Thanks to Margaret for the photo from the Rose Garden at the South Seattle College Arboretum. Below, you’ll find what else is blossoming on our list of event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE … open now through noon, drop in with your little one(s). (42nd SW and SW Juneau)

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: This meeting started at 9:30 am and is in the public-comment period as we publish this list – the agenda (which explains how to watch) includes the police staffing/response we previewed Monday.

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: 10 am-11:30 am drop-in program for ages 0-5 and their caregivers at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW; WSB sponsor).

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily operations continue at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) – free, scheduled 11 am-8 pm daily.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course, today featuring a guest speaker from Heifer International. (4470 35th SW)

CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.

OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Regular weekly 2 pm meeting; here’s the agenda.

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: Free assistance for students, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

IMPROV AT KENYON HALL: 6:30 pm new monthly improv-theater jam session at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

MODE MUSIC ALL-AGES OPEN MIC AT TIM’S: 5 pm signups, 6 pm music at all-ages open mic hosted by Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor) at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.

TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB: Alki Kayak Tours and Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) are presenting this weekly event for stand-up paddleboarders – details here – 5:30 pm. (1660 Harbor SW)

INTERFAITH FREEDOM VIGIL: Weekly, 5:30-6:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza candlelight vigil open to all. (61st SW and Alki SW)

RAINWISE WALKING TOUR: Interested in a rain garden or cistern? Eligible for RainWise subsidies but have questions? This walking tour is for you! RSVP here, then meet up at A.T. Milo Park (8402 30th SW), northwest corner, at 6 pm.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Monthly board meeting, community members always welcome, 6 pm in conference room at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW).

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you aren’t a Boeing employee – the link explains how to RSVP.

PAST, PRESENT, & ELSEWHERE: Album-listening sessions at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), every Tuesday night, 7-9 pm.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons continue tonight, 7 pm at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), details in our calendar listing.

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.

BINGO! Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia venues tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW).

If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Bob Burns)

Here’s your Monday list of highlights, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily splashing continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

NO CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: Weekly 2 pm meeting is canceled today.

PROTEST IN TRIBUTE TO MARJORIE: 3-4 pm at 35th/Edmunds, weekly protest will this time be in tribute to Marjorie Prince, who protested at that corner daily for months before her recent death.

FREE HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in assistance 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond)

COMMUNITY DIALOGUE WITH POLICE: Focusing on the Southwest Precinct, online, all community members welcome. Details and link are in our calendar listing.

CRAFTY NIGHT: 6-9 pm at Tim’s (16th/98th), no cover, bring your own project.

‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUPS: 6:30 pm, weekly group gatherings for people experiencing grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too! $5.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 2: Two venues offer you the opportunity for trivia tonight! 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) and 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

PINBALL TOURNAMENT: Pinball players can enter Admiral Pub‘s 3-Strike Tournamment starting at 7 pm, with play beginning at 7:30. (2306 California SW)

POOL TOURNAMENT: Pool players! Enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

ALKI MEDITATION: Monday night meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: End your Monday with a song – karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Big thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Colorful clouds during Saturday’s sunset – photo by Sara Walsh; tonight’s sunset is at 9:04 pm)

After a wildly busy Saturday, it’s a quieter Sunday on our West Seattle Event Calendar – here are highlights of what’s happening (and not) on June’s first Sunday, starting with some good news if you have to head east off the peninsula:

TRAFFIC NOTE – I-5 REOPENED EARLY: Thanks for the tip! What was expected to be a full-weekend closure of I-5 northbound between I-90 and the U-District has ended early, and the freeway’s back open.

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY PRIDE PARTY: 9 am, Westies Run Club runs from Marination Ma Kai (1660 Harbor SW) today, in “Pride Party” mode – rainbows and glitter encouraged!

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

(Saturday photo by Oliver Hamlin for WSB)

THUNDER ROAD GUITARS’ GRAND OPENING WEEKEND: Second day of the celebration for Thunder Road Guitars and The Bass Shop (both WSB sponsors) in their new location at 2611 California SW, 10 am-6 pm, featuring another set of “massive giveaways” plus discounts – details here; our Saturday coverage is here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open every Sunday year-round on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in almost-summer produce-and-products season – asparagus, lettuce, greens, microgreens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, fruit (strawberries and cherries!), more – and many options for baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, poultry, fresh- and pre-prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta …

MASTER GARDENERS AT THE MARKET: If you have a gardening question, you can get an answer from a Master Gardener! Their weekly clinics at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market continue today, 10 am-2 pm. (Look for their booth toward the south end of the market.)

VOLUNTEER AT THE BEE GARDEN: 10 am-noon, all welcome to help at the West Seattle Bee Garden (Lanham & Graham):

The garden looks great but could use a little taming. Weeding is the name of our game this weekend! As usual:

-Dress for the weather
-Bring a water bottle
-And a heads up: The closest restroom is at QED coffee a block or two up the street

No experience is necessary, just your gardening spirit. Thanks so much for your support of our community garden! I look forward to seeing you out there.

WEEKEND SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sing to hits of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and enjoy a buffet breakfast – if this morning is sold out, look at dates ahead.

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily splashing continues, rain or shine, at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)

FREE FLAG-FOOTBALL CLINIC: Girls 10-16 interested in flag football are invited – noon-2 pm on the field at 2701 SW Kenyon, free, just show up! Presented by (but not at) the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor).

COLMAN POOL’S FINAL PRESEASON WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, final preseason weekend concludes at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the session schedule here, with 7-day-a-week operations starting next weekend. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome this afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

SIP & SCULPT AT MR. B’S: 6 pm creativity opportunity at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight, late-night 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, and you can win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)

EVENING SCREAMING: This month’s gathering of Scream Club Seattle on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is at 8 pm.

LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm jazz, with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).

Organizing, or helping with, an event that we could add to the WSB community calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Friday sunset photo by Beth Jackson – sunset tonight is at 9:03 pm)

Welcome to June’s first weekend! Here are our highlighted happenings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TRAFFIC ALERT: As previewed here, a big reason to stay on-peninsula besides all the events below – northbound I-5 is closed from I-90 to NE 45th all weekend.

RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) by 8 am for today’s free group run.

FREE PRENATAL FITNESS CLASS: 9 am at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza with FIT4MOM. (61st SW and Alki 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).

