Join us all day for a major celebration of books and bookstores! Participate in this year’s passport challenge or stop by to spin the wheel and win great prizes. The day will also include raffles, freebies and on the go snacks.

Passports will be available starting April 25th at 10:00. For more information please stop by the Seattle Bookstore Day website!

The Garden Center provides Landscape Horticulture students hands-on experience growing, maintaining, and selling plants while helping visitors plan gardens, learn plant care, and explore seasonal offerings. Purchases and visits help fund student learning projects and provide valuable retail and plant care training.

Walking for Well-Being—Move together in nature, Wednesdays/Saturdays @Lincoln Park 10:00 AM

Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park –Rain or Shine.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & SW Fontanelle. We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is near the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.

For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

Saturday Sing-along Brunch 10 am @ Admiral Pub
Sunday Sing-along Brunch 10 am @ Admiral Pub

Brunch, Mimosas and Sing-along to the greatest pop hits of the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Table Reservation includes a Brunch Buffet!

Seattle Sing-Along Brunch is a weekend singalong brunch experience hosted at Admiral Pub in West Seattle. It is built for Elder Millennials and Gen X who want a fun daytime plan without staying out all night.

Tix at seattlesingalongbrunch.com

Dates: April 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Alki Masonic Temple at 4736 40th Ave SW, West Seattle

We will have:
Five vendors
Kids’ corner with games, activities, and giveaways for kids
Member displays with a People’s Choice Award for both adults and children
Door prizes, including gems, gift cards, and other fun items!
Demonstrations, including how to create cabs for necklaces and other jewelry
Entry and parking are free

(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

Sat, April 25 10:30 am 50 min
Springtime Family Yoga Workshop
With Meg Erb $35 per family
For yogis Ages 4-10 but all are welcome
https://momence.com/l/J1hJ6x4d

We are having a Spring Open House and Freezer Sale On Saturday April 25th 11-1PM.
Address: 4701 41st Ave SW, STE 110 in Jefferson Square, across from Bank of America.

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We are an independent business and no longer a franchisee. Our website is Dreamdinnersseattle.com. We are a great alternative to eating out at restaurants and in some cases even cheaper than the grocery store!

Regular weekly family reading time, now in Paper Boat’s new Junction space.

From Carmilia’s proprietor Linda:

It’s my birthday so I’m doing it my way!

Shop some of my favorite things (hint: shoes, bags, accessories) at a discount on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

Shop will be open:
11-6 Friday
11-6 Saturday
10-4 Sunday

4528 California Ave SW

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.

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) to celebrate April Pools Day, a fun and educational series of events happening this April at pools across the city!

Get ready for summer by practicing essential water safety skills, enjoying free swim time, and taking part in games and activities, including opportunities to win lifejackets & other prizes!

April Pools Day is a great way for individuals and families to build confidence around water while having fun together. Programming will focus on key safety topics, including:

Preventing open water drowning
Lifejacket use and promotion
Cold water awareness
Basic water rescue skills for children

Camp Long Volunteer Work Party and Advisory Council Open House
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Camp Long
Details: Join volunteers at Camp Long to help remove invasive weeds, work on trails, pick up litter, and more. Afterward, enjoy roasting marshmallows by the fire and meet members of the Advisory Council to learn about upcoming summer events and ways to get involved.

Tea, Shade, and Pink Lemonade: Tibbetts Church is Hosting Drag Tea

At Tibbetts United Methodist Church, “the table” is usually a quiet and contemplative place, serving a modest meal of communion bread and juice. But on April 25, 2026, that will all change, as dozens of volunteers join forces to hang decorations, bake hundreds of treats, and meticulously place pieces of fine china.

Because on that day, Tibbetts is hosting its second Drag Tea.

According to Betsy Wharton, the church’s volunteer coordinator and a lifelong member, Tibbetts hosted a tea from 2015 to 2019 before halting operations during the COVID-19 lockdowns. As restrictions lifted, the church was looking for a way to reach beyond the regular attendees, and to host an event that would support and center the local queer community.

“We wanted to do a drag event,” Wharton said, “and we said ‘well, we know how to do a tea, so let’s do that!’”

The first Drag Tea took place in April 2023, and Wharton detailed the many logistics that went into the event, from working with a local drag queen to calculating bites-per-person to coordinating bakers and servers. To Wharton’s surprise, the event sold out quickly, with the majority of tickets going to the larger community, not just church members. After six weeks of tireless work, it all came together.

“The day itself was just magical!” Wharton said.

A church might seem like an unexpected place to host a drag event. According to Reverend Sarah Casey, the church’s pastor, Tibbetts joined the Reconciling Ministries Network in 2006, which made full queer inclusion part of the church’s official policy. However, queer inclusion did not become the larger Methodist denomination’s position until 2024. To Casey, this only makes it more important to use the church to uplift and celebrate queer people.

“We do this not because we have it all figured out … ” she said. “It is a way of making space where voices that have been silenced and pushed aside by the institutional church are centered, celebrated, and received as the gifts that they are.”

This is especially important to members like Lindsey Johnson, who wants to raise her two young children with values of “inclusivity, love, [and] connection.” The first Drag Tea carries special significance for Johnson.

“The initial phases of motherhood were very isolating,” Johnson said, whose daughter, Cecily, was born during the COVID-19 lockdown. “[Drag Tea] was the first time that Cecily ever went to church… this [was] me showing [her] what’s actually out there, not just isolation. There’s community, there’s joy, there’s laughter, there’s fun, there’s performance, there’s diversity.”

Tibbetts hopes to make Drag Tea an annual event. In the face of an epidemic of loneliness and increasing anti-queer and anti-trans legislation, Johnson, Casey, and Wharton all expressed a desire for the church building to become a more widely used community gathering space, beyond religious events.

“This space is for you,” Johnson said. “This building … regardless of where you come from or where you live or anything to do with identity or status, this is your space.”

Drag Tea will take place on Saturday, April 25th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. This event is family-friendly and features Jezebel Johnson. Tickets are pay-what-you-can and available at this link.

Books & Brews Read-a-thon!
Saturday, April 25th | 2-5 pm

We’ve partnered with Pathfinder K-8 for a fun afternoon of Books & Beer! Bring your family and a book to read or swap, and settle in for some quality reading time with food and drinks. This event is free to attend and is a great opportunity to socialize and support your local community. A portion of all sales from the event will be donated to Pathfinder K-8.
Full Event Details Here:
https://www.ounceswestseattle.com/events/read-a-thon

WEND celebrates 5 years!

We invite you to celebrate with us at our Birthday Party on Saturday, April 25 from 2 pm – 6 pm at WEND. All of our jewelry in store will be 20% off that day as well as:
5 Raffle prizes, each including Jewelry, Jewelry Cleaner, and Gemstones
Pop-Up by Nicole Pepper of Modhome Ceramics
Catered Bites from Go’s Catering and Askatu Kitchen
Catered Drinks – Bubbles from Sebastiano’s, Zero-proof options, Sparkling Water, Soda
All in-store jewelry will be 20% off.
A Maker’s Station to make your own pendant.
Our Neighbors Sebastiano’s Natural Wines and MyoSpace of Seattle will be participating as well!

Walk-in Massage Clinic
Nepenthe
9447 35th Ave SW
Saturdays 3-5 pm
*FREE*
*First come first served
*Short specific sessions

April 25
4:15-8 PM
Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th Ave SW)

Title: Southside Revolution presents Killer Wheels – a double header featuring Southside and Mob City teams

Description:
South Seattle’s Premier Junior Roller Derby League presents: Killer Wheels – a double header featuring Southside and Mob City teams

Join us for Bout 4 of Season 12. Come cheer on Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby’s teams:

SCHEDULE:
4:15 PM Doors Open to Public
4:45 PM – BOUT 1: Southside’s Cadets & Resistance vs. Mob City Punks
6:45 PM – BOUT 2: Southside’s Alliance + Rivals mashup!
8:00 PM DONE

Bring extra cash and cards to support our league by purchasing treats at the bake sale, games, and SSR merchandise!

Tickets are available at the door and online: ssr-roller-derby.square.site

Thank you to our 2026 Season Sponsor, Southgate Roller Rink.

October 4th: We’re kicking off Super Smash Saturdays, which will run every Saturday except the second Saturday of the month. Register now to enter the Friendlies or Competitive bracket!

Saturday: 6:30 pm-10 pm

ArtsWest presents WALDEN by Amy Berryman directed by Producing Artistic Director Mathew Wright.

