(Mount Baker as seen from Alki at sunset – photo by David Hutchinson)

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

DONUT DEADLINE: Place your order for Madison MS PTSA‘s Krispy Kreme sales – for pickup on Friday (Valentine’s Day) – by midnight tonight.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART EXHIBIT: 11 am-6 pm, visitors welcome at the Washington State Black Legacy Institute (2656 42nd SW) in The Admiral District.

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

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

COMMUNITY CPR CLASS: 5:15 pm at Dakota Place Park (California/Dakota), presented by SFD’s Medic 2 program with Seattle Parks – the registration link is in our calendar listing, so you can check if there’s still room.

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Postseason begins for West Seattle HS girls’ team, 5:30 pm Metro League tournament playoff game at and vs. Garfield HS (400 23rd Ave.).

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 with Tamara Kubacki, meeting at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW). “Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing.” – you can attend once or multiple times. Fee. Preregistration requested – our calendar listing explains how.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: Four places to play tonight! … Every-other-week music quiz at Easy Street Records, 6:30 and 7:30 pm sessions (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); 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: 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).

Thanks to everyone who contributes listings to our calendar – if you have something to add (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

The list is a little light today, with many expected to watch The Big Football Game – whether at your home or favorite local venue – but the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar does have some highlights for your Sunday:

SKI SHUTTLE: Shuttle to Crystal Mountain now picks up at 7:15 am Sundays at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor).

SOLD-OUT SOFTBALL CLINICS: We’re told this morning’s clinics with WSHS softball players coaching younger girls at Nino Cantu SWAC are sold out!

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Long before game time, you’re invited to meet for today’s run at 9 am at Highland Park Corner Store. (7789 Highland Park Way SW)

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

FAMILY DISCO: Dance with your wee one(s) at South Seattle College‘s Brockey Center, benefiting West Seattle’s co-op preschools, 10 am-11:30 am. (6000 16th SW)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with last-minute game goodies to be found among the winter produce (root vegetables! greens! cabbage! apples!) and beverages, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, 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)

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)

PRODUCE POP-UP: Noon-7 pm at 5444 Delridge Way SW in the ex-Cascadia Fresh Market space, as previewed here – go stock up on primo produce!

YOGA SERIES CONTINUES: At 1 pm, second of eight weeks for Yoga with Miche in The Admiral District – our calendar listing has details.

WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: 2:30 pm. at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, this resistance group meets, all welcome, as previewed here.

‘COVENANT’ MATINEE: Instead of football, how about theater? First matinée for ArtsWest‘s new play, 3 pm, get ticket(s) here. (4711 California SW)

SUPER BOWL WATCH PARTY: Haven’t decided where to watch? Ounces welcomes you, 3:30 pm, and burgers from Burb’s are in the house too. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 6 pm and later admission times. Tickets and info here.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday nights bring music 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 – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Snowy Olympics, photographed Friday by Chris Frankovich)

Here are options for your Saturday, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet 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 am – details in our calendar listing. (3225 California SW)

INTRODUCTORY WALK: Prelude to the next event – meet at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, 9:30 am, for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

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

ADMIRAL CO-OP PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-11:30 am, prospective families welcome. (3940 41st SW)

ARK PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 10 am-noon, prospective families welcome. (4113 SW 102nd)

GRIEFSHARE: If you have lost someone close to you, this is for you. 13-week series starts 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.

WASHINGTON STATE BLACK LEGACY INSTITUTE: Open 11 am-6 pm so you can see the Black History Month art exhibit at the new history institution headquartered at 2656 42nd SW.

LUNAR NEW YEAR AT CHINESE GARDEN: 11 am-3 pm festival at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge (6000 16th SW) – see the schedule here, including a scheduled mayoral visit.

FAMILY READING TIME: Canceled again today because Paper Boat Booksellers is moving.

GAME DAY SNACK SAMPLING: Noon-4 pm, visit PCC Community Markets-West Seattle (2749 California SW; WSB sponsor) to try some options for Sunday’s big game, or other snacky occasions.

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).

HAND-BUILD CLAY ANIMALS: 1-3 pm class at The Clay Cauldron with Kirsten. (5214 Delridge Way SW)

SOUTHSIDE REVOLUTION JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY: 4:15 pm, doors open at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW) for a doubleheader bout – tickets here.

TROOP 284 CELEBRATES 110 YEARS: Dinner and speakers at Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Walmesley Center (35th & Myrtle), 6 pm. Check to see if tickets are still available.

LIVE AT C & P COFFEE: Orville Johnson plays 6-8 pm at the coffeehouse (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages.

ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues all month. 6 pm and later entry times; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

FIRST WEEKEND FOR ‘COVENANT’: See the new play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW) at 7:30 pm; get tickets online here.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Jeff Plankenhorn performs at 7:30 pm; tickets here. (7904 35th SW)

COMEDY COMPETITION: Second night, presented by Cozy Comedy at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW), 10 comedians, audience voting! 8 pm, tickets here.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Gravel Road, Low Hums, with special guest Bart Cameron, 8 pm, $10 at the door, which opens at 7. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, it’s Soul Focus Saturday. (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 10 pm start time for Saturday-night singers at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

West Seattle event coming up? If the community’s welcome, your event is welcome to be listed on our calendar! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Snowy Olympics, and sightseeing crows, photographed this morning by James Bratsanos)

Notes for today/tonight, mostly from the West Seattle Event Calendar:

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER FOR IMMIGRANT SUPPORT: As previewed here, with seven West Seattle/White Center venues participating at last check (participation details and times vary by venue, so ask when you get there).

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: 10 am-11:30 am free drop-in indoor play at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd): “Stay ‘N’ Play is our Friday morning open gym for infants and preschool kids. We open up our lower level with games, toys, a bouncy house and more for kids to run and play.”

BLACK HISTORY ART EXHIBIT: Visit the Washington State Black Legacy Institute‘s first major exhibit, 11 am-6 pm. (2656 42nd SW)

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

BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Delridge Library, for little ones up to 2 years old, and their parents/caregivers. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

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

SCHOOL OF ROCK ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: As previewed here, the School of Rock-West Seattle is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a 6 pm open house (4701 41st SW) followed by a free show at Easy Street Records at 7 pm (4559 California SW).

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Queen of The Pacific Northwest Bearded Empire, 6 pm, tickets here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

WSHS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: You’re invited to the second annual student-led celebration at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW), presented by the AAPI Club and Chinese Program, 7 pm. Performances in the theater, followed by food, drink, and more in the Commons. All welcome!

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Frankie McCabe performs, 7:30 pm. Ticket link is in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

‘COVENANT’: Second night for the new play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm, tickets here.

COMEDY COMPETITION: Washington’s Funniest Mammal, round 1, presented by Cozy Comedy at 8 pm tonight, Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW), first of two consecutive nights – tickets here.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Dilla Day 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: Power Skeleton, T.R.O.U.T, Undular Bore, Barnacle.

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

(Photo sent by Lara, whose son created this)

Hard to predict what the weather will do in the hours ahead, so we’re going ahead with the list of scheduled events – please let us know of any changes/cancellations. Here’s our list of what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ROXHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOUR RESCHEDULED: It was set for today but instead has been moved to 9 am next Thursday, February 13. (Fairmount Park Elementary and Concord International Elementary had open houses scheduled tonight and we’re waiting to hear if they’re postponed too.)

CIRCA ANNIVERSARY: As noted here last night, the Admiral District restaurant (a WSB sponsor) is celebrating its 27th birthday today/tonight with some specials and extras. (2605 California SW)

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

LIBRARIES START LATE: Seattle Public Library branches will open at noon today.

GOLF COURSE CLOSURE & OTHER SEATTLE PARKS CHANGES: See this roundup.

CENTER FOR ACTIVE LIVING CLOSED: That means activities and classes are canceled for today/tonight.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: All levels welcome to this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for info on where they’re playing today.

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

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also a regular Thursday feature at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – details here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: And then, run or walk the neighborhood with the Run Club, leaving from HPCS at 6:30 pm – info here.

DESIGN REVIEW, ONLINE: The second and likely final review meeting for 3010 SW Avalon Way, proposed for 86 apartments, is at 5 pm, online. The meeting includes time for public comment. Our latest preview has attendance info.

VISCON CELLARS: The West Seattle winery’s warm, 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!

BENEFIT FOR THE SKYLARK: “Music Is Life,” raising money for and at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) as its light-rail move looms, doors at 6 pm, music at 7 pm – with Chuck Ratcliff and Swinson & The Expedition. $20 suggested donation.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run departs from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy – details in our calendar listing.

WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: One night, multiple venues, you choose whichever you prefer and bring whatever book(s) you want, 7 pm – this month’s locations are in our calendar listing.

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

OPENING NIGHT AT ARTSWEST: “Covenant” starts its run, 7:30 pm. Ticket link is in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ MisterXBubbles & Waxvillain, starting at 8:30 pm.

Are we missing anything for today/tonight? Also – looking ahead – 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!

