At the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon) – “In celebration of the holiday season, film historian Lance Rhoades will share favorite stories from classic live-action movies such as It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street and A Christmas Story—and from great animated films, including Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, A Charlie Brown Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We’ll also discuss all-inclusive faith celebrations.” $10. RSVP.

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.

Name: Santa Claus and Grinch Photo Fundraiser
Organization: Stephanie’s Lifeline
Location: Blu Grouse, White Center
Date: December 15th and 16th
Time: 4 PM-7 PM
Price: $15 per photo

Take family Santa Claus and Grinch photos and help raise money for homeless, foster, and other underserved, at-risk youth in need. Join Stephanie’s Lifeline at the Blu Grouse, in White Center, for the 11th year of our Holiday Gifts of HOPE photo fundraiser for two days only! All funds raised go to benefit Stephanie’s Lifeline’s programs that support youth in need who are experiencing homelessness, in foster care, low-income, or other hardship in WA State.

Seattle’s Medejin creates lush, ethereal dreamwave often born out of feelings of restless nostalgia.
Exploring themes of love, loss, self-doubt and motherhood, Medejin’s debut LP “The Garden” is heavy & fragile all at once, wistful yet joyous. Free, all ages.

Kenyon Hall Presents
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

December 8, 9, 15, 16
DOORS @ 7:00 PM
PERFORMANCES @ 7:30 PM

Matinee Performances
December 10, 17
DOORS @ 2:30 PM
PERFORMANCES @ 3:00 PM

Kenyon Hall is excited to announce our collaborations with the Very Wonderful Mary Springer & Twelfth Night Productions with the return of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show with an original short by John Ruoff, The Case of the Missing Snowman.

Based on the classic 1946 Frank Capra film, playwright Joe Landry’s take on “It’s a Wonderful Life,” comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast as the ensemble of characters bring the town of Bedford Falls to the stage. You will feel the magic as we return to the fateful Christmas Eve when George Bailey contemplates ending his life before he realizes the difference he makes in the lives of others. “No man is a failure who has friends.”

“If you close your eyes during this production you won’t miss a beat because all of the components – the sound effects, the organ, and the commercials – work together successfully to recreate the live radio experience of the 1940’s and 50’s.”

TICKETS HERE

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 herself

Creative 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 Fortner

About 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

Bands:
Dust Moth
Coastlands
Museum of Light
When: Friday December 15, 2023 – Doors 9 pm
Where: Southgate Roller Rink – 9646 17th Avenue SW

Details: 21+ / $18 cover / $5 skate

The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.

C & P Holiday Craft Fair, Saturday, December 16th from 8 am to 2 pm

This will be a one-day free event featuring unique, local arts and crafts for sale. Jewelry, clothing, prints, paintings, and more!

Free weekly group run – all levels – meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor).

2023 ‘Holiday Fun’ with Gail Ann at the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. Candy canes for everybody!

It’s the 8th year bringing smiles to local families at the historic Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. Come throw some snowballs, ride a fire truck, read a book, and enjoy a candy cane.

Kids and Family sessions on:

Saturday, December 2, 8:30 am – 2 pm
Sunday, December 3, 8:30 am – 2 pm
Saturday, December 10, 8:30 am – 2 pm
Tuesday, December 12, 3 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday, December 13, 3 pm – 7 pm
Saturday, December 16, 8:30 am – 2 pm
Sunday, December 17, 8:30 am – 2 pm

Santa and his elf will make an appearance for limited sessions on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 3-5pm and Sunday, Dec 17 between Noon and 2.

Support your community when you stay local! Book now at:
square.site/book/L10V8J5KJVYW6/gail-ann-photography

You’ll be able to create your own holiday cards, or make prints up to 8×10! A private link of your entire session will be sent within 48 hours for downloading. $60.

This event is brought to you by Fauntleroy Fall Festival, Gail Ann Photography, Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (FCSA) & Children’s Center (FCC).

