(Juvenile Raven, photographed in Lincoln Park by Mark Ahlness, shared via the WSB Flickr group)

Happy Sunday!

EXPLORE THE SHORE WITH BEACH NATURALISTS: 10 am-noon, first time this season that you can explore low tide at Constellation Park (63rd SW/Beach Drive SW) or Lincoln Park (by Colman Pool) with volunteer Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists! (Low tide: -1.5 at 11 am)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm, produce, meat, fish, cheese, beverages, soups, flowers, plants, and more – something new every week. (California SW between SW Oregon and SW Alaska)

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

BENEFIT BURGERS – LUNCH AND/OR DINNER: Second day of the West Seattle Habit Burger‘s soft open. Again today, two windows, but this time as explained here. proceeds will be donated to two beneficiaries: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, the West Seattle High School volleyball program; 5-7 pm, West Seattle Food Bank. (3501 SW Avalon Way)

BIKES ‘N’ BREW RIDE: West Seattle Bike Connections invites you on a ride this afternoon:

Join West Seattle Bike Connections for a 13-mile ride through some of Seattle’s coolest neighborhoods with stops for tastings at two family-friendly breweries. We’ll be meeting next to the playground at the Delridge Community Center at 12:30 on Sunday, June 2. Safety talk and sign-in will be at 12:45. Rolling at 1:00 pm.

Full details here. (4501 Delridge Way SW)

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

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: Second day of tours this year! 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)

DRAG QUEEN STORY TIME IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH: 1:15 pm, presented by the South Park Library during the South Park Pride Picnic in Duwamish Waterway Park. All welcome! (7900 10th Ave. S.)

CAMP SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: 2 pm at the Arrowhead Gardens community room, monthly meeting with updates on and Q&A about West Seattle’s only city-sanctioned encampment. (9200 2nd SW)

CHORANDO NA CHUVA: Brazilian music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

LOOK AHEAD … via our complete calendar, here.

(Thursday photo of The West Seattle Turkey by Peter Trueblood)

If you regularly check these highlight lists, you know we usually highlight bird photos – today, our spotlight bird is The West Seattle Turkey, still hanging out in what we could call southeast Admiral. As for the highlights:

LAPS WITH LOU: Starting just after 9 am on the field at Pathfinder K-8, retired PE teacher Lou Cutler is set to start his annual birthday run, one lap for every year of the age he’s about to turn – 68 this time. He is a longtime Make-A-Wish volunteer and his run is a fundraiser in which you can participate by donating here. You’re also welcome to show up and run, walk, or cheer! (1901 SW Genesee)

COUNCILMEMBER’S DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS: District 1 City Councilmember Lisa Herbold‘s monthly in-districtc “office hours” are 2-7 pm at South Park Community Center. Just show up – last meeting starts at 6:30 pm. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

HONK! FEST WEST: First of three nights/days for the free street-music festival, 5-9 pm in South Park. See the locations/bands here. (14th Ave. S./S. Cloverdale)

SILVERSUN PICKUPS: 6:30 pm at Easy Street Records – details here. (California/Alaska)

WEST SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 7 pm concert at Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium – program details in our calendar listing. Here’s featured vocalist Dr. Dawn Padula rehearsing:

Free; donations always appreciated (2600 SW Thistle)

BOBCAT BOB: 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), ever-popular Bob “Bobcat Bob” Rice is back. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

SWEET, SWEET MUSIC: Concert with David Yanacek on French horn and Bronwyn Edwards on piano at Fauntleroy Church, plus dessert! 7:30 pm. Ticket info in our calendar listing. (9140 California SW)

(Thursday photo by Lauren Bissett)

MUCH MORE! Just check our complete calendar here.

(Western Tanager, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Something of a quiet day/night on the calendar but a few things of note:

FRANKIE & JO’S OPENS: “Soft open” noon-11 pm today for the vegan-ice-cream pop-up on Alki. (2758 Alki SW)

OPEN MIC NIGHTS: Two tonight, starting with 7 pm signups at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW), or with 7:30 pm signups at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

TRIVIA: West Seattle’s longest-running trivia night is Wednesdays at Talarico’s Pizza, 8:30 pm. Info in our calendar listing. (4718 California SW)

BIG TOOTH: Soulful sounds at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOOK AHEAD … on our complete calendar.

