The forecast suggests the weather will calm down by nightfall – as it did yesterday – so keep that in mind as we preview what’s coming up for the rest of the day and tonight. First, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide, it’s the WS Art Walk, holiday edition!

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HOLIDAY ART WALK HIGHLIGHTS: Preview artists and venues at wsartwalk.com. 6-9 pm, all over West Seattle. Here are some of the highlights:

CERAMICS AT VAIN (WSB sponsor) – Opening night for “Polarity” by Sandra Farmer – details here. (4513 California SW)

‘PUNY PICTURE SHOW’ AT WALLFLOWER: Always a favorite, the “Puny Picture Show” returns to Wallflower Custom Framing (WSB sponsor) for a seventh year – biggest one yet! And it’s a benefit, as explained here. (4735 42nd SW)

AUTHORS AT MERRYWEATHER BOOKS: Buy and read books by West Seattle authors – and meet some of them tonight at Merryweather Books during Art Walk! (4537 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE WILDLIFE CALENDAR AT CAPERS: You’ve seen many wonderful wildlife photos by Mark Wangerin here on WSB, like this one:

Tonight, the West Seattle Wildlife Calendar featuring his images will be sold by students from Chief Sealth International High School – for whom it’s a fundraiser – at CAPERS, during the Art Walk. And we’re told Mark will be there too! (4525 California SW)

MUSIC AT THUNDER ROAD: Red Jacket Mine Duo plays live at Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor) during tonight’s Art Walk. (4736 California SW)

HOLIDAY SMALL WORKS SHOW AT TWILIGHT: Here’s what you’ll find at Twilight Gallery during tonight’s Art Walk.

‘SANTA AL’ IN THE JUNCTION … Don’t be surprised by Santa sightings during tonight’s Art Walk!

GROWING VISIBILITY OF ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS: Featured exhibition at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) Gallery tonight. (6000 16th SW)

In addition to the Art Walk, tonight’s holiday events include:

‘SHOP LATE THURSDAY’: Late hours (open until 9 pm) at participating Junction stores listed here.

CRAFT FAIR AT LAFAYETTE: Craft Fair and Art Show at Lafayette Elementary, 5:30-7:30 pm. Students and adults selling homemade goods to the community. (California SW & SW Lander)

MIX, MINGLE, & JINGLE: 5:30 pm at The Sanctuary at Admiral, it’s the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce‘s annual holiday party – register ASAP. (42nd SW & SW Lander)

And from our regular year-round calendar:

GET FIT, WEST SEATTLE – INFO NIGHT! 6:15 pm at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor), you’re invited to find out about the next Get Fit, West Seattle series, free sessions to get you from couch to half-marathon. Details in our listing. (2743 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL INFO NIGHT: For incoming 9th graders and their families – next fall will be here before you know it! Find out everything you need to know, and get your questions answered. Starts at 6:30 pm in the WSHS Theater. (3000 California SW)

EXPLORER WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 6:30-8 pm, families interested in Explorer West Middle School (WSB sponsor) are invited to an open house – details in our listing. (10015 28th SW)

THE DEEP CUTS WITH DJ KINGBLIND: 7 pm at Maharajah Cuisine of India in The Junction – details in our listing. (4542 California SW)

WINE TASTING AND MUSIC: 7 pm on second Thursdays, it’s wine tasting and Brazilian music at C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor) – details in our listing. (5612 California SW)