Bellingham Alive

Cabaret in the Fog
2025-11-15 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Denver)
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

Holiday Fair
2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:00
Holiday Fair with 30+ vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Home Depot Kids Craft Workshop, Coffee and Food and lots of Fun

Holiday Bazaar
2025-11-22 09:00 - 16:00
11/22/25 9am-4pm Community holiday event at the Rome Grange featuring homemade arts, crafts and food including freshly made whole pies for sale, there will also be a photo backdrop and craft making station for children (see file image attached for specifics) thank you!

Holiday Bazaar
2025-11-22 09:00 - 16:00
Join us at our annual event to smell the homemade pies for sale. Feel the joy of a winter holiday with local artisan crafts. Make a memory with our holiday photo booth and kids craft table. Find that gift for your hard to gift loved one. Meet with jolly vendors and your neighbors in our over 100 year old building located at the milepost 7 of Sunset- Mt Baker

Rome Grange Holiday Bazaar
2025-11-22 09:00 - 16:00
Join us at our annual event of over 35 vendors. Smell the home-made pies, feel the joy of a winter holiday with local artisan crafts. Make a memory with free holiday photo booth and kids craft table. Find that gift for your hard-to-gift loved one. Meet with jolly vendors and your neighbors in our historic 125 year old building at milepost 7, Mt. Baker Highway.

Krampus Night 2025!
2025-11-22 18:30 - 22:00
Join us for a night of delightfully naughty revelry as Bellingham’s favorite dark holiday tradition returns!
This year, Krampus Night takes over the stunning new ballroom at Chuckanut Bay Distillery for an evening packed with music, dancing, dress-up, and devilish fun. Sip Krampus-themed cocktails, nibble on hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy a night where the nice take cover—and the naughty come out to play.
🎧 Music & Dancing
Bellingham’s own DJ Aireekah of Glitt3r Lyfe will spin festive beats and MC the evening, with giveaways and mischief throughout the night.
👹 Meet Krampus Seattle
The world-renowned Krampus Seattle will be in attendance—ready to terrify, delight, and pose for photos. Beware… they’re always watching.
🍸 Cocktails & Appetizers
Enjoy Krampus-themed cocktails and festive complimentary appetizers from The Penny Farthing kitchen.
📸 Photo Booth
Capture your best (or worst) holiday side with a keepsake photo to commemorate the chaos.
🎁 Dress-Up Encouraged
Come in your holiday best, ugliest sweater, or full Krampus regalia—if you dare.
🔥 Exclusive Release: Barrel-Aged Krampus
We’ll also be unveiling this year’s Barrel-Aged Krampus—bottled at barrel strength and packaged in a decorative wooden Krampus box. Only a limited number of bottles exist, and attendees will have first opportunity to purchase this exclusive new release.
🎟️ Tickets: $35
Standard admission is $35; deluxe admission is $55 and includes two drink tickets and a keepsake Krampus shot glass. Space is limited, and this night always sells out. Secure your spot for the most wicked holiday celebration in Bellingham!

Hotel Leo's Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast
2025-11-27 13:00 - 20:00
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day Feast at Hotel Leo — a heartwarming celebration filled with tradition, connection, and comfort. Gather around community-style tables and enjoy a classic holiday meal featuring all your favorite Thanksgiving dishes, crafted with care. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the season, you’re invited to relax, give thanks, and share a festive meal with friends old and new. Let us take care of the cooking while you savor the joy of the season.

Last Rites: a murder mystery
2025-11-28 19:00 - 2025-11-29 21:30
‘Last Rites’ is a premiere production by Mystery Dance Theatre that unspools a murder mystery through immersive performance. Audience members will be invited to explore their environment and watch scenes play out in different spaces.
‘Last Rites’ is a museum of movement and can be experienced in different ways depending on what path the viewer chooses.
Tickets and more information at mysterydancetheatre.com

Women's Work International Market
2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:00
Handmade gifts from around the world that make a difference locally and globally. Come celebrate the holidays at our new location: Mount Vernon Senior Center 1401 Cleveland Ave from 10-4 on Saturday, Nov. 29th.

Shop Small Holiday Makers Market
2025-11-29 12:00 - 2025-11-30 18:00
Get into the festive spirit and discover unique, locally made gifts while supporting talented artisans at our Shop Small Holiday Makers Market! Join us November 29–30 and December 20–21, 2025 at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal (355 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA).
Open Saturday from 12–6 PM and Sunday from 10 AM–5 PM, the market features 50 local makers offering everything from handcrafted soaps and sustainable goods to tasty treats, cozy textiles, candles, and jewelry.
Food trucks Dane Good and WTF will have hot beverages, baked goods and delicious dishes available to order.
Each weekend brings a new lineup of vendors, so stop by in both November and December for a fresh selection of gifts. Free and open to the public, this festive, holiday-decorated market is the perfect way to shop small and celebrate the season in the heart of Historic Fairhaven.

