Looking for something fun to try on the westside as the week comes to a close and the weekend beckons?

Check out this list of possibilities, selected by news intern Jade Buchanan-Moh :

BALLARD

Head to Ballard for Hi Crime, Lofty Stills, Jason McCue. Hi Crime’s airy psychedelic melodies are beautifully complemented by Lofty Stills’ somewhat sturdier but equally melodic creations. If your goal for the night is to feel as though you’re drifting among clouds, basking in the sun as a soft sea breeze kisses your cheeks, then this is the place to be.

Thursday, June 28 at 8pm

Tractor Tavern

5213 Ballard Ave NW

Seattle, WA 98107

Tickets: $10

21+

Or sign up for a cooking lesson, focused on Japanese okonomiyaki, from chef Becky Selengut. Filled with a rainbow of different ingredients — from fried calamari to pork belly to shiitake mushrooms — it’s no wonder these taste sensations are a staple in Japanese cuisine. Topped with bonito flakes and handmade sauces, think “the soul food of Japan.”

Thursday, June 28 & Friday, June 29 from 6-9:30pm

The Pantry

1417 NW 70thSt

Seattle, WA 98117

Cost: $90

If you're looking for a good film but haven't found any summer blockbusters that fit your fancy head to Peddler Movie Night at Peddler Brewery. Peddler’s movie night features a wide array of films — ranging from Sandlot to Bridesmaids to Indiana Jones — shown at their covered outdoor beer garden. Bonus: you can even bring your dog. What could be better than a warm summer night spent enjoying an excellent movie with your favorite canine companion?

Thursday, June 28 at 8:30pm and Thursday, July 5 at 8:30pm

Peddler Brewing Company

1514 NW Leary Way

Seattle, WA 98107

Cost: free

After something a little more artsy? Try Northern Exposure: Contemporary Nordic Arts Revealed. The sculpture of contemporary Scandinavian artists Cajsa von Zeipel and Kim Simonsson create a clean and minimalist yet intricate and surreal atmosphere. Zeipel’s work showcases expression through sexuality, all while preserving a space for intimacy and vulnerability. In contrast, Simonsson emphasizes the innocence and curiosity that is accompanied by youth. Pieces by Olafur Eliasson and Bjarne Melgaard contribute flashes of bold color, while Tori Wrånes’ unusual installations add an element of uniqueness to the exhibit.

Event details:
Tuesdays-Sundays through September 16

Nordic Museum

2655 NW Market St

Seattle, WA 98107

Tickets: $15

 

WEST SEATTLE

Go to West Seattle to watch Star Meets Sea, a Seattle-based indie rock band. With a steady rhythm, eerie vocals and resonant guitar, they are perfectly offset by Racoma’s slightly softer alternative indie vibe.

Saturday, June 30 at 8pm

Skylark Café & Club

3803 Delridge Way SW

Seattle, WA 98106

Tickets: $8

21+

Return to the Skylark for LDYCP, Bad Saint, Forest Ray. LDYCP plays melodic rock with sharp yet angelic vocals, brimming with three-part harmonies, creating piercing melodies. Bad Saint’s songs are more upbeat, raucous and guaranteed to get you on your feet and moving, while provides a good balance of both energetic rhythms and gentler, warmer songs.

Sunday, July 1 at 5pm

Skylark Café & Club

3803 Delridge Way SW

Seattle, WA 98106

Tickets: $4

All ages

For more music options, try West Seattle Soul, a night full of “funk-infused soul jazz” at Parliament Tavern on the first Thursday of everything month. The venue offers a more intimate experience paired with dinner and drinks.

Thursday, July 5 from 9pm-12am

Parliament Tavern

4210 SW Admiral Way

Seattle, WA 98116

Cost: free

21+

 

WHITE CENTER

In White Center, join the crowd at Mac’s Triangle Pub for an evening of food, drinks and casual music performances. Mac’s weekly open mic night features a range of music — from grunge to pop and professional musician to amateur artist.

Tuesday, July 3 from 9pm-Midnight

Mac’s Triangle Pub

9454 Delridge Way SW

Seattle, WA 98106

Cost: free

21+

 

BURIEN

Head to Burien for the Comedy Show at Tin Room Bar. The Tin Theater abandons its typical movie regimen in favor of a comedy show. Stocked with a full bar and a menu brimming with a variety of comfort-style foods, Tin Room is the ideal setting for a night full of food, friends, and laughs.

Thursday, June 28 at 7pm

Tin Room Bar

923 SW 152ndSt

Burien, WA 98166

Cost: free

21

 

Jade Buchanan-Moh will be a senior at University Preparatory Academy next fall, and she works for the school paper, the Puma Press. She has always enjoyed writing, learning about important issues and embarking on new experiences. She believes that journalism plays an integral role in society by helping to create an educated and informed population.