The U.S. Postal Service confirms that mail delivery here will be disrupted today – but should be back to normal tomorrow – in the aftermath of a deadly shooting at a USPS facility in Tukwila. Readers asked us about the possible service interruption, so we contacted the USPS; spokesperson Zachary Laur told WSB, “Mail processing operations were temporarily suspended last night, affecting deliveries in some areas today. Normal processing operations have since resumed, and we expect mail delivery to be fully restored tomorrow.” The Tukwila shooting is believed to have involved a dispute between the worker and someone they knew, according to regional media.

(The Alki Beaver reappeared this morning – photo by Mike Burns)

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

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

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

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE & COMMUNITY WALK-BY: After a noon Ash Wednesday service, Alki UCC‘s pastor will be outside the church 1-2 pm for community members to walk-by and participate in the ancient ritual of marking foreheads with ashes. (6115 SW Hinds)

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

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

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

EX-EPHESUS REOPENS AS EFESIS: Proprietor Hasan Ocak told us earlier this week that tonight would be reopening night for the Turkish restaurant at 5245 California SW, 4-10 pm.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: This year’s Girl Scout Cookie in-person sales continue today, after school! Go here to look for a cookie booth near you – multiple troops are selling at various spots, during various time slots, in West Seattle. (Is your troop out selling cookies? Send a pic – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!)

HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm free drop-in help 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).

YMCA ANNUAL FUND DRIVE DINNER: All community members are welcome to this free event at Fauntleroy Church Fellowship Hall (9140 California SW), 6-7:30 pm, as previewed here.

CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: Science-fiction fans, you’re welcome at the 6 pm meeting at Paper Boat Booksellers‘ new location (4522 California SW). Our calendar listing has this month’s book.

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

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

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

YOGA AND GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

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

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

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

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!

(Sunrise photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Lots happening for your Tuesday – here are your possibilities, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar and inbox:

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

ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Lunch meeting, noon at West Seattle Golf Course (4470 35th SW). Program is about tea! Details in our calendar listing.

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

DINE OUT FOR WESTSIDE: 4-9 pm, Mioposto in Admiral (2139 California SW; WSB sponsor) is donating part of the proceeds to the Westside (School) Family Association – details in our calendar listing.

MARDI GRAS AT CIRCA: It’s Fat Tuesday and you can celebrate tonight at Circa (2605 California SW; WSB sponsor)!

Tonight for Mardi Gras we have a full special menu plus our regular menu and are slinging hurricanes all day and night. Crawfish pie, King Cake, grits, and lots more. Decor and music to match! Happy Mardi Gras, West Seattle!!

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: This year’s Girl Scout Cookie in-person sales continue today, after school! Go here to look for a cookie booth near you – multiple troops are selling at various spots, during various time slots, in West Seattle. (Is your troop out selling cookies? Send a pic – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!)

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

SOUTHSIDE REVOLUTION SKATE-A-THON: Fundraiser for the junior roller-derby organization, starting at 4:45 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW):

Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby has its annual Skate-a-Thon this Tuesday and Thursday (March 4 and 6). Our skaters will be competing to see how many laps they can skate in 45 minutes, with a few prizes for the skaters who skate the most laps and raise the most money.

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, with all proceeds going to cover travel expenses. The goal is to keep the sport accessible by keeping our dues lower and covering most travel costs. You can either donate a flat amount in the name of a skater you know or donate to the league as a whole at southside-revolution.square.site.

Our Rebels and Rivals travel teams recently returned from a successful tournament in Santa Cruz, February 21-23, in which the Open division Rebels team went 3-0. (They are now 5-1 on the season.) They will return to Santa Cruz for another tournament in late April.

Schedule today: 4:45-5:30 pm Cadets, 6:15-7 pm Rebels and Rivals.

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.

TOASTMASTERS 832: Join them online at 6:30 pm to work on your leadership and communication skills. Our calendar listing explains how to get the link.

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).

OPEN MIC: Signups at 6:30, music at 7 at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

(added) ROGE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Brazilian singer Rogê performs at Easy Street (4559 California SW) tonight at 7 pm, free, all ages.

