Ballard Weekend: Ballard bike block party; Ballard High presents "Songs for a New World;" SketchFest storms Ballard Underground

Fri, 05/31/2013

Friday, May 31

Ballard Bike Street Party

What: Celebrate the Bike Month finale with hundreds of other bicyclists at the annual Ballard Street Party. Cascade Bicycle Club transforms the heart of Ballard into a bike block party, and you're invited!

Where: Bergen Place Park

When: Friday, May 31, 4-7 p.m.

More info: http://www.cbcef.org/btw/btw_afterparty.html

Ballard High School presents “Songs for a New World”

What: Ballard High School Playmakers present Jason Robert Brown’s musical revue, which transports his audience from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to a ledge 57 stories above Fifth Avenue to meet a startling array of characters. Purchase tickets at https://www.showtix4u.com

Where: Ballard High School, Earl Kelly Performing Arts Center (1418 N.W. 65th St.)

When: Friday, May 31, 7:30 p.m.

More info: http://www.ballardperformingarts.org/

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 "Comedy Contest for a Cause: A World Beyond Oil" and "Princess."

Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Lower Level)

When: Friday, May 31, Comedy Contest for a cause starts at 7 p.m., Princess starts at 9 p.m.

More info: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/374045

Saturday, June 1

Whittier Heights Annual Garage Sale

What: Neighbors all over Whittier Heights will be hosting garage sales.

When: Saturday, June 1

Where: Whittier Heights Neighborhood

More info: Brad Wakeman at Brad@LakeRE.com

Concerts at the Locks

Enjoy free music while you visit the Ballard Locks. On Saturday, the Boeing Employees Concert Band will be playing.

Where: Ballard Locks

When: Saturday, June 1, 2 p.m.

More info: http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/LocksandDams/Chittend…

Relay for Life

What: It's too late to sign up, but you can still cheer on and support the teams who will be walking on the Whitman Middle School Track from 2 p.m. on Saturday to 8 a.m. on Sunday to support a cure for cancer.

Where: Whitman Middle School Track (9201 15th Ave NW)

Description: Relay For Life is a celebration of survivorship – an occasion to express hope and our shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love. Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track at all times throughout the night..Check out

http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY13GW?fr_id=50502&p…

SNAP: Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparation

What: Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) is offered at various libraries throughout the City to help residents and neighborhoods become well prepared for disasters. This interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! more info at

Where: Ballard Library (5614 22nd Ave NW)

When: June 1, 6-7:30 p.m.

More info: http://www.spl.org/locations/ballard-branch/balevents-at-this-branch

Ballard High School presents “Songs for a New World”

Where: Ballard High School, Earl Kelly Performing Arts Center (1418 N.W. 65th St.)

When: Saturday, June 1, 7:30 p.m.

More info: http://www.ballardperformingarts.org/

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 "Ubiquitous They: Pass More Pleasently & Pork Filled Players" and "Jason 'n' SPike & Drop the Root Beer and Run."

Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market Lower Level)

When: Saturday, June 1, Ubiquitous They starts at 7 p.m., Jason 'n' Spike starts at 8:30 p.m.

More info: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/374045

Sunday, June 2

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 2, 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 Boeing Employees Concert Band will be playing.

Where: Ballard Locks