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!

Details, including registration to get the meeting link, here.

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

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.

Communities are designed to serve seniors who
require varying amounts of assistance based on each individual’s care requirements. This program will help you understand the variety of options available, and the level of assistance and support each type of community, including in home care, provides.

Representatives from a skilled nursing community, Village Green, Quail Park Memory Care, and Home Instead will provide information about services offered that span skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care and in-home care.

Light refreshments will be served and a Q&A session will follow the presentation. Tours of Village Green will also be available.

RSVP, schedule a visit, or learn more.
(206) 937-6122
WSinfo@villagegreenretirement.com
villagegreenretirement.com/west-seattle

Event flyer 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.

Free ASL class. This class is held ever Tuesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm. Address is 4001 44th Ave SW. It is a beginner level and it teaches the basic communication skills of American Sign Language. All ages are welcome. The class ends on Tuesday Dec 5th. For more info or for enrollment, please call/text 206.399.7270 or email 133771651@missionary.org

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

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!

11/29 CANCELED

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.

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 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

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.

Wip & Sip
A paint & sip event led by artist Christopher Coleman.
November 30th 6-9 pm at Jet City Laboratory

The ticket price includes all painting materials, art instruction, take-home canvas and wine.
More info & Tickets at https://jetcitylabs.com/event/wip-sip-nov23

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

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

South Seattle College Garden Center Dates and Hours for Fall 2023

The Garden Center at South Seattle College provides Landscape Horticulture students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of plants while gaining real-world retail experience. Plants available for sale are selected, propagated, grown and presented by Landscape Horticulture students. Additional plants are brought in from local growers. Proceeds benefit Landscape Horticulture Program projects.

The selection includes perennials, ground covers, shrubs, some annual edibles and flowers, as well as indoor plants. Cash and electronic payments accepted.

The Garden Center 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.

Dates and Hours

Through December 9th, the Garden Center will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dates for 2024 will be shared after the college’s winter break.

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

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.

Artist Studio Holiday Event
Linda McClamrock Mixed Media
Friday, Dec 1st 4-8 pm, and Saturday Dec 2nd 10 am-4:30 pm
5532 SW Lander Pl

Original art, prints, sale items, studio tour, nibbles and drinks. A free art magnet to attendees while supplies last. Please come, and bring your friends!

Rain City Clay is so excited to be hosting a holiday show at our studio this December! The show will open Friday, December 1st and will run through Tuesday, December 5th. This holiday show will feature the handmade works of local Seattle / Washington state area artists who make work with clay! Shop handmade pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and more! Shop small this upcoming holiday season and support local artists.

Dates:
Friday, December 1st (4-8 pm)

Saturday, December 2nd (1-5 pm)

Sunday, December 3rd (1-5 pm)

Monday, December 4th (2-7 pm)

Tuesday, December 5th (2-7 pm)

Location: 4208 SW 100th Street

All the show & participation details can be found on the Rain City Clay website!

raincityclay.com/rcc-holiday-show-2023

The Junction’s Chocolate and Wine Tasting Evening is the first of the 2023 Hometown Holidays events! We’ll celebrate decadent flavors with this vibrant and fun event. Located in the lower part of the West Seattle Junction, the event provides you with the opportunity to meet merchants, chocolatiers and wineries, and try their lovingly crafted delights.

Chocolates, bottles of wine, and tote bags will be available for sale for ticket holders.

The night of the event, please go to our check-in host Bohemian Yoga at 4801 Fauntleroy at 5pm.

Get checked in, get your accessories, and off you go to sip wine and nibble on fine chocolate!

Ticket Sales end at noon the day before the event.

Ticket cost: $20 includes: 9 tastings of wine and/or chocolate

Participating Wineries:

Viscon Cellars
Spruce Hill Wines
Darby Winery

Participating Chocolatiers:

Theo Chocolate
Hot Chocolat
Bakery Nouveau
Intrigue Chocolate Co.

