(Sunrise photo by Kent Rhodes)

First on our list, today’s marquee event:

ALKI ART FAIR: The three-day art and music festival begins at 2 pm today, in and around Alki Beach Bathhouse (2701 Alki SW) and the promenade that stretches westward from it. Today’s 2-8 pm schedule focuses on the artists (listed here); DJ Fishlure will spin but live music (listed here) doesn’t start until tomorrow. Our calendar listing has the festival overview.

Now – see what else is happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

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

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (noon-7 pm), Delridge, and Hiawatha (both noon-5:30 pm) will be open today.

COLMAN POOL CLOSED: The heated salt-water pool is; closed to the public today/tomorrow because of a swim meet.

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

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

DUBSEA FISH STICKS: 6:35 pm home game at Steve Cox Memorial Park vs. the Northwest Honkers – tickets here.

‘FREELANCE BEAVER DETECTIVE’: Premiere of film featuring Pamela Adams‘ work documenting the local beaver population 7 p at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW) – ticket info here.

OUTDOOR SHAKESPEARE: 7 pm, Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), GreenStage presents “Richard III”, free.

AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm, Darbi Dhufo, Wave Function, Jackie Tulsa, Spencer List at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW). 21+.

SUNSET REIKI SOUND BATH: 7:30 pm at Solstice Park (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW) with Inner Alchemy. Info and ticket link are in our calendar listing.

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ Lady Coco spins tonight! (4547 California SW)

MAKE IT LOUD: Skating with live music – tonight, featuring The Highsteppers, “Two sets of incredible music to skate and boogie down to!” – 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $18 cover/$5 skates.

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

(Pond Lily in Fauntleroy, photographed by Tom Trulin)

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

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Whatever you’re growing, it’s the heart of gardening season! The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm, north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.

FILM SHOOT AT DON ARMENI: Reminder that, as reported here Wednesday, a film shoot will be happening at the south end of Don Armeni Boat Ramp‘s lot (1222 Harbor SW), until about 1 am, but the boat facilities themselves will remain open.

(added) ‘GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON’: Protest planned in The Junction at California/Alaska, 11 am-1 pm, in memory of Rep. John Lewis.

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

WADING POOLS: Three of the city’s West Seattle wading pools are operating today – Lincoln Park will be open noon-7 pm and Delridge and Hiawatha will be open noon-5:30 pm. Free.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) is open noon-7 pm – see the schedule here. Fee.

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

MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY: Southwest Library will host an all-ages screening of “The Minecraft Movie” at 2:30 pm. (9010 35th SW)

DROP-IN CHESS: Teens are invited to come play at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:30 pm.

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

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

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Monthly “happy hour” for evening advocacy-postcard-writing, 5-7 pm at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW).

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

SOFTBALL WATCH PARTY: The West Seattle Little League Softball 10U All-Stars go for the state championship tonight in Vancouver (WA), and as noted here Wednesday, West Wings (2329 California SW) is hosting a watch party at 6 pm.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run.

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

ADMIRAL MUSIC IN THE PARKS: First of three free Thursday night concerts presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, 6:30 pm, featuring Lookout Mountain Lookout at Belvedere Park (3600 SW Admiral Way). BYO chair, blanket, etc. And if you knit, join the Seattle Yarn knitting circle during the concert!

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: Flür, Daughters of Venus, As You Wish, all ages, doors 6, music 7, at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm in-person meeting at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds).

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Cide, 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!

(Photo by Rosalie Miller, who says this is a leafcutter bee napping in a calendula blossom)

Here’s what’s happening, and not happening, in the (hot!) hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

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

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Two pools are scheduled to be open today in West Seattle – Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) will be open noon-5:30 pm; Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm.

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

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

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

PINATA WORKSHOP: 2-3:30 pm hands-on workshop, registration not required, at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).

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

DRAG BINGO: 6 pm at Pine Lake Cellars (5405 California SW), hosted by Jolene Granby. Find the reservations link in our calendar listing.

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

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

POST-SUMMER-FEST ALTERNATIVE DANCE PARTY: With DJ Depeche Mike spinning 6-9 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).

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

GAMES IN THE PARK WITH GROWN-UPS: 6:30 pm, meet by the kiosk at the north lot of Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW): “Come get silly with us and enjoy the laughter that erupts! Bring your awkward, frustrated, giddy or chill feelings – this is a come-as-you-are party and a friendly space to connect and play.”

