West Seattle, Washington
14 Tuesday
(Photo by Rosalie Miller, who explains, “White-bowed Smoothwing flower fly on ceanothus enjoying Sunday sunbreak”)
Here’s your Monday list of highlights, most (but not all) from our West Seattle Event Calendar:
SPRING BREAK SERVICE WEEK: 10 am-1 pm today and daily all week, volunteer work parties with DNDA at EC Hughes Park (2850 SW Holden).
FREE TAX HELP: The deadline’s almost here. If you need assistance, today from 11 am-4 pm, find drop-in help at Alki Masonic Center. (4736 40th SW)
RESUME WORKSHOP FOR TEENS: Noon-4 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). Free.
CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: Regular 2 pm meeting is on today – no public-comment period in this meeting, but the agenda explains how to watch.
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Two baseball games. – West Seattle HS vs. Roosevelt, 4 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), which is also where, at 7 pm, the Chief Sealth IHS plays Franklin.
NO FREE HOMEWORK HELP THIS WEEK … since it’s spring break for many schools.
‘LISTENING TO GRIEF’ SUPPORT GROUPS: 4 pm and 6:30 pm, weekly group gatherings for people experiencing grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)
D&D: Long-running weekly D&D at 6:30 pm at Meeples Games (3727 California SW). All welcome, first-time players too!
ALKI MEDITATION: Monday night meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 2: Two venues for trivia/quiz tonight! 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) and 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).
POOL TOURNAMENT: Pool players are welcome to enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)
FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night jazz with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Close out your Monday with a song (or two, or three, or …) – karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
Big thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Great Blue Heron seen at Seacrest this week by WSB contributor Anne Higuera)
Some weekly events, some special events in our lineup for your Sunday, mostly from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is meeting at Highland Park Corner Store at 9 am today for a today’s Sunday Funday run. (7789 Highland Park Way SW)
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.
WEST SEATTLE RUNNER’S 16TH ANNIVERSARY: 10 am HOKA demo run/walk kicks off today’s celebration – treats afterward! (2743 California SW)
DONATION DRIVE FOR FARMWORKERS: Plant starts, tools, supplies needed for community garden – dropoff donation drive 10 am-1 pm again today at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open today and every Sunday year-round on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in early spring produce-and-products season – roots, greens, microgreens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, apples, more – and an abundant selection of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, fresh- and pre-prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta …
WEEKEND SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sing to hits of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and enjoy a buffet breakfast.
FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)
PLAY DATE AND OPEN HOUSE: Bring your up-to-5-year-old to Little Trailblazers (3003 SW Roxbury), 10:30 am-noon.
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-4 pm at Southwest Library, registration required – check for openings before going. (9010 35th SW)
WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)
CELEBRATE POETRY! Write some at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 1-4 pm.
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re invited to hang out this afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
MODERN CLASSIC BOOK CLUB: This month’s gathering is at 3 pm at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW), discussing “Ravelstein” by Saul Bellow.
FIRST MATINEE OF ‘WALDEN’: ArtsWest‘s new play has a 3 pm curtain today – get ticket(s) here. (4711 California SW)
ARTIST RECEPTION: Susan Clifford‘s new work at Bakery Nouveau (4737 California S), 3:30-5 pm opening reception.
TRIVIA AT MR. B’S: 5 pm, new art-trivia at Mr. B’s Mead Center with host Morgue Anne (9444 Delridge Way SW).
LIVE AT TIM’S: 7 pm Sunday night all-ages show at Tim’s Tavern – jazz singers in Dave Desrochers’ All-Star Jazz Bonanza Extravaganza. (16th SW & SW 98th, White Center)
BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight late-night tea service with host Jack Sanders, info and RSVP here. (4547 California SW)
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, and you can win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm jazz, with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
Organizing, or helping with, an event that we could add to the WSB community calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Friday night, off Harbor Avenue; WSB photo by Torin Record-Sand)
Happy Saturday! First, a transportation note:
WATER TAXI’S NEW SCHEDULE: The spring/summer schedule for the West Seattle Water Taxi starts today, including extra weekend daytime runs, and later night runs on Saturdays (starting tonight) and Fridays (starting next Friday), as previewed here.
Now the other Saturday highlights, as usual mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar (if we’re missing something, text info ASAP to 206-293-6302):
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: At West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor), you’re invited to join the Saturday 8 am free group run – kicking off the second day of 16th-anniversary weekend (see below).
FREE MEDITATION: For a calming start to your weekend, check out Heavily Meditated, 9 am free meditation at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
SCHMITZ PARK IVY PULL: Join Schmitz Park Creek Restore, A Cleaner Alki, others to help save the park’s trees by pulling invasive ivy, 9:30-11:30 am. (56th SW and SW Spokane)
INTRODUCTORY WALK and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile before the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fontanelle.
WEST SEATTLE RUNNER CELEBRATES 16 YEARS: Second day of anniversary weekend, open 10 am to 5 pm – “discounts, raffle drawings, Hawthorne Chair massage, Lake Washington PT and Hidef PT on site at various times during the weekend. Call ahead for specific questions on scheduling: 206-938-0545.” (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor)
DONATION DRIVE FOR FARMWORKERS: Plant starts, tools, supplies needed for community garden – dropoff donation drive 10 am-1 pm today and tomorrow at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)
WEST SEATTLE NURSERY OPEN HOUSE: Spring open house 10 am-2 pm at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor), featuring bees, books, and a new grower!
COMPOST GIVEAWAY: 10 am to 2 pm or while it lasts, bring your own bucket/shovel to Westcrest Park P-Patch (9000 8th SW) for free compost, as previewed here.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open, new Saturday hours 10 am-4 pm (61st SW and SW Stevens).
SSC GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, open today! New plants in! North end of campus at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor)
DAHLIA TUBER SALE: 10 am-3 pm, prolific gardener’s overflow for sale. (4557 51st Place SW)
SINGALONG BRUNCH SOLD OUT: 10 am weekends at Admiral Pub, sing to classics – today, Taylor Swift edition, and it’s sold out. Table Reservation for future dates includes a Brunch Buffet! (2306 California SW)
GAME ON FOR KIDS! NAT’L BOARD GAME DAY: Kids are invited to celebrate by playing games at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), 10:30 am-3:30 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 today – free, weekly, in-person, critique-free group resumes today – details including location are in our calendar listing.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), for families with kids up to 5 years old.
ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: Second one of the season! 11 am, leaving from the Log House Museum (61st SW and SW Stevens).
FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm, no appointment needed, with United Way and West Seattle Food Bank at WS Community Resource Center (6516 35th SW).
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN HAIRCUTS: 11 am-3 pm at Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon), Little Shop of Hairdos is cutting hair for 50+ at whatever price they can pay, no appointment necessary, proceeds donated to the center.
FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Community visitors welcome noon-3 pm at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard).
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with 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: Open 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
COMMUNITY NOTARY DAY: 1-3 pm at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW), no registration required.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffeehouse (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), singer-songwriter John Shaw. Free, all ages.
‘WALDEN’ AT ARTSWEST: First weekend continues for ArtsWest‘s new play, 7:30 pm curtain. (4711 California SW)
MUSIC AT KENYON HALL Feral Songwriters in the Round at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7:30 pm, all ages.
CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT: 7:30 pm at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (42nd SW and SW Juneau), renowned guitarist Michael Partington will present music by Portland (OR) composer Bryan Johanson to celebrate his 75th year,
MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Pale People, Henry Mansfield, Cats with Bowties, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
MUSIC AT TIM’S: Far Reaches, The Unsundered, Guilded Lilly at Tim’s in White Center, 8 pm, all ages. (16th SW & SW 98th)
REVELRY ROOM: 9 pm, Soul Focus FM. (4547 California SW)
SKATE PARTY: 9 pm-midnight at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk & hip-hop, $18 plus $5 skate rental.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Sing with Rone at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Have a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar, where listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(NASA image from Artemis II moon flyby)
The Artemis II crew is home safe from its Moon-flyby mission, as of just after 5 pm our time. According to our state’s U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, dozens of Washington state companies contributed in some way to the Artemis II mission. WSB reader Cindi wondered if anyone from West Seattle played a part in any way. If you know, she – and we – would love to hear – comment below or email us!
(Alki seaspray, photographed by Lisa Ruiz)
Here’s what’s making a splash today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can always peek days/weeks ahead):
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER Spring is garden time! See what’s new at the center, open today, 10 am-3 pm at north end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW).
STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Free indoor playtime for little ones and their caregivers is open at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd), 10-11:30 am.
FREE TAX HELP: Free tax help at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) 11 am-4 pm, registration required so don’t go unless you have (or can get) one!
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED TODAY: SWSHS is preparing for tonight’s gala (see below).
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: 12:30-2 pm, a chance to practice at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond) with other adult English-language learners.
KEEPING YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY: 4 pm presentation at The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW), community welcome with RSVP.
TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Two baseball games and one softball game at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – in baseball, West Seattle HS vs. Seattle Prep at 3:30 pm, and Chief Sealth IHS vs. Nathan Hale at 7 pm; in softball, West Seattle HS hosts Ballard at NCSWAC, 4 pm.
‘TIDES OF HISTORY’: The Southwest Seattle Historical Society‘s fundraising gala, 6 pm at Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW), is sold out, so if you already have tickets, this is a reminder it’s happening tonight!
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Songwriters’ Showcase at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm, all ages, no cover.
OPEN MIC IN ADMIRAL 6 pm open mic at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
KENYON HALL CABARET: 6:30 pm drag show at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), all ages; our calendar listing has ticket info.
‘SOUND OF MUSIC’: Closing night for the West Seattle High School production of the classic musical, 7 pm curtain. (3000 California SW)
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Live music with Summer Bedhead (on tour, from Denver), Session 0, Poysenberry. Doors at 7, music at 8. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
‘WALDEN’ AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm, second performance of ArtsWest‘s new “speculative fiction” play. (4711 California SW)
SPINNING: Revelry Room is open tonight (4547 California SW), spinning tonight with DJ Swervewon, 9 pm.
‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, skate to live music with Sugar of a Down and Little Sister, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.
If you have something to showcase on our event lists or ongoing calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(In case you weren’t awake early today, photographer Theresa Arbow-O’Connor was)
Here are highlights for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks again to everyone who sends events for us to share!):
PASSOVER … concludes today.
FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is hosting playspace today until noon. (42nd SW & SW Juneau)
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Whether you’re planting or planning – the center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm – north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
TODDLER STORY TIME IN WESTWOOD: 10:30 am at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME IN ADMIRAL: 10:30 am at West Seattle Library (2306 42nd SW).
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can go listen!) Probably C & P Coffee, we’re told (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Boys’ soccer with West Seattle HS vs. Rainier Beach at 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle); softball with Chief Sealth IHS vs. Franklin at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
DROP-IN CHESS: High Point Library‘s weekly event is on today, 4-5:30 pm for players under 18. (3411 SW Raymond)
WEST SEATTLE ART WALK! Second Thursday means a celebration of art all around the peninsula, with most receptions running 5-8 pm. Here’s the venue list:
For highlights including which artists you’ll find showing their work tonight, at venues from Alki in the north to Gatewood in the south, browse this update!
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS this week – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Pizza Maniac.”
WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.
HELP HARVEST FOOD: Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) needs volunteers to help harvest fresh food that will be donated to food banks (and you can take some home too). Just be there 5-7 pm!
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)
VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor), for wine by the glass or bottle! Tonight, it’s also a stop on the West Seattle Art Walk, as with every second Thursday.
POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – bring your own console.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, starting from Good Society (California SW and SW Lander), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run!
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: If walking is more your speed, meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fontanelle for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.
WORDS, WRITERS, SOUTHWEST STORIES: 6 pm online – find out the history behind names, with historian Feliks Banel. Here’s how to get the link.
‘SOUND OF MUSIC’: Another chance to see West Seattle High School‘s production of the classic musical, 7 pm. Ticket info is in our calendar listing.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: TIGERS EYE, Ladyfingers, Summer Schoo, 7 pm, 21+, $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
’90s TRIVIA: 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
LIVE AT TIM’S: 7 pm, Eric Blu & the Soul Revue, all ages, no cover. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)
TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE VOID: A relatively new West Seattle trivia night! 7:30 pm, with prizes, at The Void (5048 California SW).
‘WALDEN’ AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm opening performance of ArtsWest‘s new play. (4711 California SW)
DJ AT REVELRY ROOM: Spinning happens tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Supreme La Rock starting at 8 pm. 21+.
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!
(From Alki this morning – photo by James Bratsanos)
A bit of a delay because of this morning’s bridge-watching, but here’s our busy Wednesday list, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – which you can preview any time – here’s what’s happening today/tonight:
PASSOVER CONTINUES … through tomorrow.
REMINDER – WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks start from 47th/Fontanelle (so if you didn’t see this in the calendar and missed it because of our late list today, here’s your reminder for next week).
TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).
PLANNING FOR PREGNANCY: Free online info session at 12:30 pm – “Top 5 Things to Do for Preconception Planning: A Naturopathic Approach to Preparing for Pregnancy” with Dr. Emily Lesnak from Neighborhood Naturopathic (WSB sponsor) – our calendar listing has details of how to attend as well as how to watch later.
WHERE DOES IT GO? 2-4 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), learn about reducing waste.
PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 2-4 pm, play at the new location of Missing Piece (4707 California SW).
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Two local home baseball games on the Metro League schedule today, both at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), West Seattle HS vs. Rainier Beach at 2:30 pm, Chief Sealth IHS vs. Garfield at 5 pm.
ART WORKSHOP: 3-4:30 pm, teen program at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, weekly event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Repair your broken item instead of throwing it out! 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).
POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm drop-in session to get creative – bring your own project or get a suggestion! (3400 Harbor SW)
WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Want to talk about our city’s growth, present and future, as the City Council reviews round 2 of rezoning? You’re invited to the weekly 6 pm meetup at Great American Diner/Bar (4752 California SW).
34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Our area’s largest political organization starts its meeting at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW) with civic-minded organizations there to meet attendees thanks to West Seattle Joiners, and then a business meeting at 7 pm – details on the 34th DD website.
CRIBBAGE NIGHT: 6 pm at the West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), non-members welcome too.
KUNDALINI YOGA: Now at 6 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska). $35.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Get moving at midweek – go on the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces!
HUM-IN PROTEST: This gathering is for protesting via sound vibration, 6:30-7 pm Wednesdays at Junction Plaza Park (42nd SW and SW Alaska).
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)
‘SOUND OF MUSIC’ AT WSHS: 7 pm, West Seattle HS production of the classic musical – ticket info’s in our calendar listing. (3000 California SW)
MUSIC BINGO: Weekly music bingo at at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia venues – 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), free to play, cash prizes … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And trivia starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: The stage is yours at West Seattle’s longest-running open-mic night! 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
‘WALDEN’ PREVIEW NIGHT AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm preview of ArtsWest‘s new play; online tickets are sold out, but you can check at the box office for changes. (4711 California SW)
SWING IT! Swing dancing and live music at 8:15 pm at South Park Hall (1253 S. Cloverdale).
KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: Sing at the pub starting at 8:45 pm, after trivia. (2306 California 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!
(Recent peek view of Elliott Bay from Admiral, sent by Astrella)
Event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE: Want your little one to play indoors today? This free playspace is open until noon for little ones and their caregivers. (42nd SW and SW Juneau)
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: 10 am-11:30 am at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW), just drop in!
POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course, today Emily Tomita (Exec. Dir.) and Haillie (Volunteer Coordinator) from City Fruit talk about the mission, organization and projects of City Fruit. (4470 35th SW)
CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome to play! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.
OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.
CITY COUNCIL: At City Hall, at 2 pm, the council holds its main weekly meeting. Today’s agenda explains how to comment and/or watch.
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
(added) WEST SEATTLE LITTLE LEAGUE DINE-OUT: Just received mid-afternoon:
WSLL dine out with West Wings:
2329 California Ave SW
Tuesday, 4/7 from 4:30-8:30 PM
25% goes back to WSLL
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: One team is playing at home – Chief Sealth IHS boys soccer has a match vs. Lakeside at 5 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
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.
INTERFAITH PRAYER VIGIL: Continuing weekly, 5:30-6:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza. (61st SW and
TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.
OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you don’t work for Boeing – email to RSVP.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons continue, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), details in our calendar listing.
WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.
BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
TRIVIA X 4: Four venues for trivia tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm 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 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW).
If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by James Bratsanos)
Here’s the Monday list of highlights, most (but not all) from our West Seattle Event Calendar:
PUBLIC HEARING ON UPZONING PROPOSAL: As previewed here, the City Council is holding an all-day public hearing, both in-person and online/phone, under way right now – the agenda explains how to participate.
FREE TAX HELP: The deadline’s nearing … If you need assistance, today from 11 am-4 pm, find drop-in help at Alki Masonic Center. (4736 40th SW)
BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). Free.
NO CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: Regular 2 pm meeting is canceled today because of the aforementioned all-day hearing.
LONG-DISTANCE ADVOCACY: Write postcards to far-away voters with West Seattle Indivisible, 3:30-5:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW)
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: In baseball, West Seattle HS vs. Seattle Academy, 3:30 pm at Delridge Playfield (4501 Delridge Way SW); at 4 pm, the Chief Sealth IHS boys’ tennis team plays Rainier Beach at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle); also at 4 pm at NCSWAC vs. Rainier Beach, West Seattle HS plays softball.
FREE HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in assistance for K-12 students at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.
‘BEFORE THE BADGE’: 5:30 pm, community conversation with SPD recruits, online; our calendar listing explains how to participate.
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: 6:30 pm, weekly group gathering for people experiencing grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee. Before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)
ALKI MEDITATION: Monday night meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 3: Three venues for trivia/quiz tonight! Music Quiz at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW), 6:30 and 7:30 pm … 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … and 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).
POOL TOURNAMENT: If you play pool, you’re invited to enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)
FAUNTLEROY MEDITATION: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night music with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 9 pm Mondays, karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
Big thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Seen in Genesee Hill area – photo by Janelle Otterholt)
Here’s the event lineup for your Sunday, a relatively quiet day, but some events ARE on, as listed on our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SUNRISE SERVICE ON THE BEACH: As they do each year, the three local UCC churches gather at Alki for a 6:15 am sunrise Easter service – look for a bonfire near 59th/Alki.
SUNRISE SERVICE AT FOREST LAWN: Also an Easter Sunday tradition,6:30 am at Forest Lawn (6701 30th SW) with members of the West Seattle Ministerial Association.
OTHER EASTER SERVICES AND EGG HUNTS: Here’s the list we’ve been updating with what we heard from local churches.
PASSOVER … continues through Thursday (April 9).
CLOSED TODAY: Circa (WSB sponsor) … Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor) … Junction Hardware … Husky Deli … Target … Anyone else? Text us at 206-293-6302 so we can add … thank you!
SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is meeting at Olympia Coffee at 9 am today for a today’s Sunday Funday run. (3840 California SW)
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open as usual every Sunday year-round on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in early spring produce-and-products season – roots, greens, microgreens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, apples, more – and an abundant selection of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, fresh- and pre-prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta …
WEEKEND SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sing to hits of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and enjoy a buffet breakfast.
FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-4 pm at Southwest Library, registration required – check for openings. (9010 35th SW)
WEST SEATTLE RESIST: Regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)
EASTER PHOTO BOOTH WITH BUNNIES … the rabbits from Special Bunny will be at Republic of Cider in SODO (2960 1st Ave. S.) 1-4 pm.
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re invited to hang out this afternoon at this West Seattle tasting room (with a patio!) open 2-5 pm, kids and dogs welcome. (3804 California SW; WSB sponsor)
SIP AND SCULPT: 6 pm, new art-making event at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW).
LIVE AT TIM’S: 7 pm Sunday night all-ages show at Tim’s Tavern, with School of Rock adult alumni. (16th SW & SW 98th, White Center)
BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight late-night tea service with host Jack Sanders, RSVP here. (4547 California SW)
SCREAM CLUB SEATTLE: Monthly gathering – meet at the northernmost picnic shelter on the Lincoln Park shore at 7 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, and you can win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm live jazz, with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
Organizing, or helping with, an event that we could add to the WSB community calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Rainbow photographed this past Thursday by Jerry Simmons)
We start today’s highlights with the Saturday egg hunts:
DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER (4501 Delridge Way SW), 10 am, presented by Seattle Parks
HIGH POINT COMMUNITY CENTER (6920 34th SW), 10 am, presented by Seattle Parks
NO LINCOLN PARK EGG HUNT: Here’s the explanation, in case you didn’t see the story when we published it
HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND (1012 SW Trenton), with Bethany West Seattle and community partners, 11:30 am
OUNCES (3809 Delridge Way SW), with egg hunts plus a visit from real bunnies, noon-5 pm, details and schedule in our calendar listing
(added – thanks for the tip) ROXHILL PARK (29 SW and SW Barton), presented by Trueliving Church, noon-2 pm
Now the other Saturday highlights, as usual mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar (if we’re missing something, text info ASAP to 206-293-6302):
HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Here’s our list of what’s planned at local churches we’ve heard from.
PASSOVER CONTINUES … through Thursday (April 9).
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: At West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor), you’re invited to join the Saturday 8 am free group run.
FREE MEDITATION: Get a calming start to your weekend with Heavily Meditated, 9 am free meditation at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
INTRODUCTORY WALK and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile before the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fontanelle.
MOUNTAIN TO SOUND OUTFITTERS’ SKI AND BOAT SWAP: As snow season ends and water season begins, you can shop for gear deals at today’s swap, 10 am-5 pm at Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor).
SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am, sing to classics with Trent Von from C89.5: Brunch, Mimosas and Sing-along. Table Reservation includes a Brunch Buffet! (2306 California SW)
SSC GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, open today! New plants in! North end of campus at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor)
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: Back to 10:30 am today – free, weekly, in-person, critique-free group resumes today – details including location are in our calendar listing.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), for families with kids up to 5 years old.
ALKI HISTORY WALKING TOUR: First one of the season! 11 am, leaving from the Log House Museum (61st SW and SW Stevens).
FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-3 pm, no appointment needed, with United Way and West Seattle Food Bank at WS Community Resource Center (6516 35th SW).
PRINCESS ANGELINE SPRING TEA: 11 am-1 pm at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse (4705 W. Marginal Way SW).
FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
COMMUNITY WORKOUT CLASS: Monthly event, 11:30 am at CrossFit West Seattle (4200 SW Admiral Way) with coach Denise Griffith.
WSHS BASEBALL AT T-MOBILE PARK: As previewed here, it’s free to watch West Seattle High School face Issaquah HS at noon in the Mariners‘ annual High School Classic at T-Mobile Park (1250 1st Avenue S.)
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open, noon-4 pm (61st SW and SW Stevens).
OPEN HOUSE AND PLANT ADOPTION: Visit Life in the Body (3850 Delridge Way SW) noon-3 pm to learn about the studio and adopt house plants.
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with wine by the glass or bottle – 1-6 pm at Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor).
VIETNAMESE HERITAGE CELEBRATION: 1-3 pm at the West Seattle Vietnamese Cultural Center (2236 SW Orchard), all welcome.
NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY TASTING ROOM, WINE BAR, STORE: Open 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
CELLO RECITAL: 2 pm at The Kenney (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW), all welcome to come see and hear local music students. Free.
LEARN ABOUT CONTAINER GARDENING: 2 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
SINGING RESISTANCE: 3 pm “gathering to sing and connect,” at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW) and a nearby park.
FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)
MUSIC AT KENYON HALL Sustainable Music Northwest presents Cecil Moses and the SG’s at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 3-6 pm, free, all ages.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffeehouse (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Circle of Songs monthly unplugged event. Free, all ages.
‘SOUND OF MUSIC’: Opening weekend continues for the West Seattle High School production, 7 pm curtain. (3000 California SW)
MUSIC AT MR. B’S: 7 pm at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), live music with Justin DePaola. No cover, all ages.
LIVE AT TIM’S: Hope’s Birthday: AAIIEE, Insect Man, Loud Flower at Tim’s in White Center, 7 pm, all ages. (16th SW & SW 98th)
MUSIC AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, Soma, Divorced Horses, Anona, $10 cover, 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
REVELRY ROOM’S ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND: 9 pm, DJ Mr. Moon himself, with the tunes tonight. (4547 California SW)
SKATE PARTY: 9 pm-midnight at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk & hip-hop, $18 plus $5 skate rental.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Sing karaoke with Rone at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Have a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar, where listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Jerry Simmons)
Here’s what’s happening today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Here’s our list of what’s planned at local churches we’ve heard from.
PASSOVER CONTINUES … through Thursday (April 9).
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER Spring is garden time! See what’s new at the center, open today, 10 am-3 pm at north end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW).
STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Free indoor playtime for little ones and their caregivers is open at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd), 10-11:30 am.
HIAWATHA HOUSEWARMING: Visit Hiawatha Community Center (2700 California SW) today for a variety of activities, 11 am-8 pm, to reintroduce you to the reopened center.
BABY STORY TIME: 11 am at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).
FREE TAX HELP: Free tax help at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) 11 am-4 pm, registration required.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) to learn about and enjoy local history – open noon-4 pm today.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: 12:30-2 pm, a chance to practice at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
FISH STICK DAY: The DubSea Fish Sticks baseball team is celebrating with Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), 4-8 pm, featuring their food truck, merch, and mascot!
TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.
FIRST FRIDAYS RETURN TO HPIC: 5:30 to 8:30 pm, this season’s first monthly community celebration at the once-and-future Highland Park Improvement Club site (12th/Holden) with music, food, beverages, art, more.
CROSSTOWN BASEBALL: Big baseball game tonight at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – Chief Sealth IHS vs. West Seattle HS.
‘SOUND OF MUSIC’: Opening weekend continues for the West Seattle High School production, 7 pm curtain. (3000 California SW)
BINGO! Play classic bingo at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 7 pm.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Live music with Katzenväter, Hire Stranger, Belly Cats. Doors at 7, music at 8. 21+. $10 cover. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
SPINNING AND CELEBRATING: Revelry Room is open tonight (4547 California SW), celebrating 3 years! with DJ Tony H, 9 pm.
‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, skate to live music with Black Night Crash & Dead Spells, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.
If you have something to showcase on our event lists or ongoing calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(1:32 pm note – sorry about the technical trouble that led to an old list being displayed with the new one – fixed now!)
(Rhododendrons, photographed by Janelle Otterholt)
Here’s what’s ahead today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks again to everyone who sends events for us to share!):
HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Here’s our list of what’s planned at local churches we’ve heard from.
PASSOVER CONTINUES … through April 9.
FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is hosting playspace today until noon. (42nd SW & SW Juneau)
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: 10 am-3 pm today, blood drive at Bethany Community Church (8600 9th SW).
WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY RUN/WALK: Free, fun gathering, 10 am, starting from Lincoln Park parking lot #2 – so if you didn’t see it in our calendar in time, make a note on yours for next week! (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Whether you’re planting or planning – the center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm – north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
TODDLER STORY TIME IN WESTWOOD: 10:30 am at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME IN ADMIRAL: 10:30 am at West Seattle Library (2306 42nd SW).
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can go listen!)
CROSSTOWN SOFTBALL: Big softball game today – Chief Sealth IHS vs. West Seattle HS at 4 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
DROP-IN CHESS: High Point Library‘s weekly event is on today, 4-5:30 pm for players under 18. (3411 SW Raymond)
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS this week – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Anthony’s “Finn.”
WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.
HELP HARVEST FOOD: Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) needs volunteers to help harvest fresh food that will be donated to food banks (and you can take some home too). Just be there 5-7 pm!
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)
VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor), for wine by the glass or bottle!
LISTENING PARTY: Be one of the first to hear new music by Good Kid, 5 pm at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW).
POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – bring your own console.
WEST SEATTLE TAE KWON DO CLUB: 6 pm at High Point Community Center (6920 California SW), April’s first class, all levels welcome.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, starting from Good Society (California SW and SW Lander), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run!
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: If walking is more your speed, meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fontanelle for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.
WEST SEATTLE BOOK CLUB: 7 pm, it’s that magical night each month that various venues open up to let you in to read and chat – or don’t chat! See this month’s list on the WSBC website.
‘SOUND OF MUSIC’ OPENING NIGHT: First night for West Seattle High School‘s production of the classic musical, 7 pm. Ticket info is in our calendar listing.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Mason Derleth, Alter Expressions, Lucas Simonton, 7 pm, $10 cover, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
CLASSIC BINGO: 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).
LIVE AT TIM’S: 7 pm, Eric Blu & the Soul Revue with Michael Pearsall and Friends, all ages, no cover. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)
TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE VOID: A relatively new West Seattle trivia night! 7:30 pm, with prizes, at The Void (5048 California SW).
DJ NIGHT AT REVELRY ROOM: Spinning happens tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Tomås, starting at 8 pm. 21+.
JOKES AT THE JUNCTION: 8 pm at Great American Diner & Bar (4752 California SW), the best of the Washington’s Funniest Mammal competition.
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!
(The West Seattle Nursery baby hummingbirds, photographed by Jerry Simmons)
Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – which you can preview any time – here’s what’s happening today/tonight:
HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Here’s our list of what’s planned at local churches we’ve heard from.
PASSOVER BEGINS … this evening.
REMINDER – WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks start from 47th/Fontanelle (so if you didn’t see this in the calendar and missed it because of our late list today, here’s your reminder for next week).
TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).
PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 2-4 pm, play at the new location of Missing Piece (4707 California SW).
VR FOR TEENS’ MENTAL HEALTH: 2:30 pm, teen program at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).
ARTEMIS II LAUNCH WATCH EVENT: As previewed here Tuesday, join NASA Solar System Ambassador and astronomy educator Alice Enevoldsen at South Seattle College‘s Brockey Center (6000 16th SW), 2:45 pm to watch the scheduled launch of the moon-flyby mission – this could change if launch plans change, so check here and Alice’s website before going.
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: No local home games/matches on the Metro League schedule today.
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, weekly event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Repair your broken item instead of throwing it out! 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).
WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC SF BOOK CLUB: 6 pm gathering at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor). This month’s book is “The Alteration” by Kingsley Amis.
POTTERINGS OPEN STUDIO: 6-8 pm drop-in session to get creative – bring your own project or get a suggestion! (3400 Harbor SW)
WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Want to talk about our city’s growth, present and future, as the City Council reviews round 2 of rezoning? You’re invited to this 6 pm meetup at Great American Diner/Bar (4752 California SW).
PIANO NIGHT: At Upwell (4811 California SW), monthly piano night 6-8 pm.
CRIBBAGE NIGHT: 6 pm at the West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), non-members welcome too.
KUNDALINI YOGA: Now at 6 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska). $35.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Get moving at midweek – go on the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces!
LIGHT RAIL FORUM: Community forum with elected officials and Sound Transit executives to talk about the state of the West Seattle light-rail plan, 6:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW).
HUM-IN PROTEST: This gathering is for protesting via sound vibration, 6:30-7 pm Wednesdays at Junction Plaza Park (42nd SW and SW Alaska).
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)
MUSIC BINGO: Weekly music bingo at at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
TRIVIA x 4: Four West Seattle trivia venues tonight – 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), free to play, cash prizes … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And trivia starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: The stage is yours at West Seattle’s longest-running open mic! 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: Sing at the pub starting at 8:45 pm, after trivia. (2306 California 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 Tom Trulin)
Event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE: Want your little one to play indoors today? This free playspace is open until noon for little ones and their caregivers. (42nd SW and SW Juneau)
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: 10-11:30 am at The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary (10300 28th SW), just drop in!
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER FOR WSHS SOFTBALL: Order 10:30 am-10 pm from MOD Pizza (Westwood Village), follow the instructions in our calendar listing and part of the proceeds from your purchase will benefit the West Seattle High School softball team!
POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.
FREE DROP-IN COACHING: “Grounded Conversations,” 10:40-noon at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW).
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course, today with Todd Jones from South Seattle College‘s Automotive Technology program . (4470 35th SW)
LEARN ABOUT NURSING PATHWAYS AT SSC: Online info session 1-2 pm to find out about studying nursing at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) in West Seattle – our calendar listing explains how to watch/participate.
MEET & GREET AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 1:30 pm, meet The Maine if you’ve pre-ordered their upcoming release. (4559 California SW)
CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome to play! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.
OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.
CITY COUNCIL: At City Hall, at 2 pm, the council holds its main weekly meeting. Today’s agenda explains how to comment and/or watch.
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: No home games/matches/meets on the schedule today.
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
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.
LIVE MUSIC AT SRIVILAI THAI: Leatherwood and Co. perform 6:30-8:30 pm at the restaurant (3247 California SW).
INTERFAITH PRAYER VIGIL: Continuing weekly, 5:30-6:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza. (61st SW and
TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.
MEET THE SUPERINTENDENT: New Seattle Public Schools superintendent Ben Shuldiner brings his “community engagement” tour to our area tonight, 6:30 pm at West Seattle Elementary (6760 34th SW) – details in our preview.
OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you don’t work for Boeing – email to RSVP.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons continue, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), details in our calendar listing.
WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.
BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
TRIVIA X 5, WITH A FINALE: Five places for trivia tonight – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm 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 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW) … And last trivia night of the season at Christos on Alki (2508 Alki SW), 7:15 pm.
If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo sent by Vaughan)
Thanks to everyone who sent photos of this morning’s fog! We’ve interspersed a few with today’s list of highlights, most (but not all!) from our West Seattle Event Calendar:
FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-4 pm drop-in help at Alki Masonic Center. (4736 40th SW)
BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). Free.
‘SOLUTIONS, NOT RESOLUTIONS’: Weekly speaker series continues with 1 pm presentation on “Hospice 101” at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW). Our calendar listing explains how to RSVP.
CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: During today’s 2 pm City Council briefing meeting, you’ll hear councilmembers’ regular weekly individual updates. The agenda explains how to watch.
(Sent by WSB contributor Anne Higuera, West Seattle view from a ferry)
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Home game for West Seattle HS softball vs. Seattle Academy, 4 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle); also at 4 pm, WSHS boys’ tennis team plays Ballard at Lincoln Park (8011 California SW).
ART SALON AT C & P: 4-6 pm, “a safe space for creative people to gather” at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), bring your project!
FREE HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in assistance for K-12 students at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.
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: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group gathering for people experiencing grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee; before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)
MEDITATE IN ALKI: Monday night meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 2: Two venues for trivia/quiz tonight! 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).
POOL TOURNAMENT: Pool players! Enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)
MEDITATION IN FAUNTLEROY: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
(Sent by SD in North Admiral)
JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night music with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 9 pm Mondays, karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
Big thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Alki, photographed late in the day Saturday by Bob Burns)
Hello! Here’s the event lineup for spring’s second Sunday, a relatively quiet day, with the following lineup, mostly from our WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
PALM SUNDAY: We just launched this season’s service list for Easter, Passover, and what leads up to it; we’re expecting to receive more to add – westseattleblog@gmail.com – but it starts with a few of today’s special services.
SUNDAY FUNDAY RUNDAY: The Westies Run Club is meeting at Dough Joy Donuts at 9 am today for a today’s Sunday Funday run. (4310 SW Oregon)
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: In The Junction, weekly Sunday morning games are happening at the new location of The Missing Piece (4707 California SW), 9:30 am.
WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Open as usual on California SW between Oregon and Alaska, 10 am-2 pm, now in early spring produce-and-products season – roots, greens, peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, beans, garlic, apples, more – and an abundant selection of baked goods, cheeses, meats, fish, fresh- and pre-prepared foods, nuts, condiments, pasta …
WEEKEND SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), sing to hits of the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and chow down on a buffet breakfast.
FREE NIA CLASS: Begins at 10:15 am; first class free if you pre-register. At Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary. (3618 SW Alaska)
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Need a tool but don’t need/want to, or can’t, buy it? You’ll probably be able to find it at, and borrow it from, the Tool Library, open 11 am-4 pm on the northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. (4408 Delridge Way SW)
FREE TAX HELP, BUT BE AWARE … 11 am-4 pm at Southwest Library, registration strongly encouraged as we’re told the slots have been all booked up. (9010 35th SW)
WEST SEATTLE RESIST: One day after leading a large Junction rally, this group continues its regular weekly West Seattle Resist Sunday sign-holding event, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. South of Farmers’ Market. (California SW and SW Alaska)
WELCOME ROAD WINERY: You’re invited to hang out 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 (AND MOVIES) CLUB: “Oliver Twist” is this month’s title – 1837 book, 1948 movie; arrive at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) outdoor patio in back around 2:30 pm to chat and get your beverage; meeting starts at 3, details in our calendar listing.
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Also at C & P Coffee at 3 pm, steel guitarist Fraser Havens, scheduled until 5 pm, no cover, all ages.