Giving Tuesday
2025-12-02 08:00 - 16:00
If you come in and bring an unwrapped, new toy worth $5 or more, you get a free pastry (while supplies last).

BMC Matinee Program: Romantic Cello and Piano
2025-12-03 10:30 - 11:30
Bellingham Music Club brings 2025 to a close with cellist Samantha Sinai and pianist Michelle Huang on Wednesday, December 3, 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St. in Bellingham.
Our guests are accomplished and versatile musicians. Samantha Sinai is a performer, composer, teacher and therapist who also serves as the Cello Principal with the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra. Seattle-based Michelle Huang has performed extensively in the U.S., Europe and Asia as a soloist and chamber musician. She is also an advocate for musicians’ wellness and health.
The ravishing Rachmaninoff’s Sonata in G minor for Cello and Piano anchors their program, with Clara Schumann’s Three Romances Op. 22 rounding up an exceptional collaboration.
To learn more about this concert, student awards and the rest of the BMC season, visit bellinghammusicclub.org

Birchwood Garden Club's December 3rd Meeting
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00
Birchwood Garden Club
Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington
Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community
December Topic:
Attracting Hummingbirds
Speaker–Julie Whittaker, owner of The Wild Bird Chalet
The December 3, 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 6:30PM.
The speaker for the evening will be Julie Whittaker, owner of the Wild Bird Chalet, 108 Ohio Street, Bellingham. Julie will speak on attracting hummingbirds. The Wild Bird Chalet is a local, independent vendor of wild bird food and feeders, hummingbird feeders, and other supplies, as well as items for squirrels, bats, and miscellaneous critters.
Julie has been a Whatcom Co. resident since 1990. She bought the business in 2019, and has fed birds for more than a dozen years. She has a degree in ecology, with a specialty in native plants, and is passionate about habitat for wildlife. Please join us!
The Birchwood Garden Club is accepting applications from non-profit organizations in Whatcom and Skagit counties to help support projects that are related to horticulture, agriculture or related fields. Applications for up to $500 can be found at birchwoodgardenclub.org and will be accepted until December 31 and awarded in February.
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 to join. Check out our website, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does!

The Light of Hope Returning
2025-12-05 19:00 - 2025-12-06 20:00, 2025-12-06 15:00 - 16:30
Join Vox Pacifica under conductor Wendy Bloom for a multimedia celebration of winter through Appalachia and gospel influenced carols on December 5th, 7 pm and December 6th, 3 pm at First Congregational Church on 2401 Cornwall Ave, $25 and youth 21 and under $15. View our website voxpacifica.org for more information.

Holiday Trees Celebration & Giving Wreath Wall at Hotel Bellwether
2025-12-06 08:00 - 2025-12-31 00:00
Hotel Bellwether Hosts Holiday Trees Event through December Benefitting Skookum Kids
View and vote for the entire month of December to be entered to win an overnight stay in the Lighthouse Suite!
The annual Holiday Tree Lighting Event at Hotel Bellwether benefitting Skookum Kids kicks off Saturday, December 6th, 2025 and continues the entire month of December. Hotel Bellwether transforms into a festive holiday wonderland with more that 20 creatively themed trees on display throughout the lobby and halls, all decorated and sponsored by local businesses.
The event is open to the public and the community is encouraged to visit and vote on their favorite tree. Those who vote are entered to win an overnight stay in the iconic three-story Lighthouse Suite valued at $1,000. Voting ends December 31st with the winner announced in the new year.
Watch a video about the event at: https://fb.watch/7CBG_uu_Xn3/

Christmas at Bellewood
2025-12-06 09:00 - 2025-12-21 16:00
Whatcom County’s Bellewood Farms & Distillery is providing opportunities in December to take free photos of loved ones with Santa, ideal for cards and social media. Santa will be available at Bellewood Farms from noon-4 p.m. starting Dec. 6 and then each Saturday and Sunday in December leading up to Christmas Day.
“Santa photos with everyone from babies to grandparents are perfect for sharing the holiday season’s joy with family and friends,” said Eric Abel, president of Bellewood Farms & Distillery.
Caroling groups and musicians will perform periodically during store hours from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in December. Attendees also may enjoy warm cider and adult beverages like Caramel Apple Brandy around Bellewood’s bonfires.
Bellewood Farms also offers gifts, apples from the recent harvest and an expanded array of fresh-baked goods, including nine varieties of pies, cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls and more. Adults may head to the distillery’s tasting room and sample the distillery’s new spirits.
Bellewood Farms is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at 6140 Guide Meridian, about 7 miles from Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden. For more information about Bellewood Farms, call (360) 318-7720 or visit www.bellewoodfarms.com.

