West Seattle, Washington
10 Sunday
One other unique performance tomorrow afternoon – it’s your last chance to see “Little Shop of Horrors“ presented by and at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), 2 pm Sunday. Nathan from Denny-Sealth Performing Arts, who sent us the pics, says, “Super entertaining, a show not to be missed.”
You can get tickets here!
(Behind-the-scenes rehearsal clip for The Byrd Ensemble’s Handel concert)
Sunday afternoon, The Byrd Ensemble returns to West Seattle, and you can get a deal right now on tickets. Here’s what tomorrow’s concert is all about:
The Byrd Ensemble and players present a program inspired by the Carmelite Vespers of 1707. The program features Handel’s Dixit Dominus, Laudate pueri, Nisi Dominus, Saeviat tellus inter rigores, and chant, for baroque orchestra, choir, and soloists. The program features guest concertmaster and internationally acclaimed violinist Augusta McKay Lodge.​​​
The concert is at 3 pm Sunday (May 3) at West Seattle’s Holy Rosary Church (42nd SW and SW Genesee). You can go here for program details and tickets, and on the checkout screen, you can enter the discount code WSBLOG to get 30 percent off your ticket(s). The Byrd Ensemble, directed by Markdavin Obenza, is sponsoring WSB this weekend to amplify the news about it.
Open Seattle’s summer of soccer next weekend as West Seattle’s two pre-pro clubs play their home openers on Mother’s Day! Ticket deal, too, per this announcement from the clubs:
Mother’s Day at the Match: Junction & Rhodies FC Kick Off 2026 Season with Doubleheader
West Seattle soccer is back, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a full day of community, family fun, and high-level competition on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10. Junction FC and Rhodies FC will open their 2026 home season with a doubleheader at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex, creating a festive matchday atmosphere designed for fans of all ages—especially moms.
Festivities begin at 1:00 PM, with the beer and wine garden opening early alongside a full lineup of pre-match entertainment. Fans can expect a lively environment featuring a live DJ, yard games, family-friendly activities, and face painting, plus special Mother’s Day touches and giveaways throughout the day.
On the field, the action kicks off with:
2:00 PM – Rhodies FC vs Tacoma Galaxy
5:15 PM – Junction FC vs Tacoma StarsOff the field, the club is offering a special Mother’s Day promotion with buy 3 tickets, get 1 free, making it easy for families and friend groups to enjoy the day together. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or looking for a fun way to spend Mother’s Day in West Seattle, this event blends sport, community, and celebration into one memorable day! Grab your crew, bring mom, and come be part of it .
(WSB photos)
You still have two hours to get to West Seattle’s only comic-book store Tails to Astonish (5633 California SW) on Free Comic Book Day. You can get one free even if you don’t buy anything, more than one if you do. Proprietors Shaun and Nicole are having a sale for the occasion too.
The shop – in its fifth year – is open until 5 pm today.
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)
Annie Olson is one of the firefighters on duty today at Station 11, 16th SW and SW Holden in Highland Park, one of the SFD stations all over the city open to visitors right now as part of the city’s Neighbor Day. Station 11 is one of five fire stations (11, 29, 32, 36, 37) in West Seattle; firefighters remain on duty, and it’s been a busy day, so we can’t guarantee who you’ll see when you visit one – the open house lasts until 3 pm. (More pics later.)
ADDED EARLY SUNDAY: As promised, more photos:
And the whole crew:
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)
11:47 AM: Thanks for the tips and sorry to be late on this. The “scenes of violence” call around 11 am in the 7900 block of Delridge Way was dispatched as a domestic-violence attack – a 41-year=old man allegedly attacking his mother, allegedly armed with a knife. Police know who they are looking for, a man described so far as white, 5’10”, and unclothed. Our crew just got there and says police are outside the residence trying to get the suspect to come out, making announcements via loudspeaker.
12:07 PM: Police are setting up a command post. Our crew says traffic is still being allowed through the area on Delridge.
12:29 PM: Our crew nearby says they’re still trying to talk the suspect out – assuming he’s inside – it’s not clear how certain they are of that.
1:17 PM: SFD tells us the victim is a 61-year-old woman who was in stable condition when taken to the hospital. No word yet on the status of the suspect.
1:24 PM: Now they’re closing Delridge between Holden and Thistle.
2:21 PM: SPD SWAT is on scene.
2:49 PM: Our crew says officers have gone into the house, with a K-9.
3:23 PM: Our crew reports the officers are back outside now.
3:28 PM: And now SWAT is leaving.
3:36 PM: Our crew reports that other police have left and Delridge has reopened, with no one detained so far as we have seen.
