BALLARD
Third Annual Baby Goats and Brews — What could be better than spending a hot Thursday afternoon cooling off with a drink in your hand and a baby goat by your side? Only knowing that $1 from every beer you buy is donated to Puget Sound Goat Rescue, a volunteer-run organization that saves the lives of more than 100 goats every year.
Event details:
Thursday July 19 from 3-7pm
Reuben’s Brews
5010 14th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Tickets: none
Kara Hesse, Jerett Samples, Carina Lewis, Tyler Hamilton — The sultry voice of Kara Hesse perfectly complements her music. Her spots opening for B.B. King and Steve Miller Band are a perfect indication of her musical style — a seamless blend of pop and soul, with a pinch of country and rock ‘n roll influence. In Seattle, she is accompanied by Jerett Samples, Carina Lewis and Tyler Hamilton.
Events details:
Saturday, July 21 at 9pm
Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Tickets: $10
21+
HONEYHONEY, Liz Cooper & the Stampede — Through a gritty style of country-influenced rock, HONEYHONEY tells stories of harsh, messy realities. Taking inspiration from self-reflection and what they witness through their curiosity about the world around them, each song packs a punch in the most honest and beautifully-harmonized way possible. Liz Cooper & The Stampede balance out the night slightly mellower tracks supplemented by a resonant guitar and rhythmic beats.
Event details:
Sunday, July 22 at 8p
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Tickets: $17
21+
Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Jason Hawk Harris — Sarah Shook & The Disarmers recount original tales of relationship mishaps, poor choices and, as they put it, “excessive alcohol consumption for damn good reasons.” Jason Hawk Harris takes complex stories and emotions and unravels them, peering deep into the darkest corners, only to re-weave them into songs that are gentle yet still steady and bold.
Event details:
Wednesday, July 25 at 9pm
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Tickets: $12
21+
Betty Turbo — Alaska-born artist Betty Turbo produces a wide variety of sticker-style artwork. With a BFA in photography from Rochester Institute of Technology, she has worked in many artistic fields, including letterpress and, briefly, cake decoration. Her work in letterpress has proved a big inspiration for her work, with most of her pieces featuring lettering of some sort. Brimming with color, style and a dash of humor, Turbo’s work is a must-see during Ballard Night Out.
Event details:
Thursday, July 19 from 6pm-9pm
Monster Art and Clothing
5000 20th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
WEST SEATTLE
The Civilians, Suitcase, The Loveless Building — The Civilians are a local band that plays a collection of original songs mixed with a variety of unconventional covers. Suitcase has reunited after a 15-year hiatus, bringing listeners a blend of art-rock with pop influence. The Loveless Building is made up of a poet, an engineer and a former member of the Tanzanian national basketball team and influenced by a variety of indie rock icons.
Event details:
Friday, July 20 at 8pm
kylark Café & Club
3803 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106
Tickets: $8
21+
The Ballad of Annabel Lee — Join the ArtsWest theater company for their Annual Gala & Auction, featuring a variety of performances inspired by the gothic works of literary legend Edgar Allan Poe.
Event details:
Friday, July 20 at 5:30pm
The Hall at Fauntleroy
9131 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
Tickets: $75-$185+
West Seattle Grand Parade — The West Seattle Grand Parade has been occurring annually since 1935, focusing on celebrating the diverse community in the Seattle area. A Seafair event, the parade features the floats, marching bands, drill teams and pirates that this festival has become known for.
Event details:
Saturday, July 21 at 11am
California Ave between SW Admiral Way & SW Edmunds St
Seattle, WA 98116
Cost: free
WHITE CENTER
White Center Jubilee Days — A long-standing Seafair tradition, White Center’s Jubilee Days festival features live music, a carnival, a street fair and more at various locations around the area. Some events are free, while others may require tickets.
Event details:
July 18-22
Main Stage, street fair, etc.:
16th &17th Ave between SW Roxbury and SW 100th St
Carnival Location:
White Center Heights Elementary
10015 6th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146
Tickets: varies
BURIEN
The Gothard Sister at Music in the Park — The Gothard Sisters are a trio of siblings who perform a combination of Celtic folk music and Irish dance, with occasional timeless ballad such as “Scarborough Fair.”
Event details:
Thursday, July 19 from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Lake Burien School Memorial Park
1620 SW 149th St
Burien, WA 98166
Tickets: free
