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2nd Annual Herring, Smørrebrød & Snaps!

SKÅL Beer Hall 5429 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

Partake in the Nordic tradition of pickled herring & open-faced sandwiches paired with aquavit. Featured menu available all day. Live music outside 2-6pm Rare Norwegian aquavits from our “vault”. Reservations strongly encouraged

Drink & Think: Norse Mythology

SKÅL Beer Hall 5429 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

Who were the Norse Gods? What did they stand for? What were some of their stories? NW Viking Alliance Elder Seth Tufteland will teach an overview of the Norse Pantheon and how they relate to current day as well. Come learn about Odin, Thor, Loki, and more as we explore about the Gods the Vikings […]

$10

Public Talk: The Inner Science of Meditation

Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th Avenue NW, Seattle, WA, United States

The inner science of meditation fulfills our deepest wish - our wish for happiness. In this special talk and meditation, learn to apply meditation and Buddhist psychology to discover real happiness. Gen Kelsang Rigpa, Buddhist monk and Western US National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition, will teach us how to develop a positive, […]

Seattle Speed Dating 2.0 in Capitol Hill!

Bar Vacilando 405 15th Ave E,, Seattle, WA, United States

CitySwoon's unique and successful matched speed dating is returning to Seattle, to Capitol Hill! Experience our fresh take on traditional speed dating. Fill out a profile in under 5 minutes and be matched on a series of 6-8 quick-fire date rounds to THE most compatible singles in the room. Check-in is on your phone, with […]

$39

PhinneyWood Art Walk

Come out for art and eats in the neighborhood during the PhinneyWood Art Walk! Enjoy local art of all types: photography, sculpture, collage, oils, watercolors, prints, glass, metal and fiber art, ceramics, and mixed media. This weekend will be more than a gallery walk, it’s a neighborhood party with music and performances at participating businesses, […]

Free

Northwest Dharma Celebration 2023

Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th Avenue NW, Seattle, WA, United States

The Northwest Dharma Celebration is a special event held every year at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington. This event provides an opportunity for people from all over the Northwest to gather together and receive blessing empowerments, listen to Dharma teachings, and engage in meditation retreat. This year features the empowerment of Prajnaparamita, a female Buddha who […]

Ballard Clay Grand Opening Party

Ballard Clay 2834 NW Market St, Seattle, WA

Ballard Clay is hosting a party celebrating our official open from 2- 8 pm on Saturday, September 9th. Come play on a pottery wheel or see what you can hand-build from a pound of clay. Shop the retail section featuring pottery from owner, Rebecca Sorensen. All proceeds from retail sales at the grand opening will […]

Free

Free Live Music Fundraiser for Ballard Food Bank

Showboat 4358B Leary Way NW, Seattle, United States

Stop by ShowBoat on Leary Way Saturday 4-7pm! Free entry and all ages & dogs allowed. Full bar with ID. The band Sky Landing is headlining this show with several openers and wanted to focus on helping out our neighborhood foodbank! ShowBoat will be donating a portion of the days proceeds and will have donation […]

Free

A Toast to You – Monster Celebrates 15 Years in Ballard

Monster: Art, Clothing & Gifts 5000 20th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Date: Saturday, September 9th, 2023 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm during the Ballard Art Walk Location: Monster in Ballard, 1716 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 On Saturday, September 9th, 2023, 6:00-9:00pm, Monster celebrates 15 years in the Ballard neighborhood by throwing “A Toast to You,” a party involving friendship, […]

Free

Fall Kickoff Sunday AT Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church

Everyone is invited to Our Redeemer's, September 10th Fall Kickoff. Learn about what we are planning this Fall and beyond! There will be a Ministry Fair. Discover opportunities to connect through music, social justice, faith formation, building and facility and office support needs, and more! This is a chance to learn more about what we […]

Free

PUNSLAM

Showboat 4358B Leary Way NW, Seattle, United States

It's like a rap battle...but with puns. Anyone can attend, compete, and judge! It starts with bracketed rounds of matching wits to narrow down contestants to the best. Comedians do sets in between and then compete against each other. At the end, the best comedian and the best novice go pun to pun to win […]

$6

Climate Science on Tap: Alternative Proteins

Bickersons Brewhouse in Ballard 1514 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA, United States

Our food systems have an outsized influence on global climate: worldwide, they account for over a quarter of current greenhouse gas emissions — with animal agriculture alone responsible for 15% of global emissions, roughly equivalent to the emissions from the entire transportation sector (according to a 2022 report by BCG). The alternative protein sector, comprised […]

Free

Dogtoberfest at Dirty Couch Brewing

Dirty Couch Brewing 2715 West Fort Street, Seattle, WA, United States

We’re excited to kick-off the 2023 Oktoberfest celebrations with our very own Dogtoberfest on September 16th! Barriga Llena Taco Stand will be serving street tacos from 4:00-8:00 pm and local artists Magnolia Steel Band and Rick & Lisa Seattle Duo are playing music from 4:00-6:00 pm. Take a picture with your dog at the Brewery […]

Free

Through Adam’s Eyes

Cathedral 5449 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, IA, United States

Join us for a one-night special event as we unveil a previously unseen body of photographic artwork by the late Adam Thompson. Adam is an Emmy nominated photo- journalist who has contributed to multiple outlets and publications, including King 5 in Seattle. His love for photography and film was more than a hobby, it was […]

Free

2023 Bite of PhinneyWood

Phinney Neighborhood Association (lower parking lot near the brick building) 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

Did you miss out on the inaugural Bite of PhinneyWood in 2022? Don’t miss out this year, as tickets are now on sale for this year’s Bite, which will be on Sunday, September 17th! VIP entry is from 1-2 pm, general admission starts 2-5 pm. The Bite showcases 20 of the amazing restaurants and cafes […]

$25 – $75

Speed Dating 2.0 in Ballard, Ages 35-49

Station 18 Drinks & Eats, 5425 Russell Ave NW, Seattle 5425 Russell Ave NW, Seattle, Philippines

Following hugely popular demand, CitySwoon's unique and successful matched speed dating is returning to Ballard! Experience our fresh take on traditional speed dating. Fill out a profile in under 5 minutes and be matched on a series of 6-8 quick-fire date rounds to THE most compatible singles in the room. Check-in is on your phone, […]

$39

Mushroom Foraging Class

SKÅL Beer Hall 5429 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

Forage wild mushrooms and up your hunter-gatherer ways! You'll learn how to identify the most easily distinguishable edible mushrooms in the region, what kinds of habitat in which to find them, and basics about equipment and etiquette. This class is for the beginner or for those who just want to learn more about what they […]

$10

Darrah Blanton Dance – Children’s Dance Classes

Registration is open for the Fall session at Darrah Blanton Dance! Brain-compatible dance education in a nurturing environment with an emphasis on conceptual learning and creative exploration, featuring the Brain Dance. Fall 2023 Seattle: Ballard classes at the Sunset Hill Community Club (3003 NW 66th St, Seattle, WA 98117) September 21-January 25 No class Nov […]

$325