Ballard Nights

Consider this an extended segment of the post Check Out Your Own Backyard as it takes place in Ballard, a neighborhood in northwest Seattle. I haven't experienced much of the Seattle night life, since I don't actually live in the city itself. I usually end up in the Tacoma area when I go out and about around here. But last night a friend of mine invited me to join in on a birthday celebration at a bar/club/restaurant in Ballard. I was intrigued, having never been to Ballard before, and my friend is awesome so I said of course! First things first, I Googled Ballard to see if I even knew where it was. I was pretty close, maybe one neighborhood away. The place that we were going too is called BalMar an unique urban space that has a lounge vibe to it. Located in the heart of Ballard at the corner of Ballard Ave and Market St., which I'm guessing is where the Bal Mar name comes from, they offer drinks, food and dancing (Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights). It was packed! Apparently, word on the street was that it is the only spot in Ballard for dancing and plenty of people were taking advantage of it. After awhile it was like trying to breathe on a hot, muggy Louisianan night in August. I should have worn that skirt I was contemplating instead of pants. But it was still a fun time. The crowd was very young and there was good people watching, i.e. ladies, there were quite a few cute, young fellas in the crowd. The night ended on a good note, for me anyways, I can't say the same for one couple that was part of the celebration, they broke up at the bar! Ouch, not the best way to end the evening, but I guess you never know what might happen on a Ballard night.