Locations:

Bohemian Yoga
Sound and Fog
Tangelo
Spa Phoebe
T-Mobile
L.A. Fitness
Yoga Six
City Sweats

The fourth annual Winter Wander Scavenger Hunt will run from 5 PM, Friday, Dec. 1st to 7 PM, Sunday, Dec. 10th. While intended primarily as a gift to the West Seattle community, the event is free to everyone of all ages. Instructions for this year’s hunt are available for download at wondersinaliceland.com/winter-wander. Clues to the locations of fifteen local businesses and five private homes are provided in a Bingo-style clue sheet which will be posted at the same online location at 4 PM on Dec. 1st. Wanderers who submit selfies in front of the correct solutions will be entered into a drawing for duffle bags filled with gift cards and swag from local businesses. A $100 Grand Prize will be awarded to the team that earns the most points during the hunt. Extra points are awarded for donations to West Seattle and White Center Food Banks, as well as Toys for Tots. Register your team at bit.ly/winter-wander. Registration before noon on Dec. 1st to earn extra points.

Music, plus food and beverage available for purchase.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish & School invite you to “Light Up the Night,” with music and of course, lights, including the giant tree, highest-altitude community tree in the city! Bring nonperishable food donations to fill the sleigh in the Walmesley Center.

Kenyon Hall Cabaret
KENYON HALLS ALL-AGES DRAG EVENT
Friday, November 10, 2023
DOORS @ 7:00 PM
PERFORMANCES @ 7:30 PM

Reservation Link – 11.10.23
Reservation Link – 12.1.23

Kenyon Hall Cabaret is a night not to be missed! The night will be filled with dance, song, games and chance to connect with community. The core of this group has big plans in bringing the Drag experience to the Kenyon Hall neighborhood. While many of those ideas and plans are under development the Kenyon Hall Cabaret is a great jump start to getting to know some Local Drag Artists who, through time bring you down the rabbit hole of Performance art.

Chief Sealth Drama Company and BAYFEST Youth Theatre present
Scenes About Teens: A Musical Extravaganza!
Featuring the full short musical 21 Chump Street by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2, 2023

Following the wonderfully successful reinstatement of the drama program at Chief Sealth International High School last year with our production of “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen, produced with the help of over 50 students and staff members, we are building on that success this year with three productions. With the support of West Seattle-based BAYFEST Youth Theatre and the surrounding community, the Chief Sealth Drama Company is taking full advantage of the musical talent that already has a strong presence at the school, with our fall production that we are calling Scenes About Teens: A Musical Extravaganza!

The show features the full short musical “21 Chump Street” by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, In The Heights), as well as excerpts from four other great American musicals, all tied together by scenes and narration. They explore the love, grief, anger, joy, and challenges that teens face everywhere, and make for an emotion- and laughter-filled time in the theater. All the music will be performed live by faculty and student members of the school bands and orchestra.

15 cast members supported by 35+ student costume designers, musicians, set builders and technical support have been working diligently since September under the guide of a team of faculty and professional directors, designers, and choreographers. Performances will be held in the large Chief Sealth Theater, which features wonderful acoustics, comfortable seating, and is physically accessible.

This show is appropriate for all ages, and we encourage the community to not only experience the amazing work of our students and staff, but to also support the drama program at Chief Sealth as we continue to build this exciting program.

Public show times are:
Friday, December 1 at 7:30 and Saturday, December 2 at 2:30 and 7:00
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St.
pre-purchase (online) individual tickets prices:
Students – $5.00
Adults $10.00
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at the door: Students $8.00
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Adults $14.00
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FOR TICKETS: bayfestsealththeatrecompany.ludus.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.

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

Prepare for an evening of musical enchantment, mayhem, and cabaret chaos that is sure to captivate and thrill audiences.

About Charming Disaster:

Charming Disaster, the captivating goth-folk musical duo, was formed in 2012 by Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris in the heart of Brooklyn, NY. Drawing inspiration from the macabre humor of Edward Gorey and Tim Burton, Americana murder ballads, and the dramatic flair of cabaret, Charming Disaster weaves playfully dark songs that explore themes of death, crime, myth, magic, folklore, science, and the occult.

Onstage, they present a musical cabinet of curiosities, uniting the worlds of magic and science with songs that delve into witchcraft, monsters, and the underworld, accompanied by tales of bats, plants, poisons, and parasites. The duo draws inspiration from a blend of influences, delivering a mesmerizing musical experience that explores the darker corners of storytelling through music.