(Red-breasted Sapsucker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Welcome to post-holiday Tuesday! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: Bring your up-to-12-month-old(s) to Southwest Library for stories, songs, and rhymes, 10:30 am. Free as always. (9010 35th SW)

PRIORITIZE PARKS/STREETS PROJECTS: Your Voice, Your Choice offers you the chance to participate in city budgeting. Current process: Prioritize proposed parks/streets projects in District 1. Tonight’s meeting starts at 5:30 pm, South Park Community Center. Not many opinions yet online – as you can see here – so you can still make a big difference. (8319 8th Ave. S.)

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: 5:30 pm at Delridge Library, learn about travel photography. Free but first-come first-served, limited space. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

ULTIMATE FAMILY FRISBEE: Everybody is welcome to come play! 6:30 pm at Fairmount Playfield. (5400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

NO BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS’ MEETING: Due to the proximity to the holiday, the West Seattle Block Watch Captains’ Network meeting that would have happened tonight is canceled – next one June 25th.

DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY NETWORK: 7 pm at Duwamish Longhouse. Our calendar listing includes the agenda for this group of community advocates from around West Seattle and South Park. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

SUFFERING F-HEADS: 9 pm, the punk/jazz duo plays Parliament Tavern. 21+. No cover. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOOK INTO THE FUTURE … with our complete calendar!

(Bald Eagle @ Alki, photographed by Lynn Hall)

Your holiday weekend continues … first:

EARLY-MORNING TRAFFIC ALERT: The northbound Highway 99 tunnel will be closed to motorized traffic 6-10:30 am for the Cascade Bicycle Club‘s Emerald City Ride.

Now, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

MEMORIAL DAY POPPIES: Didn’t get yours on Saturday? American Legion Post 160 and Auxiliary Unit 160 are scheduled to be back outside West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) today, 9 am-3 pm. Donations support local veterans. (4201 SW Morgan)

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Yes, even on holiday weekends! 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction, see what’s fresh this week. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

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

HIGHLAND PARK SPRAYPARK: Second day of the season for West Seattle’s only spraypark, open 11 am-8 pm. (1100 SW Cloverdale)

COLMAN POOL: Second of three days that you can swim this preseason weekend at West Seattle’s outdoor saltwater public pool, on the beach at Lincoln Park. Noon-7 pm; see the session-specific schedule here. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

ALKI POINT LIGHTHOUSE TOURS: First day of tours this year! 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)

FINAL ‘OFFICE HOUR’ PERFORMANCE: Today’s matinée is the closing performance for ArtsWest‘s play, 3 pm. Tickets available here. (4711 California SW)

BLUEGRASS JAM: You’re invited to play, sing, and/or listen, starting at 7 pm at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

LOOK AHEAD … via our complete calendar.

(Barred Owl, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Staying close to your nest for the holiday weekend? Here are some options:

FREE GROUP RUN: Meet at 8 am at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) to get your holiday weekend off to a running start. (2743 California SW)

TAI CHI AT THE BEACH: 9 am by Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza, join Caylen Storm for weekly Tai Chi. No fee; donations welcome. All ages/abilities. (2701 Alki SW)

MEMORIAL DAY POPPIES: 9 am-3 pm at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), American Legion Post 160 and Auxiliary Unit 160 distribute Memorial Day poppies. Donations go to help local veterans. (4201 SW Morgan)

WEST SEATTLE LINUX USERS GROUP: All with Linux interest are welcome at the every-other-week meeting, 9 am at Fauntleroy YMCA. More info here. (9140 California SW)

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am, bring the little one(s) up to 12 months to High Point Library. (3411 SW Raymond)

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

TEEN ARTS & OPPORTUNITIES FAIR: 4:30-7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, by teens, for teens, with workshops, performances. Full details here. Free! (4408 Delridge Way SW)

ROB KNEISLER: Singer-songwriter at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm, no cover, all ages. (5612 California SW)

WEST END GIRLS: Drag extravaganza at The Skylark, doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, tickets here. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

PREMIERE! 9 pm at Parliament Tavern, “The Grindylow tour documentary film premiere with Mad Cap Pusher, Black Cheer performing.” $7. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE WHAT ELSE IS UP … by browsing our complete calendar.

