What’s on this weekend

Danielle Anthony-Goodwin Ballard

Enjoy your weekend in Ballard!

FRIDAY, June 17

  • 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.
  • Sneak Peek at the ARC Dance Space (9250 14th Ave NW) from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. The public is welcome to join the professional dance company members as they work with the choreographer. The cost is $5 at the door.
  • Live Music
    • Jazz at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St)
      • 7 p.m. – Summer Standards
      • 9 p.m. – Billy Brandt with Thing and the Stuff Band – $10 cover
    • Philly Shoegazers – Nothing with Culture Abuse and Wrong at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $16.
    • Roaming Herds of Buffalo (Album Release), Boots to the Moon, Dark Hip Falls (Final Show) at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) 9 p.m. Tickets $8.
    • Lowlands at Peddler Brewing Co. (1514 NW Leary Way) 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. No cover, all ages welcome.

SATURDAY, June 18

    • Ballard History Walk from 10 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. meet at Bergen Place Park (5420 22nd Ave NW). Learn about banks, boarding houses and brothels on Ballard Ave. Cost is $15 per person. Call or text 206-504-0916 to reserve your spot.
    • Greyhound Meet and Greet at All the Best Pet Care (1909 NW Market St) from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join us to meet retired racing greyhounds, learn about adoption, volunteer opportunities and more.
    • Trip’s Trunk Show Extravaganza at Hotel Albatross (2319 NW Market St) from 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sip Mimosas in a coconut on the patio while eating the best brunch in Ballard. Enjoy a curated collection of artists and vintage vendors to browse and shop their one of a kind creations. 21+ and free entry!
    • Naked Cyclists Ride through Ballard to Fremont Solstice Parade from 2 p.m. along Ballard Ave, Market St and 15th Ave NW. 1500 cyclists will ride towards Leary and into Fremont for the Summer Solstice parade.
    • A Summer Solstice Yoga Celebration at Kula Movement Center (5340 Ballard Ave NW) from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Yoga asana and the Radiance Sutras form the foundation of this workshop that explores the healing aspect of play. Cost is $40 pre-register/$45 at the door. Register online or call (206) 972-2999.
      • Live Music
        • John Whalen, Anna Elizabeth Laube and Vito and the One Eyed Jacks at Populuxe Brewing (826 NW 49th St) from 2 p.m. Food provided by Papa Bois Food Truck.
        • Jeff Austin Band ( Formerly of Yonder Mountain Stringband) w/ Home Sweet Home at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $16.
        • Tractor Tavern Presents: Plants and Animals with Royal Canoe at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) 9 p.m. Tickets $12.
        • Jazz at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St)
          • 7 p.m. – Chip Parker Jazz Quartet – $10 cover
          • 9 p.m. – David Arteaga (vocals) with the Paul Miranda Trio – $10 cover

SUNDAY, June 19

    • Ballard Farmer’s Market along Ballard Ave from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
    • Nia Class benefit for Orlando Victims at The Ballard Health and Wellness Center (1138 NW Market St) from 7:30 p.m. Entry by donation. All funds generated will be donated to the “Go Orlando” fund created by the Mayor of Orlando.
    • Live Music
      • Open mic at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) sign-up at 7:30 p.m.
      • Morgan Delt, Froth and Killer Ghost at the Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Tickets $10.

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