(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Today/tonight, from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are the highlights (something to add? please let us know!):

HOLY FAMILY OUTLINE AUCTION: As previewed here, you can bid online to support the school even if you’re not going to this weekend’s gala – bidding’s open now.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring is starting Week 3 already! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

MEDICARE INFO: 11 am presentation at The Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email we***************************@***il.com to find out where they’re playing today.

SPORTS: – One local high-school game today – Chief Sealth IHS fastpitch softball vs. Franklin at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) at 4 pm.

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three regular Thursday night events tonight here – 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: Also an every-Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also tonight, run 3 miles, or walk a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm – info here.

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

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run now departs from The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: If you’re not up for running, how about walking? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

BLACK COUNTRY NEW ROAD LISTENING PARTY: 6 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), hear their new album a day before its official debut. Free, all ages.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

PSYCHIC BOOTCAMP: Three-class series to “discover your own inner knowing,” 6:30 pm at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska).

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: 7 pm, choose from myriad locations to sit and read – then chat if you want to, don’t if you don’t! Our calendar listing includes this month’s location list.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Having Sex, starting at 7 pm.

‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), one of your few chances left to see the huge student-led production of “Chicago” – details in our calendar listing.

COMEDY: This month’s edition of Jokes at The Junction, 8 pm at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW).

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to we*************@***il.com – thank you!:

(Nesting hummingbird recorded by Nico Lovejoy, near The Junction)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Wednesdays at 10 am, too! Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new location. (4522 California SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, noon-4 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

WORKSHOP FOR PROSPECTIVE HOME SELLERS: Noon at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW) – details in our calendar listing.

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: Canceled today.

SPORTS: Two baseball games at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – Chief Sealth IHS vs. Lincoln at 4 pm, West Seattle HS vs. Franklin; also at NCSWAC, a 4:30 pm boys’ soccer match, CSIHS vs. Ingraham.

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: 6 pm, Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) is where the West Seattle Classic SF Book Club meets tonight. “Solaris” is this month’s book.

COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC: 6-8 pm, Rhythm & Roots Night at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Open invitation to the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW)

FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are invited to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.

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

KUNDALINI YOGA & GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska), $35.

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

SECOND WEEK FOR ‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), a huge student-led production of “Chicago” continues its run – details in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations on our West Seattle list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night starts at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready to step up to the mic and show your talents? 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! we*************@***il.com – thank you!

(Photo by Bucky Hayes-McQueen)

Here’s what’s happening on your Tuesday as a brand-new month begins, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-timer.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Weekly lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW):

Program: Women’s Protection Center, Nepal, which protects vulnerable women and children from sex-trafficking.
Speakers: Catherine Terrill and Lila Ghising

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

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Get dinner from Chipotle (4730 California SW), 4-8 pm, mention the West Seattle Little League fundraiser (follow that link for a code to use online if you’re not going in person), and WSLL will get part of the proceeds.

SPORTS: One local school plays at home today/tonight – Chief Sealth IHS hosts Nathan Hale in a 4 pm boys-soccer match at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).

HOMEWORK HELP: Students can drop in for free help, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 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 bring your own.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: Lots of light in the evening for this – 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

FREE DANCE LESSON: At the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), Westside Dance with Dean:

Tuesdays through April 15
Swing 1: Intro to East Coast Swing 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Swing 2: Dancing to the Blues (a traveling dance) 7:45 – 8:45 p.m.

Brush up on your dance skills with our next six-week dance series. Instructor Dean Paton leads these live partner-dance classes in Swing 1 & 2. No partner is necessary, both singles and couples are welcome. Join the fun and meet others in the community!
More information here.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO CLUB: April’s first class is tonight!

The West Seattle Tae Kwon Do Club is offering in-person classes at High Point Community Center in April. Adults (18 and older) can sign up to learn Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art known for its fast sparring techniques, dynamic forms, and strong kicks. Classes cost only $45/month and meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm and Saturdays 9:30-11:30 am. The first class for April is on Tuesday, April 1 from 6:00-7:30 pm. New students can join at any time and beginners are definitely welcome! Check out our website at westseattle.choitkd.org, email we************@***il.com for questions, or call (206) 684-7422 for registration information.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

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

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 6: If you’re a quiz whiz, tonight is your night – six trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and 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 (2306 California SW) … and Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).

MORE BINGO: Talarico’s is hosting 8 pm bingo every other Tuesday night starting tonight! (4718 California SW)

Hosting an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to we*************@***il.com – thank you!

(Yet more bountiful blossoming! Photo by Lorrie Church)

Here’s our “what’s happening” list today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: Noon today at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), geared toward little ones up to 18 months old.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See City Councilmembers preview what’s ahead for the week and get briefed on current issues such as what’s happening in the Legislature and planning for the FIFA World Cup, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch (no public-comment period at this meeting).

HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in time for students to work with volunteer homework helpers at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

LEGISLATIVE HEARING: As previewed here Sunday, the State Senate Transportation Committee has a 4 pm hearing on HB 1423, which would allow cities to try using cameras to enforce vehicle-noise rules.

‘DINE OUT FOR WSHS BOYS’ SOCCER’: 5-9 pm, Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) will be open just for this West Seattle High School boys-soccer fundraiser, with a percentage of proceeds going to support the team.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players included!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio with Listening to Grief. (4034A California SW).

MEDITATION AT ALKI UCC: Every Monday, doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Three Monday night places to play! … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Another location for Monday night meditation – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley features music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, it’s your turn to sing during karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to we*************@***il.com – thank you!

