West Seattle, Washington
23 Sunday
Going to The Junction? Don’t miss this season’s final Sundays in the Alley behind Carmilia’s – a mini-fair with vendors and music – The Sheltones are playing oldies today:
Vendors today include Angie with The Little Merle…
Chelsea and her pop-up bakery …
And Swirl Vintage…
All this will be happening until 3 pm – you can go through Carmilia’s, or access the alley from either end, on Alaska or Oregon.
Thanks to Eddie for the tip and photo. WSDOT has announced that the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge has reopened early, so you can drive, ride, or walk on it again.
Checking the police log from early this morning – the Charlestown/California 7-11 was held up at about 2 am; police-radio archives indicated 911 got the call with a half-hour delay. Only two details were mentioned via radio – that the robbers had a gun and got away with money, and that the descriptions (which were not broadcast) matched those of robbers who hit the 14th Avenue South gas station in South Park about half an hour earlier.
(Friday sunrise, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here’s what to know for your late-summer Sunday – our list for today/tonight, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:
CLOSURE REMINDERS: The West Seattle low bridge remains closed to drivers until early tomorrow, the bike path alongside the bridge is in the second day of a weeklong closure, and the northbound 1st Ave. S. Bridge is closed until late tonight – all covered here.
WEST SEATTLE RUNNING CLUB: 8:30 am, meet at Alki Statue of Liberty (61st/Alki) to run with friends old and new.
SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is back on the run today – meet at 9 am at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.
KINDIEWEST FREE CONCERT & MORE: 10 am-1 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), free family-music performances and much more, as previewed here.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Now in late-summer produce-and-products season, 10 am-2 pm, California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska.
SUNDAYS IN THE ALLEY: While you’re in The Junction, check out this season’s finale of the returning weekly summertime party behind Carmilia’s (enter through 4528 California SW)! 10 am-3 pm. Food, vendors, music.
MASTER GARDENERS CLINIC: Also in The Junction – get your gardening questions answered at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am-2 pm.
FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)
LIBRARY CLOSURE: Today starts the third week of the West Seattle (Admiral) Library‘s three-month closure for HVAC work. See all other locations and their days/hours here.
‘LITTLE SEATTLE TO CANADA BIKE RIDE’: 10:30 am, meet by Hiawatha wading pool – details in our calendar listing. (2700 California SW)
SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily splashing through Labor Day at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open today! Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? Look for it at, and borrow it from, the West Seattle Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
WEST SEATTLE RESIST: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, weekly action in The Junction.
LAST GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH: Noon-4 pm again today, Avalon Glassworks is open for one last round of this almost-fall favorite. (2914 SW Avalon Way)
COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, daily public sessions at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
WADING POOLS OPEN TODAY: Forecast is for sunshine and a 70+ high, so these two city-run wading pools should be open, both noon-7 pm: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden, last day of the season).
MAKERS’ ART MARKET @ ALKI: Yes, there’s one again today! 11 am to 5 pm, more than two dozen regional makers/artists are selling their creations at Alki Beach, near the Bathhouse. (2701 Alki SW)
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome Sunday afternoons (among other times) at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) – open 2-5 pm today, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY PLAYDATE: Incoming kindergarteners, other new students, and their families are invited to the Lafayette playground (2645 California SW) 2-4 pm.
‘RENT’ FINAL SHOW ON VASHON: Take the ferry to see the final performance of this production of the classic musical, 2 pm! (19600 Vashon Highway)
KARAOKE AT MR. B’S: 5-8 pm karaoke at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), with KJ Morgue Anne.
‘EVOLVING MEN’: 5-8:30 pm men’s group at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
‘SUNDAY SERVICE’: A “fake revival” at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7 pm, music and more, tons of details (including ticket info) in our calendar listing.
BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight, nighttime tea service with host Jack Sanders, info and RSVP here. (4547 California SW)
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, with prizes. (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm jazz with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
Organizing, or assisting with, an event that should be on the WSB community Event Calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(WSB photo by Jason Grotelueschen)
Caftans, wigs, and … bowling balls! That’s how this year’s West Seattle Mrs. Ropers Romp got rolling this afternoon. The goofy group of ’70s TV-character imitators began their annual Junction crawl at West Seattle Bowl. A long list of other venue visits was to follow, including the annual group shot (sadly we couldn’t hang around for that). Today’s festivities came just five weeks after the group won first place in their category in the West Seattle Grand Parade.
