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West Seattle Earlybirds, Toastmasters Club #650
Virtual: on zoom at this time
Fridays from 7:35 am to 9:00 am
For details, email westseattleearlybirds650@gmail.com
All Military Veterans
Do you need help filing a claim for disability?
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) West Seattle Chapter #23 has trained Service Officers to help you with your claim. There is no charge , we are available on a first come first serve basis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM.
DAV West Seattle Chapter #23
4857 Delridge Way SW
206-933-8604
FREE hot pre-Christmas lunch.
Friday Dec. 22, 2023 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The Junction Church
4157 California Ave SW
(206) 327-2348
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-8 pm until January 2nd! We are serving mulled wine for the holidays. Enjoy a glass before visiting the light show!
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
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.
Friday – Live Artist Showcase Night at The Spot West Seattle 7 to 10 pm
This holiday season, ArtsWest will present the world premiere of Snowed In, a new holiday musical by Corinne Park-Buffelen and ArtsWest Artistic Director Mathew Wright. Directed by Kelly Kitchens (Mrs. Caliban, Book-It Repertory Theatre) and featuring beloved Seattle musical theater stars Rachel Guyer-Mafune (ACT’s The Wolves), Christian Quinto (Village Theatre’s Mamma Mia), Sarah Russell (Seattle Rep’s Lydia and the Troll) and Nik Hagen (The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Sweeney Todd), Snowed In performs at ArtsWest from November 29 through December 23. Tickets are available online at artswest.org, or by phone at (206) 938.0963.
In this fast-paced musical comedy, four musical theater stars (and best friends) are commissioned by ArtsWest to write the most magical, fabulous, fantastic holiday musical of all time. The only problem is they open tomorrow night and all they have is the opening number. When they get snowed in with no escape, a cozy mountain cabin retreat becomes a drama-filled pressure cooker. Will they finish the show and make it to the stage on time?
Writers Park-Buffelen and Wright have aimed to create a holiday musical that speaks to the now. This production takes all the best elements from vintage holiday TV specials, SNL, the Rockettes and old Hollywood and mixes in the humor, voice, and reality of 2023. Co-creator Corinne Park-Buffelen remarks, “The magic of this production is that at the heart of the show, we have cast four real-life friends who have never had the opportunity to take the stage together. Mathew and I had the pleasure of writing a show around their incredible talent and chemistry. The holidays are about spending time with people that you love, and we have built that into the show by forming this incredible production team and extend that to welcoming our audiences.”
Snowed In features holiday classics alongside original music by Rich Gray (Forbidden XMas), Corinne Park-Buffelen, and David Taylor Gomes (Ranked, A Musical) with additional musical arrangements by Aaron Norman and Riley Brule, and choreography by Shadou Mintrone (The Can Can). This brand-new musical will have you dancing and singing along with the cast.
ArtsWest will present Snowed In, Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm.
Cast
Rachel Guyer-Mafune as herself
Nik Hagen as himself
Christian Quinto as himself
Sarah Russell as herselfCreative Team
Directed by – Kelly Kitchens
Rehearsal Stage Manager – Christopher Kehoe
Performance Stage Manager – Leila Chung
Music Director – David Taylor Gomes
Associate Music Director / Piano Conductor – Riley Brule
Additional Musical Arrangements – Aaron Norman
Choreographer – Shadou Mintrone
Lighting Designer – Trevor Cushman
Costume Designer – Jae Hee Kim
Scenic Designer – Brandon Riel
Sound Designer – Spencer Behm
Props Master – Adaire MacCormack
Scenic Charge Artist – Bella Rivera
Board Operator – Daisy Bower
Sound Technician – Conor FortnerAbout the Production
Snowed In, a new holiday musical by Corinne Park-Buffelen & Mathew Wright with music by Rich Gray, Corinne Park-Buffelen, and David Taylor Gomes plays November 30th – December 23rd , 2023 at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California Ave SW, Seattle WA 98116). Tickets (ranging from $15 – $45) may be purchased online at www.artswest.org, by phone at 206.938.0339, or at the Box Office Thurs. – Sat. 2:00 – 7:00pm, Sundays 11:00 am-3:00 pm.
Friday December 1, Sound healing with Reiki energy, 7:30-8:30 pm, $35.
Friday December 8th, Holiday Sound Healing Concert, 7:30-8:30 pm, $35.
Friday December 15th, Sound and Acupuncture, 7:30-8:30 pm, $45.
Friday December 22, Holiday Sound Bath, 7:30-8:30 pm, $35.
Tickets at: eventbrite.com/o/maari-falsetto-15814119330
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
The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Heavily Meditated, a community meditation.
Saturdays 9-10 am starting December 9th.
Free event – register at: eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-tickets-817748877907?aff=oddtdtcreator
HoliDaze: A 6-Week Psychotherapy Group for Transforming Your Holiday Season
Are the holidays a difficult time for you? Do you find yourself feeling lonely or overwhelmed due to difficult family dynamics or other challenging circumstances? You’re not alone. Introducing HoliDaze, an online therapy group designed specifically for adults who struggle during the holiday season. Whether it’s the weight of estrangement or the ache of loneliness, Holidaze is here to provide you with a supportive community and the nourishment you need to navigate this challenging time.
