Concrete Ghost Walk
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | WA
Experience the 20th edition of the infamous Concrete Ghost Walk.
LOCATION: Your tour begins at the Historic Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main Street. The theatre was built in 1923 and has long been a haunted hotspot in Concrete.
SCHEDULE: The event starts at 7:00 p.m. on four Saturdays: October 4, 11, 18, 25. You are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance. Please arrive earlier if you plan to purchase gourmet ice cream, espresso, or other concessions in the Theatre lobby. Each tour ends at approximately 8:30 p.m.
BEST FOR: Adults (or mature teens over 16) who enjoy a good story and are interested in history, as all our tales are based on true stories. We regret that the event is not accessible for those with mobility issues. The tour includes walking on uneven surfaces and in dark alleys.
NOT FOR KIDS: The Concrete Ghost Walk features historical reenactments and stories of death, violence, and hauntings. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, participants must be able to follow instructions and stand quietly during the stories. For ages 16 and older.
NO PETS: We love pets; however, we ask that pets stay home for this event for the comfort of all our guests. With actors, costumes, spookiness, and crowds, it may be too much for even the most loveable pet.
NO SMOKING: This is a non-smoking event. Please no cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or vapes.
WEATHER: Tours will go on regardless of rain. It can be cold and windy in Concrete on an October evening. Please dress accordingly. If the event must be canceled due to extreme weather, you’ll be notified by email, and your ticket will be refunded.

An Evening with Judy Collins
2025-10-26 19:30 - 21:00
Seven decades of sublime and powerful music-making, 55 albums, numerous awards & tributes – Judy Collins is a living legend. Today, she is as creatively vigorous as when she first stepped onto a Greenwich Village stage. A brilliant performer and social activist, her voice and music are as vital as ever.
Sunday, October 26, 7:30pm at Massey Theatre in New Westminster, BC
https://www.masseytheatre.com/event/judy-collins/

Kiwanis Kid's STEAM Expo
2025-11-01 11:00 - 15:00
Kiwanis Kid’s STEAM Expo is a free family event that will provide kids (ages 5 – 12) the opportunity to observe, explore and experiment with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
Date: Saturday, November 1st
Time: 11:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Northwest WA Fairgrounds Expo Building
Visit the Lynden Noon Kiwanis Facebook page for additional information.

Skagit Symphony: Stranger Strings
2025-11-01 19:30 - 21:00
Skagit Symphony: Stranger Strings
7:30pm Saturday, Nov 1, 2025
McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon WA
Skagit Symphony’s 46th Season steps into the bold and brilliant world of Cult Classical – a season where timeless masterpieces take center stage!
Skagit Symphony weaves fantasies of magic carpets and Sinbad’s tempest-tossed ship at sea with the orchestral showpiece, Scheherazade, and a spooky Night on Bald Mountain. Jill Whitman enchants with Arturo Marquez’s harp concerto, Mascaras (“Masks”).
For More info email info@skagitsymphony.com or call the symphony office at 360-848-9336
To Purchase tickets, visit this link https://purchase.mcintyrehall.org/EventAvailability?EventId=11001
or Call the Ticketing box office at 360-416-7727

THE SEA
2025-11-02 15:00 - 16:00
Kuntz and Company presents DOCUMENTING GRACE – a film series showcasing the work of dance artists going beyond the stage. The first film in the 2025/26 season is THE SEA, created by Douglas Rosenberg. The Sea traces the imprints of aging on body and soul, weaving a poetic dance of time and movement as it explores men’s evolving relationships with solitude, intimacy, and community. The Sea is a black-and-white feature filmed entirely on location along the Baltic Sea. Drawing inspiration from the evocative landscapes of Ingmar Bergman’s Fårö Island, the film explores aging and the intimate relationships between men in their later years. Featuring a cast of predominantly untrained performers from the Fårö area, The Sea reflects on camaraderie and the ways life’s experiences leave their marks on our bodies, expressed through movement and the passage of time. November 2nd @ 3:00, The Firehouse Arts and Events Center @ 1314 Harris Avenue in Fairhaven. For accommodations and information contact Pam @ kuntzpam@gmail.com or 360-510-4711. Tickets: https://www.kuntzandco.org/documenting-grace-a-dance-film-series

At the Edge of Democracy
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:30
Lifelong pacifist and Quaker Daniel Kirkpatrick will share stories, images, and insights about his recent diplomacy trip to Ukraine. The talk will contrast the external threats to democracy Ukrainians face with the internal threats to democracy that are ascendant in the USA.

