Friday, May 31
Ballard Bike Street Party
What: Celebrate the Bike Month finale with hundreds of other bicyclists at the annual Ballard Street Party. Cascade Bicycle Club transforms the heart of Ballard into a bike block party, and you're invited!
Where: Bergen Place Park
When: Friday, May 31, 4-7 p.m.
More info: http://www.cbcef.org/btw/btw_afterparty.html
Ballard High School presents “Songs for a New World”
What: Ballard High School Playmakers present Jason Robert Brown’s musical revue, which transports his audience from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to a ledge 57 stories above Fifth Avenue to meet a startling array of characters. Purchase tickets at https://www.showtix4u.com
Where: Ballard High School, Earl Kelly Performing Arts Center (1418 N.W. 65th St.)
When: Friday, May 31, 7:30 p.m.
More info: http://www.ballardperformingarts.org/
SketchFest at Ballard Underground
What: The entire month of June is going to be chocked full of all of Seattle's best sketch comedy. Experience a huge chunk of the wonderful script/character focused comedians which Seattle has to offer. On Friday, SketchFest will host "Comedy Contest for a Cause: A World Beyond Oil" and "Princess."
Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Lower Level)
When: Friday, May 31, Comedy Contest for a cause starts at 7 p.m., Princess starts at 9 p.m.
More info: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/374045
Saturday, June 1
Whittier Heights Annual Garage Sale
What: Neighbors all over Whittier Heights will be hosting garage sales.
When: Saturday, June 1
Where: Whittier Heights Neighborhood
More info: Brad Wakeman at Brad@LakeRE.com
Concerts at the Locks
Enjoy free music while you visit the Ballard Locks. On Saturday, the Boeing Employees Concert Band will be playing.
Where: Ballard Locks
When: Saturday, June 1, 2 p.m.
More info: http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/LocksandDams/Chittend…
Relay for Life
What: It's too late to sign up, but you can still cheer on and support the teams who will be walking on the Whitman Middle School Track from 2 p.m. on Saturday to 8 a.m. on Sunday to support a cure for cancer.
Where: Whitman Middle School Track (9201 15th Ave NW)
Description: Relay For Life is a celebration of survivorship – an occasion to express hope and our shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love. Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track at all times throughout the night..Check out
http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY13GW?fr_id=50502&p…
SNAP: Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparation
What: Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) is offered at various libraries throughout the City to help residents and neighborhoods become well prepared for disasters. This interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! more info at
Where: Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW)
When: June 1, 6-7:30 p.m.
More info: http://www.spl.org/locations/ballard-branch/balevents-at-this-branch
Ballard High School presents “Songs for a New World”
What: Ballard High School Playmakers present Jason Robert Brown’s musical revue, which transports his audience from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to a ledge 57 stories above Fifth Avenue to meet a startling array of characters. Purchase tickets at https://www.showtix4u.com
Where: Ballard High School, Earl Kelly Performing Arts Center (1418 N.W. 65th St.)
When: Saturday, June 1, 7:30 p.m.
More info: http://www.ballardperformingarts.org/
SketchFest at Ballard Underground
What: The entire month of June is going to be chocked full of all of Seattle's best sketch comedy. Experience a huge chunk of the wonderful script/character focused comedians which Seattle has to offer. On Saturday, SketchFest will host "Ubiquitous They: Pass More Pleasently & Pork Filled Players" and "Jason 'n' SPike & Drop the Root Beer and Run."
Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Lower Level)
When: Saturday, June 1, Ubiquitous They starts at 7 p.m., Jason 'n' Spike starts at 8:30 p.m.
More info: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/374045
Sunday, June 2
Ballard Farmers Market
What: Ballard Farmer's Market is open year-round and features fresh produce from local farmers, flowers, trinkets, street entertainment and more.
Where: Ballard Avenue NW, between Vernon Place NW and 22nd Avenue NW
When: Sunday, June 2, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
More info: http://ballardfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/
Concerts at the Locks
Enjoy free music while you visit the Ballard Locks. On Saturday, the Boeing Employees Concert Band will be playing.
Where: Ballard Locks
When: Sunday, June 2, 2 p.m.
More info: http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/LocksandDams/Chittend…
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