Ballard Weekender: Middle school reading marathon, circus performance and charity poker

Danielle Anthony-Goodwin Ballard

It is the end of the week and time to enjoy your weekend in Ballard. Check out these exciting events going on in our neighborhood:

Friday, November 15:

  • Ghostlight Theatricals present “Rope” at the Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St) from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Two Gatsby-era ivy-leaguers decide to murder a friend of theirs, just to prove they can get away with it. Tickets are $12 for students, seniors and TPS and $15 for general admission. Click here to buy tickets.

Saturday, November 16:

  • City-wide middle school Reading Marathon at Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW) from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. All Middle school students are invited to spend time reading (and eating pizza and snacks) at selected Seattle Public Libraries. The school with the most hours wins a lovely banner and bragging rights. Click here for more details.
  • Ballard Labs Happy Hour and Charity Poker Night at 1416 NW 46th St, Suite 301 from 6 p.m. The folks at Ballard Labs are hosting a free happy hour with 3 Howls Distillery. All donations will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The charity poker tournament will start at 8pm sharp. Buy-ins are $10. All the proceeds go to the winner’s charity of choice. Click here for more details.
  • Ghostlight Theatricals present “Rope” at the Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St) from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Two Gatsby-era ivy-leaguers decide to murder a friend of theirs, just to prove they can get away with it. Tickets are $12 for students, seniors and TPS and $15 for general admission. Click here to buy tickets.
  • Duo Finneli circus performance at Ballard Brothers (5305 15th Ave NW) at 8 p.m. Enjoy a fun circus performance for all ages. Duo Finneli often perform at Pike Place Market. Click here for more information.

Sunday, November 17:

  • Ballard Farmers Markets along Ballard Ave from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Click here to see this week’s specials.
  • 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 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.

Do you know of an event happening this weekend or in future in our neighborhood? You can submit it on our brand new events calendar here on MyBallard.com, or email the information to tips@myballard.com to ensure we include it in our weekly weekend roundup.

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