(Gull and chick, photographed by Vincent Marx off Harbor Ave)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more for today/tonight/beyond):

MAGIC SHOW: Hourlong show at Southwest Library with world-class magician Maritess Zurbano, 11 am. All ages. Free. (9010 35th SW)

EXPLORE AT LOW-LOW TIDE: 11:30 am-3 pm, Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are out again at Constellation and Lincoln Parks. The low-low tide moment is 1:31 pm, out to -3.0 feet.

CORNER BAR: Highland Park Improvement Club‘s monthly pop-up bar-and-more starts at 6 pm. See the theme and music plan on the HPIC website. (1116 SW Holden)

BASEBALL: The Highline Bears vs. the Kent Bulldogs, 7:05 pm at Steve Cox Memorial Park. (1321 SW 102nd)

ACOUSTIC BLUES: 7:30 pm performance at Kenyon Hall with Orville Johnson, Grant Dermody, and John Miller. Ticket info in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE SOUL: Special Friday edition at Parliament Tavern! “13-piece funk/soul dance and jam band lays it down!” 9 pm. $10 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Red bird Monday, white bird Tuesday, blue bird today! Steller’s Jay, photographed by Robin Sinner, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

4th of July eve – here are some of the highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LOW-LOW TIDE, WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: Explore the shore with expert advice from Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists, 10 am through 2 pm this time, at Constellation and Lincoln Parks. (Today’s lowest tide is -3.4 feet at 11:58 am)

HOT TOPICS: All welcome for this discussion event at Southwest Library at noon. The U.S. Supreme Court is the topic this time, as explained in our calendar listing. (9010 35th SW)

JIM PAGE: Singer-songwriter live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

AMERICAN CHEEZ: At Parliament Tavern, 9 pm: “Your favorite cheezy tunes this land hath wrought, featuring THE LOOSE HEELS plus a cascading raclette wheel of talented performers.” 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Barred Owl, photographed in Fauntleroy Park in June by Mark Wangerin)

Two days until the 4th of July! Here’s what’s ahead for the rest of your Tuesday:

LOW-LOW TIDE, WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: Explore the shore with expert advice from Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists, 9:30 am through 12:45 pm this time, at Constellation and Lincoln Parks. (Today’s lowest tide is -3.0 feet at 11:14 am)

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

FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS/TEENS: Today’s locations include High Point Community Center (6920 34th SW), noon-1 pm lunch and 3-3:30 pm snack; EC Hughes Playground (2805 SW Holden), noon-1:30 pm lunch and 3-4 pm snack; Highland Park Playground (1100 SW Cloverdale), noon-1:30 pm lunch and 3-4 pm snack.

TAKE ACTION FOR WILDLIFE: 3 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, with a “special animal guest” – part of the Summer of Learning program. (2306 42nd SW)

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Sing it, say it, play it. 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Pileated Woodpecker, photographed in Fauntleroy Park by Mark Wangerin)

Happy July! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SOUND STEPS WALK: Join the weekly walk in Lincoln Park. Meet at 10 am at the center of the north parking lot. More info in our calendar listing. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: 10:32 am, -2.2 feet, and it’ll be even lower as the week goes on.

HAM JAM: 6 pm on first Mondays at the Senior Center/Sisson Building:

New Hams, learn how to participate in the West Seattle Amateur Radio Club Monday night radio nets. Bring your handheld transceiver.

Future Hams, bring your questions and learn about the club, the hobby, how to get licensed, and ways to serve your community.

More here. (4217 SW Oregon)

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS: New location for this summer’s four-concert series presented by the Seattle Chamber Music Society – 7:30 pm at the Seattle Chinese Garden on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus – first a live mini-recital, then the speakers switch to the live broadcast of tonight’s Summer Festival concert from Benaroya Hall. Free. (6000 16th SW)

MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: $2/player, 8 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Saturday sunrise, photographed by David Hutchinson)

Happy Sunday! Calendar highlights:

PRIDE WEEKEND CONCLUDES: The West Seattle Junction Pride flags go back up this morning; you can join volunteers in taking them down at 5 pm – meet at Cupcake Royale (California/Alaska) … Arthur’s in Admiral (2311 California SW) is again today donating 10 percent to Camp Ten Trees … Downtown, the big Seattle Pride Parade starts at 11 am; see the route here.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, it’s that time of the summer when the vegetable and fruit options are ever-more plentiful. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