BENEFIT PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: The Westside Pickleball League‘s “Rally on the Rock“ is raising money for Chief Sealth IHS Athletics. Registration closed but cheer them on, 9 am-6 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle)

BENEFIT PLANT SALE: 9 am-3 pm plant sale to raise money for health research. (3703 SW 107th)

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.

(WSB photo from our preview visit to TRG’s new home)

THUNDER ROAD GUITARS GRAND OPENING, DAY 1: 9:45 am ribboncutting at new Thunder Road Guitars/The Bass Shop (WSB sponsors) location (2611 California SW) starts the first day of the weekend-long celebration! “Massive giveaways,” discounts, much more including Fundamental Coffee and Top Pot Doughnuts for those in line plus early customers, also Elliott Bay Brewing proprietor Todd pouring 1-3 pm, full details in our calendar listing.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: New season, new location! 10 am-2 pm, shop for fruit and vegetables, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, more … (9th SW and SW Henderson)

RICE, BEANS, & HAPPINESS POP-UP: 10 am-2 pm at Milpa Masa (3416 SW Webster),

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: Monthlong closure now under way to prepare for new exhibit.

SSC GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, open today with sale on native plants! North end of campus at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor)

MASTER GARDENERS AT DELRIDGE HOME DEPOT: Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm – take them your toughest garden questions and get free expert answers! (Delridge/Orchard)

SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am both weekend days 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.

HABITAT IN YOUR GARDEN: 10:30 am with Garden Hotline at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) – free, registration required.

LOOP THE ‘LUPE: 11 am at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th SW and SW Myrtle) is the first start of four events – obstacle course 5K, non-obstacle 5K run/walk, seniors’ walk, kids’ dash – with last-minute registratiion open at 10 am if you haven’t signed up in advance! Even if you’re not running/walking, show up for barbecue, music, fun times, Rain or shine.

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: 11 am departure from outside Log House Museum (61st SW and SW Stevens).

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)

WHITE CENTER PRIDE STREET FESTIVAL: Noon-8 pm, White Center’s annual party in the streets is themed “All Out” this year – all welcome to 16th SW (closed to vehicle traffic south of SW Roxbury)

FOOD TRUCK/BEER GARDEN POP-UP: Noon-7 pm, new event at Super Deli Mart (35th SW and SW Barton), parking lot pop-up for the Heart in Seoul food truck plus beer garden.

GREASY PEEPS CAR SHOW Noon-3:30 pm at West Seattle HS (3000 California SW) as previewed here.

COLMAN POOL’S FIFTH WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, fifth preseason weekend begins at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park; the daily season starts one week from today. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Community visitors welcome noon-3 pm at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard).

BE READY! Free “Household Preparedness” info event at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 1-3 pm. (If you miss this, here’s your next chance!)

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).

PRIDE EVENTS AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 1-5 pm Pride Art Market, 6 pm to close A Queer Night of Performances, at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), no cover.

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:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar offers student-produced wines, tasting flights, and casual food pairings while supporting hands-on winemaking and hospitality education. Each tasting and purchase directly contributes to student production, education, and training opportunities.

FASHION EVENT: 3-7 pm at Welcome Road Winery (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor), first of two days – “The Wardrobe Edit: Two closets. Hundreds of beautiful finds. One weekend only. Sizes XS–XL. Apparel, shoes, handbags, and accessories. Most pieces are new with tags, like new, or worn only once.” Details in our calendar listing.

WSHS ALL-SCHOOL REUNION: The As previewed here, 4-7 pm gathering at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW) for all alums (and current students).

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, Circle of Songs, unplugged, at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

BASEBALL: Home opener for the DubSea Fish Sticks at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center, 6:35 pm, vs. Washington Athletics. Sold out but check for future tickets here!

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, hear Death Cab for Cutie‘s new music, at Easy Street Records, free, all ages (4559 California SW).

LOCAL BAND AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm, West Seattle band Panic Grass with Living with a Bear, Lost in the Sound, 21+, $10/door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm, Jules Esquire for Prince’s Birthday Jam. (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: Close out your Saturday night with Rone at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

If you’re planning a West Seattle event that’s open to the community, tell us about it; calendar listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

No need to be crabby! (Thanks to Jerry Simmons for the photo.) Here’s our list for today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can preview events days/weeks ahead 24/7):

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER Spring is garden time! See what’s new at the center, including a sale through tomorrow!

Celebrate Washington’s 136th Birthday with 13.6% Off Native Plants!
Student-grown Pacific Northwest natives • Pollinator-friendly favorites • Expert advice
Join us for our annual Native Plant Sale and take home something beautiful.

Open today, 10 am-3 pm at north end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW)..

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Rain or shine, daily-splashing season continues at Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: Not open today because of month-long closure for exhibit work.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: For adult English-language learners, 12:30 pm-2 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.

A NIGHT OUT WITH WESTSIDE BABY: 6-8:30 pm, fundraiser at WestSide Baby‘s White Center HQ – check if tickets remain. 21+. (10002 14th SW)

COFFEEHOUSE OPEN MIC: At C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all genres of music (including singers) are welcome for Open Mic night, 6-8 pm, no cover.

strong>LOCAL BAND AT EASY STREET: Album show for surf-rock band The Desolate Coast (all but one member are West Seattleites), 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), no cover, all ages.

LOCAL BAND AT KENYON HALL: West Seattle indie-rock teen band Across 35th at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7 pm doors, 7:30 pm show, $10 tickets.

SOUND & CEREMONY – SOFTENING INTO SUMMER: Get calm as the season changes, 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio and Sanctuary (4618 SW Alaska) with Maari Falsetto.

BINGO AT THE PUB: 7:10 pm bingo at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, School of Rock Issaquah Adult Program Showcase at The Skylark. Music at 8, all ages until 10, $15 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SPINNING: Revelry Room is open tonight (4547 California SW), spinning with DJ Mike Illvester, 9 pm.

‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, skate to music with Dream Patrol & I Wish I Was A Punk Band, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.

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!

Thanks to Stewart L. for the photo of sea lions seen early today at Don Armeni Boat Ramp. Here are our highlights for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!):

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

THURSDAY KAYAK CLUB: 10 am with Alki Kayak Tours at Seacrest (1660 Harbor SW) – details here if you want to set a reminder to join up next week!

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. Sale this week, too!

