(Hydrangea blossom, photographed by Janelle Otterholt)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

PINT FOR A PINT: Blood drive today until 4 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th SW/SW Myrtle) with special gift – a pint of Seattle Sorbets – for donors. Check our calendar listing for link to see if spots are available.

SUMMER FOOD: As reported here Monday, there are multiple sites/times/days in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks.

CITY COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: The meeting that just began includes items related to Sound Transit’s in-city light-rail projects, including West Seattle. Here’s the agenda, which has all the document links. You can watch via Seattle Channel.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy (this is a last-minute reminder, so set your calendar for next Wednesday morning if interested!).

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

CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 am weekly class at Dragonfly (3270 California SW): $20 drop-in.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day, 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: The open-every-day season continues at Lincoln Park‘s outdoor, heated salt-water pool! Noon-7 pm; see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WADING POOLS: Open today – Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) will be open noon-5:30 pm; Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm.

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

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

‘WILD ROBOT’ READ-ALOUD CLUB: 1 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), starting today! Info here.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Got something that’s broken? 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).

CRIBBAGE: New schedule for cribbage at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), including 6 pm tonight.

CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: 6 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW) – this month’s book is “Inverted World.”

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly happy-hour meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

OPEN STUDIO AT POTTERINGS: 6 pm, get creative at the studio! (3400 Harbor SW)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome.

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

SOCCER: West Seattle Junction FC home match vs. Midlakes United, 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle). “Kick Cancer Night.” Get tickets here.

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

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

REGULAR TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also 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.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your chance at centerstage – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

Something coming up 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!

(Noctilucent clouds, photographed by Steven Rice)

Here’s our list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUMMER FOOD: As reported here Monday, there are multiple sites in West Seattle where kids can get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks.

CITY COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: The meeting that just began includes items related to Sound Transit’s in-city light-rail projects, including West Seattle. Here’s the agenda, which has all the document links. You can watch via Seattle Channel.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: You’re welcome to join this weekly advocacy gathering, until noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-time participant.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day, 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: The outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park is open every day, with sessions between noon and 7 pm. Fee.

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) will be open today, noon-7 pm. Free.

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

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 2 pm, weekly meeting, open to public comment in person or online. The agenda explains how to watch/participate. Agenda items today include the agreement for Premier to keep operating golf courses including West Seattle.

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 bring your own.

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO CLUB: 6 pm at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW).

TOASTMASTERS 832: Hybrid meeting, 6 pm – work on your communication and leadership skills! Online or at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW).

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN WITH HOKA DEMO: Tonight at 6:15 pm, meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run, with a chance to demo Hokas!

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 X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Wondering where to play trivia in West Seattle Tuesday nights? – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), 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).

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

(Photo by Mike Burns)

Here’s what’s on the Monday highlight list from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (are we missing something? let us know!):

CAPERS SALE: The all-month-long, all-store sale (and 40th anniversary celebration) ends today! Capers (WSB sponsor) is open 10 am-6 pm today. (4525 California SW)

FAMILY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s 10:30 am story time is open to wee ones and their parents/guardians/caretakers. (9010 35th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: Continuing through Labor Day, the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park is open every day, noon-7 pm. Fee.

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) will be open today, noon-7 pm. Free.

CITY COUNCIL: 2 pm “briefing meeting” today; see the agenda here;
watch live via Seattle Channel. (No public comment at the briefing meetings.)

ART SALON: “A safe place for creative people to gather” at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 4-6 pm. Bring your own art supplies!

WINE CLASS: Learn about Austrian wines at Walter’s (4811 California SW)! Our calendar listing has registration and fee info.

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

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

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Not happening this week; back next week.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four places you can play tonight! 6:30 and 7:30 pm every-other-week Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

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

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

JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Live music on Mondays! Jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, you can sing 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 westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(One more low-tide fan with wings – photographed by Curry Gibson)

On summer’s second weekend, here’s what we have for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.

HEAVILY MEDITATED: Free 9 am meditation at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska) – register here.

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: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

JUNCTION ACE HARDWARE ‘GRAND REOPENING’: The locally owned hardware store in The Junction is throwing a party today to celebrate its affiliation change, starting with a 10 am ribboncutting and continuing with other festivities until 2 pm. Details in our calendar listing – including a donation drive for the West Seattle Food Bank. (44th SW/SW Edmunds)

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, at Hope Academy in South Delridge (9421 18th SW). Fresh produce, cooked-on-site food, body-care products, more.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

FREE PLAY DATE: 10-11:30 am at Little Trailblazers (3003 SW Roxbury) – sign up here.

FASHION AT FAUNTLEROY SCHOOLHOUSE: 5+ cabi stylists are joining for a sample sale 10:30 am-1:30 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse – “A curated collection from multiple sellers — more styles, more sizes, more deals!” (9131 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 – free weekly in-person group for writers of all levels. For location info, go here.

TASTE OF WHITE CENTER: 11 am-3 pm, bring your money and your appetite to support the White Center Food Bank, which will be at 16th SW/SW 98th to sell $5 tickets for small plates, drinks, desserts, etc., offered up by more than 30 participating restaurants/bars! (Note that 16th SW is closed to vehicle traffic between Roxbury and SW 100th.)

SEATTLE RADIO FIELD DAY: 11 am today to 11 am Sunday, local ham-radio operators are set up on the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) for networking, knowledge-sharing, talking to other radio operators around the world, and more, and you’re invited to stop by any time – it’s all also intended as one big open house.

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists will be out at Constellation and Lincoln Parks 11:30 am-2:30 pm today, with the low tide out to -2.3 feet at 1:37 pm.

‘RECLAIM THE FLAG’: West Seattle Indivisible is organizing streetcorner rallies along California SW between Admiral Junction and Morgan Junction, noon-2:30 pm.