FRISBEE! 10 am at Walt Hundley Playfield, you’re invited to play with West Seattle Ultimate Family Frisbee. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)

ARTS IN NATURE FESTIVAL, DAY 2: 11 am-6 pm at Camp Long, this free festival offers opportunities to enjoy and engage in art in a multitude of formats and settings. Here’s the performance schedule. Just go wander the park and see what you discover! Here’s our Saturday coverage. (5200 35th SW)

COLMAN POOL: You can swim at West Seattle’s outdoor saltwater public pool, on the beach at Lincoln Park, noon-7 pm. The session-specific schedule is here. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

TOUR THE ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary invites you to visit the historic lighthouse, 1-4 pm (last group enters at 3:45 pm). Free. (3201 Alki SW)

VAN HUNT LIVE AT EASY STREET: 3 pm in-store performance at Easy Street Records, free, all ages. (California/Alaska)

BLUEGRASS JAM: Come play/sing at Parliament Tavern, 7 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Pigeon Guillemot, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Takeoff time! Here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, as this pre-holiday weekend begins:

PRIDE WEEKEND: The West Seattle Junction’s Pride flags go up this morning – you can help by meeting volunteers at Cupcake Royale (California/Alaska) at 8 am. Also, Arthur’s (2311 California SW) is donating 10 percent of sales all weekend to Camp Ten Trees, a nonprofit that works with LGBTQ youth. Anyone else with Pride Weekend events? Comment and/or email us!

GROUP RUN: 8 am, free, start your weekend with West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) and friends. (2743 California SW)

RECYCLE, REUSE, SHRED: 9 am-1 pm, the West Seattle Junction Association and partners invite you to drive up/walk up/ride up and drop off. Free! Details here, including what to, and not to, bring. (42nd SW/SW Oregon)

ALKI BEACH CLEANUP: Join Seal Sitters Marine Mammal Stranding Network and friends to clean up Alki and protect wildlife! 9:30 am-noon. More info here. (2701 Alki SW)

ARTS IN NATURE FESTIVAL, DAY ONE: 11 am-9 pm, it’s day/night #1 for the 20th annual edition of the festival at Camp Long, now free. Here’s the schedule for who and what you’ll see, where and when! (5200 35th SW)

FAMILY-FUN KICKOFF FOR FREE SUMMER MEALS: Noon-3 pm at Highland Park, celebrating the start of the free summer-meals program for kids/teens:

The event will include free meals for kids and parents/guardians. Several fun activity stations will be set up in the park, including craft stations, outdoor activities such as relay races and an obstacle course, and field games such as giant Jenga and Connect Four.

(1100 SW Cloverdale)

FREE GRILLED CHEESE! Stop by Ounces noon-3 pm for yours. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

BOOKS AND BRICKS: Global Donor Appreciation and Launch Celebration, all invited, 5-7 pm at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church. (3050 California SW)

PAUL GERARD: Singer-songwriter live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

BLUES AT KENYON HALL: 7:30 pm, “Storytelling Songwriting Blues Legend” Roy Book Binder performs at historic Kenyon Hall. (7904 35th SW)

THREE BANDS: Luna Negra, Bigfoot Accelerator, The Dust Mice – “punk rock mess fest.” 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

FIREWORKS FYI: The Bremerton Bridge Blast show is at 10:15 pm tonight. Last year it was quite audible here, so we’re including this FYI.

(Thursday photo by Robin Sinner)

If you haven’t checked the calendar yet – highlights for the hours ahead!

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, “The Barkleys of Broadway” is this week’s movie. $1 members/$2 nonmembers, popcorn included! (4217 SW Oregon)

TALK WITH YOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER: Also at the Senior Center, Councilmember Lisa Herbold is scheduled for this month’s “district office hours,” 2-7 pm. Drop-ins welcome, but get there by 6:30 pm. (4217 SW Oregon)

PETE METZELAAR, HIDDEN HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR: Hear his story at The Kenney (WSB sponsor), 3 pm:

Born in Amsterdam in 1935, Pete Metzelaar will share his story of survival during the Holocaust. Sheltered by the Dutch Underground, Pete and his mother lived in hiding for two and a half years.

