What’s on this weekend

Meghan Walker Ballard

This last weekend of September is full of community events, including Oktoberfest, meetings with local lawmakers, and Ballard history tours. If you want to add your event to the schedule, email us at tips@myballard.com.

Have a great weekend!

FRIDAY, September 25

  • Live Music
    • Country Blues: The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band w/ The Shivering Denizens at  Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $16.
    • The Hoot Hoots, Stereo Embers, The Jesus Rehab at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $8.
    • Jazz at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St).  Tim Carson with Don Garberg (piano) and Ken French (drums) 7 p.m. Tickets $15.
    • Plastic Horse Records Showcase: with Wildcat Choir, Valley Fair, & Yet. Also featuring Bob Crash, The Holy Broke, Dewi Sant, and special guests, at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $8.

SATURDAY, September 26:

  • Oktoberfest at Salmon Bay Eagles: 3 to 1o p.m. at 5216 20th Ave NW. Featuring local breweries on tap, burlesque performances, and live music all afternoon. Tickets $17. All proceeds to benefit Friends of the Children.
  • ‘Coffee and Conversation’ with State Reps. Gael Tarleton and Reuven Carlyle: 1 p.m. at Sip & Ship. Talk to local politicians about issues in our community. All are welcome.
  • Ballard History Walk: Lumber, Libraries & Liquor – oh, my! Discover how these made the Ballard we love so much! 10 am to 11:45 am, meeting at Bergen Place Park (Market St. & Leary Ave) Call or text 206-504-0916 to reserve your spot in history!  $15 per person  (limited to 15 people).
  • Free yoga in the park: Every Saturday starting July 25th a free yoga class will be held in Ballard Commons Park with instructors from the Ballard Health Club. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through September. Bring a yoga mat! All levels of experience welcome.
  • Live Music
    • Walter Salas-Humara, w/ Transceiver (Terri and Rich from Walkabouts) at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) at 6 p.m. Tickets $10.
    •  Thrasher Presents: Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers w/ Buffalo Jones at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $20.
    • Joel RL Phelps The Downer Trio, Mint Mile and Zebra Hunt at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) 9 p.m.  Tickets $10.
    • Jazz at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St). 7 p.m.  Susan Carr Ensemble $10 cover – (admission proceeds go to a family who lost their home in a fire). 9 p.m.:  Roxi Copland, $8 cover.

SUNDAY, September 27:

  • Ballard High School cheer camp fundraiser: 9:30 a.m. to noon. BHS cheer squad to teach students (K-5)  cheers, chants and dances. Performance at noon. $35 per camper, all funds going to support the BHS cheer program.
  • Ballard Farmer’s Market along Ballard Ave from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Click here to see this week’s specials.
  • Live Music
    • Open mic at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) sign-up at 7:30 p.m.
    •  A Special Acoustic Performance By Everlast w/ Massy Ferguson at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Tickets $20.
    • Origami Ghosts, Erik Blood and William Hall at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW) 8 p.m.  Tickets $8.

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