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This weekend
See everythingSilverada w/ Emily Nenni NIGHT ONE
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
PNA Winter Beer Fest - BREWERAMA!
Stoup Brewing · 7:00 PM
Silverada w/ Emily Nenni NIGHT ONE
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Coexisting with Urban Wildlife: Coyotes
Seattle Public Library, Greenwood Branch · 11:00 AM
#StoupBeerRunners
Stoup Brewing · 11:45 AM
Craft Rave Seattle
Stoup Brewing · 2:00 PM
Seattle Indies Social
Stoup Brewing · 5:00 PM
Board Gayme Night
Stoup Brewing · 6:30 PM
Magic Monday Casual Commander Night
Reuben's Brews · 7:00 PM
Tractor Tavern & Sonic Boom Record Club
Tractor Tavern · 7:30 PM
Trivia at Stoup Brewing Ballard with Head in the Clouds
Stoup Brewing · 7:30 PM
GratiTuesday: Supporting Ballard High School Maritime Program and Treehouse with Fremont Players Panto Show
Reuben's Brews · 7:00 PM
Babehoven w/ Pileup
Sunset Tavern · 8:00 PM
Natural Child w/ Smoker Dad
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Family Story Time
Seattle Public Library, Greenwood Branch · 10:30 AM
Bilingual Toddler Story Time
Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch · 10:30 AM
Weekly Movie
Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch · 1:00 PM
Poetry Potluck
Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch · 6:00 PM
Trivia Night with Head in the Clouds
Reuben's Brews · 7:00 PM
Maximiano w/ Wishing Well, Jordan Wesley Campbell
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Community Health Access Program Drop-in
Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch · 12:30 PM
Circle the Blocks
Stoup Brewing · 4:00 PM
Sensory Friendly Music
Seattle Public Library, Greenwood Branch · 5:30 PM
Discover Sylvsmidja: Norwegian Jewelry Sales & Evaluation
National Nordic Museum · Through Nov 22
KBCS Presents! Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside w/ Maita
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Veteran Services Drop In
Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch · 10:00 AM
La Hora de Cuentos Familiares
Seattle Public Library, Greenwood Branch · 11:15 AM
Julefest: A Nordic Holiday Celebration
National Nordic Museum · Through Nov 22
Cask Fridays
Reuben's Brews · 7:00 PM
KEXP Presents! The Cactus Blossoms w/ Devin Champlin (NIGHT ONE)
Tractor Tavern · 8:30 PM
Toddler Play Group
Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch · 10:00 AM
KBCS Presents! Jim Lauderdale w/ Amanda Winterhalter (partially seated)
Tractor Tavern · 6:00 PM
Tractor Square Dance! Wonderland w/ Amy Carroll calling
Tractor Tavern · 6:30 PM
Reduced and Free Transit Fare Enrollment
Seattle Public Library, Greenwood Branch · 2:00 PM
Dusty 45s w/ Heels to the Hardwood
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Cascade Cody & The Warshington Apples x The Wayside x Matney Cook
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Bands Don't Cry Cure Tribute, Rusholme Ruffians Smiths Tribute, Crvsh
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Intermediate Nålebinding with Christin Curran
National Nordic Museum · 10:00 AM
CUPCAKE x Brake Down x Salt Horse
Tractor Tavern · 7:30 PM
Magic Theater Presents: Punch Drunk Love
Tractor Tavern · 7:30 PM
Great Jade Labyrinth x Freak Beam x Poysenberry
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
El Vez & The Centuries Merry MEX-mas 2026 w/ King of Hawaii (partially seated)
Tractor Tavern · 7:30 PM
Free First Thursday
National Nordic Museum · 10:00 AM
Introduction to Needle Felting: Nordic Tomte
National Nordic Museum · 5:00 PM
A John Prine Christmas w/ Jenner Fox Band (partially seated)
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
A Very Boy Band Christmas Party Ft All4doras - Seattle's only tribute boy band w/ DancingFaraz
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Mosaic Workshop: Ballard Street Signs
National Nordic Museum · 10:00 AM
Culture Class: Nordic Nation Branding
National Nordic Museum · 11:00 AM
Garden Hotline Presents: The Importance of Evergreens
Seattle Public Library, Greenwood Branch · 11:00 AM
KEXP Presents! Sera Cahoone w/ Serafima & The Shakedowns (Night One)
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
KEXP Presents! Sera Cahoone w/ Chris Pureka (Night Two)
Tractor Tavern · 6:00 PM
Tractor Presents: Two Runner w/ guests
Sunset Tavern · 8:00 PM
Game on! Family Puzzle Pursuit
Seattle Public Library, Greenwood Branch · 6:00 PM
The Bobby Lees w/ Forty Feet Tall
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Game On for Teens! Role-playing game (RPG)
Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch · 3:30 PM
The Lichen Hearts x Grrrizzly x Three Fingers
Tractor Tavern · 7:30 PM
It's About Time Writers Reading Series
Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch · 6:00 PM
Willi Carlisle - The Universal Bubba Tour w/ Amelia Day
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Tractor & Heirophant Present: Wayfarer w/ Nox Novacula, John Haughm
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Introduction to Needle Felting: Holiday Ornaments
National Nordic Museum · 10:00 AM
Artist Home Presents: Dead Pioneers w/ P.E.S.T., Vic Bondi and His Issues
Tractor Tavern · 8:30 PM
KBCS Presents! Mason Jennings w/ Larsen Gardens
Tractor Tavern · 7:30 PM
Tractor Presents: Genevieve Artadi ft. Louis Cole & Chiquita Magic
Sunset Tavern · 8:00 PM
CRAB w/ King Lincoln, Panoramics
Tractor Tavern · 7:00 PM
Last Minute Maybes x Church of Brunch x Meredith Smith | A Benefit Show for Ballard Solidarity (partially seated)
Tractor Tavern · 7:30 PM
JD McPherson - SOCKS: A Rock N Roll Christmas Tour
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Betsy Olson Band x Grant Steele x Hank Lemon
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Jul Stories: Rose Ever Blooming with Choral Arts Northwest
National Nordic Museum · 7:00 PM
Sons of Rainier w/ Sam Gelband, Anna Preston
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Game on! Board Games for All Ages
Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch · 11:00 AM
Tractor Square Dance! Gabe Morehouse and Friends w/ Alex Douglass calling
Tractor Tavern · 6:30 PM
Magic Theater Presents: Eyes Wide Shut
Tractor Tavern · 7:30 PM
Ayron Jones w/ guests (Benefitting Treehouse)
Tractor Tavern · 8:30 PM
Tractor Square Dance! Old Time Music Union w/ Tony Mates calling
Tractor Tavern · 6:30 PM
Artist Home's 13th Annual NYE Bash!
