A sampling: Learn about the history of Me-Kwa-Mooks during a walk-and-talk presentation by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society Saturday morning, shop The Junction’s “Big Bonanza” multi-merchant sale (deals listed here) on Saturday, wander Camp Long enjoying the Nature Consortium‘s Arts-in-Nature Festival (WSB sponsor) Saturday and/or Sunday, bring your chair/blanket to The Mount for mariachi music at Summer Concerts @ The Mount (WSB sponsor) tonight AND then tote the chair/blanket to the final West Seattle Outdoor Movies on the Wall presentation of the season Saturday night (“Cars,” with FREE burgers/dogs at a preshow barbecue courtesy of West Seattle Christian, starting 7 pm), plus beer fans can suds up at the Washington IPA Challenge on Saturday … all in all, 50-plus events ahead in this edition of the West Seattle Weekend Lineup:

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ALL WEEKEND: Lincoln Park, Delridge, EC Hughes and Hiawatha wading pools open, weather permitting (schedules here)

ALL WEEKEND: Movies (and more) at the Admiral Theater

ALL WEEKEND: Colman Pool in Lincoln Park is now on its 7-day-a-week summer schedule

ALL WEEKEND: West Seattle history on display @ Log House Museum at Alki, Thursdays-Sundays, noon-4 pm

ALL WEEKEND: Kayaking and land-sports (bikes, skates) rentals at Seacrest with Alki Kayak Tours

FRIDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: Inspired by Light group photo show at ArtsWest gallery, noon-7 pm

FRIDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: Seniors for Juniors golf tournament at West Seattle Golf Course (full details here), followed by benefit dinner/auction at 5:45 pm (firstatejuniorgolf.org)

FRIDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: Delridge Produce Cooperative “Mobile Market” pilot project makes its debut. Watts Electric in South Delridge, 3:30-7:30 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Summer Concerts at The Mount (WSB sponsor) continue (more details here) with Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana, food for sale, music’s free, activities for kids, 5-7:30 pm (with music at 6)

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live music at C & P Coffee with Bob “Bobcat Bob” Rice, 6-8 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Art Lending Library open at South Classroom of Youngstown Arts Center, 6-9 pm (more info here)

FRIDAY NIGHT: “Show us your best metal riff” contest at Easy Street Records in The Junction, 6:30 pm (more here)

FRIDAY NIGHT: Layne Staley Tribute Pre-Show Party on Friday, August 21, 7PM at The Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor). This traditional event, which precedes this year’s 8th Annual Tribute Concert (the following night at The Showbox Market), is a way for fans to celebrate the life and music of Layne Staley/Alice In Chains/Mad Season. There’ll be giveaways, raffles, a silent auction, rare video footage and a night of music from the late Seattle singer. Proceeds from this year’s tribute, starring Eddie Kowalczyk of Live, The Crying Spell and Faceless, benefits heroin recovery. Our party is free and you can buy tickets to the Saturday show here.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Twelfth Night Productions (WSB sponsor) presents “The Music Man,” West Seattle High School Theater, 7:30 pm (more info here)

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live music at Skylark Cafe and Club, with Sirens Sister, To The Glorious Lonely, Slippage, starts at 9 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Twisted Flicks at Admiral Theater – Jet City Improv’s redubbed “The Castle of Fu Manchu” – 9 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT: Live music at Redline Music and Sports with Tip To Base and guest

STARTING SATURDAY: Southwest Pool closes for drain-safety work (reopening Sept. 14)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON-EVENING: 2009 Arts in Nature Festival (WSB sponsor) at Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. SW, Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 11am-6pm: From fire performers and string quartets to dance troupes and an outdoor museum of sound, the 2009 Arts~in~Nature Festival will have something for everyone. This funky and eclectic festival showcases an impressive number of locally renowned performing artists, sound artists and ensembles in the natural wooded setting of Camp Long. Contact: info@naturec.org | 206.923.0853 Or check the website: http://www.naturec.org/festival.htm, where you will find the full schedule of events/artists/performers/activities.

SATURDAY ALL DAY: “Big Bonanza” sale in The Junction, multiple merchants, see West Seattle Junction Association website for specific deals – and check out The Junction’s booth for a water fight at high noon (plus raffles etc.)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Multifamily sale by the Charlestown Water Tower, back alley behind 3816 40th SW, 8 am-3 pm – full details in WSB Forums (where you will also find other sales for today, posted in this list)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Mobile blood drive at Admiral Safeway, 9 am-3 pm

SATURDAY MORNING: Southwest Seattle Historical Society presents Live History Talk and Walk at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park: Alan Schmitz and the Olmsted Society will give the history of the Schmitz family land that became a gem of a park on Beach Drive. Sponsored by the Log House Museum and the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. Call the Log House Museum for more information. No reservations needed. Event is free but donations are always appreciated. Meet at the Park, 4503 Beach Drive SW, West Seattle. 10 am-noon.