All welcome. (7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

HEALTH FAIR: Resources and services for your family to live a healthier life; here’s the flyer (PDF)! Fun stuff too. 4-7 pm at Greenbridge Plaza. (8th SW & SW 99th)

NOTABLE JOURNEY: Acoustic-guitar duo performs live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

‘THE LAST WORLD OCTOPUS WRESTLING CHAMPION’: 7:30 pm at ArtsWest Playhouse in The Junction; a few tickets remain for tonight as of last check. (4711 California SW)

(Wednesday photo by Dan Ciske)

THE HARPER CONSPIRACY: Live music at The Skylark, 8 pm. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEKEND … via our complete calendar.

(Pigeon Guillemot, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Highlights for the hours ahead:

FAMILY STORY TIME: 10:30 am at Southwest Library, for kids of all ages. (9010 35th SW)

DEBATE-WATCHING, ANYONE? 6 pm is the first night of a two-night Democratic presidential-candidate “debate,” with the 10 candidates featured tonight including Gov. Jay Inslee. We haven’t heard of any watch parties at local restaurants/bars but people have asked, so if you know of any, please commment (or message us) so we can add!

HOME-BUYING SEMINAR: 6:30 pm at Verity Credit Union (WSB sponsor) in The Junction. Info and RSVP link here. (4505 California SW)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: 7 pm at HP Improvement Club, talk about crime/safety/policing concerns plus local traffic safety, with a focus on 16th SW. (1116 SW Holden)

TRIANGULAR JAZZTET: Live at Whisky West, 7 pm. No cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

OPEN MIC: 7 pm signups, 7:30 pm performances, hosted by Alan Sobel at Great American Diner and Bar. (4752 California SW)

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: Roots, rock, Americana, live at Parliament Tavern, 8 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

PLENTY MORE … see the full lineup on our complete calendar.

(Baby Steller’s Jay, photographed by Robin Sinner, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Highlights of the hours ahead:

BRING DIAPERS! Help WestSide Baby “stuff the bus” with diapers by bringing some to its White Center hub for tonight’s diaper-drive culmination celebration, 5-7 pm. (10002 14th SW)

SAFER NEIGHBORHOODS: That’s what the West Seattle Block Watch Captains Network is all about, and even if you’re not (yet) involved with a BW, you’re invited to tonight’s meeting, 6:30 pm at the Southwest Precinct. Hear from/ask questions of local police, plus a special Emergency Management guest. (2300 SW Webster)

FAMILY STORY TIME: 7 pm at Delridge Library, for kids of all ages. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

CANDIDATE MEET-AND-GREET: City Council District 1 candidate Brendan Kolding will be speaking/answering questions at Admiral Church, 7 pm. (4320 SW Hill)

PUNK/JAZZ: That’s what to expect at Parliament Tavern tonight at 9 with the Suffering F-Heads. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! See the full lineup on our complete calendar.

(Great Blue Heron, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Here’s what’s ahead for summer’s first Monday:

SOUND STEPS WALK: Join the weekly walk in Lincoln Park. Meet at 10 am at the center of the north parking lot. More info in our calendar listing. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: If you can donate blood, consider doing it today during the 1-7 pm mobile blood drive at Peace Lutheran Church – closed 3-4 pm for a break. (39th SW/SW Thistle)

5051 FAUNTLEROY EARLY OUTREACH MEETING: 5:30-6:30 pm at High Point Library, drop in for your chance to get information about the proposal for townhouse/rowhouse units at 5051 Fauntleroy Way SW, before they submit a design plan to the city. (3411 SW Raymond)

TRIVIA: Monday night trivia at The Skylark, 7:30 pm, all ages, no cover, prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SING IT! Open mic at Parliament Tavern. 7:30 pm signups, 8 pm music. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Western Tanager in a Douglas Fir, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE GARDEN TOUR – SOLD OUT! No tickets left so this is just a reminder if you have yours, 9 am-5 pm, self-guided tour of West Seattle gardens, locations only revealed in the ticket books.

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET, WITH COOKING DEMO: 10 am-2 pm market, today featuring 10:30 am-11:30 am cooking demo with author Jill Lightner. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

FRISBEE! 10 am at Walt Hundley Playfield, play with West Seattle Ultimate Family Frisbee. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)

RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR LORRIE COOK: 11:30 am-1 pm, in front of Little Pilgrim School:

For the many members of the community that she has touched, help us in celebrating Lorrie’s 30 years at Little Pilgrim School. We will congratulate her on this next step with refreshments, and a dedication of a new bench in in front of the school to honor her long-standing legacy of bringing people together.

