(Wednesday sunset photo by Tony Tschanz)

Yes, it’s game night again, but there’s more happening in West Seattle and vicinity before/during/after! Here’s our list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more for today/tonight/days and weeks ahead):

FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is opening its free community playspace, 9 am-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. (42nd/Juneau)

DROP-IN COWORK HANGOUT AT THE VOID: Coffee and connections, new weekly casual coworking hangout at The Void, 10 am-noon. (5048 35th SW)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Fall is a perfect time to plant! Explore the possibilities – the center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

SOUTHWEST ARTIST SHOWCASE: Art is on display throughout Southwest Library (9010 California SW), and you can visit any time during regular hours, 10 am-6 pm today.

LUNCH AND LEARN ABOUT TAX DEDUCTIONS: Free hourlong lunch-and-learn event at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW; WSB sponsor), noon-1 pm.

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

DROP-IN CHESS: High Point Library‘s weekly event is back today, 4-5:30 pm for players under 18. (3411 SW Raymond)

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

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – 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!

RAT CITY ART AND FOOD WALK: At a variety of venues in South Delridge and White Center, 5-8 pm. See the participant list here.

MADAME B’S DARK BAZAAR: One of the Rat City stops is Madame B’s Dark Bazaar at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), where the bazaar is on from 5 to 8 pm, spooky storytelling 8-10 pm.

POSTCARDS FOR DEMOCRACY HAPPY HOUR: 5-7 pm gathering at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW) for long-distance advocacy.

MARINERS’ ALCS GAME 4: Still looking for a place to watch? Here are some options.

‘WELCOME THE ORCAS’ KICKOFF: Meet up with The Whale Trail at Elliott Bay Brewing in The Junction (4720 California SW), 5:30-8:30 pm, for the kickoff of this all-fall-long event.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, now leaving from Future Primitive Beer Bar (2536 Alki SW), it’s the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Is walking more your speed? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL CANCELED: Because of the M’s game.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 7 pm doors, 8 pm music: Christopher Ellis, Polari, Lottie Johnston, Summerray. $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘THE ROOMMATE’ AT ARTSWEST: Final week! 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has info including the ticket link. (4711 California SW)

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Kingblind & Teenage Rampage, 8 pm.

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!