Bellingham Alive

PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT: PURPLE REIGN
2023-04-27 19:00 (America/Denver) | Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham
This alternative classical outfit performs with the goals of expanding appreciation for the cello and building connections between different musical communities. As part of those goals, they perform music you wouldn’t normally see played on the cello, and the music of Prince definitely falls into that category! Fall in love with a diverse range of Prince’s songs all over again through this neoclassical lens. Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, 360.734.6080, mountbakertheatre.com

NATTALI RIZE
2023-04-27 22:00 - 23:30 | Wild Buffalo House of Music, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Nattali Rize hit the festival and performance scene in the early to mid 2010s, then released her debut album “Rebel Frequency” in 2017. Ever since, she has become known for spreading her intensely uplifting and revolutionary messages. Appearing with her are musicians Minori and Kumar, similarly known for their powerful lyrics and modern Jamaican music influenced by rap and R&B. Wild Buffalo House of Music, 208 W. Holly St., Bellingham, 360.746.8733, wildbuffalo.net

Whatcom Home & Garden Show
2023-04-28 11:00 - 2023-04-30 17:00 | Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center, 1775 Front St., Lynden, WA
The Building Industry Association of Whatcom County (BIAWC) brings you the largest Home & Garden Show north of Seattle!
Over 100 vendors in over 150 booths all under one roof
Inspiration for all parts of your home — from the living room to the front lawn
Meet vendors and schedule all the help you need in just one weekend
Give your home a money-saving, quality Spring makeover
Taste your way through the Food Truck Festival
Get everything you need for your next home or garden project on April 28th-30th 2023, at the NW Washington Fairgrounds In the WECU Pavilion.
Friday, April 28, 2023 11:00 AM – Sunday, April 30, 2023 5:00 PM

The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
2023-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
McIntyre Hall Presents
Friday, April 28 7:30pm
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc is a fiddle trio that masterfully blends the traditions of Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Islands. Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland Islands), have swiftly gained a reputation for their gripping and unique blend of fiddle music since the inception of the Bloc in early 2009. They maintain a firm focus on the traditions of their home while developing a sound that has been described as “meaningful”, ”intense” and “invigorating”. Their clever use of harmony, rhythm, riffs & bass lines creates a sound that leaves the listener enthralled but at the same time dumbfounded that the sound only comes from three fiddles.
“Seldom before can three fiddlers have sounded so well matched as the Nordic Fiddlers Bloc. And seldom before can three fiddles have sounded so much like four and at times five instruments without using electronic trickery.” ~ The Herald
Join us for a pre-concert talk 45 minutes prior to the concert.

April Brews Day 2023!
2023-04-29 11:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Presented by Max Higbee Center and WECU, Bellingham’s 22nd annual April Brews Day brings 65 PNW breweries, 10 food trucks, live music, and thousands of people together to celebrate beer and raise funds for Max Higbee Center in Downtown Bellingham.
Max Higbee Center offers community-based recreation programs for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. The money you spend at April Brew Day helps continue their programs. Thank you to WECU for their support and thank you to YOU!
21+ event
www.aprilbrewsday.org
Downtown Waterfront Bellingham
Central Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225
info@aprilbrewsday.org

Artist Talk with Toots Zynsky
2023-04-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner, WA, 98257, United States
Join us at the Museum of Northwest Art for an artist talk with acclaimed glass artist Toots Zynsky, one of many artists featured in the current exhibition, Geppetto’s Children: Italo Scanga at Pilchuck Glass School.
Zynsky will talk about her career as an artist using the distinctive “filet de verre” technique she invented, her work both past and present, the impact and influence of working with Dale Chihuly and Italo Scanga, and what it was like being at Pilchuck Glass School during its founding.
For more information please click the link:
https://www.monamuseum.org/events/artist-talk-toots-zynsky
Saturday, April 29, 2023
2:00 PM 3:10 PM
Museum of Northwest Art
121 1st StreetLa Conner, WA, 98257United States

4/30 Mellifera Pnoe Studios Sound Bath Group Session
2023-04-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Ashtanga Yoga Bellingham, 1412 Cornwall Ave., Ste. 3, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Come and enjoy a wonderful meditative sound bath experience where you will lie down and listen to resonant sounds of singing bowls, tuning forks and chimes. Please note: Sound bath Healing sessions are held fully clothed, on the floor on yoga mats, with shoes off. Yoga mats, cushion and throw blankets will be provided. However, please bring anything else extra that would help make you be more comfortable as you lay down for the sound therapy session (e.g. Extra blankets or pillows). And please be sure to dress comfortably.
Ticket costs: $25
Date: 4/30/2023
Time: 2-3:30pm PST
Max persons: 10
Location:
Ashtanga Yoga Bellingham, 1412 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 3, Bellingham, WA, 98225
Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/606727316737
Contact Info:
Email: Melliferapnoe@gmail.com
Website: https://www.melliferapnoe.com/