The cast features Marena Kleinpeter (WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, Seattle Children’s Theatre), Josh Kenji Langager (ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Union Arts Center), and Porscha Shaw (WAITRESS, The 5th Avenue Theatre). WALDEN performs at ArtsWest from April 9 – May 3, 2026.

This work of speculative fiction is set in the near future. Stella and her fiancé, Bryan, are waiting at their remote cabin for Stella’s estranged twin sister, Cassie. Raised by their astronaut father to be NASA scientists, the twins have taken different paths: Cassie has just returned from a successful moon mission, while Stella left NASA behind. When Cassie arrives, old conflicts reignite, forcing the sisters to choose between life on Earth or pursuing a future in space, as humanity’s fate hangs in the balance. WALDEN is a thrilling and engrossing new play that wrestles between the gravitational pulls of duty and desire.

WALDEN’s science fiction realism allows audiences to look at our own world through a different lens. This deeply human story explores big ideas about politics and environmentalism through the intimacy, comedy, and relatable familial tension of sisters who yearn for connection. Just as we are experiencing politically divisive times, so are the characters at the center of the play. The Earth Advocates want the government to invest in saving earth, and find themselves at odds with the institution, NASA, which believes it’s way too late and ‘inhabiting’ (don’t use the politicized word ‘colonizing’) the moon and Mars is humanity’s only hope.

Playwright Amy Berryman has local roots. Berryman grew up in Seattle and is now based in New York. WALDEN had its world premiere on London’s West End in May 2021. It premiered off-Broadway in 2024 at Second Stage and was a nominee for the John Gassner Award from the Outer Critics’ Circle and a nominee for Outstanding Production of a Play from the Drama League.

WALDEN is the fourth production of ArtsWest’s 2025-2026 Season titled Between Us. The season features five bold contemporary plays that explore the invisible threads that bind us — the responsibilities we bear for one another, the debts of care we carry, and the lifelines we extend in moments of crisis. WALDEN explores the familial bond between two sisters at political odds and offers audiences the opportunity to think about how our impact on the planet may determine our collective future.

ArtsWest will present WALDEN Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3 pm, April 9 – May 3, 2026.

CAST
Marena Kleinpeter …. Cassie
Josh Kenji Langager …. Bryan
Porscha Shaw ….. Stella

CREATIVE TEAM
Director … Mathew Wright
Stage Manager* … Neen Williams-Teramachi
Swing Stage Manager* … Alyda Sorm
Scenic Designer … Adair MacCormack
Costumes Designer … Tianxing Yan
Lighting Designer … Trevor Cushman
Sound Co-Designer … Evan Mosher
Sound Co-Designer … Mya G. Woods
Properties Designer … Robin Macartney

Beats on Saturdays:

DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. 9 pm – 1 am.

Saturdays at 10 PM we have Karaoke

Join us for a conversational 3-5 mile run, then hang out after for a coffee & bite to eat! Find us on Heylo: heylo.group/westies-run-club or on IG @westiesrunclub to see our rotating locations as we explore West Seattle.

American Mah Jongg
At The Missing Piece in West Seattle
4707 California SW

We’re back! Come play Mah Jongg at The Missing Piece, the new location in the heart of the Junction, 4707 California Ave SW #B, Seattle, WA 98116-4412. It’s across the street from Easy Street Records.
Game times for all playing levels, including beginners, are:
Sundays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesdays 2 PM – 4 PM
We play 3 different versions of this fun table game that is growing in popularity across the nation:
– Traditional American (National Mah Jongg League rules)
– Taiwanese Mahjong
– And a more challenging version of American, called Siamese MJ.

Contact Stacey Rea for more information: stacey1955@gmail.com.

Shop Native artists, crafters, vendors.

High Point Branch Library
Sunday, April 26, 2026
10 am – 1 pm

Bring up to 4 bags or boxes and have a
private vendor securely shred your
confidential paper documents for free.

From Carmilia’s proprietor Linda:

It’s my birthday so I’m doing it my way!

Shop some of my favorite things (hint: shoes, bags, accessories) at a discount on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

Shop will be open:
11-6 Friday
11-6 Saturday
10-4 Sunday

4528 California Ave SW

West Seattle Area Master Gardener Plant Clinics are Starting

The WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will again be offering plant diagnostic clinics in the West Seattle area. Master Gardeners provide research-based home gardening information focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The clinic schedule is:
Delridge Home Depot – Saturdays, 10AM – 2PM – April 25 – August 29 (No clinic on Saturday, July 4) – Look for us in the Garden Center.

WS Farmers Market – Sundays, 10AM – 2PM – April 26 – September 13 (No clinics on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, July 12)

West Seattle Bee Festival – Saturday, May 16 – 12PM – 3PM
South Park branch of Seattle Public Library – Saturday, May 30, 10AM – 2PM
West Seattle Nursery – Sunday, July 12 – 11AM – 3PM

Have a home gardening question but can’t get to a clinic? The Master Gardeners have an email clinic – askamastergardener@kingmg.org

Spring Plant and Craft Sale, West Seattle Eagles in the parking lot from 10-4. A selection of plants for your garden, art, baked goods, jewelry, ceramic items, jam, sewn and crocheted items and more. 22 different makers participating

Outside in the parking lot

Grilling burgers and dogs at lunch, proceeds to charity

Saturday Sing-along Brunch 10 am @ Admiral Pub
Sunday Sing-along Brunch 10 am @ Admiral Pub

Brunch, Mimosas and Sing-along to the greatest pop hits of the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Table Reservation includes a Brunch Buffet!

Seattle Sing-Along Brunch is a weekend singalong brunch experience hosted at Admiral Pub in West Seattle. It is built for Elder Millennials and Gen X who want a fun daytime plan without staying out all night.

Tix at seattlesingalongbrunch.com

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.

Dates: April 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Alki Masonic Temple at 4736 40th Ave SW, West Seattle

We will have:
Five vendors
Kids’ corner with games, activities, and giveaways for kids
Member displays with a People’s Choice Award for both adults and children
Door prizes, including gems, gift cards, and other fun items!
Demonstrations, including how to create cabs for necklaces and other jewelry
Entry and parking are free

NIA fitness classes
Every Sunday 10:15 am – 11:15 am

Performed barefoot to soul-stirring music from around the globe, Nia is a blend of dance, martial arts, and healing techniques. This class is adaptable for all levels, from couch potato to seasoned athlete. Teacher Jeanna Wheeler has over 20 years of experience teaching fitness classes, and trained with the creators of Nia in Portland, OR. For more info, and to register to try your first class free, visit:
eventbrite.com/e/nia-healing-dance-fitness-for-body-and-soul-tickets-1024104894307?aff=oddtdtcreator

The dance studio is located in a historic speakeasy basement under the veterans’ center. The address is 3618 SW Alaska St, but the entrance is on the 37th Ave SW side of the building (NOT the main entrance at the front). The studio is open 15 min before the class start time, so arrive early and come downstairs to join us!

Energy Reset: Mini Sessions for Body & Soul

Inner Alchemy, Treasures and Transformation Shop located at 4312 SW Oregon Street

Sundays during the West Seattle Farmers Market from 10:30-2:30 pm, 30 minutes for $45

Step into a gentle field of healing with our Energy Mini Sessions—offered on a first-come, first-served basis. These 30-minute sessions are a beautiful way to receive the restorative benefits of Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, or Sound Healing in a shorter format. Whether you’re seeking calm, clarity, or a simple energetic reset, each modality offers a unique and nurturing experience to support your well-being.

Come as you are, take a sacred pause, and let your nervous system exhale.

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.

West Seattle Resist: Sunday Solidarity Action

Time: Every Sunday 11:30 am-1:30 pm (Rain or Shine)

Location: Corner of California Ave SW & SW Alaska St in the Junction

Bring your signs, noisemakers, and energy to peacefully express your resistance to the current government. Join us to make our voices heard, together.

It will be every (updated) Sunday, 12:30-1:30 pm, at the Alaska Junction. Called “Bang the Pots for Gaza.” We are making noise to demand aid be let into Gaza. Everyone is welcome to bring noisemakers, signs, and their voices. This is a family-friendly gathering.

They’ve been throwing a football in the backyard. Now it’s time for the real thing!

West Seattle Jr. Wildcats is where your athlete puts on pads, lines up against real opponents, and plays the actual game for the first time! Come join our family –

Teams are available for middle school and elementary school ages.
Our league features certified refs, training for all positions, and coaches who know
how to take a kid from “I’ve always wanted to play” to lining up on game day.
For almost every athlete who joins us, this is their first real tackle season. That first game —
in full gear, with the crowd, with a team behind them — is something your athelete will never forget.
Register now – Training camp begins in August!

https://westseattlejrfootball.com/register
Questions? Email: westseattlewildcats@gmail.com

West Seattle Classic Novels (and Movies) book club
April 2026 meeting

Title: When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro (2000)

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at C & P Coffee on California Ave SW in West Seattle

Time: 2:30 or so to chat; 3-4pm discussion; next title at 4 pm .

