Events

St. Bernadette Parish School will host a Winter Open House on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., offering families a chance to tour its Early Learning Center, which provides full-day preschool, and its K-8 program. The event will provide prospective families with an opportunity to learn about the school’s small class […]

TeenSounds Northwest, part of Northwest Associated Arts, is seeking talented young singers aged 12 to 19 to join its choir for the spring 2025 season, and they’re holding auditions this coming Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Auditions will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Normandy […]

The Vashon Heritage Museum will present a special screening of the award-winning short film The Maury Island Incident on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Vashon Theatre. The event will feature a post-screening talk with filmmakers Steve Edmiston and Scott Schaefer, offering attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film and its […]

The Burien Community Center will host the city’s annual Empty Bowls event on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, bringing together art, food, and community to raise funds for the Highline and White Center Food Banks. The event includes both a lunch and dinner option: Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. For a minimum donation […]

The Burien Community Center will host the city’s annual Empty Bowls event on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, bringing together art, food, and community to raise funds for the Highline and White Center Food Banks. The event includes both a lunch and dinner option: Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. For a minimum donation […]

The City of Burien will be celebrating the Lunar New Year with a brand-new, free community event from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. This observance will be held in the Burien Library Multipurpose Room (Burien City Hall Chambers). The Lunar New Year is celebrated each year on the second new […]

Internship and Opportunity Fair Saturday, Feb. 1, 3 p.m. WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 1, 3 p.m. WHO: Ages 16–25 WHAT: Attendees can explore internships, apprenticeships, and community resources. This fair provides a chance to meet with local organizations and learn about pathways to career development. REGISTRATION: Please register in advance here. This event is free. Accommodations are available for individuals […]

From our friends at WABI Burien: This Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, WABI Burien's Walk-n-Talk will start at Burien Town Square, head west to Lake Burien Park, then loop back around into town, passing by the current installations in the public art spaces at The Maverick Apartments and Merrill Gardens, (curated in partnership with the City of Burien (read more about the art spaces on […]

Glen Acres Church of Christ is inviting community members to participate in a blood drive on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at its location at 11401 10th Ave South (map below). The event will run from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The church is partnering with local blood donation organizations to address the ongoing need for […]

Burien City Hall will serve as a donation site for a community blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and donors are needed. The event will take place in the City Hall Meeting Room at 400 SW 152nd Street, with a brief lunch closure from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 […]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with an enchanting evening of music as the Northwest Symphony Orchestra (NWSO) presents its annual “Valentine’s Concert” on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Highline Performing Arts Center. Anthony Spain, Music Director, will conduct a mix of classical favorites and a world premiere composition. The concert will open with […]

The Burien City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m., both in person at Burien City Hall and virtually via Zoom. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m., and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall, live on Comcast TV Channel 21, virtually via Zoom here, or online […]

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is moving forward with plans to build new roundabouts in Burien as part of its ongoing State Route 509 Completion Project, and they’re holding an Open House on Feb. 11, 2025. To provide information about the project’s timeline, tolling, and construction impacts, WSDOT's Open House at the Burien […]

SPONSORED: Academy Schools – a K-12 private school dedicated to personalized and inclusive education – is inviting families to an Open House this coming week to discover its unique programs. Open Houses will be held on: Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m. The Open House will take place at […]

SPONSORED: Academy Schools – a K-12 private school dedicated to personalized and inclusive education – is inviting families to an Open House this coming week to discover its unique programs. Open Houses will be held on: Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m. The Open House will take place at […]

SPONSORED: Calling all Galentines and Valentines for a fun evening of shopping and dining in Olde Burien – on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, from 4 – 8 p.m. you are invited to come shop late and dine out in preparation of Valentine’s Day. Paper Delights, along with Classic Eats, Burien Pizzeria and the ever-popular 909 & […]

