Above, that’s the newest image from the traffic cam at the scene of what will be today’s biggest event – Admiral Funktion. More on that a bit later in our list of what’s up today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

NO SSV CLOSURE: Our first major traffic note – the Spokane Street Viaduct (continuation of West Seattle Bridge between 99 and I-5) is fully open this weekend; no work because of the rain.

GARAGE/YARD SALES: See what’s listed today in the WSB Community Forums.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

ALSO AT WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 8 am also brings the kickoff of the Get Fit training program – walkers, new runners, all welcome, start your three-month journey to a big event!

BIG BLUE TRUCK: Fourth weekend of the Northwest Center‘s donation-dropoff truck‘s return to West Seattle! You’ll find it outside WaFd Bank (4102 California SW). Our calendar listing has info on what items the truck will accept. 9 am-5 pm.

GREAT CROSS-SOUND RACE CANCELED: Weather on the water won’t be safe for paddlers and rowers to make this annual roundtrip race from/to Alki.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET:Your weekly Saturday opportunity to go get fresh food from growers and makers – 10 am-2 pm, the market’s fourth season offers produce, plants, condiments, prepared food, more! (9421 18th SW; WSB sponsor)

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: You’re invited to join others taking a walk in Lincoln Park (meet at 47th/Fauntleroy), 10 am.

SSC GARDEN CENTER, WITH THE OTTER PUP: Summer gardening season isn’t over yet – even though we’re getting a taste of fall weather. Student-grown plants await you at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus, 10 am-3 pm. Plus: The Otter Pup is open by the center, with coffee, ice cream, and other treats!

STORY TIME AT SEOLA POND: 10 am outdoor story time with local teacher – note that we have not reconfirmed whether the weather is expected to affect this – here’s where to find the pond.

FUNDRAISING SALE: West Seattle band THEM is raising money for their first tour – with a yard sale at 30th SW/SW Webster, 10 am-6 pm.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am in West Seattle, registration required – see full details in our calendar listing.

MORNING MUSIC: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 California SW).

ADMIRAL FUNKTION STREET PARTY: The big day is here – and rain or shine, this street party is on, confirms the Admiral Neighborhood Association. 11 am-8 pm, come join the party on California Avenue SW between SW Admiral Way and SW College – live music (here’s the schedule), vendors and organizations (here’s the list), food and drink (your fave Admiral restaurants/bars are working on special offerings), other activities. We’ll be reporting from the Funktion again this year, so look for updates on WSB throughout the day.

BENEFIT BBQ: West Seattle Thriftway (California/Fauntleroy; WSB sponsor) is grilling Uli’s Famous Sausages hot dogs 11 am-3 pm, proceeds benefiting Seattle Humane – go get lunch!

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK OPEN: Spraypark season continues, even under the clouds – open 11 am-8 pm, free, every day through Labor Day. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

FREE COOL TREAT FOR YOUR PUP: Again today, you’re invited to treat your dog to something tasty and free! Noon-3 pm at All the Best Pet Care (4722 Fauntleroy Way SW; WSB sponsor), bring in your dog for a free frozen treat!

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), bonus weekly session of long-distance advocacy, drop-ins welcome.

COLMAN POOL: Open noon-7 pm on the Lincoln Park shore – find the session schedule online. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

LINCOLN PARK WADING POOL CLOSED: Unlike Colman Pool, the wading pool is weather-dependent, and it won’t open today since the required 70-degree sunshine is NOT in the forecast.

SOUTHWEST POOL CLOSED: The city-run indoor pool will stay closed for repairs and maintenance until after Labor Day.

BURGER POP-UP: While you’re at the Admiral festival, wander south a bit, where The Good Society (California/Lander) has another smash-burger pop-up noon-5 pm (plus the official Funktion beer).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm. (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: The tasting room/wine bar is open 1-6 pm with student-produced wines and “affordable eats” at the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

ART MARKET AND SMASH BROS. TOURNAMENT: Double event at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW in White Center) – shop from 3-5, play from 5-7, burger purchase gets you a free tournament entry ($5 otherwise). Grand prize awaits tournament winner!

NEPENTHE’S WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: 3-5 pm, show up at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) with a specific problem to be addressed by massage, and you’ll get a free (gratuities appreciated) trial of their work.

WEST SEATTLE MRS. ROPER ROMP: Join the Helens! Get into your caftan and wig and hang out with West Seattle’s Mrs. Ropers. This is now set up to be an all-day event – with a group-photo gathering at Junction Plaza Park (42nd/Alaska) at 5:30 pm – and a variety of local businesses offering discounts and specials for COSTUMED participants dining and/or shopping starting as early as brunch – mapped here, with more details in these three graphics (here, here, here). UPDATE: Those three links were from the organizers’ page early today, but one business contacted us with an update: No all-day happy hour at Matador but they do have a special – “$10 California Ave Hawaiian Cocktail.”

POURING WEST SEATTLE: Multiple West Seattle wineries all pouring for you under one roof, 4-7 pm at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) – get your ticket online so it doesn’t sell out before you get there!

SALSA AND BACHATA ON ALKI: 4:30 pm lesson, 5:30 pm dancing, buy your wristband when you get there – look for the dance floor by Alki Statue of Liberty (61st/Alki).

CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND ART OF WALLY SHOUP: Doors 6:30, music 7 at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – details in our calendar listing. $10.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Paul Gerard at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm, no cover, all ages.

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: “A jam-packed night of music with the proceeds generously being donated to the Skylark’s relocation fund! Carl Christensen and the Lake Flora Band, Hayward Sun, Rae, and Bird Bones, plus a silent auction. At, of course, The Skylark tonight, 7 pm doors, 8 pm music, $10-$20. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT SPRUCE HILL WINERY: Amelia Day performs, 7:30 pm. Reservations required – contact info is in our calendar listing. (2960 4th Ave S., SODO; WSB sponsor)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Shonuph. (4547 California SW)

JARAY’S DJ: 9 pm, DJ Buzsy at Jaray’s Lounge (2216 SW Orchard).

KARAOKE AT THE PIZZERIA: Saturday nights, you can sing at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW), starting at 10 pm.

West Seattle event coming up? If the community’s welcome, your event belongs on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!