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

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

TRIVIA X 6: Six trivia options for Tuesday night – 7 pm trivia with Amelia at Future Primitive‘s Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW) … The Beer Junction (4711 California SW) has Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 and 8 pm … 7 pm at Ounces (3803 Delridge Way SW), free and hosted by Beat the Geek Trivia; 7 pm at Zeeks Pizza West Seattle (6459 California SW), hosted by Geeks Who Drink; 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) … and Trivia Tuesdays at Christos on Alki, 7:15 pm (2508 Alki SW).

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!

(Some daffodils are blooming! Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening (and not happening) for the rest of today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

COURTS CLOSED: Seattle Parks sent an alert this morning that the tennis and pickleball courts at High Point Community Center are closed through Thursday for annual maintenance.

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

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: This year’s Girl Scout Cookie in-person sales continue today, after school! Go here to look for a cookie booth near you – multiple troops are selling at various spots, during various time slots, in West Seattle. (Is your troop out selling cookies? Send a pic – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!)

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

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

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

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

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

(‘Fogbow’ photographed from Lincoln Park by Barbara Spector)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s info for your Sunday:

TRAFFIC ALERT: As noted here, the Hot Chocolate Run downtown will close part of Highway 99 this morning.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: This year’s Girl Scout Cookie in-person sales continue today! Go here to look for a cookie booth near you – multiple troops are selling at various spots, during various time slots, in West Seattle. (Is your troop out selling cookies? Send a pic – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!)

WESTIES RUN CLUB: For today’s run, meet at 9 am at Caffe Ladro. (7011 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!) and 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)

ORGANIST HONORED: As previewed here, this morning’s 10 am service at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW) will include a celebration of its long-serving organist John Van Lierop Jr.

BEE GARDEN WORK PARTY: 10 am-noon, first West Seattle Bee Garden work party of the year!

Our jobs:
General garden cleanup

What to bring/wear:
Your gardening spirit (no experience necessary)
Water bottle
Close-toed shoes
Dress for the weather
We have a selection of gardening tools and gloves available, but if you have a favorite from home, please bring it, we love learning about folks’ favorite tools.

So many thanks for your support of our community garden!

(Graham/Lanham)

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)

COMMUNITY CLOG-DANCING LESSONS: First of three Sundays with 1 pm lessons at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).

FAT SUNDAY WITH JAMBALAYA AND JAZZ: Everybody welcome! 1 pm at Admiral Church, lunch and music. (4320 SW Hill)

SUNDAY CRIBBAGE: At the West Seattle Eagles‘ HQ, 2 pm, tournament play for more advanced players. Non-members welcome too. (4426 California SW)

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

MENDING WITH WEST SEATTLE TIMEBANK: Bring your own small projects and supplies to Elizabeth House (3201 SW Graham), 3-6 pm – details in our calendar listing.

MUSICIANS FOR THE WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: Bring money and/or nonperishable food donations to C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) in honor of today’s 3-5 pm performance by Christy McWilson and Jasper Tollefson.

‘COVENANT’ CLOSES: Closing performance for ArtsWest‘s play, 3 pm, is sold out per playhouse website.

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

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday nights feature 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!

(The Brothers on Friday, with some receding fog – photo by David Hutchinson)

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

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE BOOTHS: This year’s Girl Scout Cookie in-person sales continue today! Go here to look for a cookie booth near you – multiple troops are selling at various spots, during various time slots, in West Seattle. (Is your troop out selling cookies? We’re going to try to get some pics but we welcome yours too – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!)

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).

VOLUNTEER AT NORTH SHOREWOOD PARK: Give some TLC to this nearby neighborhood gem, 9 am-noon. Info here. (10044 24th SW)

WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO CLUB: 9:30 am, this month’s first class at High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW) – info in our calendar listing.

INTRODUCTORY WALK: First of two sequential weekly walking events – meeting 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 full weekly walk in Lincoln Park (also meet at 47th/Fauntleroy).

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: 1-7:30 pm, multiple sessions for boys and girls by age group, for No Limits Academy at Greenbridge (9800 8th SW) – details here.