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

MORGAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Hybrid quarterly meeting at 7 pm, at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (42nd SW/SW Juneau) or via Zoom. Follow the link for agenda topics and the video connection.

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

MUSIC BINGO x 2: at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm. and monthly MINGO at Three9 Lounge (39th SW/SW Oregon), 7:30 pm.

REGULAR TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

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

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

(Photo by Stewart L.)

Music and more on our list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SUMMER FOOD: As noted here, multiple sites are set up in West Seattle for kids to get breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks while school is out.

POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New participants are welcome to join this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if you’re a first-timer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FREE COMMUNITY NOTARY: Need something notarized? Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) is offering a free notary service today, 4-6 pm – details in our calendar listing.

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

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

PLAY ALONG IN THE PARK: 6 pm, second of four Tuesday nights in which you can play along with West Seattle Community Orchestras musicians at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), or just watch/listen. Our preview has details.

UNPLUGGED, A MUSICAL GATHERING: Acoustic musicians, it’s your night at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm.

WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: Monthly evening meetup to sing and play, at Good Society (California/Lander), 6 pm.

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

TOASTMASTERS 832 HYBRID MEETING: Develop your leadership/communication skills by meeting with this group online or in person at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW), 6:30 pm – full details in our calendar listing.

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).

WS BIG BAND CONCERT IN THE PARK: 7 pm at High Point Commons Park (behind 6400 Sylvan Way SW), enjoy the big sound of the West Seattle Big Band‘s annual Concert in the Park, free, bring your own chair/blanket to sit on.

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

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

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

WEST SEATTLE PFLAG: Monthly meeting at 7:30 pm, Admiral Church (4320 SW Hill).

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

(Seen from Fauntleroy-Vashon ferry, photo by Anne Higuera)

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

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

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

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

COLMAN POOL: Continuing through Labor Day, the outdoor salt-water pool at Lincoln Park is open every day (except for swim-meet closures), noon-7 pm. Fee.

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

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE INFO SESSION: 1 pm, in person at Cascade Hall. Come find out about learning at SSC! (6000 16th SW)

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

HEALTHY AND WEALTHY TEENS: Four-week series starts today, 2:30 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).

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

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

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group, participate once, occasionally, or every week. Fee.(4034 California SW)

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

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

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

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

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

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, sing karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

Thanks to everyone who sends info for our calendar – we’re catching up on what’s been in queue while we were immersed in Summer Fest; if you have something to add or cancel (or otherwise update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

(Live traffic, or lack of it again today, camera at California/Alaska)

We begin the Sunday list with the final day of West Seattle Summer Fest, and the temporarily relocated Farmers’ Market:

SUMMER FEST DAY 3: Festival hours are 10 am-5 pm. Highlights include:
-Music 11 am-4 pm on the West Side stage (SW Alaska by Wells Fargo drive-thru), lineup list here.

-Kids Zone 10 am-5 pm, with free fun as well as ticketed inflatables (SW Alaska east of California)

-Food Court 10 am-5 pm, in the street AND the lot behind KeyBank, with shade and seating for the first year (west of California)

-Free filtered water to refill your cup/container, available at stations around the festival

-In addition to vendors, year-round businesses have sidewalk sales, special streetside booths, more

-Festival merch is at the Info Booth, as are we, and local nonprofits/community groups.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Today only, it’s relocated, to California SW north of SW Oregon, because of Summer Fest. Same hours, 10 am-2 pm, most of the same vendors (some skip festival week). Remember that SW Oregon remains OPEN to through traffic – with officer assistance – so be extra-careful coming and going. See you in The Junction!

ROAD CLOSURE REMINDER: California from Oregon to Edmunds and Oregon to Genesee, Alaska from 42nd to 44th, continuing until the festival is broken down late tonight.

Here’s what else is on the Sunday schedule – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MOON ROOM SUMMER SALE: The Moon Room Shop and Wellness (California/Juneau) is continuing to offer “15-20% off In-Store and Online” today! Find this WSB sponsor online at moonroomshop.com.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: This week’s 9 am Sunday Funday run leaves from Fresh Flours in South Delridge.

‘LITTLE STP’ BIKE RIDE: It’s an annual tradition, riding your bike to the festival (or The Junction in general) via this ride from North Admiral (SW Seattle Street) to Gatewood (SW Portland Street) and then to The Junction – 9:15 am – details in our preview.

