – askamastergardener@kingmg.org
New location for the Delridge Farmers’ Market for 2026, northwest corner of 9th/Henderson, where Morning Star Mini-Mart used to be.
Designing your own water smart permaculture paradise with Jessi Bloom
Date: Saturday, May 30th at 10 AM – 11 AM
Location: West Seattle Nursery, 5275 California Ave SWDescription: What if your garden could thrive with less water and less work, while offering more function and beauty?
In this interactive, plant-based seminar, we’ll use the nursery around us to explore how permaculture and water-wise gardening come together. Learn how to choose climate-adapted plants, build healthy soil, and design simple plant communities that conserve water and support life—so you can create a resilient, thriving garden with confidence.
Schmitz Park Tours / Every 4th Wednesday & Saturdays of the Month / 10-11:30am
Join a free guided walking tour of Schmitz Preserve Park, Seattle’s 53-acre ancient forest. We honor the land, its indigenous tribal history, and current use. You will hear bird songs, see rare native plants and learn how together we can protect the Park, and reconnect its creek, restoring salmon and aquatic life.
Link to Wednesday the 27th…………..
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-guided-tour-in-schmitz-preserve-park-tickets-1988987566353?aff=oddtdtcreatorLink to Saturday the 30th…………….
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-schmitz-park-seattle-history-free-guided-tour-tickets-1989049871710?aff=oddtdtcreator
Link to Contact Page:
https://schmitzparkcreekrestore.org/contact
Special Olympics Washington is making its return to West Seattle — and the community is invited to be part of the launch.
A Community Bowling Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, May 30th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at West Seattle Bowl, bringing together neighbors, families, and local businesses for a fun and meaningful morning. This event marks the start of a new, year-round program supporting athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities right here in West Seattle. Participants can sign up as individuals, form teams, or sponsor a lane to help build something lasting in the community. All proceeds directly support local athletes. Learn more and register at westseattleso.com.
Walking for Well-Being—Move together in nature, Wednesdays/Saturdays @Lincoln Park 10:00 AM
Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park –Rain or Shine.
This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.
Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & SW Fontanelle. We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is near the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.
For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.
(For location – see this site.)
This is a FREE, WEEKLY, IN-PERSON active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space.
WRITERS OF ALL LEVELS WELCOME. Whether you haven’t picked up a pen since high school or are a pro, you are welcome. 16 and up. For more on AWA method go to Amherstwriters.org.
THE COVID RULES: To protect our immunocompromised writers, we ask that all participants be vaccinated against COVID and, if eligible, receive timely COVID variant boosters. We follow the King County Health Department recommendations regarding masking, OR if any member of our group requests it, we will all wear masks even if KCHD does not recommend it. Please bring a mask just in case. We have extras. Thank you for doing your part to protect members whose medical concerns or treatments make COVID infection potentially deadly.
REGISTRATION IS FREE BUT REQUIRED: Go to meetup.com/seattle-writers-block
PROCESS:
1-3 writing sessions within each 3-hour meeting. Expect to be writing for approximately 2 hours. Writing prompts will be offered as a starting point, use them or follow your own muse. After each writing session, those who wish are invited to read their work aloud for encouraging, positive response. We do not critique each other’s writing, but instead support the work and the effort.
BRING:
Snacks to share
Whatever you like to write on (paper, computer, papyrus . . .)
Ready encouragement for other writers
LEAVE AT HOME:
Pieces you’ve already written. Sharing in this group is limited to work written during the session.
Judgment of others efforts
Activities for the whole family! Details to come.
Regular weekly family reading time, now in Paper Boat’s new Junction space.
Daily operations for West Seattle’s only spraypark.
Have fun at our Makers Art Market at Alki Beach (next to the Alki Bathhouse) on Saturday May 30th from 11 a–5. p!