(Steller’s Jay, photographed by Mark Wangerin. You’ve probably heard its shack-shack-shack call)

The holiday weekend nears! But here’s what’s happening first:

LIBRARYLAB DROP-IN: 4-5:30 pm at Southwest Library. “Self-directed STEM challenges (in) an all-ages program that introduces science, technology, engineering, and math concepts through play, experimentation, and discovery.” (9010 35th SW)

TASTE OF WEST SEATTLE: Tonight’s the night! The West Seattle Helpline‘s annual food/drink fundraiser at The Hall at Fauntleroy is always a hot ticket. If you didn’t get yours in advance, some WILL be available at the door, the Helpline just confirmed. VIP entry 6 pm, general admission 6:30 pm. 21+. (9131 California SW)

COMMUNITY ART JOURNALING: 6 pm class at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). Tickets still available when we checked. (5612 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION COALITION: Tonight’s WSTC agenda includes a post-session update from local legislators Sen. Joe Nguyen and Rep. Eileen Cody, plus a briefing in the downtown waterfront as it takes shape post-Viaduct. All welcome. 6:30 pm at Neighborhood House High Point. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

WEST SEATTLEITE ON JEOPARDY! As previewed here on Wednesday, you can see West Seattle resident Laura Schulman on “Jeopardy!” tonight. (corrected) 7:30 pm, channel 4.

LIVE IN-STORE: Justin Townes Earle has a new album about to be released, and he’s playing Easy Street Records solo at 7 pm, free, all-ages. (California/Alaska)

TUNES AT THE TAVERN: Into the Cold, Lower Heights at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! It’s all listed on our full calendar.

(West Seattle gosling, photographed by Kersti Muul)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

BABY STORY TIME: 11:30 am at High Point Library – bring your up-to-1-year-old(s)! (3411 SW Raymond)

DINE OUT FOR LAFAYETTE: Another chance to dine out and support a local school! Tonight 6-9 pm, Pizzeria 22 is donating part of the proceeds to Lafayette Elementary. (4213 SW College)

HIGHLAND PARK ACTION COMMITTEE: Lots on the agenda tonight for Highland Park’s community council – including whether to merge with Riverview and South Delridge. Plus, SDOT reps are scheduled to visit to talk about Highland Park Way/Holden and the H Line RapidRide (plus Delridge repaving/reconfiguration) project. All welcome, 7 pm at HP Improvement Club. (1116 SW Holden)

‘A LIFE UNBOUND’ DOCUMENTARY/Q&A: 7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center: “Want to learn about a new method for helping children and adults recover from stroke, brain injury, and other limiting conditions? Join us for a one-night-only screening of an independent documentary, A Life Unbound, by Geordie Trifa.” Full details and ticket info in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

OPEN MIC NIGHTS: Two tonight, starting with 7 pm signups at Great American Diner and Bar (4752 California SW), or with 7:30 pm signups at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW)

HARTMAN FRICTION: Jazz at Whisky West, 7-10 pm, no cover. 21+. (6451 California SW)

THE BILLY JOE SHOW: 8 pm at Parliament Tavern, “the regional king of roots, rock and Americana”! No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

THAT’S JUST THE START … see more for today/tonight/beyond on our complete calendar.

(Pileated Woodpecker, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

DINE OUT FOR SANISLO AND FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARIES: All day at Beer Star and 5-8 pm at Li’l Woody’s and Southside Pizza next door in downtown White Center, part of the proceeds go to support Sanislo and Fairmount Park Elementaries. (16th SW/SW 98th)

DINE OUT (OR ORDER IN) FOR MADISON MUSIC: 4-10 pm at Mioposto Admiral, a portion of the proceeds – whether you dine there or order for pickup or delivery – will go to the Madison Middle School music program. (2139 California SW)

PICKUP ULTIMATE: 6:30 pm at Fairmount Playfield, drop in to play with the West Seattle Ultimate Frisbee Family. “Invite your family and friends for casual ultimate.” (5400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

TALK WITH POLICE: Have a concern or question for Southwest Precinct police? Their briefing and Q&A are always a major part of the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council community meeting, 7 pm at the precinct. Also featuring a special guest from the Seattle Fire Department, talking about the low-acuity-alarm program. (2300 SW Webster)

‘ARTIFISHAL’: Free film screening at Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor), 7 pm:

ArtiFishal is a film about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. It explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and our continued loss of faith in nature.

Check with the shop to see if there’s room if you haven’t RSVP’d already. (4502 42nd SW)

UNPLUGGED, A MUSICAL GATHERING: Informal acoustic jam at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

JAZZ OPEN MIC: At The Skylark, 8-10 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

PARLIAMENTALITY PRESENTS: 9 pm jam session at Parliament Tavern. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

AND MUCH MORE … all on our full calendar!

We start with the event that will fill the street along the shore with hundreds of runners and walkers:

WEST SEATTLE 5K: The first big run/walk of the year takes off from 61st/Alki just after 9 am – remember that Alki Ave. will be closed for a few hours because of the 5K. Starting at 8 am, you can register by the Alki Bathhouse if you’re not already signed up. Proceeds benefit the West Seattle HS PTSA; community sponsors include WSB. (2701 Alki SW)

SPEND YOUR MORNING RESTORING: Friends of Lincoln Park would love to see you 9 am-noon.