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Mac Potts performs, doors at 2, show at 2:30, all ages; get ticket(s) here. (7904 35th SW)

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

FOR FAMILIES WITH BABIES: 3-4:30 pm at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW) – today, Early Speech Skills and Baby Sign Play Group.

(Crescent moon setting behind Mt. Washington – photo by Dan Ciske)

ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues. 5:45 pm and later entry times; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

EVENING MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: Circle of Songs, acoustic event hosted by David Guilbault, 6-8 pm at the coffeehouse (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages.

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, Asterhouse album-release party, hosted by KEXP’s Troy Nelson. No cover, all ages. (4559 California SW)

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

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Tonight – Festival of Friends presents Bandmixers!

Bandmixers-Discography events feature curated cover​ bands showcasing select tracks from some of rock music’s most iconic albums​. Performing bands are made up of musicians from within the Festival of Friends Events musician community. Our Volume 15 installment includes the music of Queens of the Stone Age, The Cure, Pretenders and The Ramones. ​Join us for a great night of community live performances!

Doors 7, music 8, 21+, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT SPRUCE HILL WINERY: 7:30 pm, singer-songwriter Angela Adams performs. 1 drink minimum, no cover. Our calendar listing explains how to reserve a table. (2960 4th Ave. S., SODO; WSB sph

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

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

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

(Looking toward foggy Harbor Island/West Seattle from downtown – photo by Alyssa Baker)

Friday is here! Here’s what’s up today/tonight, mostly from the West Seattle Event Calendar:

HAGOSA’S HOUSE: Scheduled opening day for this new coffee shop, until 7 pm – here’s our story from earlier this week. (4800 Delridge Way SW)

FAREWELL, HAROLD: Drop by Admiral Chevron (northwest corner of California/Admiral) 10 am-noon and bid farewell to longtime staffer Harold Chacon – this WSB story explains.

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

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, appointments recommended.

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

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

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

MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: This new community space and beverage business is opening at 4 pm after 3:30 pm ribboncutting – see this WSB story. (9444 Delridge Way SW)

STUDENT POETRY SALON: Be at West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 5 pm for a poetry salon with Madison Middle School students.

POP-UP SOCIAL: 34th District Democrats are hosting this in Burien tonight, 5:30-8 pm, Logan Brewing Company (Burien, 510 SW 151st).

SWEET SWEET MUSIC: Concert and dessert at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 7 pm, ukuleles, choir, more. $15/door.

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Deep Sea Diver album release show and signing, 7 pm, free/all ages. (4559 California SW).

‘COVENANT’: Final weekend for the current play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm, tickets here.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: School of Rock bands, doors at 6 pm and music at 7 pm, details here, $10 advance, $15 door, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

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’s slate: Very Serious, Mutual Stoke, Pink Team.

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

(Beaver photographed on Alki/Harbor shore by Steven Rice earlier this week)

From our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s the highlight list for today/tonight (are we missing anything? please let us know!):

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.

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

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

SOUND TRANSIT BOARD: 1:30 pm meeting is scheduled to include a vote on another West Seattle “early acquisition” of property for the project. The agenda explains how to comment/attend, in-person or remotely.

EDUCATOR EVENT AT LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: 4-5:30 pm, educators are invited to the home of West Seattle’s history, as previewed here. (61st/Stevens)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 7 pm at Two Fingers Social (9011 Delridge Way SW), “Tremors in the Blood” is the book they’ll discuss this time.

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

PARENT EDUCATION EVENT: 7 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Brockey Center (south end of campus, 6000 16th SW), parents are invited to learn about the concept of “Power With, Not Power Over” as their children grow and try to find their way. Details and ticket info are in our calendar listing; benefit for West Seattle Cooperative Preschools.

‘COVENANT’ AT ARTSWEST: “Covenant” starts its final weekend, 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 Kingblind & Teenage Rampage, starting at 8 pm.

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

(This morning – photo by James Bratsanos)

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

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

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

FUNDRAISER CONTINUES: Second day of The Westy‘s dine-out fundraiser for Our Lady of Guadalupe School, whose online auction (open to all) continues too – see this WSB story for details.