Tomorrow’s the day! 10 am Sunday, the place for families to be is the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW). We got more details today about tomorrow’s free-admission KindieWest concert – and more:
We are so excited and the lineup has gotten even bigger! Head over to KindieWest Music Fest at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (behind the building in the back parking lot) tomorrow for our free family-friendly community concert.
What’s happening on August 23rd 10 am-1 pm
Music program:
West Seattle Community Orchestras Instrument Petting Zoo
Sunshine Music Together LLC interactive program
The Harmonica Pocket
Eli Rosenblatt
Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies
Westside School teacher finalePlus!
Off The Block Games with lawn games
Fauntleroy Children’s Center student-led store and playground open
@filterandshotcoffee (yes for tired parents)
Sugar and Spoon dessert truck
La Casa Del Sabor food truck (local neighborhood favorite)
No RSVP required – just show up!
4:33 PM: In addition to the planned closures of the West Seattle low bridge and the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge, one more area bridge is out of service right now – the South Park Bridge is out of service due to a mechanical problem. No ETA on a fix. (Thanks for the tips!)
5:38 PM: SDOT says the bridge is working again.
(Our first as-it-happened report on today’s festival is here)
3:36 PM: Still a lot of music left at the 2026 Admiral Block Party – above is our clip from Troy Aylesworth‘s powerful set last hour, and after Admiral Neighborhood Association president Joanie Jacobs delivered another round of announcements, Billy Rosewarne is on the main stage now, and while vendors will fold up around 6 pm, the music is set to go three hours beyond that, so lots of time to come down and enjoy it while dining outdoors in expanded spaces like Arthur’s and Mission Cantina:
Though they’re outside the festival zone, other Admiral venues will welcome you too – Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor), The Benbow Room, Otter on the Rocks … Here’s the list from the festival website:
Meantime, for kids who love face-painting, an artist is set up in front of the Admiral Theater!
4:52 PM: On stage right now, for a few more minutes, The Royal Oui:
Shortly after 5 pm, before the music continues, a special event on stage – the ANA will honor this year’s recipient of a special community-spirit award they launched last year in the spirit of the late WSB co-founder Patrick Sand. We’ll be there for that and will update here afterward!
5:44 PM: Congratulations to Lori McConnell of West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor)! Full report with video later.
Onstage after the presentation, it’s the local band Not Dead Yet:
P.S. Still time to get to the ANA booth by West Wings and buy a $10 prize-drawing ticket to help them raise money for future events – besides the Admiral Block Party, the ANA also presents Admiral District trick-or-treating, Winter Wonderland, the West Seattle Fourth o July Kids’ Parade, and the concert series Admiral Music in the Parks.
8:35 PM: Thanks to Ian for the photo from DAD’s set:
12:00 PM: SFD is sending a big “rescue extrication” response to an address near the Chelan Cafe. Updates to come.
12:05 PM: This is reported to be a two-vehicle crash with initial concern that someone was trapped, but police on the scene say no one’s trapped.
(WSB photos)
12:14 PM: Our crew just sent that photo from the scene, which is better described as under the bridge, and says the two vehicles are a Grand Cherokee and a BMW, and that westbound traffic is blocked. (They added that a Honda was towed from the scene but its involvement wasn’t clear.)
12:31 PM: According to the log, and our crew, all SFD crews have cleared the scene. We’ll be checking with them regarding injuries.
3:55 PM: SFD tells us a 57-year-old man was treated, and in stable condition when taken to a hospital by AMR ambulance.
10:59 AM: The West Seattle Ukulele Players – who meet to jam every week – are the first musicians on the main stage at the 2026 Admiral Block Party, just wrapping up its first hour!
We’re on site to cover the street festival all day, right next to the booth for the Admiral Neighborhood Association, which coordinates and presents the ABP.