(Spring sunset at Alki, photo by Tami Lenzie)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are possibilities for your Sunday:

POP-UP BRUNCH: Rice, Beans, & Happiness is popping up outside Milpa Masa (34th/Webster) 9 am-2 pm.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s run leaves from Dough Joy Donuts (4310 SW Oregon), 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with early-spring produce (root vegetables! lots of greens! cabbage! apples!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: The Longhouse is open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

MONTHLY GRIEF CIRCLE: Any kind of grief is OK for you to bring to this gathering, 10:30 am at Nurture Wellbeing/Studio 102 (6307 California SW) – full details here.

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am Sundays, first class free if you pre-register. Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

GUILA’S 70TH BIRTHDAY BASH & OPEN-WATER SWIM SEASON START: 11 am epic celebration at Alki – details in our calendar listing; everyone’s invited.

SIGNMAKING FOR HANDS OFF! 2 SESSIONS: 11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) or 3:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), making signs for next Saturday’s mobilization at Seattle Center. Space is limited today.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going, or to finish assembling a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

MUSIC WORKSHOP: Last chance to learn at a St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church music workshop, 12:15 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (3050 California SW)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

CLASSIC NOVELS (AND MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), the club’s monthly gathering, this time discussing “The Idiot.” Arrive early to buy your beverage!

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Also at 3 pm at C & P, The Go Janes perform. No cover, all ages!

FREE COMMUNITY YOGA: 5 pm class at Dragonfly (3270 California SW).

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: 5:30-6:30 pm at Bethany Community Church (8600 9th SW) in Highland Park, all welcome.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Looking for Sunday night music? Find it with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – we*************@***il.com – thank you!

(Recent misty morning at Lincoln Park, photo by Elyse Slotnick)

As usual, lots of possibilities on our Saturday list, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar, but we begin with a transit reminder:

METRO SERVICE CHANGE: Today a variety of systemwide changes kick in during Metro’s twice-yearly “service change.” West Seattle routes are scheduled for three changes – read about them here.

Now, whether you’re getting there by bus and/or bike or foot or car, the event list:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Start your weekend on the run! Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, join others for the full weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Susan Pascal, Jamie Findlay, Chris Symer with “mid-century vibes,” 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

GRIEFSHARE: If you have lost someone close to you, this is for you. 13-week series continues today, 10:30 am, Grace Church (10323 28th SW).

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.

TERRAPLANTED GRAND OPENING: The new plant shop in South Delridge officially celebrates today including a ribboncutting at noon! 11 am-7 pm. (9439 16th SW)

FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW) – but if you don’t already have a slot reserved, you’re probably out of luck.

FAMILY READING TIME: 11 am family reading time is back at new home of Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

VINTAGE SALE: Noon-6 pm at Tim’s Tavern (9655 16th SW) in White Center, along with today’s Tikipalooza and Roper Romp festivities (see listings below).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

FRUIT TREE CLASS AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: 1 pm at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor), class in fruit-tree planting basics and early care, with City Fruit, suggested donation $10-$15.

GARDENING CLASS AT THE LIBRARY: 1 pm class at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), free class in growing plants from seeds. Call ahead to sign up if you can – walk-ins only if there’s room.

HUNT FOR SPRING: 1 pm at The Heron’s Nest (4818 Puget Way SW), family-friendly spring celebration with an egg hunt, scavenger hunt, more.

MAKE HANDBUILT ANIMALS WITH KIRSTEN: 1 pm at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW) – details in our calendar listing.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

PROTEST AGAINST PROGRAM CUTS: 3-4 pm, senior residents of Brookdale Admiral Heights (2326 California SW) plan to protest federal-program cuts, gathering outside their building.

WHITE CENTER ROPER ROMP: 3-6 pm, gathering of Helen Roper wanna-bes, wigs, caftans, and all, as previewed here. Epicenter is Tim’s Tavern (9655 16th SW) in White Center.

FREE MASSAGE: Walk-in clinic at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.

NEW LOCATION CELEBRATION: 4-8 pm, with 4:30 pm ribboncutting, Lumina Vascular Health and Laser Clinic celebrates its new location. (6075 California SW)

BASEBALL BENEFIT: 6 pm dinner and auction at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds) to benefit WSHS Baseball Boosters – details in our preview (follow the link to bid even if you can’t attend).

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, DJO album listening party. Free, all ages. (4559 California SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Tonight – 8th anniversary show for West Seattle’s longest-running drag extravaganza, West End Girls! Doors 7, showtime 8, tickets here or at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Doors 7, music 7:30, Ranger and the Re-Arrangers bring “gypsy jazz” to Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), tickets here.

TIKIPALOOZA IN WHITE CENTER: 7 pm, this weekend’s celebration of tiki tunes continues at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center) tickets and schedule here.

THIRD NIGHT FOR ‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), a huge student-led production of “Chicago” continues its run – details in our calendar listing.

CIRCA OFFER FOR SHOWGOERS: If you go to “Chicago,” save your playbill and present it at nearby Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor) for $5 off!

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Spinning starts at 9 pm with DJ Grizz at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Want to sing on your Saturday night? 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome to be listed on our calendar! Please email info to we*************@***il.com – thank you!

(Can’t get enough of the blossoms while they last! Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Starts at 10 am and continues until 11:30 am, weekly free drop-in playtime at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

FREE TAX HELP: Drop-in help at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 11 am-4 pm, appointments recommended.

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SPORTS: Chief Sealth IHS vs. West Seattle HS boys’ soccer at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex at 4:30 pm, which is also where WSHS plays baseball vs. O’Dea at 7. (2801 SW Thistle)

TIKIPALOOZA AT THE SKYLARK: Three bands tonight as part of this all-weekend festival at West Seattle and White Center venues, come early for dinner at 5:30 pm, stay for music at 8 pm, more info here including how to get tickets. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS’ POP-UP SOCIAL: 5:30-8 pm at Jellyfish Brewing (917 S. Nebraska) in Georgetown.