Set right by the bay, it’s the perfect day out — shop 30+ PNW makers (ceramics, jewelry, art work, pet accessories, and more), then grab lunch, coffee, or ice cream at one of the many nearby spots. Bring your friends and family and come out to support our local creative community!
Check out more vending and volunteering details on our website: makersartmarket.wixsite.com/website
Questions? Email us at makersartmarket@gmail.com
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
Tue/Thu: 5 pm–8 pm
Sat/Sun: 11 am–4 pm
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
May’s Book Pick is “Expert Witness: The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in Balance” by Ann Wolbert Burgess and Steven Matthew Constantine.
We are meeting at the West Seattle Branch of the Seattle Public Library. (this is not a SPL sponsored event)
The Bridge School Proudly Presents:
A Kid’s Life Musical – A How-To Musical Guide to the Most Daring, Dangerous, Exciting Time … Like … Ever!Friday, May 29th at 6 pm
Saturday, May 30th at 2 pmHeld at Fauntleroy Church in West Seattle 9140 California Ave SW
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
Concessions available for purchaseA massive electromagnetic attack from outer space has jammed all technical systems, and there is no electricity, no cell phones, no laptops – NO FUN! The kids are in a panic and don’t know what to do, until Grandpa and Grandma arrive on the scene and introduce them to a day filled with daring and adventure, music and imagination – all without fancy gadgets!
5/30, 6/27, 7/25, 8/29, 9/26, 10/31
Last Saturday of Every Month
2:00 PM 21+
Meet in the parking lot behind The Beer Junction
Must have a helmet to ride!Beer Junction Bike Club is our monthly, (beer paced,) excuse to get out on our bikes, meet some new friends, see West Seattle and drink a few beers! Rides are led by a rotating group of experienced riders and the route changes each time. We typically ride between 4-10 miles, 30-60 minutes at a slow, enjoyable pace. All bodies and all bikes are welcome! We start and end at The Beer Junction.
P.S. – You NEED to WEAR a helmet to ride!
Walk-in Massage Clinic
Nepenthe
9447 35th Ave SW
Saturdays 3-5 pm
*FREE*
*First come first served
*Short specific sessions
FEMININE RAGE!!! 🔥
SATURDAY • MAY 30TH • AXE KICKERS SEATTLE
This one is going to be absolutely wild.We’re throwing a full night of live music, axe throwing, tattoo flash, special guests, and community support — all benefiting organizations that support women and survivors.
🎯 $30 ENTRY INCLUDES AXE THROWING
🚪 Doors at 5 PM
🎶 Music from 6 PM – Midnight
FEATURING:💥 Special Blink-182 tribute set By Pink 182
💥 Sick Crush
💥 Gina Belliveau
💥 Chloe Western
💥 Jade Feather
💥 Finney
💥 Sam Cori
💥 Small Yards
💥 S. Trojan
💥 Omega Theory
SPECIAL GUESTS:
✨ Marta Sanchez
✨ Leah Thomas
🖋 TATTOO FLASH SALE:
• Maya Norberg Tattoo
• Jacie Lee Tattoo
👕 Clothing Drive Supporting Dress for Success Seattle
Please bring clean/new professional clothing donations if you can.
❤️ Proceeds Benefit the Sexual Violence Law Center
📍 AXE KICKERS
10843 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
Come rage, throw axes, get tattooed, support local artists, and help raise money for an important cause. This is going to be one hell of a night.
October 4th: We’re kicking off Super Smash Saturdays, which will run every Saturday except the second Saturday of the month. Register now to enter the Friendlies or Competitive bracket!
Saturday: 6:30 pm-10 pm
Beats on Saturdays:
DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. 9 pm – 1 am.
Saturdays at 10 PM we have Karaoke
The WS Booster Club invites the community to participate in the 2nd Annual Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament, presented by Murder Hornet Hot Sauce, benefiting student-athletes at WSHS.
