Community Pulse: From Ancient Canopies to Beachside Bazaars, Your Late-May West Seattle Guide
Friday Night Celebrations
May 29 offers two vastly different ways to welcome the weekend. Over at Louisa Boren STEM, families and allies will gather to usher in Pride month with an energetic neighborhood party featuring outdoor activities, interactive entertainment, and lively tunes. Meanwhile, Kenyon Hall offers a feast for the senses with a dark, avant-garde transformation of classic cinema. A quartet of live musical acts will collaborate on an uninterrupted, brand-new soundtrack to the vintage silent film Nosferatu, augmented by modern, sound-responsive visual projections that breathe surreal life into the historic footage.
Saturday on the Shore and the Court
Saturday, May 30, belongs to competitors and collectors alike. Athletic residents can head over to the Southwest Athletic Complex, where the local booster club is hosting its second annual pickleball tournament. The day promises spirited court action and plenty of neighborhood rivalry. For those preferring a gentler seaside stroll, the Alki Bathhouse will host a waterfront assembly of regional creators. More than thirty Pacific Northwest artisans will line the beachside area, presenting a curated selection of hand-molded clay pieces, custom jewelry, regional artwork, and unique items designed for pets. ###
Sunday Markets, Melodies, and Makers
We wrap up the month on Sunday, May 31, with three distinct highlights. The heart of the Junction will host its customary open-air market, offering the usual array of fresh-harvested agricultural goods, local culinary creations, and vibrant floral arrangements. Over on Harbor Avenue, a local clay studio called Potterings is marking its first full year of operations. To celebrate the milestone, instructors are opening their doors for a series of quick, complimentary workshops where attendees can learn to shape their own clay candleholders on a first-come, first-served basis. Finally, the weekend concludes on a harmonious note at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church. The Seattle Metropolitan Singers will take the stage for their annual spring presentation, delivering a deeply moving choral performance focused on the diverse expressions of romance and companionship.
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Friday May 29
Louisa Boren STEM PreK-8 Kickoff to Pride Party
Celebrate the kickoff of Pride Month with a community party featuring games, activities, and music at Louisa Boren STEM School.
Louisa Boren STEM K-8, 5950 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Friday, 5:00 PM
Nosferatu: A Live A/V Experience at Kenyon Hall
For one night only, four live bands perform an original, continuous soundtrack to a newly edited version of Nosferatu (1922), accompanied by audio-reactive visuals that transform the classic silent film into a shifting projection.
Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Friday, 7:30 PM
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Saturday May 30
Urban Survival Skills Fair
Part of the West Seattle Summer of Preparedness [1.1.3]. Visit hands-on information tables at the Gatewood Gatorfest to learn practical urban survival and household disaster preparedness skills.
Gatewood Elementary (West Field), 4320 SW Myrtle St, Seattle, WA 98136
Saturday, 10:30 AM
Makers' Art Market at Alki Beach
A beachside market set right next to the Alki Bathhouse. Shop 30+ Pacific Northwest makers selling ceramics, jewelry, artwork, pet accessories, and more.
Alki Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Saturday, 11:00 AM
2nd Annual West Seattle Paddle Battle
The annual community pickleball tournament organized and hosted by the West Seattle Booster Club.
Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex, 2801 SW Thistle St, Seattle, WA 98126
Saturday, 5:00 PM
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Sunday May 31
West Seattle Farmers Market
A year-round weekly farmers market in the heart of the West Seattle Junction, featuring fresh local produce, artisan foods, flower vendors, and street eats.
West Seattle Junction, California Ave SW & SW Alaska St, Seattle, WA 98116
Sunday, 10:00 AM
Potterings 1-Year Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate one year of the Potterings community clay space with a free mini-class to make a votive candle luminary (limited to 6 participants per hour, first come, first served).
Potterings, 3400 Harbor Avenue SW, Suite 132, Seattle, WA 98126
Sunday, 12:00 PM
Seattle Metropolitan Singers 'Women in Love' Spring Concert
A spring concert by the treble choir Seattle Metropolitan Singers, performing a themed program 'Women in Love' at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church. Suggested donation of $20.
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Sunday, 3:00 PM
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Tuesday June 2
Tuesday SUPper Community Paddle Club
An after-work community paddle event hosted by Alki Kayak Tours. Bring your own paddleboard or kayak (free) or rent on-site, followed by a casual beach-side potluck hang.
Alki Kayak Tours, 1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Tuesday, 5:30 PM
Kenyon Hall Presents: Pocket Sessions
An all-ages instrumental jam session on the first Tuesday of every month. Welcoming musicians and improvisers to sit in and collaborate live with the Kenyon Hall Quartet.
Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Tuesday, 6:30 PM
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Wednesday June 3
South Seattle College Mural Celebration
Celebrate the unveiling of the Tori Shao mural at South Seattle College, designed by Shao and painted collaboratively by SSC students and the West Seattle community.
Olympic Hall Courtyard (South Seattle College), 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98016
Wednesday, 1:00 PM
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Thursday, June 4
Reverse Mortgages & Aging in Place
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
(R) RSVP Required
This educational seminar is designed to clear up common myths about reverse mortgages and explain how they work. Learn how a reverse mortgage can support retirement, fund home improvements or help you downsize using a reverse purchase loan with insights from Eric Aasness, a West Seattle native and real estate professional.
Center for Active Living
4217 SW Oregon Street
Seattle, WA 98116
RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
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Friday June 5
A Night Out with WestSide Baby
A special 25th anniversary celebration and fundraiser for WestSide Baby, providing essential items to local children and families. Features food, cocktails, games, and inspiring stories.
WestSide Baby Warehouse, 10002 14th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146
Friday, 6:00 PM
Across 35th at Kenyon Hall
Enjoy a night of live local music at historic Kenyon Hall featuring performances by West Seattle acts Summer School and Alter Expressions.
Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Friday, 7:30 PM
Sound and Ceremony: Softening into Summer
A relaxing sound bath and healing wellness ceremony designed to help clear blockages and soften into the upcoming summer season.
Inner Alchemy Sanctuary and Studio, 3618 SW Alaska St, Seattle, WA 98126
Friday, 7:00 PM