Place: Outdoor patio behind C & P Coffee House on California Ave SW

ArtsWest presents WALDEN by Amy Berryman directed by Producing Artistic Director Mathew Wright.

The cast features Marena Kleinpeter (WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, Seattle Children’s Theatre), Josh Kenji Langager (ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Union Arts Center), and Porscha Shaw (WAITRESS, The 5th Avenue Theatre). WALDEN performs at ArtsWest from April 9 – May 3, 2026.

This work of speculative fiction is set in the near future. Stella and her fiancé, Bryan, are waiting at their remote cabin for Stella’s estranged twin sister, Cassie. Raised by their astronaut father to be NASA scientists, the twins have taken different paths: Cassie has just returned from a successful moon mission, while Stella left NASA behind. When Cassie arrives, old conflicts reignite, forcing the sisters to choose between life on Earth or pursuing a future in space, as humanity’s fate hangs in the balance. WALDEN is a thrilling and engrossing new play that wrestles between the gravitational pulls of duty and desire.

WALDEN’s science fiction realism allows audiences to look at our own world through a different lens. This deeply human story explores big ideas about politics and environmentalism through the intimacy, comedy, and relatable familial tension of sisters who yearn for connection. Just as we are experiencing politically divisive times, so are the characters at the center of the play. The Earth Advocates want the government to invest in saving earth, and find themselves at odds with the institution, NASA, which believes it’s way too late and ‘inhabiting’ (don’t use the politicized word ‘colonizing’) the moon and Mars is humanity’s only hope.

Playwright Amy Berryman has local roots. Berryman grew up in Seattle and is now based in New York. WALDEN had its world premiere on London’s West End in May 2021. It premiered off-Broadway in 2024 at Second Stage and was a nominee for the John Gassner Award from the Outer Critics’ Circle and a nominee for Outstanding Production of a Play from the Drama League.

WALDEN is the fourth production of ArtsWest’s 2025-2026 Season titled Between Us. The season features five bold contemporary plays that explore the invisible threads that bind us — the responsibilities we bear for one another, the debts of care we carry, and the lifelines we extend in moments of crisis. WALDEN explores the familial bond between two sisters at political odds and offers audiences the opportunity to think about how our impact on the planet may determine our collective future.

ArtsWest will present WALDEN Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3 pm, April 9 – May 3, 2026.

CAST
Marena Kleinpeter …. Cassie
Josh Kenji Langager …. Bryan
Porscha Shaw ….. Stella

CREATIVE TEAM
Director … Mathew Wright
Stage Manager* … Neen Williams-Teramachi
Swing Stage Manager* … Alyda Sorm
Scenic Designer … Adair MacCormack
Costumes Designer … Tianxing Yan
Lighting Designer … Trevor Cushman
Sound Co-Designer … Evan Mosher
Sound Co-Designer … Mya G. Woods
Properties Designer … Robin Macartney

Recurring every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 5-8 – Trivia with host Morgue Anne! All ages and free to play!

Link for trivia on our site

HOLDEN EVENING PRAYER AROUND THE WORLD
Sunday, April 26, 7 pm, Peace Lutheran Church, 8316 39th Ave SW (corner of SW Thistle and 39th Ave SW). Disability-accessible entrance available from SW Thistle.

The community is invited to participate in a worldwide celebration of the 40th anniversary of the beloved Holden Evening Prayer service, composed by Marty Haugen during the winter of 1985-1986 during a musical residency at Holden Village.

Holden Village is a Christian retreat center located above Lake Chelan in Washington’s Cascade Mountains.

All are welcome!

www.PeaceLutheranSeattle.org
office@PeaceLutheranSeattle.org

Sun, April 26 7 pm
SoundBath with Daniella White $40
A relaxing 1 hour crystal bowl sound bath.
All props provided.
Wear comfortable clothing and arrive on time.
Doors lock at 7 PM.
Street parking is best.
https://momence.com/l/ymhV7AV8

UNDERGROUND TRIVIA
@ Corner Pocket West Seattle
FREE ENTRY
Every Sunday @ 7:30 pm
General Knowledge trivia with one punk-related round
1ST, 2ND, & 3RD place prizes

Two sets, 8 pm and 9 pm, on Sundays.

Grief Support Groups

Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing. Every participant has dedicated time to speak about whatever they’d like, without judgment or interruption. Talking about our deceased loved ones in a supportive environment helps us remember them fully and helps us learn to carry the weight of their loss a little more gently.

These are ongoing, drop-in groups, but space is limited. Because of the sensitive nature of traumatic loss, the Thursday group is open only for those who are traumatic loss survivors. Learn more and register at listeningtogrief.com/groups. Contact Tamara at tamara@listeningtogrief.com with questions.

Mondays: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio
Thursdays: 10 am – 11:30 am, same location, starting 6/4/26

$32/session. 4 sessions for $102 (use within 6 weeks). Discounts are available for those who could otherwise not afford to attend.

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.

Chess night every second and fourth Monday.

7-9 PM in the upstairs mezzanine

Mission Cantina
2325 California Ave SW

2026:
January 12th and January 26th
February 9th and February 23rd
March 9th and March 23rd
April 13th and April 27th
May 11th and May 25th
June 8th and 22nd

All levels of chess players welcome. 5- and 10-minute games, over the board chess.

Order food and drink at the bar.

Organized by Charles Garrido

Every Monday. 7:00 pm.

Corner Pocket Classic Pool tournament.

Double Elimination, 16-person cap, alternating 8ball and 9ball each week.
$10 buy-in
On a full 16-person bracket, paid out to 4th place. 7 pm start. No late entry.

Every Monday: Doors open at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30

Alki UCC
6115 SW Hinds St, Seattle, WA 98116
Contact: alkidharmacommunity@gmail.com

Looking to try mediation for the first time or find a local Sangha? Join us weekly at Alki UCC every Monday night for a meeting of the Alki Dharma Community.

Meeting begins with a 20 minute silent seated meditation, followed by a short reading and discussion.

Everyone is welcome and all skill levels appreciated! Cushions and chairs provided, accessibility needs considered. Donations appreciated but not required.

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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

Despite the name, we’re told this is a West Seattle-based clinic, inviting you to this event:

http://www.Eastside-CHADD.org

Eastside CHADD Free Zoom Meeting – 4/27/26 7-8:30 p.m.

“The Role of Neuropsychologists in ADHD Evaluations and Treatment”

Register now to learn how neuropsychological evaluations can play a key role in understanding and managing ADHD. Neuropsychologist Dr. Larissa Del Piero explains what neuropsychologists do, how they differ from other mental health providers, and when a neuropsychological evaluation may be especially helpful.

Can other conditions mimic or complicate ADHD symptoms? What if current treatments aren’t working as expected or when formal accommodations for school or standardized tested are needed?

Learn what to expect during an ADHD evaluation, how testing reveals a detailed picture of cognitive strengths and weaknesses such as attention, memory, processing speed, and executive function to provide personalized, practical recommendations that can improve daily life, whether or not a ADHD diagnosis is ultimately confirmed. Concrete strategies for managing attention and executive functioning challenges will be discussed.

Dr. Del Piero, a UW clinical assistant professor in Rehabilitation Medicine, specializes in comprehensive evaluations that help people understand their cognitive strengths and weaknesses to inform their care and improve their lives. She also has authored or co-authored over 50 peer reviewed publications and presentations in clinical psychology and neuropsychology. Her private practice, Pacific Brain Health and Wellness, is located in West Seattle.

To receive the Zoom link, please register with the following information:

To register now for this important program, please email info@eastside-chadd.org and include the following information:

Write “Evaluations” in the subject line.

Your first and last name

Your Eastside CHADD membership number, if you’re a member of Eastside CHADD

Email address to receive the ZOOM link (Only if it’s different than the one you used to register)

Telephone number so we can contact you quickly in case of schedule changes

If you need to cancel your reservation, please notify us immediately at info@Eastside-CHADD.org, so that your space can be given to another person.

Eastside CHADD members have priority enrollment. Non-members will be placed on a waitlist and enrolled after members have registered. To join Eastside CHADD and receive all the benefits of CHADD and Eastside CHADD, please follow this link: http://www.eastside-chadd.org/Join.html

Please note that this presentation will not be recorded, so please join us 10 minutes before the 7:00 P.M. starting time. Zoom link will be sent prior to the meeting.