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily-splashing season at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

MEDICARE INFO: Got questions? Get answers, 11 am-noon at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

BLOOD DRIVE: 12:30-6 pm at Bethany Community Church (8600 9th SW) – check to see if appointments remain.

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)

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

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT x DUB SEA FISH STICKS: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS this week – every Thursday, 5-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s a DubSea Fish Sticks (baseball team) takeover with their Crispy’s food truck plus team gear and tickets for the season that’s about to begin.

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

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! West Seattle Book Club venue (see below) too.

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 OR track workout.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Or – you can 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 The Roxbury Saints, outdoors, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)

KIDS’ KARAOKE AT THE SKYLARK: 5-10 pm, young singers get the mic, no cover, all welcome, at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: Multiple venues to read a book you brought and then chat, or not! 7-9 pm.

TALK WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS: 7 pm, all three 34th District legislators are expected to appear at the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting in White Center (1243 SW 112th)

TRIVIA AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

TRIVIA AT THE VOID: 7:30 pm, with prizes, at The Void (5048 California SW).

AT REVELRY ROOM: Tonight’s musical event at Revelry Room (4547 California SW) features BYO Vinyl night starting at 8 pm. 21+.

Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(SSC photo from painting session for mural that’s being celebrated today, see below)

Here’s our Wednesday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – which you can preview any time – here’s what’s happening today/tonight:

BEYOND CHATTING: AI-info presentation at West Seattle Chamber of Commerce (5450 California SW), 10 am.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks start from 47th/Fontanelle – if you didn’t see this in the calendar in time to join, consider this your reminder for next week!

TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily-splashing season – rain or shine – at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

MURAL CELEBRATION: You’re invited to South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) for a celebration of the college’s newest comunity mural, 1-3 pm.

LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN THE CLOUD: 1 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 2-4 pm, join players at Missing Piece (4707 California SW).

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

MENOPAUSE DISCUSSION: “Hot flashes and real talk” are the theme for this free event at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), 4:30 pm.

COMMUNITY PLAYDATE: Families with little ones! Come play at Community School of West Seattle (9450 22nd SW), 4:30 pm.

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

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: The free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm workshop is happening at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center), and the library is open for borrowing.

WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: 6 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor), this month’s gathering will discuss “When Gravity Falls.”

EASY STREET SWEETHEARTS: New event – DJ sets with Easy Street Records team members, 6-8 pm. (4559 California SW)

OPEN STUDIO AT POTTERINGS: 6-8 pm, bring your project or get inspired at the studio! More info here. (3400 Harbor SW, east side of building)

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Talk about Seattle’s growth – current and future – at the weekly 6 pm meetup at Great American Diner/Bar (4752 California SW).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Join the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces!

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

MAD CRAFTY: Bring your project to Revelry Room (4547 California SW), 7-9 pm.

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

TRIVIA x 5: Five West Seattle trivia venues – Seaside Grill (2820 Alki SW) now has 7 pm trivia on Wednesdays … Admiral Pub trivia at 7:10 pm (2306 California SW) … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And trivia starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

CHIEF SEALTH IHS MUSICIANS AT BENAROYA HALL: Free concert at 7:30 pm tonight downtown:

Chief Sealth International High School Orchestra, including Choir and Band students, will perform side by side with the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall! Tonight, the Seattle Symphony Community Concert will feature the Chief Sealth IHS Orchestra playing together with the Seattle Symphony. Pieces to be performed include an original composition by Chief Sealth IHS Conductor Jorge Morales.

Students will spend the day at Benaroya Hall rehearsing with the Seattle Symphony the day of the event and have enjoyed coaching visits from Seattle Symphony musicians as a part of this exciting collaboration. This event is free to attend, please RSVP now on the Seattle Symphony concert page. Other information, including videos of previous Orchestra performances, can be found at dspaboosters.org.

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

SWING IT WEDNESDAYS! Swing dancing and live music at 8:15 pm at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale).

KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: Sing at the pub starting at 9. (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!

Thanks to Scott for the photo of that message seen near Lincoln Park’s south lot over the weekend. Scott’s reaction? “Pure joy.” If you’re looking for something to be joyful about, maybe you’ll find it on our list of event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: Bloodworks Northwest is in West Seattle today and tomorrow – go here to find a spot to sign up to give blood if you can.

FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE … open now through noon, drop in with your little one(s). (42nd SW and SW Juneau)

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: 10 am-11:30 am drop-in program for ages 0-5 and their caregivers at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW; WSB sponsor).

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

SPRAYPARK SEASON: With the high temperature expected to hit the 80s, it’s a great day to visit the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), free, scheduled 11 am-8 pm daily.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course. (4470 35th SW)

SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE ANNOUNCEMENT: At 1 pm, Mayor Katie Wilson will announce her plan for the renewal/expansion of the Seattle Transit Measure, a voter-approved sales tax that pays for transit service beyond what Metro funds.

CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.

OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.

NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TODAY: Regular weekly 2 pm meeting is canceled.

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: Free assistance for students, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

JAM AT KENYON HALL: 6:30 pm signups and doors for free monthly instrumental jam session at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

OPEN MIC AT TIM’S: 7 pm at all-ages open mic hosted by Levi Said at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.

TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB: Alki Kayak Tours and Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) have launched this weekly event for stand-up paddleboarders – details here – 5:30 pm. (1660 Harbor SW)

INTERFAITH FREEDOM VIGIL: Weekly, 5:30-6:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza candlelight vigil open to all. (61st SW and Alki SW)

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you aren’t a Boeing employee – the link explains how to RSVP.

PAST, PRESENT, & ELSEWHERE: Album-listening sessions at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), every Tuesday night, 7-9 pm.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons continue tonight, 7 pm at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), details in our calendar listing.

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.

BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four trivia venues tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW).

KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: After trivia, karaoke at 9 pm. (2306 California SW)

If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Weekend photo from Alki, by Bob Burns)

Here’s your Monday list of highlights, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

FERRY FREEBIES: All day long, in onboard galleys, Washington State Ferries’ 75th-anniversary kicks off with free small coffee or popcorn with any purchase.

SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily splashing continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 11 am, story time at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). For families with children up to 5 years old. Free.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm; no public comment but the agenda explains how to watch.