At the Edge of Democracy: a Pacifist's Visit to Ukraine
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:30
Quaker Daniel Kirkpatrick, recently visited Ukraine, and will be sharing stories, images, and insights from his trip. He will be contrasting the external threats to democracy that Ukrainians are facing with the internal threats to democracy that we are facing today in the U.S.
The talk will begin at 7:00 followed by a Q & A session.
$10 suggested donation, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
At the Majestic, 1027 N. Forest street in Bellingham.

BMC Matinee Program: Art song, grand opera and Broadway
2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:30
Bellingham Music Club brings together artists of incomparable talent: soprano Heather Dudenbostel will be joined by baritone/pianist Mark Davies, sopranos Ibidunni Ojikutu and Celeste Fraser, as well as pianist Emily Gantt in a vocal extravaganza!
The repertoire includes an English adaptation by Isaiah Bell of Poulenc’s one-woman opera La voix humaine; selections from Ricky Ian Gordon’s Autumn Valentine, and favorite opera arias by Mozart, Dvořák, and Cilea. The concert will end with a song from the musical The Bridges of Madison County.
Join us for a matinee concert on Wednesday, November 5, at 10:30am, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St. in Bellingham. Free, open to all, and family-friendly. This is BMC’s gift to the community!
A longer program is on Friday, Nov 7, 7:30pm at First Congregational Church. To learn more about these concerts and the rest of the BMC season, visit https://bellinghammusicclub.org/

Birchwood Garden Club's November 5th Meeting
2025-11-05 19:00 - 21:00
Birchwood Garden Club
November Topic: Common Threads Farm School Program
The November 5, 2025 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
The speaker for the evening will be Sarah Wheatley, Garden and Volunteer Programs Manager for Common Threads Farm, a local nonprofit that teaches gardening and cooking in the public schools. Sarah delivers Common Threads Farm programs at Birchwood Elementary and the Lummi Nation School, and works with school communities and volunteers to care for school gardens at 25 Whatcom County schools. The presentation will cover what Common Threads Farm is, the
founding history, what they do, and why they do it. Please join us to hear about this interesting and important subject.
The Birchwood Garden Club is accepting applications for donations to help support the efforts of non-profit organizations that offer opportunities in the realm of horticulture, agriculture or related fields. Applications are being accepted for up to $500 each from now until December 31 and awarded by March 1, 2026. Applications can be found at: https://www.birchwoodgardenclub.org/donate-page.html. Follow the directions on this page to print a hard copy of the form.
Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures available to join our club. Check out our website, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.

Wintering Exhibition Opening
2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00
This winter, Voxel Gallery presents Wintering—a women-driven exhibition that celebrates the mystery and beauty of the winter solstice through landscape and abstract paintings. Opening reception November 6, 2025, from 6-9PM, 312 West Champion Street, Bellingham www.voxelgallery.com

Gertrude and Alice
2025-11-06 19:30 - 2025-11-23 21:00
Gertrude and Alice
Gertrude Stein and Alice B Toklas visit PAL Studio Theatre to recount their forty-year relationship; their famous salons where the who’s who of artists gathered, including expatriate writers Ernest Hemingway, Sherwood Anderson and Ezra Pound; and Alice’s devotion to Gertrude’s genius.
They survived in Paris in WW2. Now they want to find out how their lives are – or are not – remembered.
Nominated for the Governor General’s Literary Award (2018)
November 6-23, 2025
Evenings: Wed-Sat at 7:30pm | Matinees: Thurs, Sat, Sun (starting Nov 8) at 2:00pm
PAL Studio Theatre (8th Floor, 581 Cardero Street, Vancouver BC)
https://westerngoldtheatre.org/