Owen and Mzee The Musical
2023-04-30 14:00 - 17:00 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Owen & Mzee The Musical
Vital Theatre Company
McIntyre Hall Presents
Sunday, April 30 2:00pm
The amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo named Owen and 130-year-old giant tortoise named Mzee whose remarkable friendship touched millions around the world. When Owen was stranded after a tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone’s amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart.
book and music by MICHELLE ELLIOTT; music and lyrics by DANNY LARSEN; directed and choreographed by STANLEY W. MATHIS; based on the book by ISABELLA HATKOFF, CRAIG HATKOFF and DR. PAULA KAHUMBU with photography by PETER GRESTE

Birchwood Garden Club's May 3, 2023 Meeting
2023-05-03 19:00 | Whatcom Museum Old City Hall Rotunda Room, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Birchwood Garden Club member, Ira Penn, will be giving a presentation on hybridizing. Ira has been gardening for 72 years and is an experienced hybridizer. At the peak of his hybridizing efforts he was growing 5,000 seedlings in his Nashville, Tennessee garden.
Now you can find out where new flowers and vegetables come from. Although seemingly a magical process requiring vast amounts of esoteric knowledge, Ira says it’s not that difficult. With some basic information (and lots of patience), you can be a hybridizer. Come join us for a most interesting and informative presentation. As always, friends are welcome!
The Birchwood Garden Club was chartered in 1931. Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit County. We will have membership details at our meetings, so be sure and pick up a brochure and join! You can visit our website at www.birchwoodgardenclub.org and also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.

Port of Bellingham 2nd Annual Marine Trade Industry Job Fair
2023-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Fisherman’s Pavilion
The Fair provides an opportunity for community members and students to meet with local employers, who are actively recruiting for jobs, and learn more about training and internship opportunities.
Thurs. 05-04-2023 10AM-1PM
Fishermen’s Pavilion
2599 S Harbor Dr.
Bellingham, WA
Hosted by the Port of Bellingham

Sustainability Social Hour
2023-05-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Corner Taphouse, 1125 Finnegan Way #103, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Peak Sustainability Group and Sustainable Connections are teaming up to host the first-ever Bellingham Sustainability Social Hour!
Kick back and connect with the other folks in town working to address the climate crisis and create a more just and sustainable future for our community. Support a newly opened local business, and make room for joy, connection, and collaboration in the sustainability space.
Meet us at the Corner Taphouse in Fairhaven, on Thursday, May 4th. Drop in between 5 and 7pm, pop on a name tag, and grab a local beer or kombucha.
This event for the 21+ crowd. Outside food is welcome, or you can order in from neighboring eateries, The Filling Station and Maikham Thai.
If you have any questions, please email natalie@peaksustainability.com

23rd Annual Children's Art Walk
2023-05-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
23rd Annual Children’s Art Walk
May 5, 2023 – 5pm to 8pm
We welcome all to stroll through downtown Bellingham and delight in the works of the younger art community! On Friday, May 5, Whatcom County students will proudly display their works of art during the 23rd annual Children’s Art Walk presented by Allied Arts of Whatcom County. On this night there will be a number of activities for kids and adults, music, and more to celebrate the arts in schools. Art will stay on display through the first two weeks in May in honor of the statewide Arts Education Month.
Please visit www.alliedarts.org for more information.

An Evening with Rainn Wilson
2023-05-05 19:00 | Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham
RAINN WILSON at the Mount Baker Theatre
Tickets are on sale now at the Mount Baker Theatre for a special Booked at the Baker event. Rainn Wilson, star of TV’s ‘The Office’, will appear on Friday, May 5 at 7pm to present his new book, Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution. Each ticket comes with a copy of Soul Boom and Rainn Wilson will do a signing line for two hours after his presentation.
Doors open at 6pm.
Rainn Wilson is a three-time Emmy nominated actor best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s “The Office”. Besides his many other comedic and dramatic roles on stage and screen, he is the co-founder of the media company SoulPancake and host of the docuseries “Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss”, coming early summer on Peacock. Rainn is the author of The Bassoon King: My Life in Art, Faith, and Idiocy, as well as the coauthor of SoulPancake: Chew on Life’s Big Questions, a New York Times bestseller. He lives in Oregon and California with a lot of animals, his wife and son.
For details and to purchase tickets, please visit mountbakertheatre.com.