CHADD does not endorse or represent products, services, publication, medications or treatments.

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 Jazz Trio
The Alley
Mondays 8-10 pm
No cover charge

Update: We will have Karaoke every Monday starting at 9 pm.

F3, a free national men’s workout group:

We meet at 5:30 am 3 days a week at 3 locations in West Seattle/White Center:

Tuesday: meet at Hiawatha Playfield
Thursday: meet at Alki Bathhouse
Friday: meet at Steve Cox Park

These workouts are always free, always outdoors, peer-led in a rotating fashion, open to all men regardless of fitness level, and always end in a circle of trust.

More information at f3seattle.com

Drag Queen Story Time at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary’s Kaleidoscope Play and Learn

Drag Story Time is a celebration of literacy, imagination, and belonging. During this visit, Kaleidoscope Play & Learn at The Bridge School will be visited by Drag Church* entertainer Kara for a special story time experience. The visit will begin with a brief developmentally-appropriate conversation about what drag is, followed by a reading of The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish by Lil Miss Hot Mess. Children and Families will also participate in a guided question-and-answer session and explore what the colors of the Pride flag represent through conversation and by engaging in a creative “Design Your Pride Flag” activity.

The experience is designed to foster joy, creativity, and a sense of belonging for all.
*Drag Church is a non-religious, community-led organization promoting belonging for gender-expansive people in the greater Seattle area.

Postcards4Democracy – West Seattle gathers at C&P Coffee every Tuesday
10:30 – 12 Noon year-round to handwrite reminders urging Democrats and
Independents to register and vote. Bring stamps and postcards — or
we’ll do what we can to get you started.

(Postcards4Democracy also meets all this summer on Saturdays 12-2 pm at C&P.)

Website: www.Postcards4democracy.org

email: postcards4democracyWS@gmail.com

I’m hosting free drop-in coaching sessions (“Grounded Conversations”) every other Tuesday at Highland Park Corner Store. It’s a casual space for people to talk through work stress, relationship issues, or whatever’s on their mind with a coach who has a clinical psychology background.

Next session is March 31st from 10:40 am – 12:00 pm.

Email marta.kidane@lihi.org to get the link for attending the monthly Community Advisory Committee meeting for West Seattle’s only tiny-house village, Camp Second Chance.

Walter’s Wine Shop is hosting wine tastings every Tuesday! Each week you are able to enjoy learning about a different winemaker, importer, or distributor! This is a drop-in event, no reservations needed; from 5-8 pm. Costs $15 and if you buy a bottle you get $5 off!

**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.

Interfaith Freedom Vigil Every Tuesday
at Lady Liberty – 5:30PM

So much wrong, so little cardboard!

But our prayers are never wasted. A group of West Seattlites are holding an ongoing candlelight vigil at Lady Liberty on Alki every Tuesday 5:30 to 6:30.

This will be an interfaith vigil. Anyone who wants to lift our country into God’s light is welcome to join us. Please come with your respect that we all pray in different ways. We plan to have simple songs, brief reflections, and opportunities for people to share their thoughts. If you have any questions you are welcome to contact jeannietodd97@gmail.com

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

Trivia at the Admiral Pub

Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 pm. Free to play with cash prizes.

We also do every Thursday except for the last Thursday of every month. Thursday has the same setup, starts at 7 pm, free to play with cash prizes.

Free to play every Tuesday – now at 7 pm. New, silly prizes every week and fun for the whole family.

Past, Present & Elsewhere

Description: Full Album Listening Sessions. Start to Finish, no skips A deep dive into complete records.Selections curated by local DJs and musicians. Special theme nights happen often. Album listings announced via our social media.

Date & Time: Every Tuesday, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Revelry Room, 4547 California Ave SW, Seattle
Admission: Free. Please support the night by making a purchase of anything on our menu.
More Info: https://jetcitylabs.com/ppe

The Seattle Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society is pleased to announce a new class in West Seattle, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to the promotion of Scotland’s unique dance form in the Seattle metro area.

The class welcomes both families and individuals ages eight and over, regardless of experience. This weekly introduction to joyful jigs, lively reels and elegant strathspeys will take place at Fauntleroy Church on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 beginning September 9th. The Church, located at 9140 California Avenue SW, has ample parking and is conveniently located on the RapidRide C line and a half mile from the Fauntleroy ferry terminal. Comfortable clothing permitting ease of movement, non-marking shoes and a good sense of humor are the only essentials for the class. An individual’s first class is free. Thereafter per class fees will be $10 and $5 for ages 8-17.

Seattle Branch Chair, EB Van Otterloo, will be one of the class instructors. Of Scottish Country Dancing, Van Otterloo says, “There are so many things to love about this form of dance. It’s social, but you don’t need to bring a partner. It’s good exercise for your body and your mind, and most of all, it is such good fun.”

Blaine Peet, who has taught Scottish Country Dancing around the world, will join Van Otterloo in teaching the new class. “Once you have learned the basics, you can dance with people anywhere across the U.S. and Canada, and around the globe. It’s a great way to make new friends in different cultures, no matter whether you are in Europe, Asia or Australia.”

The Seattle Branch has regular social events and runs classes in the U-District, at the Phinney Neighborhood Center and in Edmonds while also promoting classes in Tacoma, Burien and Mount Vernon, among others. More information is available at rscds-seattle.org/classes

Sporcle Pub Quiz with @pubquizdavid is now at Beer Junction every Tuesday night at 7 pm and 8 pm.

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.

Women’s Meditation Circle at the Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034A California Ave SW)
Tuesday nights from 7 pm-8:15 pm

This is a small-group meditation experience, facilitated by Reiki Master Teacher and founder of Mama Be Well, Katie Englund.

I have space for 7 women* to join me each Tuesday evening in the safe and sacred space of the Mama Be Well Healing Studio to learn and practice meditation together. *Trans and non-binary friends are invited too!

The cost is just $12.

Since space is limited, I ask that you register in advance. You can learn more and register at www.mamabewell.info/meditation

If you have any questions, please send me an email at mamabewellreiki@gmail.com

I look forward to seeing who the Universe brings together for this!

Hosted by Trinity. $1 per bingo book, with five sheets.

it’s hard to justify carving out time for you when everyone else needs something. That’s why we built Impact 45.
It’s not just fast. It’s designed for people like you.

– 45-minute sessions
– Kickboxing, cardio, core
– Wed & Fri @ 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM

First class is FREE

You don’t need hours at the gym.
You just need the right 45 minutes , where every punch, every drop of sweat, gives you a piece of yourself back.

The you who feels stronger.
The you who walks taller.
The you who doesn’t feel like an afterthought.

So let’s stop putting you last.

Reserve your FREE spot -> Click the Class you want to Attend

Email if you have questions -> info@simastudents.com

Walking for Well-Being, Wednesdays @ Meet at 47th/SW Fontanelle

Walking for Well-Being—Move together in nature, Wednesdays/Saturdays @Lincoln Park 10:00 AM

Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park –Rain or Shine.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & SW Fontanelle (near by the 76 Gas station). We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early.The start is next to the black mailbox at the north Lincoln Park Service Entrance at the intersection of 47th Avenue SW and SW Fontanelle Street and features plentiful street parking.

For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

Toddler Reading Time every Wednesday at 10:30 am!

Mid-Day Eucharist at First Lutheran Church

Wednesdays at 11:45

Looking for spiritual nourishment? Join us every Wednesday on your lunch break for our mid-day Eucharist service. First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, 4105 California Ave. SW, in the Chapel. 206-935-6530, admin@flcws.org

American Mah Jongg
At The Missing Piece in West Seattle
4707 California SW

We’re back! Come play Mah Jongg at The Missing Piece, the new location in the heart of the Junction, 4707 California Ave SW #B, Seattle, WA 98116-4412. It’s across the street from Easy Street Records.
Game times for all playing levels, including beginners, are:
Sundays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesdays 2 PM – 4 PM
We play 3 different versions of this fun table game that is growing in popularity across the nation:
– Traditional American (National Mah Jongg League rules)
– Taiwanese Mahjong
– And a more challenging version of American, called Siamese MJ.

Contact Stacey Rea for more information: stacey1955@gmail.com.

Wednesday, April 29th:
Gatewood Elementary fundraiser, our 12th fundraiser in 12 months of being open! 15% of Net Sales on food, beverage and take out to be donated.

Wednesday April 29. 4-5:30 PM. Create Video Resumes That Get You Hired. Free. Teens and Young Adults. Pizza and Snacks provided.