The 4th Annual “Love Like Bob” 5K Run will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. at Marvista Park in Normandy Park. The event, co-hosted by Greater Highline Tukwila Young Life and the Thompson family, honors the legacy of Dr. Bob Thompson, a beloved community figure known for his compassion and […]

Do you want to learn what birds are in your backyard? Do you want to help researchers take a snapshot of their populations? You can do both, and more at the annual Bird Fest event, coming to the Burien Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Join the Bird Fest from 10 a.m. – 2 […]

Conversations with KD Hall this week announced its 7th episode will be a special one-hour broadcast celebrating 90 years of Seattle sports history, which will air this coming Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. on KING 5, KING 5 Plus and YouTube. This special broadcast takes viewers on an extraordinary journey through the most […]

From our friends at WABI Burien: Come join WABI Weekday Walkers as we wander in the lovely Seahurst neighborhood of Burien on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. Our route will start at Lake Burien School Memorial Park. The park was built in 1994 on the former site of the historic Lake Burien Elementary School, the […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Unwind, connect, and grow your network at the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce's February Chamber Mixer at KeyBank in Burien this Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, from 5–7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of great company, refreshing drinks, and delicious […]

The Burien Elks Lodge #2143 is inviting the community to a special “Dinner for a Cause” event on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, to raise funds for Burien C.A.R.E.S., the city’s nonprofit animal care and rescue organization. The dinner will be held at the Burien Elks Lodge (map below), from 5 – 8 p.m.  Tickets are $18 per person, with $10 from each ticket donated going […]

Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) brings the U.S. premiere of "Beginning" by David Eldridge to the stage in Burien, continuing through Mar. 9, 2025 at Kennedy Catholic High's Little Theatre. "Beginning," set in the late autumn of 2015 in London, opens on a warmly lit flat in the wee hours of the morning. A housewarming party […]

The Skunk Works Robotics Team is inviting supporters to join their annual “Night of Giving” fundraiser on Saturday night, Feb. 22, 2025, featuring an evening of fun, food, and fundraising. The event will run from 5–9 p.m. at the Normandy Park Cove, and will showcase the unveiling of the team’s 2025 robot, with proceeds directly supporting the Skunks’ […]

Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) brings the U.S. premiere of "Beginning" by David Eldridge to the stage in Burien, continuing through Mar. 9, 2025 at Kennedy Catholic High's Little Theatre. "Beginning," set in the late autumn of 2015 in London, opens on a warmly lit flat in the wee hours of the morning. A housewarming party […]

Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) brings the U.S. premiere of "Beginning" by David Eldridge to the stage in Burien, continuing through Mar. 9, 2025 at Kennedy Catholic High's Little Theatre. "Beginning," […]

On the agenda for the Burien City Council regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 – updates on the city’s housing policy, public safety measures, economic development initiatives and more. […]

Ten candidates for the two open Highline School Board seats have advanced to the public interview on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.  Following the resignations of board members Melissa Petrini and […]

The Burien Arts Association, in partnership with the City of Burien, will host an Artist Talk and Reception featuring local painter JR Hulett on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at the Burien Community Center. Hulett will discuss his artistic vision, […]

A Free Community Food Family Fun Night will be held on Friday night, Feb. 28, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. at Glen Acres Church of Christ in Burien. “Come join us […]

Who hasn’t been held captive by a powerful story? 7 STORIES is a night of storytelling — to build community, empathy, and celebrate our diversity, and it’s returning Friday night, […]

Burien’s Environmental Science Center will host its annual “Heroes for Nature” Gala from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, at the Brockey Center at South Seattle College. The event, dedicated to celebrating the […]

The Friends of Normandy Park will host its first-ever Dinner Auction on Saturday, March 1, at 6 p.m. at The Cove, offering an evening of community, entertainment, and fundraising. Attendees can expect a Mardi Gras-themed […]

Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) brings the U.S. premiere of "Beginning" by David Eldridge to the stage in Burien, continuing through Mar. 9, 2025 at Kennedy Catholic High's Little Theatre. "Beginning," […]