Welcome to a sunny weekend in March! Enjoy it at some of these fun Ballard events. Friday, March 6 Live music at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Featuring Lanford Black, The Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank and Palatine. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information. Live Music at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard …
The Ballard Homestead building at 6541 Jones Ave NW is set to reopen as a community venue tomorrow. The space, set to be curated by Abbey Arts, will play host to a variety of Abbey style distraction-free acoustic concerts and cultural events for people of all ages and incomes. The building, constructed in 1923, was originally built as …
The Mostly Nordic Chamber Series and Smörgåsbord will be continuing its 20th season at 4 p.m. this Sunday, March 8, at the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St). The entire series comprises of five concerts that feature internationally renowned artists representing Nordic countries. This Sunday’s concert “Denmark: Sparklers and Marzipan – a Birthday Salute” will showcase …
The annual Leif to Leif 5k Fun Run/Walk is set for Saturday, March 21, starting at 9 a.m. Participants will race from Leif Erikson Lodge to the statue of Leif Erikson on Shilshole Ave NW while raising funds for both the lodge and Ballard Senior Center. Cost for registration is $10 for adults and $5 …
The Loyal Heights Community Center is set to host their famous annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast this Sunday, March 1, from 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. All proceeds from the event go towards the community center’s scholarship fund that benefits families in need by providing opportunities to participate in programs and activities throughout the year. Tickets are now …
Tickets are available for the 23rd annual Daddy Daughter Dinner set to be held on Saturday, March 14, at Ballard Community Center (6020 28th Ave NW) from 6 – 10 p.m. Seattle Parks and Recreation invites all daddies and daughters take part in a night of festivities with an 80s theme. Head to the event for …
Ballardite Rachel Klein is organizing a bike drive in the neighborhood this Sunday, February 22. The bike drive will benefit non-profit Bike Works in Columbia City. The well-loved nonprofit builds sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. “We teach kids how to fix bikes so they can earn their own bikes, we take them out on trips …
Another weekend is here! Enjoy it in Ballard at some of these fantastic events. Friday, February 20 Live music at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Featuring Weatherside Whiskey Band, Heels to the Hardwood and Buckets of Tears (featuring Sam Russell). Tickets $8. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information. Live …
Greenwood Senior Center (525 N 85th St) is set to host a screening of The Age of Love this Friday, February 20, at 1 p.m. Age of Lovefollows the journey of thirty Rochester, NY seniors who sign up for a speed dating event exclusively for over 70s. The storyline follows the unexpected tale of intrepid seniors who lay …
Woodland Park Zoo will be hosting an event this Saturday, February 21, in honor of four very special residents. The Great Ape Senior Celebration is set to honor the 47th birthday of twin orangutans Towan and Chinta and gorillas Pete and Nina. Towan, who is currently North America’s oldest male orangutan born in captivity, and his …
Welcome to the V-Day weekend in Ballard. Enjoy! Friday, February 13 Ballard Knitters for the Homeless Event at Ballard Coffee Works (2060 NW Market St) from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. If you have yarn and needles, please bring some for yourself and some to share. No prior experience necessary! Click here for more information. Live …
So that “special” day of the year arrives tomorrow. No matter if you love or hate Valentine’s Day there is plenty to do in our neighborhood to ring in the occasion (if you want to). Check out some special things happening in our ‘hood for V Day below: Golden Beetle (1744 NW Market) is serving …