Drop-In to learn about and begin creating your video resume in this hands-on interactive workshop. Pro-Tip: Bring your tablet or computer to use at the workshop.

Southwest Branch Library 9010 35th Ave SW

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

How to Get RainWise Webinar

What: Attend this online webinar to learn how you can get a rebate to install a cistern and/or rain garden on your property to help prevent pollution in Puget Sound. There will be a short presentation followed by a Q&A and meetup with staff and RainWise contractors.

When: Wednesday, April 29th, 6 – 7:30 pm

Where: Online. Register at https://tinyurl.com/April29RW

Cost: Free

Check eligibility at 700milliongallons.org/rainwise/eligibility.

More info at 700milliongallons.org/rainwise

Crazy for Crows Paint & Sip
Wednesday, April 29, 6-8:30 pm
@ Nepenthe
9447 35th Ave SW
See link for details and to buy tickets
eventbrite.com/e/crazy-for-crows-paint-sip-tickets-1986108987446

We now play every Wednesday night except the third Wednesday of the week when the Eagles have trivia. We play at 6 pm. We ask that non-Eagles members come in the back door of the club.

We have a mailing list where we send out tournament reminders. People can add themselves to the list by going to
https://raincityskunkworks.eo.page/3gzg8

Open Studio Drop-In
Wednesdays from 6-8 PM $45
Potterings.com
3400 Harbor Ave, Suite 132 in Activspace on Alki Beach.

potteringclasses@gmail.com

Wednesdays from 6-8 PM $45
January 14
January 21
January 28
February 25
March 25
April 1
April 8
April 29
May 13
May 27
June 3
July 22
July 29
August 12
August 19

Need creative time? Join our weekly Open Studio—$45 includes everything, guidance, materials, and kiln firings.

Join us on Wednesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM for Open Studio at Potterings! This is your chance to explore, create, and experiment with clay in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you’re new to pottery or an experienced potter looking to make a piece of pottery, our open studio time is perfect for practicing techniques or just having fun with clay.

Limited to four students per open studio to ensure plenty of individual instructor time.

Each month, we feature a seasonal piece of pottery we’ll make together, it’s a perfect way to start your pottery collection. Open studio time is your time to create a unique piece of pottery. You can also choose to make one of our monthly highlighted projects.

JANUARY – Make a trio of votive candle holders with handles

FEBRUARY – Make a pair of friendship or couple plates

MARCH – Make four pieces of clay jewelry (necklace/bracelet/earrings)

APRIL – Make a bird feeder

MAY – Make a domed flower vase

Insider tip: Want to do your own thing? Bring a couple of pottery ideas from the Potterings Pinterest boards for inspiration.

Just curious about Potterings? Feel free to drop in and take a look around, no charge.

Reserve your spot by paying in advance through Eventbrite, or pay via Venmo.

West Seattle Urbanism – Weekly Meetup
Wednesdays, 6 pm to 8 pm
Great American Diner & Bar
4752 California Ave SW

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

HUM-IN
Collective Sound Vibration as
Peaceful Protest against Injustice
Wednesdays 6:30-7 pm
Junction Plaza Park

Free Live Music Wednesdays!
Locöl
7902 35th Ave SW
Rotating Artists
6:30 – 8:30
Free
21+

Trivia at the Admiral Pub

Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 pm. Free to play with cash prizes.

We also do every Thursday except for the last Thursday of every month. Thursday has the same setup, starts at 7 pm, free to play with cash prizes.

Alki Community Choir Open Rehearsals

Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm (no rehearsal on the third Wednesday of each month).

Alki United Church of Christ (Alki UCC)
6115 SW Hinds

Email music@alkiucc.org for more information.

Come Sing with Us!

Music Director Daniel Self invites you to join the fun and welcoming Alki Community Choir.

From seasoned vocalists to shower divas, all are welcome regardless of experience, age, faith or non-faith. Join us to sing new and well-loved songs in a variety of musical styles, including traditional hymns, spirituals and gospel.

Come once … keep coming back … there are no auditions or commitments. Rehearsals for community choir are ongoing, so it is always a good time to join.

Daniel is an exuberant and accomplished choir music director and a Seattle-based musician and music educator.

Mad Crafty

Bring your in progress craft project and settle in. Knitting, sketching, journaling, mending, collage—whatever you’re working on. A midweek creative reset with good music and cocktails (plenty of non-alcoholic options). A perfect way to enjoy our new patio!

Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Revelry Room, 4547 California Ave SW, Seattle

Admission: Free. Please support the night by making a purchase of anything on our menu.

More Info: revelryroom.com/events

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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!

Weekly trivia at Larry’s Tavern at 8 pm Wednesday.

Event Name: Swing It Wednesday
Time: 8:15-10:15 (repeats every Wednesday)
Location: South Park Hall 1253 S Cloverdale St
Cost: $15

Join us for weekly live music & swing dance featuring outstanding local artists. Tickets available in advance or at the door. 18+

More information at www.SwingItSeattle.com

Trivia with Phil T. $2 buy-in. Prizes. Reservations at (updated) talaricospizza.com/reservations-small-party

Karaoke at the Admiral Pub
Every Wednesday night at 8:45 pm

F3, a free national men’s workout group:

We meet at 5:30 am 3 days a week at 3 locations in West Seattle/White Center:

Tuesday: meet at Hiawatha Playfield
Thursday: meet at Alki Bathhouse
Friday: meet at Steve Cox Park

These workouts are always free, always outdoors, peer-led in a rotating fashion, open to all men regardless of fitness level, and always end in a circle of trust.

More information at f3seattle.com

The Garden Center provides Landscape Horticulture students hands-on experience growing, maintaining, and selling plants while helping visitors plan gardens, learn plant care, and explore seasonal offerings. Purchases and visits help fund student learning projects and provide valuable retail and plant care training.

What: Thursday Qi Gong Sessions
When: from 10-11 AM

Description: These sessions are open to everyone, regardless of experience. Participants will learn gentle movements that promote relaxation, energy balance, and overall well-being.

Sign-Up: Interested participants can sign up through this links:
Thursday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1120273782039?aff=oddtdtcreator

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS, WSUP! Weekly Song Circle Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 pm. Grab your ukulele (or other instrument), and come play with us – all levels welcome! Winter is mostly at The Bridge on California, and when the weather allows we’re outside at C & P, but we may move around. To confirm the week’s location, check here or email us at westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for details.

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 pm

Join certified yoga therapist Milo in weight bearing movements that will help you become stronger and steadier—slowly,
gradually and safely. You will be led through a series of movements that strengthen your bones and muscles, which will
give balance to your body and help avoid osteoporosis. This class can be enjoyed by all levels. Please bring a mat, blocks and a blanket and pillow if you have them.

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.

West Seattle Indivisible is planning a pop-up protest in solidarity with workers and against corporate greed ahead of May Day 2026: No Work, No School, No Shopping – A Nationwide Call to Action

Let’s remind folks to NOT go to school, work, or shopping right here in West Seattle on May Day Eve (Thursday 4/30) from 4:30-6pm at the corner of Alaska & Fauntleroy.

ride Family Book Club at the White Center Library

Last Thursday of the Month during the school year (Gatherings remaining: April 30, May 28) 4:30 – 5:30 pm

For families to participate in together.

Play board games, make a craft, and share your favorite rainbow family books celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride.

Harvest fresh vegetables for the West Seattle Food Bank! Come to Puget Ridge Edible Park every Thursday from 5 to 7 pm to help harvest a variety of fresh, healthy, and nutrient-rich food for Friday morning delivery at the West Seattle Food Bank. This Seattle public park produces an abundance of the healthiest vegetables, some of which you will never find in a store. Enough for the volunteers to share as well. Contact Stu Hennessey, alkistu1@gmail.com

Hakuna Matata!

The Our Lady of Guadalupe 8th graders would love to invite their West Seattle friends and neighbors to their performance of The Lion King!

Where:
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School – Walmesley Center & Gym
3401 SW Myrtle St (34th & SW Myrtle)

When:
Thursday, April 30
Performances at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM
(This show is so popular, there are two performances this year!)

Cost:
Free admission, donations are welcome to help cover costume and prop expenses

Special Note:
The production is spearheaded by Nikki Womac, a former Lion King Broadway cast member and current OLG parent, so these students are learning from the best!

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.

West Seattle Indivisible is hosting Postcard Writing to voters on Thursday, April 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the High Point library (3411 SW Raymond) . All materials & pizza will be provided. You bring your best handwriting. And a friend. This event is not endorsed or sponsored by the Seattle Public Library.