Better-late-than-never edition of the daily event list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

(Saturday photo courtesy Admiral Neighborhood Association)

BLACK HISTORY ART EXHIBIT: As reported here Saturday, the Washington State Black Legacy Institute is welcoming visitors all month for its first major public exhibit. Hours today are 11 am-6 pm. (2656 42nd SW)

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), with Anna Edwards of Seattle Collaborative Orchestra as guest speaker.

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

EAT PIZZA, HELP STUDENTS: Dine-out fundraiser for Alki Co-op Preschool, 4-9 pm at Mioposto (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor)

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: 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

OPEN CHOIR REHEARSAL: Singers invited! The Boeing Employees Choir – open to non-employees too – has open rehearsal one last time tonight at the American Legion Post 160 hall (3618 SW Alaska), 6:30 pm.

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).

WEST SEATTLE TOASTMASTERS 832: Online gathering, 7 pm, to work on your communication and leadership skills. Our calendar listing explains how to get the link.

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).

BASKETBALL: One home game scheduled on the peninsula tonight – the West Seattle HS boys host Nathan Hale, 7:30 pm. (3000 California SW)

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

(Moon and Venus on Saturday night, photographed by Kanit Cottrell)

Here’s what’s scheduled (and not) for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – we’ll update if we get word of any weather-related changes, but for now, here’s what we have:

BABY STORY TIME: Note that story time at Southwest Library is canceled this week.

‘EATING FOR YOUR MICROBIOME’ FREE WEBINAR: 12:30 pm online, free webinar presented by Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care (WSB sponsor):

“Eating for Your Microbiome: How to Incorporate Prebiotics in Your Diet” with Dr. Megan Taylor
February 3, 2025 at 12:30 pm

Join Megan Taylor, ND, FABNG to discuss how to “Eat for your Microbiome.” Dr. Taylor will review some dietary strategies, with a focus on prebiotics, to support the growth of a diverse and rich gut microbiome.

Go here to register for the viewing link!

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

BASKETBALL: This year’s games between Chief Sealth International HS and West Seattle HS are tonight at CSIHS (2600 SW Thistle) – 5:30 pm girls’ varsity, 7 pm boys’ varsity.

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 with Tamara Kubacki, meeting at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW). “Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing.” – you can attend once or multiple times. Fee. Preregistration requested – our calendar listing explains how.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Three places to play tonight! … 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: 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 is time for karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who contributes listings to our calendar – if you have something to add, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for your Sunday:

SKI SHUTTLE: Shuttle to Crystal Mountain now picks up at 7:15 am Sundays at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor).

KING TIDE: One of three times for the highest predicted tide of the year – 12.9 feet – is at 7:42 am.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at West Seattle Grounds in North Admiral. (2141 California SW)

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 winter produce (root vegetables! greens! cabbage! apples!), plus beverages, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

MAKERS’ MARKET: While you’re in The Junction, also visit Jet City Labs (4547 California SW), 10 am-2 pm, for their first Makers’ Market of the year.

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

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 WORKSHOPS: Five-workshop series starts 12:15 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW) – details in our calendar listing.

YOGA SERIES STARTS: At 1 pm, first of eight weeks for Yoga with Miche in The Admiral District – our calendar listing has details.

AT KENYON HALL: Beethoven string quartets, performed by Seattle string quartet Pure Flavor, 2:30 pm. (7904 35th SW)

MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), enjoy the music and do a good deed by bringing nonperishable food and/or cash for the West Seattle Food Bank.

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 6:30 pm and later admission times. Tickets and info here.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday nights bring music 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 – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Recent sunny day at Alki – photo by James Bratsanos)

Here’s what’s happening on your Saturday, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet 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: Prelude to the next event – meet at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, 9:30 am, for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

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

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO CLUB: First February 2025 class is at 9:30 am at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW), all levels welcome.

THREE LITTLE BIRDS REOPENS: As previewed here last night, the shop opens today in its new location at 3270 California SW, 10 am-5:30 pm.

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS FAIR: Not in West Seattle but some local SPS schools are expected to participate. 10 am-2 pm at district HQ in SODO (3rd/Lander).

MORNING MUSIC: 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 – “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.

WASHINGTON STATE BLACK LEGACY INSTITUTE GRAND OPENING: 11 am speeches, noon ribboncutting, followed by art-exhibit preview, until 2:30 pm at the new history institution headquartered at 2656 42nd SW.

