While we’re experiencing some summer rain – and thunderstorms (rumbling even as we type) – the forecast is for this turbulent weather to be mostly over by evening, so please review our list with that in mind. Here are the scheduled happenings, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!):
SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS: Some local sites are now open – see our story for locations and other information.
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: 10 am-3 pm, featuring and supporting students’ work. North end of SSC campus (6000 16th SW).
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: If the thunderstorm activity continues, the schedule might be affected, but otherwise, daily-splashing season continues today at the Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm, rain or shine.
WADING POOLS: Closed today because of the cloudy, cooler weather.
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!) Often C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor)
NOURISHING MINDS: 1 pm service-learning opportunity at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW).
STRESS REDUCTION & CALMING TECHNIQUES: 1:30 pm SummerQuest event at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond), learn about them from a healer.
DROP-IN CHESS CANCELED: The regular High Point Library Thursday event is NOT happening again this week.
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 The Chicken Supply.
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.
BOOK SWAP: Monthly event at Paper Boat Booksellers (4522 California SW; WSB sponsor) – bring a book to swap, and (optional) enjoy wine! This month’s book theme is “Summer Lovin’.”
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 OR track workout.
DUSTY THURSDAYS AT TIM’S: 6-9 pm, The Dusty 45s preceded by Randy Weeks and The Silent Treatment, outdoors, all ages, no cover, donations accepted for the musicians. (16th SW and SW 98th, White Center)
ADMIRAL MUSIC IN THE PARKS: The weather is expected to dry out before 6:30 pm showtime for the first free concert in this year’s Admiral Music in the Parks series, with Steve Aliment and Annie O’Neill, at Belvedere Park (3600 SW Admiral Way).
AT THE SKYLARK: Doors 6 pm, music 7 pm, with Honeydrome, Good Enough, Vanilla Abstract, all ages, at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW).
CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS: 7:15 pm monthly event at Revitalize Spa to “gather around a theme and open the evening with an original guided meditation designed to help you slow down, turn inward, and arrive fully in the present moment.” (8142 15th SW)
TRIVIA AT THE VOID: 7:30 pm, with prizes, at The Void (5048 California SW).
AT REVELRY ROOM: Tonight’s musical event at Revelry Room (4547 California SW) features DJ Havingsex starting at 8 pm.
KARAOKE AT MAX’S TRIANGLE PUB: 9 pm to close. (9454 Delridge Way SW)
Planning an event that should be on our calendar and in our daily preview lists? Please email info to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!