Friday, Aug. 23
Outdoor Movie at Shilshole Bay Marina
What: Port of Seattle presents the second annual, FREE Movies at the Marina nights! Bring your friends, family, and a blanket to the marina plaza for outdoor movie fun. Chairs are welcome in the back row and along the sides. No alcohol allowed. Leashed pets are welcome. Dolphin Tale will be playing.
Where: Shilshole Bay Marina (7001 Seaview Ave NW)
When: 8:45 p.m.
More info: http://www.portseattle.org/Marinas/Shilshole-Bay-Marina/Pages/Special-E…
Emerald Contra Dance
What: All dances taught. No partner necessary. Please, no cologne, perfume or other scented products. $8 General Admission; $7 Seniors, PNA
members, SFS members; $5 Students.
Where: Phinney Neighborhood Association Community Hall-lower brick building (6532 Phinney Ave N)
When: Beginner’s workshop 7 p.m., dance 7:30-10 p.m.
More info: 206-440-9839 or emeraldcitycontra@pobox.com
Comedy Sportz
What: ComedySportz is improv comedy played as a sport. The show pits two teams of comedians against each other in a variety of games, in which they compete for audience laughter.
Where: Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St)
When: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
More info: http://comedysportzseattle.com/
The Gourds and Rose's Pawn Shop at the Tractor Tavern
What: Honkey Tonk Country band The Gourds and Americana band Rose's Pawn Shop come to the Tractor Tavern to deliver a night of fun and good times.
Where: Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW)
When: 9:30 p.m.
More info: http://www.tractortavern.com/
Saturday, Aug. 24
Coffee Cupping at Tony's Coffee Bar
What: Try different coffees from around the world, learn about the complexities of each coffee, become a knowledgeable coffee genius in an hour. For free!
When: Noon
Where: Tony’s Coffee Bar (7001 3rd Ave NW)
More info: http://tonyscoffeebar.tumblr.com/
Concerts at the Locks
What: Enjoy free music while you visit the Ballard Locks. On Saturday, Lynnwood Community Band will be performing.
Where: Ballard Locks
When: 2 p.m.
More info: http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/LocksandDams/Chittende...
Red Elvises at Tractor Tavern
What: The Red Elvises are a Russian-American band that performs funk-rock, surf, rockabilly, reggae, folk-rock and traditional Russian styles of music. They were founded in California in the mid-1990s and are based in Venice Beach.
Where: Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW)
When: 9:30 p.m.
More info: http://www.tractortavern.com/
Sunday, Aug. 25
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 Ave NW, between Vernon Pl NW and 22nd Ave NW
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
More info: http://ballardfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/
Concerts at the Locks
What: Enjoy free music while you visit the Ballard Locks. On Sunday, the The Tempos Big Band will be performing.
Where: Ballard Locks
When: 2 p.m.
More info: http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/LocksandDams/Chittende...
Ballard Elks Lodge Ballroom Dancing
What: Ballroom Dancing every Sunday. Live music by The Eddy Fukano Band. For singles and couples. $7 per person.
Where: Ballard Elks Lodge (6411 Seaview Ave NW)
When: 7-10 p.m.
More info: www.ballardelks.org or call 206-784-0827
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