Next week, Seattle’s “ham-azing” sketch comedy show “Porktacular!” will take the stage at the Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St). The performers are from Pork Filled Players, Seattle’s Asian American […]
Author: Meghan Walker
SeafoodFest still looking for volunteers to help wrangle ice, set up and tear down
The SeafoodFest is just a week away, and the organizers are asking for more volunteers. Photo from last year’s SeafoodFest Sue Allegra from the Ballard Chamber of Commerce writes that […]
Kickin’ Boot Whiskey Kitchen to open soon in Old Ballard
Hold onto your hats, whiskey lovers, there’s a new bar in town: it’s called the Kickin’ Boot Whiskey Kitchen, and it’s going in the historic Henry Whyte Building at 5309 […]
Nearby: Guerilla gardening, homegrown July 4th parade, bridge painting, and more
Here are stories making headlines in nearby neighborhoods: Superheroes seen ‘guerilla gardening’ in Greenwood Maple Leaf greets July 4 with homegrown parade Pedestrian hit by motorcycle on Elliott Ave Magnolia […]
Shaken not stirred: Golden Beetle offers cocktail classes
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to create a great cocktail, you’re in luck: Ballard’s Golden Beetle (1733 NW Market St) is offering a series of four hands-on cocktail […]
‘Walk Bike Ride Challenge’ is now on
The city is encouraging people to walk, bike or ride the bus more often, and they’ve created a challenge to help sweeten the deal. In the Seattle Department of Transportation’s […]
4th of July fireworks
Today is the 4th of July, which means a vacation day for much of Seattle. Nearby festivities include a fireworks display and party on Lake Union and its surrounding parks, […]
Hot Tub Boats hit it big on Seattle waters
By Almeera Anwar It’s been called one of the most luxurious things imaginable and many who have tried it would agree. It’s a hot tub inside of a boat, and […]
Macleod’s Scottish Pub rolls out new cocktail menu
Macleod’s Scottish Pub (5200 Ballard Ave NW), which opened late last year, is unveiling a new cocktail menu tonight that was created by Bastille’s bar manager, Erik Carlson. He’ll be […]
Plan ahead for the 4th of July
Tomorrow is Independence Day, and the city is gearing up for the mid-week holiday. Here is a list of notices about the 4th of July: Garbage pickup is normal, however […]
Crown Hill Grocery Outlet hosts food drive
The 2nd annual “Independence from Hunger” campaign has started at Grocery Outlet stores, including the Crown Hill location. The food drive also includes two barbecue fundraisers on July 14 and […]
Ballard Ave Pub has closed
The Ballard Ave Pub quietly closed over the weekend. Their sign has disappeared, and most of the windows are taped off. No word yet on why the sudden closure. We’ll […]
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