“Charming Disaster are unusual, spooky, wickedly talented, and completely unafraid to delve deep into the underworld… they have a knack for making the macabre fun.” –Mixed Alternative

Don’t miss this unique collaboration between Charming Disaster and Seattle’s Mister Ink, a night where music meets mayhem in a spellbinding union of goth-folk and cabaret.

About Mister Ink and Morbid Curiositease:

Mister Ink, an enigma wrapped in a mystery, joins forces with Seattle’s sorceress of the lascivious arts, La Petite Mort, for an all-new raucous escapade in West Seattle. Morbid Curiositease promises to explore the vivacious heartbeat of cult culture with a cabal of eccentric performance artists who will drag the audience into the sexy shadows of sinister cabaret. Join La Petite Mort and her Morbid coterie on an anomalous adventure of erotic proportions. Expect skin, screams, and a point of no return. Together, they create immersive cabaret experiences that delve into the provocative and alluring aspects of performance art, promising an unforgettable night for all who dare to join the adventure.

Event Details:

Date: December 1, 2023, Friday
Time: 8 PM
Location: 2 Fingers Social: 9211 Delridge Way SW

Tickets: $12 in advance / $15 at the door

Purchase tickets at charmingdisaster.com/2fingers

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.

DATE: First Saturday in December, 12/02/2023

TIME: 7 AM TO 11 AM

LOCATION: ALKI MASONIC CENTER, 4736 40th Ave SW

Enjoy a delicious breakfast of fluffy pancakes, ham from Husky Deli, orange juice, coffee and tea.

TICKETS: $10 at the door or on the day of the breakfast, $8 in advance.

Kids under 10 eat FREE when accompanied by a paid adult.

Purchase tickets from Kiwanis Members, at the West Seattle Farmers Market on Sundays, or online from our Tickets and Donations Page.

Photos with Santa!

TOYS FOR TOTS Collection!

SANTA PHOTOS FREE FOR KIDS – donations accepted

HAM from Husky Deli, Donated in memory of WARREN LAWLESS

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).

9 am-noon Saturday (December 2) in the gym at Lafayette Elementary (2645 California SW), the Burien Elks – whose wide service area includes West Seattle – will be holding a “hoop shoot” contest, part of a national competition for kids 8 through 13. The top scorers will move on to district competition, followed by state and nationals. There’s a chance to win scholarships through the Elks National Foundation. No preregistration required – just show up! If you have questions, squareknot85@gmail.com is how to reach local tournament director Mark Komac.

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 December. 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 6:00-7:30pm and Saturdays 9:30-11:30 am.

The first class for December is on Saturday, December 2 from 9:30-11:30 am. New students can join at any time and beginners are definitely welcome!

Check out our website at http://westseattle.choitkd.org, email westseattletkd@gmail.com for questions, or call (206) 684-7422 for registration information.

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Artist Studio Holiday Event
Linda McClamrock Mixed Media
Friday, Dec 1st 4-8 pm, and Saturday Dec 2nd 10 am-4:30 pm
5532 SW Lander Pl

Original art, prints, sale items, studio tour, nibbles and drinks. A free art magnet to attendees while supplies last. Please come, and bring your friends!

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.

The Alki Pump Station 38 Improvement Project is complete! We understand construction can be incredibly disruptive and we want to thank you so much for your patience during the work.

We’ll be celebrating the project’s completion by hosting a casual meet-and-greet with the artist of Tracing Alki, Sarah Thompson Moore. Stop by and learn firsthand from Sarah about her process and inspiration for the art installation. Light snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Date: Saturday, December 2
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: the project site, near 1411 Alki Ave SW
While the project is complete, there are new plantings and grass seed around the pump station. To deter people and pets from walking in the areas so the grass can establish properly, the caution tape and stakes will remain up through December. Thank you for your cooperation!

Have questions about the project or art installation? Please contact the following individuals:

Jonathan Brown, Seattle Public Utilities Project Manager, at Jonathan.Brown@seattle.gov
Becky Johnson, Public Art Project Manager, at Rebecca.Johnson@seattle.gov

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 206-922-1202

Join 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.

