(Thanks to everyone who sent sunrise photos! This one is from Stewart L.)
Big day/night ahead – at the top of the list:
USA VS. AUSTRALIA WORLD CUP MATCH: Seattle’s second FIFA World Cup match starts at noon. If you’re headed to/through downtown, all the transportation info is here. If you want to watch here in West Seattle, lots of options – see the listings in our calendar.
Today is also Juneteenth:
JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY: The Washington State Black Legacy Institute in Admiral (2656 42nd SW) is presenting the first day of The Black Reflection Series, 11 am-4:30 pm, free, all welcome … Most government facilities are closed; here’s the Seattle Parks and Rec open/closed list.
As for what else is up today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER Peak 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)..
SPRAYPARK SEASON CONTINUES: Daily-splashing season continues at Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale), 11 am-8 pm.
COLMAN POOL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Swim meet today (tomorrow too).
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE CANCELED: Not happening today since libraries are closed.
SAAMATO DANCE AND DRUM CONFERENCE: 4-day event at Viva Arts (4421 Fauntleroy Way SW) continues at 3 pm – details in our calendar listing.
WEST SEATTLE JUNCTION ROCK WALK: 5 pm, dozens of Junction venues are hosting wineries, cideries, and breweries with tastes to benefit West Seattle Summer Fest music. Online ticket sales are closed but you can buy a ticket and join the walk tonight, starting at 5 pm at John L. Scott (4555 California SW).
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.
LIVE MUSIC AT C & P: World music with Tambor e Cordas 6-8 pm at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW), free, all-ages.
OPEN MIC AT KENYON HALL: Monthly singer-songwriter open mic (7904 35th SW), 6 pm signup, 6:30 pm performances, free admission.
PRIDE BINGO AT ADMIRAL PUB: 7:10 pm at Admiral Pub, West Seattle Pride Bingo. (2306 California SW)
‘WISH YOU WERE HERE’: 7:30 pm curtain – second weekend for the new play at ArtsWest (4711 California SW), check here for tickets.
LIVE AT THE SKYLARK: Plenty of Doubt, Pirate Radio, DRVR 8 perform at The Skylark. 8 pm, $10. (3803 Delridge Way SW)
SPINNING: Revelry Room is open tonight (4547 California SW), spinning with DJ Buttnaked, 9 pm.
‘MAKE IT LOUD’ SKATING WITH MUSIC: Tonight, skate to music with Sunbather Die, Manta, 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!