(9140 California SW)

SUPER DELI MART 6TH ANNUAL BBQ: Noon-5 pm, details here, including a raffle fundraiser for Arbor Heights Elementary. (35th/Barton)

COLMAN POOL: West Seattle’s outdoor saltwater public pool is open on the beach at Lincoln Park. Noon-7 pm; the session-specific schedule is here. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

NO ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS TODAY: But the Sunday tours of the historic lighthouse will resume NEXT Sunday.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Brief service at Fauntleroy Church, 2 pm. Bring your furry/feathered friend – or, if you’re not so sure they could handle it, bring a photo.

Thanks to Judy Pickens for that photo from last year. “Refreshments for all” will follow. (9140 California SW)

CATSINO: 2-6 pm at Beveridge Place Pub, it’s Furry Faces Foundation‘s 10th annual fundraiser. Get your ticket here – no guarantee there’ll be any left at the door. 21+. (6413 California SW)

BALLARD SEDENTARY SOUSA BAND: Free concert with this one-of-a-kind group performing on the lawn at Admiral Congregational Church, 2 pm. (4320 SW Hill)

BLACK HOT SUNDAY: Doors at 6, music at 7, all ages, $10 cover at The Skylark. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIO OF DUOS: See the slate here! 7:30 pm at Parliament Tavern. $6 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Photographed at Lincoln Park by Susan Romanenghi)

Welcome to the first full day of summer!

FIELD DAY & MINI URBAN SURVIVAL SKILLS FAIR: 9 am-5 pm, you’re invited to visit local amateur-radio operators during Field Day – schedule’s in our calendar listing. This year, 11 am-3 pm, there’s also a Mini-Urban Survival Skills Fair. Happening in the field on the south end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16h SW)

TERMINAL 5 PROJECT OPEN HOUSE: Coffee, donuts, and info. Come to Jack Block Park 9:30 am-11:30 am to ask questions and get answers about the soon-to-start Terminal 5 project. (2130 Harbor SW)

MORGAN JUNCTION COMMUNITY FESTIVAL: 10 am-4 pm at Morgan Junction Park – entertainment – including The Bubbleman – art activities, vendors, food, the Bark of Morgan dog parade/contests … be there! The schedule and other details are in our calendar listing. We’re a co-sponsor and will be there to cover it as it happens. (6413 California SW)

GRAND REOPENING: Right across the street from the festival, 10 am-6 pm, first day in the new storefront for Thunder Road Guitars and The Bass Shop (WSB sponsors), as previewed here. (6400 California SW)

COOKBOOK/MOVING SALE: 10 am-2 pm, West Seattle cookbook author is “lightening her cookbook library” before a big move. Some kitchen/pantry items too. Location & more here.

MORE THAN TREES: Special event at the Duwamish Longhouse, in partnership with Seattle Parks, teaches you about native-tree ID. Full details here. 11 am. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

LINCOLN PARK WADING POOL: First day of the season, as previewed here. 11 am-8 pm. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

(Fledgling crow in Delridge, photographed by Chuck)

LGBTQ/RAINBOW STORY TIME: Special all-ages story time for Pride Month at the High Point Library, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. (3411 SW Raymond)

CHINESE GARDEN KITE FESTIVAL: 2-6 pm at the Seattle Chinese Garden on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. Bring your own kite or buy one there. Free admission for kids up to 12; suggested donation $3 teens, $5 adults. (6000 16th SW)

SUMMER BARBECUE PARTY: 2-6 pm at Canna Culture, with a DJ, and with Girls Gone BBQ selling food. Games start at 2:30 pm. 21+. (5435 California SW)

SUMMER KICKOFF MUSIC: 6 pm-9 pm at Drunky Two Shoes in White Center, but a lot of West Seattle energy on this:

No cover. All ages. (9655 16th SW)

ART MARKET: 6-10 pm at Tin Dog Brewing in South Park. (309 S. Cloverdale)

AT C & P COFFEE: 7 pm, Mike Spine and Barbara Luna perform at the coffeehouse. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

AT PARLIAMENT TAVERN: 9 pm, The Jesus Chords, Will Rainier & The Pines – “Americana, roots and cool w/some down home solid West Seattle folk.” $7 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THERE’S MORE! Just see our complete calendar.