LEAPS AND BOUNDS WOMEN’S CLOTHING SWAP: As previewed here, you’re invited to swap clothes and accessories 11 am-3 pm at WSUU, to benefit local nonprofit Leaps and Bounds Children’s Therapy. (7141 California SW)

MUSIC FEST AT THE SPOT: 11 am-11 pm, free all-day-all-night music festival at The Spot West Seattle, all ages, see the hour-by-hour lineup here. (2920 SW Avalon Way)

LOW TIDE ARTS OPEN HOUSE: New art studio at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW) invites you to visit 11 am-5 pm, as previewed here.

FAMILY READING TIME: Canceled again today because Paper Boat Booksellers is moving.

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, WITH NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: The center is also open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here, with Vietnamese New Year celebration noon-2 pm today. (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).

HEART-TENDING GRIEF AND YOGA WORKSHOP: Experiencing grief? This workshop is for you, 1-5 pm at Bohemian Studios (4801 Fauntleroy Way SW), details in our calendar listing.

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 1 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) – our calendar listing details the January book up for discussion today.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Romantic Cello performs, doors at 2 pm, music at 2:30 pm, tickets here. (7904 35th SW)

WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: Free, drop-in, at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.

BABY GROUP: At Viva Arts, Baby Massage Class, 3-4:30 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

BASKETBALL: Chief Sealth International High School hosts Ingraham – girls’ varsity at 4 pm, boys’ varsity at 5:30 pm. (2600 SW Thistle)

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 5-9 pm, dine at Chipotle in The Junction (4730 California SW), give them the code shown in our calendar listing, and you’ll be helping the West Seattle High School Class of 2026 ASB.

LIVE AT C & P: 6-8 pm. Steff Jetson at C & P Coffee, solo acoustic music, no cover, all ages. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: A.G. Joints, Beatbox Panda, Will FM, 6:30 pm, no cover, all ages. (4559 California SW)

ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues all month. 6:30 pm and later entry times; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

THE BYRD ENSEMBLE, WITH TICKET DEAL: Acclaimed vocal ensemble performs Renaissance music from Scotland and England, 7:30 pm at Holy Rosary Church (42nd/Genesee) – get tickets here; use code WSBLOG30 at checkout for discount.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Jay Fiddy hosts a night of PNW Hip-Hop with PXSSION, JUST BLU3, HYBRID HOUND, CARTER COSTELLO, PEYDAY, 8 pm, $10 at the door, which opens at 7. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, always a DJ. (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 10 pm start time for Saturday-night singers at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)

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

With the weekend in view, here are notes for today/tonight, mostly from the West Seattle Event Calendar:

DONATION DRIVE’S FINAL DAY: Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency (3425 California SW) is accepting warm clothes and nonperishable food through today. The agency, a longtime WSB sponsor, is open until 5 pm.

OPENING DAY: Today is the official opening day for Happy Lemon‘s second West Seattle shop (2718 Alki SW), after several days of soft-opening.

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: 10 am-11:30 am free drop-in indoor play at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd): “Stay ‘N’ Play is our Friday morning open gym for infants and preschool kids. We open up our lower level with games, toys, a bouncy house and more for kids to run and play.”

BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Delridge Library, for little ones up to 2 years old, and their parents/caregivers. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

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

AT THE CLAY CAULDRON: Make handbuilt animals with Kirsten, 6-9 pm. Our calendar listing explains how to sign up. (5214 Delridge Way SW)

SKI FILM: “Enjoying the Up” screens (update) at 8 pm at the VFW Hall (3601 SW Alaska), across from event organizer Mountain to Sound Outfitters (WSB sponsor) – ticket link is in our calendar listing.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Apology Wars, Energy Pyramid, Garden of Agony perform at 8 pm (doors at 7) at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

BASKETBALL: No home games on the schedule tonight.

AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Supreme La Rock 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: Latin soul night – The Pazific with special guest DJ Sharisse.

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

(More photogenic West Seattle crows, this time photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor during Tuesday’s sunrise)

Here’s our list of what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BILLION-DOLLAR BAKE SALE: Today’s the big day for education-funding advocacy in Olympia. If you didn’t head south to join in, this page has other ways to get involved from afar.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 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 westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for info on where they’re playing today.

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

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

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also a regular Thursday feature at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – details here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: And then, run or walk the neighborhood with the Run Club, leaving from HPCS at 6:30 pm – info here.

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

DENNY INTERNATIONAL MS OPEN HOUSE: 5 pm open house for prospective Denny 6th-grade students and families. (2601 SW Kenyon)

WEST SEATTLE ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE: Also welcoming prospective students and families tonight is West Seattle Elementary, 5:30 pm. (6760 34th SW)

WEST SEATTLE HS OPEN HOUSE: And the open house for incoming students and families at West Seattle High School (3000 California SW) is also tonight, starting at 6 pm.

