There are plenty of the local events to choose from this weekend. If you want to add your event to the schedule, email us at tips@myballard.com.
Have a great weekend!
FRIDAY, December 18:
- Annual Winter Solstice Party, Potluck and Pottery Sale, 6pm-10pm, Ballard Elks Club (6411 Seaview ave. N.W). Open attendance, everyone is welcome to attend. Guests are asked to bring a potluck item and beverage.
- Benefit concert and presentation for One Million Kids for Equality at the Salmon Bay Eagles-FOE#2141 (5216 20th Ave NW), 6:30pm-midnight, Cost: General Admission: $10, raffle tickets: 2 for $5, and additional donations are greatly appreciated
- Tumble Swede Scandinavian Restaurant pop up restaurant. Seatings are at 5pm and 7:30pm at the Ballard Bridge Cafe (4609 14th Ave NW #108). Cost is $80 per person, which includes the meal and gratuity. Beverages not included.
- Live Music
- The Lonesome Billies, Ole Tinder, The Hasslers, 9PM $8 at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW)
- Funk Soulicana: Flowmotion w/ Mts & Tunnels and A Cedar Suede 9pm, $12 at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW)
- 7pm – Carrie Clark & The Lonesome Lovers w/Von Piglet Family Players Annual Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-long ($10 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show
9pm – Carrie Clark & The Lonesome Lovers w/Von Piglet Family Players ($10 cover) at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St) - The Great Um, Prom Queen, Branden Daniel and The Chics, 9pm, $10 at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave. NW)
SATURDAY, December 19:
- Winter Solstice Yoga Ceremony at Kula Movement 3pm-6pm, $45 Open yourself to new possibilities. Let go of the past and create an empowered future
- Greyhound Meet and Greet at All the Best Pet Care (1909 NW Market St.) from 11am-1pm. We welcome everyone in our neighborhood and beyond to get acquainted with these gentle souls! Please join us to meet retired racing greyhounds, learn about adoption, volunteer opportunities and more.
- Tumble Swede Scandinavian Restaurant pop up restaurant. Seatings are at 5pm and 7:30pm at the Ballard Bridge Cafe (4609 14th Ave NW #108). Cost is $80 per person, which includes the meal and gratuity. Beverages not included.
- Live Music
- AM Pop Magic- Smokey Brights w/ Cataldo & Planes on Paper, 9pm, $10 at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW)
- Gaytheis, VHS, Merso, Old Iron, 9pm, $8 at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW)
- Mads Jacobsen (Album Release), Lonesome Rhodes & The Good Company, Michael Vermillion, 9pm $8 at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW)
- 7pm – Carrie Clark & The Lonesome Lovers w/Von Piglet Family Players ($10 cover)
9pm – Carrie Clark & The Lonesome Lovers w/Von Piglet Family Players ($10 cover) at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St).
SUNDAY, December 20:
- BLUE CHRISTMAS, Does the holiday season take the smile right off your face? Is Christmas a time of sad memories or emotional stress? Please join us for a different kind of Christmas Worship Service. Honor your feelings. Allow healing. Accept peace. at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church (2400 NW 85th Street)
- December Movies: Scrooged at King’s Hardware
- Ballard Farmer’s Market along Ballard Ave from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Ballard Elk’s Club Dancing with Lauren, 7-11, $7, Ballard Elks Lodge #827, (6411 Seaview Ave)
- Live Music
- Open mic at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) sign-up at 7:30 p.m.
- The Stranger Presents: David Bazan with Guest Andy Fitts, 8pm, $20 at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW
