Events in North Seattle
19 special events on the calendar starting Monday, September 14, plus 24 recurring weekly programs across the neighborhoods.
Looking for weekly trivia, karaoke, or live music? Jump to recurring events.
Every week in North Seattle
24 programsThe reliable rotation: weekly socials, markets, improv, open mics, trivia. Same time, same place, every week.
Every Tue
- 12:30 PM
Conor Byrne Open Mic
Conor Byrne Pub · BallardWeekly Tuesday open mic at Conor Byrne. Sign-ups at 7:30pm, free to attend.
- 3:00 PM
Joe Doria Presents (Hammond Organ Jazz)
Sea Monster Lounge · WallingfordEvery Tuesday, local legend Joe Doria, Seattle Hammond organist, plays with some of Seattle's finest musicians. 10 pm, no cover, donations welcomed.
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Every Wed
- 11:00 AM
Joker Poker Raffle
Salmon Bay Eagles · BallardEvery Wednesday is Joker Poker night. $1 raffle tickets, growing pot if no one pulls the Joker. Buy tickets from the bartender or raffle conductor until 6 pm.
- 12:30 PM
Free Lindy Hop Lessons at Conor Byrne
Conor Byrne Pub · BallardWeekly free Lindy Hop swing dance lessons in the back room.
- 1:00 PM
Blues off the Books w/ Salmon Dan
Salmon Bay Eagles · BallardBlues-only open mic every other Wednesday night, hosted by Salmon Dan. All blues lovers welcome to perform or just listen.
- 1:00 PM
Salmon Bay Jazz Session (Harris & Buzzy)
Salmon Bay Eagles · BallardInvitation-only jam session bringing together Seattle's finest jazz musicians for spontaneous creativity. Hosted by Harris & Buzzy, every other Wednesday, 8 to 11 PM. Open to publi ...
Every Fri
- 8:00 AM
Phinney Farmers Market
Phinney Neighborhood Association · Phinney RidgeFriday afternoon farmers market in Phinney Ridge. Seasonal (May through October). Local produce, prepared food, family-friendly.
- 1:00 PM
Country Dance Night at Conor Byrne
Conor Byrne Pub · BallardWeekly Friday country dance night with rotating live honky-tonk bands. Suggested donation.
- 1:30 PM
Jet City Improv Friday Show
Jet City Improv · U-DistrictWeekly improv comedy show in U-District. Long-running Seattle troupe, family-friendly, no two shows the same.
- 2:00 PM
Salsa con Todo Friday Social Dance
Salsa con Todo · FremontWeekly Friday-night salsa social with beginner lesson included. All levels welcome, partner not required. The longest-running Friday salsa social in Seattle.
- 2:00 PM
Add-a-Ball Live Music Friday
Add-A-Ball · FremontAdd-a-Ball hosts live shows every Friday night alongside its pinball arcade. 21 plus.
- 3:00 PM
Funky 2 Death (Weekly Friday Funk Night)
Sea Monster Lounge · WallingfordEvery Friday night, Woogie D, Mark Mattrey, Melissa Montalto, Roc Phizzle, Jimmy James, Trevor Parrish, and friends bring old school to new and bring the funky music to YOU.
Every Sat
- 2:00 AM
U District Farmers Market
U District Farmers Market · U-DistrictYear-round Saturday farmers market at University Way and 50th. The largest weekly farmers market in Seattle's north end.
- 12:00 PM
Sea Monster Salsa Saturdays (Son Los Que Son)
Sea Monster Lounge · WallingfordSalsa Saturdays at Sea Monster with Son Los Que Son. Come dance.
- 1:30 PM
Salsa con Todo Saturday Social Dance
Salsa con Todo · FremontWeekly Saturday-night salsa and bachata social. Free beginner lesson at 8:30pm, social dancing 9pm to midnight.
- 1:30 PM
Jet City Improv Saturday Show
Jet City Improv · U-DistrictWeekly improv comedy show in U-District. Long-running Seattle troupe, family-friendly, no two shows the same.
- 2:00 PM
Add-a-Ball Live Music Saturday
Add-A-Ball · FremontAdd-a-Ball hosts live shows every Saturday night alongside its pinball arcade. 21 plus.
Every Sun
- 3:00 AM
Ballard Farmers Market
Ballard Farmers Market · BallardYear-round Sunday farmers market on Ballard Avenue. Local farms, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts. Rain or shine, 10am-2pm.
- 3:00 AM
Fremont Sunday Market
Fremont Sunday Market · FremontYear-round Sunday flea and craft market under the Aurora Bridge. Vendors, food, vintage, street art. 10am-4pm.