(added) JAZZ & BLUES JAM: For early-stage musicians, with house band The Jazz Sealth Trio, signups at 6 pm, music at 6:30, free, Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

ALKI ELEMENTARY STUDENTS’ MAKERS’ MARKET: You’re invited to enjoy music, food, and shopping:

On Friday, March 28, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, we’re holding our inaugural Spring Makers Market, where our students will showcase and sell their unique, handmade creations. The event is open to the public and will also feature musical performances and food.

The market will be at Schmitz Park Elementary (5000 SW Spokane St), which is serving as Alki’s temporary home while our new school is under construction.

We’d love to see as many community members as possible come out to support these young entrepreneurs.

COMEDY AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Midnight Mystery Theater at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, all ages, no cover.

BENEFIT DINNER FOR GUATEMALA VOLUNTEERING: As previewed here, 6 pm dinner at Fauntleroy Church to raise money for local volunteers’ work in Guatemala. (9140 California SW)

LUCY DACUS LISTENING EVENT: Hear her new album, with giveaways while they last, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

SECOND NIGHT FOR ‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), a huge student-led production of “Chicago” continues its run – details in our calendar listing.

CIRCA OFFER FOR SHOWGOERS: If you go to “Chicago,” save your playbill and present it at nearby Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor) for $5 off!

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Nostalgia B tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight’s slate: Kids on Fire, 1876, Old Cross.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to we*************@***il.com – thank you!

(Photo by Lance Mercer – seen from Lincoln Park)

Today/tonight, from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are the highlights (something to add? please let us know!):

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring is starting Week 2! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 10:30 am-10 pm at MOD Pizza Westwood Village (2800 SW Barton), mention Denny International Middle School‘s fundraiser and part of the proceeds of your purchase will go toward it.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email we***************************@***il.com to find out where they’re playing today.

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD MEETING: 1:30-4 pm, downtown and online, scheduled to include the vote on appointing Dow Constantine as CEO. The agenda explains how to comment/watch.

SUFFRAGE FIRST! 2 pm performance at Village Green-West Seattle (2615 SW Barton), free but RSVP requested.

SPORTS: – One local high-school game tonight – Chief Sealth IHS baseball vs. Seattle Academy at Delridge Playfield at 3 pm.

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

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also an every-Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also tonight, run 3 miles, or walk a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm – info here.

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

WESTIES RUN CLUB COMMUNITY 5K: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run now departs from The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander) and tonight the Westies team up with Orca Run Club for a “community 5K.”

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: If you’re not up for running, how about walking? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

OLG 8TH GRADERS PRESENT ‘FROZEN’: One night only, and the community’s invited! Doors open at the Walmesley Center at 6:30 pm, showtime at 7 pm for Our Lady of Guadalupe 8th graders’ production of “Frozen.” (3401 SW Myrtle)

OPENING NIGHT FLYOVER: If you see two U.S. Navy Growlers pass by, it’s for the Mariners’ opening-night flyover, as we noted on Wednesday. (Game starts at 7:10 pm.)

OPENING NIGHT FOR ‘CHICAGO’ AT WSHS: 7:30 pm at West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW), a huge student-led production of “Chicago” opens its run – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Tonight at The Skylark! Doors 6, music 7, Miscomings, Faith in Strangers, 9-5 Hyperf–k, Give Me Gold. $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Kingblind and Teenage Rampage, starting at 8 pm.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to we*************@***il.com – thank you!:

(Tuesday beachgoers during record warmth, photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Wednesdays at 10 am, too! Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new location. (4522 California SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, noon-4 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: 3 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

VASHON SUPERINTENDENT MEETUP: 5-6 pm, the Vashon Island School District’s superintendent is scheduled to be at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) to chat with families.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it instead of discarding it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

BE A SMART SELLER: Thinking about selling your home? West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor) shares the strategic secrets of success, 6 pm event, free!

PAPER BOAT BOOK CLUB: 6 pm, Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) hosts its book club, this time discussing “The Office Of Historical Corrections” by Danielle Evans.

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Open invitation to the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW)

FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are invited to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.

HPAC: The community coalition for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge gathers at 6:30 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), with topics including the city’s encampment response – here’s the preview.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer slate – tonight it’s Arthur James. (7902 35th SW)

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations on our West Seattle list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) – see our calendar listing for this month’s book details.

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

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready to step up to the mic and show your talents? 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Planning an open house, reading, tour, fundraiser, sale, discussion, show, meeting, presentation, etc., that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! we*************@***il.com – thank you!

(Sleeping Mallard, photographed by Stewart L.)

Here’s what’s happening on your foggy-so-far Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-timer.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW). Guest speaker today is from End Plastic Soup.

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

HOMEWORK HELP: Students can drop in for free help, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 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 bring your own.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: Lots of light in the evening for this – 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

FREE DANCE LESSON: At the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), Westside Dance with Dean:

Tuesdays through April 15
Swing 1: Intro to East Coast Swing 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Swing 2: Dancing to the Blues (a traveling dance) 7:45 – 8:45 p.m.

Brush up on your dance skills with our next six-week dance series. Instructor Dean Paton leads these live partner-dance classes in Swing 1 & 2. No partner is necessary, both singles and couples are welcome. Join the fun and meet others in the community!
More information here.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

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

LISTENING EVENT AT EASY STREET: 7 pm, free, all ages, come be among the first to hear Mumford & Sons‘ new album “Rushmere.” (4559 California SW)

ACTIVIST EVENT: A private home in West Seattle is hosting an “activist event,” a Russian scholar speaking at a discussion in the context of today’s U.S. political situation, 7 pm, attendance info in calendar listing.

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 6: If you’re a quiz whiz, tonight is your night – six trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and 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 (2306 California SW) … and Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).

Hosting an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to we*************@***il.com – thank you!

(Latest image from SDOT ‘live’ camera in The Junction – refresh page for updates)

Here’s our “what’s happening” list today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COFFEE/COCOA WITH COPS: Drop in to talk with local police during a casual conversation event at QED Coffee in High Point (6070 35th SW), 10 am-noon.