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

MASTER GARDENERS: No clinic today.

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

DYING – EVERYONE’S DOING IT: 11 am discussion of end-of-life issues at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW).

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

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Also at Lincoln Park, the wading pool will be open, as will the EC Hughes wading pool (2805 SW Holden) – hours for both today are noon-7 pm.

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

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

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

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Today is the closing performance for the current play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), 3 pm – check here for tickets.

MAYOR VISITS WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE: As previewed here, membership meeting for WSI at 3:30 pm, starting with a half-hour scheduled appearance by Mayor Bruce Harrell. at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon)

YOGA & CREATIVITY CLASS: 5 pm at Limber Yoga (7901 35th SW).

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

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

(Live traffic, or lack of it this weekend, camera at California/Alaska)

We start the Saturday list with the biggest day of West Seattle Summer Fest‘s three days:

SUMMER FEST DAY 2: Festival hours are 10 am-8 pm, with music later. Highlights include:
-Music 11 am-11 pm on the main stage (California north of Oregon), 11 am-7 pm on the West Side stage (SW Alaska by Wells Fargo drive-thru), both lineup lists here.

-Kids Zone 10 am-8 pm, with free fun as well as ticketed inflatables (SW Alaska east of California)

-Pop-up performances include: Irish Dancers at noon, bubbles and balloons 1 pm-3 pm

-Food Court 10 am-past 8 pm, in the street AND the lot behind KeyBank, with shade and seating for the first year (west of California)

-In addition to vendors, year-round businesses have sidewalk sales, special streetside booths, more

-Festival merch is at the Info Booth, as are we, and local nonprofits/community groups. See you in The Junction!

Here’s what else is on the Saturday schedule – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

GARAGE/YARD SALES: Here are today’s listings in the WSB Community Forums.

MOON ROOM SUMMER SALE: The Moon Room Shop and Wellness (California/Juneau) is continuing to offer “15-20% off In-Store and Online” today and Sunday! Find this WSB sponsor online at moonroomshop.com.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run. (And sign up for the WSR-presented Float Dodger 5K, now just one week out!)

ROXHILL PARK COMMUNITY DAY: Volunteering opportunity 9 am-3 pm. (2850 SW Roxbury)

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

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

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate even if you didn’t take the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

STORY TIME IN HIGHLAND PARK: 10 am story time at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).

SOCCER CLINIC WITH RHODIES & JUNCTION FC: 10 am-noon for kids ages U8-U15, at Delridge Playfield (4458 Delridge Way SW).

ONE SEATTLE DAY OF SERVICE: 10 am-2 pm volunteering opportunities all over the city.

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

COURTYARD YOGA: 10 am at WEND Jewelry (3278 California SW).

MASTER GARDENERS: Got a garden-related question? They’re ready to answer! Saturdays this summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – free weekly in-person group for writers of all levels. For location info, go here.’

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Meet at 11 am at the Log House Museum (61st SW/SW Stevens) to learn what you didn’t know about the Alki area!

WEST SEATTLE’S ONLY SPRAYPARK: Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) continues daily operations today, 11 am-8 pm.

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

RIVIAN CARAVAN AND MEETUP: Drive a Rivian? Meet up in the back lot of Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW) at noon for a caravan around Alki and an attempt to break the record for most Rivians gathered.

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

COLMAN POOL: Swim in the heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm – see the schedule here.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the new exhibit about Seattle Teriyaki! (61st/Stevens)

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

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

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

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

WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE PARADE PREP: 1:30-5:30 pm, help build the group’s “walking float,” a Democracy Garden, for next Saturday’s West Seattle Grand Parade – meet at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).

ROCKIN’ THE JUNCTION: Just north of Summer Fest, the Junction Church is hosting a mini-music festival 2-8 pm. (California/Genesee)

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

ALSO AT NEPENTHE: Summer mini-market starting at 3 pm!

SALSA ON ALKI: Waterfront dancing returns, starting with a lesson at 4:30 pm – details here.

DUB SEA FISH STICKS: 6:05 pm home game vs. Redmond at Steve Cox Memorial Park‘s Mel Olson Stadium. (1321 SW 102nd, White Center) with the Dick’s Drive-In food truck. Sold out online (check the box office).