This is a space oriented toward liberation and possibilities therefore all nations, races, genders, abilities and other oppressed identities are not only welcome but encouraged to reach out. I am an experienced therapist specializing in complex trauma. My approach is primarily relational and attachment oriented incorporating the Liberation Health Framework, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and elements of other modalities including DBT and CBT.
Join us on Zoom Saturday mornings at 10 am PST starting November 18th through December 30. Sessions will be 90 minutes at $75 per session (sliding scale available with a limit of $50 per session). We will embark on a transformative six-week journey that will empower you to reclaim the holidays and cultivate a sense of possibility, even during the most challenging times. Remember, you deserve a season of healing and growth. This is where you’ll find the center of you.
Reach out on my Booking page for a free 20-minute consultation as the first step toward registering.
(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.
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.
From Cascadia Wicks:
We’re doing a pop-up at Future Primitive’s Alki location this Saturday from 12-4 pm. We will have more gift boxes for purchase and we’ll be donating 10% to White Center Food Bank again.
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-8 pm until January 2nd! We are serving mulled wine for the holidays. Enjoy a glass before visiting the light show!
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm
This holiday season, ArtsWest will present the world premiere of Snowed In, a new holiday musical by Corinne Park-Buffelen and ArtsWest Artistic Director Mathew Wright. Directed by Kelly Kitchens (Mrs. Caliban, Book-It Repertory Theatre) and featuring beloved Seattle musical theater stars Rachel Guyer-Mafune (ACT’s The Wolves), Christian Quinto (Village Theatre’s Mamma Mia), Sarah Russell (Seattle Rep’s Lydia and the Troll) and Nik Hagen (The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Sweeney Todd), Snowed In performs at ArtsWest from November 29 through December 23. Tickets are available online at artswest.org, or by phone at (206) 938.0963.
In this fast-paced musical comedy, four musical theater stars (and best friends) are commissioned by ArtsWest to write the most magical, fabulous, fantastic holiday musical of all time. The only problem is they open tomorrow night and all they have is the opening number. When they get snowed in with no escape, a cozy mountain cabin retreat becomes a drama-filled pressure cooker. Will they finish the show and make it to the stage on time?
Writers Park-Buffelen and Wright have aimed to create a holiday musical that speaks to the now. This production takes all the best elements from vintage holiday TV specials, SNL, the Rockettes and old Hollywood and mixes in the humor, voice, and reality of 2023. Co-creator Corinne Park-Buffelen remarks, “The magic of this production is that at the heart of the show, we have cast four real-life friends who have never had the opportunity to take the stage together. Mathew and I had the pleasure of writing a show around their incredible talent and chemistry. The holidays are about spending time with people that you love, and we have built that into the show by forming this incredible production team and extend that to welcoming our audiences.”
Snowed In features holiday classics alongside original music by Rich Gray (Forbidden XMas), Corinne Park-Buffelen, and David Taylor Gomes (Ranked, A Musical) with additional musical arrangements by Aaron Norman and Riley Brule, and choreography by Shadou Mintrone (The Can Can). This brand-new musical will have you dancing and singing along with the cast.
ArtsWest will present Snowed In, Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm.
Cast
Rachel Guyer-Mafune as herself
Nik Hagen as himself
Christian Quinto as himself
Sarah Russell as herselfCreative Team
Directed by – Kelly Kitchens
Rehearsal Stage Manager – Christopher Kehoe
Performance Stage Manager – Leila Chung
Music Director – David Taylor Gomes
Associate Music Director / Piano Conductor – Riley Brule
Additional Musical Arrangements – Aaron Norman
Choreographer – Shadou Mintrone
Lighting Designer – Trevor Cushman
Costume Designer – Jae Hee Kim
Scenic Designer – Brandon Riel
Sound Designer – Spencer Behm
Props Master – Adaire MacCormack
Scenic Charge Artist – Bella Rivera
Board Operator – Daisy Bower
Sound Technician – Conor FortnerAbout the Production
Snowed In, a new holiday musical by Corinne Park-Buffelen & Mathew Wright with music by Rich Gray, Corinne Park-Buffelen, and David Taylor Gomes plays November 30th – December 23rd , 2023 at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery (4711 California Ave SW, Seattle WA 98116). Tickets (ranging from $15 – $45) may be purchased online at www.artswest.org, by phone at 206.938.0339, or at the Box Office Thurs. – Sat. 2:00 – 7:00pm, Sundays 11:00 am-3:00 pm.
Beats on Saturdays:
DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. 9 pm – 1 am.
The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.
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.
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.
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.
Sunday Run Club
Takes place every Sunday at noon at Ounces.Run is open to all running levels and starts/finishes at Ounces. Runners can go at their own pace and distance. Just show up at Ounces at noon on any Sunday to run! Strollers and pets welcome.
Two sets, 8 pm and 9 pm, on Sundays.
Sundays & Wednesdays, 9 pm-1:30 am – Karaoke with KJ host and West Seattle legend Loretta.
The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.
(Updated 12/25) Here are the establishments that were planning to be open on Christmas Day when we checked (always subject to change).
Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW) plans to open 8 am-10 pm Christmas Day.