BABY STORY TIME: Canceled today at Southwest Library.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See City Councilmembers preview what’s ahead for the week and get briefed on current issues such as what’s happening in the Legislature, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch (no public-comment period at this meeting).

HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in time for students to work with volunteer homework helpers at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

ALKI STANDBY GENERATOR MEET-AND-GREET: 4:30 to 5:30 pm, “rain or shine,” the team for this upcoming project at 63rd/Beach Drive will be on site to explain the planned work and answer questions, as previewed here.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players included!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio with Listening to Grief. (4034A California SW).

MEDITATION AT ALKI UCC: Every Monday, doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four Monday night places to play! … Music quiz at Easy Street Records, 6:30 and 7:30 pm (4559 California SW), free, all ages … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Another location for Monday night meditation – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley features music on Monday nights – jazz with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday nights, it’s your turn to sing during karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to we*************@***il.com – thank you!

(Photo by Dave Gershgorn)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are possibilities for your Sunday:

CANCELED – RAIN WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE JAMBOREE: 9 am-6 pm at Bar-S Fields (6425 SW Admiral Way), cheer for WSLL players as they start their season! Details in our calendar listing.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s run leaves from Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with early-spring produce (root vegetables! greens! cabbage! apples!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

SEED GIVEAWAY AT THE MARKET: 10 am-1 pm, the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle will be there (near California/Alaska) with free seeds both for those who ordered them and for others interested.

DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: The Longhouse is open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

KINDIE WEST MUSIC SERIES: The Sunday morning family-music concerts are back! First of five concerts, 10:30 am at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), this time starring Harmonica Pocket.

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am Sundays, first class free if you pre-register. Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

READY FREDDY PREP PARTY: 11 am at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), preparedness coach Alice Kuder shows you how to get started with getting ready – our calendar listing has registration info.

TILDEN SCHOOL BOOK FAIR: Last day! Make a purchase at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW), mention Tilden School (WSB sponsor) at checkout, and part of the proceeds will benefit the school.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going, or to finish assembling a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

SAVE THE POSTAL SERVICE: Regional protest as part of a nationwide demonstration against dismantling/privatizing the U.S. Postal Service, 1 pm outside Westwood Post Office (2725 SW Trenton)

WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: The resistance group has a meeting for newcomers at 1:30 pm, for everyone else (newcomers welcome to stay) at 3 pm, both at South Seattle College‘s CAB cafeteria at center of campus, enter from north and park in north lot. (6000 16th SW)

VISIT NEPENTHE: Big afternoon at the little shop (9447 35th SW):

Art Show featuring glass artist Judy Popky
Open house
*Food * Drinks * Chair massage*

2-5 pm.

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

NATURE JOURNALING: Nature journaling with Alma at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) – register here.

SPRING EQUINOX YOGA & TAROT WORKSHOP: With Natalie, at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), 6:30 pm. $50. Register here.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday night music – the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that should be on our community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – we*************@***il.com – thank you!

(Cascades from Hamilton Viewpoint, photographed by David Hutchinson)

Dozens of happenings around West Seattle (plus reasons to visit Georgetown and White Center today too), mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE JAMBOREE: 9 am-6 pm today and tomorrow at Bar-S Fields (6425 SW Admiral Way), cheer for WSLL players as they start their season! Details in our calendar listing.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Start your weekend on the run! Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

MINDFUL MOVEMENT HEALING CIRCLE: 9:30-11:30 am at FoRest Wellness Collective (3225 California SW).

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, join others for the full weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).

SCOUTING FOR FOOD: Two-part food drive! If you got a door hanger from Pack 793, put out your bag of food! If not, you can bring nonperishable food for the West Seattle Food Bank to the east side of Hiawatha (Walnut south of Lander), 10 am to noon, and drop it off.
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FIFTH GRADERS’ BAKE SALE: 10 am-1 pm outside Arbor Heights Elementary (3701 SW 104th), fifth-graders are selling baked goods to raise money for outdoor-education experiences. Gluten-free and vegan options!

HIGH-SCHOOL SOFTBALL: 10 am at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), Chief Sealth IHS vs. Highline HS.

TILDEN SCHOOL BOOK FAIR: Make a purchase at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) through Sunday, mention Tilden School (WSB sponsor) at checkout, and part of the proceeds will benefit the school.

MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS CLEARANCE SALE: Continuing this weekend! “We’re offering our best discounts of the season on all of our winter gear!” says Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor). Plus, sale has expanded to add demo skis and boards! Open 10 am-6 pm today.

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Susan Pascal, Jamie Findlay, Chris Symer with “mid-century vibes,” 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

STILL-LIFE SESSION: At Low Tide Arts, 10:30 am – registration info is in our calendar listing. (9140 California SW)

GRIEFSHARE: If you have lost someone close to you, this is for you. 13-week series continues today, 10:30 am, Grace Church (10323 28th SW).

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.

HUGE RESOURCE FAIR: Need services or info? The 40+ organizations, agencies, departments, companies participating in today’s 11 am-3 pm resource fair at the ex-Bed Bath Beyond space in central Westwood Village (2600 SW Barton) probably have it. All welcome.

POPWEED POP-UP PARTY: 11 am-3 pm, you can help out at Beyers’ Bulldog Garden, a community site that has quite a backstory. (54th SW & SW Edmunds)

FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

FAMILY READING TIME: 11 am family reading time is back at new home of Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

GEORGETOWN BITES AND SITES: Special day for eating, drinking, shopping in Georgetown, 11 am to 5 pm, explained in our calendar listing. (Tickets sold at 5813 Airport Way S.)

SPRING EQUINOX RITUAL WORKSHOP: 11 am-1 pm with Linh Le, explained here, which is also where you can register.

