The first of the month means it's time to run down our picks for can't-miss events in West Seattle, powered by the West Seattle Blog Event Calendar.

July is Independent Retailer Month! Our guests Tim and Lori McConnell of West Seattle Runner share the story behind their long-running retail shop and how giving back to the community sets the pace for their success.

We're also talking about...

[3:46] West Seattle 4th of July Kids Parade

[4:00] Cornhole at Ounces with the West Seattle Cornhole League

[5:00] Hedwig and the Angry Inch at ArtsWest

[5:30] Backyard Bard Shakespeare performances in West Seattle parks

[6:20] Seafair Pirates Landing at Alki Beach

[6:40] BedHead Open Mic

[7:22] Heron’s Market at Heron’s Nest

[7:34] Alki UCC donation drive and West Seattle Runner’s shoe donation program

[9:35] 26th annual West Seattle Big Band Concert

[10:14] West Seattle Grand Parade and Float Dodger 5k

[13:35] Summerfest in the Alaska Junction

[14:30] Alki Art Fair… and Tim’s ever-changing Tunnel of Lights

[15:50] In-store appearances from BRAD and Les Ailes at Easy Street Records.. and essential tunes for a run!

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