Biggest event on the schedule for the hours ahead is the first West Seattle Art Walk of the year – here again is the list of venues, both those showcasing art, and those with food/drink specials:

Here’s the updated preview of specific receptions and specials for tonight, and our preview of several highlights. Most – but not all! – start around 5 pm.

Also happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: The center reopens today ad is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

CITY COUNCILMEMBER AT CHAMBER: As previewed last night (follow that link for RSVP info), City Councilmember Rob Saka speaks to the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce during their 11:30 am lunch meeting at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW).

STATE REPRESENTATIVE AT C&P: As noted in that same preview, State House Rep. Emily Alvarado will be at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) for a coffee chat at 1 pm

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for info on where they’re playing today.

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three events tonight at this venue – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Paparepas.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: A regular Thursday feature at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – details here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: And then, run or walk the neighborhood with the Run Club, leaving from HPCS at 6:30 pm – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: The West Seattle winery’s cozy tasting room/wine bar is open 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle – and art, as Viscon Cellars is an Art Walk venue!

MUSIC HISTORY: As previewed here (follow that link for RSVP info), this month’s Words, Writers, Southwest Stories online presentation tells the “Untold Story of Northwest Rock ‘n’ Roll,” starting at 6 pm.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: The 6 pm weekly run is now departing from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy – details in our calendar listing.

DORIS BROWN HERITAGE DOCUMENTARY: As previewed here, a West Seattle directory’s film “Last Lap,” about former longtime West Seattleite with an incredible running career Doris Brown Heritage, has its Seattle premiere at 7 pm tonight on Queen Anne, with Heritage herself scheduled to attend.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Supreme La Rock starting at 8 pm.

COMEDY: Jokes at The Junction comedy show, 8 pm at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW) – go here for ticket(s)!

Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

P,S. As pointed out by a commenter, today is the National Day of Mourning for former president Jimmy Carter, and most USPS services are suspended for the day, among other things.