What’s on this weekend

Enjoy the weekend in Ballard at these fantastic events!

FRIDAY, June 10

• 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.
• Pints with a Purpose event at Ballard Beer Company (2050 NW Market St) from noon – midnight. $1 from every pint or wine glass sold will go to local non-profit Operation Tiny Home.
• Live Music
  • Jazz at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St)
    • 7 p.m. – Ann Evans Studio presents A Cabaret! A Benefit! – tickets $20
    • 9 p.m. – Boxwell/Feldman Group – $10 cover/$6 students
  • NOLA Roadhounds: REBIRTH Brass Band at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Tickets $45.
  • Tape Stacks, Lydia Ramsey and Honey Noble at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) 9 p.m. Tickets $12.
  • The Swearengens at Peddler Brewing Co. (1514 NW Leary Way) 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. No cover, all ages welcome.

SATURDAY, June 11

• National Marina Day Celebrations at Shilshole Bay Marina (7001 Seaview Ave NW) from 8:30 a.m. Plenty of fun activities for the whole family including sail boat rides, kids’ bouncy houses, a boaters’ swap meet, plus a festival of boating-related activities including Ballard community booths, live music, food, and beverages. Event and parking is free.
• Ballard High Performing Arts Fundraiser at Patxi’s Pizza (5323 Ballard Ave NW) from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. A portion of all orders (dine in and take out) will go to BHS Performing Arts.
• Hed: Handstands with Alison and Diana at Kula Movement Center (5340 Ballard Ave NW) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. In this workshop the team will use principles of Yoga and Pilates to strengthen the core and upper body and give attendees the tools to alleviate neck and shoulder tension. Cost is $35 pre-register/$40 at the door. Register online or call (206) 972-2999.
• A Night in Tuscany – Highlanders Drill Team First Annual Auction at Ballard Elks (6411 Seaview Ave NW). Silent auction starts at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Entry is $10 pre-sale online, or $12 at the door. Ticket includes dinner and two bottles of wine at every table.
  • Live Music
    • Chuck Ragan (of Hot Water Music) with Kris Orlowski at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $18.
    • Adia Victoria, Sam Russell & the Harborrats and Abraham at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) 9 p.m. Tickets $12.
    • Frank Kohl Trio at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St) 9 p.m. $10 cover.

SUNDAY, June 12

• 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.
• The Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association present the annual Grieg Gala at Ballard First Lutheran Church (2006 NW 65th St) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. The event will include music, refreshments and plenty of fun.
• Live Music
  • Open mic at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) sign-up at 7:30 p.m.
  • Lizzy Rose, Little Child Man and Michaud Savag at the Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Tickets $8.
  • Frazey Ford- Canadian Singer/Songwriter with Matt Strutynski Band at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Tickets $20.