Celebrating 50 Years of Changing Lives: Transitional Resources Invites our Community to “Toast to TR”
Transitional Resources is raising a glass to 50 years of service and inviting our community to celebrate this milestone! Join us on April 30 at The Georgetown Stables for A Toast to TR, our special spring fundraising event honoring five decades of recovery, hope, and life-changing support for individuals experiencing serious mental illness and housing instability across the region.

This event is free to attend and will bring together community members, partners, and supporters for an evening of celebration and connection. Guests will enjoy wine tasting and light appetizers while hearing inspiring stories of recovery and learning more about the impact of Transitional Resources’ work over the past 50 years.
As part of the event, 20% of every wine glass purchase for the evening will be donated directly to Transitional Resources, helping fund critical supportive housing and behavioral health services for individuals in need. Guests will also have other opportunities to support us during the evening to help ensure we can continue doing this work for the next 50 years.

Transitional Resources serves low-income adults from all over King County through a model of care that integrates housing, behavioral health treatment, and other supportive services, helping people move from crisis to stability and long-term recovery.

At a time when funding for these essential programs faces increasing uncertainty, community support helps ensure these vital services remain available to those who need them most. We hope to see you there!

Event Details:
A Toast to TR 2026
The Georgetown Stables
Thursday, April 30
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Free to attend, get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/toast-to-tr-2026

To learn more about the event and our organization visit: https://www.transitionalresources.org

“Dusty Thursdays,” our weekly community concert series at Tim’s Tavern, runs throughout the summer.

Music kicks off at 6 PM with special guests followed by The Dusty 45s.

No cover (tips encouraged for the bands), all ages!

Pokémon League: All players are welcome! Must bring your own console. Every Thursday, 6:00 pm at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, top of the stairs).

Singing Resistance West Seattle – Community Potluck and Park Sing

Come to be in solidarity and sing with your community on the eve of May Day. Bring a dish and a smile to share. No singing experience needed, everyone welcome!
Date: Thursday, April 30th
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm

Location: Elizabeth House – 3201 SW Graham St (enter at balloons on Lanham Pl SW)

Walking for Well-Being — Move together in nature, Thursday evenings @Lincoln Park 6:00 PM

Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park –Rain or Shine. Please bring your own light for our nighttime walks.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & SW Fontanelle. We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is near the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.

For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

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: 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!

Our April meeting, April 30, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Jet City Labs.
Our Book is Madame Restell by Jennifer Wright.

EVERY THURSDAY AT 7:30 pm
FIRST THURSDAYS ARE THEMED
PRIZES EVERY TIME!

Location:
THE VOID WEST SEATTLE
5048 California SW

@thevoidseattle
thevoidseattle.com

Weekend starts early with DJs at Revelry Room.

F3, a free national men’s workout group:

We meet at 5:30 am 3 days a week at 3 locations in West Seattle/White Center:

Tuesday: meet at Hiawatha Playfield
Thursday: meet at Alki Bathhouse
Friday: meet at Steve Cox Park

These workouts are always free, always outdoors, peer-led in a rotating fashion, open to all men regardless of fitness level, and always end in a circle of trust.

More information at f3seattle.com

West Seattle Earlybirds, Toastmasters Club #650
Virtual
Fridays from 7:45 am to 9:00 am
For details westseattleearlybirdsclub650.toastmastersclubs.org

FREE! Mom Walk Club
Friday, April 24
& Friday, May 1
Meet at the Alki Bathhouse at 9:30 am
Come meet other local moms!

All stages of motherhood welcome: prentatal, brand new moms, moms of toddlers, grandmas
RSVP so we know to expect you and invite friends!
https://west-seattle.fit4mom.com/schedule

The Garden Center provides Landscape Horticulture students hands-on experience growing, maintaining, and selling plants while helping visitors plan gardens, learn plant care, and explore seasonal offerings. Purchases and visits help fund student learning projects and provide valuable retail and plant care training.

Old Tyme Adults for Democracy are having a street rally May 1st from 3-3:30 pm. Please join us at the California and Admiral Junction. All are welcome.

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.

we have our second First Fridays at HPIC event tomorrow if the Blog would like to share.

The theme is ‘Makers May’, where we celebrate the local artisans, crafters, and makers that make up our beloved neighborhood.

Plus, LIVE MUSIC! Come check out West Seattle’s BottleRockit and their high-energy mix of classic rock, blues, country rock, and pop dance tunes spanning five decades of popular music.

The Details
FREE
Friday, May 1, 2026
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
At the HPIC site (1116 SW Holden St)

Makers May supports local arts and artists including:
Deborah Lawrence – Mixed-media, collage
Dan Miller (Tenino Stone Carvers) – Stone carving
Teo Hernandez DuVall – Comic art, illustration + graphic design
Sophia Trinh – Watercolor
Katherine Woolverton – Ceramics
Whitney Weigum – Author, illustration

Community Partner:
The African Community Housing Development (ACHD) will be joining us to tell us more about the Delridge Farmers Market moving to 9th & Henderson beginning May 16, 2026!

Food truck of the month: Empanadas el Pachi

Signature Cocktail: Pineapple Mojito (rum-based); N/A drinks also provided!

Bring a Neighbor!
Do you have a neighbor who moved in recently or a friend who hasn’t made it to a First Friday yet? This is the perfect time to bring them along and show them the Highland Park community spirit.

Bingo at the Admiral Pub

Classic Bingo is every 1st and 3rd Fridays at the Admiral Pub at 7 pm

Free to play with cash prizes

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

Karaoke is back on Friday nights! 10 pm with Rone

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

FREE- HEAVILY MEDITATED

Every Saturday from 9-10:15 am, always free.

Join Inner Alchemy founder Maari Falsetto for a heart-centered meditation practice that gently reconnects you—with yourself, your life, and the community around you.

Held in our warm and welcoming Sanctuary in the heart of West Seattle, this gathering is a sacred space for all, where joy and belonging naturally unfold.

Many have journeyed with us for over a year, sharing how this simple, consistent practice has brought more light and meaning into their lives. We offer space for up to 30 participants, with yoga mats, chairs, and cushions provided.

Registration is required. Don’t hesitate… meditate.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heavily-meditated-free-community-meditation-tickets-1395541926469

West Seattle Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale
May 2, 9 am-3 pm
6353 50th Ave SW

Lots of veggie starts, natives, herbs, annuals, groundcovers, sedums, bushes, trees and garden art!

https://westseattlegardenclub.com/schedule.html

“The West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club is offering in-person classes at High Point Community Center (6920 34th Ave SW) in May. 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 $46/month and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30-11:30 am.

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

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

Walking for Well-Being–Introductory 1 Mile Walk (flat, no hills) @ Lincoln Park on Saturdays at 9:30 AM

Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in Lincoln Park — Rain or Shine.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering approximately 1.0 mile on the upper portion of Lincoln Park and is over flat terrain in less than half an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & SW Fontanelle. We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is neaar the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.

For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

West Seattle Area Master Gardener Plant Clinics are Starting

The WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will again be offering plant diagnostic clinics in the West Seattle area. Master Gardeners provide research-based home gardening information focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The clinic schedule is:
Delridge Home Depot – Saturdays, 10AM – 2PM – April 25 – August 29 (No clinic on Saturday, July 4) – Look for us in the Garden Center.
WS Farmers Market – Sundays, 10AM – 2PM – April 26 – September 13 (No clinics on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, July 12)
West Seattle Bee Festival – Saturday, May 16 – 12PM – 3PM
South Park branch of Seattle Public Library – Saturday, May 30, 10AM – 2PM
West Seattle Nursery – Sunday, July 12 – 11AM – 3PM

Have a home gardening question but can’t get to a clinic? The Master Gardeners have an email clinic – askamastergardener@kingmg.org

Free Comic Day at Tails to Astonish! Saturday, May 2, 10:00 am-5:00 pm.

We will have free comics for all ages. One free comic for everyone who stops by, plus more with a purchase. SOME of the titles: Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Garfield, Masters of the Universe, Jem, Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man, Something is Killing the Children, Aliens, and more!

We will also be having our Spring Cleaning Sale… all books in the large blue bins are half off sticker price OR if they don’t have a price they are just $2!

The Garden Center provides Landscape Horticulture students hands-on experience growing, maintaining, and selling plants while helping visitors plan gardens, learn plant care, and explore seasonal offerings. Purchases and visits help fund student learning projects and provide valuable retail and plant care training.

