6541 Jones Ave NW *SOLD OUT* Ramblin’ Jack Elliott with Courtney Marie Andrews 5 Time Grammy Award Nominee Doors: 7pm | Show 7:30 pm Tickets: $20 advance, $25 door, $18 senior/student | FACEBOOK RSVP *SOLD OUT* Standing room/partial seating tickets may be available at the door at 7:30pm, waiting list goes up at 6:30pm. $25. […]
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9/17: OK Sweetheart, Arc Iris
December 28, 2014 – 1:08 am
TICKETS AVAILABLE @ DOOR OK Sweetheart (Erin Austin) Arc Iris (Jocie Adams of The Low Anthem) Arc Iris who recently opened for The Gypsy Kings at Chateau Ste Michelle winery will be touring back through and playing an intimate concert at the Fremont Abbey sharing the evening with local favorite OK Sweetheart. SUPPORT: We serve local […]
9/11: Lowland Hum
December 28, 2014 – 1:05 am
Lowland Hum, The Collection, Kathleen Murray Doors 7pm | Show 8pm TICKETS available at the door tonight, only $10 | FACEBOOK RSVP “Lowland Hum recently released their self-titled sophomore album, leading to an onslaught of positive attention from everyone from iTunes and Spotify to NPR Music, who debuted it on their First Listen stream; NPR cited […]
9/10 Rabbit Wilde EP Release
December 28, 2014 – 1:04 am
*9/10 Rabbit Wilde (Wild Rabbit – Bellingham) EP Release Party with guests Preacher’s Wife and Patrick Chadwick. All ages, bar w/ ID. 7:00 doors, 8:00 show. “Rabbit Wilde captures the wind, the streams and the mountain air in their songs. Their beautiful vocal harmonies take you down a well-beaten path in the wilderness accompanied by rhythm and melodies […]
9/8: The Round (#124)
December 28, 2014 – 1:03 am
Musicians Rachel Zylstra (NYC), Henry Mansfield and guest perform and collaborate alongside visual artists and slam poet Brian McCracken (Olympia). All ages, mostly seated, PG13 event. About Rachel Zylstra: “From Grand Rapids, famous primarily for Gerald Ford and furniture, comes this wordy, bespectacled, self-conscious young lady who for all you know could be Michigan’s […]
8/22: Ben Chasny
December 28, 2014 – 12:05 am
8/22 Six Organs of Admittance (Ben Chasny’s first acoustic solo show since 2005!) with Alicia Amiri: https://aliciaamiri.bandcamp.com/ and Valley Maker (solo): http://www.valleymaker.com/ Influenced by the Fahey school of guitar picking, his [Chasny] musical style varies from everything from “new folk” to “psychedelic drone” and everything in between, often incorporating chimes and eclectic percussion. His latest […]
8/21: SAM Remix
December 28, 2014 – 12:04 am
@ SAM’s Olympic Sculpture Park “The #SAMRemix returns and we celebrate summer at the Olympic Sculpture Park among Sam Vernon’s site-specific installation, How Ghosts Sleep (Seattle): Hive and SAM’s Olympic Sculpture Park collection, during a special evening of performances, tours, dancing and more at this late-night creative explosion.” {Special Event} Abbey Arts is a co-host sponsoring […]
8/21: Byrne & Kelly – SOLD OUT
December 28, 2014 – 12:03 am
(6541 Jones Ave NW) 8/21 Byrne & Kelly (Celtic Thunder) Acoustic By Candlelight @ Ballard Homestead, all ages, seated “What began as Celtic Thunder’s Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly performing a series of shows together called ‘Acoustic By Candlelight’ a few years ago has turned into what is now known as Byrne and Kelly. Driven by […]
8/20: Social Event
December 28, 2014 – 12:01 am
TICKETS: $8 early discount / $12 at the door. “The Not-Creepy Gathering for People Who Are Single and Want to Fall In Love.” This event is created and hosted by Jenna Bean Veatch, a performing artist whose last show, 50 HEARTBREAKS (AND I’M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOUkraine) played last year in Seattle, New Orleans, […]
