Friday, April 26
Women in Jazz Festival
What: The Seattle Women in Jazz Festival, the first festival of its kind locally, will highlight some of Seattle’s best jazz bands, led and/or comprised of women. It will be coming to Egan's Ballard Jam House on Friday and Saturday. Friday, saxophonist Cynthia Mullis and Syrinx Efect (Saxophonist Kate Olson and trombonist Naomi Siegel) will be playing.
Where: Egan's Ballard Jam House (1707 Northwest Market St), Seattle
When: 8-9 PM - Saxophonist Cynthia Mullis
9:30-10:30 PM - Syrinx Effect (Saxophonist Kate Olson and Trombonist Naomi Siegel)
More info: 206-789-1621 / www.ballardjamhouse.com
The Hairy Ape
What: Ghost Light Theatricals’ production of Eugene O’Neill’s 1922 expressionist play, The Hairy Ape, combines abstract movement, choreographed stage violence, shadow work, and performance art to tell the story of a brutish, unthinking, middle-aged laborer known as Yank.
Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Street, Lower Level)
When: 7:30 p.m.
More info: http://ghostlighttheatricals.org/current-season/the-hairy-ape/
Ghost Lite Presents: Late Nite Bites
What: Three bite-sized comedies play on the themes of gender and relationships to complement our production of The Hairy Ape. Tickets are only $5 and available exclusively at the door. Bring your program from The Hairy Ape to receive a free PBR or Rainier beer!
Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Street, Lower Level)
When: 10:30 p.m.
More info: http://ghostlighttheatricals.org/current-season/the-hairy-ape/
Saturday April 27
Crown Hill Business Association Earth Day Clean Up
What: Join the CHBA for a neighborhood cleanup event.
Where: Value Village (8532 15th Ave NW)
When: 9 a.m.-Noon
More info: Catherine Weatbrook, Catherine.weatbrook@gmail.com
Sunset Hill Gardening 101 & Seed/Plant Exchange
What: From soil to seed, from plant to plate - these teachers will roll up their sleeves and give you all the basics you need to start, manage and eat your garden like a pro. All packed into one morning so packed with useful information you won't want to leave the room for a minute! Four lecturers, 45 minutes each.
When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Sunset Hill Community Club (3003 NW 66th St)
More info: Carol Beers, beers90@gmail.com
Mulch Replacement Work Party and Bake Sale
What: Friends of Kirke Park will be holding a mulch replacement work party and bake sale
Where: Kirke Park, 7028 9th Avenue NW
When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
More info: Alyssa Smith alyssabsmith@gmail.com
Motown Dance
What: Silent Auction Fund Raiser, life DJ, all ages, beer, glitter, discoball. Buy tickets at www.sunsethillcommunity.org. Tickets $15.00 or $25 a couple
Where: Sunset Hill Community Association 3003 NW 66th
When: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunset Soiree
What: Enjoy an elegant evening serenaded by select Ballard High School music groups while sipping a cocktail and bidding on fabulous items at the auction. Features the swinging cool cats of Jazz ... 'who do lovely you madly' and whose hot, fast music will entice you and your sweetie onto the dance floor. Proceeds support the Ballard High School Performing Arts.
Where: Ballard Elks, 6411 Seaview Ave. NW
When: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Women in Jazz Festival
What: The Seattle Women in Jazz Festival, the first festival of its kind locally, will highlight some of Seattle’s best jazz bands, led and/or comprised of women. It will be coming to Egan's Ballard Jam House on Friday and Saturday.
Where: Egan's Ballard Jam House (1707 Northwest Market St., Seattle)
When: 7-8 PM - Pianist/Vocalist Nancy Nolan
8:30-9:30 PM - Clave Gringa (Latin Jazz Band)
10-11 PM - Tribute to Sarah Vaughan, w/ Stephanie Porter
More info: 206-789-1621 / www.ballardjamhouse.com
The Hairy Ape
What: Ghost Light Theatricals’ production of Eugene O’Neill’s 1922 expressionist play, The Hairy Ape, combines abstract movement, choreographed stage violence, shadow work, and performance art to tell the story of a brutish, unthinking, middle-aged laborer known as Yank.
Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Street, Lower Level)
When: 7:30 p.m.
More info: http://ghostlighttheatricals.org/current-season/the-hairy-ape/
Ghost Lite Presents: Late Nite Bites
What: Three bite-sized comedies play on the themes of gender and relationships to complement our production of The Hairy Ape. Tickets are only $5 and available exclusively at the door. Bring your program from The Hairy Ape to receive a free PBR or Rainier beer!
Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Street, Lower Level)
When: 10:30 p.m.
More info: http://ghostlighttheatricals.org/current-season/the-hairy-ape/
Sunday, April 27
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.
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Ballard Avenue NW, between Vernon Place NW and 22nd Avenue NW
More info: http://ballardfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/