This fun community event is a great opportunity to gather family, neighbors, and friends for a day of pickleball and support for WSHS student-athletes. Proceeds from the tournament will help strengthen programs and opportunities for local student-athletes.
Participants of all skill levels are encouraged to sign up and join the fun. Join us for a great day of competition, community, and support for WSHS!
Learn more & REGISTER HERE
Event Details
Event: WS Booster Club 2nd Annual Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament
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Benefiting: WSHS Student-Athletes
Location: SWAC Tennis Courts 2901SW Thistle St, Seattle, WA 98126
Date: May 31st
Time: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/paddle-battle-pickleball-tournament–2026Tournament Info via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wspaddlebattle/
Contact: Hello@wsbooster.com
Join us for a conversational 3-5 mile run, then hang out after for a coffee & bite to eat! Find us on Heylo: heylo.group/westies-run-club or on IG @westiesrunclub to see our rotating locations as we explore West Seattle.
American Mah Jongg
At The Missing Piece in West Seattle
4707 California SWWe’re back! Come play Mah Jongg at The Missing Piece, the new location in the heart of the Junction, 4707 California Ave SW #B, Seattle, WA 98116-4412. It’s across the street from Easy Street Records.
Game times for all playing levels, including beginners, are:
Sundays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesdays 2 PM – 4 PM
We play 3 different versions of this fun table game that is growing in popularity across the nation:
– Traditional American (National Mah Jongg League rules)
– Taiwanese Mahjong
– And a more challenging version of American, called Siamese MJ.Contact Stacey Rea for more information: stacey1955@gmail.com.
West Seattle Area Master Gardener Plant Clinics are Starting
The WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will again be offering plant diagnostic clinics in the West Seattle area. Master Gardeners provide research-based home gardening information focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The clinic schedule is:
Delridge Home Depot – Saturdays, 10AM – 2PM – April 25 – August 29 (No clinic on Saturday, July 4) – Look for us in the Garden Center.WS Farmers Market – Sundays, 10AM – 2PM – April 26 – September 13 (No clinics on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, July 12)
West Seattle Bee Festival – Saturday, May 16 – 12PM – 3PM
South Park branch of Seattle Public Library – Saturday, May 30, 10AM – 2PM
West Seattle Nursery – Sunday, July 12 – 11AM – 3PMHave a home gardening question but can’t get to a clinic? The Master Gardeners have an email clinic – askamastergardener@kingmg.org
Every Sunday, year-round! In The West Seattle Junction, on California Ave SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska. Look for the newest Ripe ‘n’ Ready List here.
NIA fitness classes
Every Sunday 10:15 am – 11:15 amPerformed barefoot to soul-stirring music from around the globe, Nia is a blend of dance, martial arts, and healing techniques. This class is adaptable for all levels, from couch potato to seasoned athlete. Teacher Jeanna Wheeler has over 20 years of experience teaching fitness classes, and trained with the creators of Nia in Portland, OR. For more info, and to register to try your first class free, visit:
eventbrite.com/e/nia-healing-dance-fitness-for-body-and-soul-tickets-1024104894307?aff=oddtdtcreatorThe dance studio is located in a historic speakeasy basement under the veterans’ center. The address is 3618 SW Alaska St, but the entrance is on the 37th Ave SW side of the building (NOT the main entrance at the front). The studio is open 15 min before the class start time, so arrive early and come downstairs to join us!
Energy Reset: Mini Sessions for Body & Soul
Inner Alchemy, Treasures and Transformation Shop located at 4312 SW Oregon Street
Sundays during the West Seattle Farmers Market from 10:30-2:30 pm, 30 minutes for $45
Step into a gentle field of healing with our Energy Mini Sessions—offered on a first-come, first-served basis. These 30-minute sessions are a beautiful way to receive the restorative benefits of Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, or Sound Healing in a shorter format. Whether you’re seeking calm, clarity, or a simple energetic reset, each modality offers a unique and nurturing experience to support your well-being.