8/11: The Round (#123)
December 27, 2014 – 5:47 am
(4272 Fremont Avenue North) The Round (#123) – Gabriel Wolfchild (as seen on The Voice), Olivia De La Cruz, Haley Johnsen with Slam Poet Steven Wilbur & live painter Teresa Grasseschi TICKETS: Early $7, Advance $8, Door $10 | FACEBOOK RSVP
8/6: Fremont Yelp Showcase
December 26, 2014 – 5:45 am
Found in Fremont {Special Event} SOLD OUT “Seattle’s top “Yelpers” converge at the Fremont Foundry to experience the best of what our neighborhood businesses and organizations have to offer! This 21+ event is full of local favorites and new discoveries.” Thanks to Yelp for including Abbey Arts in the showcase! Arts activities inside + live […]
7/22: Daniel Blue (Motopony)
December 26, 2014 – 5:30 am
(6541 Jones Ave NW) Daniel Blue (Motopony), Lizzie Weber. Doors 7pm | Show 8pm TICKETS: $12 Advance, $15 Door | FACEBOOK RSVP
7/21: SAM LEE (UK)
December 26, 2014 – 5:05 am
(4272 Fremont Avenue North) SAM LEE (UK) – first Seattle performance by this Mercury prize nominee. w/ Brenda Xu Lee is a 21st-century artist, collecting new versions of old songs on his iPhone and laptop, but his repertoire is steeped in the reek and smoke of folk history and lore, its tales of love, parting, […]
7/16: Bleachbear, COHO
December 25, 2014 – 5:01 am
Downtown Seattle – City Hall Plaza. Bleachbear, COHO @ Out To Lunch Concert Up & coming young bands perform for your lunch break. 12:00 – 1:30 | FREE
7/16: ELENI MANDELL
December 25, 2014 – 5:00 am
(4272 Fremont Avenue North) TICKETS AVAILABLE @ DOOR TONIGHT!!! Vera Presents: ELENI MANDELL, Courtney Marie Andrews, Sophia Duccini (Swander) @ Fremont Abbey, Doors 7:30 pm | Show 8pm TICKETS: $8 Advance, $10 Door | FACEBOOK RSVP
7/14: The Round (122)
December 25, 2014 – 4:59 am
*TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT* The Round (122): Musicians Naomi Wachira, Jason Dodson (The Maldives), & Scarlet Parke share the stage with slam poet Jessica Lohafer (Bellingham) and live painters Brent Holland & Jess Smith. Doors 7pm | Show 8pm TICKETS: $7 Early, $10 Door | Facebook RSVP
7/9 Breaking Free
December 24, 2014 – 6:30 am
Breaking Free Performance by Emerging Teen Artists Across the River Arts in partnership with Interagency Academy, the Fremont Abbey Arts Center, and Seattle Art Museum presents emerging teen artists exploring the theme of Breaking Free. This one night showcase is curated by members of the Expressive ArtsClass at the University District Youth Center. Breaking Free features […]
7/8: Sarah Kay
December 24, 2014 – 6:15 am
NEW EVENT 5/21/18: BUY TICKETS PAST EVENT: (4272 Fremont Avenue North) Sarah Kay – Spoken word poet from NYC (TED Talk with 8.1+ million views) with guest Karen Finneyfrock Benefit for Nepal *SOLD OUT* Waiting List “A day with Sarah Kay reminded me of poetry’s power to help us make sense of our lives, […]
7/3: Colm Keegan
December 24, 2014 – 6:09 am
(4272 Fremont Avenue North) *TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT* Colm Keegan (of Celtic Thunder) w/ Laura Durrant Bar w/ ID 6pm (Meet & Greet) | 8pm (General) | TICKETS: $25 General | $45 Meet & Greet
6/21: Ball of Wax 10
December 24, 2014 – 6:07 am
(6541 Jones Ave NW) Ball of Wax 10th Anniversary and Family Concert @ Ballard Homestead The Foghorns, GreenhornBluehorn, Colin J Nelson, Shannon Jae and special guests Doors 1:30 pm | Show 2-4:30pm | TICKETS: $7 Advance | $10 Door Kids 12 and under are free. Concert indoors + lawn games out in the side yard. Picnics welcome.