South Seattle College Garden Center Dates and Hours for Fall 2023

The Garden Center at South Seattle College provides Landscape Horticulture students the opportunity to increase their knowledge of plants while gaining real-world retail experience. Plants available for sale are selected, propagated, grown and presented by Landscape Horticulture students. Additional plants are brought in from local growers. Proceeds benefit Landscape Horticulture Program projects.

The selection includes perennials, ground covers, shrubs, some annual edibles and flowers, as well as indoor plants. Cash and electronic payments accepted.

The Garden Center 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.

Dates and Hours

Through December 9th, the Garden Center will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dates for 2024 will be shared after the college’s winter break.

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 an until 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

Regular weekly family reading time.

Free Santa Pet Photos will be available this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, from 11 am-4 pm, at the Pet Supplies Plus Store in West Seattle. Pet Supplies Plus is celebrating its one-year anniversary, inviting neighbors to bring their furry, scaly or feathery friends for a free photo with Santa, who will be giving away holiday cookies, coffee and hot chocolate.

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.

*POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 2ND*

Seattle is gearing up for an event that promises to be nothing short of spectacular!

The 6th Seattle Urban Book Expo is set to take center stage at Acts on Stage Theatre on October 14th,
2023, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

This year’s expo promises to be bigger, better, and more thrilling than ever before!

What to Expect:

The Seattle Urban Book Expo is not just an event; it’s a celebration of literature, culture, and creativity.
This year, we are delighted to bring together an eclectic group of authors, poets, publishers, and book
enthusiasts under one roof. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect:

1. Meet the Literary Stars: Get up close and personal with some of the most talented authors in the
urban literary scene. Discover new voices and engage in conversations with your favorite writers.
2. Book Signings: Have your favorite books signed by the authors themselves. It’s a chance to
connect with the creative minds behind your beloved stories.
3. Panel Discussion: Gain valuable insights into the world of literature with our engaging panel
discussion. Topics ranging from storytelling to self-publishing will be explored by industry
experts.
4. Live Poetry Readings: Immerse yourself in the world of spoken word poetry with captivating live
performances that will leave you inspired.
5. Book Fair: Explore a wide array of books, from gripping novels to thought-provoking non-
fiction, all available for purchase.
6. Kids’ Corner: Nurture a love for reading in the next generation with fun activities and book-
related entertainment for children.
7. Local Artists and Vendors: Discover unique artwork and literary-themed merchandise from local
artists and vendors.

Why Attend:
The Seattle Urban Book Expo is not just a place for book lovers; it’s an opportunity to connect with the
community, celebrate diversity, and foster a love for literature. Whether you’re an avid reader, an aspiring
writer, or simply looking for a fun and cultural weekend activity, this event has something for everyone.

Event Details:
Date: October 14th, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Acts on Stage Theatre, 10806 12th Ave SW
Admission: This event is FREE and open to the public.

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

Rain City Clay is so excited to be hosting a holiday show at our studio this December! The show will open Friday, December 1st and will run through Tuesday, December 5th. This holiday show will feature the handmade works of local Seattle / Washington state area artists who make work with clay! Shop handmade pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and more! Shop small this upcoming holiday season and support local artists.

Dates:
Friday, December 1st (4-8 pm)

Saturday, December 2nd (1-5 pm)

Sunday, December 3rd (1-5 pm)

Monday, December 4th (2-7 pm)

Tuesday, December 5th (2-7 pm)

Location: 4208 SW 100th Street

All the show & participation details can be found on the Rain City Clay website!

raincityclay.com/rcc-holiday-show-2023

Women’s Retreat

Saturday December 2, 1-6 pm, Local expert Whitney Mack will talk about how to achieve harmony with hormones.

Tickets and complete details: eventbrite.com/e/763690086607?aff=oddtdtcreator

Santa at Ounces!
Saturday, December 2 | 2-5pm

Santa is coming to Ounces! Stop by from 2-5pm and snap your FREE pics with Santa! Santa loves pics with kids, families, dogs…bring the whole crew! Event is FREE, Family/Dog-Friendly! Ounces will also be featuring special Holiday beer on tap and Christmas Music!