Join this hardy group to show some love to the park. All ages welcome. Details here. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)

PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL: 10 am-4 pm at Seattle Chinese Garden again today. The garden is on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

(Lincoln Park on Saturday, photographed by Anjanette Nelson-Wally)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Another beach-walking opportunity! Today, the tide is out to -2.2 feet at noon.

COLMAN POOL’S 2ND PRESEASON WEEKEND CONTINUES: Again today, noon-7 pm, you can swim in West Seattle’s only public outdoor saltwater pool, on the shore at Lincoln Park. See the schedule here. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

JAMTIME: 1:30-4 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

SKYLARK ART MART: 3-7 pm, things to see, buy, listen to! More info in our calendar listing. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

‘OFFICE HOUR’ AT ARTSWEST: 3 pm matinée for Julia Cho‘s drama at ArtsWest; tickets available online here. (4711 California SW)

QUEEN CITY FUTSAL: This indoor-soccer league is wrapping up its season in style:

5 PM ALL-STAR GAME
The All-Star game will consist of 2 players from each of the 6 teams that played during the spring season that did not make it to the final.

5:50 PM RAFFLE TIME!
Any human being that comes to support will automatically be entered into a raffle for some cool prizes and Queen City swag!

6 PM FINAL
At 6 PM, come watch Megalodon and Nomads go head-to-head to see who will take the throne and be named Queen City’s Spring Season QUEEN CHAMPION.

Salvation Army gym in South Delridge. (9050 16th SW)

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

YES, THERE’S MORE … on our complete calendar.

(Canada Goose and gosling, photographed along Harbor SW by David Hutchinson)

Welcome to the weekend!

TAI CHI AT THE BEACH: It’s now the second month of the season for weekly Tai Chi at Alki, 9 am, with Caylen Storm, by Statue of Liberty Plaza. More info here. (2701 Alki SW)

WEST SEATTLE BEE FESTIVAL: Start as early as 9 am self-led Honey Run around High Point Commons Park, 10 am vendor fair, Urban Survival Skills Fair, activities, more, including 11:30 am participatory parade. Full schedule here. Free and fun until 2 pm. In and around the park, Lanham Place SW, High Point Neighborhood House. Check back for our as-it-happens coverage. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

PEONY AND BAMBOO FESTIVAL: 10 am-4 pm at Seattle Chinese Garden today and tomorrow. 11 am today, a highlight – the “thundering drums and energetic lion dancers of Northwest Wushu and Martial Arts.”

More info here. The garden is on the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. (6000 16th SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Beach-walking opportunity! It’s out to -1.7 feet at 11:23 am.

WEST SEATTLE 5K REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP: Noon-6 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), you can register for Sunday’s West Seattle 5K (co-sponsored by WSB) if you’re not already signed up; if you are, you can pick up your packet – bib, T-shirt, chip. (2743 California SW)

BE AN EAGLE FOR THE DAY! The West Seattle Eagles are opening their Junction HQ for the day, starting at noon, so you can see what it’s like to be an Eagle for the day. No cost, no membership required, just stop in. (4426 California SW)

COLMAN POOL’S 2ND PRESEASON WEEKEND: Noon-7 pm, go swimming in West Seattle’s only outdoor saltwater at-the-beach pool! On the shore at Lincoln Park. See the schedule here. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY SPRING RELEASE: 1-7 pm, second day of the spring-release tastings and sales at Northwest Wine Academy on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus. More info here.. (6000 16th SW)

KENYON HALL IN THE AFTERNOON: This is at 4 pm:

Recently Kenyon Hall received a gift of a beautiful 1929 Steinway grand piano, and word of its quality has reached the classical community. This Saturday afternoon performance features selections by Beethoven, Schubert, Poulenc, Copland, Debussy, and Sondheim, performed by flutist Libby Gray, soprano Lin Chen, and pianist Lucy Wenger.

Our calendar listing has info on how to get tickets/reservations. (7904 35th SW)

PAELLA AND BEER: Special event at Ounces! 5-7 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

HIGHLAND PARK UNCORKED: The Highland Park Improvement Club centennial celebration continues, and tonight’s wine celebration Uncorked is sold out! So we’re just mentioning it as a reminder if you DO have tickets. 5:30 pm happy hour starts it off. (1116 SW Holden)

‘MAD HATTER’ RAINBOW BINGO: Dinner and bingo at the South Park Senior Center, $20 in advance online, $25 at the door. 7 pm. 21+. Bring cash for cards and drinks. (8201 10th Ave. S.)

