Friday, June 7
Hawaiian Bouncefest At Loyal Heights Community Center
What: We’ll have bounce houses, game stations, and prizes. Dress in your best aloha outfit. Game cost: 50 cents per ticket (some games cost more than one ticket).
Where: Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St)
When: Friday, June 7, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
More info: Call 206-684-4052 or visit https://www.facebook.com/LoyalHeightsCC?ref=tn_tnmn
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 "Princess & Pork Filled Players" and "Love Snack & Ubiquitous They: Retch."
Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Lower Level)
When: Friday, June 7, Princess & Pork Filled Players starts at 7 p.m., Love Snack & Ubiquitous They: Retch starts at 9 p.m.
More info: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/374045
Saturday, June 8
Literacy Council Fundraiser
What: The Literacy Council of Seattle is holding its annual Book Sale fundraiser. Come check out our fantastic selection of over 5000 books, sorted and selling for $1-2.
Where: Literacy Council Office (8500 14th Ave NW)
When: Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: $5 for entrance at 8 a.m.
More info: http://www.literacyseattle.org/
National Marina Day Celebration-Open Boat Event-Swapmeet
What: Marinas across the country, including Shilshole Bay Marina, invite community members to their facilities to show them the importance marinas play as family-friendly gateways to boating, and the responsibility marina personnel have as stewards of the environment.
Where: Shilshole Bay Marina (7001 Seaview Ave NW)
When: Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Concerts at the Locks
Enjoy free music while you visit the Ballard Locks. On Saturday, the Highline Community Symphonic Band will be performing.
Where: Ballard Locks
When: Saturday, June 8, 2 p.m.
More info: http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/LocksandDams/Chittend…
Ballard Artwalk
What: It's second Saturday, which means Ballard ArtWalk! During the Art Walk, artists open their studios to the public and neighborhood businesses host local art on their wall. The Ballard Art Walk showcases painting, glass art, sculpture, performance, and more, in venues from Leary Way to Shilshole, and as far north as 65th.
Where: Various locations throughout the Ballard neighborhood
When: Saturday, June 8, 6-9 p.m.
More info: Map can be found at http://ballardartwalk.blogspot.com/p/map.html
Ballard ArtWalk website: http://www.ballardartwalk.blogspot.com/
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 "Pork Filled Players & Jason 'n Spike" and "Pork Filled Players & Now with Dames."
Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Lower Level)
When: Saturday, June 8, Pork Filled Players & Jason 'n Spike starts at 7 p.m., Pork Filled Players & Now with Dames starts at 9 p.m.
More info: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/374045
Sunday, June 9
Submerged in Science
What: Ever wonder what happens to the water that goes down your drain? Join Salish Sea Expeditions to explore the wonders of watersheds and their connection to the Puget Sound. Please register via email kristen@salish.org. Free. This event is appropriate for all ages.
Where: Golden Gardens Park (8498 Seaview Place NW)
When: Sunday, June 9, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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 9, 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 Barneleikarringen of Greater Seattle (Children's Scandinavian dance) will be performing.
Where: Ballard Locks
When: Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m.
More info: http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/LocksandDams/Chittend…
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