West Seattle Weekend Lineup: August ends with music, dance…

wswllicon3.pngWe’re about to start one of the final few summer weekends, with a list of more than four dozen West Seattle ways to enjoy it – live music (indoors and outdoors), special dance events (indoors and outdoors!), Holy Family‘s street fair on the West Seattle/White Center line, the Reinvent Yourself Workshop (WSB sponsor) on Sunday, fun fundraisers featuring everything from barbecue to haircuts to a dog-treat bake sale … all featured in this edition of the WSB West Seattle Weekend Lineup:

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ALL WEEKEND: Lincoln Park, Delridge, EC Hughes and Hiawatha wading pools open, weather permitting (schedules here)

ALL WEEKEND: Southwest Pool closed for drain-safety work (reopening Sept. 14)

ALL WEEKEND: Movies (and more) at the Admiral Theater

ALL WEEKEND: Colman Pool in Lincoln Park concludes its 7-day-a-week summer schedule (after this Sunday, it will only open for one more weekend – Sat-Sun-Mon 9/5-9/7)

ALL WEEKEND: West Seattle history on display @ Log House Museum at Alki, Thursdays-Sundays, noon-4 pm

ALL WEEKEND: Kayaking and land-sports (bikes, skates) rentals at Seacrest with Alki Kayak Tours

FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Natural Mom and Baby Day at Pharmaca (WSB sponsor) in The Junction through 3 pm (but child-health seminars conclude later – check here for the schedule)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: Inspired by Light group photo show at ArtsWest gallery, noon-7 pm

FRIDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: Delridge Produce Cooperative “Mobile Market” pilot project makes its debut. Watts Electric in South Delridge, 3:30-7:30 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Magic The Gathering at Arcane Comics in West Seattle, 5 pm (more info here)

FRIDAY NIGHT: Final concert for Summer Concerts at The Mount (WSB sponsor) (more details here) with jazz by Cheryl Serio, food for sale, music’s free, activities for kids, 5-7:30 pm (with music at 6)

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live music at C & P Coffee with Lee Tyler Post, 6-8 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: LATINO DANCE PARTY – NOCHE LATINA: Join Casa Latina for an evening of Latino music and dancing, dance classes, Latino food and a family environment. Bring the whole family! West Seattle American Legion Hall. Please contact emily@casa-latina.org if you would like to pre-purchase a ticket. 6 pm-midnight

FRIDAY NIGHT: West Seattle Family YMCA (WSB sponsor) presents Family Night, 6:30-8:30 pm @ Fauntleroy location. Movie night. Members: Free Non-members bring canned food for the West Seattle food bank or Diapers for WestSide Baby.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live music at Cafe Rozella with Alma Villegas, 7 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live music at The Bohemian with Persian guitar by Tewfik Morsli, 8-11 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live music at Skylark Cafe and Club, with Birch Riley, Queen Amina, starts at 9 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live music at Redline Music and Sports

SATURDAY SALES: Yard sales, garage sales, business sales … listed in the WSB Forums’ Freebies, Deals, Sales section

SATURDAY TRAFFIC ALERT: South Park Bridge closed for repair work, 7 am-7 pm

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Yard Sale at The Kenney!
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: The Kenney (across the street on the corner of Myrtle and Fauntleroy) – 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW
What: Furniture, household goods, books and treasurers!
Bonus: All proceeds benefit The Resident Life Care Fund which provides for residents who outlive their financial resources.

SATURDAY: “El Carnaval” street fair at Holy Family Parish School in White Center. More info here.

SATURDAY: Easy Street sidewalk sale, all vinyl, starting at 10 am

SATURDAY MORNING: North Delridge Adopt-A-Street cleanup, meet at Delridge Community Center at 10 am

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Duwamish Longhouse Museum open to the public, 10 am-5 pm

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Big garage sale to raise money for PAWSWalk, 5628 Fauntleroy WY SW, 7 am-2 pm (here’s the Facebook announcement)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Backyard Greenhouse plant sale, 7939 28th Ave. SW. Veggies / Perennials / Herbs – Organically Grown. 9 am-4 pm

SATURDAY MORNING: Schmitz Preserve work party, 9 am-noon (more info here)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Benefit barbecue at West Seattle Thriftway — proceeds to Doney Memorial Pet Clinic, 11 am-4 pm

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Marination Mobile street food truck scheduled to be at 35th/Graham (map) 11 am-2 pm

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Garden Center open at South Seattle Community College, 11 am-3 pm

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Delridge Produce Cooperative “Mobile Market” pilot project continues today, 11 am-3 pm at 6535 Delridge. Locations, dates and more info here

SATURDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: Inspired by Light group photo show at ArtsWest gallery, noon-7 pm

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Introduction to Nature Drawing at Camp Long.
Location: West Shelter
Course #43299 Sat 1 – 4 p.m.
Activity Fee $25
Call 684-7434