Luciano’s Pizza (2341 California SW) plans to open 10 am-10 pm Christmas Day.
Taste of Mumbai (2300 California SW) plans to be open Christmas Day, 10 am-10 pm, with a buffet.
Locöl (7902 35th SW) plans to open 1 pm-7 pm Christmas Day: “Full food menu, 21+; large parties please call ahead.”
Maharaja Cuisine of India (4542 California SW) plans to open on Christmas Day – 11 am-1 am
Gyros on Alki (2716 Alki SW) plans to open 10 am-4 pm Christmas Day
Pepperdock Restaurant (2618 Alki SW) plans to be open “regular hours” Christmas Day
Spring House Thai Kitchen & Pho (2223 California SW) will be open “regular hours” Christmas Day but TAKE-OUT ONLY.
A Pizza Mart (35th/Roxbury): “We are open on Christmas from 2 pm to 8 pm. We do pickup orders and we also deliver anywhere in West Seattle, and some parts of Burien. Give us a call at 206-932-5350 or call 206-932-4100. Customers can also order through DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub and you can also order through the Slice app.”
Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) plans to open at 2 pm Christmas Day
Shadowland (California/Oregon) plans to open at 3 pm Christmas Day; the kitchen will be closed, but food from sibling eatery Dumplings of Fury will be available
Benbow Room (4210 SW Admiral Way) plans to open 6 pm-2 am on Christmas Day:
•21+ Plus
•No Cover
•DJ
•Dance Floor
•Arcade games
•Drink Specials
•Food: Nachos & chips
Poggie Tavern (4717 California SW) plans to open at 5 pm Christmas Day
Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) plans to open at 7 pm Christmas Day
Additions/changes? Text us at 206-293-6302 – thank you!
Annual Christmas Day Christmas Dinner/Potluck for Christmas Orphans at the Dragon House
And by Christmas Orphans, I definitely do not mean “Please sir, Can I have some more” kid orphans, I mean grown ups with not enough family in town, who would like to go out and be social. And let me be clear, if you want to bring your locally adopted family to this event, or friends, or kids, or whomever, this is the event for you and them. There is always room for more people, and more delicious food on the table.
This is going to be a fully vaccinated event – I mean, with all the food, mask wearing will be basically impossible so it HAS to be this kind of event, right? PLEASE only come in you are vaccinated – I have discovered that people that get MAD about asking about vaccination status are the kind of folks I really don’t want to be around anyway…
That’s the Who and the What, now for the When and Where
The when is on Christmas Day Dec 25th. We will open the doors at 3:00 PM, and start to dive into the yummy things that people have brought at about 4:00 PM. With events at my house, we typically go until people leave as conversations are awesome (often as late as 11:00pm).
The where is that I’m at “The Dragon House” 5284 44th Ave SW (on the corner of 44th and Brandon in West Seattle). You can tell when you get here because of the large life sized sculptures in the yard, and down on the planting strip in front is a lifesized sculpture of a naked woman that had the dragon on a leash (she is missing her pet dragon that became only a stump due to a car hitting him). They are carved from trees that grew in those spots. Once you get here there is a set of curved grand entry stairs that are red concrete just to the North of the girl. Come on up, come past the trampoline and up onto the front porch. If you have trouble finding the place, please feel free to call (206) 932-6622 – by voice, it’s a landline in the house, and we can tell you how to get here. As a side note, if you have questions ahead of time, you can also feel free to call. Street parking is usually very easy to find close by.
Important Extra notes:
As far as the food: I’ll provide a brown sugar coated baked ham. Since this is a civilized event, I’ll provide real plates and silverware, the catch here is that you have to do your own dishes. There will be signs up and lots of people can help show you to the kitchen. It’s not really a steep price to pay for a wonderful evening. As far as what you bring, this is christmas dinner, this is the time of year you want to bring something amazing. Bring something you feel proud of sharing. Please DO NOT stop at a convenience store on the way here and grab a bag of chips or a bag of hot dogs… This sentiment is not about spending a lot of money or putting in hours and hours of time, it’s about taking pride in what you are sharing with the community of people you will be having dinner with. I’ve got a couple ovens to heat things in, I’ve got power to make sure a crock pot stays hot, I’ve got serving utensils. Traditionally the quality of food that people bring to events here is very good, thats one of the reasons I keep having events here!
I’ll have the fire lit inside, and if it’s not raining we can also light the firepit outside. AND If it is raining AND someone brings a popup, we can still light the firepit outside in the front yard. (I don’t have a pop-up)
This is a no smoking house, and a no animals house. While there are 2 sets of stairs in the front, we have a more level area in back with only one set of stairs, and if you need help getting up them, call and let me know, the guests are always willing to help someone else in.
As usual, I’ll take the time to give tours of some of the more entertaining features of the house, so if you’ve “always wondered”, well this is a great time to find out. In fact, if you are a budding storyteller and want to give some of the tours, reach out to me as a former housemate who loved giving tours probably won’t be here this year.
It’s been crowded at this event in the past, but this year, I have an empty room on the main floor that we will use as “The Dessert room”. I also have an empty room that can become overflow seating.
YES! Bring your kids! (As well as friends) I will have “The ultimate wood block set” next to the christmas tree, and if you’ve never seen it, you will be amazed. Heck, most adults are amazed by it. What you should NOT bring is paper plates or utensils or firewood.