KIDS’ KARAOKE: New at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW), 6 pm – bring the whole family to sing and have dinner!

RESCHEDULED WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: 6 pm online, the rescheduled presentation about “The Untold Story of Northwest Rock ‘n’ Roll,” as previewed here – registration required to get the link.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run departs from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy – details in our calendar listing.

THE GITS AT EASY STREET: Listening party and signing for the re-release of The Gits‘ iconic debut album “Frenching the Bully,” 7 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW)

PARENTS’ CUP-FILLING WORKSHOP: Free workshop’s meeting this week is online, 7-9 pm – details in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).

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

Are we missing anything for today/tonight? Also – looking ahead – 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!

(Chilly crow, photographed by Jerry Simmons)

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

NO LIBRARY CHANGES HERE: You might hear about the Seattle Public Library system making some days/hours changes starting today. We compared before/after schedules and did NOT find any changes at libraries in West Seattle.

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am in Lincoln Park – meet up at 47th/Fauntleroy to “move together in nature.”

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT CANCELED: No reading time today because the shop is closed for its move to The Junction.

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 per SPL website.

HOMEWORK HELP: Volunteer helpers are available 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

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). Don’t know much about the WS Tool Library? Learn about it via last month’s West Seattle Giving Spirit spotlight!

WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: New group meets, as previewed here, 6-8 pm at Great American Diner and Bar in The Junction (4752 California SW).

DRAG BINGO: 6 pm at Pine Lake Cellars with Jolene Granby. Free to play! Prizes! (5405 California SW)

FREE GROUP RUN: All year ’round! 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)

PIANO NIGHT: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

YOGA/MEDITATION/GONG BATH: 7-8:30 pm at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska), $35, ticket info here.

BASKETBALL: One home game tonight – the West Seattle HS girls host Roosevelt, varsity at 7:30 pm. (3000 California SW)

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations: 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 X 2: Two places to play on Wednesdays! Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm … Or, at Three 9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), you can play MINGO music bingo, hosted by Mingo Maniac, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready to take the mic and show your stuff? 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! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Today’s sunrise glow, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s the list for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TOUR WEST SEATTLE ELEMENTARY: 10 am is the first of four events, all in our calendar listing. (6760 34th SW)

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY 4 SCHOOL FUNDING: As previewed here, you’re invited to this week’s Postcards 4 Democracy writing meetup at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) to join a writing campaign to ask our legislators for more public-school funding.

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), with community advocate, former pro-basketball player, and entrepreneur James Donaldson speaking today.

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

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY TOUR/OPEN HOUSE: 4-5 pm today, prospective families are invited to visit the Admiral District school. (2645 California SW)

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: 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.

OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: Singers invited! The Boeing Employees Choir – open to non-employees too – has open rehearsals again tonight and next Tuesday night at the American Legion Post 160 hall (3618 SW Alaska), 6:30 pm.

FREE SWING DANCE LESSONS: At the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), “Intro lessons for East Coast Swing start at 6:30 PM and Intermediate Foxtrot with Swing start at 7:45. First class is free, so come and check it out.” More info here.

‘RAISING RESILIENT KIDS IN THE DIGITAL AGE’: This “West Seattle community conversation about kids and social media, smartphones, and a mental health epidemic” – previewed here – starts at 6:30 pm at Gatewood Elementary (4320 SW Myrtle) and promises a discussion of solutions as well as the problem.

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).

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).

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

(Alki swimmer, photographed on Sunday by James Bratsanos)

Time to swim into a new week! Here are your options for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT: At a special meeting under way right now, councilmembers are scheduled to appoint one of six finalists as a councilmember to fill the District 2 seat vacated when Tammy Morales resigned.

BABY STORY TIME: Songs, stories, learning activities for ages 0-2 at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), noon-12:30 pm.

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

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 with Tamara Kubacki, meeting at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW). “Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing.” – you can attend once or multiple times. Fee. Preregistration requested – our calendar listing explains how.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Four places to play tonight! Music trivia at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm 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: 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 has music Monday nights, with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm, it’s Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who contributes listings to our calendar – if you have something to add, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Jerry Simmons)

Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here are highlights for your Sunday:

SKI SHUTTLE: Shuttle to Crystal Mountain now picks up at 7:15 am Sundays at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor).