FREE HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in assistance 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond)

SUMMIT ATLAS GRADUATION: 6 pm ceremony for the Arbor Heights charter middle/high school’s graduating seniors, Highline Performing Arts Center (401 S. 152nd, Burien).

‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUPS: 6:30 pm, weekly group gatherings for people experiencing grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too! $5.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 3: Three venues offer you the opportunity for trivia tonight! Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) and 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

PINBALL TOURNAMENT: Pinball players can enter Admiral Pub‘s 3-Strike Tournamment starting at 7 pm, with play beginning at 7:30. (2306 California SW)

POOL TOURNAMENT: Pool players! Enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

ALKI MEDITATION: Monday night meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: End your Monday with a song (or two) – karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Big thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights of what’s happening (and not) on this last day of May:

WEST SEATTLE PADDLE BATTLE: 8 am-5 pm, all-day pickleball tournament at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex courts (2801 SW Thistle) to raise money for West Seattle HS student athletes.

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: 9 am, Westies Run Club runs from Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon) today.

FAMILY WALK: Free, led by FIT4MOM West Seattle, meet at 9:30 am at Alki Bathhouse (60th SW & Alki SW).

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open every Sunday year-round on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in full spring produce-and-products season – asparagus, lettuce, greens, microgreens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, fruit, more – and many options for baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, poultry, fresh- and pre-prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta …

MASTER GARDENERS AT THE MARKET: If you have a gardening question, you can get an answer from a Master Gardener! Their weekly clinics at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market continue today, 10 am-2 pm. (Look for their booth toward the south end of the market.)

WEEKEND SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sing to hits of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and enjoy a buffet breakfast – if this morning is sold out, look at dates ahead.

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

SPRAYPARK SEASON: Daily splashing continues at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)

POTTERINGS TURNS 1: Noon-4 pm, first-anniversary celebration at the co-op pottery studio at 3400 Harbor SW (east side of building, ground floor) – the free mini-classes are booked up but stop by to see the studio, enter drawings, congratulate proprietor Lora Radford!

COLMAN POOL’S FOURTH WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, fourth preseason weekend concludes at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome to hang out this afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

WHITE CENTER COMMUNITY MARKET: 2-7 pm at the White Center HUB (8th SW and SW 108th), presented by the White Center Community Development Association.

MUSIC MATINEE AT TIM’S: West Seattle band Across 35th with Chewing Gum, Rootbeer at 2 pm at Tim’s in White Center (98th & 16th).

GEORGE TAKEI WATCH PARTY: 2 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), livestream watch party:

LA County Librarian and Director, Dr. Skye Patrick and Long Beach Public Library Director, Cathy de Leon will appear in conversation with actor, author, and activist George Takei in celebration of One Book, One Coast.

The largest book club on the West Coast wraps up with a special event with George Takei, author of “They Called Us Enemy.” The discussion will explore the experiences that led to the creation of his memoir, what it means to be a good neighbor and citizen in the face of overwhelming challenges, and how shared books and stories build stronger communities.

FOOD BANK BENEFIT AT C & P: 3-5 pm C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), collecting money and food for the West Seattle Food Bank.

(Rehearsal clip)
SEATTLE MET SINGERS CONCERT: 3 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW), the Seattle Metropolitan Singers perform their spring concert, “Women in Love.”

ART MARKET AT MR. B’S: 5 pm all-clay art market Mud & Mead at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

LIVE IN-STORE CONCERT: 5 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), live in-store concert by Wesley & The Boys. Free, all ages.

BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight late-night 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, and you can win 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 helping with, an event that we could add to the WSB community calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(State ferry and cruise ship Celebrity Edge – Bob Burns photo from Friday)

Welcome to the weekend! Here are our highlighted happenings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) by 8 am for today’s free group run.

FAMILY WANDERERS WALKING EVENT: Not a group walk, but a walking club has organized it – start between 9 and 11 am from their table at Riverview Playfield (7300 12th 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.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: New season, new location! 10 am-2 pm, shop for produce, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, more. (9th/Henderson)

GARDENING WITH LESS WATER AND LESS WORK: “Designing your own water-smart permaculture paradise with Jessi Bloom” class at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor), 10 am.

WALKING TOUR OF SCHMITZ PRESERVE PARK: 10 am; meet at 5463 SW Stevens for guided tour with Schmitz Park Restore.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open, with expanded Saturday hours 10 am-4 pm (61st SW and SW Stevens) last chance to visit before a month-long closure.

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)

MASTER GARDENERS AT DELRIDGE HOME DEPOT: Saturdays, 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)

GATEWOOD GATOR FAIR: Lots of all-ages fun at Gatewood Elementary (4320 SW Myrtle), with entertainment, food, a fire truck expected at 11 am, a science fair, and an Urban Survival Skills Fair with local prepaedness advocates – all happening 10:30 am-2:30 pm. All welcome!

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.

MAKERS ART MARKET AT ALKI: 11 am-5 pm, next to the bathhouse, more than 30 local makers are selling their creations. (2701 Alki SW)

SPRAYPARK SEASON: Second week of the season begins 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’S FOURTH WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, fourth preseason weekend begins at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Community visitors welcome noon-3 pm at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard).

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 1 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), discussing “Expert Witness” this month.

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:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room and Wine Bar offers student-produced wines, tasting flights, and casual food pairings while supporting hands-on winemaking and hospitality education. Each tasting and purchase directly contributes to student production, education, and training opportunities.

‘A KID’S LIFE’ SCHOOL MUSICAL: 2 pm performance of The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (WSB sponsor) production of “A Kid’s Life” at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW). Details in our calendar listing.

THE BEER JUNCTION’S MONTHLY BIKE RIDE: 2 pm departure from the lot behind The Beer Junction (4511 California SW), 21+, must have helmet to ride.

FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) for “short, specific sessions.”

‘YOUR VOICE, OUR FUTURE’: The 34th District Democrats‘ annual fundraiser, this year at the White Center HUB (8th SW/SW 108th), 5:30 pm cocktail hour, 6:30-8:30 pm event.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, Phil and Friends play at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

‘FEMININE RAGE’: A night of women-led live music plus axe-throwing, community support, flash tattooing, clothing donations, 6 pm-midnight at Axe Throwers Seattle (10849 1st Avenue S., Top Hat).

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, hear Modest Mouse‘s new music, at Easy Street Records, free, all ages (4559 California SW).

