Saturday, March 24 is the Leif-to-Leif 5K Fun Run/Walk, Norwegian Cultural Heritage Day, and Taste of Norway celebration at the Leif Erickson Lodge in Ballard (2245 NW 57th St). The race […]
Author: Meghan Walker
Safe Parking Program underway in Ballard and expanding to new areas
The “Safe Parking Program,” an opportunity for car campers to park in a safe place with facilities, is now underway at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church (2400 NW 85th St.) in Ballard. […]
“Ballard Out Loud” at Egan’s tonight
Tonight at Egan’s Ballard Jam House, the Ballard Writer’s Collective will put on a new live event called Ballard Out Loud. The event will feature storytelling, off-the-cuff. Ingrid Ricks from […]
New restaurant/bar opening on Ballard Ave.
When The Gerald‘s owners were brainstorming names and themes for their new restaurant, they kept going back to one idea: classic American. On Friday, when they pull back the curtains […]
Celebrate Ivar’s 107th birthday with $1.07 entrees
Today is the founder of Ivar’s 107th birthday, and in celebration, the restaurants are offering $1.07 entrees all day in honor of their “flounder” Ivar Haglund. Patrons must purchase one […]
Parkour Visions offers summer camp program
Correction: Parkour Visions is no longer located in Ballard; their correct address is 1210 West Nickerson Street in Queen Anne. Earlier: Parkour Visions on the Ballard/Fremont line (4216 6th Ave NW) is […]
Ballard Jazz Festival tickets now on sale
The 10th annual Ballard Jazz Festival, happening April 18 – 21, is one of Ballard’s biggest music events of the year. Tickets for the event are on sale now, discounted if […]
Seattle Empty Bowls raises funds for Ballard Food Bank
As we posted on Friday, the Seattle Empty Bowls organization helped put on a fundraiser to help raise money for the Ballard Food Bank. The fundraiser, which was yesterday at […]
Zak’s reopens with a new identity
By Almeera Anwar A fresh coat of paint, more seating, and an assortment of new food options has transformed Zak’s on NW Market St. into an entirely new restaurant. “We decided […]
The Counter has closed
This week, Ballard burger joint The Counter shut its doors for good. The Counter, near the Ballard Bridge at 4609 14th Ave NW, opened in 2009. With failed attempts at reaching […]
City of Seattle seeks candidates for Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board is seeking a new member to join their seven-member group. The City of Seattle is inviting local architects, “with a particular interest in the […]
Ballard Coffee Works: softly open now, grand opening to come soon
The long-awaited opening of Ballard Coffee Works is now here, as the coffee shop opened its doors for a soft opening this week. Owner Sebastian Simsch says there are still […]
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