BHS “Spilled Ink” exhibition set for Saturday

Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) will host a community celebration of “Spilled Ink: Ballard High School Music and Art Night” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Saturday Saturday, May 2. The Ballard Branch’s teen advisers have joined forces with the Ballard High School Ink Club to present the annual release of INK Magazine, …

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Ballard Jazz Festival set for next week

The 13th annual Ballard Jazz Festival is set to entertain the masses next week from May 6 – 9. The festival embraces the feeling of “old” Ballard and will feature a wide variety of modern American music at clubs, bars, shops, and at the Nordic Heritage Museum. Over the years, the four day festival has grown …

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Dining Out For Life set for Thursday in Ballard

The 22nd annual Lifelong Dining Out For Life fundraising event is on this Thursday, April 30, all over the city. During the event close to 150 restaurants will be donating over 30% of their proceeds to Lifelong, a community health organization based in Seattle that assists people who are living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses. …

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What’s on this weekend

Another weekend is here! Enjoy it in Ballard at some of these fantastic events. Friday, April 24 1st Annual Ballard Earth Day Street Party (at NW 46th St between Leary Way NW and 8th Ave NW ) from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Event will include key note speakers, food, drinks, a raffle and more. Click here to …

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Hale’s Ales to host Water1st Beer2nd fundraiser

The annual Water1st Beer2nd fundraiser event will be held this Saturday at Hale’s Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW) from 7 p.m. The event raises funds to support the installation of clean water and sanitation systems in Honduras, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia. Hale’s craft beers will be flowing all night and The Dudley Manlove Quartet will be on hand to provide entertainment …

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Ballard to celebrate Earth Day with street party

Today is Earth Day, an international initiative that provides an opportunity for citizens all over the world t0 come together to fight climate change. Here in our neighborhood the festivities are set for Friday at the 1st annual Ballard Earth Day Street Party. Ballard based solar installation company Sunergy Systems is teaming up with Sustainable Ballard to host …

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What’s on this weekend

Another weekend is here, filled with plenty of events. Enjoy! Friday, April 17 Live Music at Salmon Bay Eagles Club (5216 20th Ave NW). Featuring Teen Rock Night. Click here to find out more. Overton Berry and Jeff Davies at the Swedish Club (1920 Dexter Ave N) from 7:30 p.m. Click here to find out more. Live music at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard …

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Ballard Art Walk set for Saturday

This Saturday’s Ballard Art Walk will take over neighborhood businesses, galleries, studio, and restaurants from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a family-friendly showcase of the work of local artists. This month, Miew Foods Asian Pantry (located underneath Kickin’ Boot) will be showcasing the hand built pottery of Heather Wireman, functional ceramics by Brianna Fox, and …

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