(Last sunset of spring, photographed by David Hutchinson)

Summer is officially here! Some options for what to do with the first afternoon/evening:

PRIDE MONTH PARTY AT SANISLO ELEMENTARY: 2:30-6:30 pm, the community’s invited to celebrate, with events including a parade around the playground! (1812 SW Myrtle)

SUMMER SOLSTICE HAPPY HOUR & MORE: 4-7 pm, stop by Click! Design That Fits (WSB sponsor) for a happy hour celebrating the start of summer and raising money to fight Alzheimer’s. Food – with cookbook author Kim O’Donnel – and beverages, and more – details here.(4540 California SW)

SOCCER TRAINING FUNDRAISER: Two sessions – train with Highline Premier FC players, including a team that’s headed to nationals, and help them raise money for the trip!

Come and train with some of the best young soccer players in the state and join the HPFC Eagles 02’s for one night of soccer fun! All proceeds support the team’s travel to National
Premier League Nationals in Colorado next month!

Boys & girls ages 5-6: check-in at 5 pm, $15 per player, games and skill-building drills 5:15-6:15 pm

Girls 7+: check-in at 6:15 pm, $25 per player, training session 6:30-8 pm

At Walt Hundley Playfield. (34th/Myrtle)

COMMUNITY SQUARE DANCE: 7 pm at Fauntleroy Church. Admission includes dessert and beverage. (9140 California SW)

SIGGIE THE VINTAGE MAN: Live at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNSET WATCH: Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Alice Enevoldsen at Solstice Park for the quarterly change-of-seasons sunset watch! Sunset’s around 9 but Alice will be there starting at 8:30. Upslope from the tennis courts and P-Patch. (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

INDIE ROCK: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern – The Black Planes, Runaway Satellite, The Cells. $7 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THERE’S MORE! See it all on our complete calendar.

(Anna’s Hummingbird tending to babies, photographed near Alki by Mark Wangerin)

Before we get any further into the last day of spring, a quick look at six calendar highlights:

CRIME/POLICING FOCUS GROUP: If you live/work in Fauntleroy, your focus group is tonight, as previewed here, 6 pm at Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY: Calligrapher Claire Braby teaches a two-hour workshop at West Seattle Art Nest tonight at 6 pm. Register here. (4138 California SW)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC, with agenda items including the status of an attempt to save the Harbor Avenue “Stone House.”

(WSB file photo)

The ACC is also scheduled to talk about the Alki Community Center‘s future and to hear from City Council District 1 candidate Brendan Kolding. (6115 SW Hinds)

‘THE LAST WORLD OCTOPUS WRESTLING CHAMPION’: 7:30 pm, opening night for the musical at ArtsWest Playhouse. Ticket info here; a few were left when we checked. (4711 California SW)

STUDENT CONCERT: Denny International Middle School Band and Orchestra, 7 pm at Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium. (2600 SW Thistle)

SUPER KREWE: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, “Seattle’s best New Orleans-style brass band.” $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUCH, MORE MORE TODAY/TONIGHT … just take a quick look at our full calendar!

We start on the shore again today:

(Great Blue Heron wading in Fauntleroy, photographed by Jim Spraker)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Again today, you can explore while consulting with Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists, 11:30 am through 2 pm this time, at Constellation and Lincoln Parks. (Today’s lowest tide is -2.0 feet at 12:53 pm)

NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME/POLICING FOCUS GROUP: Live/work in Admiral? Tonight is your focus group to share opinions about crime and policing, 6 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, as previewed here. (2306 42nd SW)

GROUP RUN: 6:15 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor). Free as always. (2743 California SW)

WORDSWEST FAREWELL: After five years, WordsWest Literary Series – curated by West Seattle authors – is ending, with a “Cake in the Garden” party tonight at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor):

Along with the cake, of course, there will be readings: “an incredible line-up of WordsWest writers from all five years of our existence: Elizabeth Austen, Quenton Baker, Rick Barot, Claudia Castro Luna, Christine Deavel, Lyanda Lynn Haupt, Rachel Kessler, J.W. Marshall, Greg November, Renee Simms, and Ann Teplick.” All welcome. Free. (5612 California SW)

CANDIDATE CONVERSATIONS: The Delridge Neighborhoods District Council already has held one City Council District 1 candidate conversation, last month with Phil Tavel. Tonight, Brendan Kolding and Lisa Herbold are scheduled to appear, as previewed here. All welcome, 7 pm, Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

LEFT HAND SMOKE: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, “folk/pop/Americana.” $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THAT’S NOT ALL – see the full list on our complete calendar.

(Seen off Fauntleroy. Photo by Jim Spraker)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LOW-LOW TIDE: Again today, you can explore while consulting with Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists, now through 1:15 pm today at Constellation and Lincoln Parks. (Today’s lowest tide is -2.3 feet at 12:15 pm)

DUWAMISH CLEANUP OPEN HOUSE: As previewed here, if you have questions about the ongoing cleanups on the Duwamish River, come get answers and updates. 5:30-7:30 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Georgetown campus. Open-house format. (6737 Corson Ave. S.)

FREE CLASS: Want to give the gift of life after yours has ended? There’s more to plan than you think. This class will help. 5:30-7:30 pm at West Seattle (Admiral) Library. (2306 42nd SW)

WEST SEATTLE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL: 7 pm, Southwest Precinct. Bring your crime concerns and questions. Late word that there IS a spotlight guest tonight, a detective from the SPD Sexual Assault Unit. (2300 SW Webster)

DUFF McKAGAN IN STORE: Live, 7 pm at Easy Street Records. (California/Alaska)

DENNY/SEALTH CONCERT: Choir and mariachi tonight, 7 pm at Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium. (2600 SW Thistle)

MADISON MS CONCERT: 7 pm spring orchestra concert, in the Commons. (3429 45th SW)

JAM SESSION: Monthly “Parliamentality Presents” jam session at Parliament Tavern. 9 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Sunday photo by Jim Borrow, who writes, “Saw this Great Blue Heron in the top of a 50-60 ft. Atlas Cedar”)

What’s ahead for the rest of your final Monday of spring:

LOW-LOW TIDE: Another one today, with visits by Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists, now through 1 pm today at Constellation and Lincoln Parks. (Today’s lowest tide is -2.4 feet at 11:38 am)

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: We list mobile blood drives in the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar when we find advance word of them, and here’s another: 11:30 am-5:30 pm today at Admiral Safeway. Open to the public if you can donate, but note that it’ll be closed for a break 1:30-2:30 pm. (2622 California SW)

AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP: 2 pm at Southwest Library. This month’s title is “Mudbound” by Hillary Jordan. (9010 35th SW)

EAT THE RAINBOW: Workshop and cooking demo at West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor), 6:30-8 pm. Part of Pride Month at the Y. All welcome, membership not required. (3622 SW Snoqualmie)

PIGEON POINT FOCUS GROUP: Residents of that neighborhood are invited to a focus group to help update the Micro-Community Policing Plan, part of a series of neighborhood-by-neighborhood conversations as previewed here. 6 pm at Southwest Precinct. (2300 SW Webster)

OPEN MIC NIGHT: 7:30 pm signups, 8 pm performances at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Red-Breasted Sapsucker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

LOW-LOW TIDE: Another round of low-low tides, with visits by Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists, 9:30 am-12:30 pm today at Constellation and Lincoln Parks. (Low tide is -2.2 feet at 11:01 am)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET TURNS 20: Starting with cake and a special opening-bell-ringing by market founder Chris Curtis, today’s WSFM is a 20th-anniversary celebration. The market’s on until 2 pm as always but the cake is first-come, first-served. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

FRISBEE! 10 am at Walt Hundley Playfield, you’re invited to play with West Seattle Ultimate Family Frisbee. (34th SW/SW Myrtle)

COLMAN POOL: Swim this afternoon/evening at West Seattle’s outdoor saltwater public pool, on the beach at Lincoln Park. Noon-7 pm; the session-specific schedule is here. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

TOUR THE ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE: Take Dad to a cool historic spot! The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary invites you to come see the historic lighthouse, 1-4 pm (last group enters at 3:45 pm). Free. (3201 Alki SW)

JAMTIME: Live music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 1-4 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

DRUNKEN OWL THEATER: 7 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

ROY ZIMMERMAN: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall:

The troubadour of the left brings us his take on current political and social issues, offering original songs performed with taste, style, and prodigious musicianship. His music speaks to the heart, and he juxtaposes outrage with hope, jolting us out of complacency into action. It’s powerful stuff, beautifully presented.