6/20-21: Fremont Fair
December 24, 2014 – 6:06 am
Arts Tent @ Fremont Fair Saturday Noon-6p, Sunday 11a-5p FACEBOOK RSVP
6/13: BALLARD WATER FEST
December 24, 2014 – 6:05 am
(6541 Jones Ave NW) Abbey Arts & Sustainable Ballard present BALLARD WATER FEST June 13th @ Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave NW A new nonprofit space for community 2:00-5:00 (FREE) RainWise demos, games, arts activities and neighborhood fun in the side yard 3:00-4:30 Early Show – Yaima (Pepper Proud, Jeff Kimes and Masaru Higasa) inside […]
6/12: Grace Love
December 24, 2014 – 6:04 am
(4272 Fremont Avenue North) Grace Love (special acoustic-ish birthday show), with Danny Godinez Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | TICKETS: Advance $8 | Door $10 We serve local beer from Hilliards and Two Beers Brewery; local cider from Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, a rotating cocktail from Sound Spirits Distillery, and Jones […]
6/9: The Round (121)
December 24, 2014 – 6:03 am
(4272 Fremont Avenue North) The Round (121): Susie Philipsen (Yves), Tony & Sharis Kevin (The Kevins), slam poet, live painters Glory Cancro & Emilee Morehouse. Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | TICKETS: Advance $7 – $8 | $10 Door SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
6/2: Playlist Seattle (3)
December 24, 2014 – 6:02 am
(6541 Jones Ave NW) Playlist Seattle (3) Theatre inspired by the songs of Alice in Chains and The Missionary Position @ Ballard Homestead. Doors 7pm | Show 7:30 pm | TICKETS: Advance $10 | Door $15
5/30: CATHEDRALS X
December 24, 2014 – 6:01 am
1245 10th Ave E *TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR TONIGHT* CATHEDRALS X : A’capella performances by local indie musicians: Jessica Dobson (Deep Sea Diver), Lemolo, Adra Boo (Fly Moon Royalty), Erin Austin (OK Sweetheart), Lizzy & Jonny Gundersen (Le Wrens), Bradford Loomis & Beth Whitney (The Banner Days), Sarah Gerritsen, Sophia Duccini. Open seating in this […]
5/29: Fiddle Showcase
December 24, 2014 – 6:00 am
(6541 Jones Ave NW) Fiddle Showcase @ Ballard Homestead – featuring The Ballard Fiddlers, Rachel Nesvig, and the Barn Owls. All ages, mostly seated. Doors 6:30 pm | Show 7 pm | TICKETS: $7 Advance | $10 Door
5/28: Mariee Sioux, guests
December 23, 2014 – 5:56 am
Mariee Sioux, Gabriel Wolfchild (as seen on The Voice), Kacey Johansing, Devin Sinha *TICKETS AT THE DOOR* Mariee Sioux‘s songs are some of the most intricate and evocative I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. Her lyrics are often stream of consciousness-like and flooded with images of nature and Native American symbolism, part of […]
5/26: ArtNeureau 2
December 23, 2014 – 5:55 am
A visual art show relating to neuroscience – hosted by UW grad students “Art Neureau is an evening exhibit featuring new works by local scientists and artists examining the intersection of art and neuroscience. Join us to explore visual art of diverse genres and mediums accompanied by live music and engaging discussion. The event is […]
5/12: The Round (#120)
December 23, 2014 – 5:54 am
Loch Lomond (Portland), Windoe (Spokane), Hotel Vignette (Nils Peterson of Rose Windows/Ole Tinder) , plus Slam Poet Dalin Costello and a live painter. 120 months in a row! Doors 7pm | Show 8pm TICKETS: $8 Early Discount | $10 Advance | $13 door | FACEBOOK RSVP
5/9: Julia Massey Early Show
