The Sámi Film Festival, featuring storytellers from the Indigenous people of northern Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the Kola Peninsula in Russia, is coming to Ballard in early February.

Jul 12, 2024 · The festival runs from 5 p.m. Friday, July 12 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Some of the highlights include: Free live music happening all weekend at the main stage on 22nd Ave NW and Ballard Ave (across from the bell tower); Festi-Bowl skateboarding competition Saturday, July 13th, from 12-8 p.m. at Ballard Commons skatepark; Salmon BBQ on Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday ...

Feb 23, 2024 · The Ballard SeafoodFest is returning this July for its 50th year. The Ballard SeafoodFest brings about 75,000 people to the neighborhood every summer for three days of live music, art, activities, and, of course, plenty of seafood.. This year’s festival will be from July 12 to 14. Returning this year is the Festi-Bowl, the all-ages, all-abilities skateboard event.

Oct 7, 2024 · There’s a new bar and restaurant on Ballard Ave: Roam has just opened at 5105 Ballard Ave NW. Roam is in the space where Ballard Loft used to operate, which closed in July. Roam owner Nicole Healy told My Ballard that the concept has been “a long-standing vision” that has “developed over many years in the industry.”

Dec 19, 2023 · Carrington became friends with the ballet colleague who owned the figure, and bought it from them to start his own collection. In 2015, after the ballet retired the Sendak production and put the figures into storage, Carrington …

Dec 23, 2024 · The local bar The Stepping Stone is closing after 17 years at 5903 24th Ave NW. The Stepping Stone was served a notice to vacate earlier this month. Owner Liz Nielsen told My Ballard that they have…

The Sámi Film Festival, featuring storytellers from the Indigenous people of northern Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the Kola Peninsula in Russia, is coming to Ballard in early February.

Aug 15, 2024 · Fish Ladder Lounge (4910 Leary Ave NW) has announced that they’re closing their doors at the end of the month. The owners of Fish Ladder Lounge—Alison Soike and her partner Ryan Faniel—shared the news on social media that the building owner has decided not to renew their lease, forcing them to close their doors.. Soike and Faniel opened Fish Ladder Lounge just over a year ago in May 2023 ...

Nov 8, 2024 · Due to wet weather, this weekend’s Ballard Bridge closure has been cancelled. The bridge closure was planned for Nov. 8 through 11 as part of the 15th Ave NW and Ballard Bridge paving and upgrades project.. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) said in an email they do have plans for another weekend closure, but need dry weather to complete the work so they haven’t yet determined ...

Dec 20, 2018 · Lately, we’ve been getting questions about volunteer opportunities in Ballard. With some very active nonprofits in the area, there are a number of ways to give back to the community, so we thought we’d put together a list of local organizations and their needs.