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.

This is a family event and is $20/wreath. We will be gathering in the Camp Long Lodge room where there is a holiday tree for photo opportunities and will be enjoying warm beverages and cookies.

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.

Art Unwrapped!
December 16, 2023
12:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Artist community meetup & pop-up market

Join us for a heartfelt gathering to celebrate the life of our dear friend Chas Redmond. This special event will take place at the Senior Center of West Seattle, located at SW Oregon Street and California Street SW in the Junction. Food and soft drinks will be provided, please bring your own alcoholic beverages if you would like. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/celebration-of-the-life-of-chas-redmond-tickets-760772841047

Name: Santa Claus and Grinch Photo Fundraiser
Organization: Stephanie’s Lifeline
Location: Blu Grouse, White Center
Date: December 15th and 16th
Time: 4 PM-7 PM
Price: $15 per photo

Take family Santa Claus and Grinch photos and help raise money for homeless, foster, and other underserved, at-risk youth in need. Join Stephanie’s Lifeline at the Blu Grouse, in White Center, for the 11th year of our Holiday Gifts of HOPE photo fundraiser for two days only! All funds raised go to benefit Stephanie’s Lifeline’s programs that support youth in need who are experiencing homelessness, in foster care, low-income, or other hardship in WA State.

FESTIVAL OF TREES, DECEMBER 13, 16: At Fauntleroy UCC Fellowship Hall (9140 California SW): “Come see artistically decorated trees in a variety of themes. Bring non-perishable food items to ‘vote’ for your favorites.” 7-8 pm on December 13, 6-7 pm December 16.

Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm

Christmas Concert at Fauntleroy Church
Dec. 16 @ 7:00 pm
Dec. 17 @ 4:00 pm

Kenyon Hall Presents
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

December 8, 9, 15, 16
DOORS @ 7:00 PM
PERFORMANCES @ 7:30 PM

Matinee Performances
December 10, 17
DOORS @ 2:30 PM
PERFORMANCES @ 3:00 PM

Kenyon Hall is excited to announce our collaborations with the Very Wonderful Mary Springer & Twelfth Night Productions with the return of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show with an original short by John Ruoff, The Case of the Missing Snowman.

Based on the classic 1946 Frank Capra film, playwright Joe Landry’s take on “It’s a Wonderful Life,” comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast as the ensemble of characters bring the town of Bedford Falls to the stage. You will feel the magic as we return to the fateful Christmas Eve when George Bailey contemplates ending his life before he realizes the difference he makes in the lives of others. “No man is a failure who has friends.”

“If you close your eyes during this production you won’t miss a beat because all of the components – the sound effects, the organ, and the commercials – work together successfully to recreate the live radio experience of the 1940’s and 50’s.”

TICKETS HERE

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 herself

Creative 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 Fortner

About 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.

21+ drag show with Cookie Couture leading the lineup – more info here.

Out for the Santa Pub Crawl, and not ready to head back to the North Pole? Out At The Box drag show is going holiday this month with a party that’ll make any Grinch smile! Come join the shenanigans and maybe even meet Santa himself! Show starts at 9:30 pm! Event is free and 21+.

Box Bar will also be making $5 vegan Jell-O shots, with proceeds being donated to West Seattle Food Bank.

The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.

2023 ‘Holiday Fun’ with Gail Ann at the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. Candy canes for everybody!

It’s the 8th year bringing smiles to local families at the historic Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. Come throw some snowballs, ride a fire truck, read a book, and enjoy a candy cane.

Kids and Family sessions on:

Saturday, December 2, 8:30 am – 2 pm
Sunday, December 3, 8:30 am – 2 pm
Saturday, December 10, 8:30 am – 2 pm
Tuesday, December 12, 3 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday, December 13, 3 pm – 7 pm
Saturday, December 16, 8:30 am – 2 pm
Sunday, December 17, 8:30 am – 2 pm

Santa and his elf will make an appearance for limited sessions on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 3-5pm and Sunday, Dec 17 between Noon and 2.