ADDED: Other photos from the response, including the law-enforcement drone brought in by King County deputies:
ADDED: The initial SPD summary was finally released:
At 1051 hours, officers responded to a residence in the 7900 block of Delridge Way Southwest. The victim advised that her son had attacked her before arming himself with a knife. Officers arrived on the scene and contacted the victim, a 61-year-old woman. Officers developed Probable Cause to arrest a 41-year-old man for domestic violence assault and felony harassment. Officers believed that the suspect had barricaded himself inside the residence. HNT and SWAT arrived on the scene, attempted several hours to get the suspect to come out from the residence, but was not successful. Officers obtained a warrant to arrest the suspect inside the residence. SWAT conducted a search of the house, but the suspect was not inside. Patrol Officers processed the scene and cleared. The victim was transported to the hospital by AMR for evaluation.
It’s been a busy morning, but as promised, we finalized the map and list for West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2026, and have published both the interactive map an the printable list of sales (a record 644 sales, 38 pages!). See the map here; the printable list is linked there, but here’s the direct link. It’s also available via the WSB menu (look for GARAGE SALE DAY MAP). To recap:
-WSCGSD is always (since 2005) the second Saturday in May – this year, that’s May 9th
-Official sale hours are 9 am-3 pm, but as you’ll see in the listings, some are starting earlier and/or ending later, and some are adding extra days
-The listings are those of sellers who registered between April 1 and April 22 – all sizes and types of sales, all around the area!
What we do from here is continue to get the word out – we do that in myriad ways, including WSB stories plus posters and ads – and since we’ve had the benefit of having read all 640+ listings, we will be making lists of sales with certain features or focuses. We’ll also get a note out to sellers later today including, if interested, the template for your “Official Sale” sign. Updates to come!
6:36 AM: Also in the pre-dawn hours, a carjacking on Harbor Avenue SW, on the first night of new “summer safety” hours from Alki Beach Park to Don Armeni Boat Ramp (a short distance east of where this happened). Thanks for the tip on this; according to archived police radio, the initial report came in as a driver hitting a parked vehicle in the 1000 block of Harbor Avenue just before 4 am. Reports then came in about a driver being carjacked at the scene and suspect(s) taking off in that vehicle, described as a gray Chrysler Pacifica. At least one was reported to be armed; one 911 caller had reported hearing possible shots but police say they found no evidence, or witnesses, of gunfire. As this was all being investigated, police found a different vehicle (update, not clear yet if this was a different scene), a Toyota sedan, that had been stolen in a South Seattle carjacking earlier in the night. We’re asking police for more info on all this, and also sorting through photos sent by the tipster (thank you).
6:48 AM: The photo above was taken after the crash; the one below shows police with a vehicle left behind (a Toyota, but we don’t know yet if it’s the one referenced above):
ADDED MONDAY: We got the incident narrative from SPD today:
At approximately 03:56 hours, officers responded to 1005 Harbor AV SW in reference to a Robbery/Carjacking complaint where officers met the victim (V1/XXXX XXXX) on scene.
The V1 advised that he was traveling north on Alki AV SW when he approached what looked like a motor vehicle collision. The V1 advised that he slowed his vehicle to maneuver around the debris in the roadway when he noticed at least one of two male subjects running toward him.
Fearing the subject may have been injured from the collision, the V1 advised that he stopped his vehicle. That’s when the subject reportedly pointed a black handgun at the V1’s head by placing his hand inside of the V1’s vehicle through an open front glass window and demanded that the V1 exit his vehicle.
The subject demanded the passwords to the V1’s cell phones before fleeing the scene in the V1’s vehicle traveling south on Harbor AV SW toward the West Seattle Bridge. No injuries were reported during this incident.
There was limited clothing description provided for the suspects and there was no tracking device available on this vehicle but the vehicle has been entered into NCIC as stolen.
(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
As the weekend begins, here’s our highlight list, as usual mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar (if we’re missing something, text info ASAP to 206-293-6302):
LINCOLN PARK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: From West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor):
West Seattle Runner is doing a group run field trip to Lincoln Park! Many of our runners/walkers are doing the One Step Closer event in in August and we want to get everyone familiar with the route. Those who are not doing the event are coming to the field trip for the opportunity to run and walk in a beautiful place with friendly people. We will meet at 8 am at the upper parking lot Look for the bright orange West Seattle Runner tent, you cannot miss us! We will be at the tent from 8 to 10 am, so you can leave belongings safely with us. If you finish your workout after we leave, we will take your belongings back to the shop with us and you can pick up until we close at 5pm at West Seattle Runner.
WHITE CENTER REFRESH: Annual community cleanup at multiple sites; volunteers are gathering at 8:30 am at White Center HUB (8th SW and SW 108th) – details here.
