Alki Community Council focuses on safety. Plus: 20+ more options for your West Seattle Thursday

(Sun setting behind Mount Jupiter – photographed by Dan Ciske)

Another spectacular sunny spring day! Here’s what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

HOLY WEEK: Many of the churches that sent us their schedules have Maundy Thursday services tonight. Here’s the ongoing list.

GENE JUAREZ OPENS IN WEST SEATTLE: Today is the first day for the new Gene Juarez Salon & Spa (4730 California SW; WSB sponsor) in West Seattle, hours 9 am-7 pm.

FAUNTLEROY FERRY TERMINAL BRIEFING: WSF is making its presentation to the Seattle Design Commission right now – if you missed our preview and aren’t already watching, you’ll find the video link here.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring is now in its fourth week! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

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

SPORTS: – No local high-school games/matches on the schedule today.

DROP-IN CHESS: Spring-break event at High Point Library! 4-5:30 pm. All skill levels. (3411 SW Raymond)

POSTCARD HAPPY HOUR: Postcards 4 Democracy invites you to drop in at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW) 5-7 pm for the monthly evening edition of this long-distance advocacy event.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events tonight here – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s C. Davis Texas BBQ.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: This is also an every-Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: HPCS is also the starting point tonight for running 3 miles, or walking a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm, returning for beverages – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle!

JAZZ & BLUES OPEN MIC: New 5-8 pm open mic at Northwest Wine Academy on the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) north side.

(added) RAT CITY ART AND FOOD WALK: Plenty to enjoy on this gorgeous night, all around White Center and South Delridge, 5-8 pm. See the venue and artist list here!

GET RAINWISE! Are you eligible for subsidized rain-garden or cistern improvements? Links are in our calendar listing for tonight’s 6 pm webinar.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run departs from The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

PASSOVER: Sixth night. One local church is hosting a seder – look for Bethany Community Church on our list.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Should be another awesome night to walk – meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

SUMMER SAFETY IN ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL’S SPOTLIGHT: 6:30 pm at Alki Bathhouse (60th/Alki), guests from police to park rangers will be there for updates and Q&A. In-person only; details in our preview.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Single-release concert! Your Local Getaway Driver, Concrete Island, Carson Daniel, Chirality, doors at 6, music at 7. $10 at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts spinning early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Tophone, starting at 7 pm.

‘ATHENA’ AT ARTSWEST: Second week of the run begins, 7:30 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse (4711 California SW), for “Athena,” by Gracie Gardner – get tickets here.

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

Karen April 17, 2025 (12:00 pm)

Any word about Water Taxi not running until afternoon this Sunday, April 20 for Seacrest Park maintenance? Saw an unclear sign at Pier 50 yesterday, but nothing on their website.Also, will WS Farmers Market be open this Sunday?Thanks

WSB April 17, 2025 (1:11 pm)

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Farmers’ Market, yes. They don’t close on holidays, at least so far they haven’t. I’ll ask about the Sunday thing.
- WSB April 17, 2025 (1:54 pm)
  
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  Good eye, here’s the reply I got – “The Seacrest Dock will get its annual underwater cleaning Sunday morning April 20. Service will be suspended during the cleanup. Volunteer divers and staff from Seattle Dive Tours will go under the dock and pull away debris that is a hazard to both the water taxi and the people diving around and near the dock. Service to West Seattle will be suspended Sunday morning, but sailings will resume Sunday afternoon from Pier 50 starting at 1:30 p.m.” (Will publish something separately shortly, thanks again! They’re not planning to send notices out till tomorrow.)