Meghan Walker (via My Ballard)
Here’s your weekly events roundup for Oct. 20 – 25 in Ballard.
This week features crafts, trivia, Kraken watch parties, Halloween events, a community soccer game, and fall fundraisers. Enjoy!
Tuesday, Oct. 20
- Open Mic Poetry Night at The Ink Drinker, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
- First ever Poetry Night at The Ink Drinker, sign ups start at 6 p.m. and performances start at 6:30 p.m. Eight minute slots, free.
- Trivia Night at Ballard Beer Box, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
- Prizes for the winning team, all-ages, and dogs welcome.
- Book Release Party: Lyndsay Faye’s Raven, Swoon City, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Join for a conversation with Lyndsay Faye, author of Raven, in conversation with Stephen from Peyton June, author of Monsters We Made and more. Free.
- Kraken VS Red Wings – Game Day at Ballard Beer Box, 6:30 – 10 p.m.
- Watch party as Seattle Kraken take on the Detroit Red Wings. Free.
- Emo Night Music Bingo, Channel Marker Cider, 7 – 9 p.m.
- Test your music knowledge, sing along to your favorite hits, and compete for prizes at the weekly Music Bingo nights. Match songs instead of numbers as you play, enjoy a different theme each week—from throwback classics to pop hits and everything in between—and win fun prizes. Free.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
- Fall Fundraiser for Edible Hope Kitchen, 6 – 8 p.m.
- “Edible Hope Kitchen has served hot meals and strengthened community in Ballard for over 40yrs. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and look ahead to the next 40 years at our annual fall bash.” Dinner by local restaurants and Edible Hope Kitchen’s chefs, drinks from Old Stove. Raffle, auction items, and raise-the-paddle.
- Romance Book Club – Sportsball, Swoon City, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
- “Can’t stop thinking about Heated Rivalry? We’ve got your back—and your next fix. Come join Swoon City’s Sports Romance Book Club to find your next swoony sports read. Our books span straight and queer relationships, as well as pretty much every sport under the sun.” This month’s book is “Hot Shot” by Piper Rayne.
- Book Trivia at The Ink Drinker, 8 – 9:30 p.m.
- Free book trivia, prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Teams and solo players welcome.
- Drinkers with Knitting Problems – Craft Night, Hazlewood, 8 – 11 p.m
Thursday, Oct. 22
- Ballard Teen Clean, Ballard Community Center, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
- “Join Ballard Community Center in commemorating ‘Week Without Violence’ as we clean up our neighborhood streets. Our theme this year, ‘Be The Light,’ encourages us to be model citizens and encourage others to positively impact our local communities.” Bags and gloves provided. Service learning hours provided to high school students. Ages 12-17 welcome.
- Viking Blood: Premodern Scandinavia and Thereafter, National Nordic Museum, 6 – 7 p.m.
- “What did blood mean to the Vikings, and what work did (and does) it do? This lecture will follow blood’s paths in epic and praise poetry, sagas, learned literature, and art from the Scandinavian Middle Ages.” $10.
- Craft Cocktail – Marbled Trays, Niche Gallery, 6 – 8 p .m.
- “Learn how to make stunning marbled ink drink trays that will beautifully feature favorite fall glassware, candles and more. We will be turning ordinary tiles into stunning statement pieces as you customize your own drink tray with chic handles and vibrant alcohol ink designs. Need some elevated spooky decor for Halloween? Lean in to blacks and golds, or play around with colors that suit you year-round —anything goes!” $95
- Dirty Couch Brewing Thursday Trivia, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
- Head in the Clouds Trivia with Kaosamai Thai food truck.
- Kraken VS Utah Mammoth – Game Day at Ballard Beer Box, 7 -10 p.m.
- Watch party for Seattle Kraken taking on the Utah Mammoth. Free, all ages.
- The Wildwoods at Sunset Tavern, 8 – 10:30 p.m.
- “Come spend an evening with The Wildwoods, an Americana folk trio from Lincoln, Nebraska, known for soaring three-part harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and magnetic live chemistry. Violin, guitar, upright bass, and intertwined voices blend the warmth and nostalgia of classic folk with a fresh, modern sound.” $28.84
Friday, Oct. 23
- The Cowl Class (no knitting experience required), The Seattle Knitting Lab, 1 – 5 p.m.
- “In this class, you will design and create a two-color patterned knitted cowl. We will start with a basic introduction to machine knitting and practice by making a small sample swatch. Then we will get to work knitting our own projects. Each student will have access to their own knitting machine for the entire class.” $200
Saturday, Oct. 24
- Ballard Soccer Cup, Ballard Community Center, 12 – 4 p.m.
- “Come play in our 5v5 social soccer tournament from 12pm-4pm. All skill levels are welcome. Sign up individually and request up to two people to have on your team. We’ll put together teams of 6 (5 field players, 1 sub, no goalies) and each team is guaranteed three games with the top two teams facing off at the end.” Free. 15 years and older.
- Trunk or Treat, Ballard First Lutheran, 2 – 4 p.m.
- Decorated cars with Halloween themes, Read-a-Rama story time, free books.
- Painting Class: Painted Wreaths, Swoon City, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- “Channel your love of nature’s colors, forms, and seasons in a painted wreath. This class will cover basic design principles and beginning gouache techniques. All levels are welcome.” $75
- ARC After Dark Halloween Party & Fundraiser & Monster Bash, ARC Dance Space, 6 – 9 p.m.
- Two parties:
- Monster Bash for kids ages 5+, costume party, cupcake walk, dancing.
- ARC After Dark 21+ Halloween party and fundraiser, cocktails, Thriller dance lessons.
- Tannahill Weavers Return to Phinney, Phinney Center, 7:30 – 10 p.m.
- “The Tannahills are Scottish Trad Music Hall of Fame Inductees, and are considered national treasures. They are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands, and have received worldwide acclaim for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts. They were the first traditional band to add the iconic bagpipes to their repertoire.” Tickets $10-28
Sunday, Oct. 25
- Ballard Farmer’s Market, Ballard Ave, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.(recurring)
- Open since 2000, the Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle’s first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington state farmers. The Market has operated along the historic cobblestone stretch of Ballard Avenue NW between Vernon Place and 22nd Avenue.
- Wicker Ways: Make Your Own Wicker Basket, Swoon City, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Learn to make your own wicker basket made from reeds, inspired by the upcoming release of the movie Wicker. $90
- Celebrate Filipino American History Month at Bakke Coffee Museum, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- “We’re excited to welcome MIXT Cafe, which brews specialty drinks from rice “coffee” (kapeng bigas), a toasted-rice tradition from Filipino farms and kitchens, with flavors from a mixed-culture upbringing. Founded by Kasey Acob, a second-generation Filipino American from the Yakima Valley, MIXT joins us Sunday, October 25, at the Bakke Coffee Museum.” Free.
- Crown Hill-O-Ween Pet Parade, Crown Hill Park, 1 – 5 p.m.
- Pet parade and costume contest with five categories: Spookiest, funniest, most creative, best group, and best in show. Free, but they’ll be collecting pet food for the Ballard Food Bank.
- Book Club – Reading the Rainbow, Mighty-O-Donuts, hosted by Swoon City, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
- October’s pick is “Payback’s a Witch” by Lana Harper, free to attend. Held at Mighty-O-Donuts across the street from Swoon City.
- Weaving Class: Cobwebber Broom, Swoon City,
- Learn to make a witchy or wizardy broom, open to beginners. $100.
Photo: Crown Hill Village
