Previewing your West Seattle (and beyond) Saturday

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Added: Moms from West Seattle chartered buses to head to the march. Thanks for the photo!

First, if you’re going to the weekend’s biggest event – the Womxn’s March on Seattle from Judkins Park to Seattle Center – today:

METRO INFO: Extra buses are promised.

OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFO: On the march website.

SPEAKERS: We’re told that along with Aneelah Afzali, who we reported on last night, at least one other West Seattleite is among the speakers: Panayiota Bertzikis.

If you’re marching and have a photo to share later – editor@westseattleblog.com – thank you!

(ADDED 10:08 AM) LOCAL SOLIDARITY MARCH: From Tom – “My wife and I have decided that we are feeling too anxious to take our kids to today’s big march after the shooting at UW yesterday. But our daughter was really excited about it, and we want to do something. We’ve decided to go march around the Alaska Junction. Is there anyone else who wants to show solidarity but isn’t up to the big march who’d like to join us? We were thinking of meeting at 12:30 by Uptown Espresso but are flexible on time. And a big thank you to those who are going to the big march, with or without your kids!!”
Questions? E-mail Tom at tomohern@gmail.com.

(BACK TO ORIGINAL LIST) Now, here’s what (updated: else!) is happening on the peninsula:

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE ANNIVERSARY: It’s been 8 years since the Duwamish Tribe built and opened its longhouse in West Seattle. 10 am-5 pm, join the celebration, starting with the documentary “Promised Land” at 10 am, a reception at noon, cultural program at 1. Admission free. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

INAUGURATION MEDITATION: Last day to walk the labyrinth at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor) in contemplation of Inauguration Week. 10 am-4 pm. (3940 41st SW)

VIETNAMESE STORYTIME: Delridge Library invites families with kids 3 and up to storytime in Vietnamese, 11:30 am. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

COMMUNITY SEMINAR WITH WORLD CHAMPION: Miriam Cardoso leads a community seminar at Elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Seattle (WSB sponsor) 2-4 pm, in support of the ongoing food drive – details here. (5050 Delridge Way SW)

WINTER CLOTHING SWAP: 4-7 pm at The Community General Store: “We will swap gently used women’s clothing and accessories, while enjoying hot (spicy!) chai and some delicious snacks.” (5214 Delridge Way SW)

KLEZMER BANDS: Two in concert at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm – Orkestyr Farfeleh and Klez Katz – details in our calendar listing, including how to make a reservation if there’s room left. (7904 35th SW)

MOTHERS AND SONS: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest, “the Tony Award-nominated play about a mother’s reckoning with the life and legacy of her late son.” (4711 California SW)

CHAMPAGNE HONEYBEE: 9 pm at Whisky West – singer/songwriter with ukuleles! 21+. (6451 California SW)

MICHELE D’AMOUR & THE LOVE DEALERS: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE ON OUR COMPLETE CALENDARsee it all here.

3 Replies to "Previewing your West Seattle (and beyond) Saturday"

  • newnative January 21, 2017 (10:19 am)

    On the rapidride. Not crowded and traffic isn’t bad. A longer route to march but likely faster.  

    • WSB January 21, 2017 (10:23 am)

      Thanks for the update! We were tweeting last hour from The Junction while covering folks awaiting buses – some of which left full – but that was probably the peak. Hearing on scanner that the park is overflowing. Goodluck!

      • newnative January 21, 2017 (10:28 am)

        One of the reasons I commented is that I saw packed buses leaving the junction and packed buses on the bridge, not using bus lane and staying on the bridge past 99 where traffic was stopped. 

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