WADING POOLS: City-run wading pools expected to be open in West Seattle today are Lincoln Park (12 pm-7 pm) and Hiawatha (12 pm-5:30 pm).

COLMAN POOL SWIM MEET: No public swim sessions today for the heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) – but they’ll resume tomorrow.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the new exhibit about Seattle Teriyaki! (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).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar, and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area. Come support our student winemakers and join us for a student tasting.

SEAFAIR PIRATES LANDING ON ALKI: Around 1:30 pm, the “Pirate Kings of the Northwest” are expected to storm ashore at Alki Beach near the Bathhouse- time approximate, could be sooner, could be later, listen for the cannon fire as they approach! They’ll mingle with onlookers as they make their way toward an eventual shoreside escape, usually aboard their landlubbing “vessel” Moby Duck.

FOR GARDENERS! 1:30-3 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), “Garden Hotline Presents: Basics of Seed Saving From Your Garden.” Details here. Free.

WEST SEATTLE RHODIES FC: Westside Pride Match vs. Bigfoot FC, last home match of the Rhodies’ first season, (updated) 2 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – go here for tickets.

(ArtsWest photo by John McLellan, from ‘The Effect’)

2 PERFORMANCES OF ‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Second weekend for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, 3 pm and 7:30 pm performances today/tonight. (4711 California SW)

FREE MASSAGE: Walk into Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) 3-5 pm for short, specific free massage.

ALSO AT NEPENTHE – SUMMER MINI-MARKET: 3 pm to “whenever,” vendors and more!

P-PATCH PIZZA PARTY: The Barton P-Patch has a pizza oven and will use it during a 4-6 pm fun(draiser) today – come see the garden, too. (34th SW/SW Barton)

TEZCON: Day 1, 4-10 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), tickets and details here.

THE BEER JUNCTION’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY: 5 pm smash-burger pop-up today, plus special anniversary beer. (4511 California SW)

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

DUB SEA FISH STICKS: 6:05 pm home game vs. the Redmond Dudes at Steve Cox Memorial Park‘s Mel Olson Stadium. (1321 SW 102nd, White Center). Go here for tickets.

PRIDE AT THE SKYLARK: Pride 2025 edition of West End Girls brings back Cookie Couture, co-hosting with Fraya Love, check for advance tickets, doors 7 pm, show 8 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s DJ Topspin at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

SATURDAY NIGHT SK8 PARTY: 9 pm-midnight with DJ Josh, 21+, at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW, White Center).

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: For Saturday night singers, 10 pm karaoke awaits you at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Steve Bender)

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

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

FIREFIGHTER STORY TIME: 11 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), geared toward teaching fire safety to very young children in a fun way, usually with a chance to see the firefighters’ gear and engine.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: The spraypark is open every day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

WADING POOLS: The city says this afternoon’s cloudy, cooler forecast means the wading pools will stay closed today.

COLMAN POOL: Closed to the public for a swim meet; back to regular schedule Sunday.

SEATTLE TERIYAKI HISTORY: See this brand-new exhibit at the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) while it’s open noon-4 pm today.

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -3.1 feet at (updated) 12:51 pm.

THE BEER JUNCTION’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY: Celebrating all weekend with a new beer release among other things. (4511 California SW)

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

(added) U-GOD SIGNING AT EASY STREET: 4 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW):

We welcome U-God from The Wu-Tang Clan, for a signing, meet & greet, a day before the Wu takes over Climate Pledge Arena! on Saturday (ft. Run The Jewels, tickets still available!) …
ALL AGES SIGNING. 21+ to drink. No purchase necessary

JAZZ/BLUES JAM AT KENYON HALL: By and for student musicians and young pros, 6 pm doors, 6:30 pm music during the last edition of Kenyon Hall‘s monthly jam before the venue’s summer repair/maintenance break! Free.(7904 35th SW)

MAKE A MUG AT RAIN CITY CLAY: 6 pm – signup link is in our calendar listing. (4208 SW 100th)

POTTERS’ BOOK CLUB: Create with clay while discussing a book! 6:30 pm at The Clay Cauldron (5214 Delridge Way SW).

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Second week for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has the ticket link.

DRAG KINGS AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Emerald City Kings Ball Pride at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), advance tickets sold out, check availability at the door.

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

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating with live music – tonight, LORBO, Anthers, Spanghew – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $18 cover/$5 skates.

PRIDE COCKTAIL FUNDRAISER: All month long, through Monday, Mioposto (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor) offers a special cocktail, The Sylvia River-ita, with half the proceeds supporting Lambert House.

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

(Orca seen from Duwamish Head at 8 pm Wednesday, photo by Robin Sinner)

Here’s what’s on the list for your West Seattle Thursday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open today and every day through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

NO WADING POOLS: The city says it’s keeping the wading pools closed today because cool, showery weather is likely this afternoon.

COLMAN POOL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: No public swimming at Colman Pool today because of a swim meet, first of three days. Public swimming is scheduled to resume Sunday (June 29).

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER: As previewed here, the Hope Lutheran youth group is raising money for upcoming travel by washing cars – free, donations accepted – noon to 5 pm today. (41st/Oregon)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -3.7 feet at 12:05 pm!

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to get the details of where they’re playing today.

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

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

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Last but never least, HPCS is the starting point for running 3 miles, or walking a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm, returning for beverages – 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!

LADIES STRONG! AT OUNCES: 5-8 pm celebration of local women in business, at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), with DJ (6 pm), giveaways, more.

PRIDE NIGHT OUT BLOCK PARTIES: 5-8 pm, tonight’s the night, all over the city.

FREE MENDING WORKSHOP: 5 pm at KAVU (9064 Delridge Way SW) – details and RSVP by going here.