DRAG AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, “Hey Baby” drag show focusing on new performers, hosted by Kimme Kash. All ages, $15/door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm, DJ Topspin spins. (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: Close out your Saturday night 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, tell us about it; calendar listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Great Blue Heron faceoff, photo sent by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s what’s happening today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can preview events days/weeks ahead 24/7):

ROXHILL ELEMENTARY MOVE-A-THON: Students are doing laps today to raise money for outdoor education, and there’s still time to support them by pledging – our story from earlier this week explains.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER Spring is garden time! See what’s new at the center, open today, 10 am-3 pm at north end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW).

STAY ‘N’ PLAY … This season’s last weekly indoor playtime for preschool-age kids, 10-11:30 am at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd). After this week, it’s on hiatus until fall.

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Rain or shine, daily-splashing season continues at Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

NO STORY TIME TODAY … canceled @ Delridge Library again this week.

WESTSIDE SCHOOL ONLINE INFO SESSION: Sign up to talk with Westside School (WSB sponsor) leadership online at noon!

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Second-to-last chance to visit the home of West Seattle’s history before its month-long closure, noon-4 pm. (61st SW and SW Stevens)

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: For adult English-language learners, 12:30 pm-2 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

‘KICKOFF TO PRIDE’ PARTY: At the Louisa Boren STEM PreK-8 playground (5950 Delridge Way SW), 5-7:30 pm – details in our calendar listing.

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.

‘A KID’S LIFE’ MUSICAL: You’re invited to applaud The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (WSB sponsor) students at their 6 pm performance at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), ticket info here.

COFFEEHOUSE COMEDY: At C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), the radio-style comedy troupe Midnight Mystery Theater performs 6-8 pm.

strong>LIVE MUSIC AT MR. B’S: Trashasaurus Rex, 7-9 pm at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), no cover, all ages.

‘THE HAUNTING OF KENYON HALL’: “Nosferatu, An A/V Experience” at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7 pm doors, 7:30 pm show.

‘MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’ AT WSHS: Last chance to see the Westside Drama student production of Shakespeare‘s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 7:30 pm, performed in the school courtyard – details here. (3000 California SW)

FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS AT THE SKYLARK: Big night of music – Festival of Friends Community Presents: Three Waves: ’81 – ’89 / SYNTH – JANGLE – GRUNGE at The Skylark. Doors at 7, music at 8. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SPINNING: Revelry Room is open tonight (4547 California SW), spinning with DJ Twilight, 9 pm.

‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, skate to music with Law Boss & Test Frenzy, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.

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!

(Thanks to Margaret for the photo from South Seattle College Arboretum Sensory Garden)

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

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

THURSDAY KAYAK CLUB: 10 am with Alki Kayak Tours at Seacrest (1660 Harbor SW) – details here if you want to set a reminder to join up next week!

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.

TODDLER STORY TIME: 10:30 am at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily-splashing season at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

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)

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD: What’s next for the West Seattle light rail plan, and the rest of ST3? Today’s board meeting – scheduled for 1:30 to 5 pm, downtown and online – is the next step. Our preview has links with info including how to comment.

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

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 Five Hooks Seafood.

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

COMMUNITY MEETING WITH POLICE: This time, the Southwest Precinct Advisory Council meets at Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW), 5-6:30 pm. Bring concerns and questions. Agenda info is in our calendar listing.

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!

GRIEF IS CRAFTY: 6 pm monthly craft circle for those grieving – our calendar listing has info and registration link. (5446 California SW)

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: Or – you can 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 The Mrs. Bill Larsens, outdoors, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)

BALLOONS & BOOZE: Monthly beginners’ class in balloon-art-making, hosted by Sizzle the Clown, 7 pm at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: Hear new music by Boards of Canada, 7 pm, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

TRIVIA AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

‘MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’ AT WSHS: The Westside Drama student production of Shakespeare‘s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” continues at 7:30 pm, performed in the school courtyard – details here. (3000 California SW)

TRIVIA AT THE VOID: 7:30 pm, with prizes, at The Void (5048 California SW).

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm show with The Shvkes, Pink Moss, Boydream, $10 cover, at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

AT REVELRY ROOM: Tonight’s musical event at Revelry Room (4547 California SW) features BYO Vinyl night starting at 8 pm. 21+.

Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Great Blue Heron photographed in Fauntleroy by Tom Trulin)

Lots happening on our Wednesday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – which you can preview any time – here’s what’s happening today/tonight:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks start from 47th/Fontanelle – if you didn’t see this in the calendar in time to join, consider this your reminder for next week!

TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily-splashing season at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

DEVICE DROPOFF DAY: Noon-4 pm, bring your unwanted device(s) – go here to see what will and won’t be accepted – to the Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 2-4 pm, join players at Missing Piece (4707 California SW).

DINE OUT FOR ENDOLYNE CHILDREN’S CHOIR: The choir will benefit from part of the proceeds 3-9 pm at The Neighborhood (6503 California SW), which hosts a dine-out fundraiser on the last Wednesday of every month.

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

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

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: The free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm workshop is back at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center), and the library is open for borrowing.

SOUTH PARK CONVERSATION WITH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT: Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner will be at the South Park Community Center (8319 8th Ave. S.) tonight at 6 pm (new time) for a conversation with the South Park commmunity.

OPEN STUDIO AT POTTERINGS: 6-8 pm, bring your project or get inspired at the studio! More info here. (3400 Harbor SW, east side of building)

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Discuss Seattle’s growth, present and future, at the weekly 6 pm meetup at Great American Diner/Bar (4752 California SW).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Join the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces!

HPAC MEETS ONLINE: 6:30 pm monthly meeting of the community coalition for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge – this time online – link and other details here.

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

BAND BUSKING: The band Better As Brass is prepping for Honk Fest West by busking near Seacrest tonight at 7 pm. (1660 Harbor SW)

MAD CRAFTY: Bring your project to Revelry Room (4547 California SW), 7-9 pm.

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

TRIVIA x 5: Five West Seattle trivia venues – Seaside Grill (2820 Alki SW) now has 7 pm trivia on Wednesdays … Admiral Pub trivia at 7:10 pm (2306 California SW) … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And trivia starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

‘MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’ AT WSHS: The Westside Drama student production of Shakespeare‘s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens at 7:30 pm, performed in the school courtyard, as previewed here. (3000 California SW)

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

SWING IT! Swing dancing and live music at 8:15 pm at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale).

KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: Sing at the pub starting at 9. (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!

Rosalie Miller‘s photo of a fine-striped sweat bee on a calendula in her garden reminds us the sun will be back, probably starting later today. So, shine or rain, here’s our list of event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE … open now through noon, drop in with your little one(s). (42nd SW and SW Juneau)

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: 10 am-11:30 am drop-in program for ages 0-5 and their caregivers at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW; WSB sponsor).

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES ONLINE MEETINGS: You have two chances today, noon and 6 pm, to hear updates and ask questions of WSF senior management during the afternoon and evening editions of the periodic WSF online systemwide community meetings. Registration links for both are in our calendar listing.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course; today’s guest speaker: Todd Jones from the South Seattle College Automotive Technology Program. (4470 35th SW)

CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.

OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.

NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TODAY: Regular weekly 2 pm meeting is canceled.

TALK WITH DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS REPS … without going downtown! 2-5 pm “office hours” at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Monthly online meeting, 4 pm, for updates and community Q&A about West Seattle’s only tiny-house village. Our calendar listing explains how to get the link.

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: Free assistance for students, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

OPEN MIC AT TIM’S: 7 pm at all-ages open mic hosted by Levi Said at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.

TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB: Alki Kayak Tours and Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) have launched this weekly event for stand-up paddleboarders – details here – 5:30 pm. (1660 Harbor SW)

INTERFAITH FREEDOM VIGIL: Weekly, 5:30-6:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza candlelight vigil open to all. (61st SW and Alki SW)

PRENATAL YOGA SERIES: First of five weekly classes, 6 pm at Sacred Growing Space (7358 35th SW), details in our calendar listing.

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you aren’t a Boeing employee – email to RSVP.

PAST, PRESENT, & ELSEWHERE: Album-listening sessions at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), every Tuesday night, 7-9 pm.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons continue tonight, 7 pm at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), details in our calendar listing.

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.

BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four places to play trivia tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW).

If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook shore, photo by Bob Burns)

Mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights of what’s happening (and not) as the holiday weekend continues:

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY ON HOLIDAY: No Westies Run Club run today.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

BACH AND PANCAKES AT KENYON HALL: 10 am at Kenyon Hall – amazing music AND pancakes! (7904 35th SW; online tickets sold out but check at door)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open every Sunday year-round on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in full spring produce-and-products season – asparagus, lettuce, greens, microgreens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, apples, more – and many options for baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, poultry, fresh- and pre-prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta …

MASTER GARDENERS AT THE MARKET: If you have a gardening question, you can get an answer from a Master Gardener! Their weekly clinics at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market continue today, 10 am-2 pm. (Look for their booth toward the south end of the market.)

ARTS AT THE PARK – TSIMSHIAN STORIES: 10 am-2 pm at Myrtle Reservoir Park (35th/Myrtle):

Experience oral history and living traditions right in your neighborhood! On Sunday, May 24, Myrtle Reservoir Park will host Tsimshian Stories: Arts in the Park. This free, all-ages event brings traditional Tsimshian stories and art to life under the open sky. Come take part in a hands-on community project and learn about traditional Northwest Coast weaving! Supported by Seattle’s Arts in Parks program, it’s a wonderful opportunity to gather with neighbors, learn from Indigenous culture-bearers, and celebrate community.

WEEKEND SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sing to hits of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and enjoy a buffet breakfast – if this morning is sold out, look at dates ahead.

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Second day of the season for the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)

COLMAN POOL’S THIRD WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, third preseason weekend continues at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re welcome to hang out this afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

MUSIC MATINEE AT TIM’S: Fight and Flight, All the Rain at 2 pm at Tim’s in White Center (98th & 16th).

WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC NOVELS/MOVIES BOOK CLUB: 2:30 pm monthly gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), this month discussing Kerouac’s “On the Road.”

TRIVIA AT MR. B’S: 5-8 pm trivia with Morgue Anne at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

SOCCER: The top-ranked West Seattle Rhodies FC plays Salmon Bay FC, 6 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight late-night 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, and you can win 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 helping with, an event that we could add to the WSB community calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Seen at Lincoln Park. Photo by Ben Delp/BenFramed Photography)

As the three-day holiday weekend begins, here are our highlighted happenings, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) by 8 am for today’s free group run.

FAUNTLEROY PLANT GIVEAWAY: As explained in our preview, some large plants maintained by the Fauntleroy Community Association need homes, so show up at 9 am in Endolyne and be able to dig and transport one if you’re interested.

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.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: New season, new location! 10 am-2 pm, shop for produce, prepared food and beverages, artisan body care, more. (9th/Henderson)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open, with 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)

MASTER GARDENERS AT DELRIDGE HOME DEPOT: Saturdays, 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.

HIGH-SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Note that at 10 am in the central Washington town of Othello, Chief Sealth IHS plays the hometown team in the opening round of the state tournament.

SPRAYPARK SEASON BEGINS: First day of the season for 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’S THIRD WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, third preseason weekend begins at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Community visitors welcome noon-3 pm at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard).

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.

FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) for “short, specific sessions.”

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm, the Theo McGaughey Jazz Trio plays at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

THE PURRS AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, live, at Easy Street Records, free, all ages (4559 California SW).

AMERICAN FLATS AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, American Flats ft. Single Bodies at Kenyon Hall. (7904 35th SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Fruit Juice, Bird Bones, Special Birthday Party Show – $10 at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

BENEFIT AT TIM’S: Saint Nameless // The Belly Cats // Mario Di Sandro at Tim’s in White Center, 8 pm, all ages, proceeds benefit Tim’s. (16th SW & SW 98th)

REVELRY ROOM SPINNING: 9 pm, DJ Tomas spins. (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: End your Saturday night 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, tell us about it; calendar listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Bob Burns)

Here’s what’s happening today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can preview events days/weeks ahead 24/7):

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE MEMORIAL DAY 5K/10K: As previewed here, 10 am run/walk on campus this morning.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER Spring is garden time! See what’s new at the center, open today, 10 am-3 pm at north end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW).

STAY ‘N’ PLAY … weekly indoor playtime for preschool-age kids, 10-11:30 am at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd). FYI, May 29 is the last one until fall.