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Dough Joy Donuts in The Junction. (4310 SW Oregon)

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: First of three Catholic school open houses in West Seattle today – visit OLG (preschool through 8th grade) at 34th/Myrtle, 10 am-1 pm.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open 10 am-2 pm, with winter produce (root vegetables! greens! cabbage!), plus beverages, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, 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)

HELP THE SEED LIBRARY: Drop in 11 am-1 pm at the High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) to help pack and label seeds for the 2025 growing season.

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)

HOLY FAMILY BILINGUAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Second of three Catholic school open houses in West Seattle today – visit the pre-8th-grade school at 20th/Roxbury noon-3 pm.

HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Third of three Catholic school open houses in West Seattle today. Visit the pre-8th-grade STEM+ school at 42nd/Genesee between noon and 1:30 pm.

READY FREDDY PREP PARTY: Quick and fun way to start on your preparedness planning, 2 pm at TBA West Seattle location – here’s info on how to sign up (plus a list of upcoming parties).

FREE COMMUNITY YOGA: 5 pm at Dragonfly (3270 California SW), accepting donations for California fire relief.

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 5:30 pm and later admission times. Tickets and info here.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday nights bring music 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 – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Winterhazel bud, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

A traffic alert starts our Saturday list:

LOW-BRIDGE TROUBLE: SDOT is still working on the West Seattle low bridge, which won’t reopen to motor vehicles until the repairs are done, but may reopen to bicycles/pedestrians this morning. Check the live camera for its status. (9:10 am update: The bike/foot path is now open; vehicle lanes are not. …. 1:10 pm: As commenter Yoni points out and the live feed verifies, the bike/foot path is currently closed again … 6 pm: This evening the path is open …)

Now, here’s what’s happening, mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet 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).

FREE CUP-FILLING WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS: 9:30-11:30 am, second of four sessions for this free workshop at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW) – details here.

INTRODUCTORY WALK: Prelude to the next event – meet at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, 9:30 am, for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

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

RETHINK THE LINK FORUM: Light-rail skeptics are hosting a town-hall-style discussion of Sound Transit‘s West Seattle Link Extension and what they see as its shortcomings, 10 am-noon at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

MORNING MUSIC: 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: Canceled today, resuming next week.

FAMILY READING TIME: Canceled today because Paper Boat Booksellers is moving.

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 also open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

CAKE-DECORATING CLASS: Noon at BAKED in The Admiral District. Sign up here. (If sold out, check that page for other classes coming up.)

AT THE CLAY CAULDRON: Make heart vases with Frances, 12:30-3 pm. Our calendar listing explains how to register. (5214 Delridge Way SW)

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).

PRE-VALENTINE WRITING EVENT: 2-6 pm during Queer Market at LumberYard Bar (9630 16th SW, White Center), write or copy a romantic message, as explained here.

TEA TASTING: Registration required for 2 pm tasting event at My Necessitea (3237 California SW).

WALK-IN MASSAGE CLINIC: Free, drop-in, at Nepenthe (9447 35th SW), 3-5 pm.

BABY/TODDLER GROUP: At Viva Arts, Crawlers to Walkers Motor Skills play group, 3-4:30 pm. Details in our calendar listing. (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues. 5:30 pm and later entry times; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

LIVE AT C & P: 6-8 pm. Chorando na Chuva at C & P Coffee, Brazilian music, no cover, all ages. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: West End Girls drag spectacular, doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, tickets here or at the door. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ KP. (4547 California SW)

ABBA SKATE: Yes, ABBA! 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), 21+.

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

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

(Harbor seals seen off West Seattle this morning – photo by Carol Ann Joyce)

With the weekend in view, here are highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the West Seattle Event Calendar:

MADISON FUNDRAISER AT DREAM DINNERS, LAST CALL: Today’s the deadline to place orders with Dream Dinners-West Seattle (WSB sponsor) to solve your meal challenges and help Madison MS‘s WEB mentorship program.

SCHOOL TOURS: Under way right now at Pathfinder K-8 (1901 SW Genesee) until 10:15 am. (Here’s our list of all the schools with tours/open houses yet to come.)

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: 10 am-11:30 am free drop-in indoor play at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd): “Stay ‘N’ Play is our Friday morning open gym for infants and preschool kids. We open up our lower level with games, toys, a bouncy house and more for kids to run and play.”

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

LIVE AT C & P COFFEE: The Dennis Rea / Blue Jay Blue, “musical travelogues,” 6-8 pm. No cover, all ages. (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)

AT THE CLAY CAULDRON: Make handbuilt animals with Kirsten, 6-9 pm. Our calendar listing explains how to sign up. (5214 Delridge Way SW)

MENOPAUSE TEA WORKSHOP: 6:30 pm at My Necessitea (3237 California SW), reservations required, $20.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Prelude to a Pistol, Dual Analog, Replicas perform at 8 pm (doors at 7) at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

BASKETBALL: No home games on the schedule tonight.