Play-to-Connect and Open House

May 2, 2026, 10 AM-12 PM

Bridge School Cooperative Elementary

Join us for play and community-building at the Bridge School! This is also an opportunity to see our school, meet our teachers, and experience our educational approach. www.bridgeschoolcoop.org

Celebrate spring’s colorful renewal during the Vashon Island Spring Studio Tour, Saturdays and Sundays, May 2-3 & 9-10, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm each day. The free, self-guided tour is presented by Vashon Island Visual Artists and features 36 studios and galleries. It represents more than 120 artists and craftspeople, many of them demoing their art. The organization’s website offers an interactive online map with details about each studio and gallery. You can also search by artist and medium. Tour locations are spread throughout the island community, from the town center to outlying farms and shores, providing an escape for urban visitors and giving locals the chance to discover tucked-away corners of the island.

Start your tour at the VIVA Tour Info Center & Gallery, located in the heart of town on Vashon Hwy, across from Snap Dragon. The center is designed to enhance each visitor’s experience, from our knowledgeable tour docents to our large interactive map that lets you explore the tour’s locations. The center offers tour brochures, public restrooms, and a mobile phone charging station. The center’s gallery presents the work of four Island artists, including paintings, leather, jewelry, felted pieces, ceramics, and pet portraits. VIVA will hold a First Friday kick-off party for the tour at the Tour Center, May 1, from 5-8 pm, and include a gathering of artists from around the tour.

The VIVA Studio Tour gives visitors the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts in a wide range of price points. You’ll be able to enhance the meaning of the gift by meeting its creator and discovering the story behind the piece. Works range from beautifully functional to decidedly decorative pieces, including oil paintings, ceramics, pastels, blown glass, linocuts, monoprints, acrylics, leather, watercolors, photography, wearable fiber arts, jewelry, basketry, woodwork, stained glass, mosaics, garden art, sculpture, art cards, etched glass, artisan soap, and more.

Vashon Island offers a green getaway that combines rural charm with sophisticated tastes. Island restaurants serve an array of cuisines from Thai and vegetarian to southern comfort.

You can find more information on the spring tour, including an interactive map at vivartists.com.

Walking for Well-Being—Move together in nature, Wednesdays/Saturdays @Lincoln Park 10:00 AM

Join Walking for Well-Being for Movement & Community! Walk together with fellow West Seattleites in and around Lincoln Park –Rain or Shine.

This free weekly walk is organized by Julie Garbutt of Waypower Coaching and takes place at a conversational pace covering 2.5 miles in an hour. All fitness levels are welcome.

Meet us at the corner of 47th Ave SW & SW Fontanelle. We leave promptly at the listed start times, so please plan to arrive early. The start is near the C-Line bus stop at SW Webster St and features plentiful street parking.

For more information, access our online brochure.
Contact julie@waypowercoaching.com for more information.

(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

Alki History Walking Tours
EVENT DATE/TIME: April-Oct, first and second Saturdays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
EVENT LOCATION: Start and end at the Log House Museum (3003 61st Ave SW)

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society’s popular Alki History Walking Tour is back! Attendees will learn about the history of Alki Beach, the peoples who have lived here, and how settlement by various groups and individuals has left its mark on Alki. You’ll visit historic and cultural sites in the area and discuss how our understanding of the area and its people continues to evolve.

Tour stops include the Log House Museum, Fir Lodge/Alki Homestead, historic sites and monuments at Alki Beach, and Doc Maynard’s home in West Seattle.

Tours are offered rain or shine and include about one mile of walking with multiple stops. The tour is ADA accessible although there are no stops that include seating.

This program is FREE although registration is required (attendance is capped at 20 sign-ups). Suggested $25 donations gladly accepted.

To register for a walking tour, please visit: loghousemuseum.org

Regular weekly family reading time, now in Paper Boat’s new Junction space.

Join us for a day of peony blooms, performances, and activities. We will also have herbaceous peonies for sale.

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.

Join Coach Denise Griffith, physical therapist and owner of Revive Movement, for a focused workout class designed to keep your body strong, balanced, and resilient. This session emphasizes accessory exercises that promote symmetry in strength and mobility while helping prevent injury.

Class Format:

Dynamic warm-up
Core strengthening
Upper and lower body accessory work
Recovery stretching

What to Bring: A yoga mat

Cost: $25 (paid in person)

When: The first Saturday of every month at 11:30 AM

Where: CrossFit West Seattle

Sign up: https://calendly.com/revivemovementpt/accessory-strength-class?back=1&month=2026-02

Revive Movement, LLC
4200 SW Admiral Way

What: Gear Swap

Where: Mountain Madness Office

9249 17th Ave SW, West Seattle

When: Saturday, May 2 at 12:00 PM

Join us for a gear swap! Bring you gently used outdoor gear and swap them for new-to-you item

eventbrite.com/e/gear-swap-tickets-1986950585689

Join us at C&P Coffee (new time) 12:30-2:30 pm on the first Saturday of each month to write postcards that support Democrats and activists! Help change the world one postcard at a time! Learn more at https://www.postcards4democracy.org/home.

WSB story 4/11/2026:

When the city announced that May 2 will be “Neighbor Day,” we asked the Seattle Fire Department if, as happened on many past occasions, they’d be opening local fire stations to community visitors. Though it’s not mentioned in the Neighbor Day announcement, SFD tells us yes, all stations will be open (UPDATED TIME) 1-3 pm on that day (three weeks from today) One caveat, though – the firefighters will remain on call, so if they’re dispatched to an emergency, that could bring an abrupt end to that station’s open house. West Seattle has five fire stations – Station 11 in Highland Park at 16th/Holden, Station 29 in North Admiral at 2139 Ferry Avenue SW, Station 32 in The Triangle at 38th/Alaska, Station 36 at the north end of Delridge beneath the West Seattle Bridge, Station 37 in Sunrise Heights at 35th/Holden.

Walk-in Massage Clinic
Nepenthe
9447 35th Ave SW
Saturdays 3-5 pm
*FREE*
*First come first served
*Short specific sessions

The West Seattle Food Bank’s annual Nourish & Flourish dinner and auction returns Saturday, May 2 at 4105 in SODO — and early bird tickets are now available.

This is more than a fundraiser. It’s a night to gather with neighbors who believe in showing up for one another.

Join 300 community members, local businesses, and leaders for an evening of great food, meaningful connection, and shared purpose. Together, we’ll raise critical funds to support food access and eviction prevention for West Seattle families.

Last year alone, the West Seattle Food Bank distributed more than 2 million pounds of food and helped hundreds of households stay safely housed. Nourish & Flourish helps make that work possible — and reminds us what our community can do when we come together.

If you’re looking for a room full of generous, hopeful people, this is your night.

Early bird tickets are available for a limited time. Join us to nourish hope.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
6 pm
Must be 21+ to attend
4105 Airport Way
Early Bird Tickets $125 until April 3rd.

Tickets and details: bit.ly/NAF2026

Community Sponsorships still available – contact Robbin@westseattlefoodbank.org.

October 4th: We’re kicking off Super Smash Saturdays, which will run every Saturday except the second Saturday of the month. Register now to enter the Friendlies or Competitive bracket!

Saturday: 6:30 pm-10 pm

ArtsWest presents WALDEN by Amy Berryman directed by Producing Artistic Director Mathew Wright.

The cast features Marena Kleinpeter (WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, Seattle Children’s Theatre), Josh Kenji Langager (ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Union Arts Center), and Porscha Shaw (WAITRESS, The 5th Avenue Theatre). WALDEN performs at ArtsWest from April 9 – May 3, 2026.

This work of speculative fiction is set in the near future. Stella and her fiancé, Bryan, are waiting at their remote cabin for Stella’s estranged twin sister, Cassie. Raised by their astronaut father to be NASA scientists, the twins have taken different paths: Cassie has just returned from a successful moon mission, while Stella left NASA behind. When Cassie arrives, old conflicts reignite, forcing the sisters to choose between life on Earth or pursuing a future in space, as humanity’s fate hangs in the balance. WALDEN is a thrilling and engrossing new play that wrestles between the gravitational pulls of duty and desire.

WALDEN’s science fiction realism allows audiences to look at our own world through a different lens. This deeply human story explores big ideas about politics and environmentalism through the intimacy, comedy, and relatable familial tension of sisters who yearn for connection. Just as we are experiencing politically divisive times, so are the characters at the center of the play. The Earth Advocates want the government to invest in saving earth, and find themselves at odds with the institution, NASA, which believes it’s way too late and ‘inhabiting’ (don’t use the politicized word ‘colonizing’) the moon and Mars is humanity’s only hope.