A Holiday Evening of Belly Dance
2025-12-06 18:30 - 20:00
An Evening of Belly Dance
December 6th, 2025
Doors open at 6pm, Show starts at 6:30pm
Firehouse Arts and Events Center
1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Come experience some of the fantastic, dramatic and breathtaking belly dance that Bellingham has to offer! Plus special guest, drummer David Metz who will be traveling from Seattle to perform for us this evening!
Come early to enjoy a beverage at the Firehouse Cafe before the doors open for the show at 6pm. The show will start at 6:30pm in the beautiful Firehouse Performing Arts Center – an old firehouse turned small theatre – a short walk from the Historic Fairhaven District.
This evening will be a sparkling evening of raqs sharqi (oriental dance), fusion, and middle eastern folk dance; while our guest Toastmaster Jeffrey Copeland, will share little bites of history and culture of the music and the dance.
Brown Paper Tickets – https://bellydances.brownpapertickets.com/
$20-30 per ticket ($30 adult, $20 child)
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Coffee& Canvas
2025-12-07 11:00 - 13:00
Come paint and let the creativity flow while sipping on Bellingham’s finest coffee.

Happy Tails for the Holidays
2025-12-07 14:30 - 17:30
Our annual fundraising event will be LIVE and in-person at Lost Giants Cider Company in Bellingham. Our silent auction begins at 2:30pm, ends at 5:30pm, and features goods and services from tons of local businesses, including a vacation stay in Mazatlán!
We will also have live music by Original Jim and delicious food available.
Come out and support Happy Tails Happy Homes, honor Taylor’s Legacy, and enjoy a fun afternoon of food, drinks, and good music!
And if you can’t join us in person, auction items will be available to view (and bid on!) online starting November 29th. Check it out at https://givebutter.com/happytailsholidayauction

Celebrate the Season: An Evening of Holiday Music
2025-12-07 18:30 - 19:30
For Immediate Release – October 27, 2025
Bellingham, WA–The third annual FREE community concert CELEBRATE THE SEASON: An Evening of Holiday Music will be held on Sunday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1720 Harris Avenue & 18th Street in Bellingham’s historic Fairhaven district.
The planning committee is pleased to offer a free, one-hour holiday event as a community service. The concert will be a fun, musical program to kick-off the season that is appropriate for children and people of all ages.
The program will feature a variety of vocal and instrumental holiday music volunteered by noted local performing groups, many returning for the second and third time. These include the renowned Vox Pacifica women’s choir; Bellingham High School’s talented Showstoppers; One Accord, Bellingham’s melodious a capella group; Bellingham High School’s striking String Ensemble (returning with audience-favorite Edelweiss); and a special dramatic reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The audience is encouraged to join in singing many favorite seasonal songs.
Holiday cookies and hot cider/coffee will follow the hour-long program in the community room. Financial support is provided by Thrivent.
More Celebrate the Season concert information is available at www.oursavioursbham.org (that’s with a u) or (360) 733-6749.

Open Jam!
2025-12-10 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

Christmas Wine Tasting @ GLM Winery
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00
Join us in holiday cheer to taste our full line up of wines, sing carols and Christmas shop for the wine-lovers in our lives! We will have snacks and the musical vocalist Shanna of the Shannanigans for our listening pleasure! No cost.

Family Ornament Making
2025-12-12 18:30 - 20:30
Your holiday favorite returns! Kick off the season with this fun community-oriented night as you create eight different projects while enjoying festive snacks and seasonal tunes. Registration is per family (up to 4 members) and includes all the supplies to create up to eight different ornaments or holiday decorations. $30 per family. https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/40316?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

“STILLS” Poetry Book Launch Party
2025-12-12 18:30 - 22:00
To kick off the year-long celebration, CASCADIA will host a launch party for a collaborative book project, “STILLS,” a poetry anthology inspired by the films of the 2025 festival, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 12 at Aslan Depot (1322 N. State St., Bellingham). The event will open with readings by a number of poets featured in the book, followed by live jazz music from 8 to 10 p.m. A special cider created for the event by Greenwood Cider of Seattle will be available on tap. Admission to the all ages event is free and open to the public.
With an introduction by Stefania Heim, poet and Associate Professor of Literature and Director of Graduate Studies in English at Western Washington University, this anthology connects the work of international film directors who presented at the 2025 festival to poetry, prose and art by noted poets from the Pacific Northwest and across the country, including Tobey Hiller, Julie Gard, Luther Allen, Arlene Naganawa, Jed Myers, Jeff Alessandrelli and J. I. Kleinberg.
Books will be available for purchase for $18 at the event from co-host Village Books. The books may also be purchased through CASCADIA’s website. Books purchased directly from CASCADIA through December will also receive a discount code to watch online free short films featured in the book during the month of January.