First Friday Concert Series with Swil Kanim
2025-11-07 19:00 - 20:30
First Friday Concert Series
with Swil Kanim
Friday, November 7, 2025
7–8:30 PM
Wildflower Funeral Concepts
5706 4th Ave
Ferndale WA
Free Admission
Wildflower Funeral Concepts is proud to announce the relaunch of a Whatcom County tradition: the First Friday Concert Series with Swil Kanim, beginning Friday, November 7, 2025, from 7–8:30 PM. Attendees can expect soul-stirring music and stories from Swil Kanim, along with performances by local musicians, poets, storytellers, and other regional artists.
This free evening of storytelling and music will take place at Wildflower’s warm and welcoming event venue in Ferndale, a space perfectly suited for intimate performances. The First Friday Concert Series will continue monthly, with future dates scheduled for December, January, and beyond.
The series revives Whatcom County’s beloved First Fridays tradition, which began nearly 30 years ago at the now-legendary Stuart’s Coffee House. “Nearly 30 years ago, I got my start telling stories at First Fridays with Swil Kanim,” says Brian Flowers, owner of Wildflower Funeral Concepts. “Swil Kanim was a generous host then, and he still is now. I’m thrilled to bring this tradition back, and to welcome the community into our space for something creative, uplifting, and deeply human.” Flowers, who is also a performing storyteller, will share a few stories of his own.
Wildflower Funeral Concepts offers an unexpectedly ideal setting for live music: bright, intimate, and acoustically beautiful. “If you’ve never been to Wildflower,” Flowers adds, “this is a wonderful chance to visit. And if you have, I’d love for you to see this new side of what our space can be.”
For more information contact Wildflower Funeral Concepts at: (360) 526-7829
Event website:
https://www.wildflowerfuneralconcepts.com/
Event Press Release: https://www.wildflowerfuneralconcepts.com/post/first-friday-concerts-with-swil-kanim-coming-to-wildflower
More about Swil Kanim: https://www.swilkanim.com/

BMC Night Beat: Soprano Heather Dudenbostel & Friends
2025-11-07 19:30 - 21:00
Bellingham Music Club brings artists of incomparable talent together in a vocal extravaganza! Soprano Heather Dudenbostel will be joined by baritone/pianist Mark Davies, sopranos Ibidunni Ojikutu and Celeste Fraser, mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Feeney, clarinetist Erika Block as well as pianist Emily Gantt to celebrate art song, grand opera and Broadway!
The repertoire includes an English adaptation by Isaiah Bell of Poulenc’s one-woman opera La voix humaine; selections from Ricky Ian Gordon’s Autumn Valentine; and favorite opera arias by Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, Verdi, and Dvořák, to name a few. The concert will end with a song from the musical The Bridges of Madison County.
Join us for the full-length Night Beat concert on Friday, November 7, 7:30pm at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham. No ticket purchase required; we suggest a $20 donation. All are welcome and students are always free.
To learn more about this concert and the rest of the BMC season, visit https://bellinghammusicclub.org/

NORDIC FEST
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00
NORDIC FEST (previously known as The Scandinavian Fair) is a celebration of Nordic culture with a Scandinavian Bakery, Norsk Kafé, Nordic Crafts & Gifts, and Entertainment All Day
Children 12 and Under Free; Adults $5

Lummi Island Holiday Art Tour
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-09 17:00
Lummi Island Holiday Art Tour 2025
November 8th and 9th – 10am to 5pm
More than 14 artists and craftspeople are offering their work at 7 locations around the island. Enjoy paintings, drawings, prints, notecards, jewelry, photography, sculpture, glass, woodwork, pottery, metalwork, stonework, quilts, clothing, knitwear, and more!
Maps are available online at lummi-island.com or pick up a copy in The Islander, one block south of the ferry dock .The featured artist is Meredith Moench, One Earth Studio. Meredith’s current focus is watercolor. Preview the art tour artists on Instagram at lummi.island.art.studio.tour and Facebook at Lummi Island Art Studio Tour.
To get to Lummi Island: Take I-5 exit 260, go west on Slater Road to Haxton Way. Turn left on Haxton to the ferry dock at Gooseberry Point. Line up to take the Whatcom Chief ferry. The 8-minute ferry ride leaves at ten past every hour (plus extra trips as needed)

Nooksack Nordic Ski Club First Meeting of the 2025/26 Season
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:30
Nooksack Nordic Ski Club First General Meeting of the 2025/26 Season
Anyone Interested in Cross Country Skiing Welcome!
Monday, November 10, 7 – 8:30 pm
Early season potluck and some history from a few early club members. It’s a chance to meet and thank some skiers who put in the work to make our club and local snopark happen.
If you are new to nordic skiing, or looking for a new winter sport, come learn about where we ski and our programs including free ski lessons!
The Nooksack Nordic Ski Club promotes cross country skiing in Whatcom County including maintaining the Salmon Ridge Snopark on the Mt. Baker Highway. Learn more about the club and XC skiing resources here: https://www.nooksacknordicskiclub.org/