December 23, 2014 – 5:53 am
Early Show with Julia Massey & her band + Robb Benson @ Ballard Homestead, 6541 Jones Ave NW Show 4:00 – 530 pm, doors open 3:30pm Arts activities provided by Artist & Craftsmen. Lawn games in the side yard. Picnics welcome. Please park on 65th or 23rd. “Julia Massey sings buoyant, keyboard-powered “children’s songs for […]
5/8: Courtney M. Andrews
December 23, 2014 – 5:52 am
Courtney Marie Andrews, Whitney Lyman, Anna Tivel @ Ballard Homestead Doors 7 pm | Show 7:30 pm TICKETS: $8 Early | $9 Advance | $12 Door | FACEBOOK RSVP
5/5 GIVE BIG Online Event
December 23, 2014 – 5:51 am
GIVE BIG Online event – All donations up to $2500 today are being matched by The Seattle Foundation. Help support young up & coming artists and provide more all ages events for people of all incomes at Abbey Arts venues. All donations go 100% to programs! Share this flyer (and more with your favorite […]
5/1: Chatham County Line
December 23, 2014 – 5:50 am
Chatham County Line (NC), The Earnest Lovers (Pete Krebs & Portland) *Tickets at the door tonight!* 7pm doors, 8pm show, all ages, mostly seated, BAR W/ ID. TICKETS: $15 at the door | FACEBOOK RSVP We serve local beer from Hilliards and Two Beers Brewery; local cider from Seattle Cider and Schilling Cider; Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, […]
5/2: LeRoy Bell
December 23, 2014 – 5:49 am
LeRoy Bell & His Only Friends – Acoustic Concert Doors 6:30 | Show 7:00pm TICKETS: $20 Advance | FACEBOOK RSVP
4/25: Martha Scanlan
December 22, 2014 – 9:02 pm
Musicians: Martha Scanlan with Jon Neufeld, Nathaniel Talbot, Lost Feeling 7:30p show, 7:00 doors “…Projecting a sense of isolation that is as powerful as its sense of place the pull of the landscape is ever-present it’s the kind of work that can be haunting and comforting at the same time.” – No Depression TICKETS: $12 Advance […]
4/24: Rocky Votolato
December 22, 2014 – 9:01 pm
Rocky Votolato Record Release Show – SOLD OUT Some tickets may be available at the door at 8:30pm. $18 cash only 7:30 doors, 8:30 show FACEBOOK RSVP We serve local beer from Hilliards and Two Beers, Seattle Cider, Washington wine from Wilridge Winery, & soda from Jones Soda plus a rotating cocktail. Fundraiser for Literary Source, all profits from bar […]
3/27: Dave & Mandy
October 20, 2014 – 1:09 am
Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer (San Juan Is.), Pepper Proud, Anna Tivel (Portland) “Internationally-acclaimed songwriters Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer’s latest album, Maritime, captures a moment in time and place from their seaside home. Upon early release in Europe, Maritime charted at #1 on the EuroAmericana Chart for two consecutive months and ranked among the Best Albums of 2014 by […]
3/13: Kris Delmhorst
October 19, 2014 – 1:06 am
Abbey Arts presents Kris Delmhorst (Boston), Dean Johnson (Ballard) @ Ballard Homestead at 7:30pm TICKETS: $12 advanced | $15 door FACEBOOK RSVP “Beautifully flaunts [a] minimalist artistic approach…among the best tunes Delmhorst has ever recorded…they get better each time you revisit them.” – No Depression ”…bold and brilliant… [gives] hot new life to these wise […]
3/7: Ballard Homestead
October 19, 2014 – 1:04 am