OUTDOOR SHAKESPEARE: 7 pm, High Point Commons Park (behind 6400 Sylvan Way SW), GreenStage presents the Backyard Bard abbreviated version of “Taming of the Shrew.” Free.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Final weekend for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, with a 7:30 pm performance tonight. Online tickets sold out, so check the box office. (4711 California SW)

LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, ska and rocksteady with Good on Toast, Omega Theory, Skantraceptives, benefit show, $15, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

REVELRY ROOM DJ: Saturday spinning starts at 9 pm as part of the Summer Fest DJ Stage – tonight it’s Mr. Moon and Teddy Ruckspin at Revelry Room. (4547 California SW).

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

MACHINE LEARNING DANCE NIGHT: 9 pm-2 am at The Lumber Yard in White Center (9630 16th SW).

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

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

We start the Friday list with Day 1 of the peninsula’s biggest party of the year:

WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST AT A GLANCE: Official festival hours are 1 pm to 8 pm, with mainstage music and the beverage garden continuing later. The festival stretches along California SW from the main stage (in the Post Office vicinity between Genesee and Oregon) to Edmunds, and along SW Alaska from the Kids’ Zone (California to 42nd this year) to the food zone (California to 44th and the parking lot behind KeyBank). The schedules for both music stages (the smaller West Side Stage is west of California) are here; the food/drink info (including year-round businesses) is here; the vendors (etc.) list is here; the Kids Zone info, including advance inflatable ticket/pass purchase and fun free offerings too, is here. As we’ve done annually for 15+ years, we’ll be covering the festival nonstop while on Team Info Booth all three days; see you there!

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

MOON ROOM SUMMER SALE: The Moon Room Shop and Wellness (California/Juneau) is offering “15-20% off In-Store and Online” today through Sunday! Find this WSB sponsor online at moonroomshop.com.

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

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

WADING POOLS: Lincoln Park (noon-7 pm), Delridge, and Hiawatha (both noon-5:30 pm) will be open today.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool has sessions between noon and 7 pm; see the schedule here. (And the slide is open Fridays!)

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

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -2.4 feet at (updated) noon.

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

SCREENPRINTING AT EASY STREET: 5-8 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) during the first night of Summer Fest, live screenprinting – free, or buy a blank T-shirt!

PICKUP SOCCER FOR KIDS: Local dad leads pickup soccer games at Delridge Playfield (4458 Delridge Way SW), 5:30-7 pm, RSVP via email to iamcasanova2024@gmail.com.

OUTDOOR SHAKESPEARE: 7 pm, High Point Commons Park (behind 6400 Sylvan Way SW), GreenStage presents the Backyard Bard abbreviated version of “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Free.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Final weekend for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, 7:30 pm. Our calendar listing has the ticket link, but online tickets are sold out tonight, so check at the box office.

AT THE SKYLARK: Doors at 7 pm, music at 8 pm, Cinema Riot, Death Spa, Animal Adjective at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).

REVELRY ROOM DJ: 9 pm, DJ HerShe tonight, and check the earlier afternoon/evening Summer Fest DJ lineup here! (4547 California SW)

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

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

We start with two huge events tonight!

WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST EVE: This is “locals’ night” before the three-day festival, with the streets closed for Summer Fest setup and sidewalk cafés open, plus music performances and more, even face painting! Come down after 5 pm and wander! We’ve previewed it multiple times already, so here again are those links with everything to know:

–Street-closure timeline, with first closure as early as 2 pm
–Calendar listing with lineup
–Full list of live music

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: This is also happening, not only in The Junction – where it enhances Summer Fest Eve – but also in other areas of the peninsula, from Alki to Morgan Junction. Here’s the venue list, for art and/or food and drink specials:

Individual venue and artist previews are listed here. All seven The Art of Music performances, 6-7:45 pm, are previewed here.

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: The city says it’s expecting sunshine and warm-enough temperatures this afternoon to open the wading pools, so that means Lincoln Park will be open noon-7 pm and Delridge and Hiawatha will be open noon-5:30 pm. Free.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm – see the schedule here. Fee.

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

DROP-IN CHESS: Teens are welcome to come play at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:30 pm.

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

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

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

WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: The monthly 6 pm online speaker series focuses tonight on totem poles, with Rebecca Albiani; our calendar listing has info on how to get the viewing link.

WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander), the Westies Run Club is resuming the Thursday community run tonight.

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

’90s TRIVIA: Monthly event at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7 pm.