Nature Trivia
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00
Grab some friends – or make it a family team – and get ready to join us for all ages Nature Trivia at Zeek’s Pizza!
Wild Whatcom trivia wizards will challenge your nature knowledge with some laughs thrown in. Cost to play is $5 per person, teams can be 2-6 people. Winning teams will get fabulous prizes!
Zeek’s is donating $1 per pint and 10% of dine-in sales from 5pm to 8pm, plus all player fees to Wild Whatcom, and you’re welcome to tuck something into the tip jar. Funds raised will support our youth program scholarships and free school programs!
No need to sign up in advance, but get to Zeek’s early to register your team and order your food and drinks. It’ll be a hoot!

Open Jam!
2025-11-12 19:00 - 23:00
We are so back!!
Formerly known as Jam:30, Blue Room’s open mic style jam session returns
Additional information:
Open Jam is a free form instrumental/vocal jam session with signups by instrument. It is a casual environment to practice your skills and meet new people. If you don’t play an instrument – simply sit back and enjoy the show!
Blue Room provides a drumset, piano, electric guitar, and various auxiliary percussion instruments. We encourage everyone to bring an instrument of their own!
Admission is free! Signups begin at 7pm and jamming starts closer to 8pm

Ladies Night
2025-11-13 18:00 - 21:00
Ladies’ Night is back!
Gather your crew for an evening of style, laughter, and connection at Backcountry Essentials. From fashion and raffles to shopping and good vibes, it’s a night you won’t want to miss.
Wednesday, Nov 13 — doors at 6pm.
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to celebrate!

Whatcom Literacy Council's Annual Literacy Breakfast with Nancy Pearl
2025-11-14 08:00 - 10:00
Join the Whatcom Literacy Council for our annual fundraiser as we hear book recommendations from author and NPR commentator Nancy Pearl.

Pokémon Trade Night
2025-11-14 16:00 - 19:00
Bring your binders and get ready to trade! Ryno’s Pokémon Trade Night is the perfect place to meet other collectors, grow your collection, and score some prizes. Enjoy free pizza from Westside Pizza and join in on our giveaways throughout the evening.
Visit rynossportscards.com for more info!
When: Friday, November 14th from 4-7PM
Where: Ryno’s Trading Cards and Memorabilia (702 Kentucky St, Bellingham, WA)

Wine Walk at Hela Provisions
2025-11-14 17:00 - 19:00
Join us Friday November 14th, for Wine Walk! Ben Reese will be hosting our wine tasting, tickets are $5, stop by any time between 5pm and 7pm.

The Traveling Archivist: Eastern Oregon Book Reading and Q&A
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00
https://villagebooks.com/events/3484520251115
Join Village Books for a combined reading and Q&A with Mary B. Hansen about her newest book, The Traveling Archivist: Eastern Oregon! She will be bringing some archival materials for people to explore as she shares the inspiration of her book and how archives impact our lives and our futures.

Mountainfilm On Tour Bellingham
2025-11-15 19:00 - 22:00
Join the Rotary Club of Bellingham for Mountainfilm On Tour 2025! Mountainfilm On Tour is a collection of short films on nature, recreation, overcoming obstacles, and celebrating LIFE! Mountainfilm has been celebrating the indomitable spirit through film since 1979, using the power of film, art, and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. The event will include an evening of short and inspirational films about community, nature, and overcoming adversity, food and beverages will be available, and we will also be auctioning off thousands of dollars of items donated by local businesses. This event is a fundraiser for Rotary Club of Bellingham and is sponsored in part by the City of Bellingham.

Cabaret in the Fog
2025-11-15 19:00 - 23:00
Cabaret in the Fog is a bold, intoxicating burlesque by the Risqué Renegades—where tease meets theater and every act drips with sultry surprise. Step into the haze for a night that’s cheeky, chic, and deliciously unpredictable. Don’t wait—these nights sell out fast.
The fog is calling…