Bigger than ever! It’s free to attend but you can support the ANA via $10 prize-drawing tickets on sale at their both (right by West Wings).
On the other side of us is the PCC West Seattle booth, with free samples. Lots of coverage to come.
And remember that if you’re riding your bike here, there’s a special secure bike corral outside Alki Bike and Board on California just across Admiral Way from the south end of the festival zone.
11:35 AM: One of this year’s new ABP features is the health/wellness zone -it’s over in the festival’s north end, by Anytime Fitness. And along the way, there’s fun stuff for Block Party-goers of all ages:
This is your chance to meet local businesspeople, too – here are two whose new digs are just south of the festival zone:
That’s Chad from The Bass Shop and Frank from Thunder Road Guitars, both now headquartered at 2611 California SW (both are also WSB sponsors).Their table is right by the festival stage, fittingly enough. They have merch, swag, and an invitation:
While we’re talking about music, the second band of the day is coming up at noon,Sad Dad Autumn.
12:34 PM: After unrelated breaking news, we’re back on festival patrol.
The Mariner Moose is here, posing for photos with fans.
And the music continues!
1:12 PM: Above is a sample of Sad Dad Autumn‘s set. On stage now are other young local musicians, from School of Rock.
2:09 PM: It’s turned into a sunny, mildly breezy day – come on down if you haven’t been already! Two more of the businesspeople you can meet, also WSB sponsors – Paula with Timeless Kitchen Design, whose canopy is in front of Hoste:
And Ross from West Seattle Coworking (which has locations in Westwood and north of The Junction as well as a new addition in Columbia City:
Ross is down near the north end of today’s festival zone, at California/College, and is next to a vendor selling plants – you’ll also find, art, apparel, and jewelry in that area! Meantime, the School of Rock has wrapped up its main-stage set, and Troy Aylesworth is up next.
P.S. Our coverage continues withe report #2 – see it here.
For those asking about the emergency response at 44th/Fauntleroy, originally dispatched as a “scenes of violence” call – this was dispatched as a suspected suicide victim in a vehicle.
If you or anyone you know experiences thoughts of self-harm, the 988 hotline is always available.
10:02 AM: Most of the responders have cleared and the street is fully open.
Atop our highlight list today – the Admiral Block Party!
ADMIRAL BLOCK PARTY: Bigger than ever and happening in the street, starting at 10 am, with dozens of vendors, a new health/wellness zone, and live music beginning at 11 am. California is closed between Admiral and College, and College is closed between California and 42nd. The festival presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association. Restaurants in the festival zone have set up sidewalk/street cafes. Here’s the music lineup:
More info here – we’re among the community co-sponsors, and we’ll see you there!
Here are Saturday’s other highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: 8:15 am, get your weekend going with an at-your-pace run. (2743 California SW).
BULL STEWART ALKI BEACH CLASSIC: Starting at 9 am, the 30th anniversary edition of this competition will bring lifting and other strength feats/sports to the beach. Free admission.
CAMP LONG FUNDRAISER: Today’s the last of three dates with two times the high-ropes course at Camp Long is open as a fundraiser, 9 am and 1 pm sessions. (5200 35th SW)
FREE MEDITATION: For a calm start to your Saturday, check out Heavily Meditated, 9 am, free – details in our calendar listing.
DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: New location this season! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, more … (9th SW and SW Henderson)
DACHSHUND WALK: 10 am Saturdays, bring your dachshund to Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza (61st/Alki) for a group walk.
MASTER GARDENERS AT DELRIDGE HOME DEPOT: Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm – take them your toughest garden questions and get free expert answers! (Delridge/Orchard)
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, free, in-person, active writing group – see our calendar listing for info on how to participate.
SPRAYPARK SEASON: The season continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
FAMILY READING TIME: Every Saturday at Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
COLMAN POOL: Noon-7 pm, swim in the outdoor saltwater pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW); here’s the session schedule.
WADING POOLS: Two West Seattle wading pools open today – Hiawatha (2700 California SW, last day of the season) noon-5:30 pm and Lincoln Park noon-7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
WESTWOOD VILLAGE END-OF-SUMMER FESTIVAL: Noon-3 pm activities and kids’ entertainment at the shopping center (2600 SW Barton).