Playwright Amy Berryman has local roots. Berryman grew up in Seattle and is now based in New York. WALDEN had its world premiere on London’s West End in May 2021. It premiered off-Broadway in 2024 at Second Stage and was a nominee for the John Gassner Award from the Outer Critics’ Circle and a nominee for Outstanding Production of a Play from the Drama League.

WALDEN is the fourth production of ArtsWest’s 2025-2026 Season titled Between Us. The season features five bold contemporary plays that explore the invisible threads that bind us — the responsibilities we bear for one another, the debts of care we carry, and the lifelines we extend in moments of crisis. WALDEN explores the familial bond between two sisters at political odds and offers audiences the opportunity to think about how our impact on the planet may determine our collective future.

ArtsWest will present WALDEN Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3 pm, April 9 – May 3, 2026.

CAST
Marena Kleinpeter …. Cassie
Josh Kenji Langager …. Bryan
Porscha Shaw ….. Stella

CREATIVE TEAM
Director … Mathew Wright
Stage Manager* … Neen Williams-Teramachi
Swing Stage Manager* … Alyda Sorm
Scenic Designer … Adair MacCormack
Costumes Designer … Tianxing Yan
Lighting Designer … Trevor Cushman
Sound Co-Designer … Evan Mosher
Sound Co-Designer … Mya G. Woods
Properties Designer … Robin Macartney

Beats on Saturdays:

DJ sets by some of the region’s top DJs and musicians. 9 pm – 1 am.

Saturdays at 10 PM we have Karaoke

Monthly work parties – just drop by!

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.

American Mah Jongg
At The Missing Piece in West Seattle
4707 California SW

We’re back! Come play Mah Jongg at The Missing Piece, the new location in the heart of the Junction, 4707 California Ave SW #B, Seattle, WA 98116-4412. It’s across the street from Easy Street Records.
Game times for all playing levels, including beginners, are:
Sundays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesdays 2 PM – 4 PM
We play 3 different versions of this fun table game that is growing in popularity across the nation:
– Traditional American (National Mah Jongg League rules)
– Taiwanese Mahjong
– And a more challenging version of American, called Siamese MJ.

Contact Stacey Rea for more information: stacey1955@gmail.com.

Free Sandlot Movie Day at Admiral Theater with WSHS Baseball Players – 5/3

Mark your calendars for May 3rd and enjoy a fun morning with the team as we show the baseball classic The Sandlot, at the Admiral Theater.

RSVP HERE

Event Details:

Doors Open: 9:30 AM
Movie Starts: 10:00 AM
Admission:
Entry is free, though donations to support the West Seattle HS Baseball Program are greatly appreciated.

Additional Info:

Come meet the players.
Feel free to drop your kids off for the movie—players will be on-site to supervise.
Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Thank you for supporting our program—we hope to see you there!

West Seattle Area Master Gardener Plant Clinics are Starting

The WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will again be offering plant diagnostic clinics in the West Seattle area. Master Gardeners provide research-based home gardening information focused on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. The clinic schedule is:
Delridge Home Depot – Saturdays, 10AM – 2PM – April 25 – August 29 (No clinic on Saturday, July 4) – Look for us in the Garden Center.

WS Farmers Market – Sundays, 10AM – 2PM – April 26 – September 13 (No clinics on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, July 12)

West Seattle Bee Festival – Saturday, May 16 – 12PM – 3PM
South Park branch of Seattle Public Library – Saturday, May 30, 10AM – 2PM
West Seattle Nursery – Sunday, July 12 – 11AM – 3PM

Have a home gardening question but can’t get to a clinic? The Master Gardeners have an email clinic – askamastergardener@kingmg.org

Join Feet First volunteer Liz Steen for a walk in West Seattle. The 3.8 mile trek will start at 10 AM Sunday, May 3rd, by the swings, at the waterfront near Lincoln Park parking lot, number two, near the ferry landing. Walkers will traverse mostly flat terrain to enjoy parks and views – perhaps including some whales – including Lincoln Park, Lowman Beach, Me-Kwa-Mooks Park, Constellation Park, and the Charles Ritchie Senior viewpoint. The one-way walk should take about 90 minutes and end at Alki Beach Park, where participants can get lunch before retracing the waterfront to Lincoln Park or arranging for a ride back. No registration necessary, and people can join along the way at any park, if they like. No registration needed for this walk.

Celebrate spring’s colorful renewal during the Vashon Island Spring Studio Tour, Saturdays and Sundays, May 2-3 & 9-10, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm each day. The free, self-guided tour is presented by Vashon Island Visual Artists and features 36 studios and galleries. It represents more than 120 artists and craftspeople, many of them demoing their art. The organization’s website offers an interactive online map with details about each studio and gallery. You can also search by artist and medium. Tour locations are spread throughout the island community, from the town center to outlying farms and shores, providing an escape for urban visitors and giving locals the chance to discover tucked-away corners of the island.

Start your tour at the VIVA Tour Info Center & Gallery, located in the heart of town on Vashon Hwy, across from Snap Dragon. The center is designed to enhance each visitor’s experience, from our knowledgeable tour docents to our large interactive map that lets you explore the tour’s locations. The center offers tour brochures, public restrooms, and a mobile phone charging station. The center’s gallery presents the work of four Island artists, including paintings, leather, jewelry, felted pieces, ceramics, and pet portraits. VIVA will hold a First Friday kick-off party for the tour at the Tour Center, May 1, from 5-8 pm, and include a gathering of artists from around the tour.

The VIVA Studio Tour gives visitors the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts in a wide range of price points. You’ll be able to enhance the meaning of the gift by meeting its creator and discovering the story behind the piece. Works range from beautifully functional to decidedly decorative pieces, including oil paintings, ceramics, pastels, blown glass, linocuts, monoprints, acrylics, leather, watercolors, photography, wearable fiber arts, jewelry, basketry, woodwork, stained glass, mosaics, garden art, sculpture, art cards, etched glass, artisan soap, and more.

Vashon Island offers a green getaway that combines rural charm with sophisticated tastes. Island restaurants serve an array of cuisines from Thai and vegetarian to southern comfort.

You can find more information on the spring tour, including an interactive map at vivartists.com.

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.

NIA fitness classes
Every Sunday 10:15 am – 11:15 am

Performed barefoot to soul-stirring music from around the globe, Nia is a blend of dance, martial arts, and healing techniques. This class is adaptable for all levels, from couch potato to seasoned athlete. Teacher Jeanna Wheeler has over 20 years of experience teaching fitness classes, and trained with the creators of Nia in Portland, OR. For more info, and to register to try your first class free, visit:
eventbrite.com/e/nia-healing-dance-fitness-for-body-and-soul-tickets-1024104894307?aff=oddtdtcreator

The dance studio is located in a historic speakeasy basement under the veterans’ center. The address is 3618 SW Alaska St, but the entrance is on the 37th Ave SW side of the building (NOT the main entrance at the front). The studio is open 15 min before the class start time, so arrive early and come downstairs to join us!

Energy Reset: Mini Sessions for Body & Soul

Inner Alchemy, Treasures and Transformation Shop located at 4312 SW Oregon Street

Sundays during the West Seattle Farmers Market from 10:30-2:30 pm, 30 minutes for $45

Step into a gentle field of healing with our Energy Mini Sessions—offered on a first-come, first-served basis. These 30-minute sessions are a beautiful way to receive the restorative benefits of Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, or Sound Healing in a shorter format. Whether you’re seeking calm, clarity, or a simple energetic reset, each modality offers a unique and nurturing experience to support your well-being.

Come as you are, take a sacred pause, and let your nervous system exhale.

Join us for a day of peony blooms, performances, and activities. We will also have herbaceous peonies for sale.

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.

West Seattle Resist: Sunday Solidarity Action

Time: Every Sunday 11:30 am-1:30 pm (Rain or Shine)

Location: Corner of California Ave SW & SW Alaska St in the Junction

Bring your signs, noisemakers, and energy to peacefully express your resistance to the current government. Join us to make our voices heard, together.

It will be every (updated) Sunday, 12:30-1:30 pm, at the Alaska Junction. Called “Bang the Pots for Gaza.” We are making noise to demand aid be let into Gaza. Everyone is welcome to bring noisemakers, signs, and their voices. This is a family-friendly gathering.

Free Study Cafe for all Students

Join us for a free study cafe at the West Seattle YMCA on Sunday, May 3rd, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM!

– Get prepared for finals week with a dedicated space to study with friends
– Volunteer tutors on hand to offer assistance
– Coffee, Energy Drinks, Snacks, and Raffle Prizes will be provided by the YMCA
– Free to all students