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

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

(This morning – photo by Sandy Widlan)

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

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

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 our West Seattle Giving Spirit spotlight!

LEARN ABOUT WAXING SKIS AND BOARDS: Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) hosts a 6 pm “Intro to Waxing” clinic tonight – registration info and other details are in our calendar listing.

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

FREE GROUP RUN: All 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)

YOGA AND GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

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

MUSIC BINGO 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 what you can do? 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!

(This morning’s sunrise, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

As we’ve been reporting, a wind alert is up, until 10 am Tuesday. But while we wait to see what happens with the weather, here’s what’s on the schedule for the rest of today, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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).

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

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

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!

(Winter buds on Alki, photographed by Bob Burns)

The WSB West Seattle Event Calendar offers these possibilities for your Sunday:

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

WESTIES RUN CLUB: Back to regular time for today’s run – meet at 9 am at Dough Joy Donuts. (4310 SW Oregon)

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!) and 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)

DOG PARK INFO/COMMENTS: Also at the Farmers’ Market, all four hours, look for Seattle Parks‘ booth offering new info – and your chance to comment – about the plan for a second West Seattle off-leash area south of WS Stadium.

MONTHLY GRIEF CIRCLE: Not just for people grieving the loss of a person, but all kinds of grief, as explained in our calendar listing, 10:30 am at Nurture Wellbeing (6307 California SW). Sliding-scale fee.

CHOCOLATE BEER WEEK CONCLUDES: Last day of this long “week” at The Beer Junction (4511 California SW), open 11 am-10 pm.

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)

MICROGREENS FLASH SALE: Noon-2 pm in the former Cascadia Fresh Market space (5444 Delridge Way SW), as previewed/explained here.

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

READY FREDDY PREP PARTY! 2 pm at TBA West Seattle location, join preparedness guru Alice Kuder to get started on your readiness journey.

WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE, 2 TIMES/PLACES: This resistance group has broken into two sessions for today:

First-time attendees: 3:45-5:15 pm at Southwest Branch Public Library meeting room (9010 35th SW)
Previous attendees: 2:30-4 pm at the West Seattle Admiral Branch Library (2306 42nd SW)

BOOK CLUB AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 3 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), enjoy the Classic Novels (and Movies) Book Club. This month’s title: “Persuasion” by Jane Austen.

FABRIC PAINTING WORKSHOP: Local artist Stacey Sterling will lead you through this “fun and relaxing workshop,” 3 pm at Alki Arts (6030 California SW) – get your ticket(s) here.

‘COVENANT’ MATINEE: Third matinée for ArtsWest‘s new play, 3 pm, get ticket(s) here. (4711 California SW)

ASTRA LUMINA: One more month to catch the celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. Tonight, 5:45 pm and later admission times. Tickets and info here.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday nights feature 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!

(Hellebores, photographed by Lorrie)

Here’s the lineup 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).

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).

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF WEST SEATTLE OPEN HOUSE: Prospective families are invited to visit CSWS 10 am-noon today. (22nd/Roxbury)

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.

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

‘FISHY FABLES’: 11 am-2 pm event with DNDA at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW):

Looking for a warm, indoor, family-friendly event inspired by our incredible urban waterways? Dive into water-inspired activities for all ages! Our event will begin with stories led by Indigenous storyteller Barbara Lawrence (she/her), a Suquamish Nation elder and artist. Enjoy live music, stunning water-themed visuals, educational art activities, and local food. We’ll have a raffle for local goodies!

Create artwork to display at Youngstown or take it home — this event has something for everyone! In partnership with Seattle Public Utilities’ Shape Our Water, we’ll celebrate local urban waterways and wildlife while exploring how we can shape our future together.

RSVP here.

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

CHOCOLATE BEER WEEK: That’s what The Beer Junction (4511 California SW) is all about right now!

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: 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).

BUILD ANIMALS AT CLAY CAULDRON: 1-3 pm with Kirsten; our calendar listing explains how to sign up. (5214 Delridge Way SW)

THE REPTILE LADY: 2-4 pm, The Reptile Lady visits Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW). All-ages venue!