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Alki Point Lighthouse open for free tours, 1-4 pm

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: West Seattle Family YMCA (WSB sponsor) presents Parents Afternoon out, 1-5 pm @ West Seattle location. Kids ages 3-12 have a safe & fun afternoon at the Y while parents go out or relax at home kid-free. $22.50 per child. Preregistration required. Space is limited.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: West Seattle bestselling author Terry Brooks at Barnes and Noble Westwood Village, 2 pm (WSB preview, with links to previous years’ readings, here)

SATURDAY NIGHT: Salsa dance party by the Alki Statue of Liberty, 5:30 pm (more info here)

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at C & P Coffee with Kings of Side Two, 6-8 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Community dancing and dance lessons at Puget Ridge Co-Housing’s Common House, 7:30 pm (lots more info here)

SATURDAY NIGHT: Storytelling at Camp Long: “Mountain Fever.” Bring your imagination and join Mt. Rainier National Park Ranger Jim Ross for an old-fashioned storytelling of the exciting, and often humorous story of the first climbs of Mount Rainier. 7:30 pm, Camp Long Fire Ring. On the parade ground near Schurman Rock.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at The Bohemian with jazz piano by Karin Kajita, 8-11 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at Skylark Cafe and Club with James Finch Jr., LRG Hits, By Sunlight, 9 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Dancing with DJ Tony B at Rocksport

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music Redline Music and Sports with Southside and guest

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Reinvent Yourself Workshop (WSB sponsor), 8:45 am, Merrill Gardens on 35th (more info here)

SUNDAY: “El Carnaval” street fair at Holy Family Parish School in White Center. More info here.

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: At Christopher’s Salon, 7009 California SW, benefit haircuts to raise money for salon owner’s medical bills: Caryn and Nick will be doing haircuts starting at 9am with 100% profits going to Christopher. Call them at 206-932-1760 to schedule an appointment. Tickets also on sale for benefit raffle that will be held September 7 with prizes including a behind-the-scenes look at the Mariners’ pregame show in the broadcast booth (with game tickets)!

SUNDAY: Easy Street sidewalk sale, all vinyl, starting at 10 am

SUNDAY MORNING: Another dog cookie bake sale at Westcrest Off-Leash Area to benefit PAWS, in the Westcrest OLA north parking lot (off Cloverdale) from 10:00 till noon

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: West Seattle Farmers’ Market @ The Junction, 10 am-2 pm

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Backyard Greenhouse plant sale, 7939 28th Ave. SW. Veggies / Perennials / Herbs – Organically Grown. 10 am-3 pm

SUNDAY MORNING: Illusionist Denise and Sandee Zech of Ministry through Mystery will present “See to it that no one deceives you” at the morning service of Calvary Chapel West Seattle. Located in the Senior Center of West Seattle 4217 SW Oregon St. 10-11:30 am. Admission is free.
For more information go to www.calvarychapelwestseattle.org or www.4truth.org or call 206 935-4487

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Delridge Produce Cooperative “Mobile Market” pilot project continues today, 11 am-3 pm. Locations, dates and more info here

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Alki Point Lighthouse open for free tours, 1-4 pm

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Nature Journaling for the Whole Family! at Camp Long.
Ages 6 and older
*Families create simple field journal pamphlets (we provide all materials) and embark on a nature walk to sketch and make nature rubbings with artist Maria Coryell-Martin! Maria will share her art with you and help you to become a better artist and observer. Fun is the name of this game…a scavenger hunt is included! Call 684-7434 to register.
Location: West Shelter
Course #43302, 1 – 3 p.m.
Activity Fee $18

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Live music at C & P Coffee with Kris Orlowski, 3-5 pm

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: March For Youth. This event is an opportunity for the citizens of Seattle to unite in support of our youth and hear first hand about the struggles they face. It is a time for all of the Central and South End communities to come together and start the conversations that will lead to a powerful community response in the future. At 3:00pm, the march will begin at Promenade 23 shopping center in the Central District at 23rd Ave. S. and S. Jackson St. and, in the South End, at Martin Luther King Jr Way S. and S. Walker St. The marchers will join together for a rally around 4:00pm at Sam Smith Park, where there will be free food, free entertainment, and inspiring and supportive words from members of the community.

SUNDAY NIGHT: All-ages live music at @ Skylark Cafe and Club with The Lost Episode, Ambulance, Mothers Know Best, 7 pm

SUNDAY NIGHT: Rock-A-Roke at Redline Music and Sports

Are we missing anything? Let us know! And between weekends, keep an eye on our continuously updated Events page.

1 Reply to "West Seattle Weekend Lineup: August ends with music, dance..."

  • Salsa Dancing Maniac August 29, 2009 (12:17 am)

    Wow, there is a ton of great stuff to do here. Especially enticing is the nature walk on Sunday. Sketching and making nature rubbings with Maria sounds like a lot of fun and something I’ve never tried before.

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