Art, sports, music, games, RainWise, more for your West Seattle Wednesday

(Lincoln Park photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening for October’s first Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (and if we’re missing something – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thanks!):

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy (this is a last-minute reminder, so would-be walkers can set their calendars for next Wednesday morning!).

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore. (4522 California SW)

FREE ECO-TOUR: Starting at the Duwamish Longhouse (4705 West Marginal Way SW), 11 am-noon. (Friday and Saturday too, if you miss this one!)

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE – DROPOFFS BEGIN: As explained in our calendar listing, the annual Southwest Artist Showcase starts this weekend at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), and you can participate just by bringing in up to 3 artworks for inclusion. Library’s open noon-8 pm today for the first day of dropoffs.

NO AMERICAN MAH JONGG TODAY: Afternoon meetups are still on hold until The Missing Piece reopens in its new West Seattle Junction location.

FREE KIDS’ ART WORKSHOP: With Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), 3 pm.

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: hosts Roosevelt for slowpitch softball at 4:30 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) … West Seattle HS hosts Holy Names in volleyball, 7 pm (3000 California SW).

ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, new weekly event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix your broken item instead of throwing it out! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

MUSIC AT C & P: Rhythm and Roots Night at C & P Coffee, 6-8 pm: “For fans of roots, blues and heritage music and acoustic music with a variety of instrumentation beyond guitar (dobro, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, hand drums, etc.)” All ages, no cover. (5612 California SW)

POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, drop in and create! If you want some inspiration, this month’s spotlight project is a seasonal pumpkin luminary. (3400 Harbor SW)

FREE ART CLASS: 6-8 pm, pay what you can, all levels invited to explore watercolors at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly happy-hour meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

CRIBBAGE NIGHT: 6 pm at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required, come play!

CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: 6 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) – this month’s book is “The Midwich Cuckoos” by John Wyndham.

PIANO NIGHT AT UPWELL: 6 pm, music with your beverage(s) at Upwell Coffee and Wine! (4811 California SW)

TONE CIRCLE: 6 pm at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), “show up and sing!” Preregistration required. $20.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: An energetic way to mark the middle of the week – the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome, regardless of pace!

GET RAINWISE: In-person event at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) with info on how to get a rebate for a cistern and/or rain garden on your property, if you’re eligible! 6:30 pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)

MUSIC BINGO: Weekly music bingo at at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.

KUNDALINI YOGA: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska). $35.

TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia spots on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and it’s an 8:30 pm start for trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: West Seattle’s longest-running open mic – 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: You’re invited to sing at the pub starting at 8:45 pm. (2306 California SW)

Planning something that’s open to community participation/observation? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Pearl October 1, 2025 (10:16 am)

Gorgeous photo, Theresa!

CC October 1, 2025 (10:26 am)

I wish people didn’t feed the squirrels. Some of them are getting a bit aggressive along the bluff trail west of the north playground.

Sarah October 1, 2025 (2:29 pm)

A few weeks ago I watched one run up into a parked stroller, which had a sleeping baby in it! Ran over shouting to scare it off. The poor dad, who was pushing his older toddler on the zipline, was pretty freaked out. The squirrel was certainly attracted by the toddler snacks in the stroller, but they wouldn’t be so bold if people didn’t feed them all the time.

Sarah October 1, 2025 (10:37 am)

Please, please, please don’t feed the squirrels in public parks. The north end of the bluff trail in Lincoln Park is overrun by the squirrel mafia. One literally cannot pause while walking without a squirrel attempting to run up their leg. This is besides the fact that there is now constantly peanut debris all around in the area–an area filled with small children, due to the proximity to the playground. Peanut allergies are common and severe! But mostly, I’m so sick of the (invasive Eastern grey) squirrels attempting to run up my shoe if I dare pause.

noPeanut October 1, 2025 (11:37 am)

Cute photo of Lincoln Park squirrels that appear to be “domesticated” by people feeding them peanuts.

Feeding wild animals is banned in Washington State Parks and is highly discouraged by Seattle Parks and wildlife advocates.

Peanuts in particular should not be fed to squirrels for their own health, but a larger issue is the peanut shells and the large number of children with peanut allergies.
My daughter’s allergist warned against going to a Mariners game because of her anaphylactic allergy to peanuts.

With so many people feeding peanuts to squirrels and crows, Seattle is riddled with peanut shells that threaten many like our daughter. It is a long ten second count after stabbing your four year old in the thigh with an epipen before pulling it out.

I just don’t understand those people with belt pouches of peanuts who throw them out as they walk drawing a murder that follows, scattering shells?

Maybe they are not aware of the threats they are inadvertently causing and they can support wildlife through many organizations.

Please no peanuts?

WSOwl October 1, 2025 (1:39 pm)

I love feeding squirrels!

Sarah October 1, 2025 (3:26 pm)

Now WSOwl, did you mean you like feeding on squirrels? Or maybe feeding squirrels to your young? :-)
walkerws October 1, 2025 (5:44 pm)

Please don’t, unless you take pleasure in being a person who is actively making the world worse.

Lola October 2, 2025 (7:53 am)

It is a picture people. Meant to spark happiness along the path today. Please stop with all of the OMG my child is allergic to peanuts comments.. Please just enjoy the photo without all of the negative comments. Enjoy, be happy.

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