WEST SEATTLE GARDEN CLUB SALE: 9 am-3 pm, annual plant sale! (6353 50th SW)
FREE MEDITATION: For a calming start to your Saturday, check out Heavily Meditated, 9 am free meditation at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
INTRODUCTORY WALK and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile before the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fontanelle.
WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO: First class of the month is at 9:30 am, all levels welcome, at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW)
OPEN HOUSE & PLAY-TO-CONNECT @ THE BRIDGE SCHOOL: 10 am-noon at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10030 28th SW; WSB sponsor), not just a chance to tour the school, but also to play!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: At West Seattle’s only comic-book store, Tails to Astonish (5633 California SW), one free comic book today for everyone who stops in, more with a purchase! 10 am-5 pm.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open, with newly expanded Saturday hours 10 am-4 pm (61st SW and SW Stevens).
SSC GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, open today! New plants in! North end of campus at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor)
VASHON ISLAND ART-STUDIO TOUR: This weekend and next, 10 am-5 pm both days, you can tour art studios around Vashon. (WSB sponsor)
MASTER GARDENERS AT DELRIDGE HOME DEPOT: They’re back, 10 am-2 pm – take them your toughest garden questions and get free expert answers! (Delridge/Orchard)
SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am weekends at Admiral Pub, sing to classics – table reservation includes a brunch buffet! (2306 California SW)
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.
FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am today – free, weekly, in-person, critique-free group – details including location are in our calendar listing.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), for families with kids up to 5 years old.
ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Preregister here ASAP, then show up at the Log House Museum (61st SW and SW Stevens) for this morning’s 11 am walking tour.
SEATTLE CHINESE GARDEN PEONY FESTIVAL: 11 am-4 pm, with performances and other activities starting at noon. The garden is on the north end of the campus of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor)
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 11 am-4 pm for tool-borrowing!. Find the WSTL on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).
MONTHLY COMMUNITY WORKOUT: 11:30 am at CrossFit West Seattle (4200 SW Admiral Way) – preregister here.
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Community visitors welcome noon-3 pm at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard).
MOUNTAIN MADNESS GEAR SWAP: 12-2 pm, bring your gently used outdoor gear to the Mountain Madness offices and swap for new gear! (9249 17th SW)
FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSES: 1-3 pm, as part of Seattle’s Neighbor Day, all fire stations around the city will open to the public; our calendar listing has the five West Seattle stations’ locations.
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: Open 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ X 2: The student. production at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle) has two performances today/tonight, 2 and 7 pm.
FREE MASSAGE: Walk-in clinic with “short, specific sessions” at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.
‘NOURISH AND FLOURISH’: 6 pm, West Seattle Food Bank‘s biggest annual fundraiser at 4105 in SODO (4105 Airport Way) – ticket sales have closed so this is just a reminder for ticketholders, it’s happening tonight!
‘WALDEN’ AT ARTSWEST: Final weekend continues for ArtsWest‘s current play, 7:30 pm curtain. (4711 California SW)
CARTOON MESS AT KENYON HALL: Cartoon Mess Live! at Kenyon Hall, 7:30 pm, a fave at The Hall. (7904 35th SW)
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Roxbury Saints, Insect Man, Royal Blunder – $10 at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
MUSIC AT TIM’S: ALJ Afronova // Bao Bella // Mara Cara at Tim’s in White Center, 8 pm, all ages. (16th SW & SW 98th)
REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm, DJ Vega. (4547 California SW)
SATURDAY NIGHT SKATING: 9 pm to midnight, skate at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk & hip-hop, $18 plus $5 skate rental.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night singing with Rone at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
If you’re planning a West Seattle event, and it’s open to the community, our calendar is open for you; listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
5:22 AM: Thanks for the tips. The eastbound West Seattle Bridge is blocked by the aftermath of a crash and drivers are being diverted to 99.
(Framegrab from traffic camera)
5:29 AM: The crash scene is east of 99. Only crash on the SFD log was near the 4th Avenue exit just after 2 am,
5:39 AM: Police have just reopened the eastbound bridge. … According to archived police radio, SFD closed the entire bridge aroun 3:40 am for safety reasons – because “multiple vehicles” passing the scene pre-closure almost hit them.
7:09 AM: An SFD spokesperson just told us “there were no patients” at the scene. So we’re still trying to solve the mystery of why one fire unit was there for two hours.
7:33 AM: SFD spokesperson Kaila Lafferty elaborates, “It was a non-injury collision but the vehicle was not able to move. The crew was at the collision site until SPD was able to respond so they could hand the scene over. The crew ended up blocking lanes for safety due to the high rate of speed drivers kept passing the incident.”
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