Earth Week events in and around Ballard
Next Monday is Earth Day (April 22), which means there will be several events this weekend and next week to celebrate. Here’s a rundown of things happening around Ballard: Friday, …
Meghan Walker
More sidewalk seating for restaurants could come to Ballard
The city is working on loosening rules around streateries and sidewalk cafes, and they’re asking for public feedback on their plans. The Seattle Department of Transportation is proposing sidewalk cafe …
Spring Fling at Gemenskap Park tomorrow
This weekend will be the inaugural East Ballard Spring Fling, happening at the newly created Gemenskap Park. The festivities will include an egg hunt for all ages between 10am and …
‘Over the POP: A Cabaret’ coming to Hale’s Ales Palladium
In early May, a cabaret show is coming to Frelard: it’s called Over the POP: A Cabaret, happening at Hale’s Ales Palladium. This is the third year of the production, …
Ballard youth football team fundraising to buy safer helmets
There’s a new ultra-safe helmet on the market, and a Ballard youth football team is asking for help to buy them for their players. The Ballard Jr. Football team, playing …
Burke-Gilman Trail clean-up for Earth Day
A group of volunteers will be out cleaning up the Burke-Gilman Trail next week in honor of Earth Day. On Saturday, April 27, the Ballard Ave store Eco Collective is …
Baker’s cocktail bar to open in Sunset Hill later this month
The remaking of Sunset Hill is still underway, with Baker’s set to open in the former Walter’s location at the end of the month. Baker’s owner Brian Claudio Smith says …
Man arrested after early morning standoff
A man was arrested after police standoff in Ballard early this morning. Lauri Miller (AKA Silver) first reported the standoff in the My Ballard Group at 4am this morning. According …
Syttende Mai just one month away
One of Ballard’s biggest events is coming up next month: Syttende Mai is one month from today, bringing a parade and other events to downtown Ballard. Syttende Mai — pronounced …
Time to vote on Ballard street improvement projects
A number of street improvement projects have been proposed for Ballard, and it’s time to vote on which projects you want to see funded. The Neighborhood Street Fund Projects voting …
Aerial yoga studio Flight Room coming to Ballard
The owners of an aerial yoga studio in the Central District, Flight Room, have announced that they’ll be opening a second location in Ballard. Loyal Heights resident and Flight Room …
El Camion closes restaurant on 15th
El Camion’s restaurant on the corner of 15th and 65th has officially closed their doors to make way for an apartment building. A sign went up on their door announcing …