FITNESS TOGETHER OPEN HOUSE & NUTRITION SEMINAR: Two events in one visit to Fitness Together in The Junction!

We are excited to invite you to our Open House & Nutrition Seminar! Come check out FT and learn from West Seattle’s own Michelle Babb MS, RD, CD, a registered dietitian who has written multiple books and helped many in West Seattle with their nutrition needs.

Location: Fitness Together, 4546 California Ave SW (Above The Matador)
Time: 11:15 AM – 1:45 PM

(The seminar starts at 11:30.) FT-West Seattle is a longtime WSB sponsor; find out more about them here.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

SOUL SISTERS SONG CIRCLE: 1-3 pm, sing with “kind, fun women” – our calendar listing has details, including how to get the location.

COMMUNITY DRUMMING CIRCLE: 1-3 pm at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska), all welcome, by donation.

MAKE CERAMIC EGGS WITH FRANCES: 1 pm at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), $50 – details in our calendar listing.

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

BUNNIES AT OUNCES: 2-5 pm, all ages welcome to visit with bunny rabbits at Ounces! (5214 Delridge Way SW)

FREE MASSAGE: Walk-in clinic at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.

EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Friends and Folk, folk trio performing 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover.

CONCERT AT ALKI ARTS: 6 pm, $20 at the door at Alki Arts:

Christopher Reyne is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and audio engineer from Portland, Oregon who crafts his brand of indie folk rock almost entirely on his own. With a sound that is both fresh and familiar, his music has drawn comparisons to such artists as Death Cab for Cutie, The Shins, and Elliott Smith. This is a seated ‘living room style’ concert with refreshments served.

(6030 California SW)

MEANINGFUL MOVIE: “Razing Liberty Square,” about climate gentrification, is the West Seattle Meaningful Movie this time, doors open at West Seattle Unitarian Universalist Congregation (7141 California SW) at 6:30, movie at 7, discussion at 8:30.

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, Shaker Bloomheart album-release show. No cover, all ages. (4559 California SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Tonight – Bandmixers Community Roulette, four mini-sets, four genres! Doors 7, music 8, 21+, $10 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LIVE IN WHITE CENTER: 8 pm, Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center) hosts three performers – Wes Watkins, Carrie Jennings, Kate Dinsmore. Tickets here.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Spinning starts at 9 pm with DJ WD40 at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Want to sing on your Saturday night? 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome to be listed on our calendar! Please email info to we*************@***il.com – thank you!

(Camellia, photographed by Jerry Simmons)

Later than usual because of this, here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TILDEN SCHOOL BOOK FAIR: Make a purchase at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) through Sunday, mention Tilden School (WSB sponsor) at checkout, and part of the proceeds will benefit the school.

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Started at 10 am and continues until 11:30 am, weekly free drop-in playtime at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

FREE TAX HELP: Drop-in help at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 11 am-4 pm, appointments recommended.

BABY STORY TIME: Delridge Library’s weekly story time is CANCELED today.

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

CALM YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM: Online guided meditation 12:30 pm-1 pm, free series with Dr. Zoë Linkletter, ND, of Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care (WSB sponsor) – info here, including how to sign up.

MEET AND GREET WITH EMILY KINNEY: 3 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) – our calendar listing explains the rules for participating.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS: Take a walk at Camp Long (5200 35th SW), 3:30 pm.

SPORTS: The only match/game being played locally today is at 4:30 pm, Chief Sealth IHS boys’ soccer vs. Eastside Catholic at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex. (2801 SW Thistle)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Dublin Abbey at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, all ages, no cover.

FULL LIFE CRISIS AT THE SKYLARK: West Seattle’s own Full Life Crisis and friends, doors at 6 pm and music at 7 pm, more info here. $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

OPEN MIC AT KENYON HALL: This month’s showcase starts with 6 pm signups at the historic venue, all ages. (7904 35th SW)

EQUINOX SUNSET WATCH WITH ALICE: It’s the first full day of spring and tonight’s the night for Alice Enevoldsen‘s change-of-seasons sunset watch at Solstice Park (upslope at 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW), 6:30-7:30 pm, all ages, fun and educational.

JAPANESE BREAKFAST LISTENING EVENT: Hear the new album, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Vitamin D tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight’s slate: Accidental Stuntmen, Roxbury Saints.

If you have something to showcase on our event lists or calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to we*************@***il.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Today/tonight, from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are the highlights (something to add? please let us know!):

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Spring is here, as of 2:01 am today! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

‘SAVE THE POST OFFICE’ RALLY: 11:30 am-12:30 pm, gathering outside the Junction Post Office (4426 California SW) to protest possible cuts and changes – details in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email we***************************@***il.com to find out where they’re playing today.

SPORTS: Three games at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) today – Chief Sealth IHS baseball vs. Highline at 4 pm, CSIHS fastpitch softball vs. Rainier Beach at 4 pm, West Seattle HS fastpitch softball vs. Roosevelt at 4 pm.

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

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also an every-Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also tonight, run 3 miles, or walk a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm – info here.

3010 SW AVALON WAY DESIGN REVIEW: Rescheduled online meeting for 8-story apartment-building proposal, 5 pm. Go here for the meeting link, info on how to comment, and to get the “design packet.”

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

ART & FOOD IN WHITE CENTER: In South Delridge and White Center, a multitude of venues and artists are participating in the Rat City Art & Food Walk, 5-8 tonight. See the map/list here.

AIRPORT NOISE: If you’re interested in noise from nearby King County International Airport (aka Boeing Field), go get information and answers at a 5:30-7:30 pm open house tonight at KCIA Flight Service Station (6526 Ellis Avenue S.) – details here.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run now departs from The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: One more way to get moving! Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) or online. See the agenda here, where you will also find the link to attend online if you can’t get there in person.

PISCES FEST 2025: Tonight at The Skylark! Doors 7, music 8, details here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Wizdumb, starting at 8 pm.