WESTIES RUN CLUB, + SHOPPING: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run starts at The Good Society in Admiral (California/Lander). Tonight: A special extra:

West Seattle Runner will be opening their shop to us after our run. They are giving us a 10% discount, a shoe fitting clinic, raffle drawing, snacks, La Croix, and beers from Good Society.

WSR is just down the block at 2743 California SW.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Prefer to walk? Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.

INFODUMP OPEN-MIC NIGHT: 6 pm:

Don’t Get Me Started: Infodump Open Mic Night

June 26th, 6:00-7:30 at Delridge Branch of Seattle Public Library, 5423 Delridge Way SW

An event for Autistic and ADHD folks of all ages! Infodumping is a beloved part of neurodivergent culture. We want to celebrate one of our favorite ways to communicate!

More 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, in-person only this month, at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds). Agenda items include public safety and community events.

(added) BETTER AS BRASS REHEARSAL: 7-9 pm, Jack Block Park (near first parking lot): Come hear Better As Brass as we rehearse outside during the summer months!

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: This month’s book is “Trail of the Lost“; club meets at 7 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW).

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Second week begins for new ArtsWest production “The Effect“ at 7:30 pm. Check here for tickets. (4711 California SW)

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

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!

(Bright rose for a gray day, photographed at The Kenney by Janelle Otterholt)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy (this is a last-minute reminder, so set your calendar for next Wednesday morning too!).

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

CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 am weekly class at Dragonfly (3270 California SW): $20 drop-in.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day, 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -3.9 feet at 11:18 am.

LOU’S FUNDRAISING WALK: As previewed here, today’s the day retired PE teacher Lou Cutler will walk around the peninsula to raise money for Make-A-Wish, starting at noon from Pathfinder K-8 on Pigeon Point, where he taught for many years. You can donate to help him make kids’ wishes come true by going here!

COLMAN POOL: The open-every-day season also continues at Lincoln Park‘s outdoor, heated salt-water pool! Noon-7 pm; see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WADING POOLS: City says they’ll be open today because sunbreaks and 70ish temps are in the afternoon forecast. Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) will be open noon-5:30 pm; Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm.

KIDS’ HEALTH WEBINAR: Free webinar with Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care (WSB sponsor), 12:30 pm:

Understanding PANS/PANDAS: The Link between Infection and Sudden OCD or Tics in Kids
with Dr. Emily Lesnak, ND
June 25th 12:30 – 1 pm

PANS (pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome) is an abrupt onset of obsessive compulsive symptoms (OCD) or restrictive eating behavior in the pediatric population. PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections) is a subset of PANS with a similar symptom picture to PANS and typically triggered by Group A strep infection (GAS). Join Dr. Lesnak as she covers this topic.

Register for this webinar or watch other past webinars here – neighborhood-naturopathic.com/lunch-and-learn

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE INFO SESSION, ONLINE: 12:30 pm, your chance to find out more about South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) – our calendar listing has info on how to participate.

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

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: 3 pm, join Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

(added) DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: The Neighborhood (6503 California SW) is donating 15 percent of proceeds tonight – including takeout – to Gatewood Elementary. 3-9 pm.

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Got something that’s broken? 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).

SUMMER DRAG BINGO: 6 pm at Pine Lake Cellars (5405 California SW), hosted by Jolene Granby.

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly happy-hour meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

OPEN STUDIO AT POTTERINGS: 6 pm, get creative at the studio! (3400 Harbor SW)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome.

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

WEST SEATTLE RHODIES FC HOME MATCH: 7 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) vs. Olympia. Fan Appreciation Night – kids 10 and under get in free!

LISTENING PARTY: Hear Lorde‘s new album at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm, free, all ages.

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

MUSIC BINGO: Two places to play tonight – at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm, and monthly MINGO at Three9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), 7:30 pm.

REGULAR TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also 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.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your chance at centerstage – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

COMMUNITY ART NIGHT: 7:30 pm at Wicked Rae’s (3220 California SW) – get hands-on creative! Go here to book your spot.

Got something coming up 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!

(Western Polished Lady Beetle on lavender frond, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

Here’s our list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC-SAFETY COMMITTEE: The meeting that just began includes the continued consideration of confirming Shon Barnes as Seattle Police Chief, and a new proposed penalty for graffiti vandalism. Here’s the agenda, which has all the document links. You can watch via Seattle Channel.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: All are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, until noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-time participant.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day, 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: Continuing through Labor Day, the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park is open every day, with sessions between noon and 7 pm. Fee.

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) will be open today, noon-7 pm. Free.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch at West Seattle Golf Course. Scheduled speaker: Erik Bell of A Cleaner Alki. (4470 35th SW).

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 2 pm, weekly meeting, open to public comment in person or online. The agenda explains how to watch/participate. Agenda items today include approval of an agreement to install digital kiosks in business districts around the city, including The Junction.

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 bring your own.

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

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 X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Here’s the answer to the question “where can you play trivia in West Seattle Tuesday nights?” – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), 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).

Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Seen on the West Seattle Garden Tour – photo sent by Marina Clough)

Here’s what’s on our highlight list from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (are we missing something? let us know!):

COMP PLAN/REZONING PUBLIC HEARING: The City Council’s all-day hearing is under way, as previewed here; see the agenda for info on how to sign up to speak, remotely or in person. Watch live via Seattle Channel.

FAMILY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s 10:30 am story time is open to wee ones and their parents/guardians/caretakers. (9010 35th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: Continuing through Labor Day, the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park is open every day, noon-7 pm. Fee.

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) and EC Hughes (2805 SW Holden) will be open today, noon-7 pm. Free.