Tractor Tavern · 9:00 PM
Seattle Kraken Nordic Night
National Nordic Museum · 7:00 PM
Riley Downing w/ Stephanie Anne Johnson
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
All ages CRAFT-ernoon
Seattle Public Library, Ballard Branch · 4:00 PM
Susie Philipsen x Barton Carroll x Warren Jackson Hearne (partially seated)
Tractor Tavern · 7:30 PM
Petty Thief (Tom Petty Tribute) w/ Six Gun Rebels (Bad Company Tribute)
Tractor Tavern · 8:00 PM
Garden Hotline Presents: Growing Oyster Mushrooms
Seattle Public Library, Greenwood Branch · 4:00 PM
Nite Wave Presents: Billy Idol, The Police, Duran Duran Tribute Night
Tractor Tavern · 9:00 PM
FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer
Taproot Theatre · Through Feb 20
Mark Mackay
Tractor Tavern · 7:30 PM
Fraud Scams
Seattle Public Library, Greenwood Branch · 6:00 PM
Garden Hotline Presents: Planning Your Garden for the Growing Season
Seattle Public Library, Greenwood Branch · 11:00 AM
Sense and Sensibility
Taproot Theatre · Through Apr 24
House of India
Taproot Theatre · Through Jun 12
Peril in the Alps
Taproot Theatre · Through Aug 14
2027 Nordic Trip: The Nordic Pursuit of Happiness
National Nordic Museum · Through Aug 15
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Taproot Theatre · Through Oct 23
Coming up at Tractor Tavern
Silverada w/ Emily Nenni NIGHT ONE
Tractor Tavern & Sonic Boom Record Club
Natural Child w/ Smoker Dad
Maximiano w/ Wishing Well, Jordan Wesley Campbell
KBCS Presents! Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside w/ Maita
KEXP Presents! The Cactus Blossoms w/ Devin Champlin (NIGHT ONE)
KBCS Presents! Jim Lauderdale w/ Amanda Winterhalter (partially seated)
Tractor Square Dance! Wonderland w/ Amy Carroll calling
Dusty 45s w/ Heels to the Hardwood
Cascade Cody & The Warshington Apples x The Wayside x Matney Cook
Bands Don't Cry Cure Tribute, Rusholme Ruffians Smiths Tribute, Crvsh
CUPCAKE x Brake Down x Salt Horse
Close by, in University District, Queen Anne & Seattle Center, Fremont
Ron Funches
The Neptune TheatreJames Turrell's Skyspace: A Brilliant Return
Henry Art GallerySensory-Friendly Hours
Pacific Science CenterTHE POLISH AMBASSADOR - DEAD POLISH PHISH
Nectar Lounge & Hidden HallGarth Brooks
Climate Pledge ArenaI WANT IT THAT WAY: 90s/2000s Dance Party feat #ALL4DORAS and DJ Dance Dance
Hidden HallArchaeology Family Day
Burke MuseumDaybreak Star Community 5k Run & Walk
Daybreak Star Indian Cultural CenterCEM ADRIAN
Nectar Lounge & Hidden HallMIREYA & THE POOR CHOICES with Special Guests
Hidden HallEivør
The Neptune TheatreDAMAG3 with The Neighborhood Kids, Connor Cristi
Nectar Lounge & Hidden HallPlaces in Ballard
- Tractor TavernMusic venue · 45 coming up
- Seattle Public Library, Ballard BranchPublic library · 35 coming up
- Reuben's BrewsBrewery · 28 coming up
- Seattle Public Library, Greenwood BranchPublic library · 28 coming up
- National Nordic MuseumMuseum · 11 coming up
- Stoup BrewingBrewery · 11 coming up
- Taproot TheatreTheater · 5 coming up
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