‘OFFICE HOUR’ AT ARTSWEST: 7:30 pm curtain for Julia Cho‘s drama at ArtsWest; tickets available online here. (4711 California SW)

THE ESOTERICS IN CONCERT: 8 pm, “Inclusivity” is the theme, at Holy Rosary. Tickets available online. (42nd/Genesee)

‘GARAGE ROCK AND PSYCHEDELIA’: That’s what you’ll get at Parliament Tavern tonight starting at 9, with The Sinister Six, The Vashon Seed, Low Hums. $8 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! See the full lineup for today/tonight/beyond on our complete calendar.

(Downy Woodpecker, photographed by Trileigh Tucker)

Before we get too much further into Friday – six highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

NORTHWEST WINE ACADEMY SPRING RELEASE: 1-7 pm, you are invited to the Northwest Wine Academy on the north side of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus to try/buy the spring releases. (6000 16th SW)

SNACK, CHAT, SOLVE: New program for ages 11-14 at Southwest Library, 3:15 pm. (9010 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION WINE WALK – SOLD OUT! This is just a reminder that The Junction’s Spring Wine Walk is tonight IF you already have your tickets; if not, too late, they’re sold out!

PB & J @ C & P: Live music with this trio at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No cover; all ages. (5612 California SW)

‘OFFICE HOUR’: Theater for your Friday night! 7:30 pm curtain at ArtsWest; tickets available online here. (4711 California SW)

COUNTRY ROCK AT THE PARLIAMENT: The Tripp Rezac Band, Memphis Radio Kings, Shivering Denizens, 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

L(Pelagic Cormorant, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE WRITERS: Group meets weekly, 11 am-1 pm at Uptown Espresso in The Junction; =Paul says they welcome new members/drop-ins. (California/Edmunds/Erskine)

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: Monthly gathering, 1-2:30 pm at the café on the second floor of the Senior Center of West Seattle – details in our calendar listing. (4217 SW Oregon)

AN AFTERNOON OF DANCING: 2-5 pm Senior Prom and buffet at Brookdale West Seattle. If you haven’t already RSVP’d, call to see if there’s room – info’s in our calendar listing. (4611 35th SW)

THE WHALE TRAIL: The Legislature has adjourned – what action did they take to help orcas, and what happens next? That’s part of what you’ll find out at The Whale Trail‘s gathering tonight, 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). You’ll also hear from orca researcher Mark Sears, who gets to see the southern residents up close when they visit. Ticket info here. (5612 California SW)

ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: 7 pm at Alki UCC. Missed one of the recent community-meeting Q&As with Port o Seattle/Northwest Seaport Alliance reps about the Terminal 5 project? Tonight at the ACC meeting, you get another chance. Also on the agenda: The future Alki Elementary rebuild adjacent to Alki Community Center. All welcome. (6115 SW Hinds)

THREE BANDS: Doors at 7, music at 8 at The Skylark – Wild Wild Mexico, Dusty, Fluung. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

BRASSY! Super Krewe performs at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

EVEN MORE … on our complete calendar!

After all the rainbow photos – one glorious sunset photo remains from last night – thanks to Lynn Hall for sending it. And now we look ahead to six special events today/tonight:

PUGET SOUND LOCAL YARN SHOP TOUR: Seattle Yarn is part of this weeklong tour, starting today, with guest trunk shows! Open until 8 pm. (5633 California SW)

WEDNESDAY GROUP RUN, SPECIAL EDITION: 6:15 pm group run at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) has two special features – a chance to register for the upcoming Loop the ‘Lupe (signing up tonight gets you an on-the-spot in-store discount on WSR purchases), and a post-run social. Details in our calendar listing. (2743 California SW)

INCLUSION MATTERS: Special event with Dr. Ilene Schwartz at Lafayette Elementary, 7-9 pm, all welcome:

Please join us as we welcome Dr. Ilene Schwartz to Lafayette Elementary to speak about why inclusion matters within schools and in our community. She will cover topics such as how to talk to your child about disability and the benefits of inclusion followed by Q&A. This event is geared toward families with children of all abilities. Dr. Schwartz is the director of the Haring Center for Inclusive Education on the UW campus, an interdisciplinary, research and training center focused on improving outcomes for children of all abilities.