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

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

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: You don’t have to grieve alone. 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio, join a group with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Three places you can play tonight! 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

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

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

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

MONDAY KARAOKE Love to sing? 9 pm Mondays, you can sing 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 westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Lincoln Park’s Barred Owlets, photographed from a distance this week by Rainer Klett)

Gardening, art, soccer, music, and more – here are our highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN TOUR: Sold out, so this is just a reminder that it’s happening today, 9 am-5 pm, and you might encounter some unexpected traffic on streets with gardens hosting tour stops. If you still need to pick up your ticket book, it’s waiting for you 8:30-11 am at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW), but they do NOT have extras for sale.

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: 10 am-2 pm, with summer produce (berries! lots of salad greens! asparagus!) 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)

MASTER GARDENERS: While at the market, look for Master Gardeners, ready to answer your questions! Sundays throughout the summer, they’re at the market, 10 am-2 pm.

ADMIRAL CHURCH CELEBRATION: Later this year, the church will leave its longtime home to make way for the redevelopment it chose as a path to its future. Today a celebratory service, lunch, and reception, “Fond Farewells and Daring Dreams,” will celebrate the past and future, 10:30 am-2 pm. (4320 SW Hill)

WESTIES RUN CLUB ANNIVERSARY RUN/PARTY: Today’s Sunday Funday run is part of the Westies’ three-year celebration, leaving from and returning to Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 10:30 am.

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

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open every day, no matter what the weather, 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to 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 RESISTS: Sunday signholding in The Junction (California/Alaska), 11:30 am-1:30 pm.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today as its 7-day-a-week season continues, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

WADING POOL: Also at Lincoln Park, the wading pool will be open if the forecast for some sunshine and a 70ish temp holds, noon-7 pm.

LOCAL ARTISTS CELEBRATION + SOCCER: Before today’s home match for (corrected) West Seattle Junction FC vs. the Tacoma Stars, check out the local artist celebration at the stadium, including all-ages activities, starting at 12:45 pm, match at 2 pm, Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle). Get tickets here or at the stadium.

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Weekly free tours! Grounds at 3201 Alki SW open at 1 pm; last tour starts 3:45 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

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

LIVE MUSIC AT TIM’S: Blues Afternoon with Korner Blues , 2 pm at Tim’s Tavern in White Center. (16th/98th)

STRING QUARTET AT KENYON HALL: Second concert for string quartet Pure Flavor, continuing to present Beethoven’s String Quartets, 2:30 pm at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – check here for tickets.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: First afternoon performance for the new play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 3 pm – check here for tickets.

BENEFIT SHOW FOR MODE MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS: More than two dozen acts perform a concert at the iconic Neptune Theater (1303 NE 45th), 3:30 pm, to raise money for scholarships at West Seattle’s Mode Music and Performing Arts. Ticket info in our calendar listing.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Weekend’s end brings Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could feature on the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Eyelash-cup fungi photographed by Jay Speidell on the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails, which you can hike today)

First full day of summer, and here’s what we have for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.

WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT HIKE: Free guided hike through this West Seattle treasure. 9:30 am, meet at Westcrest Park, 7th/Cloverdale – more info in our calendar listing.

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: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, at Hope Academy in South Delridge (9421 18th SW). Fresh produce, cooked-on-site food, body-care products, more.

KNIFE-SHARPENING POP-UP: Kneighborhood Knives returns to Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW), 10 am-5 pm.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

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.

STORY TIME CELEBRATING THE FREEDOM TO READ: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), all-ages story time that’s part of Teach Truth Day of Action.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – Canceled again, back June 28.

CAMP LONG MOUNTAIN FEST: 11 am-5 pm, free, fun activities celebrating Camp Long‘s unique role in the climbing world. (5200 35th SW)

FREE PIZZA: 11 am-3 pm, everybody gets up to two slices of free pizza at Pagliacci (4449 California SW).

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW)

WADING POOL SEASON STARTS: First city-run wading pool scheduled to open in West Seattle is Lincoln Park – weather permitting (criteria: some afternoon sunshine, 70ish – so today might be iffy).

(added) INTERGENERATIONAL THEATER PROJECT: Noon at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle), “The Lear Project,” free, as previewed here.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-2 pm (closing early today) – see the exhibit about the West Duwamish Greenbelt! (61st/Stevens)

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER OPEN: The center is open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. Today at noon also brings the Ngày Quân Lực ceremony, “Observing the founding of the armed services for Việt Nam Cộng Hòa.” (2236 SW Orchard)

READY FREDDY PREP PARTY: Hope it never happens. Prepare in case it does. Start with Alice Kuder‘s 45-minute “Ready Freddy Prep Party,” 12:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

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).

THE KOOKS AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 1 pm signing event. (4559 California SW)

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can you may request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area. Come support our student winemakers and join us for a student tasting.

BLOCK PARTY BENEFITING FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: 2-6 pm “mini-block party” in Super Deli Mart parking lot at 35th/Barton, kids’ area, adult beer garden, raising money for the Fauntleroy Fall Festival.

MAKE SIGNS FOR ‘RECLAIM THE FLAG’ RALLY: West Seattle Indivisible is rallying on the streets June 28, and gathering 2-5:30 pm today to make signs, High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

FREE MASSAGE: Walk into Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) 3-5 pm for short, specific free massage.

ALSO AT NEPENTHE – SUMMER MINI-MARKET: 3 pm to “whenever,” vendors and more!

MOLLY MOON’S GRAND OPENING: The new ice-cream shop at California/Alaska officially opens after a 3 pm ribboncutting. Free scoops for kids 12 and under until 5 pm; open until 11 pm.

DUB SEA FISH STICKS: 6:35 pm home game vs. the Redmond Dudes at Steve Cox Memorial Park‘s Mel Olson Stadium. (1321 SW 102nd, White Center). Go here for tickets.

2 TOURING BANDS AT EASY STREET RECORDS: School of Rock bands from the Bay Area, 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), free, all ages.