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Final week begins for new ArtsWest production “The Effect“ at 7:30 pm. Tonight is sold out – check here for tickets for other performances before the run ends Sunday. (4711 California SW)

DJ NIGHT: Extended-weekend spinning starts tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Supreme La Rock, 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!

(Recent sunrise colors from Luna/Anchor Park, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Here’s what’s happening, and not happening, in the hours ahead, mostly as featured on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

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

COAST SALISH CLASS TIME: 10:30 am at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW):

Ty Juvinel, Tulalip tribal member, carver, and storyteller, brings local legends and history to life through stories and Pacific Northwest tribal art.

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Despite this morning’s cloudy weather, the city says the pools WILL open today – Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW) will be open noon-5:30 pm; Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm.

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

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

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

PICKUP SOCCER FOR KIDS: Free pickup games at Delridge Playfield (4458 Delridge Way SW), ages 9-13, 5:30-7 pm. RSVP to organizer at iamcasanova2024@gmail.com.

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

DRAG BINGO: 6 pm at Pine Lake Cellars (5405 California SW), hosted by Jolene Granby. Find the reservations link in our calendar listing.

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

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

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

NO 34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS MEETING: This month, the group skips the usual second-Wednesday meeting.

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

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

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

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

REGULAR TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

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

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

(Photo by Ken Williford)

Here’s our (later than usual, apologies) list for your Tuesday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLAY ALONG IN THE PARK: First of four Tuesday nights in which you can play along with West Seattle Community Orchestras musicians at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), or just watch/listen. Our preview has details.

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

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

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

WS JUNCTION FC’S LAST HOME MATCH: 7 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), as previewed here.

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

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

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

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

(Lincoln Park, seen from ferry)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LISTENING TO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group, participate once, occasionally, or every week. Fee.(4034 California SW)

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

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

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

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

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

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, sing karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

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

(Goldenrod Crab Spider on Calendula, photographed by Rosalie Miller)

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

BIG-BILL AFTERMATH: West Seattle Indivisible is hosting a community gathering to come together and “be in community to process our emotions and potentially learn about or share some ideas for action and resistance” regarding the bill just passed by Congress and signed. 8:30-9:30 ampm at Alki Statue of Liberty. (61st SW/Alki SW)

ART ON THE CORNER: Last day of three-day art sale, proceeds to nonprofit, 8:30 am-3 pm at 39th SW/SW Holden

WESTIES RUN CLUB: No run today.

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

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, with summer produce (berries! lots of greens!) plus beverages, flowers, cheese, yogurt, fish, meat, prepared hot food, baked goods, nuts, dried peppers, garlic, candy, condiments, plants, more. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon – but remember that next week, July 13, it’ll be a block further north because of Summer Fest)

MASTER GARDENERS: No clinic at the market today or next Sunday.

BEE GARDEN: As previewed here, the West Seattle Bee Garden‘s monthly work party needs weeding help most of all this time! 10 am-noon – with cake! – Lanham/Graham.

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

(added) MAKERS ART MARKET: 11 am-5 pm by Alki Beach Bathhouse (2701 Alki SW) – shop more than two dozen artists/crafters.

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

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

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

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

WADING POOLS: Also at Lincoln Park, the wading pool will be open, as will the EC Hughes wading pool (2805 SW Holden) – hours for both today are noon-7 pm.

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

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

WEST SEATTLE MODERN CLASSIC BOOK CLUB: 3 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW), “Lucky Jim” by Kingsley Amis is this month’s book.

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

SOCCER: 4 pm at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), West Seattle Junction FC vs. Snohomish FC. Bring nonperishable food for the West Seattle Food Bank! Get tickets here.

ASTROLOGY FUNDRAISER: Astrologer Stephanie Gailing is doing 15-minute readings, 5:30-8 pm, at Sebastiano’s Natural Wines (3278 California SW), raising money to support the ACLU.

THEATER BY THE CAMPFIRE: Dacha Theatre presents “The Grown-Ups“ at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), 8 pm. Get tickets here.

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

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

(Seen on Alki on Friday – photo by Lora Radford)

A bit quieter than many summer Saturdays since it’s right after a holiday, but we do have some options for today/tonight – maybe you can try something you don’t usually have time to! – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SATURDAY GROUP RUN: Meet at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) at 8 am for the free weekly group run. (And sign up for the WSR-presented Float Dodger 5K, now just two weeks out!)