Chief Sealth Drama Company and BAYFEST Youth Theatre present
Scenes About Teens: A Musical Extravaganza!
Featuring the full short musical 21 Chump Street by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2, 2023

Following the wonderfully successful reinstatement of the drama program at Chief Sealth International High School last year with our production of “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen, produced with the help of over 50 students and staff members, we are building on that success this year with three productions. With the support of West Seattle-based BAYFEST Youth Theatre and the surrounding community, the Chief Sealth Drama Company is taking full advantage of the musical talent that already has a strong presence at the school, with our fall production that we are calling Scenes About Teens: A Musical Extravaganza!

The show features the full short musical “21 Chump Street” by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, In The Heights), as well as excerpts from four other great American musicals, all tied together by scenes and narration. They explore the love, grief, anger, joy, and challenges that teens face everywhere, and make for an emotion- and laughter-filled time in the theater. All the music will be performed live by faculty and student members of the school bands and orchestra.

15 cast members supported by 35+ student costume designers, musicians, set builders and technical support have been working diligently since September under the guide of a team of faculty and professional directors, designers, and choreographers. Performances will be held in the large Chief Sealth Theater, which features wonderful acoustics, comfortable seating, and is physically accessible.

This show is appropriate for all ages, and we encourage the community to not only experience the amazing work of our students and staff, but to also support the drama program at Chief Sealth as we continue to build this exciting program.

Public show times are:
Friday, December 1 at 7:30 and Saturday, December 2 at 2:30 and 7:00
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St.
pre-purchase (online) individual tickets prices:
Students – $5.00
Adults $10.00
–
at the door: Students $8.00
–
Adults $14.00
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FOR TICKETS: bayfestsealththeatrecompany.ludus.com

From Easy Street Records – an auction and fundraiser:

UP FOR AUCTION!
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO West Seattle High School Basketball Program!

Original, unplayed
Pearl Jam 2003 exclusive fan club only, long out of print, limited edition.
Live from Santa Barbara Bowl
Christmas 10″ single
Side A “Reach Down” featuring Chris Cornell
Side B “I Believe in Miracles”
AUTOGRAPHED by Eddie Vedder
(Link)

Last year WSH made the State Tournament.
We are trying to get the players practice jerseys, warmup uni’s, water bottles, extra gym time, new shoes…all the things that relieve some of the burden from them and their families.

As you know, Eddie, Jeff, Stone, Mike, Matt, and the PJ crew…they all big hoop fans and are especially supportive of our teenage kids and the basketball way of life.

Support our public schools, our local athletes, and help enrich and encourage our youngsters to greatness #WestSeattleWildcats

Easy Street will be hosting the Slam Dunk Social this Saturday Dec 2. 6 pm
$40
Food from @duecucina
Bar & Record shop open!
Meet the players & coaches.
DJ Crispy 206 spinning too!

Saturday All-ages Open Mic 7 to 10 pm

Chief Sealth Drama Company and BAYFEST Youth Theatre present
Scenes About Teens: A Musical Extravaganza!
Featuring the full short musical 21 Chump Street by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2, 2023

Following the wonderfully successful reinstatement of the drama program at Chief Sealth International High School last year with our production of “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen, produced with the help of over 50 students and staff members, we are building on that success this year with three productions. With the support of West Seattle-based BAYFEST Youth Theatre and the surrounding community, the Chief Sealth Drama Company is taking full advantage of the musical talent that already has a strong presence at the school, with our fall production that we are calling Scenes About Teens: A Musical Extravaganza!

The show features the full short musical “21 Chump Street” by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, In The Heights), as well as excerpts from four other great American musicals, all tied together by scenes and narration. They explore the love, grief, anger, joy, and challenges that teens face everywhere, and make for an emotion- and laughter-filled time in the theater. All the music will be performed live by faculty and student members of the school bands and orchestra.

15 cast members supported by 35+ student costume designers, musicians, set builders and technical support have been working diligently since September under the guide of a team of faculty and professional directors, designers, and choreographers. Performances will be held in the large Chief Sealth Theater, which features wonderful acoustics, comfortable seating, and is physically accessible.