LAST GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH: Noon-4 pm today and tomorrow, Avalon Glassworks is open for one last round of this almost-fall favorite. (2914 SW Avalon Way)
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: 1-6 pm, wine bar and tasting room open on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
KING QUINTET AT KENYON HALL: 1:30 pm, program details on the Kenyon Hall website (7904 35th SW) along with ticket info.
WHITE CENTER BLOCK PARTY: Music and wrestling in the street! The entertainment starts on 16th SW in downtown WC at 2 pm – here’s the schedule.
WEST SEATTLE MRS. ROPER ROMP: Get your wig and caftan ready and join the fun, starting with 3 pm bowling and continuing into the night. Details and locations in our calendar listing.
FLUTES IN THE FOREST: 3 pm, free classical music concert in Schmitz Preserve Park, flutes and keyboard, featuring a “variety of trios.” (5551 SW Admiral Way)
WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: 3 pm short, specific sessions at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW).
WINE IN THE WOODS: 4 pm benefit for DNDA at a local home – RSVP link is in our calendar listing.
SUNRISE HEIGHTS BLOCK PARTY: Music, food, fun, neighborhood camaraderie,5-10 pm on 30th SW between SW Myrtle and SW Othello.
LIVE MUSIC AT MR. B’S: 6-10 pm, Sprig, Bonita Fishwife, Rodeo Coven at Mr. B’s Mead Centere (9444 Delridge Way SW), no cover, all ages.
(Friday night sunset, photographed by James Bratsanos)
LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, be among the first to hear new music by Alex Warren, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)
‘RENT’ AT VASHON CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Take the ferry to see the fourth night of this production of the classic musical! (19600 Vashon Highway)
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Yost, Jessi Alice, Clash Valian starting at 8 pm, $10 cover, 21+. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm with DJ King Coko. (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 and hip-hop, $18 (plus $5 skate rental).
KARAOKE AT TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm, Megastar Karaoke with KDJ Mythikal at Max’s Triangle Pub. (9454 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night karaoke with Rone starts at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Planning a West Seattle event that’s open to the community? Tell us about it; it’s free to list something in our Event Calendar, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
First, the two bridge-closure reminders:
NORTHBOUND 1ST AVENUE SOUTH BRIDGE: Closed to all surface traffic now through late Sunday night.
WEST SEATTLE LOW BRIDGE: Scheduled to close to vehicle traffic 7 am today through 4 am Monday; SDOT says the bike/foot path will remain open.
Three other closures:
BIKE/FOOT PATH ALONGSIDE BRIDGE: Sound Transit says part of the path will be closed for about a week of its investigative work starting today.
ADMIRAL BLOCK PARTY: California between Admiral and College, and College between California and 42nd, are closed to traffic for this festival, through late tonight.
WHITE CENTER BLOCK PARTY: 16th SW will be closed through late tonight for this festival.
5:18 AM: Police checking out calls about suspected gunfire in South Delridge around 3 am didn’t find evidence until an hour later, when, according to dispatch audio, they got a call from someone who had seen it. They told dispatch that they found casings in the bus lane at Delridge Way and SW Henderson, after seeing someone firing a gun out of the window of a van. The investigation was going to be taken over by the King County Sheriff’s Office, as they have jurisdiction at bus-related facilities, after an initial SPD response. No injuries reported.
6:07 AM: Police investigating new reports in the South Delridge/Roxhill Park area a short time ago so far say people they’re talking to in the area believe this one was fireworks. (Call 911 if you find evidence otherwise.)
11:49 PM: 911 calls helped police zero in fairly quickly on gunfire reported a short time ago – with casings found in an area that’s seen gunfire multiple times before, 26th SW and SW Brandon. No injuries or property damage reported and no description of the shooter(s).
11:53 PM: “19 casings so far,” an officer just told dispatch.