MARCH 7, 2015 – OPENING NIGHT EVENT @ BALLARD HOMESTEAD: 4-6p THE NOT-ITS!, KRISTIAN SWEARINGEN (Ballard fiddler), PUPPET MAKING with Stephani. Family friendly “Early Show” concert & open house with tours, art making, games, and more. ($0-10 donation online or at the door) 7-9p COURTNEY MARIE ANDREWS (8:30p), DEBBIE MILLER (Ballard), JON PONTRELLO (of The […]
2/24: Playlist Seattle #2
October 19, 2014 – 1:02 am
Playlist Seattle #2: featuring theater pieces inspired by Nirvana and Ayron Jones and The Way 7:30 @ Ballard Homestead TICKETS: $7 advanced | $10 door FACEBOOK RSVP
2/19: Honey Noble
October 14, 2014 – 10:44 pm
With guests: Ormonde (Anna-Lynne Williams), Silver Torches. 7pm doors, 8pm show, all ages, mostly seated TICKETS: $8 advanced | $10 door FACEBOOK RSVP
2/10: The Round (#117)
October 14, 2014 – 10:42 pm
TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT! Musicians: Kevin Murphy (The Moondoggies), Lydia Ramsey, Richie Rekow (Rose Windows), plus slam poet & Alexiandria Vickery (live painter.) Featured nonprofit: Youth In Focus FACEBOOK RSVP And a special thanks to The Upper Crust for providing a delicious catered meal for our artists.
2/6 The College Show
October 14, 2014 – 10:41 pm
Musicians: Emma Lee Toyoda, Blue Poseidon, Forest Walls Visual Artists: Suzi Spooner and Jordyn Delaney TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT! $10. CASH PREFERRED. OPENS 7PM, 8PM SHOW FACEBOOK RSVP
1/31: Seattle Rock Orch.
October 14, 2014 – 10:40 pm
Seattle Rock Orchestra Social Club performs Arcade Fire Featuring singers: Jim Antonio of The Purrs, Intisaar, Jake Hemming of Big Sur, Gaetana Gravellese of Each & All “SRO presents the debut performance of its brand new ensemble, Seattle Rock Orchestra Social Club, a new volunteer community orchestra and companion ensemble to Seattle Rock Orchestra. This performance […]
1/17: Laura Gibson
October 4, 2014 – 10:39 pm
*TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT* LAURA GIBSON solo, with Valley Maker “Gibson allows her songs to breathe, leaving spaces between the notes that reward with time to absorb and imagine.” –Seattle Times “The sound of a confident artist stretching her own limits, without losing sight of the warmth, richness, subtlety and haunted beauty that made […]
1/14: The Show Ponies
October 4, 2014 – 10:37 pm
The Show Ponies (Indie grass old timey band from LA) with guest Tai Shan TICKETS $8 | $10 FACEBOOK RSVP
1/13: The Round (#116)
October 4, 2014 – 10:35 pm
A welcome home evening with Daniel Blue (motopony ) just back from a long tour, Hannah Williams back in Seattle, plus Matty Gervais of Mikey and Matty! Live painter Skye Graves all the way from Edmonds, and Slam poet Michael Hodges. The Round is held on 2nd Tuesdays at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center in […]
12/19 Gundersen Family
October 4, 2014 – 10:33 pm
*SOLD OUT* Waiting List Info Gundersen Family Holiday concert, with special guests Erik Walters, Tony and Sharis Kevin, and Lowlands TICKETS $15 presale / ($12 student/senior) / $18 door
12/20: The Moth
October 3, 2014 – 10:26 pm
DATE CHANGE – SATURDAY, DEC 20 @ FREMONT ABBEY Theme: Bouncing Back Waiting list tickets available at the door (usually 20-40 spots, see below). Abbey Arts presents The Moth StorySLAM: World renowned storytelling event & top arts podcast as heard on NPR! 1st Thursdays & 3rd Fridays normally. See www.themoth.org/events for official dates & ticketing. 7pm doors, […]
12/3: Polecat
August 2, 2014 – 8:44 pm