There is a climbing wall in the house. And the chimney is set up as a climbing Chimney… If anyone wants to come be the belay climbing instructor, let me know, it’s always good fun for people that have never tried.
With that, I look forward to seeing everyone on Christmas day.
If you want to see the full facebook event you can see it here: facebook.com/events/727967442544130
Alki Meditation
Dharma CommunityJoin us every Monday for guided Buddhist meditation, discussion, and community. Together we practice 30 minutes of mindfulness meditation, listen to a reading, and share a bit about our experiences with dharma in our lives. Every meeting is free and everyone is welcome!
7-8:30 PM
Hosted at
Alki United Church of Christ
6115 SW Hinds St.Please bring a cushion if you have one. If you don’t have one- don’t worry! Cushions and other seating options will also be provided. We encourage folks to arrive a bit early, as we get started at 7:05 and have to close doors.
Please feel free to email us with any questions at: alkidharmacommunity(at)gmail.com
The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.
**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.
Scrabble Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SWthemissingpiecegames.com/event/scrabble-night/all
Join us for some casual Scrabble…all experience levels welcome! We encourage you to bring your set along in case we have several tables of players.
Free weekly track run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Every Tuesday evening 6:30 – 9:00 is Girls’ Night at The Clay Cauldron. Guided projects offered or work on your own projects. Potluck snacks, wine and beverages offered. Sign up in advance – 206-330-2027, www.theclaycauldron.com, theclaycauldron5214@gmail.com
Every Tuesday Trivia and Tacos
Join us for Trivia with our fabulous host Hannah. 5 rounds of trivia, it’s free to play with big cash prizes. $75 cash for 1st / $50 cash for 2nd place and a $50 gift card for 3rd place.
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.
The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.
All Military Veterans
Do you need help filing a claim for disability?
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) West Seattle Chapter #23 has trained Service Officers to help you with your claim. There is no charge , we are available on a first come first serve basis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM.
DAV West Seattle Chapter #23
4857 Delridge Way SW
206-933-8604
Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!
Crafternoon @ the Southwest Branch
Wednesday, December 27, 2023, 2 – 3:30 P.M.
Drop in to make duct tape crafts, hangout, play games, and eat snacks!
Doors open at 2 PM
This event is for youth ages 11-18
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.
6-8 pm trivia, all ages!
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Free Live Music Wednesdays!
Locöl
7902 35th Ave SW
Rotating Artists
6:30 – 8:30
Free
21+
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!
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!
Karaoke at the Admiral Pub
Every Sunday and Wednesday 8 pm till 1 am
Trivia with Phil T. $2 buy-in. Prizes. Reservations at (updated) talaricospizza.com/reservations
The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-8 pm until January 2nd! We are serving mulled wine for the holidays. Enjoy a glass before visiting the light show!
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: Weekly Song Circle Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm. Grab your ukulele (or other instrument) and come play with us – all levels welcome! Currently at C&P Coffee, but we move around. Email us at westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for details.
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.
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.
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 are blues-music nights at The Spot.
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!
Thursdays @ 6:30 – Highland Park Run Club meets for about a 3-mile run, starting and ending at Highland Park Corner Store
Thursday Throwdown – an all-vinyl DJ night. Rare eclectic grooves are the evening’s soundtrack curated by some of Seattle’s top collectors and DJs. 8-11 pm
The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.
West Seattle Earlybirds, Toastmasters Club #650
Virtual: on zoom at this time
Fridays from 7:35 am to 9:00 am
For details, email westseattleearlybirds650@gmail.com
All Military Veterans
Do you need help filing a claim for disability?
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) West Seattle Chapter #23 has trained Service Officers to help you with your claim. There is no charge , we are available on a first come first serve basis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM.
DAV West Seattle Chapter #23
4857 Delridge Way SW
206-933-8604
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-8 pm until January 2nd! We are serving mulled wine for the holidays. Enjoy a glass before visiting the light show!
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
Workshops and vendor fair organized for Kwanzaa week as “the vibrant manifestation of unity, self-determination, and cooperative economics through small business showcases, financial literacy workshops, tech training, cultural performances, and marketing interviews. We aim to empower, inspire entrepreneurship, bridge educational gaps, and foster collaboration.” For RSVP and the full workshop schedules, see these Eventbrite pages – here’s the Friday link; here’s the Saturday link; here’s the Sunday link.
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.
Friday – Live Artist Showcase Night at The Spot West Seattle 7 to 10 pm
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
The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Heavily Meditated, a community meditation.
Saturdays 9-10 am starting December 9th.
Free event – register at: eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-tickets-817748877907?aff=oddtdtcreator
HoliDaze: A 6-Week Psychotherapy Group for Transforming Your Holiday Season
Are the holidays a difficult time for you? Do you find yourself feeling lonely or overwhelmed due to difficult family dynamics or other challenging circumstances? You’re not alone. Introducing HoliDaze, an online therapy group designed specifically for adults who struggle during the holiday season. Whether it’s the weight of estrangement or the ache of loneliness, Holidaze is here to provide you with a supportive community and the nourishment you need to navigate this challenging time.
