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11th annual PhinneyWood Pride Rainbow Hop: creating a more connected and inclusive community so that everyone belongs! The PNA has a rich 40-year history of strengthening a sense of belonging in our community, which we achieve through one of our signature events, Rainbow Hop. This Pride and LGBTQIA+ event celebrates finding oneself, encourages inclusivity and […]

Saturdays from 10-11am. In Person Mindfulness Meditation class at The Ballard Collective. You can expect a short talk on how to be more mindful in daily life, a 20-30 minute meditation and time for Q and A afterwards. Taught by a certified mindfulness instructor. Classes are freely given, donations welcome.

Join us on Sunday June 4th for a celebration of WA Mead! Eight local meaderies will be on hand to pour their early Summer favorites in our covered outdoor street cafe. Come mead the makers, sample a variety of meads, and take home a bottle or two! There will be three sessions from 12-2p, 130-330p, […]

The Ballard Senior Center's biggest fundraiser of the year. This year is extra special because it is our 50th Anniversary. Join us for an evening of excitement, delicious food and drink, fun and games, and fantastic items to bid on. Your attendance can make a huge difference!

Rain City Symphony Spring Concert at the National Nordic Museum Concert is free with a donation requested. Joseph Canteloube (1879-1957), Chants d'Auvergne (Songs of the Auvergne) (1924-1955) Kimberly Giordano, soprano Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), Symphony No. 3 in D major (Polish), Op. 29 (1875)

Come out for a night of high energy post-punk bands featuring Bad Optics, Creature Party (PDX), and Your Son The Professor! bad optics is an art-punk band based in seattle, wa featuring christian j. hidell (guitar/vox), joshua ihler (drums), stephanie jones (bass) and alex warton (guitar). born in 2018, the band has released 2 eps […]

Did Vikings Tattoo? Come learn about Viking Age tattoos from Mathias Nordvig, Professor of Nordic and Arctic cultural studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Mathias holds a PhD in Old Norse mythology and has a general background in Nordic literature and languages including Old Norse, Danish, Norwegian, and Icelandic. He offers courses on Old Norse […]

Come out to Phinney-Greenwood and visit over 60 outdoor pop-up galleries and boutiques in the neighborhood! You’ll find around nearly 20 vendors around the neighborhood and over 40 in the parking lot of the Phinney Center (6532 Phinney Ave N). Use the mobile map to guide you, take a stroll or drive around the neighborhood […]

More info and registration at www.ballardbasketball.org Or contact Sara at ballardbasketballinfo@gmail.com Summer Trainings: 3rd-5th Boys on Mondays and Thursdays at Trinity Church 6th-7th Boys on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Emmanuel Church 8th-HS Boys on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Emmanuel Church 3rd-6th Girls on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Loyal Heights CC 7th-HS Girls on Tuesdays and […]

For transfusion recipients, some of the best summer memories are made possible by blood donors. Your gifts provide patients with more days at the park, sunny walks, and hugs from their loved ones. Please consider donating at Swedish Medical Ballard on Thursday, June 22nd. To sign up, call 1-800-398-7888 or visit https://schedule.bloodworksnw.org. As a thank […]

The Queens of the Hall return for our annual Pride Party! Stacey Starstruck hosts with special guests Myaiko, Norvina Dubois, and Louvel. This is our largest show yet with 12+ performances! We'll be featuring local beers and ciders brewed for pride month and some fun bar surprises. 10% of sales from the event will go […]

We need 1,000 people to step up every day to keep our community’s blood supply at safe and reliable levels. Summer activities like travel, visiting guests, and fun in the sun sometimes prevent would-be donors from donating blood, and our inventory struggles throughout the season. But our community’s need for blood is constant, no matter […]

Get excited for Pollinator Day 2023! Visit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks on Saturday, June 24th to learn all about the pollinators that live in Seattle. All ages can learn about bees, bats and other pollinating creatures through activities, displays and talking with experts. Come with questions like: What plants and practices support pollinators? Ask […]

Join us for our 14th Annual Edible Garden Tour! This year's tour will feature at least 20 gardens including the Ballard High School Greenhouse and Kirke P-Patch garden to explore in Northeast Ballard all within walking distance of each other. Our starting point will be Kirke Park P-Patch. Tickets can be purchased in advance or […]

Kick off summer with the annual Crown Hill Street Festival. Grab a bite to eat from the Tacos & Beer food truck, check out goods from local artists, live music from Warren Dunes, and more!

Celebrate Pride with burlesque, drag kings, and things in the outdoor beer garden at Bad Jimmy's Brewery! Tickets are by table and all seats are under cover - VIP tables now available at the front of the action! We also have limited shared table space for just one or two! Online ticket sales end Saturday […]

The Barking Dog Alehouse is hosting Parents Night Out! Enjoy dinner while your kids are entertained with arts & crafts, movies, and games in our private dining room. Wednesday, 6/28, 5-9pm | Kids ages 2-12 welcome $15/child* *Pizza party for the children is provided No reservations accepted. We recommend stopping by right at 5pm or […]

Forage wild mushrooms and up your hunter-gatherer ways! You'll learn how to identify the most easily distinguishable edible mushrooms in the region, what kinds of habitat in which to find them, and basics about equipment and etiquette. This class is for the beginner or for those who just want to learn more about what they […]