By Joe Veyera
It’s another busy weekend in the neighborhood. Take a look at what’s happening around Ballard this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
Friday, June 27
- Fantastic Friday Family Fest at Sunset Hill Community Center (3003 NW 66th St) from 6:30 — 9 p.m. This family-friendly kick-off to summer will feature arts & crafts, games, snacks, local artists, and live music. For more information, click here.
- Turbo Turkey and Pork Filled Players at the Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St) at 7 p.m. These two groups perform as part of Seattle Sketch Comedy Month. Tickets from $10. Click here for more details.
- Ubiquitous They and Drop the Root Beer and Run at the Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St) at 8:30 p.m. These two groups perform as part of Seattle Sketch Comedy Month. Tickets from $10. Click here for more details.
- Comedy Sportz Seattle Show at Atlas Theatre (3509 Fremont Ave N) at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Click here for more details and to buy tickets.
- Live Music at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Featuring Country Dave Harmonson, The Ganges River Band, and Evening Bell. For more information, click here.
Saturday, June 28
- Fall Vegetable Garden Seminar at Swanson’s Nursery (9710 15th Ave NW) from 10 — 11 a.m. Experienced garden mentor Rolf Hokansson will discuss what you should plant to have a successful, beautiful fall garden. Click here for more information.
- Edible Garden Tour at the Ballard P-Patch (NW 85th St and 25th Ave NW) from 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. Neighborhood gardens in Northwest Ballard will be the focus. Tickets are $10, with proceeds supporting Sustainable Ballard projects. For more information, click here.
- Summer Concerts at the Ballard Locks featuring the 85th Street Big Band, performing swing favorites from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. The show starts at 2 p.m. on the Ballard Locks lawn. Click here to see the full summer schedule.
- Buddy UP! Improv at the Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St) at 7 p.m. Featuring Bop-It & Liz and Joel. Tickets from $10. Click here for more details.
- Comedy Sportz Seattle Show at Atlas Theatre (3509 Fremont Ave N) at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Click here for more details and to buy tickets.
- Pork Filled Players and Day Job at the Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St) at 7 p.m. These two groups perform as part of Seattle Sketch Comedy Month. Tickets from $10. Click here for more details.
- Live Music at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Featuring Bandolier, who will be releasing their EP, along with Elephant Runner, The Riffbrokers, and Battersea. For more information, click here.
- Love in the Time of Zombies at the Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St) at 10 p.m. A couple in an unhappy marriage try to make things work during a zombie apocalypse. Tickets from $10. Click here for more details.
Sunday, June 29
- Ballard Farmers Market along Ballard Ave from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Click here to see this week’s specials.
- Flower and Garden Photography at Swanson’s Nursery (9710 15th Ave NW) from 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. Award winning flower and garden photographer Charles Needle will share tips on how to take the best snapshots in your yard. Class fee is $40, and participants are asked to bring their own camera (smartphones are okay). Click here for more information.
- Summer Concerts at the Ballard Locks featuring Professor Gadget’s Sax Quintet. The show starts at 2 p.m. on the Ballard Locks lawn. Click here to see the full summer schedule.
- MashUp All-Stars Improv at the Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St) at 6:30 p.m. Established Seattle Sketch Comedy performers band together to create an entire sketch show from scratch. Followed by a performance from Ubiquitous They. Tickets from $10. Click here for more details.
- 7 Minutes in Heaven Improv at the Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St) at 8 p.m. An improvised speed-dating show, with audience members allowed to wander throughout the show to choose their own adventure. Tickets from $10. Click here for more details.
- Sunday Movies at King’s Hardware Presents: Ernest Goes to Camp beginning at sundown at King’s patio (5225 Ballard Ave NW). This month, the series features some of the best comeback movies of all time.
Do you know of an event happening this weekend or in future in our neighborhood?
You can submit it to our events calendar here on MyBallard.com, or email the information to tips@myballard.com to ensure we include it in our weekly weekend roundup.
