In the absence of our regular daily preview, here are four events happening TONIGHT that might be of interest:

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN-UPS: If you would rather sign up in person than online, you’re welcome at the West Seattle High School library (3000 California SW) tonight, 6-8 pm – more info here.

THE WHALE TRAIL PRESENTS WHALE TALES: Orca researcher Mark Sears helps The Whale Trail kick off a winter series of speakers/events, 6:30 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor; 5612 California SW), with Seal Sitters and “Diver Laura” James from tox-ick.org on hand too – online registration is over so get there early to see if there’s room ($5 donation).

THE ART OF SOUP: Just found out from Krystal Kelley at Mind Unwind that Freshy’s proprietor and legendary soupmaker Amber is back from maternity leave and teaching the class for the first time tonight, 6:30 pm at M/U (2206 California SW), with a few spots still open! $50 includes food, wine, and recipes.

THE BIRDS, THE BEES, & KIDS: Got a kid who’s “that age” and looking for helpful advice on broaching The Subject? Amy Lang tackles the topic (how to talk to kids about love and healthy relationships, not just the s-e-x part) at Concord International School (723 S. Concord) in South Park at 6:30 tonight, presented by the Concord PTA. All welcome; Spanish translation available.

And of course there’s more on the calendar …