POLECAT “Richard Reeves – double bass, Karl Olson – drums, Cayley Schmid – fiddle, Aaron Guest vocals and 12-string guitar, Jeremy Elliott electric lead guitar and vocals. Formed in Bellingham, Washington in Spring 2010, Polecat has traveled all over Northwest U.S., performing over 400 shows in four years. Their unique instrumentation enables them to seamlessly blend genres including bluegrass, country, […]
11/26: Bryan John Appleby
August 1, 2014 – 1:34 am
Abbey Arts presents: Bryan John Appleby (solo), Shenandoah Davis, James Wallace (Nashville) @ Ballard Homestead, in NW Ballard, 6541 Jones Ave NW A special “house concert” with Seattle favorites and a visitor from Nashville. Join us for this Thanksgiving eve concert in an intimate old renovated space in NW Ballard. Chairs, benches and open floor […]
11/21: 100 Year Party
July 30, 2014 – 10:05 pm
11/21/14: Celebrate Fremont Abbey’s 100 year history and help power the next 100 years of community. Everyone is invited! The theme for the evening will be historic 1914 era with futuristic 2114 flair. Feel free to dress up if you’d like. Food, drinks, live music & performances, interactive art making, storytelling, more. Abbey Arts as […]
11/21: The Moth
July 30, 2014 – 10:00 pm
3rd Fridays @ Bloedel Hall St Marks, 1245 10th Ave E. www.TheMoth.org/events for tickets & info Waiting list goes up at 6:30pm for 8pm entry. (Also 1st Thursdays @ Fremont Abbey)
11/20: Mirel Wagner
July 30, 2014 – 9:55 pm
with special guest LIZZY GUNDERSEN (Le Wrens) Tickets at the door ($13 general, $10 student) || Facebook RSVP
11/11: The Round (#114)
July 30, 2014 – 9:15 pm
Musicians Zach Fleury, Lacey Brown, Emily Ann Peterson + Slam Poet Jamie Marlow (Seattle Poetry Slam), Live visual artist Heather Stringer. 2nd Tuesdays (except December 6th @ The Triple Door!) Facebook RSVP, Videos & Info $6 student advance / $7 early / $8 ADVANCE TICKETS / $10 Door
11/7-8: The Little Prince
July 29, 2014 – 9:36 pm
La Fille & Rose – Dance, Music & Projection Storytelling inspired by the tale of Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince). Choreography by Tara Dyberg, Dance Performance by Tara Dyberg, Victoria McConnell, Mariko Nagashima, Ashleigh Miller, Music for dance composition and live After Party performance by Sebastian & The Deep Blue. 7:30p show both […]
11/14: Mirah, Lemolo
July 28, 2014 – 9:45 pm
*TICKETS AT THE DOOR TONIGHT, 7PM* Abbey Arts presents: CATHEDRALS IX Concert with Mirah, Lemolo, Led to Sea @ St Mark’s (1245 10th Ave E) 7:00 doors, 8:00 show Open seating & floor available. All ages, mostly seated. TICKETS $13 / $15 ADVANCE | $15/18 AT THE DOOR CATHEDRALS CONCERT INFO
10/24: The College Round
July 28, 2014 – 9:08 pm
Musicians sharing the stage: White Lightning (Julian Anderson, Jonny Tollefson, Parker Bowen) // Zachary Meyers Of the City (Skye Perrin, Cody Kilpatrick): and TJ Sawyer! + live painter Bethany Tan, plus slam poet and more. + Free Arts activities & costume creation fun in the Fireside room before & during the show. Get the bands to […]
DEC 13, 2013
October 25, 2013 – 8:15 pm
12/13 The Gundersen Family *SOLD OUT* *SOLD OUT* Noah Gundersen feat. Le Wrens, 7pm doors, 8pm show, all ages, mostly seated, bar w/ ID (local Hilliards Beer & Wilridge Wine). With special guests Courtney Marie Andrews, more. *Catch Noah Gundersen’s CD Release party on February 15th, 2014 @ The Neptune.