Support your community when you stay local! Book now at:
square.site/book/L10V8J5KJVYW6/gail-ann-photography

You’ll be able to create your own holiday cards, or make prints up to 8×10! A private link of your entire session will be sent within 48 hours for downloading. $60.

This event is brought to you by Fauntleroy Fall Festival, Gail Ann Photography, Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (FCSA) & Children’s Center (FCC).

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.

Pathfinder K-8 PTSA’s 28th Annual Wreath Fundraiser is an exceptional event dedicated to enhancing outdoor education at Pathfinder K-8 School. This year, we’re excited to offer an even more diverse selection, including door and table swag, and stylish ring wreath, in addition to our famous Pathfinder wreaths. Every wreath is crafted from materials sourced from our own yards and tree lots, thanks to Trees by the Sea on Alki. Join us at The Junction (next to Key Bank) during Farmers Market days on December 3th, 10th, and 17th, and discover 100% unique, one-of-a-kind holiday decor. For additional information visit pathfinderk8ptsa.org. Your support means the world to us.

Small Business Pop-Up Market
Date: December 17, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Description: A market for small businesses during the West Seattle Farmers’ Market.

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.

Alki UCC’s Food/Clothing/Outdoor Gear Donations Drive

Third Sunday of the month from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, June 16, July 21

Front Courtyard/6115 SW Hinds

alkiucc.org

Priorities change monthly to meet special and seasonal needs … so please check our website for updates.

The Westside Interfaith Network (WIN), our donations drive partner, requests non-perishable food/personal hygiene items as well as men’s work clothing, socks, work boots, etc. Outdoor gear is always needed: tents, tarps, backpacks, etc.

Your donations are distributed through WIN’s “Welcome Table,” a weekly Saturday meal for unsheltered and low-income folks hosted in White Center. This distribution serves as a stop-gap for many people relying on weekly visits to the food bank.

Please note! If you can’t make it to the monthly drive, you can leave your donations in the barrel outside the church’s front entrance. IF YOU WANT TO DONATE MORE THAN 3 BAGS, PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. We unfortunately don’t have the storage space or staff to accommodate large donations between drives.

Deepest gratitude to our community for your generous support of our neighbors in need.

Come join the first Sweet Reel Holiday Makers Market Pop Up on Sunday, December 17th – 11am – 4pm!
We will be featuring local artists & makers selling pottery, jewelry, paintings, prints, photos, macrame art, aprons, felted animals, linen textiles and vintage trinkets.
The location is 5001 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106. Corner of Hudson & Delridge. Street parking is available.

Check out the vendors on instagram:
Karra Wise @Karra_wise
Angie Norwood Browne @angienorwoodbrowne
Kristin Loganbill @moonteaartwork
Paula Wittmann @needle_felted_friends
Reeve Washburn @reevewashburn.art
Erica Hanson @ehworks
Kimber @kimberelements
Desiree Johnson @marigoldenmacrame
Jean Galton @jeangaltton
Kathy Hansel @kathy.hansel.37
Brian Cullen @oldolddub

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.

ounceswestseattle.com/events

Kenyon Hall Presents
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

December 8, 9, 15, 16
DOORS @ 7:00 PM
PERFORMANCES @ 7:30 PM

Matinee Performances
December 10, 17
DOORS @ 2:30 PM
PERFORMANCES @ 3:00 PM

Kenyon Hall is excited to announce our collaborations with the Very Wonderful Mary Springer & Twelfth Night Productions with the return of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show with an original short by John Ruoff, The Case of the Missing Snowman.