Come as you are, take a sacred pause, and let your nervous system exhale.
Daily operations for West Seattle’s only spraypark.
The West Seattle Tool Library is open at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building).
Tue/Thu: 5 pm–8 pm
Sat/Sun: 11 am–4 pm
West Seattle Tool Library provides free, community access to a wide variety of tools, training, and sustainable resources. Utilizing a diverse collection of over 1,500 tools, our membership has successfully grown entire community orchards, built mini-greenhouses, and even just mowed their own lawns. From basic tasks to brilliant innovations, the projects accomplished by the West Seattle Tool Library’s 780+ members have made all the tools in the collection proud to be working again.
West Seattle Resist: Sunday Solidarity Action
Time: Every Sunday 11:30 am-1:30 pm (Rain or Shine)
Location: Corner of California Ave SW & SW Alaska St in the Junction
Bring your signs, noisemakers, and energy to peacefully express your resistance to the current government. Join us to make our voices heard, together.
5/17 from 3-6pm
5/31 from 12-3pmCHAKRAS MADE SIMPLE: Become Aware Through the 5 Senses
This session is designed for everyone, no prior knowledge is needed. It’s a fun, relaxed, in-person experience where we explore the 7 chakra energy centers through our five senses.
The best way to think of it is a sensory journey that’s equal parts educational and honestly indulgent (we heart self-care!):
SEE: Learn the colors and basics of the 7 main chakras
FEEL: Move your body with gentle, guided movements (join as you feel able – zero pressure)
HEAR: Experience a guided meditation and live sound bath.
SMELL: Explore essential oil pairings for each chakra
TASTE: Yes, there are snacks. Intentional, chakra-supporting snacks. Yum!
It’s 3 hours of movement, meditation, sound, scent, and flavor wrapped up in all sorts of good energy.
Join us at Inner Alchemy, Sanctuary and Studio located at 3618 SW Alaska Street, Seattle 98126. The entrance is on 37th Ave Sw, on the lower level of the building, with an Inner Alchemy sign to the right of the door.
Tickets:
5/17 from 3-6 pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chakras-made-simple-become-aware-through-the-5-senses-tickets-19847030853555/31 from 12-3 pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chakras-made-simple-become-aware-through-the-5-senses-tickets-1985534715784For more information visit: https://www.mollyschoeb.com
Potterings is turning one, and you are invited to celebrate with us on Sunday, May 31 from 12 to 4pm.
If you have ever thought about trying pottery, this is your moment. Potterings is a community clay space designed with beginners in mind. It is welcoming, hands-on, and built to help you feel comfortable from the start.
As part of the celebration, we are offering a free mini votive candle luminary class every hour. Each session is limited to just six people, so you will get plenty of guidance as you shape, build, and glaze your own piece. No experience is needed. Just come ready to try something new.
How it works:
Reserve your free ticket for a specific class time
12:00 PM Luminary Class
1:00 PM Luminary Class
2:00 PM Luminary Class
3:00 PM Luminary Class
Show up ready to get your hands in clay
Leave knowing you made something of your own
Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly. Once a class is full, it is full.
One registration per person.
If you are not able to join a class, stop by Potterings anyway! You can still be part of the day. We will have a small, limited release of ready-made luminaries, each one signed to mark our one year anniversary.
We will also be hosting drawings throughout the event for free three-hour workshops, giving you a chance to come back and dive deeper into pottery with the support of our community.
Whether you are brand new to clay or just curious, this is a great way to step into the studio, meet the community, and experience a little pottery magic. Save the date and come celebrate with us.
Spots are limited and will fill quickly, so be sure to reserve your free seat on Eventbrite.
It will be every (updated) Sunday, 12:30-1:30 pm, at the Alaska Junction. Called “Bang the Pots for Gaza.” We are making noise to demand aid be let into Gaza. Everyone is welcome to bring noisemakers, signs, and their voices. This is a family-friendly gathering.