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

FOR FAMILIES WITH BABIES: 3-4:30 pm at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW) – today, Crawlers to Walkers Motor Skills Play Group.

ASTRA LUMINA: The illuminated walk at Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge continues. 5:45 pm and later entry times; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

EVENING MUSIC AT C & P COFFEE: West Seattle’s Acoustic Crisis performs 6-8 pm at the coffeehouse (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages.

LATE NIGHT GAME NIGHT: 6-8:30 pm at Spruce Hill Winery (2960 4th Ave. S.; WSB sponsor) – our calendar listing has info on reserving your table.

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, Taste Testors take the stage. No cover, all ages. (4559 California SW)

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

‘GUIDED CONCERT’ AT KENYON HALL: One-of-a-kind musical experience at 7:30 pm:

Join Benjamin Jay Thomas and friends for an immersive guided concert blending soul-filled indie/folk melodies, storytelling, poetry, and communal singing. Featuring both traditional singer-songwriter songs and intention-based “mantrasongs,” this unique experience invites you to engage at your comfort level, deepening your connection to the music and the community.

Get tickets here. (7904 35th SW)

DRAG AT THE SKYLARK: West Seattle’s drag extravaganza West End Girls, hosted by Cookie Couture, doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, tickets here or at the door. All ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Spinning starts at 9 pm – catch Alex Carrabba (Off 99). (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night singing starts at 10 pm 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!

(Photo by Marina Clough)

Friday has arrived! Here’s what’s up today/tonight, mostly from the West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

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, appointments recommended.

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

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

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: The West Seattle HS boys play Garfield at Bellevue College, 3:30 pm. (3000 Landerholm Circle SE)

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

LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Join the party to hear “So Close to What” by Tate McRae, 7 pm, free/all ages. (4559 California SW).

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Songwriter Incubator open-mic night – 6 pm signups, 6:30 pm music. (7904 35th SW)

‘COVENANT’: Third weekend for the current play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 7:30 pm, tickets here.

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Baby Crow Flight School, AR Band, Cooper Point Rd, doors at 7 pm and music at 8 pm, details here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Twilight 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: Little Sister, Norman Baker and the Backroads.

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

(Great Blue Heron by Fauntleroy ferry dock – photo by Justin Roberson)

Mostly from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s the highlight list for today/tonight (are we missing anything? please let us know!):

POSTSEASON SPORTS: No on-peninsula events, but of note: State competition starts for the West Seattle HS boys’ swim/dive team … 6:15 pm, the Chief Sealth IHS boys’ basketball team plays a district-tournament game at and vs. Lindbergh HS … 7 pm, the Chief Sealth girls’ basketball team plays a district-tournament game at and vs. Cedarcrest HS.

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 to find out 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 Swagg-n-Wagon.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also an every-Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info 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 Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle!

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run starts at Future Primitive Beer Bar on Alki (2536 Alki SW).

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

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

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

NO ACC MEETING: As noted here last night, the Alki Community Council has canceled this month’s meeting.

‘COVENANT’ AT ARTSWEST: “Covenant” starts its third weekend, 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 Wizdumb, 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!

(Photo by Nicholas Parker)

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

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: As explained here, an event at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) will commemorate the anniversary of the order that led to incarceration of more than 100,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry, 11 am at Olympic Hall on the south end of campus.

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT CANCELED: No reading time today because the shop is closed for its move to The Junction (they’re hoping to reopen soon).

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

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

HOMEWORK HELP: Canceled this week since many schools are on break.

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 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.

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

YOGA AND GONG BATH: 7 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

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

MUSIC BINGO 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 what you can do? 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!

(Photo sent by Eileen: Squid eggs on West Seattle shore near Lincoln Park)

Here’s the list for the hours ahead, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

BLACK HISTORY ART EXHIBIT: As reported here, 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). Program:

Rotary Club of West Seattle program: George Lewis and Ruth Bowling will speak about how Rotary and AdventHealth partner through Global Grants to heal disadvantaged children in Latin America born with cleft lip or palate. The specific project they will discuss is scheduled to take place in November of 2025.