Based on the classic 1946 Frank Capra film, playwright Joe Landry’s take on “It’s a Wonderful Life,” comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast as the ensemble of characters bring the town of Bedford Falls to the stage. You will feel the magic as we return to the fateful Christmas Eve when George Bailey contemplates ending his life before he realizes the difference he makes in the lives of others. “No man is a failure who has friends.”

“If you close your eyes during this production you won’t miss a beat because all of the components – the sound effects, the organ, and the commercials – work together successfully to recreate the live radio experience of the 1940’s and 50’s.”

TICKETS HERE

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 herself

Creative 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 Fortner

About 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.

What: Discussion of Snow Country (1948) by Nobel-prize winning author Yasunari Kawabata
When: Sunday, December 17, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: C & P Coffee on California Ave SW, at a table on the backyard patio
Who: The WS Classic Novels (and Movies) book club: a local group open to all!

For info, contact: juliawsea@gmail.com

Christmas Concert at Fauntleroy Church
Dec. 16 @ 7:00 pm
Dec. 17 @ 4:00 pm

Annual West Seattle Runner Christmas Light Run
December 17th 5 pm

Come for our fun annual tradition! We will map out a 2.5 to 3 mile route (added: here it is) to view the holiday lights! Wear your reflective gear, head lamps, strands of lights and festive gear!! Elves, Santas, dogs, kids, walkers and runners welcome. This is an easy paced group run to look at the festive lights. We will gather at the shop afterward for nog, cider, hot chocolate and cookies. We are hoping someone will lead carols this year finally? We look forward to seeing you. Merry Merry and Bright!

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.

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

Crafting & Creativity Night
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SW

What’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&D

Seattle’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 Community

Join 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

Mon Dec 18th! Indie producers Cozy Comedy and Otter on the Rocks bring you an evening of cocktails and comedy with national Headliner Duane Goad! This hit Monthly monday night comedy show has sold out for nearly a year! Don’t wait to get your tickets for an intimate evening of award winning cocktails and hilarious comedy brought to you by local artists in West Seattle!

Duane Goad is a Canadian-born, Seattle-based comedian who has entertained audiences all over the U.S. and Canada with his quick, sarcastic and self-deprecating style of comedy.

​He has performed at some of North America’s top comedy clubs including Yuk Yuks, The Improv and Comedyworks. He’s been featured at numerous comedy festivals including Funny or Die’s Oddball Comedy Festival, The Las Vegas Comedy Festival, The Bumbershoot Arts Festival and The Vancouver Comedy Festival. Duane was a finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition and as an opening act, he has shared the stage with some of the best comics in the business such as Jim Gaffigan, Flight Of The Conchords, Bill Burr, Brad Garrett, Maria Bamford, The Impractical Jokers, Damon Wayans and music superstars The Jacksons.

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/2022-06-06

Puget 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 Pilsner

Seattle’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

The definitive list of West Seattle holiday events and info – go here.

Lady Jaye invites you to our Annual Meat Market, a spectacular event just in time for the holidays. Join us on Tuesday, December 19th, from 4 pm to 8 pm at 4523 California Ave SW.

Experience the joy of last-minute Christmas shopping with a unique twist—purchase in some of the finest meats and top-notch whiskeys the world has to offer. Our selection includes A5 Wagyu beef, premium local Wagyu cuts, succulent roasts, and some of the most exquisite whiskies available to stuff in that special someone’s stocking. But that’s not all! Get ready for an unforgettable evening:

 Capture the Spirit of the Season: Take your picture with Santa and post in on Social media to be entered to win a POUND OF A5 WAGYU BEEF!
 Chill on the Patio: A live DJ will be spinning tunes on the patio for a festive atmosphere.
 Sip and Savor: Our bar will be open, serving up your favorite drinks to complement the holiday cheer.
 Delight Your Taste Buds: Enjoy a unique treat—wagyu beef stew served over a flaky biscuit.
 Kids’ Corner: Let the little ones unleash their creativity at the letter-writing station for Santa.
 Spice Up Your Pantry: Take home our exclusive Lady Jaye house rubs for the perfect seasoning.
 Sweet Endings: Indulge your sweet tooth at the Little Jaye dessert table.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make your holiday celebrations extraordinary. It’s one of your last chances to stock up on Meat and Whiskey for our 2-week break in January! Join us at Lady Jaye for an evening of festive delights, exceptional offerings, and the warm spirit of the season.