- 12:00 PM
Sunday Song Share at Conor Byrne
Conor Byrne Pub · BallardWeekly Sunday songwriter circle. Free, all welcome to share originals.
- 2:00 PM
Ron Weinstein Trio (Weekly Sunday Jazz)
Sea Monster Lounge · WallingfordEvery Sunday, Ron Weinstein plays fine jazz tunes with a rotating trio of Seattle's best bass players and drummers. Spanish coffees and martinis on hand.
Coming up
19 one-off eventsVisiting bands, comedians, special festivals, one-time markets. The calendar of stuff that only happens once.
This weekend (5)
- Sat, Aug 293:30 AM
Embroidery Class: Upcycle Your Clothing with Hand Embroidery
Swoon City · BallardCover up stains and small holes in your clothing with hand embroidery. Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a hands-on workshop.
- Sat, Aug 295:00 AM
Skrillex Concert at Gas Works Park
Gas Works Park · WallingfordCatch Skrillex live at Gas Works Park for an exciting concert. The event runs from 12 PM to 9 PM.
- Sun, Aug 302:00 AM
Back To School Clothing Swap
Illumination Learning Studio · BallardBack To School Clothing Swap Co-hosted by Illumination Learning Studios and Pass It (letspassit.com). This event is for ages under 9 years and 9-16 years.
- Sun, Aug 305:00 AM
Paul Dorpat Celebration
· WallingfordA celebration of the life and work of historian Paul Dorpat. Further details on venue are not specified.
- Sun, Aug 3011:00 AM
Silent Reading at The Ink Drinker
The Ink Drinker · BallardCome close your weekend right with a relaxing drink and some quality quiet time with your latest read at The Ink Drinker Sunday from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Later this week (14)
- Thu, Aug 2711:00 AM
Yoga in the Park—Forest Edition
Woodland Park: Picnic Shelter 6 · Green LakeEnjoy a yoga session in the serene setting of Woodland Park. This 'Forest Edition' takes place at Picnic Shelter 6.
- Fri, Aug 282:00 AM
Summer Blood Drives
Greenwood Senior Center · GreenwoodDonate blood at the Greenwood Senior Center. This event is organized by Bloodworks Northwest.
- Fri, Aug 282:30 AM
Intro to Machine Knitting
The Seattle Knitting Lab · BallardLearn everything you need to know to start using your knitting machine! In this class we will review the terminology, equipment, tools and techniques required to start creating and ...
- Fri, Aug 283:00 AM
Moomins’ Sea Adventures & Tove and the Sea
National Nordic Museum · BallardDive into the whimsical world of Moominvalley and the life of its creator, Tove Jansson, with "Moomins’ Sea Adventures" and "Tove and the Sea". "Moomins’ Sea Adventures" brings Moo ...
- Fri, Aug 288:00 AM
Farmers Market
· Phinney RidgeEnjoy fresh produce and local goods at the Farmers Market. This event is organized by PNA Members and is free to attend.
- Wed, Sep 28:00 AM
Wallingford Farmers Market
Wallingford Farmers Market · WallingfordVisit the Wallingford Farmers Market for fresh produce and local goods. The market runs from 3 PM to 7 PM.
- Wed, Sep 212:00 PM
Beer Hall Trivia
Skål Beer Hall · BallardFace off against your Ballard neighbors every Wednesday at 7pm with our new Beer Hall Trivia! The game is hosted by local legend, Ian, with five rounds, including a music ...
- Thu, Sep 311:00 AM
Yoga in the Park
Gas Works Park · WallingfordJoin a relaxing yoga session at Gas Works Park. The class takes place from 6 PM to 8 PM.
- Fri, Sep 48:00 AM
Farmers Market
· Phinney RidgeEnjoy fresh produce and local goods at the Farmers Market. This event is organized by PNA Members and is free to attend.
- Fri, Sep 411:00 AM
Keystone Game Night
Keystone United Church of Christ · WallingfordEnjoy a fun game night at Keystone United Church of Christ. The event runs from 6 PM to 8 PM.
- Wed, Sep 96:00 AM
Sweet Summer Send-Off
Greenwood Senior Center · GreenwoodJoin the Greenwood Senior Center for a Sweet Summer Send-Off party. This event is free to attend.
- Thu, Sep 109:00 AM
The Cowl Class (no knitting experience required)
The Seattle Knitting Lab · BallardGet ready for fall by knitting your own customized, wool cowl! In this class, you will design and create a two-color patterned knitted cowl.