STATE OF THE CITY: Mayor Bruce Harrell presents this year’s “State of the City” speech at noon at Benaroya Hall. You can watch live on Seattle Channel.

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

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

DROP-IN WINE TASTING: 5-7 pm Tuesdays at Walter’s Wine Shop (4811 California SW) – $10 fee, $5 off with bottle purchases.

CHOCOLATE BEER WEEK: Actually more than a week at The Beer Junction (4511 California SW), open today 5-10 pm

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.

POSTSEASON BASKETBALL: Chief Sealth‘s varsity teams both host district playoff games tonight, girls vs. Lindbergh at 5:30, boys vs. Evergreen at 7. The West Seattle HS boys also have a district game, 7:15 pm vs. Bellevue, at Newport HS (4333 Factoria Road SE).

UKULELE PLAYERS’ EVENING MEETUP: In addition to their weekly daytime meetups, West Seattle ukulele players are gathering once a month in the evening too! 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander).

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.

TOASTMASTERS 832: Join them online at 6:30 pm to work on your leadership and communication skills. Our calendar listing explains how to get the link.

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).

OPEN MIC: Signups at 6:30, music at 7 at Otter on the Rocks (4210 SW Admiral Way).

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!

(West Seattle as seen from the Space Needle – photo by James Bratsanos)

The WSB West Seattle Event Calendar has these possibilities 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: Special time and place for today’s run – meet at 11:30 am at The Good Society as part of the brewpub’s 5th-anniversary celebration. (California/Lander)

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!) and beverages, flowers, cheese, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

206 MAKERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW):

Another opportunity to support local artisans & entrepreneurs offering handcrafted goods, artisanal products, and more.
Admission: Free
More Info: jetcitylabs.com/event/206-makers-market-third-sunday
Happens every 3rd Sunday of the month

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

DONATION DRIVE: At Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds) – look for the dropoff bin:

Alki UCC Donations Drive Sunday, February 16
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Front Courtyard

This month’s priority: Food/Blankets/Outdoor Clothing

Alki UCC is sharing all we collect with the American Legion Shelter and Camp Second Chance.

We also welcome socks, hats, gloves, long johns, hygiene products, men’s work clothing and outdoor gear.

Donations are also distributed through the Westside Interfaith Network (WIN) Saturday lunch, hosted in White Center.

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)

PLAY CRIBBAGE! 2 pm Sundays at the West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), “fast-paced for more-advanced players,” nonmembers welcome too.

KAVON SAMADI: Performing at Tim’s Tavern (16th/98th) in White Center, 2 pm, $10 cover, 21+.

JAZZ AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 3 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), enjoy the Theo McGaughey Jazz Trio. No cover, all ages.

‘COVENANT’ MATINEE: Second matinée for ArtsWest‘s new play, 3 pm, get ticket(s) here. (4711 California SW)

ANNIVERSARY TRIVIA: 3 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) as part of their 5th-anniversary celebration.

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 AT KENYON HALL: Doors 7, music 7:30, as Dennis James plays The Mighty Wurlitzer – details and ticket link are in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

LIVE MUSIC AT THE ALLEY: Sunday nights feature 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 James Bratsanos from a recent morning)

Here are notes 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).

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).

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.

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

CHOCOLATE BEER WEEK: That’s what The Beer Junction (4511 California SW) is all about right now!

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

(WSB photo from Feather in the Wind, during Thursday’s West Seattle Art Walk)

ARTISTS’ GROUP SHOW: Last of three days for five artists’show/sale “Feather in the Wind,” upstairs annex at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), noon-6 pm.

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)

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: At 12:30 pm, the Chief Sealth IHS boys play at and against Renton HS (400 S. 2nd); the West Seattle HS girls play at and against Mercer Island HS (9100 SE 42nd) at 3 pm; the WSHS boys play at and against Roosevelt HS (1419 NE 66th) at 7 pm.

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).

