Seattle Beer Week brings events to Ballard bars & breweries
The final days of the Seattle Beer Week will bring several events to Ballard bars and breweries this week. Seattle Beer Week, which lasts from May 7 to 16, is …
Pickle at the Palms set to open in Interbay in August
The new Interbay pickleball facility, Pickle at the Palms, has announced it will open in August. Seattle Storm co-owner Ginny Gilder and her family announced plans for Pickle at the …
Yoka Tea to open in former Little Tin location on Ballard Ave
The popular Korean and Filipino specialty cafe Yoka Tea is working on opening its second location in Ballard. Co-owners Marcellus Beza and Amy Park opened their first Yoka Tea location in …
Loyal Heights development effort tops $1.5 million in non-binding pledges
A proposal to create a community-owned development on a prominent corner lot in Loyal Heights has surpassed $1.5 million in non-binding pledges. The effort, first reported by My Ballard last …
Weekly Ballard events roundup: May 11-17
Looking to get out in Ballard this week? Here’s what’s happening in Ballard (and slightly beyond) May 11 – 17. Highlights this weekend include the Ballard FC season home opener …
Ballard Avenue Landmark District board election set for June
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board has announced the candidates for its annual board election, with voting scheduled to conclude on June 9. According to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, …
Despite vows to complete Ballard light rail, Sound Transit plan still falls short
The Ballard light rail saga continues, with another sign that Sound Transit may drop the Ballard line altogether. Earlier this week, several Sound Transit board members vowed to complete the …
Freakout festival shifts to year-round concert model
After 13 years, the annual Freakout festival is changing from a multi-day event in Ballard to a series of smaller shows throughout the year. In a statement shared this week, …
Ballard bookstores team up for inaugural Ballard Book Crawl
Five Ballard bookstores are teaming up later this month for the inaugural Ballard Book Crawl, a three-day event featuring bookstore visits, themed activities, and prize giveaways. The crawl runs from …
Ballard Alliance seeking artists for public art projects
The Ballard Alliance is looking for artists to participate in upcoming public art projects around the neighborhood. According to the organization, artists can sign up for updates about projects including …
Man charged with hate crimes after incidents at Ballard QFC
A man has been charged with two counts of hate crime in connection with incidents involving a QFC employee in Ballard last December. King County Superior Court documents state that …
Taproot Theatre launches fundraiser after HVAC units vandalized
Taproot Theatre Company is seeking donations after two of the theater’s three air-conditioning units were vandalized and stripped for copper. According to information posted on Taproot’s donation page, the damage …