West Seattle Saturday: Alki Art Fair; Westcrest celebration; Recess Monkey; Valor Run; WS Outdoor Movies; evening Viaduct closure…

Good morning! Saturday highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – so far we haven’t heard of any changes in outdoor events because of the weather (“chance of showers”), but we’ll update here if we do:

(Added: Alki Art Fair setup, 9:25 am)

ALKI ART FAIR: First of two days for the fair on the boardwalk at Alki Beach. Vendors 10 am-6 pm today, music continuing until 9 pm, free shuttle. Here’s our full preview. (59th-64th/Alki)

WESTCREST PARK EXPANSION DEDICATION: 11 am-1 pm, with ribboncutting at 11:15 am. Music (Correo Aereo), family activities, food vendors (What Up Dog and Full Tilt Ice Cream) – details here. (Northwest end of park, 9000 8th SW)

RECESS MONKEY: 11:30 am-12:30 pm “Tambourine Submarine” concert by Recess Monkey at Southwest Library – free! (35th/Henderson)

WSHS ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAME: Doors open 11:30, game at noon at West Seattle High School – details in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)

VALOR RUN: As previewed here earlier this week, retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Bridget Guerrero is on a four-day, 160-mile Valor Run around Puget Sound to honor the 160 military women killed in the Middle East since 9/11. An “honor station” is planned at Westwood Village (near Carter’s) 12:30 pm-3 pm, the window during which Maj. Guerrero is expected to pass through the area. (2600 SW Barton)

LEGO ROBOTICS CHALLENGE: 1-4 pm at High Point Librarydetails here; call quick to see if there’s still room. (35th/Raymond)

‘SINGLES’ AT WEST SEATTLE OUTDOOR MOVIES: Gates open at 6:30 pm, movie at dusk in the courtyard by Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor) – 1992’s Seattle-set “Singles,” co-sponsored by WSB. Tonight’s raffle beneficiary is Northwest Center; see our preview from last night for info on some of what we’re raffling. Concessions by and benefiting the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. (4410 California SW)

KOTO JAZZ BY CHRIS KENJI: At C & P Coffee Company, 7 pm tonight. (5612 California SW)

SEAFAIR PIRATE RUN & TORCHLIGHT PARADE DOWNTOWN, WITH VIADUCT CLOSURE: The northbound Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed approximately 5:30-7:45 pm for the Seafair Pirate Run, southbound NOT affected, and multiple road closures are planned downtown for the big parade following the race. Here’s the parade lineup – West Seattleites/WS entries to watch for include the West Seattle Hi-Yu float, WestSide Baby “Stuff the Bus,” and King County Executive Dow Constantine.

GREGG CURRY & THE RAGGED GLORY: 9 pm tonight, live at the Feedback Lounge. (6451 California SW)

MORE ON THE CALENDAR … which you can browse any time, here.

2 Replies to "West Seattle Saturday: Alki Art Fair; Westcrest celebration; Recess Monkey; Valor Run; WS Outdoor Movies; evening Viaduct closure..."

  • SuperAwesome July 25, 2015 (11:22 pm)

    Seriously, the Viaduct Closed signs were once again not illuminated this evening. What is the point of those signs if they don’t turn them on when the viaduct is closed!!

    • WSB July 25, 2015 (11:30 pm)

      I think they were somewhat superseded by the illuminated message boards. But it’s a good point – even if they’re not going to be used (can’t remember the last time I saw them on), their continued presence still leads to expectations they WILL be used…

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