AT THE SPOT: Fridays are Live Artist Showcase nights at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way), 7-10 pm.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Illvester 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: Tomo Nakayama, Rub, & Leeni.

If you have something to add to our event lists or calendar, please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Today’s sunrise, photographed by Doug Eglington)

Here’s our list of what’s happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 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 westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com for info on where they’re playing today.

STRONG BODIES, STRONG BONES: 2:30 pm yoga class at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of three events tonight at this venue – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Thai-U-Up.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also a regular Thursday feature at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – details here.

HIGHLAND PARK RUN CLUB: And then, run or walk the neighborhood with the Run Club, leaving from HPCS at 6:30 pm – info here.

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

ALKI ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE: Prospective students and families are welcome, 5 pm at Alki ES’s Schmitz Park interim site (5000 SW Spokane).

ROXHILL ELEMENTARY TOURS: Prospective students and families are invited to tour Roxhill Elementary 5:30-6:30 pm tonight. (7740 34th SW)

CHIEF SEALTH IHS OPEN HOUSE: Prospective students and families are invited to learn about Chief Sealth International HS at tonight’s 6 pm open house. (2600 SW Thistle)

HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE: 6 pm open house/tours for prospective HPES students and families. (1012 SW Trenton)

PATHFINDER K-8 OPEN HOUSE: Also welcoming prospective students and families tonight is Pathfinder K-8, 6 pm. (1901 SW Genesee)

LEARN ABOUT SCHOOL FUNDING: As previewed here, local PTSAs are organizing a teach-in event at 6 pm in the West Seattle High School Theater (3000 California SW) for everybody who wants to learn about public-school funding and how to advocate for it. All welcome.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: The 6 pm weekly run departs from Future Primitive on Alki (2536 Alki SW).

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: Meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fauntleroy – details in our calendar listing.

TRIVIA: 7 pm at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW).

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

Are we missing anything for today/tonight? Also – looking ahead – 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!

(Mount Rainier and Duwamish River one recent morning, photographed by James Bratsanos)

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

DINE OUT FOR SANISLO: All day and night, Puerto Vallarta in The Junction is donating part of the proceeds to the Sanislo Elementary PTA. Join them there 4=-7 pm, including a piñata for the kids at 6:30 pm. (4727 California SW)

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am in Lincoln Park – meet up at 47th/Fauntleroy.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT CANCELED: No reading time today because the shop is closing for its move to The Junction.

ALKI CO-OP PRESCHOOL’S NEW-LOCATION OPEN HOUSE: 11:30 am-2 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), where the school will move starting this fall.

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

TODDLER STORY TIME AT SW LIBRARY: At Southwest Library, 3 pm, for kids ages 1-3. (9010 35th SW)

HOMEWORK HELP: Volunteer helpers are available 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

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). Not familiar with the WS Tool Library> Learn about it in our recent West Seattle Giving Spirit spotlight!

FREE GROUP RUN: All year ’round! 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.

HPAC’S FIRST 2025 MEETING: Join the community coalition for Highland Park, Riverview, and South Delridge in person at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), 6:30 pm (earlier than usual because of library hours) – agenda is previewed in our calendar listing.

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

YOGA/MEDITATION/GONG BATH: 7-8:30 pm at Inner Alchemy Sanctuary/Studio (3618 SW Alaska), $35, ticket info here.

TRIVIA x 3: Three Wednesday trivia locations: 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 X 2: Two places to play on Wednesdays! Play at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm … Or, at Three 9 Lounge (39th/Oregon), you can play MINGO music bingo, hosted by Mingo Maniac, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays.

SKYLARK OPEN MIC: Ready to take the mic and show your stuff? 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! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Mallards in the sun on the Duwamish River, photographed by Steve Bender)

Big list for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW), with South Seattle College president Dr. Monica Brown speaking today.

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

PTA DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 4-9 pm at Mission Cantina (2325 California SW), the Fairmount PTA is hosting a dine-out fundraiser for the West Seattle School Equity Fund, which will benefit from part of the proceeds if you mention you’re ordering for the Fairmount Park fundraiser.

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.

UNPLUGGED – A MUSICAL GATHERING: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), acoustic musicians of all genres.

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

OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: Singers invited! The Boeing Employees Choir – open to non-employees too – has open rehearsals again tonight and the next two Tuesday nights at the American Legion Post 160 hall (3618 SW Alaska), 6:30 pm.