FISHER SCONE TRUCK: Thanks to Margaret for the tip – it’s back at Metropolitan Market (41st/42nd/Admiral) 11:30 am-5 pm today with those famous state-fair scones.

NO STORY TIME TODAY … canceled @ Delridge Library again this week.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Visit the home of West Seattle’s history, noon-4 pm. (61st SW and SW Stevens)

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: For adult English-language learners, 12:30 pm-2 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

WORLD GOTH DAY AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 3-5 pm, World Goth Day is observed at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), with an “Unhappy Hour” featuring DJ Al spinning.

TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: At C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), the Greg Glatzer Jazz Quartet performs 6-8 pm.

DENNY DRAMA MUSICAL: Doors open at 6:30 pm at the Chief Sealth IHS Auditorium for the free presentation of Denny Drama‘s “School of Rock: The Musical.” Free admission.

MUSIC AT KENYON HALL: “Summer Night Sonata” at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) with Abrahamson & Phelps, 7 pm doors, 7:30 pm performance.

LIVE MUSIC AT MR. B’S: The She-Shandies, 7-9 pm at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), no cover, all ages.

PUN SLAM AT THE SKYLARK: It’s the periodic Pun Slam
at The Skylark. Doors at 7, puns at 8. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SPINNING: Revelry Room is open tonight (4547 California SW), spinning tonight with DJ Buttnaked, 9 pm.

‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, skate to music with Yellfire, So Pitted, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.

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!

(Low tide even brought out bunnies at Lincoln Park. Photo by Erin Jackson)

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

(Added plant-sale photo courtesy Hope School)

HOPE SCHOOL GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE: As previewed last night, come buy plants until 4 pm today at the Hope School North Campus (4100 SW Genesee).

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

THURSDAY KAYAK CLUB: 10 am with Alki Kayak Tours at Seacrest (1660 Harbor SW) – details here if you want to set a reminder to join up next week!

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.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

TODDLER STORY TIME: 10:30 am at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

OUTSMART THE SCAMMERS: Free 10:30 am presentation at The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW).

UNDERSTANDING POTS: Online health information for patients and families, with Dr. Megan Taylor, ND, FABNG, from Neighborhood Naturopathic (WSB sponsor), 12:30 pm live lunch-and-learn – here’s how to get the link.

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)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Not mega-low but still a good day for sights on the beach, -2.0 feet at 3:11 pm.

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

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 Soul Fusion.

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

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!

RAT CITY ART WALK: South Delridge and White Center venues are participating in the monthly extravaganza, most starting at 5 pm. See the list and map here.

BOOK SWAP WITH WINE: The theme is “New Beginnings: at tonight’s Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor) monthly book swap, 5:30-7 pm – free to swap, optional $10 wine pours with West Seattle’s own Darby Winery in the house.

SOUTH PARK TINY-HOUSE VILLAGE MEETING: LIHI is holding a community meeting at South Park Community Center (8319 8th Ave. S.) at 5:30 pm tonight to present information and answer questions about the planned 90-tiny-house village in SP to be called Cloverleaf Village.

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: Or – you can 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 The Evanstones, outdoors, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Three longtime leaders will be honored during tonight’s 7 pm ACC meeting at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) – all welcome.

TRIVIA AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS: The world doesn’t have to be quite so lonely. See for yourself at 7:15 pm at Revitalize Spa (8142 15th Avenue SW).

WHITE CENTER CELEBRATION: Toward the end of the Art Walk, King County will gather people at 16th/98th to celebrate new lighting and traffic improvements, all welcome.

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

AT REVELRY ROOM: Tonight’s musical event at Revelry Room (4547 California SW) features DJ B Max 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!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor from this week’s mega-low tides)

Here’s our Wednesday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – which you can preview any time – here’s what’s happening today/tonight:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks start from 47th/Fontanelle – consider this your reminder for next week!

TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).

WESTSIDE SCHOOL ONLINE INFO SESSION: Want to know more about Westside School (WSB sponsor)? Connect at 11:15 am – here’s how.

MEET BUNNIES AT THE CENTER: 1-3 pm, Special Bunny brings rescue rabbits to the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), all welcome to meet them.

PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 2-4 pm, join players at Missing Piece (4707 California SW).

LOW-LOW TIDE: 2:17 pm, out to -3.1 feet.

FREE MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” 2:30 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

ART WITH REC’N THE STREETS: 3-4:30 pm, free art activities at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

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

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: The free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm workshop is back at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center), and the library is open for borrowing.

CHIEF SEALTH IHS PTSA: Find out what’s up at the school! 6 pm, High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW) or online, details in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Discuss our city’s growth, present and future, at the weekly 6 pm meetup at Great American Diner/Bar (4752 California SW).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Join the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces!

HUM-IN PROTEST: Tried [rotesting via sound vibration? Gather 6:30-7 pm Wednesdays at Junction Plaza Park (42nd SW and SW Alaska).

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

MAD CRAFTY: Bring your project to Revelry Room (4547 California SW), 7-9 pm.

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: Hear Kurt Vile‘s new music early, free, all ages. 7 pm. (4559 California SW)

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

PIANO NIGHT AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: All requests! 7 pm. (2820 SW Admiral Way)

TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia venues – Seaside Grill (2820 Alki SW) now has 7 pm trivia on Wednesdays … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And trivia starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).

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

SWING IT! Swing dancing and live music at 8:15 pm at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale).

KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: Sing at the pub starting at 9. (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!

(Photo by James Osprey – juvenile Bald Eagle facing off with River Otter)

Here are event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE … open today, now through noon, drop in with your little one(s). (42nd SW and SW Juneau)

KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: 10 am-11:30 am drop-in program for ages 0-5 and their caregivers at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW; WSB sponsor).

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course, today’s guest speaker: Gerry Garrison from Global Help Network. (4470 35th SW)

MEGA-LOW TIDE: Out to -3.8 feet at 1:25 pm. Tread lightly!

CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome to play! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.

OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.

CITY COUNCIL: At City Hall, at 2 pm, the council holds its main weekly meeting. Today’s agenda explains how to comment and/or watch.

SW LANDER DROP-IN WITH SDOT: Want to find out and offer your ideas for future plans regarding the stretch of SW Lander south of Lafayette Elementary? Visit the SDOT drop-in info session 2:30-5:30 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander).