This is a space oriented toward liberation and possibilities therefore all nations, races, genders, abilities and other oppressed identities are not only welcome but encouraged to reach out. I am an experienced therapist specializing in complex trauma. My approach is primarily relational and attachment oriented incorporating the Liberation Health Framework, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and elements of other modalities including DBT and CBT.
Join us on Zoom Saturday mornings at 10 am PST starting November 18th through December 30. Sessions will be 90 minutes at $75 per session (sliding scale available with a limit of $50 per session). We will embark on a transformative six-week journey that will empower you to reclaim the holidays and cultivate a sense of possibility, even during the most challenging times. Remember, you deserve a season of healing and growth. This is where you’ll find the center of you.
Reach out on my Booking page for a free 20-minute consultation as the first step toward registering.
(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
Workshops and vendor fair organized for Kwanzaa week as “the vibrant manifestation of unity, self-determination, and cooperative economics through small business showcases, financial literacy workshops, tech training, cultural performances, and marketing interviews. We aim to empower, inspire entrepreneurship, bridge educational gaps, and foster collaboration.” For RSVP and the full workshop schedules, see these Eventbrite pages – here’s the Friday link; here’s the Saturday link; here’s the Sunday link.
Regular weekly family reading time.
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.
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-8 pm until January 2nd! We are serving mulled wine for the holidays. Enjoy a glass before visiting the light show!
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details.
Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm
***PLEASE READ – This event requires guests and players to arrive no later than 7 pm. Early arrival is encouraged. ***
Even if you haven’t played Mafia or heard of it, you should nab tickets to this unique event while you can! Meeples Games has partnered with Cozy Comedy to bring you a unique comedy gaming experience. Hosted by meeples regular and local comics Marc Moreno & Travis Sherer, Laugh Until You Die is a 40-player Mystery gaming experience mixed with improv, laughter, and a light peppering of murder. There will be a brief tutorial and game demonstration, and clear instructions that will enable new or unfamiliar players to quickly learn the game, get up to speed, and dive into the fun with us!
If you’re the type of person who enjoys Cards Against Humanity or murder mystery this game is for you! If you’re the type of gamer who enjoys social deduction, you’ll love this incredibly fun spin on the classic game of Mafia (aka, Werewolf)!
We warmly encourage ticket holders to come dressed for the evening in your mafia attire!
Beats on Saturdays:
DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. 9 pm – 1 am.
The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.
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.
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.
Workshops and vendor fair organized for Kwanzaa week as “the vibrant manifestation of unity, self-determination, and cooperative economics through small business showcases, financial literacy workshops, tech training, cultural performances, and marketing interviews. We aim to empower, inspire entrepreneurship, bridge educational gaps, and foster collaboration.” For RSVP and the full workshop schedules, see these Eventbrite pages – here’s the Friday link; here’s the Saturday link; here’s the Sunday link.
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.
Sunday Run Club
Takes place every Sunday at noon at Ounces.Run is open to all running levels and starts/finishes at Ounces. Runners can go at their own pace and distance. Just show up at Ounces at noon on any Sunday to run! Strollers and pets welcome.
Say farewell to 2023 and welcome to 2024 with walks in West Seattle hosted by the Emerald City Wanderers. There will be 5 and 10K walks on New Year’s Eve and Day, different routes each day, leaving from St John the Baptist Episcopal Church [3050 California SW]. And hot soup and snacks to help you recover after the walks. On the Eve, walkers can start anytime between 3:30 and 6:30 PM; on New Year’s Day any time between 9 AM and noon. The Eve 10k goes down to Alki and around Duwamish Head and then back up to North Admiral. The Day walk does down to Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook on Puget Sound, north to the Lighthouse, and back up to North Admiral via Schmitz Park. The Eve 5K goes down thru the Junction. The Day 5K tours North Admiral. There is no change for these walks though donations are very welcome. Flashlights are highly recommended for the New Year’s Eve walks. Info: m.nagan@comcast.net, emeraldcitywanderers.org.
Not-So-Silent-Night New Year’s Eve Parade
New Years Eve – 12/31/23 – starting at 5:30pm/HP Corner Store
Join us for our traditional “Not-So-Silent-Night Parade.” We will be gathering at the Highland Park Corner Store between 5:30-6pm. Then taking off for a fun swing through the neighborhood to ring out the old and ring in the new. Bring your noise and or music-making instruments of choice – plan to wear or carry light to brighten up our dark end of the year. All ages – family friendly!
Two sets, 8 pm and 9 pm, on Sundays.
It’s New Year’s Eve at the Admiral Pub, and we have a fantastic party lined up! Join us at 9 pm when VJ Lacefront starts cranking the music. Then we’ll have drag performances leading up to midnight, with a free champagne toast at the ball drop! The party is 21+ and no cover charge.
Date: December 31, 2023 – January 1, 2024
Time: 09:00 PM – 02:00 AM
New Year’s Eve celebration – details and tickets here
Sundays & Wednesdays, 9 pm-1:30 am – Karaoke with KJ host and West Seattle legend Loretta.
The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.
