What’s on this weekend

The last weekend in September is here already! Head out and enjoy it in Ballard.

Friday, September 27:

• Comedy Sportz Seattle Show at Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Street) at 10:30 p.m. Click here for more details and to buy tickets.

Saturday, September 28: 

• Saturday Morning Retreat At Kadampa Meditation Center (6556 24th Ave NW) from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This retreat will offer instruction on basic meditations for calming the mind and turning it in a positive and optimistic direction. Everyone is welcome, no previous experience necessary. $20.00, $10.00 for supporters. Click here for more details.
• Autumn Apple Pressing Community Garden Party at Greg’s Garden P-Patch (corner of 14th Ave NW & NW 54th Street) from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Greg’s P Patch is hosting a community party to raise funds and awareness for our community garden. Join us to press apples, enjoy delicious treats, explore the community garden, meet your neighbors, and win door prizes! Suggested donation of $5 helps support future projects at Greg’s P Patch. Click here for more details.
• Comedy Sportz Seattle Kidz Matinee Show at Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Street) at 2 p.m. Click here for more details and to buy tickets.
• Matthew Porter Book Launch and Art Show Extravaganza at Seattle Creative Arts Center (2601 NW Market St) from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join Seattle illustrator and author Matthew Porter at the release party for his latest children’s book, “Monkey World: The Thunderbolt Express”. This free event for families will feature games and activities, snacks, drinks, and an art sale. Click here for more.
• Comedy Sportz Seattle Show at Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Street) at 10:30 p.m. Click here for more details and to buy tickets.

Sunday, September 29:

• Ballard Farmers Markets along Ballard Ave from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Click here to see this weeks specials.
• 10th Annual Sustainable Ballard Festival at Ballard Commons Park (5501 22nd Ave NW) from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The festival is a free event for the whole family. Festival goers can test ride an electric bike, sample Ballard craft brews and food, win prizes, catch some live music on the solar-powered main stage, watch chef demonstrations, press fresh cider, and meet goats, chickens, rabbits, and ducks. Click here to check out more.
• Wax On Event at Anchors Down Bar (2016 NW Market St) from 4 p.m. Every Sunday at Anchors Down, bring in your vinyl records to listen to and share with fellow music junkies. All vinyl, all day, and an all day happy hour. We’ll take turns playing our favorite cuts and talk about music through the years. All music welcome!
• Ballard and Fremont Acupuncture Open House at 630 NW 44th St from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Learn about acupuncture and Chinese medicine and experience free ear acupuncture in a group setting. Watch or participate in demonstrations of acupuncture, cupping, and guasha. Enjoy music and refreshments including Chinese herbal tea. Take home giveaways and prizes! Click here for more details.
• Ballard Elks Lodge Ballroom Dancing (6411 Seaview Ave NW) from 7 p.m. – 10 pm. Live music will be provided by The Eddy Fukano Band. Singles and couples are welcome and cost is $7 per person. Click here for more details.