(Photo by Stewart L., fleeting fog on Thursday)

Time for our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FOOD DRIVE: As previewed here last night, PCC West Seattle (2749 California SW) is hosting a food drive for the West Seattle Food Bank today through next Friday. The store’s open until 11 pm.

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: 10 am-11:30 am – open gym for little kids is back at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

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

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

BECOME A ‘DEMENTIA FRIEND’: Free informational session at The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW), 1 pm.

JAK’S GRILL OPENING NIGHT: 4 pm, official opening night for new location. (4209 SW Alaska)

‘FEATHER IN THE WIND’ ART POP-UP OPENING NIGHT: 5-7 pm opening reception for “5 participating artists creating a one-of-a-kind shopping experience in the upstairs annex of Alki Arts (6030 California SW).”

VETERANS’ APPRECIATION NIGHT: 5-9 pm at West Seattle VFW Hall (3602 SW Alaska). Free event with refreshments, all welcome.

YOUTH MINI-PRIDE PARADE: Co-hosted by Community School of West Seattle. Gather at Future Primitive in White Center (9832 14th SW) at 5 pm, parade through downtown WC, return to Future Primitive for treats.

FIRST FRIDAY AT HPIC: No building? No problem! Highland Park Improvement Club is hosting another First Friday celebration at 12th/Holden:

– Nepantla, artist mercado, and watercoloring!
– Kraken hot dogs
– Corn hole and other outdoor games
– Face painting
– Music, merch (!), and more!

Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Family-friendly – just show up!

COFFEEHOUSE OPEN MIC: 6-8 pm, open mic for all genres at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm. All ages, no cover.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Smells Like Queer Spirit: A PNW Queer Showcase, 5 pm at The Skylark, $10 suggested donation. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 7 pm doors, 7:30 pm show with Sawyer Best and The Hall’s own Mighty Wurlitzer. Get tickets here. (7904 35th SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Nate Thousand tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight: Hot Hail, Wisteria Lodge​.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!