Seven years ago, we reported on signs that somebody put up in Arbor Heights, suggesting there were traffic-ticketing cameras where in fact there were none. SDOT told us those signs were “fake” and eventually took them down. Now, history seems to have repeated itself – this time on the Olson Place hill, where the sign above, on the westbound (uphill) side has a twin on the eastbound side, both pointed out to us by a reader. Since previously our area’s ony enforcement cameras were for school zones, red lights, and the bridge bus lane, we asked SDOT about these signs … and spokesperson Ethan Bergerson declared unequivocally that they did not install them. So, rogue signage again? P.S. Our area DOES have two new real speed-ticket cameras – for the West Seattle High School school zone on California and the Alki Elementary school zone on Admiral Way (all seven WS camera zones are on this citywide list).
(WSB photo, Thursday)
Today, Mayor Katie Wilson signed an executive order she said was designed to speed up Vision Zero safety measures – one day after District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka held a committee briefing on his own package of transportation-safety proposals. We haven’t yet read both to see what’s different and what dovetails. But we did notice that the mayor’s order (read it here) refers very specifically to one West Seattle project: It decrees completion of a protected bicycle lane on SW Wildwood Place in Fauntleroy by the end of this year. That’s one of the safety upgrades urged by community advocates in the wake of the June death of bicycle rider Maridee Bonadea. Another one was installed just yesterday, permanent no-parking zones along the south side of Wildwood, where Ms. Bonadea died. The mayor’s executive order doesn’t mention any other specific West Seattle projects but does mention citywide plans to step up various types of street-safety measures, including lighting, signal, and signage upgrades.
3:56 PM: Admiral Block Party Eve is on! California SW is closed between Admiral and College, and College is closed between California and 42nd, with music until 8 pm – see the lineup here – and a chance to dine outdoors at some of your favorite local hangouts. We’ll be going over a bit later for a closer look. And even if you can’t get there today, don’t miss the festival – presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association – all day tomorrow (10 am-6 pm vendors and activities, 11 am-9 pm main-stage music).
6:31 PM: Finally made it back! Moon Girl is onstage now – the video above is from their cover of a classic- and Acoustic Crisis is up at 7 pm. The restaurant patios are filling up, and kids are chalking/playing in the street.
The west side of California – with Arthur’s, Mission Cantina, West Wings, etc.- is the busiest; but there’s space for you outside Admiral Pub and Taste of Mumbai on the east side:
And if you head down to College east of California, closed for the first time, you’ll find a fun dining spot at Pizzeria 22 (within earshot of the stage, too).
This is just the pre-func night – lots more happening tomorrow, so be here then too!
7:42 PM: We hung around to catch the start of Acoustic Crisis’s set and to watch the crowd grow:
At 8 pm, it’s dance party time!
2:37 PM: Seattle Fire has a big response headed for what they’re describing as a commercial building near 42nd SW and SW Oregon. Updates to come.
(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)
2:40 PM: It was a kitchen fire in an apartment building (Oregon 42, according to the address cited by SFD, which is on the SE corner) and it’s out, SFD says. Our crew is still en route.
3 PM: All but three SFD crews have left. Adding photos from our crew, who confirmed this was at Oregon 42.
(WSB file photo of shelter/American Legion building at 3618 SW Alaska)
If you were at last week’s SPD “Our City, Our Safety” meeting, or watched the video in our coverage, you heard Southwest Precinct commander Capt. Krista Bair say she had been told of a management change at the Westside Neighbors Shelter, which has been closed since June. We followed up with the shelter board, which isn’t disclosing specifics, but provided this statement to WSB:
The Westside Neighbors Shelter is in transition at this time. The shelter board, American Legion Hall, and case management teams are working hard to coordinate and formalize West Seattle’s only access to resources and case management for people without housing. The board is revamping programming and leadership roles, and will reach out to the community when we have solidified our plan for our new direction.
Even with the shelter pause, case management through Anything Helps and REACH has continued to help people served by the shelter and others who frequent the area. Anything Helps provides individualized support for health and employment needs through Medicaid‘s Foundational Community Support program, and REACH helps connect people to referrals and housing options. The roughly 60 people we have been serving receive weekly access to resources, and many have been connected to housing and shelter options, or reconnected with family.