FILM: Nika And Madison
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:30
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival is proud to announce the screening of “Nika And Madison” at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 16 at Firehouse Performing Arts Center in Bellingham. The film is the first solo feature from emerging Indigenous director Eva Thomas, a member of the Walpole Island First Nation in southwestern Ontario, Canada.
“Nika And Madison” centers on two young Indigenous women, Nika and Madison, as they re-evaluate their life and estranged friendship following a fateful encounter with police. Touching on topics such as systemic racism and police brutality it introduces audiences to a story that balances female friendship and agency.
CASCADIA has been committed to presenting films directed by Indigenous women filmmakers. A few years ago, the festival began presenting special screenings of films in November for Native American Heritage month.
“Nika And Madison” will play at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 16 the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham.
Tickets are $12 / $10 students and available through the Eventive link here: https://bit.ly/47ljDvr

Concert for a Cause - A Whatcom Center for Early Learning Event
2025-11-16 16:00 - 20:00
A Night of Music & Impact with WCEL
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL) and the launch of our new Changemaker Program, a monthly giving opportunity designed to sustain the future of children with developmental delays and disabilities. This benefit event blends inspiring live music with a chance to learn more about WCEL’s mission, vision, and how you can become a changemaker for local families.
About WCEL
Mission: WCEL partners with families and caregivers to provide high-quality, equitable, and comprehensive therapy, early learning, and support services to children, with a focus on those experiencing developmental delays and disabilities.
Vision: WCEL envisions an equitable and just society where all children thrive, their unique developmental needs are nurtured, and caregivers are empowered to celebrate their children’s strengths and advocate for their needs.
The Musical Lineup
Kris Orlowski (Headliner)
Seattle-based singer-songwriter Kris Orlowski has built a reputation for heartfelt lyrics and lush melodies that draw audiences in from the first note. His catalog ranges from intimate acoustic ballads to sweeping folk-pop anthems, and his music has been featured on national radio, in film, and on television. With a style that balances emotional honesty and compelling storytelling, Kris is the perfect artist to lead a night dedicated to building meaningful, lasting change in our community.
Michael Dayvid
Known as the world’s premiere Adventure Folk artist, Michael Dayvid is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer who captivates audiences with his signature vocal looping and genre-spanning performances. From Celtic folk to cinematic rock, his sets are dynamic, imaginative, and always leave listeners inspired.

OPEN DECKS - a FREE open format DJ event
2025-11-19 19:00 - 23:00
Open Decks is an FREE evening of dance music from the best undiscovered DJs, MCs, Producers, and bedroom Popstars
More info
Doors at 7pm, sign ups start at 730pm, and music runs from 8-10pm! Slots are first come first serve.
Simply bring your properly formatted Rekordbox USB and sign up for your 20min slot. Any genre, format, and style is welcome!
This is your chance to get talent (and your crew) out of the house party and into the club!
All Ages to enter, 21+ for bar.
DM @trash_stgram69 or @lumbergash_ on IG for more info!

Gifts of Music Benefit Concert
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:30
Gifts of Music NW is a 501c3 non-profit with the mission of confidence through music. We work with people who wouldn’t normally have access to music education, including at-risk youth and seniors.
This November 20th, at 6:30 pm at the Firehouse Events Center we are holding a benefit concert to raise money for the organization. These funds will allow us to teach music more regularly at the Whatcom Juvenile Detention center and to pay for our overhead costs.
We will have two amazing duos performing. Jenner Fox and Jeremy Elliot are Bellingham based but they tour internationally. Jenner built his reputation on poignant and humorous storytelling with a voice that carries equal measures of vulnerability and conviction. Grammy-nominated producer Cookie Marenco praised his debut album, writing: “Jenner combines the lyricism of Joni Mitchell and the commentary of Neil Young to represent the next generation of singer-songwriters.” Jenner will be joined by his friend and incredible guitarist, Jeremy Elliot, who is a multi-genre spanning guitarist and producer.
Casuandra May and James are a local duo with musical roots on Dry Bayou Road south of Rolling Fork in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. They bring the needed warmth of southern blues to our town, and also explore other genres with a theatrical flair and a commanding sound that beckons you deeper into their world.
Come out and hear some great music and support a great cause!
Get tickets at https://GiftsofMusicNW.eventbrite.com

"Bang for Your Buck!" Timpani Fundraising Concert
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00
Join the Music Ministry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for our “Bang for Your Buck!” fundraising concert — Friday, November 21st @ 7pm. Northwest percussion titans Patrick Roulet and Gunnar Folsom present an evening of thrilling music; proceeds support the purchase of a timpani for the church. Come back at Easter to hear our new drums in action! Tickets $25 adult/$15 student. https://music-stpauls.org/events