GRIEF CIRCLE, ANY GRIEF: Monthly gathering about whatever or whoever you’re grieving, 3 pm with Listening to Grief at Nurture Wellbeing (6307 California SW).
FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: 5:30 pm at Bethany West Seattle (8600 9th SW).
LIVE AT TIM’S: 7 pm Sunday night all-ages show at Tim’s Tavern, with West Seattle’s Across 35th, plus Radon Radar, Placeholder, and more; fundraiser for Tim’s. (16th SW & SW 98th, White Center)
BLACK TEA AT REVELRY ROOM: 7 pm-midnight late-night tea service with host Jack Sanders, RSVP here. (4547 California SW)
UNDERGROUND TRIVIA AT CORNER POCKET: Trivia starts at 7:30 pm – free to play, and you can win prizes! (4302 SW Alaska)
LIVE JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: 8-10 pm,jazz to wrap up your weekend, with the Triangular Jazztet at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW).
Organizing, or helping with, an event that we could add to the WSB community calendar – whether one-time or recurring? Please email the basic details – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Friday sunset photo by Steven Rice)
Happy Saturday! In our daily preview, we’ll talk traffic first:
BARTON BUSES DETOURED: The months-long detour of buses off SW Barton south of Westwood Village has begun. They’re now running on SW Trenton east of 35th, with Metro‘s spring “service change” kicking in.
POSSIBLE ROAD CLOSURE: Though local “No Kings” rallies are supposed to be just smaller satellites of the big one downtown, a Junction business owner sent us a notice of a partial road closure in The Junction because of the rally there, so be aware of that.
PROTEST RALLIES: On the subject of protests, here’s what we have for West Seattle on this day of “No Kings” demonstrations nationwide:
-10 am to 2 pm, California/Alaska, with West Seattle Resist along the street, members of Singing Resistance starting in Junction Plaza Park. WS Resist says they plan to spread out along California too
-11 am, West Seattle High School, West Seattle Indivisible buses leave for the main “No Kings” rally at Cal Anderson Park
-12 pm-4 pm, labyrinth at Tibbetts UMC (3940 41st SW)
-2 pm, Old Tyme Adults for Democracy, at California/Admiral
Now the rest of today’s highlights, as usual mostly from our West Seattle Event Calendar (if we’re missing something, text info ASAP to 206-293-6302):
SATURDAY GROUP RUN: At West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor), you’re invited to join the Saturday 8 am free group run.
HIGHLAND PARK CORNER STORE TURNS 5: Five years in business for Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), open 8 am to 8 pm with free cake all day!
FREE MEDITATION: Get a calming start to your weekend with Heavily Meditated, 9 am free meditation at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).
TIME CHANGE FOR FREE WRITING GROUP: Moved to 9 am today – free, weekly, in-person, critique-free group resumes today – details including location are in our calendar listing.
ARTHUR’S 9TH ANNIVERSARY: Open for brunch 9 am-3 pm today, Arthur’s (2311) is celebrating 9 years in business!
COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Gather at 9 am outside Fresh Flours (9440 Delridge Way SW) for a South Delridge/White Center cleaup.
INTRODUCTORY WALK and WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 9:30 am, walk a mile before the 10 am well-being walk (or just show up for that one). Both start from 47th SW and Fontanelle.
FREE HIAWATHA WALK FOR NEW MOMS AND MOMS-TO-BE: Come to the FIT4MOM studio at 2700 California; then everybody heads across the street to stroll the Hiawatha track.
SINGALONG BRUNCH: 10 am, sing to classics with Trent Von from C89.5: Brunch, Mimosas and Sing-along. Table Reservation includes a Brunch Buffet! (2306 California SW)
SSC GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, open today! New plants in! North end of campus at South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor)
SPECIAL SALE AT EMILIE’S TREASURES: The shop at The Mount (WSB sponsor) has a special collection up for sale again today and is open special Saturday hours, 10 am-2 pm – details in our calendar listing. (4831 35th 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.
FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), for families with kids up to 5 years old.
FAMILY READING TIME: At Paper Boat Booksellers, 11 am family reading time. (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor)
BUNNY PHOTO BOOTH: 11 am-1 pm with real (and adoptable) rabbits from Special Bunny Rescue, and more, at Dubsea Coffee (9910 8th SW)
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Chief Sealth IHS has two games at 11 am at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) – softball vs. Clover Park, baseball vs. Lindbergh.
RENT MASON BEES AT WEST SEATTLE NURSERY: If you’ve ordered some, pick them up during this 12 pm-2 pm pop-up at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor); if not, stop in and learn how!
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The home of West Seattle’s history is open, noon-4 pm (61st SW and SW Stevens).
WEST SEATTLE EAGLES MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Interested in learning more about the organization? Stop by its Junction HQ between noon and midnight; if you visit in the evening, there’s live music at 7:30 pm, and dinner. (4426 California SW)
VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: The center is open for community visitors on Saturdays, noon-3 pm. Free. (2236 SW Orchard)
FAUNTLEROY EGG HUNT: 1 pm at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW), the Fauntleroy Community Association presents this year’s egg hunt. Bring the kids to look for eggs filled with non-candy treasures. Little ones (under 4) go first
CHURCH EGG HUNT: The West Seattle Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a community egg hunt at 1 pm. (4001 44th SW)
VISCON CELLARS TASTING ROOM/WINE BAR: Tasting room open, with 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: Open 1-6 pm on north end of South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
MORBIDLY CURIOUS BOOK CLUB: 1 pm meeting to talk about “Whack Job,” at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW).
FREE MASSAGE: 3-5 pm walk-in clinic offering short, specific massages at Nepenthe. (9447 35th SW)
JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY: Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby‘s “Bigfoot Brawl“ vs. visitors from the Rosebuds. Doors open at 4:15 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW, White Center).
CHIEF SEALTH IHS AUCTION/DINNER: 5:30-9 pm at Fauntleroy UCC (9130 California SW), fundraising auction/dinner to support Chief Sealth International High School students.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: 6-8 pm at C & P Coffeehouse (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), Jameson Craighead with bluegrass and folk. Free, all ages.
RHODIES FC & JUNCTION FC PRE-SEASON PARTY: At Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), 6:30-9 pm, pre-season celebration for West Seattle’s pre-pro soccer teams.
LATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: Ticketed dinner with Irish food plus wine pairings, 6:30 pm at 5001 Delridge Way SW – details in our calendar listing.
LIVE AT KENYON HALL Lou Moon’s Big Thoughts comedy show at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7:30 pm; ticket info’s in our calendar listing.
BURLESQUE AT YOUNGSTOWN: 7:30 pm, “Swords & Sorcery & Striptease” at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 18+. (4408 Delridge Way SW).
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: 8 pm, “Hey Baby!” drag show with new performers, hosted by Kimme Kash, all ages, tickets here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
COMEDY AT MR. B’S: 8 pm at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), a night of laughter, 21+, ticket deal here.
LIVE AT TIM’S: Radio Weekend, Living With a Bear, Tasmo at Tim’s in White Center, 8 pm. Tickets here. (16th SW & SW 98th)
REVELRY ROOM: 9 pm, DJ Robin Burrowes with the tunes tonight. (4547 California SW)
SKATE PARTY: 9 pm-midnight at Southgate Roller Rink (9676 17th SW), with rotating DJs spinning old-school funk & hip-hop, $18 plus $5 skate rental.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: Use your voice! Karaoke with Rone starts at 10 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria. (4718 California SW)
Have a West Seattle event coming up? If community members are welcome, your event is welcome on our calendar, where listings are free of charge, always! Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here’s what’s happening today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER Spring is garden time! See what’s new at the center, open today, 10 am-3 pm at north end of South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus (6000 16th SW).