Monthly (Any Grief) Grief Circle
The last Sunday of each month.
3-4:30 pm
Nurture Wellbeing, Studio 102
6307 California Avenue SW
$16-$32March 29, April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26.
Listening to Grief hosts a monthly grief circle, where we’ll talk about all the things we’re collectively grieving and all of the personal grief we all carry. You’ll find community and a brave space to share your grief and worries.
Any type of grief is welcome, from major life transitions, to pet loss, to grieving the climate crises or current political circumstances. Anticipatory grief, both for loved ones and for ourselves and planet, is also welcome. The doors are open to everyone feeling grief in these troubling times.Please register and learn more at listeningtogrief.com/events/grief-circle
Here is information on our upcoming concert for calendar listings:
seattlegleeclubs.org/upcoming-events
Seattle Metropolitan Singers Spring Concert, “Women in Love,” Sunday May 31, 2026, 3pm
Concert location: St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Ave SW, Seattle
$20 suggested donation
The Seattle Metropolitan Singers (“The Met”) is an adult treble choir. We will be welcoming new members in the fall, we rehearse in West Seattle at The Kenney on Tuesday evenings. Laurie de Leonne is our artistic director, Nathan Shiu is our collaborative pianist.
Just for fun, here is the link with the mets caroling during last year’s hometown holidays, crowd favorite “Big Dumper” is about three and a half minutes into the video.
https://www.seattlegleeclubs.org/past-events/hometown2025
The Mets commissioned a new work for our “Women in Love” concert called “Come See Me in the Good Light.” Here is more information for curious readers.
“Come See Me in the Good Light”
Music by Matthew Harris, matthewharrismusic.com Part II of Good Light, © 2018 by Andrea Gibson, commissioned and premiered by the Seattle Metropolitan Singers May 2026
About the text author:
Andrea Gibson (1975-2025) was an American poet and activist. Their poetry focused on gender norms, politics, social justice, LGBTQ topics, life, and mortality. Gibson was appointed as the Poet Laureate of Colorado in 2023.
About the piece, by composer Matthew Harris:
As I viewed the many online videos of poet Andrea Gibson, I became fascinated with the world of “slam poetry,” and realized that its high energy, immediacy and irreverence were the very things I had been trying to bring to choral music. Subsequently, writing this work was a joy, even, or especially, when trying to keep up with the poem’s wild mood swings. And since I often create works based on a constantly repeated motif, this poem’s constant one-word repetition was a gift. Finally, as coolness and ironic detachment seems to be modern poetry’s default mode, I found this poem’s endless and unabashed declarations of love refreshing and inspiring.
About the composer:
Matthew Harris represented North America in a recent consortium commission of choral works in memory of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Last year, his piece was subsequently performed worldwide by various choruses, culminating in Leipzig with the Gewandhaus Choir. He has had works played by the Minnesota, Houston and Florida Symphony Orchestras, and by Chelsea Opera, the New York City Opera, and the Lake George Opera Festival. The National Endowment for the Arts, New York Foundation for the Arts, Tanglewood, Chautauqua Chamber Singers, Georges Enesco Foundation, Society for New Music, ASCAP, and BMI are among the organizations that have awarded him fellowships and composition prizes. His works are published by G. Schirmer and C.F. Peters and recordings of his works include Kantorei of Kansas City’s “Music and Sweet Poetry: Choral Music by Matthew Harris” on Resonus Classics. “Women in Love” can be heard on La Caccina’s album, Open Book. Mr. Harris currently teaches at Brooklyn College, CUNY.
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA
@ Corner Pocket West Seattle
FREE ENTRY
Every Sunday @ 7:30 pm
General Knowledge trivia with one punk-related round
1ST, 2ND, & 3RD place prizes
Two sets, 8 pm and 9 pm, on Sundays.
Daily operations for West Seattle’s only spraypark.

















