Friday, Sept. 27
Olaf's Grand Opening
What: This weekend will be our Grand Opening at Olaf’s in Ballard. Beginning at 3pm Friday September 27th, From Friday to Sunday, Olaf's will commence three days of Craft Beer, Cocktails and Wine specials along with Live Music, Pinball, Football and Shenanigans! Wear a wig on Friday to be eligible for door prizes and merchandise. Saturday begins with Husky football at 4pm on the Big Screen in the Vagina Room followed by live bluegrass music from Cumberland Rise and Sweet Lou’s Sour Mash with drink specials all night. Seahawks Sunday starts at 9:45am with a HUGE game against the Texans.
Where: Olaf's (6301 24th Ave NW)
When: 3 p.m.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Olafs/486494861426336
Joey Kline at Toast Ballard
What: Joey Klineplays from his own archives of original songs from Montana to Seattle. No cover
Where: Toast Ballard
When: 7:30 p.m. (5615 24th Ave W)
More info: https://www.facebook.com/ToastBallard
Comedy Sportz
What: ComedySportz is improv comedy played as a sport. The show pits two teams of comedians against each other in a variety of games, in which they compete for audience laughter.
Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St)
When: 10:30 p.m.
More info: http://comedysportzseattle.com/
Saturday, Sept. 28
Coffee Cupping at Tony's Coffee Bar
What: Try different coffees from around the world, learn about the complexities of each coffee, become a knowledgeable coffee genius in an hour. This week they will be focusing on decafs.
When: Noon
Where: Tony’s Coffee Bar (7001 3rd Ave NW)
More info: http://tonyscoffeebar.tumblr.com/
Autumn Apple Pressing Community Garden Party
What: We’re raising funds and awareness for our community garden. Join us to press apples, enjoy delicious treat, explore the community garden, meet your neighbors, and win door prizes. Suggested donation of $5 helps support future projects at Greg’s P-Patch.
Where: Greg’s Garden P-Patch (Corner of 14th Ave NW & NW 54th St.
When: 1-5 p.m.
More info: www.facebook.com/events/1381835408714060/
Folklore Society & Northwest Seaport Present Debra Cowan
What: With a voice that blends Celtic and Appalachian styles, Debra Cowan performs a cappella and with guitar, interpreting a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk songs. Her performances gives listeners old and new story-songs reflecting the human experiences, comedic short ditties all the while encouraging the audience to join in on choruses and refrains.
Where: Phinney Neighborhood Center (6532 Phinney Ave N)
When: 7:30 p.m. Mark Graham will open.
Price: Tickets $16; $13 SFS/PNA/NW Seaport members, seniors; $7/kids.
More info: www.seafolklore.org or www.nwseaport.org
Olaf's Grand Opening
What: Olaf's continues their grand opening weekend with Husky football at 4 p.m. on the big screen in the Pussy Room, followed by live bluegrass music from Cuberland Rise and Sweet Lou's Sour Mash with drink specials all night.
Where: Olaf's (6301 24th Ave NW)
When: 4 p.m.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Olafs/486494861426336
Comedy Sportz
What: ComedySportz is improv comedy played as a sport. The show pits two teams of comedians against each other in a variety of games, in which they compete for audience laughter.
Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St)
When: Kids matinee, 2 p.m.; Regular, 10:30 p.m.
More info: http://comedysportzseattle.com/
Sunday, Sept. 29
Olaf's Grand Opening
What: The last day of Olaf's grand opening weekend will feature the big Seahawks game at 9:45 a.m. the Texans.
Where: Olaf's (6301 24th Ave NW)
When: 9:45 a.m.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Olafs/486494861426336
10th Annual Sustainable Ballard Festival
What: Free, family-friendly, and full of surprises. Festival goers can test ride an electric bike, sample Ballard craft brews and food, win prizes, catch some live music on the solar-powered main stage, watch chef demonstrations, press fresh cider, and meet goats, chickens, rabbits, and ducks. With more than 75 exhibitors, the Festival is a fun opportunity to learn, get inspired, and discover new ways to live more lightly on the earth.
Where: Ballard Commons Park (5501 22nd Ave NW)
When: 11-6 p.m.
More info: www.SustainableBallard.org or www.sustainableballard.org/festival/
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 Ave NW, between Vernon Pl NW and 22nd Ave NW
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
More info: http://ballardfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/
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