Are you planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to we*************@***il.com – thank you!:

(Shield bug photographed at Jack Block Park by Steve Bender)

Here’s what’s happening on your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Wednesdays at 10 am, too! Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT: 10:30 am at the bookstore’s new location. (4522 California SW)

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, noon-4 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

REJUVENATE YOGA: Weekly class at Viva Arts, 1:30 pm. Drop-in. $20. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: 3 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION: BECU‘s new White Center branch (WSB sponsor) invites you to a celebration, 3-5 pm today:

What: BECU White Center Neighborhood Financial Center grand opening and ribbon cutting; light refreshments will be shared

Who: Remarks will be given by BECU Branch Manager Andrew Blanco, and Samantha Le of the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce and Success Foundation. BECU’s Chief Member & Digital Experiences Officer Jason Rudman will lead the ribbon cutting ceremony.

When: Wednesday, March 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. Remarks will begin at 3:30, with the ribbon cutting around 3:50 p.m.

Where: 1515 SW 107th Street, Suite 100

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm free drop-in help at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DELRIDGE SIDEWALKS: Tonight’s the night for the walking tour announced by the city:

Building Sidewalk and Walkway Connections

Want to see new safe places to walk in the Delridge neighborhood? Please join us for a neighborhood walk and share with us where you would like to see new walkways and/or sidewalks.

Time: 5:00-6:30 pm

Location: Gather at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW) and then walk the neighborhood with us!

RAINWISE WEBINAR: Are you eligible for rebates? Want to know more about being part of RainWise? 5 pm webinar – info, and a link to check your eligibility, are in our calendar listing.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Fix it, don’t toss it! Weekly event, free (donations appreciated), 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle Tool Library (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center).

WORDSWEST PRESENTS A BOOK LAUNCH: 6 pm, C & P Coffee is the site for this WordsWest Literary Series revival:

WordsWest Literary Series Presents
Let’s Launch Forty Bouts in the Wilderness
A new poetry collection by Katy E. Ellis
Website: wordswestliterary.weebly.com/next-event.html

Please join WordsWest Literary Series for a special event to celebrate the book launch of co-curator Katy E. Ellis’ second collection of poetry Forty Bouts in the Wilderness (MoonPath Press), a book about returning to difficult places by choice or by what seem like fateful accidents. This event will include readings by co-curators Susan Rich and Harold Taw. Books will be for sale and treats will be served!

(5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Open invitation to the group’s weekly meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW)

FREE GROUP RUN: All runners, all levels, are welcome to join the weekly West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) group run – meet at the shop by 6:15 pm.

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

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations on our West Seattle list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday-night trivia starting at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

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

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready to take the mic and show your talents? 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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(Photo by Janelle Otterholt)

Here’s what’s happening on your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LIGHT RAIL BRIEFING: The City Council’s Transportation Commmittee hears today from Sound Transit as well as from the city’s ST team. Meeting started at 9:30 as previewed here, but the light-rail briefing is just beginning as we publish this.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-timer.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW). Two-part program: Students of the Month, and ShelterBox.

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

SOFTBALL: Two games at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), both at 4 pm today, Chief Sealth IHS vs. Ingraham, West Seattle HS vs. Eastside Catholic.

HOMEWORK HELP: Students can drop in for free help, 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 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 bring your own.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOOD FEST: 6 pm annual membership meeting at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW), sample food/beverages from local purveyors, learn about local community groups, elect next year’s FCA board – more info in our calendar listing.

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: “Unplugged” acoustic gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, all ages, no cover.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: Lots of light left in the evening for this – 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

SOUTHWEST PRECINCT ADVISORY COUNCIL: 6:30 pm, first meeting of this revived group, with updates from Southwest Precinct police and guest speakers featuring new SPD Chief Shon Barnes, all welcome. (2300 SW Webster)

FREE DANCE LESSON: At the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), Westside Dance with Dean:

Tuesdays through April 15
Swing 1: Intro to East Coast Swing 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Swing 2: Dancing to the Blues (a traveling dance) 7:45 – 8:45 p.m.

Brush up on your dance skills with our next six-week dance series. Instructor Dean Paton leads these live partner-dance classes in Swing 1 & 2. No partner is necessary, both singles and couples are welcome. Join the fun and meet others in the community!
More information here.

MAKE POTTERY: Weekly 6:30-9 pm “girls’ night” at pottery studio The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW), sign up in advance to work on your project(s).

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

BINGO AT THE SKYLARK: Play – free! – Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo hosted by Cookie Couture, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA X 6: Six trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and 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 (2306 California SW) … and Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).

BRING A FRIEND NIGHT: Students in 6th through 12th grades are welcome at Scouts BSA Troop 282‘s “Bring a Friend Night,” 7:30 pm-8:30 pm at West Side Presbyterian Church (3601 California SW).

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(Schmitz Park, photo by Christopher Boffoli)

On the day where everybody can be honorarily Irish, St. Patrick’s Day, here are three West Seattle celebrations:

IRISH DANCE: All are welcome to watch dancers from the Comerford School of Irish Dance perform at the Center for Active Living, 1:15 pm. (4217 SW Oregon)

IRISH FOOD AND DRINK: Here’s what’s up at Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor):

Tonight we will have a special menu in addition to our regular menu with dishes including corned beef, shepherd’s pie, Irish soda bread, and Guinness brownies. Drink specials, lots of decorations, & plenty of The Pogues will be playing. One of our biggest nights of the year!

HIGHLAND PARK CORNER STORE TURNS IRISH PUB: It’s a tradition at Highland Park Corner Store, 5-8 pm tonight, visit for “loaded baked potatoes and corned beef sandwiches, green beer, shamrock ice cream scoops, Irish tunes”! (7789 Highland Park Way SW)

Also on the list today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See City Councilmembers preview what’s ahead for the week and get briefed on current issues such as what’s happening in the Legislature, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch (no public-comment period at this meeting).

HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in time for students to work with volunteer homework helpers at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.

TELEPHONE TOWN HALL: 6 pm, “telephone town hall” with 34th District state legislators (participating from Olympia), as previewed here. If you don’t get the call with the option to participate, you can call 855-756-7520 and enter 120781# when prompted for the extension number.

GET CRAFTY: 6-10 pm, Monday is “Crafting and Creativity Night” at The Missing Piece (9456 35th SW), info here.

D&D: Weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players included!

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Not meeting tonight.

MEDITATION AT ALKI UCC: It’s back, every Monday. Doors open at Alki UCC at 6:45, meeting is from 7-8:30. (6115 SW Hinds)

COMEDY NIGHT! The monthly show at Otter on the Rocks, produced by West Seattle-based Cozy Comedy, features Davey Wester. 7 pm, check here for tickets ASAP. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(added) BANKS, LIVE AT EASY STREET: Received this afternoon from Easy Street Records (4559 California SW):

“We are excited to announce that BANKS will be at Easy Street Records for an in-store performance and signing on March 17th at 7:00 PM! ALL AGES, FREE show. MUST order/purchase a copy of BANKS new album ‘Off With Her Head’ (on LP) from our website to guarantee admission to this exclusive event! PLEASE select IN-STORE PICK UP ONLY at checkout, your order will be ready the day of the event.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Three Monday night sessions! … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander); 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: More Monday night meditating – free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.

MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: The Alley features music on Monday nights, jazz with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Monday night, sing your heart out during karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

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(Recent sunrise, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are possibilities for your Sunday, including more St. Patrick’s Day-themed events:

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: This year’s Girl Scout Cookie in-person sales end today! Go here to look for a cookie booth near you – multiple troops are selling at various spots, during various time slots, in West Seattle.

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER’S LEPRECHAUN LEG GROUP RUN: Meet at Hiawatha (2700 California SW) by 9 am for this wearing-of-the-green 3-mile fun run, which ends at nearby Good Society.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s run leaves from Ampersand (2536 Alki SW), 9 am.

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: Meet up with other players – all levels – 9:30-11:30 am at The Missing Piece. (35th/Roxbury)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with late-winter produce (root vegetables! greens! cabbage! apples!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

DUWAMISH TRIBE LONGHOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER: The Longhouse is open for visitors, 10 am-5 pm. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

FREE NIA CLASS: 10:30 am Sundays, first class free if you pre-register. Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska)

DONATION DRIVE: Warm outerwear? Blamkets? New underwear/socks? That’s part of the wish list for this month’s dropoff donation drive outside Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), 11 am-3 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool to get your project going, or to finish assembling a holiday gift? Borrow it from the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

IRISH FEST AT OUNCES: Noon-7 pm celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, one day early, green beer and all. Info here, starting with two events at noon:
–Free Irish line-dance class
–Green run
Everything happens at the tap room/beer garden (3809 Delridge Way SW).

MUSIC TALKS: Free workshop for those interested in reading music and singing, 12:15 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW).

COMMUNITY CLOG-DANCING LESSONS: Final Sunday with 1 pm lessons at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).

MADISON STUDENTS’ POETRY SALON: Missed the first one (WSB coverage here)? Be at West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 2 pm today to see and hear Madison MS students recite poetry!

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)

PLAY CRIBBAGE: These Sunday sessions are for more-advanced players, 2 pm at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), membership not required.

MAGICAL STRINGS: 2:30 pm St. Patrick’s Day concert at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW).

‘RAIN MUSIC’: That’s the theme of today’s Music Northwest concert, directed by Dr. Jane Harty, at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill), 3 pm, featuring the world-premiere work “17 Names for Rain” by Northwest composer Sean Osborn. Details and ticket info are in our calendar listing. (See the full program here.)

MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Local singer-songwriter Jim Page performs at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) 3-5 pm today.

ASTRA LUMINA: Last night to catch the celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. Tonight, 7:15 pm and later admission times. Tickets and info here.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday night music – the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

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(Schmitz Preserve Park photo by Christopher Boffoli)

Get your Irish music on as this pre-St. Patrick’s Day weekend begins – two opportunities are part of the slate for your Saturday, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar. We start with a traffic alert:

TRAFFIC NOTE: WSDOT is closing the two right lanes of NB Highway 99 across the First Avenue South Bridge until 1 pm for bridge-deck work.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: This year’s Girl Scout Cookie in-person sales end this weekend! Go here to look for a cookie booth near you – multiple troops are selling at various spots, during various time slots, in West Seattle.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the regular Saturday morning run.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free community meditation, 9 am at Inner Alchemy‘s sanctuary/studio (3618 SW Alaska).

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, first at 9:30 am for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Then at 10 am, join others for the full weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy). ‘

MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS CLEARANCE SALE: Continuing this weekend! “We’re offering our best discounts of the season on all of our winter gear!” says Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor). Open 10 am-6 pm today.

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Jon Wall with originals and covers on ukulele and harmonica, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

GRIEFSHARE: If you have lost someone close to you, this is for you. 13-week series continues today, 10:30 am, Grace Church (10323 28th SW).

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – “This is a free, weekly, in-person active writing group grounded in the Amherst Writers and Artists method. It is a safe, critique-free space. Writers of all levels welcome, 16 and up.” Our calendar listing has location and RSVP info.

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30-11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), meant for kids 0-5.

FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

FAMILY READING TIME: 11 am family reading time returns at new home of Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW).

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: The home of West Seattle history is open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the newest exhibit, about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open – wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).

MAKE HANDBUILT ANIMALS: 1-3 pm, join Kristen for this session at The Clay Cauldron. Our calendar listing explains how to register. (5214 Delridge Way SW)

FREE MASSAGE: Walk-in clinic at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.