This show is appropriate for all ages, and we encourage the community to not only experience the amazing work of our students and staff, but to also support the drama program at Chief Sealth as we continue to build this exciting program.

Public show times are:
Friday, December 1 at 7:30 and Saturday, December 2 at 2:30 and 7:00
Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St.
pre-purchase (online) individual tickets prices:
Students – $5.00
Adults $10.00
–
at the door: Students $8.00
–
Adults $14.00
–
FOR TICKETS: bayfestsealththeatrecompany.ludus.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.

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.

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.

What: The Farmlink Project in Collaboration with the West Seattle Farmers Market will be hosting a series of Food Drives this Holiday Season. We are also hosting an online fundraiser to raise 10,000 dollars for the food bank this Holiday Season. Rates of Food Insecurity in Seattle have steadily risen over the past couple of years leaving 1 out of 10 people food insecure in King County. Now more than ever we need your help!

When: There will be three Food Drives on 11/5, /11/19 and 12/3. All will be located at the West Seattle Farmers Market, which occurs in the Junction from 10 am to 2 pm.

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.

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.

Join us for an extra-special weekend gathering at the cozy and historic West Seattle Branch of Seattle Public Library (2306 42nd Ave SW).

The agenda: borrow or bring a book, read for an hour, and chat (if you want) with fellow book lovers. Adult Services Librarian Jennie Diaz is curating a special selection of books for readers. Read on the main floor among the book stacks, or head downstairs for an ultra-quiet space.

10:30 — 11:00 Settle in
11:00 — 12:00 Silent reading hour
12:00 — 12:30 Chat or keep reading

Feel free to bring a snack or warm drink to enjoy while you read. (Library rules: all drinks must have lids.) These nearby gems are offering discounts for readers that day. Mention Silent Book Club West Seattle when you order:

Bebop Waffle Shop – free coffee or tea with purchase! (woman-owned, LGBTQ-owned)
West Seattle Grounds – 10% discount for readers between 9:30 am – 12:30 pm!

Free Santa Pet Photos will be available this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, from 11 am-4 pm, at the Pet Supplies Plus Store in West Seattle. Pet Supplies Plus is celebrating its one-year anniversary, inviting neighbors to bring their furry, scaly or feathery friends for a free photo with Santa, who will be giving away holiday cookies, coffee and hot chocolate.

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

Rain City Clay is so excited to be hosting a holiday show at our studio this December! The show will open Friday, December 1st and will run through Tuesday, December 5th. This holiday show will feature the handmade works of local Seattle / Washington state area artists who make work with clay! Shop handmade pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and more! Shop small this upcoming holiday season and support local artists.

Dates:
Friday, December 1st (4-8 pm)

Saturday, December 2nd (1-5 pm)

Sunday, December 3rd (1-5 pm)

Monday, December 4th (2-7 pm)

Tuesday, December 5th (2-7 pm)

Location: 4208 SW 100th Street

All the show & participation details can be found on the Rain City Clay website!

raincityclay.com/rcc-holiday-show-2023

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.

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

Rain City Clay is so excited to be hosting a holiday show at our studio this December! The show will open Friday, December 1st and will run through Tuesday, December 5th. This holiday show will feature the handmade works of local Seattle / Washington state area artists who make work with clay! Shop handmade pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and more! Shop small this upcoming holiday season and support local artists.

Dates:
Friday, December 1st (4-8 pm)

Saturday, December 2nd (1-5 pm)

Sunday, December 3rd (1-5 pm)

Monday, December 4th (2-7 pm)

Tuesday, December 5th (2-7 pm)

Location: 4208 SW 100th Street

All the show & participation details can be found on the Rain City Clay website!

raincityclay.com/rcc-holiday-show-2023

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

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.

STEM Fundraiser at Paper Boat Booksellers

Get your reading wish list ready – it’s the season for cozying up with a book or giving one as a gift! Shop at Paper Boat Booksellers December 5-10 and benefit Louisa Boren STEM K8!