STAY ‘N’ PLAY: Free indoor playtime for little ones and their caregivers is back at Arbor Heights Community Church (4113 SW 102nd), 10-11:30 am.
SPECIAL SALE AT EMILIE’S TREASURES: The shop at The Mount (WSB sponsor) has a special collection up for sale again today and tomorrow, 10 am-3 pm – details in our calendar listing. (4831 35th SW)
BABY STORY TIME: 11 am at Delridge Library (5423 Delridge Way SW).
FREE TAX HELP: Free tax help at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW) 11 am-4 pm but check if any appointments remain – we’re told there hasn’t been time left for drop-ins in recent weeks.
LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Visit the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens) to learn about and enjoy local history – open noon-4 pm today.
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Three games at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle) today – 4 pm softball with Chief Sealth IHS vs. Nathan Hale and West Seattle HS vs. Holy Names; 7 pm baseball with Chief Sealth vs. Cleveland.
TASTING ROOM AND WINE BAR: Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor) is open 5-9 pm Fridays. Stop in to sip, or buy a bottle.
ALKI ELEMENTARY STUDENTS’ MAKERS MARKET: Students are selling what they made – support fledgling entrepreneurs – the community is welcome! 5:30-7 pm at Alki Elementary‘s temp home at ex-Schmitz Park Elementary (5000 SW Spokane)
COFFEEHOUSE COMEDY: Midnight Mystery Theater brings radio-style comedy to C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor), 6-8 pm.
LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET: 7 pm listening party at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) for new music by Robyn; free, all ages.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Live music with The Scrunchies, Denny Way, Cupcake. Doors at 6, music at 7. All ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
SPINNING: Revelry Room is open tonight (4547 California SW), with DJ Mike Illvester, 9 pm.
‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, skate to live music with Skarkeologist, Johnny Nails, & The Shakedown, 9 pm at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th SW). 21+. $20 cover/$5 skates.
If you have something to showcase on our event lists or ongoing calendar, please email what/when/where/etc. info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)
Here’s what’s ahead today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks again to everyone who sends events for us to list!):
FREE PLAYSPACE: West Seattle Church of the Nazarene is hosting playspace today until noon. (42nd SW & SW Juneau)
SPECIAL SALE AT EMILIE’S TREASURES: The shop at The Mount (WSB sponsor) has a special collection up for sale today and the next two days, 10 am-3 pm – details in our calendar listing. (4831 35th SW)
WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY RUN/WALK: Free, fun gathering, 10 am, starting from Lincoln Park parking lot #2 – so if you didn’t see it in our calendar in time, make a note on yours for next week! (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Whether you’re planting or planning – the center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10 am-3 pm – north end of the South Seattle College (6000 16th SW; WSB sponsor) campus.
TODDLER STORY TIME IN WESTWOOD: 10:30 am at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME IN ADMIRAL: 10:30 am at West Seattle Library (2306 42nd SW).
SUPPORTIVE STRATEGIES FOR REGULATING YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM: Join Dr. Zoë Kelly Linkletter online at 12:30 pm for a free webinar to support your health. Our calendar listing has details, including how to get the link.
LEARN ABOUT SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE: 12:30 pm online info session to introduce you to SSC’s offerings. Here’s how to get the link.
WEST SEATTLE UKULELE PLAYERS: From newbie to pro, all levels welcome at this weekly 1 pm gathering. Email westseattleukuleleplayerswsup@gmail.com to see where they’re playing today. (Even if you just want to know so you can go listen!)
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: One home match today – West Seattle HS boys’ soccer vs. Seattle Academy at 4 pm at Walt Hundley Playfield (34th/Myrtle).
DROP-IN CHESS: High Point Library‘s weekly event is on today, 4-5:30 pm for players under 18. (3411 SW Raymond)
HPCS FOOD-TRUCK VISIT: First of two Thursday night events at HPCS this week – every Thursday, 4-8 pm, Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW) gets a food-truck visit. Tonight it’s Bai Tong on Wheels.
WINE TASTING WITH CLARK: Another regular Thursday event at HPCS, 5-7:30 pm – info here.
HELP HARVEST FOOD: Puget Ridge Edible Park (18th/Brandon) needs volunteers to help harvest fresh food that will be donated to food banks (and you can take some home too). Just be there 5-7 pm!
WEST SEATTLE TOOL LIBRARY: Open 5-8 pm for your tool-borrowing needs. (4408 Delridge Way SW, northeast side of Youngstown Cultural Arts Center)
VISCON CELLARS: This West Seattle winery’s friendly tasting room/wine bar is open Thursdays, 5-9 pm (5910 California SW; WSB sponsor), for wine by the glass or bottle!
MUSIC AT THE COFFEEHOUSE: Animal Instinct musical showcase at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW), 5-8 pm.
POKEMON LEAGUE: 6 pm Thursdays at Fourth Emerald Games (4517 California SW, upstairs) – bring your own console.
GRIEF IS CRAFTY: Monthly craft circle to deal with grief, 6 pm (5446 California SW) – RSVP link and other info in our calendar listing.
WESTIES RUN CLUB: 6 pm, now starting from Good Society (California SW and SW Lander), you’re welcome to join the Westies Run Club‘s Thursday night community run!
WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: If walking is more your speed, meet at 6 pm at 47th/Fontanelle for tonight’s group walk – details in our calendar listing.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Intrinsic, Jared Mitchell & The Wingtips, Isabel Leanette, 7 pm, $10 cover, all ages. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
’80S DANCE PARTY: 7-9 pm at The Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon) with a DJ.
LIVE AT TIM’S: Doors 7, show 8 pm, drag with Stellar Queens, all ages. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)
TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE VOID: A relatively new West Seattle trivia night! 7:30 pm, with prizes, at The Void (5048 California SW).
DJ NIGHT AT REVELRY ROOM: Spinning happens tonight at Revelry Room (4547 California SW), with DJ Kingblind & DJ Smack & DJ Teenage Rampage, starting at 8 pm. 21+.
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 sent by K Smith)
Mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – which you can preview any time – here’s what’s happening today/tonight:
REMINDER – WALKING FOR WELL-BEING: 10 am Wednesday walks start from 47th/Fontanelle (so if you didn’t see this in the calendar and missed it because of our late list today, here’s your reminder for next week).
TODDLER READING TIME: 10:30 am at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor).
PLAY AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 2-4 pm, play at the new location of Missing Piece (4707 California SW).
MYSTERY CLUB AT THE LIBRARY: 2:30 pm, fun for tweens at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: From the Metro League schedule today: Two baseball games at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), West Seattle HS vs. Cleveland at 2:30, Chief Sealth IHS vs. Seattle Academy at 5 pm.
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-7:30 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
ROCK BAND GAMING AT MR. B’S MEAD CENTER: 5-10 pm, weekly event in South Delridge! (9444 Delridge Way SW)
FIX-IT WORKSHOP: Repair your broken item instead of throwing it out! 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).
HIGHLAND PARK WAY PROJECT @ HPAC: Project reps from SDOT will be the main guests at tonight’s HPAC meeting, 6 pm at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW), to talk about the Highland Park Way hill lane-conversion project (here’s our latest report).
WEST SEATTLE URBANISM: Want to talk about our city’s growth, present and future, as the City Council reviews round 2 of rezoning? You’re invited to this 6 pm meetup at Great American Diner/Bar (4752 California SW).
