There are plenty of the local events to choose from this weekend. If you want to add your event to the schedule, email us at tips@myballard.com.
Have a great weekend!
FRIDAY, December 11:
- Aquavit Skål! Scandinavian Spirits opens at Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St). Exhibit runs through February 28, 2016
- Ballard High School Boys Basketball Team at Ballard High School Gym (1418 NW 65th St) opens their home schedule vs. Franklin HS Quakers team at 7pm. Ezell’s Famous Chicken will have their food truck at the BHS gym from 4:30-8pm, with $1 from every purchase going back to support the program.
- ARC Dance presents Nutcracker Sweets. Various showtimes, view here for times and tickets
- Live Music
- PRIVATE PARTY at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW)
- The Maldoggies Family Christmas! The Moondoggies and the Maldives, 9pm, $18 at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW)
- 7pm – Holiday Swing with Chip Parker (vocals) – with Steve Rice (piano), Dan O’Brien (bass) and D’Vonne Lewis (drums) ($10 cover)
9pm – Blues Christmas Show with Mary McPage and the Susan Carr Ensemble ($10 cover)at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St) - The Hoot Hoots, The Weather Machine, Lonely Mountain Lovers, 9pm, $10 at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave. NW)
SATURDAY, December 12:
- Ballard Art Walk 6pm-9pm, various venues
- The Market Singers present: Mysteries and Miracles at Ballard First Lutheran Church (NW 65th St. and 20th Ave NW). Plenty of live music and Christmas spirit. Cost: free and everyone is welcome
- ARC Dance presents Nutcracker Sweets. Various showtimes, view here for times and tickets
- Live Music
- The Maldoggies Family Christmas! The Moondoggies and the Maldives, 9pm, $15 at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW)
- The Who Tribute Night, 9pm, $10 at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW)
- Hammerschlaggen, The JV, and Def Leprechaun, 9pm, $8 at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW)
- 7pm – Overton Berry Ensemble- with Rick Spano (drums), Jeff Davies (bass) and guest artists Bernie Jacobs (flute/sax/vocals) and Jennifer Hopper (vocals) ($15 cover/$25 both shows) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show
9pm – Overton Berry Ensemble (Second Show) ($15 cover) NOTE: We are not accepting any more reservations for this show at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St).
SUNDAY, December 13:
- Winterfest on NW 65th Street– 11am-2pm at Cafe Bambino (405 NW 65th St), meet Santa Claus, local artists, crafts vendors, and enjoy amazing coffee, cocoa. All donations to benefit the Ballard Boys and Girls Club.
- LuciaFest at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church (2400 NW 85th Street), 5pm, free and everyone is welcome
- Jim Marcotte & The Breakthrough A Night of Blues, Jazz and Rock at Substation (645 NW 45th St): starting in December every 2nd Sunday of Each Month will feature Singer/Songwiter/
Guitarist who plays not only his own original music, but an extensive library of classic rock to current rock, standards. Both instrumental and with vocals. Cost: free, but donations to the band are greatly appreciate - ARC Dance presents Nutcracker Sweets. Various showtimes, view here for times and tickets
- December Movies: Gremlins at King’s Hardware
- Ballard Farmer’s Market along Ballard Ave from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Ballard Elk’s Club Dancing with Lauren, 7-11, $7, Ballard Elks Lodge #827, (6411 Seaview Ave)
- Live Music
- Open mic at Conor Byrne Pub (5140 Ballard Ave NW) sign-up at 7:30 p.m.
- Take Warning Presents: Jared & The Mill w/ Brumby+ Jake Hemming & The Bereaved, 8pm, $13 at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW
- The Farmhand Girls, Local Points, Charlie and the Rays, 8pm, $8 at Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave NW)