Free but RSVP appreciated. (2645 California SW)

WORDSWEST LITERARY SERIES: As previewed here last night, Erica Bauermeister and ​Alan Chong Lau are the featured writers in the second-to-last-ever WordsWest Literary Series event (last in its longtime format), tonight at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. No admission charge, all welcome. (5612 California SW)

D-1 + T-5: Two Seattle City Council District 1 (West Seattle and South Park) candidates, plus a Terminal 5 update from the Port of Seattle, are on the agenda for the Delridge Neighborhoods District Council meeting tonight at Neighborhood House High Point. All welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

500TH TRIVIA NIGHT: 8:30 pm at Talarico’s Pizzeria, you are invited to a special edition of weekly trivia hosted by Phil Tavel – his 500th Talarico’s trivia night. Details in our calendar listing. (4718 California SW)

SEE MORE … on our full calendar!

(Spotted Towhee, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, five options for the rest of your Tuesday:

DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: 5-9 pm at Chipotle in The Junction, tell them you’re there to support WSBC and part of the proceeds will help West Seattle High School students. (4730 42nd SW)

WSCO DEBUT ORCHESTRA: 6 pm concert at the Chief Sealth International High School Auditorium:

Please bring the entire family and join musicians of West Seattle Community Orchestras for the first of three season-culminating concerts!

The Debut Orchestra, under the direction of Rachel Nesvig, will perform a great mix of around- the-world tunes—from Seville to London to Oklahoma!

Special pre-concert entertainment will be provided by the Alki String Quartet!

As always WSCO’s concerts are provided free to our community. (Hint: Donations are always welcome!)

A reception in the commons will follow the concert.

(2600 SW Thistle)

ADMIRAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: 6:30 pm at The Sanctuary at Admiral – see the agenda in our calendar listing. (2656 42nd SW)

FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: 7 pm in the conference room at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse; see the agenda in our calendar listing. (9131 California SW)

AGE OF FICTION, KLED: They’re rocking Parliament Tavern at 9 tonight. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

(Saturday afternoon photo by Chris Frankovich)

Happy Sunday! If you are celebrating Mother’s Day, may it be a joyful one. Here are highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: 10 am-2 pm in the street in the heart of The Junction. Fresh food and if you’re looking for flowers for Mom, local blossoms usually abound. (California SW between SW Alaska and SW Oregon)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: Take Mom to the home of West Seattle’s history, open noon-4 pm. (61st/Stevens)

MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA: If you didn’t already get your ticket(s) for this 1 pm event hosted by Admiral Bird at South Park Hall, check to see if they’ll have any at the door! (1253 S. Cloverdale)

SOUL POP: That’s what Reverend Doctor will play this afternoon at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 3-5 pm. No cover. All ages. (5612 California SW)

LADIES’ MUSICAL CLUB: Free 3 pm classical concert at West Seattle (Admiral) Library, with music by Brahms, Bellini, and Rossini. (2306 42nd SW)

‘OFFICE HOUR’: Matinée performance at ArtsWest, 3 pm. Ticket info here. (4711 California SW)

PREVIEW THE WEEK AHEAD … here!

(Seen on Elliott Bay off West Seattle, photographed by David Hutchinson)

So very much going on! From the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar – plus a few reminders:

STAMP OUT HUNGER: Letter carriers’ annual door-to-door food drive is today. Put out a bag of nonperishable food by your mailbox (or wherever your mail is delivered) before you get going for the day.

CRANE REMOVAL: As previewed here a week ago, the tower crane at the Luna/PCC project is scheduled to be removed today, and that means an all-day street closure (as early as 4:30 am and as late as 8 pm) on California SW between SW Stevens and SW Lander.

(Added: Photo by Jim Borrow)

SHRIMP FISHING: It’s open today in Elliott Bay, 7 am-1 pm, and that means Don Armeni Boat Ramp will be VERY busy, early morning until mid-afternoon. (1222 Harbor SW)

FREE FITNESS: Fit4Mom West Seattle offers a free class and fun run, 7:25/7:30 am at Alki Bathhouse, in honor of Mother’s Day weekend. (2701 Alki SW)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY: We’ll cover it as it happens, but if you haven’t already seen the map for the nearly 300 sales registered all over the peninsula (9 am-3 pm, with some starting earlier and some ending later) – find it here!

PANCAKES & AWARDS: The West Seattle Lions Club invites you to all-you-can-eat pancakes 8 am-11 am at the Senior Center, with scholarship awards presented at 9:30 am. $7 suggested donation. (4217 SW Oregon)

FREE SHREDDING: 10 am-noon at the Wells Fargo lot in The Junction, presented by Re/Max and Urban Key. (California/Alaska)

JUMP ROPE WITH THE NINJAS: 10 am-noon at the Salvation Army center in South Delridge:

The event is open to ANYONE who loves to jump rope.