**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 SW

themissingpiecegames.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

RSVP: wstoastmasters832@gmail.com

West Seattle Toastmasters is a great place to improve your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. Club meets via Zoom on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming meetings: April 2 and April 16, May 7 and May 21, June 4 and June 18. Find out more on our website https://www.westseattletm832.org

We are looking for a complimentary [free of charge] local space to host our in-person/hybrid meetings and to email us with inquiries – wstoastmasters832@gmail.com

Table Topics, Fellowship & Merrymaking!

West Seattle Club 832 Holiday Gathering

Join West Seattle Toastmasters Club 832 for our annual holiday gathering. Everyone is welcome! Entry fee is a written Table Topic submitted to the Toastmaster. We will enjoy friendly conversation and a lively round (or two) of Table Topics! Food and drink are on your own.

When: Tuesday, Dec 19th, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Whisky West, 6451 California Ave. SW
RSVP: wstoastmasters832@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.

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!

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.

wstools.org/events

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.

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 herself

Creative 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 Fortner

About 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.

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.

Early Learning is a great way for preschoolers and their families to develop learning, literacy, and language skills as well as community with other families.

We read stories, sing songs, and have engaging, educational activities that help kids and their caregivers grow together.

​​​​​​​Ask our staff for your free, same-day tickets prior to our program.

Registration is not required but these programs are very popular and the room capacity can fill up quickly.

Families of all ages are welcome, though this early learning program is intended for youth aged 3-5, their caregivers and families.

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.

December Solstice Sunset Watch:

Sunset watch #59:
December Solstice 2023
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Event time: 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Expected sunset: 4:05 pm
Official sunset: 4:20 pm
Solstice moment: 7:27 pm

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.

Empowered Dating Workshops
Thursday, August 17
and Third Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm, online

katemageau.com/empowered-dating-workshops

Each month we will cover topics such as:

Healthy relationships versus toxic relationships

Setting appropriate and flexible boundaries

Safely being vulnerable

Determining relationship wants and needs

Setting up and examining dating app profiles

First moves and consent, in vanilla and kink

Saying no and saying yes to next dates and next steps

Open for all sexuality identities and relationship styles; $45 per workshop

Westies Run Club
Thursdays at 6 pm

Join 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

Join The Whale Trail and friends for our annual Winter Gathering. Hear updates about southern resident orcas from researcher Brad Hanson, Ph.D. Learn about current approaches to assess the health of the population, and what the data is showing.

Featured speakers also include Washington State Orca Recovery Coordinator Tara Galuska, and researchers Mark and Maya Sears. Tara will share updates about state actions and priorities for SRKW recovery. Mark and Maya will present recent orca encounters in central Puget Sound, including J pod’s overnight trip to Quartermaster Harbor.

Celebrate Solstice and the progress we have made in protecting southern resident orcas. Learn what you can do to help J, K and L pods today. Together we’ll find light in the dark for the whales!

Get tickets now, this will sell out. This is an in-person event only.

Where: C&P Coffee Company, 5612 California Ave SW
When: Thursday December 21, 7 to 8:30
–Doors open at 6:30.
Tickets: $5 suggested donation.
Advance tickets: brownpapertickets.com

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 herself

Creative 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 Fortner

About 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.

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

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 herself

Creative 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 Fortner

About 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 herself

Creative 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 Fortner

About 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.

ounceswestseattle.com/events

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 Community

Join 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 SW

themissingpiecegames.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.

wstools.org/events

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 pm

Join 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