‘LOST’ POTTER’S FIELD WALKING TOUR: Special summer-solstice event – Invisible Histories leads you on a tour of the Georgetown site where 3,200+ people were buried in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, 7 pm. Details in our calendar listing.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Third night for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has the ticket link.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Calico ft. Pink 182 at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 8 pm, $10 cover.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s DJ GeoD at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

SATURDAY NIGHT SK8 PARTY: 9 pm-midnight with DJ Josh, 21+, at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW, White Center).

OUT AT THE BOX, PRIDE PARTY: 9:30 pm drag show at Box Bar (5401 California SW), hosted by Jolene Granby, no cover, 21+.

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: If you’re up for Saturday night singing, 10 pm karaoke awaits you at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

Thanks to Jamie Kinney for the very summery photo of a Sweat Bee and flower. Summer officially arrives tonight, as noted in our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY COUNCIL TALKS FEDERAL CHANGES: Right now, the City Council is meeting as the Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes, a joint meeting with the King County Council Committee of the Whole. Here’s the agenda; you can watch live via (updated) King County TV’s YouTube channel.

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

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: The spraypark is open every day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: Also open today, on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm – see the session schedule here.

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

OPEN MIC AT KENYON HALL: 6 pm signup, 6:30 pm performances during the last edition of Kenyon Hall‘s singer-songwriter open mic before the venue’s summer repair/maintenance break! (7904 35th SW)

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

‘LOST’ POTTER’S FIELD WALKING TOUR: Special summer-solstice event – Invisible Histories leads you on a tour of the Georgetown site where 3,200+ people were buried in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, 7 pm. Details in our calendar listing.

‘HOUSE PARTY 2’ AT EASY STREET: Sold-out night of DJing and dancing, 7 pm, just noting as a reminder to ticketholders and/or curious passersby.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Second night for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has the ticket link.

AMERICANA, COUNTRY/FOLK/ROCK AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7, music at 8, Rankin Crow, 21 Rails, The Bale Jumpers at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), $10.

SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNSET WATCH: Provided it’s not pouring, educator/expert skywatcher Alice Enevoldsen will be at Solstice Park (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW, upslope from the tennis courts and gardens) 8:30-9:30 pm for her quarterly change-of-seasons sunset watch. (If the sun’s visible, it should vanish from view around 8:55. Also note that the solstice moment is 7:42 pm.) Free, all ages.

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

PRIDE COCKTAIL FUNDRAISER: All month long, Mioposto (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor) offers a special cocktail, The Sylvia River-ita, with half the proceeds supporting Lambert House.

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

(Painted stone attributed by texter to ‘Westwood mystery artist’)

Here are our Thursday highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can look ahead any time), starting with some changes for the Juneteenth holiday:

LIBRARIES: Seattle Public Library and King County Library System branches are all closed,

SEATTLE PARKS & RECREATION: Many Seattle Parks facilities (but not all) are closed.

USPS: Juneteenth is a US Postal Service holiday.

BANKS: This is also a banking holiday.

STREET PARKING: For Seattle neighborhoods with city-operated pay stations, on-street parking is free today.

We have not received or found word of any organized Juneteenth celebrations in West Seattle; if you know of anything, please comment! Meantime, here’s the rest of the list:

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

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open today and every day through Labor Day, 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: Also open today, on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm – see the session schedule here.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to get the details of where they’re playing today.

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

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

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Last but never least, HPCS is the starting point for running 3 miles, or walking a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm, returning for beverages – 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!

RAT CITY ART & FOOD WALK: The new third-Thursday tradition in White Center, starting at 5 pm at most of the two-dozen-plus participating venues – see our calendar listing for the lineup/map.

ART RECEPTION: 5-7 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), reception for “found object assemblage” artist Elaine Woodhouse.

FREE MENDING WORKSHOP: 5 pm at KAVU (9064 Delridge Way SW) – details and RSVP link in our calendar listing.

POSTCARDS FOR DEMOCRACY: The long-distance-advocacy group has a bonus monthly happy-hour gathering at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW), 5-7 pm.

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

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Prefer to walk? 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).

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: All-ages show at 7 pm with Shai Foxx, Silvermoon, DUK, Arc Flash. $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ARTSWEST OPENING NIGHT: The curtain rises for new ArtsWest production “The Effect“ at 7:30 pm. Check here for tickets. (4711 California SW)

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

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!

(Great Blue Heron and pilings, photographed by Stewart L.)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy.

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

CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 am weekly class at Dragonfly (3270 California SW): $20 drop-in.

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: The open-daily season continues at Lincoln Park‘s outdoor, heated salt-water pool! Noon-7 pm; see the session schedule here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

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

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: 3 pm, join Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Got something that’s broken? 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).

A TRIO OF MOONPATH POETS AT C & P: WordsWest Literary Series presents three poets published by MoonPath, Katy E. Ellis, Susan Landgraf, and Cindy Veach, 6-8 pm gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

SUMMER DRAG BINGO: 6 pm at Pine Lake Cellars (5405 California SW), hosted by Jolene Granby.

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: All are welcome at the group’s weekly happy-hour meetup, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar. (4752 California SW).

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome.

GAMES IN THE PARK FOR GROWNUPS: Meet in the Lincoln Park north parking lot by 6:30 pm and organizers will lead you to the location. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

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

THE DAISY CHAIN, LIVE: Album-release show at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 7 pm, free, all ages.

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

MUSIC BINGO: Two places to play tonight – at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm, and monthly MINGO at Three9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), 7:30 pm.

REGULAR TRIVIA x 3: Three West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia starting at 8 pm … Quiz Night also 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.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your chance at centerstage – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Tonight’s preview performance is sold out, but check the website for other shows starting with opening night tomorrow. (4711 California SW)

Got something coming up 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 Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s our reminder list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: The meeting that’s under way right now includes a discussion of West Seattle’s Sound Transit light rail and the city’s role in it, as well as a presentation about the state’s upcoming “Revive I-5” project. Here’s the agenda, which has all the document links. You can watch via Seattle Channel.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Ready to follow up on “No Kings” participation? One way to do it is offered via this weekly advocacy gathering, until noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-time participant.

