Swing by a temporary Ballard pop-up art gallery through the month of May. The gallery features artworks in a variety of mediums by over a dozen artists, including Mayan Ham, Alex Chauhan, Chris Jameson, Leo Shallot, Saint Jermain, Debi Boyette, Barry Johnson, SYCO, Nikita Ares, Cory Castagno, Glynn Rosenberg, and Kyle Perry himself. Also featured is a mural by Stevie Shao.

Historic Ballardworks building hosts a studio sale. Several of the artists in the building will have paintings, collage, greeting cards, coloring pages, art supplies, gear and more at tremendous pricing. Help us clear out our studios and make room for more work!

Wear your pride, love and hope. You can learn to stitch a whimsical rainbow baseball hat. Join fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a two-hour, hands-on workshop and stitch a rainbow cap. We’ll use rainbow colors and the seed stitch, lazy daisy stitch, fly stitch, reverse chain stitch, and the pekinese stitch during class to create a gorgeous rainbow. This class is great for stitchers who have some embroidery experience, and all are welcome. Each class participant will receive…

Let’s stitch magical mushrooms! Learn to embroider a playful bunch of fungi in this in person embroidery workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two hour, hands-on workshop covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, back stitch, reverse chain stitch, long and short satin stitch, and French knot. Each attendee will receive a full kit. Kits include: a wooden embroidery hoop, mushroom transfer designs, an embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, cream…

***A portion of proceeds donated to Solid Ground*** https://www.solid-ground.org/about/ "Solid Ground works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty." Pun Intended Punslam is a slam-style pun making competition! Intenders sign up, just 10 will compete Judges from the audience will score, deciding their fate! Until the final round when the champion is up for debate! Our champion receives bragging rights, a gift card to Bickersons Brewhouse, and cheers! As we all continue…

Thank you for registering for the Next Steps in Real Estate Panel Discussion on June 1st starting at 6pm. We cover discuss opportunities and strategies related to: + Second home investment properties + Listing your home in today's market + Downsizing + Taxes and efficient transactions This discussion will be led by Kristen Adams, from Blue Star Group of Windermere Greenwood, and Jim Murphy from Caliber Home Loans. The discussion will be held online via Google Meets. The event link…

Join 20+ local artists and makers as we open our studio spaces. Join us for an artful good time and shop our creations - from paintings, ceramics, jewelry & tattoos, to home decor, fashion, and music. Visit our website for details and list of participating artists.

The 10th annual PhinneyWood Pride Rainbow Hop event returns on Saturday, June 4 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm to celebrate LGTBQIA families and friends. The celebration carries the vital message that Phinney-Greenwood is safe, inclusive, and committed to equity for all. Participating businesses along the “Rainbow Hop Route” will host fun activities that promote inclusiveness. The event map will be available online at phinneycenter.org/pride22 and copies will be available at participating locations. The map will list event activities and…

Join 20+ local artists and makers as we open our studio spaces. Join us for an artful good time and shop our creations - from paintings, ceramics, jewelry & tattoos, to home decor, fashion, and music. Visit our website for details and list of participating artists.

The Seattle Burlesque & Cabaret Association present: IMPULSE: An Improv Burlesque! Celebrate pride with our fearless queerness... Join us at The Give Inn, on June 10th, for a night that will leave you quaking in your boots. Watch our wonderfully talented performers improv their butts off to classic Pride anthems, iconic queer artists and #1 pop hits! The audience (yes YOU) get to choose the performer, the prop, and the song... the options are endless! Come early and get your…

Join other animal lovers in the Seattle area to raise money for the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation! The Seattle Animal Shelter takes in thousands of stray and owner-surrendered animals each year. Many of these animals are in need of a new start, lots of love and often significant vet and behavioral care. Volunteers started the Furry 5K in 1999 to raise funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter’s veterinary needs. Today, the Furry 5K raises money for the Seattle Animal Shelter…