Sloop Tavern hit by copper theft, faces $5,000 repair bill
Sloop Tavern (2830 NW Market St) is dealing with the aftermath of yet another theft, as they cope with a $5,000 repair bill after copper thieves hit the business last …
Urban Family Brewing to open Seattle waterfront restaurant
Urban Family Brewing (1103 NW 52nd St) is expanding beyond Ballard, planning to open a new restaurant on Seattle’s waterfront later this summer. The brewery announced the new location on …
National Nordic Museum to host weeklong festival celebrating queer Nordic cinema
The National Nordic Museum will host its annual 2026 SEA-Nordic Film Festival from Sept. 15–19, featuring films that explore LGBTQ+ stories from across the Nordic region. According to the museum, …
GoFundMe campaigns help Fremont residents displaced by apartment fire
The three-alarm fire in a Fremont apartment building earlier this month displaced residents from all 12 units, and community members are fundraising to help some residents recoup losses. The fire …
Tasty Tunes returns to Loyal Heights Community Center Aug. 8
The annual Tasty Tunes event is returning to Loyal Heights Community Center (2117 NW 77th St) on August 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. with live music, food trucks, face …
Redevelopment site on NW Market St up for sale
A vacant lot at 1103 NW Market St, once slated for an apartment building, is now up for sale. The project plans (filed under a different address, 5415 11th Ave …
Rooftop Brewing block party returns to Ballard Aug. 8
Ballard’s annual block party hosted by Rooftop Brewing and the Jolly Roger (1111 NW Ballard Way) will return on Saturday, Aug. 8, with a full day of live music, food, …
Mike’s Chili Music Fest returns this weekend
The micro music festival at Mike’s Chili Parlor (1447 NW Ballard Way) in Ballard is returning this weekend, July 31 – August 1. Mike’s Chili Music Fest started in 2025 …
September to close Ballard store after 10 years
Update (7/29): Gillian Palmer from September tells My Ballard that closing September will open up an opportunity to expand the neighboring Petite Wine Shop. She and co-owner Nick Bentley are …
Ballard Goodwill may be redeveloped into 300-unit apartment building
The Ballard Goodwill (6400 8th Ave NW) could be redeveloped into a 300-unit apartment building. A new land use application has been filed with the Seattle Department of Construction & …
“Jimothy Summer” proclaimed in Seattle as Ballard raccoon inspires art contest
It’s officially Jimothy Summer in Seattle, with the recent outpouring of photos, videos, artwork, and even tattoos to honor the very round and long-legged raccoon that wanders the streets of …
Weekly event roundup in Ballard: July 27 – Aug 2
Here’s your weekly events roundup for Monday, July 27 to Sunday, August 2 in Ballard. One highlight this week is Saturday’s annual Art in the Garden event at the Ballard …