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

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 2 pm, weekly meeting, open to public comment in person or online. The agenda explains how to watch/participate.

HOMEWORK HELP: Done until next school year!

WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: The Class of 2025 celebrates commencement at 5 pm at Memorial Stadium downtown. Allow extra time for beefed-up security screenings. (400 5th Ave. N.) P.S. If you’re not going downtown, you can watch the live stream on the district’s YouTube channel.

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.

EVENING UKULELE MEETUP: West Seattle ukulele players meet on third Tuesdays, 6 pm at Good Society (California/Lander).

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

TOASTMASTERS 832 HYBRID MEETING: 6:30 pm online and at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW), grow your leadership and communication skills!

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 X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Here’s the answer to the weekly question “where can you play trivia in West Seattle Tuesday nights?” – 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).

MONTHLY PFLAG MEETING: 7:30 pm at Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill).

Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(California Poppy, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

Here’s what’s on our highlight list from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (are we missing something? let us know!):

FAMILY STORY TIME: Southwest Library‘s 10:30 am story time is open to wee ones and their parents/guardians/caretakers. (9010 35th SW)

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm for kids to keep cool! (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL STARTS EVERY-DAY SCHEDULE: Starting today and continuing through Labor Day, the outdoor pool at Lincoln Park is open every day, noon-7 pm.

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: See city councilmembers look ahead to the rest of the week, 2 pm. The agenda explains how to watch.

HOMEWORK HELP: Done for the year.

WINE CLASS: 6 pm at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – get tickets here.

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

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

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: No need to grieve alone. 6:30 pm at Mama Be Well Healing Studio, join a group with Listening to Grief. Registration/fee info here. (4034A California SW).

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four places you can play tonight! Every-other-week music quiz hosted by @pubquizdavid at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) has sessions at 6:30 and 7:30 pm … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7 and 8 pm Sporcle Pub Quiz at Three 9 Lounge (4505 39th SW), 21+ … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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

LAUGHTER: The monthly Routine Killers comedy show – five comedians! – will bring you some, 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way) – check for tickets here!

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

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

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

MONDAY KARAOKE You can sing at 9 pm Monday nights – 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 westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Saturday on Elliott Bay – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Happy Father’s Day if you’re celebrating! Here are highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

WEST SEATTLE BRAKE SERVICE SALE: As previewed here, moving/closure sale for contents of the longtime business at 4464 37th SW, 9 am-2 pm again today.

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: 10 am-2 pm, with almost-summer produce (strawberries! lots of greens! asparagus!) 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)

MASTER GARDENERS: While at the market, look for Master Gardeners, ready to answer your questions! Sundays throughout the summer, they’re back at the market, 10 am-2 pm.

(added) FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH: At the West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW): “Brunch is from 10 am-1 pm, Fathers get it for free, others will be $15 each…so much good food!!! Kids under 10 years old, free also.”

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

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) is open every day, 11 am-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to 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: 11 am-3 pm, monthly dropoff donation drive in the Alki UCC courtyard (6115 SW Hinds):

This month’s priority needs:

Clean and wearable Men’s Work/Casual Clothing
New Socks
Non-Perishable Food

We also welcome clean and wearable men’s/women’s outerwear suitable for the season, hygiene items and camping gear. Donations are distributed through the Westside Interfaith Network (WIN) Saturday lunch, hosted in White Center. Deepest gratitude to our community for your generous support of our neighbors in need.

WEST SEATTLE RESISTS: Sunday signholding in The Junction (California/Alaska), 11:30 am-1:30 pm.

FATHER’S DAY GAME PARTY: Noon-6 pm, Elsom Cellars in nearby SODO invites you to come play board games, card games, Jenga, Cornhole, other family favorites. (2960 4th Ave. S.)

SIXTH WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open again today during the last of six preseason weekends, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Third Sunday of the season for these free tours! Grounds at 3201 Alki SW open at 1 pm; last tour starts 3:45 pm; more info in our calendar listing.

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

CRIBBAGE AT THE EAGLES: 2 pm, more-advanced play, membership not required. (4426 California SW)

LOW TIDE: Not mega-low, but low enough for an interesting beach walk with Dad (or whoever), -1.7 feet at 2:21 pm.

NEW BOOK CLUB: First-ever meeting of the West Seattle Modern Classic Book Club, 3 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW). This month’s book: “White Noise.”

ONE-ACT PLAY: Chief Sealth Drama student-directed production, “The Angel Intrudes,” 4 pm. Tickets $2. (2600 SW Thistle)

LIVE MUSIC AT TIM’S: Chop Chop with Kurt Reifler & the Watchdogs , 7 pm at Tim’s Tavern in White Center. (16th/98th)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Weekend’s end brings Sunday night music provided by the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) – 8-10 pm.

Are you planning, organizing, and/or publicizing something that we could feature on the WSB community event calendar – one-time or recurring? Please email us the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Our list of West Seattle happenings begins with today’s two biggest events:

MORGAN JUNCTION COMMUNITY FESTIVAL: The Morgan Community Association presents this festival, 10 am-2 pm in and around Morgan Junction Park (west side of California north of Fauntleroy Way), with free entertainment (see the schedule here), kids’ activities, local organizations and businesses (see the lineups here) – four hours of free fun to celebrate your community!

‘NO KINGS’ DEMONSTRATIONS: While the biggest Seattle gathering is on Capitol Hill, and local resistance group West Seattle Indivisible plans to travel there, several small rallies have been announced around West Seattle – here’s the list we published last night, also including rallying points for those taking Metro.