ART ON THE CORNER: 8:30 am-3 pm art sale in Gatewood to raise money for nonprofits. (39th SW/SW Holden)

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

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

WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: That’s followed immediately by this walk in which you can participate even if you didn’t take the introductory stroll. Meet at 47th/Fauntleroy.

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

COURTYARD YOGA: 10 am at WEND Jewelry (3278 California SW).

MASTER GARDENERS: Got a garden-related question? They’re ready to answer! Saturdays this summer, they’re at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), 10 am-2 pm.

PARENT & PUP: Get creative at Rain City Clay (4208 SW 100th) in Arbor Heights, 10 am.

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – free weekly in-person group for writers of all levels. For location info, go here.’

ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Meet at 11 am at the Log House Museum (61st SW/SW Stevens) to learn what you didn’t know about the Alki area!

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

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

MODE MUSIC STUDIOS STUDENT SHOWCASE: Noon-1:30 pm, live music with Mode Music Studios (WSB sponsor) students at Tim’s Tavern in White Center (SW 98th/16th SW), no cover!

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

COLMAN POOL: Swim in the heated salt-water outdoor pool at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW), noon-7 pm – see the schedule here.

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the new exhibit about Seattle Teriyaki! (61st/Stevens)

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

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

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

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

POSTCARDS 4 DEMOCRACY: Monthly noon Saturday gathering for advocacy-at-a-distance at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

GRAND OPENING: Starting at 1 pm, Fourth Emerald Games celebrates its opening day in The Junction, as previewed here. Upstairs at 4517 California SW.

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

SALSA ON ALKI: Waterfront dancing returns, starting at 4:30 pm – details here.

EVENING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Circle of Songs, monthly acoustic event, 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). No cover, all ages.

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

‘THE EFFECT’ AT ARTSWEST: Third weekend for the new play directed by Mathew Wright, with a 7:30 pm performance tonight. (4711 California SW)

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

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

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

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

(St. John’s Wort blossom, photographed by Steve Bender)

With the holiday weekend almost here, we have a shorter-than-usual list for your West Seattle Thursday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

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

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

MEDICARE INFORMATION PRESENTATION: Get your questions answered, 11 am at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon).

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

WADING POOLS: The city says it’s expecting sunshine and warm-enough temperatures this afternoon to open the wading pools, so that means Lincoln Park will be open noon-7 pm and Delridge and Hiawatha will be open noon-5:30 pm.

COLMAN POOL: The heated salt-water pool on the shore at Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW) will be open noon-7 pm – see the schedule here.

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

DROP-IN CHESS: Teens are welcome to come play at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:30 pm.

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

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

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

NO WESTIES RUN CLUB: With the holiday approaching, the Westies are skipping this week.

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

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

LIVE AT EASY STREET RECORDS: Maple Valley’s Lucia Flores-Wiseman, seen (and heard!) on “The Voice,” performs at Easy Street (4559 California SW), 7 pm, free, all ages.

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

DJ NIGHT: The weekend spinning starts early at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ B Max, 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!

(Hydrangea blossom, photographed by Janelle Otterholt)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REGULAR TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

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

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

(Noctilucent clouds, photographed by Steven Rice)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Photo by Mike Burns)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MONDAY KARAOKE 9 pm Mondays, you can sing karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FASHION AT FAUNTLEROY SCHOOLHOUSE: 5+ cabi stylists are joining for a sample sale 10:30 am-1:30 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse – “A curated collection from multiple sellers — more styles, more sizes, more deals!” (9131 California SW)

MORNING MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Marco de Carvalho and Friends perform. Info about Marco’s music is here.

FREE WRITING GROUP: 10:30 am – free weekly in-person group for writers of all levels. For location info, go here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN: Explore the present and past at the home of West Seattle history, open for your visit, noon-4 pm – see the new exhibit about Seattle Teriyaki! (61st/Stevens)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Photo by Steve Bender)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WSR is just down the block at 2743 California SW.

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

INFODUMP OPEN-MIC NIGHT: 6 pm:

Don’t Get Me Started: Infodump Open Mic Night

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

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

More details in our calendar listing.

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

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm, in-person only this month, at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds). Agenda items include public safety and community events.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REGULAR TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia locations on our Wednesday list: Admiral Pub (2306 California SW) at 7 pm … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) hosts Wednesday trivia at 8 pm … Quiz Night also begins at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … and at 8:30 pm, trivia with Phil T at Talarico’s (4718 California SW), all ages until 10 pm.

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

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

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