MADISON MS DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Dine at Mioposto (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor) 4-9 pm and part of the proceeds will support Madison Middle School music.

DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: Free assistance for students, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-8 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $15 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

DEMONSTRATION FOR BLACK LIVES: Long-running weekly sign-waving demonstration on the corners at 16th/Holden. 5-6 pm. Signs available if you don’t have your own.

SINGING RESISTANCE: Join their gathering at 7 pm at Dragonfly (3278 California SW, upstairs).

WEST SEATTLE PFLAG MEETING: 7 pm – info here.

FREE ARTS WORKSHOP: 7 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

OPEN MIC AT TIM’S: 7 pm at all-ages open mic hosted by Levi Said at Tim’s (16th SW and SW 98th) in White Center.

TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB: Alki Kayak Tours and Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) have launched this Tuesday night event for stand-up paddleboarders – details here – 5:30 pm. (1660 Harbor SW)

INTERFAITH FREEDOM VIGIL: Weekly, 5:30-6:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza candlelight vigil open to all. (61st SW and Alki SW)

TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you aren’t a Boeing employee – email to RSVP.

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER EVENT: 7 pm at the West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor), prospective volunteers for summer-event season are invited to come learn about the ways you might help.

PAST, PRESENT, & ELSEWHERE: Album-listening sessions at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), every Tuesday night, 7-9 pm.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons continue tonight, 7 pm at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), details in our calendar listing.

WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.

BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 4: Four places to play trivia tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free, hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW).

If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Lars Lindblad, who explains: ‘My daughter aboard the Water Taxi heading home at sunset after a Mariners game. That boat ride never gets old!’)

Here’s your Monday list of highlights, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). For up-to-18-month-olds. Free.

MEGA-LOW TIDE: 12:36 pm, out to -4.1 feet. Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists will be at Lincoln Park beach 11 am-2 pm.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: 2 pm; no public comment but the agenda explains how to watch.

FREE HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in assistance 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond)

‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUPS: 6:30 pm, weekly group gatherings for people experiencing grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)

D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too! $5.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 3: Three venues offer you the opportunity for trivia tonight! Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) and 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

HONORING STUDENTS: Alki Masonic Lodge invites you to tonight’s annual award ceremony for outstanding students from West Seattle’s public high schools, 7 pm. (40th/Edmunds)

COMEDY AT OTTER ON THE ROCKS: Monthly chance to laugh, tonight featuring Scott Losse, 7 pm. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

POOL TOURNAMENT: Pool players! Enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)

CRAFTING: It’s Crafting Night at Tim’s (16th/98th, White Center), 7 pm, this time with art, games, and music too.

ALKI MEDITATION: Monday night meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: End your Monday with a song (or two) – karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Big thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Three closure alerts start our Sunday list:

TWO BRIDGES CLOSED: The northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge and the West Seattle low bridge are both scheduled to continue their weekend-long closures today. Bicycle riders and pedestrians are supposed to be able to use the low bridge but reports from Saturday indicate they may face waits for the gates to be opened.

ALKI/HARBOR AVENUES: Closing approximatelly 8-11 am for the West Seattle 5K.

And that’s what leads our event list, with other happenings mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE 5K: 9:30 am, round trip from 61st SW and Alki Avenue SW. Fundraising run/walk organized by and benefiting the West Seattle High School PTSA. Last-minute registration is available on site.

Also happening today/tonight:

SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: If you’re not running the WS5K, the Westies Run Club is meeting at Highland Park CornerStore (7789 Highland Park Way SW) at 9 am today for this week’s Sunday Funday run.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open every Sunday year-round on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in full spring produce-and-products season – asparagus, greens, microgreens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, apples, more – and many options for baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, poultry, fresh- and pre-prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta …

MASTER GARDENERS AT THE MARKET: If you have a gardening question, you can get an answer from a Master Gardener! Their weekly clinics at the West Seattle Farmers’ Market continue today, 10 am-2 pm. (Look for their booth toward the south end of the market.)

KNIFE-SHARPENING POP-UP: Bring your knife to Kneighborhood Knives‘ pop-up at Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW), 10 am-5 pm.

WEEKEND SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sing to hits of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and enjoy a buffet breakfast – if this morning is sold out, look at dates ahead.

FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

DONATION DRIVE AT ALKI UCC: 11 am-3 pm outside the church, drop off donations of nonperishable food. (6115 SW Hinds)

WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)

(Saturday low-low tide photo by Kevin Freitas)

MEGA-LOW TIDE: Out to -3.8 feet at 11:50 am – if you plan to explore the shore, tread lightly!

COLMAN POOL’S SECOND WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, second preseason weekend concludes at the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park – see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

RIVIAN POP-UP AT OUNCES: Noon-4 pm; “event includes a Rivian Owner Meetup, Alki Cruise, Rivian Swag Giveaways and free Educational Drives.” More info here. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

VOCAL TONING CIRCLE: See and hear what your voice can do! Noon at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

SNAIL MAIL SUNDAY AT MR. B’S: 1 pm postcard-writing advocacy at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

SOCCER: West Seattle Rhodies FC plays this season’s second match today at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – vs. Snohomish United at 2 pm (ticket info here).

SUNDAY SCIENCE PARTY: 2 pm-3:30 pm all-ages science party at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) – “hang out with real scientists!”

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re invited to hang out this afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

MUSIC MATINEE AT TIM’S: Royal Blunder, Braly Sangster, Abserdia at 2 pm at Tim’s in White Center (98th & 16th).

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Singer-songwriter Jim Page at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm, all ages, no cover.

WEST SEATTLE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: New group meets at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), meet up at 3 pm.

MUSIC NORTHWEST BACH KEYBOARD FESTIVAL: 3-4:30 pm at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle (4105 California SW) – our calendar listing has details on this classical-music concert.

WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: Monthly community meeting at 3:30 pm, St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW) – see the agenda preview here.

‘RENT PARTY’ AT KENYON HALL: 5 pm, ‘Rent Party’ fundraiser at Kenyon Hall for Denny-Sealth Performing Arts, featuring a slate of “jazz-fueled” student performances. (7904 35th SW).

SUNDAY FUNDAY SIP ‘N’ PAINT: 6 pm with Mrs. B at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).

BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight late-night 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, and you can win 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 helping with, an event that we could add to the WSB community calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!