Here’s what else we have for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GAME OF SHROOMS: Up for a scavenger hunt? West Seattle’s own Potterings has hidden pottery mushrooms around the peninsula for you to find, as explained here, starting today.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run.

WEST SEATTLE BRAKE SERVICE SALE: As previewed here, moving/closure sale for contents of the longtime business at 4464 37th SW, 9 am-2 pm today (and tomorrow).

FREE PRENATAL FITNESS CLASS: This morning at the beach:

At 9:00 am, FIT4BABY West Seattle in collaboration with Prepare the Nest is holding a free prenatal fitness class open to anyone wanting to move their body during pregnancy. The class will take place at the Alki Statue of Liberty and welcomes mothers at any stage of pregnancy! Immediately following the class will be a short conversation with Birth Doula Bri Music from Prepare the Nest to discuss the benefits of having a doula present at birth and answer any questions people might have.

Register here. (61st/Alki)

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: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate regardless of whether you were on the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays through October, at Hope Academy in South Delridge (9421 18th SW). Fresh produce, cooked-on-site food, body-care products, more.

MASTER GARDENERS: They’re ready to answer your questions! Saturdays this spring and summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

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 – Canceled again, back June 28.

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: 10:30 am-12:30 pm, pop-up silent-reading event at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Meet at 11 am at Log House Museum (61st/Stevens), after registering here. Suggested donation $15.

SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

CHIEF SEALTH IHS STUDENT-ORGANIZED CAR SHOW: 11 am-4 pm in the school parking lot, first one ever! (2600 SW Thistle)

EMERALD CITY ROMANCE WRITERS: Author and reader event 11 am-5 pm at South Seattle College‘s Brockey Center (6000 16th SW), as previewed here! Meet your fave love-story-teller, discover locally based writers you haven’t read yet, explore romance-related vendors, more.

FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW)

SIXTH WEEKEND FOR COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open today to start the final of six preseason weekends before its 7-day-a-week season begins next week, noon-7 pm, with four hour-and-a-half swim sessions, each half lap swimming and half open swim – see the schedule here.

GEORGETOWN CARNIVAL: Our neighbors to the northeast invite you to come on over, noon-10 pm, Airport Way S between Corson Ave & Bailey St. for “all kinds of quirky fun.” Details in our calendar listing.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-2 pm (closing early today) – see the 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).

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: On the north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus:

The Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room, Wine Bar and Retail Store are open Thursday-Saturday from 1-6 pm. Come taste and purchase our student-produced wine! The Northwest Wine Academy features a large tasting room and retail store. While tasting one of our current releases, you can you may request a tour of our barrel room and bottling area. Come support our student winemakers and join us for a student tasting.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 1:30 pm matinee show for the Pride edition of Kenyon Hall Cabaret – get tickets here. (7904 35th SW)

NORTHWEST FIRELIGHT CHORALE: In concert, 2 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW), info and ticket link in our calendar listing.

HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO CLINIC: 3 pm with the West Seattle HS Girls’ Water Polo team at Southwest Pool (2801 SW Thistle) – signup info is in our calendar listing.

FREE MASSAGE: Walk into Nepenthe (9447 35th SW) 3-5 pm for short, specific free massage.

ROLLER DERBY: Rainier Roller Riot bout “The Pack Is Queer,” 5:30 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW, White Center).

THE BREWS BROTHERS: Acoustic trio live at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, no cover, all ages.

DUB SEA FISH STICKS: 6:05 pm home game vs. the Seattle Blackfins at Steve Cox Memorial Park‘s Mel Olson Stadium. (1321 SW 102nd, White Center). Go here for tickets.

ONE-ACT PLAY: Chief Sealth Drama student-directed production, “The Angel Intrudes,” 6:15 pm. Tickets $2. (2600 SW Thistle)

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Brittany Davis album-release show for “Black Thunder,” 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), free, all ages.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Mountain Holler, The Flameglo, Oscillatina at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm, $10 cover, all ages.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm – tonight it’s Soul Focus FM at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

DANCE! Monthly Machine Learning night at The Lumber Yard in White Center, 9 pm-2 am. (9630 16th SW)

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

Got a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Penny sent the photo, captioned, ‘A secret artist leaves work in Lincoln Park)

Here’s our Friday highlights list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – shorter than usual as some regular venues have nothing on the calendar for tonight:

CITY COUNCIL TALKS REZONING: 9:30 am, the City Council meets as the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan. Here’s the agenda; you can watch live via Seattle Channel. (Note that the committee’s next major public hearing is June 23.)

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: 10 am-11:30 am – open gym for little kids is available at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd).

STUDENT FUNDRAISING RUNS: We’ve previewed these two that welcome community pledges of support – both are happening today:
–Roxhill Elementary Jog-A-Thon
–Alki Elementary Alki-A-Thon

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

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Hey, the sun’s supposed to be back this afternoon, so we’re reminding you that the spraypark is open every day 11 am-8 pm. Free. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

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

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 6 pm doors, 6:30 pm show for the first of two nights for Kenyon Hall Cabaret, Pride Edition. Tonight’s sold out, “limited tickets” for tomorrow – check here. (7904 35th SW)

GET CREATIVE: Make an egg carton at Potterings (3400 Harbor SW) – 6-9 pm. Registration info and other details are in our calendar listing.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Lady Coco 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: Loose Wing, Low Hums.

PRIDE COCKTAIL FUNDRAISER: All month long, Mioposto (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor) offers a special cocktail, The Sylvia River-ita, with half the proceeds supporting Lambert House.

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

(Photo by Susan Whiting Kemp)

Big day and night! Here are our Thursday highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can look ahead any time – this daily list is just a reminder):

Q&A DROP-IN FOR OVERFLOW-CONTROL PROJECT: 10 am-noon, visit Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW) to talk with project-team members about the new Combined Sewer Overflow project proposed to include a 7-million-gallon storage tank off West Marginal Way SW.