Say farewell to 2023 and welcome to 2024 with walks in West Seattle hosted by the Emerald City Wanderers. There will be 5 and 10K walks on New Year’s Eve and Day, different routes each day, leaving from St John the Baptist Episcopal Church [3050 California SW]. And hot soup and snacks to help you recover after the walks. On the Eve, walkers can start anytime between 3:30 and 6:30 PM; on New Year’s Day any time between 9 AM and noon. The Eve 10k goes down to Alki and around Duwamish Head and then back up to North Admiral. The Day walk does down to Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook on Puget Sound, north to the Lighthouse, and back up to North Admiral via Schmitz Park. The Eve 5K goes down thru the Junction. The Day 5K tours North Admiral. There is no change for these walks though donations are very welcome. Flashlights are highly recommended for the New Year’s Eve walks. Info: m.nagan@comcast.net, emeraldcitywanderers.org.
Crafting & Creativity Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SWWhat’s your creative outlet? Knitting? Painting miniatures? Creative writing? Sketching? Calligraphy? Something else? Bring your supplies and come in to work on your crafts and hobbies at our big tables with other like-minded creative types!
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.
Alki Meditation
Dharma CommunityJoin us every Monday for guided Buddhist meditation, discussion, and community. Together we practice 30 minutes of mindfulness meditation, listen to a reading, and share a bit about our experiences with dharma in our lives. Every meeting is free and everyone is welcome!
7-8:30 PM
Hosted at
Alki United Church of Christ
6115 SW Hinds St.Please bring a cushion if you have one. If you don’t have one- don’t worry! Cushions and other seating options will also be provided. We encourage folks to arrive a bit early, as we get started at 7:05 and have to close doors.
Please feel free to email us with any questions at: alkidharmacommunity(at)gmail.com
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
7 pm & 8 pm. Join us for drinks, grub and lots ‘o trivia. Free to play and open to anyone 21 and older.
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.
The Westside Trio
The Alley
Mondays 8-10 pm
No cover charge
**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.
Scrabble Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SWthemissingpiecegames.com/event/scrabble-night/all
Join us for some casual Scrabble…all experience levels welcome! We encourage you to bring your set along in case we have several tables of players.
West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Classes @ High Point Community Center
The West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club is offering in-person classes at High Point Community Center in January. Adults (18 and older) can sign up to learn Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art known for its fast sparring techniques, dynamic forms, and strong kicks. Classes cost only $45/month and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30-11:30 am.
The first class for January is on Tuesday, January 2 from 6:00-7:30 pm. New students can join at any time and beginners are definitely welcome!
Check out our website at westseattle.choitkd.org, email westseattletkd@gmail.com for questions, or call 206-684-7422 for registration information.
Free weekly track run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Every Tuesday evening 6:30 – 9:00 is Girls’ Night at The Clay Cauldron. Guided projects offered or work on your own projects. Potluck snacks, wine and beverages offered. Sign up in advance – 206-330-2027, www.theclaycauldron.com, theclaycauldron5214@gmail.com
Free to play every Tuesday – now at 7 pm. New, silly prizes every week and fun for the whole family.
Every Tuesday Trivia and Tacos
Join us for Trivia with our fabulous host Hannah. 5 rounds of trivia, it’s free to play with big cash prizes. $75 cash for 1st / $50 cash for 2nd place and a $50 gift card for 3rd place.
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.
Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!
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.
6-8 pm trivia, all ages!
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Saturday, January 6th, Get Fit Couch to Half Marathon group training begins with 1 mile! This year we have a Walker Ambassador on board to help grow our walking group!! We will be training for a Half Marathon in May! Info night is Wed Jan 3rd, 6:30 pm at West Seattle Runner. Email lori@westseattlerunner.com with any questions or to get signed up for this free program.
Free Live Music Wednesdays!
Locöl
7902 35th Ave SW
Rotating Artists
6:30 – 8:30
Free
21+
District 1 Community Network (D1CN)
January 3, 2024 7:00 – 9:00 pm
**VIRTUAL**Zoom information – Meeting link is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85042114712?pwd=QytHcnNTZmRYZXBzSStxNldnaGFOdz09
Meeting ID: 850 4211 4712
Call in only info:
Phone number: 253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 850 4211 4712
Passcode: 165919Facilitator – Deb Barker djb124@earthlink.net, 206-940-2255
Meeting Attendance by – Larry Wymer (D1CN Administrator) – if new to D1CN
please touch base privately with Larry via Zoom Conversation. If you want to be
added to our contact list, provide Larry with your name, email address, WS
neighborhood, &/or any group you might represent.D1CN Mission: To unite and strengthen the District 1 community for the benefit
of allD1CN Vision: To provide information, knowledge, expertise, and experience to
develop productive relationships and effective communication among District 1
councils, associations, groups and governmental, business and community
constituents.D1CN Focus Areas for screening of projects to support. Projects must fit in one of
these focus areas.
1: Advocate for accountability in local governments.
2: Empower community-based organizations in District 1.
3: Spread knowledge about current local issues.
4: Collaborate across neighborhoods to influence outcomes of key issues.***AGENDA*** 7:02
Around the Room Introductions – Name, affiliation if any, and get-to-know
question: Did you make any new year’s resolutions?7:05
Community Announcements – please share upcoming events of interest to
everyone or alerts of items that are upcoming to watch out for.7:15
Focus Items for April 5
● Sound Transit Staff – Station Area Planning Updates
● SDOT Tribal Art proposal at Fauntleroy expressway columns
● Advocates for an ST3 West Seattle No-Build Option
Call for next meeting agenda items and any last-minute items8:55
Future Agenda items
March?