Win prizes, compete against other kids your age (or adults) learn some awesome jump rope skills or try our our double dutch teaching and skills station. West City Rope Ninjas will perform some favorite routines too! The event is a fundraiser for the team. Suggested donation amount is $15.00 and $5 for each additional competing family member.

More info in our calendar listing. (9050 16th SW)

TRACK MEET: Another big track meet at Southwest Athletic Complex – this time, middle school. 10 am start. (2801 SW Thistle)

COLMAN POOL’S FIRST DAY: Early opening for the outdoor pool on the shore at Lincoln Park! Noon-7 pm. See the schedule in the pool brochure. (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW)

PINTS AND PONIES: 1:30-4:30 pm pony rides for kids as Seattle Beer Week festivities continue at Ounces. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

COMMUNITY TEA @ TIBBETTS: 2-4 pm at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (WSB sponsor):

Welcome all moms, daughters, grandmas, aunts, sisters, BFFs … you are warmly invited for a lovely Afternoon Tea at Tibbetts! The day before Mothers’ Day is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with the special women in our lives. Our women’s group welcomes all to an afternoon of tea, conversation, and music, serving a broad selection of teas and delicious sweets and savories.

More info here. (3940 41st SW)

WESTSOUND REUNION: Taco truck at 6, tunes at 9, Parliament Tavern. $10 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

INSTRUMENTS OF CHANGE: West Seattle Food Bank’s fundraising dinner and auction, 6 pm at Seattle Design Center. (5701 6th Ave. S.)

THE MAMA-LOGUES: What better way to spend Mother’s Day Eve than enjoying the newest production of this comedy about motherhood? 7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Benefit for WestSide Baby and Open Arms Perinatal Services. Ticket info’s in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

NOT DEAD YET: Local faves are on tonight’s 8 pm bill at The Skylark. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

JOHN STEPHAN BAND: 9 pm at Poggie Tavern, no cover. 21+. (4717 California SW)

AND THAT’S STILL NOT ALL! See our complete calendar here.

(Common Merganser, photographed by Mark Wangerin near Kellogg Island on the Duwamish River)

We are about to start a spectacular weekend! But first, some Friday highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

SNACK, CHAT, SOLVE: New program for ages 11-14 at Southwest Library, 3:15 pm. (9010 35th SW)

BINGO #1 11 am at the Senior Center of West Seattle (10:45 check-in), $6 buy-in. Must be 18+ to play. (4217 SW Oregon)

BINGO #2: Benefit for Admiral UCC, at Fauntleroy UCC, 5:30 pm – bingo with a “French picnic” dinner. Doors at 5:30 pm. (9140 California SW)

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

ART LOUNGE: Hang out at Highland Park Improvement Club and get creative, starting at 7 pm. Bar’s open. 21+. (1116 SW Holden)

TAVERN TUNES: The Eiffel Power, Jeff Greer, Shagnasty at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. $7 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

SEE THE FULL CALENDAR … here!

We start with the biggest event for today/tonight, the May 2019 West Seattle Art Walk:

That’s the map/list of places to go, some with art, some with food/beverage specials to entice you to participate, some with both! We published a preview night before last; even more highlights are on the official WSAW website.

Also happening in the hours ahead:

WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: As previewed here Wednesday, the Sound Transit Board‘s System Expansion Committee talks this afternoon about which routing/station locations for the West Seattle to Ballard extension should go into environmental studies. 1:30 pm at the ST boardroom downtown, with a public-comment period toward the start of the meeting, which has many other topics on the agenda. (401 S. Jackson)

(Canada goose family exploring Constellation Park at low tide, photographed by Gary Jones)

LOW-LOW TIDE: Out to -1.8 feet at 2:53 pm.

SOFTBALL: Chief Sealth and West Seattle both have 3 pm playoff games at Southwest Athletic Complex – and winners of those games move on to a 5 pm game. (2801 SW Thistle)

SEATTLE BEER WEEK KICKOFF: 5-9 pm, Ounces in North Delridge celebrates the kickoff of Seattle Beer Week, and is scheduled to be an official tour stop around 7 pm. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SECOND THURSDAY OUT! The Senior Center of West Seattle‘s LGBTQ group meets at Great American Diner and Bar for dinner at 6 pm, followed by, for those interested, “Office Hour” at ArtsWest, 7:30 pm curtain. (4752 California SW)

AVIATION PROGRAMS OPEN HOUSE: 6 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor), find out about SSC’s Aeronautical Technology Department. (6000 16th SW)

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

Seattle art historian and curator Barbara Johns will present her book, The Hope of Another Spring, Takuichi Fujii, about the Japanese artist who lived in Seattle and was later incarcerated during World War II, first in the Puyallup state fairgrounds and then in a permanent camp in Minidoka, Idaho. During that time, Fujii documented his daily experiences in words and art. Johns has brought his works back into public view with the help of Fujii’s family members. Sandy Kita, the artist’s grandson, provides translations and an introduction to the diary.