STEM “Book Fair” Fundraiser at Paper Boat Booksellers
Dates: Tuesday, December 5 – Sunday, December 10
What: Part of the proceeds from purchases made Tuesday, December 5 – Sunday, December 10 will go to STEM when STEM is mentioned at check-out.
How: Must mention STEM before making a purchase for the school to get the credit.

Paper Boat has a great selection to choose from in stock, and any special orders you make for out of stock items can also benefit the school if they are pre-paid during that week. To Place An Order: bookorders@paperboatbooksellers.com or call 206-743-8283 and be sure to mention STEM!

Store Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-6 pm and Sunday 11 am-5 pm. Paper Boat Booksellers is located at 6040 California Ave SW, Suite A.

Rain City Clay is so excited to be hosting a holiday show at our studio this December! The show will open Friday, December 1st and will run through Tuesday, December 5th. This holiday show will feature the handmade works of local Seattle / Washington state area artists who make work with clay! Shop handmade pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and more! Shop small this upcoming holiday season and support local artists.

Dates:
Friday, December 1st (4-8 pm)

Saturday, December 2nd (1-5 pm)

Sunday, December 3rd (1-5 pm)

Monday, December 4th (2-7 pm)

Tuesday, December 5th (2-7 pm)

Location: 4208 SW 100th Street

All the show & participation details can be found on the Rain City Clay website!

raincityclay.com/rcc-holiday-show-2023

**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.

Free ASL class. This class is held ever Tuesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm. Address is 4001 44th Ave SW. It is a beginner level and it teaches the basic communication skills of American Sign Language. All ages are welcome. The class ends on Tuesday Dec 5th. For more info or for enrollment, please call/text 206.399.7270 or email 133771651@missionary.org

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.

WSCO – Free Fall Concert Part 1 @ Chief Sealth International High School

Dec 5, 6 pm-7 pm

Join us for a free night of music and community presented by the Debut and Intermediate ensembles of West Seattle Community Orchestras, with music by Berlioz, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, and Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Founded in 2002 in West Seattle, WSCO provides community musicians of all ages and abilities with opportunities for performance and growth. Join us!

Middle School Virtual Information Night: Tuesday, December 5th, 6- 7:15 p.m.

Learn about Westside’s Middle School Program by contacting Tedh@westsideschool.org

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

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

STEM Fundraiser at Paper Boat Booksellers

Get your reading wish list ready – it’s the season for cozying up with a book or giving one as a gift! Shop at Paper Boat Booksellers December 5-10 and benefit Louisa Boren STEM K8!

STEM “Book Fair” Fundraiser at Paper Boat Booksellers
Dates: Tuesday, December 5 – Sunday, December 10
What: Part of the proceeds from purchases made Tuesday, December 5 – Sunday, December 10 will go to STEM when STEM is mentioned at check-out.
How: Must mention STEM before making a purchase for the school to get the credit.

Paper Boat has a great selection to choose from in stock, and any special orders you make for out of stock items can also benefit the school if they are pre-paid during that week. To Place An Order: bookorders@paperboatbooksellers.com or call 206-743-8283 and be sure to mention STEM!

Store Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-6 pm and Sunday 11 am-5 pm. Paper Boat Booksellers is located at 6040 California Ave SW, Suite A.

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.

STEM Fundraiser at Paper Boat Booksellers

Get your reading wish list ready – it’s the season for cozying up with a book or giving one as a gift! Shop at Paper Boat Booksellers December 5-10 and benefit Louisa Boren STEM K8!

STEM “Book Fair” Fundraiser at Paper Boat Booksellers
Dates: Tuesday, December 5 – Sunday, December 10
What: Part of the proceeds from purchases made Tuesday, December 5 – Sunday, December 10 will go to STEM when STEM is mentioned at check-out.
How: Must mention STEM before making a purchase for the school to get the credit.

Paper Boat has a great selection to choose from in stock, and any special orders you make for out of stock items can also benefit the school if they are pre-paid during that week. To Place An Order: bookorders@paperboatbooksellers.com or call 206-743-8283 and be sure to mention STEM!

Store Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-6 pm and Sunday 11 am-5 pm. Paper Boat Booksellers is located at 6040 California Ave SW, Suite A.

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 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

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.

Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) visits HPCS to celebrate its fall wine release.