SOUTHSIDE REVOLUTION JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY: Go cheer the home team on bout night! “Legends in the Rink,” 4:15 pm-8 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW) – see ticketing and other info in our calendar listing.

IRISH-THEMED RAINBOW BINGO: “Queens of the Green,” 6:30 pm fundraiser for the West Seattle Rotary Service Foundation at WS Golf Course (4470 35th SW) – get tickets here.

IRISH FEST 2: Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th, White Center) hosts five bands – including West Seattle musicians – starting at (updated) 7 pm, benefiting SMASH.

EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Roo Forrest and Friends, 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), all ages, no cover.

IRISH/SCOTTISH MUSIC AT KENYON HALL: The Home Rulers perform – doors 7, show 7:30, at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – tickets here.

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, Drew Martin presents his newest album, “Where’s Your Feet?” No cover, all ages. (4559 California SW)

ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge ends this weekend. 7:15 pm and later entry times tonight; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

‘MUSIC FOR THE SOUL’: Northwest Symphony Orchestra in concert at Holy Rosary (42nd/Genesee), 8 pm. More info and ticket link in our calendar listing.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Tonight – BendreTheGiant, Wind-Up Birds, Verboten, Shark Out! Doors 7, music 8, 21+, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Spinning starts at 9 pm with Soul Focus FM at Revelry Room – check here to see who. (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night singing! 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

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(Harbor seal, photographed at T-107 Park by Steve Bender)

It’s the final Friday of winter! Here’s what’s up today/tonight, mostly from the West Seattle Event Calendar:

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: 10 am-11:30 am, weekly free drop-in playtime at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

GRILLED CHEESE: The Franz Bread Grilled Cheese Truck is scheduled to visit West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor) 11 am-1:30 p.

FREE TAX HELP: Drop-in help at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), 11 am-4 pm, appointments recommended.

BABY STORY TIME: Noon-12:30 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

QI GONG AT VIVA ARTS: Fridays at 12:15 pm – info in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SPORTS: Three high-school games/matches today – 4 pm West Seattle High School boys’ soccer vs. North Creek at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle), 4 pm Chief Sealth IHS fastpitch softball vs. Newport at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 7 pm WSHS baseball vs. Sumner at SWAC.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: This year’s Girl Scout Cookie in-person sales start their final weekend today! Go here to look for a cookie booth near you – multiple troops are selling at various spots in West Seattle.

EMERALD CITY DRAMA CLUB GRAND OPENING: 4:30 pm, as previewed here. (4455 California SW)

BIG BAND DINNER DANCE AT WSHS: As previewed here, 6 pm, the West Seattle Big Band joins student musicians for a night of music, (optional) dancing, and student-prepared cuisine, raising money for WSHS programs. (3000 California SW)

SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Monthly songwriters’ showcase at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, all ages, no cover.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: PZ, Nia, Yoshio, WAiKS, doors at 6 pm and music at 7 pm, details here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SLIME-MAKING AND SISTERHOOD: 6:30 pm, West Seattle Rainbow Girls welcome 10- to 18-year-olds interested in leadership skills and fu with this group, event at Alki Masonic Center (4736 40th SW).

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS’ FREE CONCERT: 7 pm at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), the West Seattle Community Orchestras‘ Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony perform a free concert – details in our calendar listing.

DRAG AT KENYON HALL: This month’s Kenyon Hall Cabaret show, 7 pm at the historic venue, all ages. (7904 35th SW)

SPACE NEEDLE LASER SHOW: One-night-only laser-art installation expected to be visible here, GuideStar (here’s our preview), 7:30-9:30 pm.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Peg tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight’s slate: Haunted Horses, Help, Machine Country.

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Top of our list today, it’s the second Thursday of the month, so it’s West Seattle Art Walk night!

That’s the list of tonight’s Art Walk venues – some with artist receptions tonight, some with food/drink specials for Art Walk’ers, some with both! The locations are all around the West Seattle peninsula, with concentrations in the three Junctions. Specific artists’ shows are previewed here. The artists displaying tonight include Tilden School (WSB sponsor) students at John L. Scott in The Junction (4445 California SW), 5-8 pm.

Also today/tonight, from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are other highlights (something to add? please let us know!):

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Exactly one week until spring! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email we***************************@***il.com to find out where they’re playing today.

SPORTS: Spring seasons are starting for high-school sports! Two games at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) today – Chief Sealth IHS baseball vs. Sultan at 4 pm, CSIHS fastpitch softball vs. Edmonds-Woodway at 4:30 pm.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: This year’s Girl Scout Cookie in-person sales continue today, after school! Go here to look for a cookie booth near you – multiple troops are selling at various spots, during various time slots, in West Seattle, through this weekend.

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY POP-UP: The long-distance-advocacy group adds an extra gathering this week, 4-6 pm at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW).

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

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also an every-Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Also tonight, run 3 miles, or walk a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm – info here.

VISCON CELLARS: The West Seattle winery’s friendly, cozy tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle! Viscon is an Art Walk venue, too.

GHOST STORIES: Irish and Celtic ghost stories at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm.

WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: Black women in Washington in the civil-rights movement are the focus of tonight’s online presentation by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, 6 pm. More info, and the registration link, in our calendar listing.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run now departs from The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: One more way to get moving! Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION: 6-9 pm, Patrick Rifflin performs Thursdays at Pegasus Pizza in The Junction (4520 California SW).

LISTENING PARTY: Be among the first to hear My Morning Jacket‘s new album “Is,” 7 pm listening party at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Nada Rosa, starting at 8 pm.

LUNAR ECLIPSE: If the skies clear enough to see tonight’s total eclipse of the moon, expert skywatcher Alice Enevoldsen says “it starts for us” around 9 pm – she has other key times here.

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