FREE SWING DANCE LESSONS: At the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), “Intro lessons for East Coast Swing start at 6:30 PM and Intermediate Foxtrot with Swing start at 7:45. First class is free, so come and check it out.” More info 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).

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

SONICS MOVIE: As previewed here last night, free screening of “Boom: A Film About The Sonics” at 7 pm, Easy Street Records (California/Alaska), Q&A with director afterward.

OPEN MIC: 7 pm at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

TRIVIA X 6: Now 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 westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Cold, clear morning – photo by James Bratsanos)

Here’s what you need to know for this West Seattle Monday. First, the major MLK Day closures:

LIBRARIES: Closed.

SEATTLE PARKS FACILITIES: Here’s their plan.

MAIL/POST OFFICE: This is a USPS holiday.

‘PARKING HOLIDAY’: No charge for street parking in city neighborhoods with pay stations.

SOLID WASTE PICKUP: West Seattle is NOT one of the areas of the city where it’s delayed a day this week.

Here’s what is happening:

MLK DAY OF SERVICE: Here’s the roundup of local volunteering opportunities that we published last week.

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, including first-time players.

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm with Tamara Kubacki, meeting at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034 California SW). “Grief groups are brave and safe spaces where bereaved people can share their stories and speak their loved one’s name without fear of getting advice, platitudes, or being shut out, no matter how long it’s been since their loved one’s passing.” – you can attend once or multiple times. Fee. Preregistration requested – our calendar listing explains how.

COMEDY: Monthly “Routine Killers” comedy show at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way), 7 pm. West Seattle’s own Travis Sherer headlines! A few tickets left – go here fast.

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA! Three places to play tonight! 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: 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 has music Monday nights, with The Westside Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm, it’s Monday night karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

If you have a West Seattle/White Center event to add to our calendar, please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(River otter, photographed Saturday in Alki area by Rainer Klett)

Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, another short Sunday list:

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Meet for today’s run at 9 am at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).

MEETING TO CHOOSE LEGISLATIVE FINALISTS: 10 am meeting – in person for Precinct Committee Officers and candidates, online for everyone else – as second-to-last step in appointing a successor for former State Sen. Joe Nguyen and potentially the successor for State House Rep. Emily Alvarado, the only candidate for the seat he vacated to lead the state Commerce Department. Details in last night’s preview.

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

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

DONATION DRIVE: Warm clothes, blankets, socks, nonperishable food are among what Alki UCC is accepting in the front courtyard today, 11 am-3 pm, as previewed here. (6115 SW Hinds)

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)

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: 2:30 pm matinée performance for Bernard Struber and The Mighty Wurlitzer at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW) – info, program notes, tickets here.

WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC NOVELS (& MOVIES) BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). This month: “Cannery Row.”

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, 5:30 pm and later admission times. Tickets and info here.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday night music 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 – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Photo by Michael Rohter)

Happy Saturday! Here’s the list for today/tonight from our West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

FREE CUP-FILLING WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS: 9:30-11:30 am, first of four sessions for this free workshop at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW) – details here.

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

INTRODUCTORY WALK: Prelude to the next event – meet at the same spot, 47th/Fauntleroy, 9:30 am, for a flat-terrain 1-mile walk.

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

PEOPLE’S PROTEST IN WEST SEATTLE: Those not going to the big march downtown today can join demonstrators in The Junction 10 am-2 pm, as explained in our calendar listing.

MORNING MUSIC: 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 – “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 READING TIME: Every Saturday at 11 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (6040 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 also open to visitors noon-3 pm, as explained here. (2236 SW Orchard)

CAKE-DECORATING CLASS: Noon at BAKED in The Admiral District. Sign up here. (If sold out, check that page for other classes coming up.)

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).

SONG CIRCLE: 1-3 pm, Sandra‘s monthly song circle meets a week earlier than usual this month. Our calendar listing explains how to connect.

SOUTHSIDE REVOLUTION JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY: 4:15-8ish pm, second bout of the season at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). Tickets available online.

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Blood Lemon performs in-store at 5 pm. (4559 California SW)

ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues. 5:30 pm and later entry times; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

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

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Bernard Struber & The Mighty Wurlitzer, doors 7 pm, show at 7:30 pm, ticket info and program notes in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Bigfoot Curious, TriMic, KatzenVäter, doors 7 pm, music 8 pm, $10k. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

ALL-AGES OPEN MIC: 7-10 pm at The Spot West Seattle (2920 SW Avalon Way)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Tomas. (4547 California SW)

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

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