More info in our calendar listing. (7904 35th SW)

MORE! You can always see the full list for today/tonight/beyond on our complete calendar.

(Beware of baby birds! Fledgling robin barely visible in the grass, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE FOOTBALL CAMP: First West Seattle High School Football-presented camp for K-8th graders, 9 am-noon at Hiawatha Playfield. (2700 California SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Another round of low-low tides begins, and with it, visits by Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists, 9:30-11:30 am today at Constellation and Lincoln Parks. (Low tide is -1.7 feet at 10:23 am)

FREE SHREDDING! Got something to shred? Grab something nonperishable to donate to the White Center Food Bank and bring it to the northwest lot at Westwood Village for free shredding, sponsored by John L. Scott Westwood (WSB sponsor), 10 am-noon. (2600 SW Barton)

THUNDER ROAD GUITARS’ LAST PRE-MOVE DAY: This is the final day in The Junction for Thunder Road Guitars and The Bass Shop (WSB sponsors) before they close for their move to Morgan Junction. 10 am-6 pm. (4736 California SW)

GARAGE BOOKSTORE GRAND OPENING: 10 am-1 pm and 4 pm-8 pm, explained here. (3710 SW Barton)

COLMAN POOL: Starting today, the city-owned outdoor pool on the Lincoln Park shore is open 7 days a week. Here’s the session schedule. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

TRY THE TIMEBANK: Orientation and more, 1-3:30 pm at High Point Library. See what the West Seattle Timebank and you can do for each other. (3411 SW Raymond)

WEST SEATTLE .5K: The Junction’s first-ever beer run. Or walk. Or however you choose to get from the check-in venue, The Beer Junction, to the six other participating spots! It’s sold out so his is just a reminder that if you did register, today’s the day, 1 pm-5 pm.

BLOCK PARTY AT THE WETLAND: 2-6 pm, visit this special Delridge spot for a summer celebration. (23rd SW/SW Findlay)

TALK WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD REP: 3-5 pm, talk Seattle Public Schools matters with West Seattle/South Park elected board member (also its president) Leslie Harris, Southwest Library. (9010 35th SW)

ALBUM SIDE SATURDAY: Vinyl madness! Explained here. All welcome. 4-8 pm at Highland Park Improvement Club. (1116 SW Holden)

STEELTOE METRONOME: West Seattle-born musician Seri Thompson‘s homecoming; Steel Metronome is playing with Tripp Rezac and Ghost Train Trio, 8 pm at Drunky Two Shoes in White Center. $6 cover. Here’s a sample of their music:

Seri explains, “I am a fourth-generation West Seattleite on both sides of my family. My father owns West Seattle Brake as did his father before him, and my great-grandfather before then. My mother was also raised in West Seattle, her grandfather was a founding member of the Alki Masonic Lodge and she and her siblings (as did their mother) grew up on Alki Beach.” So go see her in nearby WC tonight! (9655 16th SW)

AND THAT’S NOT ALL! See the full list for today/tonight/beyond on our calendar.

(River Otter – the only kind you’ll find in Puget Sound – photographed by Steven Director)

Looking ahead to the rest of your Friday:

SMOOTHIE BAR/HEALTH TALK: 3 pm, The Kenney (WSB sponsor) invites you to visit:

Do you have a magnesium deficiency? Common symptoms of low magnesium levels include kidney and liver damage, migraines, restless leg syndrome, osteoporosis, insomnia/trouble sleeping, tooth cavities, and muscle weakness and cramps. Fitness Coordinator Bella Jovan will discuss the symptoms to be aware of, and explain how to get the accurate amount of magnesium needed for your body. You’ll also get to sample a magnesium–rich (and delicious!) Cacao Cherry smoothie.