CRIBBAGE NIGHT: 6 pm at the West Seattle Eagles (4426 California SW), non-members welcome too.
KUNDALINI YOGA: Now at 6 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio/Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska). $35.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUN: Get moving at midweek – go on the weekly 6:15 pm group run with West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) tonight – all welcome, all paces!
HUM-IN PROTEST: This gathering is for protesting via sound vibration, 6:30-7 pm Wednesdays at Junction Plaza Park (42nd SW and SW Alaska).
LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOCOL: 6:30 pm. 21+. Rotating performer lineup. (7902 35th SW)
HOLY HOUR FOR PEACE: The community is welcome to join in this contemplative event to follow Pope Leo’s exhortation to “dare peace.” 7 pm to 8 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe (35th SW and SW Myrtle).
MUSIC BINGO: Weekly music bingo at at The Good Society (California/Lander), 7 pm.
TRIVIA x 5: Five West Seattle trivia venues tonight starting with a special Wednesday night edition of Easy Street Records‘ Music Quiz, 6:30 and 7:30 pm … Also: 7 pm at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), free to play, cash prizes … Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) has Wednesday trivia at 7:30 pm … Quiz Night at 8 pm at Beveridge Place Pub (6413 California SW) … And trivia starts at 8:30 pm at Talarico’s (4718 California SW).
SKYLARK OPEN MIC: The stage is yours at West Seattle’s longest-running open mic! 7:30 pm signups for the weekly event at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
KARAOKE AT ADMIRAL PUB: Sing at the pub starting at 8:45 pm, after trivia. (2306 California 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!
(Monday Alki photo by Bob Burns)
Event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
FREE PLAYSPACE AT CHURCH OF NAZARENE: Want your little one to play indoors on this drippay day? This free playspace is open until noon for little ones and their caregivers. (42nd SW and SW Juneau)
KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN: Canceled today.
POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, if this is your first time.
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE: Noon Tuesdays, lunch meetings at West Seattle Golf Course, today with City Councilmember Rob Saka . (4470 35th SW)
LEARN ABOUT AVIATION MAINTENANCE AT SSC: Online information session about South Seattle College’s Aviation Maintenance program, 1-2 pm. Our calendar listing explains how to register to get the participation link.
CHESS CLUB: All levels welcome to play! 1:30-3 pm, at the Center for Active Living (4217 SW Oregon). Questions? Email conwell@conwelld.net.
OTHER EVENTS AT THE CENTER: Dozens every week! Go here for the full Center for Active Living calendar.
DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS ‘OFFICE HOURS’: Talk to a city rep 2-5 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
CITY COUNCIL: Across the bay at City Hall, at 2 pm, the council holds its main weekly meeting. Today’s agenda explains how to comment and/or watch.
HIGH-SCHOOL SPORTS: Crosstown competition with West Seattle HS and Chief Sealth IHS‘s boys-soccer teams facing off at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle), 5 pm. Also at NCSWAC, CSIHS softball hosts Rainier Beach, 4 pm.
MEDICARE MADE CLEAR: Informational event at West Seattle (Admiral) Library (2306 42nd SW), 4-5 pm
DROP-IN HOMEWORK HELP: 4-5:45 pm at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
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.
FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOOD FEST: Annual FCA meeting, with free tastes/bites from local purveyors, plus info tables with local nonprofits and other “civic-minded organizations.” 6-8 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW).
SIP AND PAINT YOUR PETS: 6 pm at Elliott Bay Brewing (4720 California SW) in The Junction, bring a pic of your pet(s) to paint – tickets here (still available as of publication time).
INTERFAITH PRAYER VIGIL: Continuing weekly, 5:30-6:30 pm at Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza. (61st SW and
TRACK RUN WITH WEST SEATTLE RUNNER: Meet up by 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) for WSR’s free weekly track run.
OPEN CHOIR REHEARSALS: 6:30 pm Tuesdays at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW), come sing with the Boeing Employees Choir, even if you don’t work for Boeing – email to RSVP.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Weekly lessons continue, 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), details in our calendar listing.
WOMEN’S MEDITATION CIRCLE: Weekly small-group meditation at Mama Be Well Healing Studio (4034-A California SW), 7 pm. Our calendar listing has info on registering before you go.
LISTENING PARTY AT EASY STREET RECORDS: 7 pm, listen to new music by Snail Mail, free, all ages. (4559 California SW)
BINGO: Play free Tuesday night Belle of the Balls Bingo at The Skylark, 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
TRIVIA X 5: Five places for trivia on Tuesdays – The Beer Junction (4711 California SW), Sporcle Pub Quiz with David at 7 pm 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 pm at Admiral Pub, free, prizes. (2306 California SW) … Trivia at Christos on Alki (2508 Alki SW), 7:15 pm.
If you are organizing an event, class, performance, gathering, etc., tell your West Seattle neighbors via our event calendar – just email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
(Photo by Bucky Hayes-McQueen)
Here’s what’s on our list for your Monday, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (but not all, so check this list daily too, even if you’ve previewed the calendar):
FREE TAX HELP: 11 am-4 pm drop-in help at Alki Masonic Center. (4736 40th SW)
BABY STORY TIME: Noon at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW). Free.
‘SOLUTIONS, NOT RESOLUTIONS’: Weekly speaker series continues with 1 pm presentation on “Sharing Your Stories” at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW). Our calendar listing explains how to RSVP.
CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING MEETING: During today’s 2 pm City Council briefing meeting, a post-Legislature briefing is planned as well as councilmembers’ regular weekly individual updates. The agenda explains how to watch.
FREE HOMEWORK HELP: Drop-in assistance for K-12 students at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), 4-5:45 pm.
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: 6:30 pm, ongoing weekly group gathering for people experiencing grief – you can participate once, weekly, or occasionally. Fee; before you go, RSVP/register here. (4034 California SW)
MEDITATE IN ALKI: Monday night meditation at Alki UCC, doors open at 6:45, meditation at 7. (6115 SW Hinds)
CHALK, LIVE AT EASY STREET: 7 pm free, all-ages in-store concert by Chalk at Easy Street Records (4559 California SW) – buy the LP and get into the meet-and-greet too.
DATE CHANGE FOR EASY STREET MUSIC QUIZ: Because of the in-store show at the record store tonight, the every-other-week Music Quiz will be on Wednesday (March 25) this week, 6:30 and 7:30 that night instead.
MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA X 2: But there are two other venues for trivia/quiz tonight! 7 pm at The Good Society (California/Lander) … 7:30 pm with QuizFix at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).
HIGH-SCHOOL BASEBALL: Home game for West Seattle HS vs. Garfield, 7 pm at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle).
CHESS NIGHT AT MISSION CANTINA: 7 pm upstairs: “All levels of chess players welcome. 5- and 10-minute games, over the board chess. Order food and drink at the bar.” (2325 California SW)
POOL TOURNAMENT: Pool players! Enter The Corner Pocket‘s weekly tournament starting at 7 pm. $10 buy-in. (4302 SW Alaska)
MEDITATE IN FAUNTLEROY: Free weekly Zen sitting/meditation in the chapel at Fauntleroy UCC (9140 California SW), 7 pm-8:30 pm.
JAZZ AT THE ALLEY: Monday night music with The Westside Jazz Trio, 8 pm at The Alley (behind 4509 California SW), 21+, no cover.
KARAOKE AT TALARICO’S: 9 pm Mondays, karaoke at Talarico’s Pizzeria (4718 California SW).
Big thanks to everybody who sends info for our calendar; if you have something to add or cancel (or update), please send the info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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