- Thu, Sep 1011:30 AM
Embroidery Class: Upcycle Your Tote Bag with Veggie Embroidery
Swoon City · BallardLearn how to hand embroider your tote bag with vegetable designs perfect for summer farmers market trips. Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a 2-hour ...
- Thu, Sep 1012:00 PM
Mushroom Foraging Basics Class
Skål Beer Hall · BallardLearn how to identify the most easily distinguishable edible mushrooms in the region, what habitats to find them in, and basics about equipment and etiquette during prime foraging ...
Recurring events
83 spotsEvery North Seattle bar and restaurant that runs a weekly program: trivia, karaoke, live music, comedy, dancing, game nights. Same night, every week.
Trivia Nights in North Seattle (21 spots)
See ranked- Bad Albert's Tap & Grill Ballard · Karaoke
- Channel Marker Cider Ballard · Breweries & Cideries
- Gasworks Brewing Wallingford · Breweries & Cideries
- Great Notion Brewing - Ballard Ballard · Breweries & Cideries
- Hounds Tooth Public House Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- Leny's Place Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- Lockspot Cafe Ballard · American Food
- Monkey Pub U-District · Karaoke
- Murphy's Pub Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- Old Stove Brewing Co - Gardens Ballard · Breweries & Cideries
- Rickshaw Restaurant & Lounge Bitter Lake · Chinese
- RidgeWood Bottle & Tap Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- Rough & Tumble Pub Ballard · Bars & Nightlife
- Single Hill Commons Greenwood · Breweries & Cideries
- The Barking Dog Alehouse Greenwood · Bars & Nightlife
- The George & Dragon Pub Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- The Octopus Bar Wallingford · Karaoke
- The Old Pequliar Ballard · Bars & Nightlife
- The Rebel U-District · Bars & Nightlife
- The Shanghai Room Wallingford · Karaoke
- Über Tavern Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
Karaoke in North Seattle (15 spots)
See ranked- 4Bs Tavern Ballard · Karaoke
- Bad Albert's Tap & Grill Ballard · Karaoke
- Baranof Restaurant Wallingford · Karaoke
- Changes Bar & Grill Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- Last Call Bar Ballard · Bars & Nightlife
- Mermaid Lounge Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- Molly Maguires Greenwood · Karaoke
- Monkey Pub U-District · Karaoke
- Novabox Karaoke U-District · Karaoke
- Rickshaw Restaurant & Lounge Bitter Lake · Chinese
- The George & Dragon Pub Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- The Octopus Bar Wallingford · Karaoke
- The Old Pequliar Ballard · Bars & Nightlife
- The Rebel U-District · Bars & Nightlife
- The Shanghai Room Wallingford · Karaoke
Live Music Venues in North Seattle (37 spots)
See ranked- 4Bs Tavern Ballard · Karaoke
- Ada's Restaurant & Bar Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen U-District · Restaurants & Dining
- Bad Albert's Tap & Grill Ballard · Karaoke
- Bitterroot BBQ Ballard · American Food
- Egan's Ballard Jam House Ballard · Live Music Venues
- El Chupacabra Greenwood Wallingford · Mexican
- El Parche Colombiano Lake City · Restaurants & Dining
- Fremont Mischief North Seattle · Neighborhood newsletters
- Hidden Hall Wallingford · Live Music Venues
- Latona Pub Windermere · Bars & Nightlife
- Little Red Hen Wedgwood · Live Music Venues
- Mermaid Lounge Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- Molly Maguires Greenwood · Karaoke
- Monkey Pub U-District · Karaoke
- Murphy's Pub Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- Nectar Lounge Wallingford · Live Music Venues
- Percy's & Co. Seattle Ballard · Brunch
- Pluto Organic Cafe - Fremont Wallingford · Brunch
- Pono Ranch Ballard · Live Music Venues
- Retreat Wedgwood · Coffee Shops
- Rickshaw Restaurant & Lounge Bitter Lake · Chinese
- RidgeWood Bottle & Tap Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- Ristorante Picolinos Ballard · Italian
- SabbVerr Thai Bar & Grill Wallingford · Thai
- Seattle Dumpling House Wallingford · Restaurants & Dining
- Skål Beer Hall Ballard · Breweries & Cideries
- Stone Way Cafe Wallingford · Brunch
- Stumbletown Greenwood · Restaurants & Dining
- Substation Seattle Ballard · Live Music Venues
- Sunset Tavern Ballard · Live Music Venues
- TangleTown Public House Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- The Angry Beaver Wallingford · Bars & Nightlife
- The Octopus Bar Wallingford · Karaoke
- The Rebel U-District · Bars & Nightlife
- The Shanghai Room Wallingford · Karaoke
- Watershed Pub & Kitchen Lake City · Pizza