Events

A new art exhibit featuring the work of Jake Prendez is now on display at the Highline Heritage Museum in Burien, with an artist reception scheduled for Friday, May 1. According to event organizers, the exhibit, titled “Nepantla: Painting the Space In Between,” will run from April through July at the museum. The reception is […]

A new art exhibit featuring the work of Jake Prendez is now on display at the Highline Heritage Museum in Burien, with an artist reception scheduled for Friday, May 1. According to event organizers, the exhibit, titled “Nepantla: Painting the Space In Between,” will run from April through July at the museum. The reception is […]

Burien Actors Theatre’s (BAT’s) Rebellious Women uses sharp humor, raw emotion and moments of intimacy to explore how far women will go for what they believe. The show runs through Sunday, May 3 at Kennedy Catholic High School (map below). Synopsis: “When contented housewife Edith accidentally wanders into a suffragette meeting, she has no plans for revolution. […]

The Highline High School Booster Club will host a community fundraiser called “Pirate Night” on Saturday, May 2 at the Burien Elks Lodge, with proceeds supporting Highline athletics, clubs and students. The event, themed “Plunder for a Purpose,” will begin at 6 p.m. and feature activities including vibe bingo, raffle baskets, food and drinks, and […]

Burien Actors Theatre’s (BAT’s) Rebellious Women uses sharp humor, raw emotion and moments of intimacy to explore how far women will go for what they believe. The show runs through Sunday, May 3 at Kennedy Catholic High School (map below). Synopsis: “When contented housewife Edith accidentally wanders into a suffragette meeting, she has no plans for revolution. […]

A community fundraiser aimed at supporting the recovery of a longtime Tukwila resident will take place Sunday, May 3, with the first Jovita Strong 5K at the Tukwila Community Center. The event, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 12424 42nd Avenue South (map below), will benefit the nonprofit Help Hope Live in honor […]

Burien Actors Theatre’s (BAT’s) Rebellious Women uses sharp humor, raw emotion and moments of intimacy to explore how far women will go for what they believe. The show's finalé is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 at Kennedy Catholic High School (map below). Synopsis: “When contented housewife Edith accidentally wanders into a suffragette meeting, she has […]

From our friends at WABI Burien: Begin the month of May with a walk on a beautiful day, down the wooded hillside to Seahurst Beach. On Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2 p.m., our Walk-n-Talk will start at the top of the hill and walk down the service road to Seahurst Beach. On the way […]

Burien Summer Farmers Market EVERY THURSDAY FROM 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. BURIEN TOWN SQUARE PARK, 480 SW 152ND STREET, BURIEN, WA 98166 Farmers markets are an essential part of our economy and community. Shopping at farmers markets helps to support agricultural producers, ensured food access for all and builds connections between producers and consumers. […]

SPONSORED: Glen Acres Church of Christ is hosting a monthly “Veteran’s Bible Study & Discussion” for veterans seeking faith based discussion and support from other veterans, according to an event flyer from the church. The gathering is scheduled for every second Friday – with the first set for Friday, May 8 – from 7 to […]

King County Parks is inviting volunteers to help restore forest health at White Center Heights Park during a community work party on Saturday, May 9. The event will run from 9 a.m. to Noon and focus on removing invasive blackberry plants, which can form dense monocultures that crowd out native species, according to the King […]

The Parkside Garden Club will host its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Cove in Normandy Park. The event will take place at The Cove and will feature a large selection of locally grown plants, including perennials, native plants, house plants, succulents and garden art, according to event […]

Families across the Highline School District are being invited to a May 9 meeting in Tukwila to help launch a new parent-led coalition focused on literacy, math and technology in local schools. The Highline Literacy and Learning Coalition plans to hold its first meeting at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in the Tukwila Library meeting […]

The Highline Heritage Museum is highlighting a new docuseries that explores the history and lived experiences of immigrant and refugee communities in White Center, according to information provided by the museum. “Rooted in White Center” – which will be screened at the museum from 5–6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 – examines the neighborhood’s evolution […]

Burien will host a regional mariachi music festival on Tuesday, May 12, as middle and high school students from across the Seattle area gather for a day of workshops, collaboration and performance at the Highline Performing Arts Center (HPAC). The Encuentro de Mariachi Puget Sound will take place at the HPAC May 12 from 9 […]

Travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will see emergency response vehicles on the airfield the morning of Wednesday, May 13, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. “THIS IS AN EXERCISE ONLY!” the Port of Seattle said. The Port of Seattle will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise simulating an aircraft accident as part of exercises required […]

 EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The City of Normandy Park and Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce will host a new ‘Community Connect’ series starting Wednesday, May 13, aimed at bringing residents, local businesses and city leadership together through a series […]

Burien Summer Farmers Market EVERY THURSDAY FROM 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. BURIEN TOWN SQUARE PARK, 480 SW 152ND STREET, BURIEN, WA 98166 Farmers markets are an essential part of our economy and community. Shopping at farmers markets helps to support agricultural producers, ensured food access for all and builds connections between producers and consumers. […]

Residents of White Center and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to connect with dozens of local organizations at the Joiner Jamboree on Saturday, May 16, according to White Center Solidarity. The free event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Evergreen High School in White Center (map below). Organizers say the Joiner […]

SPONSORED: A multicultural food festival featuring global cuisine, live music and family activities will take place in Burien on Saturday, May 16, according to St. Bernadette Parish School. The “Bite of Bernadette” is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school parking lot (map below) and is designed to bring together students, families […]

SPONSORED; Village Green Senior Living in West Seattle will host a May Open House on Saturday, May 16, inviting seniors and families to tour the community and learn more about its lifestyle options. The open house is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rosemont Building, located at 2615 SW Barton Street, Building […]

The Environmental Science Center, Dirt Corps and the Green Burien Partnership will host a free Hilltop Park Community Restoration Day on Saturday, May 16, from Noon to 2 p.m., and Volunteers are needed. The event will bring Volunteers together for hands-on environmental restoration work, art activities and community building at Hilltop Park in Burien (map […]

SPONSORED: Conveniently located between Seattle and Tacoma, Bow Lake is a 55+, gated, manufactured housing community right next to Seattle’s Sea-Tac Airport. Bow Lake features a wealth of amenities, lake-front access, a clubhouse, pool and full calendar of activities and events. Outside of Sea-Tac’s flight path, this gated community features all of the convenience and plenty […]

The Highline Community Symphonic Band will present a free concert titled “The Space Time Continuum” on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Highline High School Theatre in Burien. Directed by Corinne Smith, the program is described as “a concert journey across the boundaries of time and the reaches of space,” according to the band. […]

Denny-Sealth Performing Arts will host its first annual Rent Party Fundraiser this Sunday, May 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kenyon Hall in West Seattle, according to event organizers. The jazz themed fundraiser will support the organization’s growing performing arts programs, with a focus on expanding the jazz program to include two jazz bands. […]

The Burien City Council is scheduled to consider repealing part of the city’s minimum wage code, discuss economic development priorities and review possible changes to council rules during its next regular meeting on Monday, May 18. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Burien City Hall (map below), and can be viewed live on Comcast TV […]

From our friends at WABI Burien: All are invited to join WABI Weekday Walkers for a 2-mile walk in Normandy Park on Wednesday, May 20, at 9 a.m. We’ll park at MarVista Park (4th Ave side, where there are bathroom facilities) and start walking north on 4th Ave SW. Our route takes us through Nature […]

Burien Summer Farmers Market EVERY THURSDAY FROM 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. BURIEN TOWN SQUARE PARK, 480 SW 152ND STREET, BURIEN, WA 98166 Farmers markets are an essential part of our economy and community. Shopping at farmers markets helps to support agricultural producers, ensured food access for all and builds connections between producers and consumers. […]

Glen Acres Church of Christ will host a free Community Dinner Family Fun Night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 22, at at its campus in Burien (map below), inviting local residents to gather for food, games and fellowship. Church organizers said the gathering is held every fourth Friday and is designed to […]

The Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association will host a Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 25, at the former Sunnydale School in Burien. The event is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. at the school campus near South 156th Street and Des Moines Memorial Drive (map below). The program will include music, history presentations […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce will host its May Chamber Mixer, “LeadHERship Social,” on Wednesday, May 27, bringing together women entrepreneurs, professionals, community leaders and allies for an evening of networking and collaboration. The event will […]

Burien Summer Farmers Market EVERY THURSDAY FROM 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. BURIEN TOWN SQUARE PARK, 480 SW 152ND STREET, BURIEN, WA 98166 Farmers markets are an essential part of our economy and community. Shopping at farmers markets helps to support agricultural producers, ensured food access for all and builds connections between producers and consumers. […]