Reconnect South Park Maria Ramirez
Upcoming meeting facilitators
Date 2024 Facilitator
Feb 7 – Email only Send your announcements to Larry
March 6 – In Person Location to be determined
April 3 – Zoom only Zoom meeting from 7-9 pm
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!
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!
Karaoke at the Admiral Pub
Every Sunday and Wednesday 8 pm till 1 am
Trivia with Phil T. $2 buy-in. Prizes. Reservations at (updated) talaricospizza.com/reservations
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: Weekly Song Circle Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm. Grab your ukulele (or other instrument) and come play with us – all levels welcome! Currently at C&P Coffee, but we move around. Email us at westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for details.
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.
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.
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.
Virtual Early Learning (Preschool and PreKindergarten) + Lower School (Kindergarten – Fourth Grade) Thursday, January 4th, 6-7:15 p.m.
Learn about Westside’s Early Learning and Lower School program by contacting Tedh@westsideschool.org
Thursdays are blues-music nights at The Spot.
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!
Thursdays @ 6:30 – Highland Park Run Club meets for about a 3-mile run, starting and ending at Highland Park Corner Store
ADDED: January 2024 locations:
Here are the 11 locations for Thursday January 4:
Beveridge Place: beer, cider, wine, & snacks; outside food welcome; community gathering space with limited seats reserved for readers; woman-owned, family-owned; 21+
C & P Coffee: coffee, tea, beer, wine, & snacks; heated patio seating available; woman-owned, family-owned
Darby Winery: 15% off bottles to go and $9 pours of mulled wine for readers; 21+
Dubsea Coffee: discounted tea and coffee drinks for readers, and other beverages and treats; patio seating available; woman-owned
Easy Street Records: coffee, beer, wine, & cocktails
The Nook: craft cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, & snacks; a few heated outdoor seats available; woman-owned; 21+
Otter on the Rocks: craft cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, flatbreads, & table service; cocktail & warm cookie for $16 for readers; AANHPI-owned; 21+
Revelry Room: a bar with craft cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, & snacks; Black-owned; 21+
Till Dawn: open just to readers this evening; beer and Shen Zen Tea kombucha on tap, Boon Boona coffee, pastries, & other snacks; family-owned, woman-owned, and AANHPI-owned
Viscon Cellars: $3 off wine pours for readers; family-owned; 21+
West Seattle Grounds: charcuterie plates, wine, beer, Caffe Vita coffee, and Rishi tea
Note: C&P Coffee, Dubsea Coffee, Easy Street Records, Till Dawn, and West Seattle Grounds are all family-friendly. We love having young readers join in on our neighborhood reading night.
Standing listing:
West Seattle’s Silent Book Club meets the first Thursday of each month at local West Seattle spots. The agenda: bring your own book, read for an hour, and chat (if you want) with fellow book lovers. Bring a book and a friend for the ideal introvert happy hour.
7:00 — 7:30 Settle in
7:30 — 8:30 Silent reading hour
8:30 — 9:00 Chat or keep readingVisit www.instagram.com/silentbookclubwestseattle for event updates/locations.
Thursday Throwdown – an all-vinyl DJ night. Rare eclectic grooves are the evening’s soundtrack curated by some of Seattle’s top collectors and DJs. 8-11 pm
West Seattle Earlybirds, Toastmasters Club #650
Virtual: on zoom at this time
Fridays from 7:35 am to 9:00 am
For details, email westseattleearlybirds650@gmail.com
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.
Friday – Live Artist Showcase Night at The Spot West Seattle 7 to 10 pm
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
Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).
Heavily Meditated, a community meditation.
Saturdays 9-10 am starting December 9th.
Free event – register at: eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-tickets-817748877907?aff=oddtdtcreator
Open House @ The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary School
When: This Saturday, Nov 4 from 10-12 (future dates below)
Where: 10300 28th Ave SW
Contact: info@bridgeschoolcoop.org or 206-922-1202Join us for a cup of tea or coffee and tour the school while learning about what makes cooperative elementary education unique. We might be just the school community you and your children have been searching for!
Saturdays 10 am-12 noon
November 4, December 2, January 6
10300 28th Ave SW, Seattle WA
You’ll learn about our whole-child, hands-on learning approach to learning, small classes, outdoor education, and emphasis on the arts. Our core teachers each have over a decade of experience in the classroom and boundless passion for our students. Many community members will be here to show you around and answer questions. You’ll meet:
– Core classroom teachers
– Outdoor Education teachers
– Creative Enrichment teachers
– Head of School and Board Members
– Current Bridge parents and caregivers
We have openings for all students ages 5-11 for the 24-25 school year! We look forward to meeting you.
Open Houses at Tilden School. We have November 4th, Saturday as our first Open House from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. No need to RSVP, just show up and we’ll take it from there.
We are also hosting a second Open House in December on the 2nd from 10:00 am until noon.
Also January 6, 10 am-noon.