SAUNA & SOUNDS: PNW Mobile Spa brings their portable sauna to Future Primitive in White Center (9832 14th SW), 1-9 pm, with live music 3-7 pm – more info and ticketing link in our calendar listing.

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

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

FOR FAMILIES WITH BABIES: 3-4:30 pm at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW) – Pre-Crawlers Motor Skills Play Group.

THE GOOD SOCIETY TURNS 5: Special feature of the anniversary weekend today – smash-burger pop-up 4-7 pm. (California/Lander)

ROLLER DERBY: 5 pm, The Heartbreak Brawl: Rainier Roller Riot v. South Sound Roller Derby at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW) – online tickets are sold out.

LIVE AT C & P COFFEE: Roo Forrest and Friends play “an eclectic mix of originals and covers” 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. 6 pm and later entry times; ticket cost varies. (6000 16th SW)

(Cast members of ‘Covenant,’ photo courtesy ArtsWest)

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

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: Joseph Giant performs at his record-release party at 7:30 pm, featuring Brent Carpenter; tickets here. (7904 35th SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: “All-female power-rock show” with Full Ripley, Kills Across the River, Loud Motor, with special guest Bart Cameron, doors 7 pm, music 8 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Starting at 9 pm, catch Lefto & Supreme La Rock. (4547 California SW)

KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Saturday night singing starts at 10 pm 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!

(‘Hair ice’ fungus on Fauntleroy Creek – photo by Allen Lambert)

If you’re not yet all booked up for Valentine’s Day, here are our notes for today/tonight, mostly from the West Seattle Event Calendar:

STAY ‘N’ PLAY: This weekly free drop-in playtime is canceled today.

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: Canceled today.

HELPING YOUR RELATIONSHIP SURVIVE WORKING AT HOME: If both you and your partner work from home, navigating that and your relationship can be a challenge. A free workshop at West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW) at noon today is for you!

THE GOOD SOCIETY’S 5TH ANNIVERSARY: Three-day celebration starts today. (California/Lander)

FEATHER IN THE WIND: This three-day art show/sale is open again today in the Alki Arts (6030 California SW) upstairs annex – five artists; we stopped by last night for our West Seattle Art Walk coverage.

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

VALENTINE’S DAY BIRD COUNT: Show your Valentine’s love for our feathered friends! Special community event at Westcrest Park (9000 8th SW), 12:30 pm-2 pm.

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: The Chief Sealth IHS girls – Metro champs! – host Foster tonight, 5:30 pm. (2600 SW Thistle)

VINYL NIGHT AT EASY STREET RECORDS: “Love, Lust, and 12-inch Singles” with Depeche Mike spinning, Valentine’s Day edition, 6-9 pm, free/all ages, and the kitchen’s open till 9 too. (4559 California SW).

LIVE AT KENYON HALL: MXMatch is sold out.

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

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Lovers and Kings – Drag King Valentine’s Ball, 8 pm, details and tickets here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ B——-d tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating to live music at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW), doors at 9 pm, $18 cover, $5 skates, 21+. Tonight’s slate: Vanilla Abstract, Seaside Tryst, Quilli Fin.

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

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

That’s the list of winter-quarter Art Walk venues – some with receptions tonight, some with food/drink specials for Art Walk’ers, some with both! They’re scattered around the West Seattle peninsula, with concentrations in the three Junctions. Specific artists’ shows are previewed here, including group shows – Kyle Bradford leads one at Jet City Labs (4547 California SW), 6-10 pm, and Kassie Hennessey leads one in the upstairs annex at Alki Arts (6030 California SW), 5-8 pm. Have a great time wandering as many venues as you have time and transportation to visit!

You’re invited to an ArtsWalk tonight too:

CHIEF SEALTH IHS ARTSWALK: Music, drama, poetry, more in multiple venues on the Chief Sealth IHS campus (2600 SW Thistle), 6-7:30 pm in classrooms and then 7:30-8 in the theater, free!

