Food celebration at SSC, ‘Lion King’ at OLG, crosstown softball, Singing Resistance, more for your West Seattle Thursday

April 30, 2026 9:58 am
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(WSB’s Anne Higuera photographed West Seattle from the sky on Wednesday)

Here are highlights for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks again to everyone who sends events for us to share!):

FOOD CELEBRATION AT SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE: Happening now! But you can still get there for the 10:30 am-12:30 pm food-for-sale pop-up, and the 12:30 pm baking competition – details in our preview.

FREE PLAYSPACE: Church of the Nazarene‘s free drop-in space is open until noon. (42nd SW and SW Juneau)

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Whether you’re planting or planning – 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: From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can go listen!) Often C & P Coffee, we’re told (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: One big game on the Metro League schedule today. At 4 pm, Chief Sealth IHS and West Seattle HS face off in softball at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

DROP-IN CHESS: For young players, 4 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

PRIDE FAMILY BOOK CLUB: 4:30 pm at White Center Library (1409 SW 107th)

MAY DAY EVE DEMONSTRATION: West Seattle Indivisible members will be out at Fauntleroy/Alaska 4:30-6 pm.

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

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

‘THE LION KING’ AT OLG: Two performances of this year’s musical, 5 and 7:30 pm, community invited to the student show! At the Walmesley Center (35th/Myrtle).

HELP HARVEST FOOD: Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) needs volunteers to help harvest fresh food that will be donated to food banks (and you can take some home too). Just be there 5-7 pm!

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)

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

TOAST TO TR: 5:30 pm fundraiser for Transitional Resources, at The Georgetown Stables (98 S. Nebraska).

LISTENING PARTIES AT EASY STREET: Two tonight in-storeKacey Musgraves at 5:30 pm, Kneecap at 7 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

SINGING RESISTANCE ON MAY DAY EVE: Potluck and park sing – gather at 6 pm at Elizabeth House (3201 SW Graham).

POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – bring your own console.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, starting from Good Society (California SW and SW Lander), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run!

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: If you’d rather walk, meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fontanelle for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

DUSTY THURSDAYS AT TIM’S: 6-9 pm, The Dusty 45s preceded by Evan Wallace, outdoors, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 7 pm at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW), discussing “Madame Restell.”

PINBALL TOURNAMENT: Monthly pinball tournament tonight tonight at 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE VOID: One of the newest West Seattle trivia nights! 7:30 pm, with prizes, at The Void (5048 California SW).

‘WALDEN’ AT ARTSWEST: Closing week begins at 7:30 pm for ArtsWest‘s current play. (4711 California SW)

AT REVELRY ROOM: Music happens tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW) – it’s BYO Vinyl Night starting at 8 pm. 21+.

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!

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