(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
Dragonfly Yoga Pilates Dance
3270 California Ave SW upstairs
(above Alair & Dylan)Time to Fly:
Intro to Arm Balancing & Inversions
Sat, Jan 6th 10:30 am-12:30 pm $45
Time to see from a new perspective.
Let’s turn s–t upside down in 2024 and bring energy back in to YOU!
This workshop is designed to give you the boost you’ve been searching for to attempt, revisit, and/or refine your arm balance and inversion practice.dragonfly.sites.zenplanner.com/event.cfm?eventId=BF2236FC-8866-4CF7-8972-365392BDCD74
Regular weekly family reading time.
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.
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar Dates and Hours for Winter 2024
The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room will be OPEN Thursday-Saturday 1-6 pm! Our Wine Club is ready for you with options starting at just $150! Want to try before you buy? Come in for a tasting of our 2016-2017 wines! Only 8$ a tasting or have a glass plus a 3 for $42 on all 2016 reds. We can’t wait to see you!
Enjoy student-produced wines and affordable eats at the Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar at South Seattle College, with proceeds benefitting student learning and the Wine Studies Program.
NWWA is located in the North Parking Lot at South Seattle College (6000 16th Ave SW) in the Puget Ridge neighborhood of West Seattle. There is ample paid parking in the north lot, and visitors can generally find free parking along 16th Ave SW with a short walk to the Academy from there. View our campus map for more details
Are you needing a reset as you move into 2024? Are you feeling disconnected from your body? Are you interested in nourishing yourself rather than the old out dated model of diet and deprivation?
Welcome to our Women’s Sangha, an intentionally curated women’s retreat where we come together to explore, learn, share and connect.
At a time of the year when the pressure is high to make resolutions and move into restrictive diets, we will come together to nourish ourselves from the inside out.
A sacred women’s circle.
We will have an opening meditation and sound bath, guidance in an embodied experience of being nourished, space for personal reflection and for sharing while enjoying custom blended tea and delicious nourishment.
The time to claim your place is now.
We have space for 15 more women to experience this beautiful and transformative event.
Don’t hesitate, book now.
Saturday January 6th, theme of Nourish. Feb 3, theme of Intimacy.
1-6 pmTicket options:
-Solo ticket $195
-Two tickets $370 or $185 each. Can be used as two tickets for one or a ticket for two.for Jan 6th and Feb 3 Sanghas, $370 or $185.
Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm
Kenyon Hall Presents
The Veroy Meroy Holidays Special
Saturday January 6th, 2024
DOORS @ 6:30 PM
PERFORMANCES @ 7:00PMA Bash To Kick Off The New Year In Style! Hosted by a true Hall favorite and all around good chap Roy Keller. Join Roy and his 10-piece big band for a night to remember with a host of singers and some of your favorite W. Sea Instrumentalists! Roy has long been a student of how to put on a good show, and with his Kenyon Hall Music School upbringing he’s sure to know your socks off.
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.
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.
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.
Sunday Run Club
Takes place every Sunday at noon at Ounces.Run is open to all running levels and starts/finishes at Ounces. Runners can go at their own pace and distance. Just show up at Ounces at noon on any Sunday to run! Strollers and pets welcome.
Dragonfly Yoga Pilates Dance
3270 California Ave SW upstairs
(above Alair & Dylan)ExtendedFlow with Elizabeth
Sun, Jan 7th 6-8 pm
Part of regular membership/class pass
$25 Drop-in
Join Elizabeth once a month for a juicy, 2-hour yoga & meditation practice. We’ll start with a grounding pranayama practice before moving through a dynamic vinyasa flow. Then, we’ll settle in for guided meditation, long slow stretches & restorative poses. We’ll finish practice with an extended, supported savasana.
Two sets, 8 pm and 9 pm, on Sundays.
Sundays & Wednesdays, 9 pm-1:30 am – Karaoke with KJ host and West Seattle legend Loretta.
UW Championship Game Watch Party at Ounces!
Monday, 1/8 | Game starts at 4:30 pmCome watch the Dawgs in the big game at Ounces! Doors open at 4 pm, Game starts at 4:30 pm. Game sound will be ON and Isidros Mexican Food Truck will be there!
Crafting & Creativity Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SWWhat’s your creative outlet? Knitting? Painting miniatures? Creative writing? Sketching? Calligraphy? Something else? Bring your supplies and come in to work on your crafts and hobbies at our big tables with other like-minded creative types!
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.
Alki Meditation
Dharma CommunityJoin us every Monday for guided Buddhist meditation, discussion, and community. Together we practice 30 minutes of mindfulness meditation, listen to a reading, and share a bit about our experiences with dharma in our lives. Every meeting is free and everyone is welcome!
7-8:30 PM
Hosted at
Alki United Church of Christ
6115 SW Hinds St.Please bring a cushion if you have one. If you don’t have one- don’t worry! Cushions and other seating options will also be provided. We encourage folks to arrive a bit early, as we get started at 7:05 and have to close doors.
Please feel free to email us with any questions at: alkidharmacommunity(at)gmail.com
7 pm & 8 pm. Join us for drinks, grub and lots ‘o trivia. Free to play and open to anyone 21 and older.
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 Trio
The Alley
Mondays 8-10 pm
No cover charge