Here’s what else is happening today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SCHOOL TOURS/OPEN HOUSES: Three yet to come today/tonight at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 (5950 Delridge Way SW):

Thursday, February 13th @ 10:30 am – Middle School Tour
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, February 13th @ 6:00 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, February 13th @ 6:45 PM

And tonight is the rescheduled open house at Concord International Elementary in South Park (723 S. Concord), 5 pm.

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.

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 Jallos Jollof Rice.

WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Also a regular Thursday event 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 Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor). Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle! Viscon Cellars is a West Seattle Art Walk venue, too.

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES’ COMMUNITY MEETING: Second of two sessions, 6 pm, online – our calendar listing has the registration link. (Here’s our report on toplines from the first one, held Wednesday afternoon.)

WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: 6 pm online, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s monthly presentation tells the story of Seattle’s Olmsted parks. Go here to register for the viewing link.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This group’s 6 pm weekly Thursday run starts at 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, hosted by Good Old-Fashioned Local Trivia (9614 14th SW).

‘COVENANT’ AT ARTSWEST: “Covenant” starts its second weekend, 7:30 pm. Ticket link is in our calendar listing. (4711 California SW)

ALTERNATIVE VALENTINE PARTY: As previewed here, the West Seattle Food Bank is benefiting from a show tonight at the Lumberyard Bar in White Center (9630 16th SW), featuring punk band No More Death Stars. Buy your ticket online here (it’s more at the door)!

DJ NIGHT: The weekend starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Nada ROsa, 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!

(Photo by Dan Ciske)

Thanks to everyone who sent photos of today’s moonset! We’ve interspersed a few with our list of what’s happening on your Wednesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

TODDLER READING TIME AT PAPER BOAT CANCELED: No reading time today because the shop is closed for its move to The Junction (where the shop hopes to open next week).

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES MEETING: Noon, online systemwide community meeting for updates and Q&A. Register here to attend.

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

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

(Photo by Elena Shifrin)

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 our recent West Seattle Giving Spirit spotlight!

TALK ABOUT REAL ESTATE: As previewed and detailed here, tonight’s the night West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor) welcomes you in for “straight talk” and Q&A about the state of real estate, 6 pm, free.

POETRY AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6 pm, PoetryBridge gathers at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

CRIBBAGE NIGHT: All skill levels welcome to play at 6 pm at West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), with tacos available for purchase. Nonmembers welcome too!

DRAG BINGO: 6 pm at Pine Lake Cellars with Jolene Granby. (5405 California SW)

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: The postseason continues tonight – the West Seattle HS girls play Seattle Prep, 6 pm at Cleveland HS. (5511 15th Ave. S.), while at 7 pm at Franklin HS (3013 S. Mt. Baker Blvd.), the WSHS boys play Lakeside.

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.

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Monthly meeting, starting with 6:30 pm pre-meeting program, see the group’s website for attendance links.

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

GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY TOUR: Prospective families can just show up at 6:30 pm. (4320 SW Myrtle)

(Photo by Chris Frankovich)

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

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)

(Photo by Michael de Haan)

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!

(Photo by Lura Ercolano)

Thanks to everyone who sent beautiful photos of this morning’s (corrected) moonset, which we’ve interspersed with today’s list of highlights, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LOUISA BOREN STEM K-8 SCHOOL TOUR: Middle-school tour at 10:30 am today. (5950 Delridge Way SW)

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

BLACK HISTORY ART EXHIBIT: As reported here, 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).

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

(Photo by James Bratsanos)

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.

POSTSEASON BASKETBALL: Chief Sealth‘s varsity teams have Metro League playoff games tonight, both at Nathan Hale HS (10750 30th NE) – girls vs. Cleveland at 5:30, boys vs. Nathan Hale at 7.

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 6 pm board meeting at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), in person or online, community members welcome – attendance info here.

HIGHWAY 509 INFO SESSION: Not happening in West Seattle, but if you’re interested in the project to extend Highway 509 – part of which runs by southeast West Seattle – you’ll want to visit the Burien Community Center 6-8 pm tonight for info and one-on-one Q&A. (14700 6th SW, Burien)

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, one more time! The Boeing Employees Choir – open to non-employees too – has its final open rehearsal 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).

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).

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

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!

(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!