(9010 35th SW)

OPEN MIC AT C & P: All genres welcome, 7 pm at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor). For listeners – all ages, no cover. (5612 California SW)

CEPHALOPOD: Funk/jazz jam band live at Parliament Tavern, 9 pm. No cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MUCH MORE TODAY/TONIGHT/BEYOND! It’s all on our complete calendar.

(Another marine mammal basking in the sun! Photo by Jim Spraker)

Highlights for the hours ahead:

LOW-LOW TIDE: 1:21 pm, the tide is out to minus 2 feet, and that’s the lowest in this first wave of daytime low-low tides this spring/summer.

TRACK AND FIELD: Metro League championships begin at Southwest Athletic Complex; competition is scheduled 4:30-7:30 pm. (2801 SW Thistle)

LEARN ABOUT BUGS: 5:30 pm at the Senior Center of West Seattle, a new lecture series begins – call to see if there’s still room! (4217 SW Oregon)

WRITING CIRCLE: All writers invited for support and camaraderie at the West Seattle (Admiral) Library, 6 pm. (2306 42nd SW)

(Monday’s sunset, photographed by Chris Wells)

POETRYBRIDGE: Poems and stories at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7 pm – this month’s featured readers, Nadiene Maestas and Erika Brumett. (5612 California SW)

34TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS: 7 pm at The Hall at Fauntleroy, with tonight’s monthly meeting including a Burien City Council candidates’ forum. Agenda’s in the May newsletter. (9131 California SW)

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

LOTS MORE … just check our full calendar!

Low-low tide this afternoon might bring a sight like the one Gary Jones photographed off Constellation Park on Monday – harbor seals hanging out on a “barely exposed rock island.” Read on for the tide time and five more highlights for the hours ahead:

FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Today/tonight until 10 pm, dine at Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor) and part of the proceeds help keep the Fauntleroy Fall Festival free. Gift baskets are being raffled, too! (9261 45th SW)

LOW-LOW TIDE: As previewed Monday, it’s out to -1.9 feet at 1:21 pm.

TOASTMASTERS CLUB 832: All are welcome at the 6:30 pm meeting at Brookdale West Seattle! Get your speaking and leadership skills in tune. (4611 35th SW)

WEST SEATTLE BIKE CONNECTIONS: 6:30 pm meeting at Neighborhood House High Point, all welcome. (6400 Sylvan Way SW)

(Monday sunset, photographed by Jan Pendergrass)

WAX & OIL: Live painting and DJs at Parliament Tavern. 8 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

JAZZ OPEN MIC: 8 pm at The Skylark. “Come sit in with Jazz giants Clipper Anderson and Randy Halberstadt.”

MUCH MORE ... on our complete calendar!

(Pacific-Slope Flycatcher, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Some of what’s up in the hours ahead:

COFFEE FOR A CAUSE: Any time today/this evening, go to C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) and part of your purchase will benefit the West Seattle High School Alumni Association. (5612 California SW)

EDUCATION INFORMATION: 1 pm at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) room TEC-141, learn more about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Management program. Details in our calendar listing. (6000 16th SW)

SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS: 1:30 pm at Southwest Athletic Complex, West Seattle HS and Chief Sealth IHS both have Metro League postseason games – the Seahawks vs. Eastside Catholic, the Wildcats vs Cleveland. Winners of those games play their next opponent hours later, 5:30 pm, also at SWAC. (2801 SW Thistle)

‘CITY OF THE FUTURE’ BUILDING CHALLENGE: No, it’s not a policy meeting, it’s a LibraryLab event! All ages, free, drop-in event at Delridge Library, 4-7 pm. (5423 Delridge Way SW)

SOCCER PLAYOFFS: The Metro League postseason continues for this sport too – Sealth boys vs. O’Dea, 5 pm at SWAC. (2801 SW Thistle)

FAMILY STORY TIME: Kids of all ages can bring their grownups to High Point Library at 6:30 pm. (3411 SW Raymond)

QUIZFIX TRIVIA: 7:30 pm at The Skylark, all-ages trivia with prizes! (3803 Delridge Way SW)

PREVIEW THE REST OF THE WEEK … via our complete calendar.