Enjoy the weekend in Ballard at these fantastic events!
FRIDAY, August 12
- Park in the Heart childrens Art Classes at Ballard Commons Park (5701 22nd Ave NW) from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The classes will allow children to experiment with color and each week will have a new theme. All are welcome and the event is free.
- Ballard Midday Music Series at Bergen Place Park (5420 22nd Ave NW) from noon – 1:30 p.m.
- Movies at the Marina Event: Screening of Pan at Shilshole Marnia (7001 Seaview Ave NW) activities from 6 p.m. and movie screening at dusk. Event is free.
- Live Music
- Jazz at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St) at 7 p.m. – 200 Trio featuring Kareen Kandi – cover $10
- Tobias the Owl (release) with The Local Strangers and Banner Days at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Tickets $10.
- Northwest Psych Fest at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) 6 p.m. Tickets $20.
SATURDAY, August 13
- Horseless Carriage Car Show at Ballard Locks from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event also features pre-1950’s automobiles.
- Reggie Miles and Friends Music Jam and Sing Along Arts in the Park event at Ballard Commons (5701 22nd Ave NW) from noon – 2 p.m. Bring your voice, talent and instruments. Free event. All skill levels and all are welcome.
- Free Summer Concerts at Ballard Locks at 2 p.m. featuring Pacific Cascade Big Band.
- Live Music
- Nite Wave Performs Duran Duran’s “Rio” with DJ Baby Van Beezly at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $15.
- Adia Victoria, Sam Russell & the Harborrats and Abraham at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) 9 p.m. Tickets $12.
SUNDAY, August 14
- Ballard Farmer’s Market along Ballard Ave from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- Zumba Class at Ballard Elks (6411 Seaview Ave NW) from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. $5 suggested donation, all funds raised go to Ballard Elks charities. Classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month.
- Free Summer Concerts at Ballard Locks at 2 p.m. featuring MachOne Jazz Orchestra.
- Live Music
- Open mic at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) sign-up at 7:30 p.m.
- Stella Crest, Heavy Petting and Perfect Families at the Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Tickets $8.
- Jeremy Pinnell & The 55’s with Ole Tinder and AP Dugas at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Tickets $8.