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Duwamish Longhouse Museum open to the public, 10 am-5 pm

SATURDAY MORNING: Bike Smart Seattle events continue in West Seattle – 10 am, Intro to Commuting Clinic at Alki Beach Park – calendar link here

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Camp Long work party during Arts-in-Nature Festival, 11 am-1 pm (more info here)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Longfellow Creek-Thistle Street Greenspace work party, 10 am-2 pm (more info here)

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Marination Mobile street food truck scheduled to be at 35th/Graham (map) 11 am-2 pm

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Garden Center open at South Seattle Community College, 11 am-3 pm

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Delridge Produce Cooperative “Mobile Market” pilot project continues today, 11 am-3 pm at 6535 Delridge. Locations, dates and more info here

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Benefit barbecue at West Seattle Thriftway — brats — proceeds to Furry Faces Foundation, 11 am-4 pm

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: First-ever Washington IPA Challenge, at Beveridge Place Pub, starting at noon (read all about it at the West Seattle-headquartered Washington Beer Blog)

SATURDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING: Inspired by Light group photo show at ArtsWest gallery, noon-7 pm

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Alki Point Lighthouse open for free tours, 1-4 pm

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: 3:00pm – 6:00-ish, MS Ride Fundraiser at Beveridge Place Pub. We will be grilling brats with the works and proceeds from that as well as the sale of Roger’s Pilsner (generously donated by Georgetown Brewing) will go toward the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. There will be a raffle with many great prizes donated by local businesses, such as the world-famous Mac & Cheese gift certificate from West 5! Please come down and have a beer and brat and help fight MS!

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at C & P Coffee with Daniel Adams, 6-8 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: West Seattle Outdoor Movies on the Wall, final presentation: Cars (2006, G). Presented by: West Seattle Christian Preschool (with FREE BBQ), West Seattle & White Center Food Banks (bring a food donation), Bakery Nouveau & Curious Kidstuff (with light sticks). Pre-show: Box cars under the stars. Everyone is invited to bring a blanket or chair. FREE BARBECUE features hot dogs and burgers – starting at 7 pm, courtesy of West Seattle Christian (which is also the concessions provider, raising $ for nonprofits, along with Coffee to a Tea with Sugar). Raffles for local merchant gift certificates too! All proceeds go to local West Seattle charities. Gates open at 7:00 pm with pre-show fun starting at 8:30 pm. 4400 California Ave SW (map) in the courtyard between Dr. Wolff & Hotwire Online Coffeehouse [WSB sponsor] (In the event of rain, the movie will be moved indoors to 4400 42nd Ave SW, West Seattle Christian Church activity center)

SATURDAY NIGHT: 3rd anniversary party for Alki Beach Tattoo, 7 pm (here are details via Facebook)

SATURDAY NIGHT: Twelfth Night Productions (WSB sponsor) presents “The Music Man,” West Seattle High School Theater, 7:30 pm (more info here)

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music at Skylark Cafe and Club with Pilots Today, Painted Gray, Roman Holiday, 9 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT: Dancing with DJ Tony B at Rocksport

SATURDAY NIGHT: Live music Redline Music and Sports with West Seattle Players’ Club

SATURDAY NIGHT: The Water Taxi WILL run late tonight because of the Seahawks game (more details here)

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: West Seattle Farmers’ Market @ The Junction, 10 am-2 pm

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Sounders FC present Beach Blast soccer tournament at Alki Beach, starting at 10 am, with championship matches expected to start around 4:40 pm (more details here)

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: 2009 Arts in Nature Festival (WSB sponsor) at Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. SW, 11am-6pm: From fire performers and string quartets to dance troupes and an outdoor museum of sound, the 2009 Arts~in~Nature Festival will have something for everyone. This funky and eclectic festival showcases an impressive number of locally renowned performing artists, sound artists and ensembles in the natural wooded setting of Camp Long. Contact: info@naturec.org | 206.923.0853 Or check the website: http://www.naturec.org/festival.htm, where you will find the full schedule of events/artists/performers/activities.

SUNDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: “Dog Days of Summer” continue at West Seattle Thriftway with Humane Society MaxMobile bringing adoptable pets 11 am-3 pm

SATURDAY MORNING-AFTERNOON: Delridge Produce Cooperative “Mobile Market” pilot project continues today, 11 am-3 pm. Locations, dates and more info here

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Shop at the Backyard Boutique, handmade goods on sale at 8822 11th SW, 1-4 pm (more info here)

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Alki Point Lighthouse open for free tours, 1-4 pm

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Final performance – Twelfth Night Productions (WSB sponsor) presents “The Music Man,” West Seattle High School Theater, 3 pm (more info here)

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: Live music at C & P Coffee with Brita Ray Borough, 3-5 pm

SUNDAY NIGHT: Benefit for nurses Syd and Susie’s trip to Senegal to help provide health care (read about it here), The Bohemian, 5:30 pm

SUNDAY NIGHT: West Seattle Crop Circle’s first meeting for those interested in edible gardening, 6:30 pm – more here

SUNDAY NIGHT: All-ages live music at @ Skylark Cafe and Club with Kristi Nelson, Oldman Winter, David Nelson, 7 pm

SUNDAY NIGHT: Rock-A-Roke at Redline Music and Sports

Are we missing anything? Let us know! And between weekends, keep an eye on our continuously updated Events page.