WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: From Loop the ‘Lupe to low-bridge closure, 43 things to know

(Friday sunset, photographed by Gene Pavola)

First Saturday of June! Your list of West Seattle happenings, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, begins with two traffic alerts:

WEST SEATTLE LOW BRIDGE CLOSURE: The low bridge (Spokane Street Swing Bridge) is scheduled to close at 7 am for cylinder work – to all surface traffic, both motorized and non-motorized – and will stay closed potentially until 10 pm Sunday. (We’ll be watching for an early reopening; if you see it open before we do, please call or text 206-293-6302 if you can!)

16TH SW CLOSURE IN WHITE CENTER: The White Center Pride street festival (see listing below) will close 16th SW all day and into the very late night, between SW Roxbury and SW 100th.

Now, other notes for today/tonight!

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.

PLANT SALE TO FIGHT LUNG CANCER: 9 am to 3 pm, one last session of Amy‘s famous plant sale, raising money to fight lung cancer. (3703 SW 107th)

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: 9 am-4 pm at the Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex courts just west of Southwest Pool (2801 SW Thistle), the Westside Pickleball League hosts its big tournament: “We will have 150 players playing 201 games throughout the day, ages 16-82, and from as far away as New Mexico. It is a fundraiser for the Chief Sealth International High School athletic department.”

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

CAPERS’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 10 am-4 pm, help the Junction store (4525 California SW) celebrate 40 years in business – see our preview plus calendar listing. All-month 20 percent off storewide sale starts too!

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, at Hope Academy (9421 18th SW). Fresh produce, cooked-on-site food, body-care products, more.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 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.

BRUNCH POP-UP: 10:30 am-3 pm, Upwell hosts Villa Jerada! (4811 California SW)

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – Canceled this week, back next week.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library – Canceled this week.

LOOP THE ‘LUPE: Not too late to register if you’re not already signed up – go here or just show up! 11 am obstacle course 5K, noon Fun Run 5K, 12:15 pm Senior Saunter, 1 pm Kids’ Dash, plus barbecue, beer garden, music, all at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), fundraising for Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s social and community programs.

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Meet at 11 am at Log House Museum (61st/Stevens), after registering here. Suggested donation $15.

MAKERS’ ART MARKET: Unique shopping event with local artists/crafters at Alki Beach, 11 am-5 pm.

‘NO KINGS’ PEP RALLIES: 11 am-1 pm, join West Seattle Indivisible on the corners at Morgan, Alaska, Admiral Junctions with signs and noisemakers to promote next Saturday’s “No Kings” rallies.

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW)

FIFTH WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today to start the fifth of six preseason weekends before its 7-day-a-week season, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

FEATHER IN THE WIND POP-UP ART SHOW: Second of three days for this pop-up show featuring local artists in the upstairs annex at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), noon-6 pm, lineup in our calendar listing.

WHITE CENTER PRIDE STREET FESTIVAL: Noon-midnight, in the (closed) street on 16th SW from Roxbury to 100th, with music, DJs, dozens of vendors, all welcome.

VIP EXPERIENCE DURING WHITE CENTER PRIDE: Also starting at noon, ticketed experience offered by Boombox and Lumber Yard.

SOUTH DELRIDGE GATHERING DURING WHITE CENTER PRIDE: Terraplanted and Mr. B’s Mead Center have festivities until 8 pm in the 9400 block of Delridge Way, just north of Roxbury.

WEST SEATTLE HS STUDENT-ORGANIZED CAR SHOW: Noon-3:30 pm in the school parking lot, entries welcome as well as spectators! (3000 California SW)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-2 pm (closing early today) – see the exhibit about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

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

SIGN-MAKING PARTY FOR ‘NO KINGS’ RALLY: 1-4:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) with West Seattle Indivisible, looking ahead to next Saturday’s nationwide rallies.

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).

BUILDING WITH COILS: At the Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), 12:30-2:30 pm, “All materials included. Coils made using the extruder, you will create a pot or vase and add color with slip. Items created will be available for pick up after 2 weeks.” Contact Frances at 206-330-7027 to register.

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can you may request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area. Come support our student winemakers and join us for a student tasting.

FREE MASSAGE: Walk into Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) 3-5 pm for short, specific free massage.

WEST SEATTLE HS ALL-SCHOOL REUNION: 4-7 pm at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW), as previewed here. See the schedule here, including the Classic Car Show just outside the school.

SIP AND SPIN: Introduction to wheel-throwing at Rain City Clay (4208 SW 100th), 6-8:30 pm.

‘FORWARD TOGETHER’: 34th District Democrats‘ fundraising celebration, 6:30 pm at Washington State Black Legacy Institute (2656 42nd SW), ticket info in our calendar listing.

REIKI SOUND BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio and Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

WEST SEATTLE BANDS AT THE SKYLARK: Princess Pulpit, Malty and the Rain, Potholes at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 7 pm, $10 cover, all ages.

DUB SEA FISH STICKS: 7:05 pm home game tonight at Steve Cox Memorial Park‘s Mel Olson Stadium. (1321 SW 102nd, White Center). Go here for tickets.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Mothtide, feat. Pruett and Pilot Seat, 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – get tickets here.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s the Future Shock Prince Tribute at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Up for Saturday night singing? 10 pm karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!