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

ALL ABOUT THE FIFA WORLD CUP: One year away from the mega-tournament that will include matches in Seattle! What do you need to know? The guest at today’s noon West Seattle Chamber of Commerce lunch at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW) will explain.

DESIGN YOUR WORK LIFE: Free presentation at noon at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW).

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to get the details of where they’re playing today.

DROP-IN CHESS: 4-5:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), youth up to 18 years old are invited to drop in and play.

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK, JUNE EDITION: Some events start as early as 4 pm; the major window is 5-8 pm. Here’s the preview we published on Wednesday including this month’s venue list for art and food/drink specials.

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

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

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: Last but never least, HPCS is the starting point for running 3 miles, or walking a shorter path, in the neighborhood near HPCS with the Run Club, leaving from the store at 6:30 pm, returning for beverages – info here.

SOUTH PARK SAFETY: Walking tour with SDOT exploring future pedestrian possibilities. Meet at 4:30 pm at 7th Avenue South and South Henderson.

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! And it’s a West Seattle Art Club venue tonight, too!

DENNY IMS POETRY SLAM: 6 pm at the Denny International Middle School Galleria (2701 SW Kenyon), see and hear dozens of student poets perform their work. Community members invited!

JUNCTION PRIDE CELEBRATION: 6 pm, meet up at VAIN (4513 California SW), then at 6:30 pm, head to Walk-All-Ways to dance and celebrate!

DUWAMISH CEMETERY HISTORY: Join Invisible Histories for tonight’s Words, Writers, Southwest Stories, online at 6 pm, to learn about this almost-forgotten history. Register here to get the link.

LEARN ABOUT SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS: As previewed Wednesday, 6 pm panel discussion/Q&A at Village Green West Seattle (2615 SW Barton) – free to attend, RSVP requested if you can.

THE ART OF MUSIC: Three performances tonight to complement the Art Walk, all running 6 pm-7:45 pm – one in Admiral, one in The Junction, one in Morgan Junction. See the lineup here.

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

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Prefer to walk? 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).

WEST SEATTLE MEANINGFUL MOVIE: 6:30 pm at Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation (7141 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.

SEA LEMON AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm performance, free, all ages. Signing too, if you’ve bought the album! (4559 California SW)

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts spinning early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Lady Coco, 9 pm.

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!

(Photographed on Beach Drive by Thomas Bach)

Here’s what’s happening in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks leave from 47th/Fauntleroy.

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

CHAIR YOGA: 10:30 am weekly class at Dragonfly (3270 California SW): $20 drop-in.

(added) ONO GRINDS WITH SPD: “Coffee with a cop” meet-and-greet with Seattle Police, Hawaiian style, 11 am-1 pm at Marination ma kai (1600 Harbor SW).

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Open every day 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

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

AMERICAN MAH JONGG: All levels welcome, 2-4:30 pm at The Missing Piece (35th/Roxbury).

ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: 3 pm, join Rec’N The Streets at Delridge Library. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

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

DROP-IN Q&A ABOUT BARTON REPAVING PROJECT: 5:30-7 pm outside ex-Bed Bath Beyond at Westwood Village, your chance to talk with team members for this upcoming work (now set for next year instead of this year).

FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Got something broken? 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).

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS’ ENDORSEMENT MEETING: 6 pm online, as previewed here. You can go here to register for the link (all can observe the meeting but endorsement votes are limited to qualified members).

CRIBBAGE NIGHT: Monthly event at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), 6 pm. All players, all ages, welcome!

POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm, $40, details here and pre-registration here. (3400 Harbor SW)

POETRYBRIDGE: Celebrate the beauty and powerof words! 6-8 pm PoetryBridge gathering at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) – all welcome.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (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.

REGULAR TRIVIA x 3: Three West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia starting at 8 pm … Quiz Night also 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.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Your chance at centerstage – 7:30 pm signups for West Seattle’s longest-running open mic. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

CHIEF SEALTH IHS GRADUATION: 8 pm at Memorial Stadium downtown (401 5th Ave. N.) Note increased security screening – arrive early.

Got something coming up that’s open to the community? Please send us info so we can add it to West Seattle’s only comprehensive event calendar! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s our reminder list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FOOD DRIVE CONTINUES: West Seattle Food Bank‘s weeklong donation drive at PCC West Seattle (2749 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues today. The store is open until 11 pm,

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

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon lunch at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), featuring student awards and scholarship presentations.

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 2 pm, weekly meeting, open to public comment in person or online. The agenda explains how to watch/participate.

PRE-FATHER’S DAY MEAT MARKET: Five days until Father’s Day – a unique event at Lady Jaye (4523 California SW), 4-8 pm – if Dad is a devoted carnivore, this is the place to get something to cook for him OR something already cooked, during what LJ bills as “the ultimate Wagyu experience.”

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), volunteers are available to help K-12 students with their homework.

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 CULVERTS MEETING: The first of the major Fauntleroy Creek culvert-replacement projects, beneath 45th SW north of Wildwood, is set for construction to start next year. Tonight the Fauntleroy Community Association and Seattle Public Utilities host a community meeting for updates and Q&A, replacing the first half of FCA’s regular monthly board meeting, 6 pm, at a larger venue – The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER TRACK RUN: On this long night, enjoy the late light with a run – tonight at 6:15 pm, meet up at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

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 X 2: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW) … Talarico’s Pizzeria also offers 8 pm bingo (4718 California SW).

TRIVIA X 4: Here’s the answer to the weekly question “who’s got trivia in West Seattle Tuesday nights?” – 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).

Organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc.? Tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar, from which we draw our daily lists too – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!