(7125 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ART LOUNGE: Highland Park Improvement Club is open for you starting at 7 pm to bring your art project in and work on it in the company of other creative souls. Bar’s open too. 21+. (1116 SW Holden)

JAZZ CONCERT: 7 pm, student musicians perform at Chief Sealth International High School. (2600 SW Thistle)

SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), no cover, all ages. (5612 California SW)

JOHN STEPHAN BAND: 9 pm at Poggie Tavern – the blues and more. No cover. 21+. (4717 California SW)

‘EXPERIMENTAL NOISE FROM OUTER SPACE’ is what’s promised at Parliament Tavern tonight with Kitsune, Jim Davis, Moraine, 9 pm. $6 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Rufous Hummingbird with lupin flower, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

Welcome to a cooler Thursday! Here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

POSTCARDS TO VOTERS: You’re invited to join in this weekly gathering, part of a national movement, 10 am-noon at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), explained here. (5612 California SW)

GRADUATIONS! Big night at Southwest Athletic Complex – two commencement ceremonies: Chief Sealth International High School at 5 pm, West Seattle High School at 8 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

WEST SEATTLE ART WALK: 5 pm “until late,” venues around West Seattle welcome you with art displays and/or food and beverage specials for Art Walk-ers. The venue list/map is just the start:

Another venue: HomeStreet Bank (4022 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) is open 5-7:15 pm for you to see the creations from the art contest for this year’s West Seattle Garden Tour (coming up June 23rd) as well as “some additional works.” Help HomeStreet support the Garden Tour, which itself supports other nonprofits … And it’s the last Art Walk at Wallflower Custom Framing (4735 42nd SW), which is closing soon. Featured tonight: A retrospective by Jessica Creager. Wallflower’s closing sale continues, too. … More Art Walk highlights in this roundup on the Art Walk website.

SECOND THURSDAY OUT! The Senior Center of West Seattle‘s LGBTQ+ social group gathers for a barbecue. 6 pm.

WANT TO STUDY AERONAUTICAL TECHNOLOGY? Informational event at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), 6 pm – details here. (6000 16th SW)

WORDS, WRITERS, WEST SEATTLE: 6 pm at Southwest Library:

Chief Seattle wrote nothing down during his life, yet his words — both real and imagined — are known throughout the world. The result is a man made up of both historical and fictional aspects, from which conflicting messages can be gleaned.

David M. Buerge, a biographer and a historian to the Duwamish Tribe, Seattle’s mother’s people, spent more than 20 years exploring the man from a variety of sources to reveal a leader of epic character. He was a warrior, an orator, a benefactor, and a visionary who helped found the city that bears his name, Seattle, the largest city in the world named after a Native American.

Chief Seattle’s vision was ambitious: a prosperous, multiracial city. But toward the end of Seattle’s life, he saw that vision become a tragedy. In the current century, is Seattle the city edging any closer to the vision of Seattle the man? Buerge explores this complex figure to uncover how one man’s story still shapes the identity of the city.

Free. (9010 35th SW)

(Photo by Marc Milrod)

SOUL NIGHT: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Barred Owlets, photographed by Mark Wangerin in Fauntleroy Park)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, which as always includes even more:

INTERESTED IN STUDYING HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT? South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) would love to see you at tonight’s 5 pm information session – details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

CRIME/SAFETY FOCUS GROUP: 6 pm at Southwest Library, residents of Westwood, Roxhill, Arbor Heights are invited to come talk about crime/safety/policing issues to help update the area’s “micro-community policing plan.” (9010 35th SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: Our area’s largest political group meets tonight to make primary-election endorsements. The list is in the announcement in the group’s newsletter. 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy. (9131 California SW)

POEMS AND STORIES: Monthly Poetrybridge night at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm, with Raul Sanchez and Beth Myhr this month’s featured readers. All ages. Free. (5612 California SW)

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT: 7 pm, the Spring Jazz Concert (Jazz Lab, Jazz II, Jazz Ensemble). in the Madison Middle School Commons. (3429 45th SW)

YADA YADA BLUES BAND: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Photo by Eugene Lee: Sons Ezra and Silas on the beach at Lincoln Park)

Some of what’s up for the rest of today/tonight:

BUSINESS-DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: Run your own business? Invest a little time tonight in learning how to grow it! 6 pm workshop tonight at West Seattle Coworking (WSB sponsor). Details here. (6040 California SW)

WORKSHOP WITH LINDA McCLAMROCK: 6 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – but you have to register – go here ASAP. (5612 California SW)

FREE TRACK WORKOUT: 6:30 pm, meet at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) for this week’s free track workout. (2743 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT: 7 pm, WSHS Concert Band and Orchestra perform their spring concert at the school theater. Free, all welcome. (3000 California SW)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm FCA board meeting in the conference room at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, community members welcome. (9131 California SW)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING: Today, tomorrow, and beyond – our full calendar is here.