Five emerging Washington musicians take the stage for a live showdown in the final round of the Doc Swinson’s Opening Act Contest. Handpicked from nearly 200 submissions statewide, these finalists are playing for a coveted spot on the main stage at the 2026 Northwest Tune-Up bike + music festival. This is your chance to catch the next wave of Washington musicians—and help one earn their breakout moment. Featuring performances from:...
We are delighted to present the annual Whatcom READS Art Challenge, in collaboration with the Bellingham & Whatcom Libraries' Whatcom READS program. Local artists embarked on a journey inspired by this year's chosen book, Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. Applications to participate in the exhibition are available at alliedarts.org. We have a set of featured artists that...
Voxel Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Double Exposure, a provocative group exhibition exploring the beauty, complexity, and vulnerability of the human body. The exhibition opens with a public reception on Friday, March 6, 2026, and will be on view through March 27, 2026, at Voxel Gallery, 312 West Champion Street, Bellingham, WA. voxelgallery.com
Tickets - https://newprospecttheatre.org/event/mollys-musical-adventure/ Bob the Stage Manager has lost the script—and the show's about to start! In Molly’s Musical Adventure, you don’t just watch the show… you help steer it! Join...
Big Fun. Big Vocals. Bigger Laughs. Molly’s Comedy Cabaret is a hilarious musical comedy cocktail of pop, rock, and Broadway favorites—served with a splash of camp and a whole lot of charm. Featuring powerhouse vocals, cheeky storytelling, and big laugh-out-loud moments, Molly’s Comedy Cabaret...
"Tips and Tricks for using Ancestry.com" Are you getting the most out of your searches on Ancestry.com? Join us for this informative meeting where we...
A FREE Open Mic Style Jam Session 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...
Join Paper Whale for the second installment of the Rising Tide speaker series of 2026. Explore how public art shapes and energizes our cities with artist and filmmaker Aaron Asis. Hear his stories of large-scale, collaborative public projects, and enjoy live jazz from Mark Hunter Trio, community talks and a Q&A with the guest speaker. Stick around for an afterparty with DJ Mr....
Lace up your shoes and bust out your shamrock socks – it’s time to get your green on! Runnin’ O’ the Green 5K & 8K is back with a brand-new route and location: Stones Throw Brewery in Fairhaven Village! Join us for a community classic as we celebrate Bellingham’s beautiful greenways and fill the streets with green. Stick around after the run to enjoy the festive atmosphere at Stones Throw Brewery. As always costumes are highly encouraged...
https://www.whatcommuseum.org/event/introduction-to-bug-pinning-sunset-moths/ Learn how to spread and dry your own sunset moth specimen to keep. Using a rehydrated specimen ready to spread, each student will be guided through the process of flexing, posing, pinning, and drying their own moth specimen. This incredible insect, native to Madagascar, is a day-flying moth with structural colors that catch the light to appear as an iridescent rainbow. You will leave with your finished pinned specimen ready to dry at home, as well as...
https://www.whatcommuseum.org/event/introduction-to-bug-pinning-stunning-scorpions/ Learn how to spread and dry your own forest scorpion specimen to keep. Using a rehydrated specimen ready to spread, each student will be guided through the process of flexing, posing, pinning, and drying their own scorpion specimen. This incredible arachnid is native to Thailand and uses its pincers more than its tail to inflict damage to its prey. You will leave with your finished pinned specimen ready...
March 19-April, 2026 Bring It On: An invitational show by regional fine artists: Reno, Houston, Aurich, Lor, Maute, Potter, Sheets, Mueller, VanEtta, Mattix, Wardenburg-Skinner, Longstreet, Meloy, Foreman, Yates. Meloy Gallery 301 W Holly Street Suite D6 Downstairs Bay Street Village Bellingham Hours: Thursdays - Sundays, 12:00-5 pm Meet the Artists: Bellingham First Friday Art Walk on April 3, 5:00-8:00 pm www.meloygallery.com