We look forward to a stronger, more transparent relationship with the neighborhood and business community when the shelter reopens.
No timeline for that yet.
Is your family new to Lafayette Elementary – with an incoming kindergartener, or student(s) who attended somewhere else last year? You’re invited to two playdates on the school’s playground!
Sunday, August 23 from 2-4 pm
Sunday, Sept 6 from 9-11 am
The school is at 2645 California SW; the playground is on its west side.
P.S. Reminder as the new school year approaches, we appreciate getting info on school events for our community calendar – just email the basics, including any relevant weblink, to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
Leading our highlight list today – the Admiral Block Party starts early with street closures for setup starting this morning, and a slate of music this afternoon and evening!
ADMIRAL BLOCK PARTY EVE: California closes between Admiral and College, and College closes between California and 42nd, starting at 10 am, to setup of the festival presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association. Restaurants in that area will set up sidewalk/street cafes.Then 3-8 pm, enjoy this local-music lineup.
The big day is tomorrow, 10 am-8 pm – more info here – but enjoy Admiral Block Party Eve tonight!
Here’s what else is happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS: Local sites are closing after today – see our story for locations and other information.
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Still lots of time for summer gardening! Open 10 am-3 pm on the north end of the main campus of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor).
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily-splashing season continues at Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
WADING POOLS: Hiawatha (2700 California SW) and Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW, last day of its season) are open noon-5:30 pm today, Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open noon-7 pm.
COLMAN POOL: Noon to 7 pm today, swim in the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) – here’s the session schedule.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: 12:30-2 pm, practice with other adult learners at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
BACKPACK GIVEAWAY: WCCDA‘s music party and backpack giveaway is from 4 pm to 6:30 pm at Greenbridge Plaza (9800 8th SW, White Center).
TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, and/or buy a bottle.
OPEN MIC AT KENYON HALL: Monthly open mic at Kenyon Hall, 6 pm signups, 6:30 pm performances (7904 35th SW), all ages, no cover.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, music at 8, for Olroarlo, The Loveless Building, Socrates Eats Hemlock. $10 cover. 21+. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
‘RENT’ AT VASHON CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Take the ferry to see the third night of this production of the classic musical! (19600 Vashon Highway)
SPINNING: Revelry Room (4547 California SW) regular Friday night spinning – with DJ Bugzy Beatdown tonight, starting at 9 pm.
‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, skate to the music of Vanilla Abstract & Shime, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.
MEGASTAR KARAOKE: 9 pm at Max’s Triangle Pub (9454 Delridge Way SW).
If you have something to showcase on our event lists or ongoing calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
6:25 AM: Good morning. It’s Friday, August 21, 2026.
WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET
The forecast is for increasing clouds, high in the upper 70s. Sunrise was at 6:13 am today; sunset will be at 8:10 pm.
CLOSURES AHEAD
Admiral District closure – 10 am today through late Saturday night – Admiral Block Party setup and festival will close California SW between Admiral and College, plus College east of California
West Seattle low bridge: Closed to motor vehicles 7 am Saturday (August 22) and ending at 4 am Monday (August 24); SDOT says foot/bike path will remain open
Foot/bike path alongside West Seattle Bridge – Sound Transit says its work will close this path for about a week starting Saturday, as explained here
Northbound 1st Avenue S. Bridge – Closed 5 am Saturday to 11:59 pm Sunday
TRANSIT TODAY
Metro buses – Regular weekday schedule today except for the 128, which will be rerouted starting at 9 am because of the Admiral Block Party closure – details here.
West Seattle Water Taxi – Regular summer schedule, with extra Friday/Saturday/Sunday runs including later-night schedule Fridays (tonight!) and Saturdays.
Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule; check the alert page for last-minute changes.
BRIDGE TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Here are four bridge views from the SDOT map:
High Bridge – Here’s the main camera, followed by the Fauntleroy-end camera:
Low Bridge – Here’s the westward view (closing this weekend):
1st Avenue South Bridge (NB closing again this weekend):
See a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/water? Please text or call our hotline (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities if they’re not already on scene) – 206-293-6302. Thank you!
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