Shrek the Musical
2023-05-05 19:30 - 22:00 | San Juan Community Theatre, 100 2nd Street N, Friday Harbor
San Juan Community Theatre presents Shrek the Musical based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig. Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.
100 2nd St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-3210
www.sjctheatre.org
MAY 5 – MAY 21, 7:30 p.m. showtimes Thur-Fri-Sat, 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays.

Birchwood Garden Club's 30th Annual Plant Sale!!!
2023-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Birchwood Garden Club’s 30th annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 6th from 9 AM until noon in the lower level conference room of the Bellingham Public Library. We will have perennials, annuals, veggie starts, indoor plants, pots, books and choice selections from member’s gardens and more! Cash or check only please. Come early for best selection!
Proceeds from the sale benefit numerous community organizations including maintenance of the Whatcom Museum and Bellingham Public Library gardens and the Cornwall Rose Garden along with donations of gardening literature for children and adults at the library. The club also uses sale proceeds for grants in our community.
We will also have membership details available if you would like to join our fun garden club!
Bellingham Central Public Library, lower level conference room.
210 Central Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
The Birchwood Garden Club was chartered in 1931. Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit County. We will have membership details at our meetings, so be sure and pick up a brochure and join! You can visit our website at www.birchwoodgardenclub.org and also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.

SKAGIT VALLEY CHORALE - CELEBRATING IN SONG 2023
2023-05-06 19:30 - 21:00 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
In a program celebrating the diverse roots and branches of choral music, the Skagit Valley Chorale will share rhythmic fun, beautiful harmonies and meaningful texts from around the globe. We look forward to featuring our guest accompanists, a quartet of string players, as we joyfully sing together for our appreciative audiences.
Tickets: $20-$30. mcintyrehall@skagit.edu – or (360) 416-7727

SKAGIT VALLEY CHORALE - CELEBRATING IN SONG 2023
2023-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
In a program celebrating the diverse roots of choral music, the Skagit Valley Chorale will share rhythmic fun, beautiful harmonies, and meaningful texts from around the globe. We look forward to featuring our guest accompanists, a quartet of string players, as we joyfully sing together for our appreciative audiences.
Tickets: $20-30, mcintyrehall@skagit.edu, or (360) 416-7727

MIND YOGA
2023-05-09 00:00 - 2023-05-11 00:00 | Heartful Retreats, 8480 Thompson Beach Rd, Anacortes, WA, 98221, United States
Stay & Travel Journeys To Inner Worlds Over 2-Days
Wellness retreats are a healthful way to bring body and mind back into alignment, and to recenter the seat of soul in the spirit of loving kindness. At Heartful Retreats, the focus is on exploring our many selves through friendship, writing and art making, good food, and mindful spirituality. Are you bumping into cynicism and fear, or are the gardens of possibility blooming for you? This mind yoga getaway offers a continuing practice of self-exploration and expression, and seeks to create inner balance that can be built on through a ‘rinse and repeat’ method for deeper learning & discovery. Small class, big impact – space is limited so book now. Specific info about this Retreat can be found at www.heartfulretreats.com/retreats or contact Yvette Neumann @360-510-9819.

24th Annual Camano Island Studio Tour
2023-05-12 10:00 - 2023-05-14 17:00, 2023-05-20 10:00 - 2023-05-21 17:00
The Camano Arts Association (CAA) will celebrate its 24th annual Camano Island Studio Tour this May with an expanded and diversified collection featuring more than two dozen artists on Camano Island and in Stanwood. This year’s Studio Tour will take place on Mother’s Day weekend May 12 – 14 with a special encore weekend on May 20 & 21. Studios will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visitors can access a list of participating artists, digital Tour Map, and downloadable guide on the Studio Tour website: Home | CamanoStudioTour2022
Twenty-four years ago, a small group of bold Camano Island artists opened their doors to browsing visitors and eager arts consumers with the Camano Island Studio Tour. Since then, the tour has grown consistently to include paintings in a variety of media: sculptures, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, leather and woodworking, as well as hand-blown and fused glass.
The CAA’s participating tour artists welcome serious art collectors, those new to the arts and everyone in between to appreciate and purchase their works.

Spring Wine Walk
2023-05-12 17:30 - 21:00 | Crown Plaza Lobby
https://www.downtownbellingham.com/wine-walk
Event is 21+ ID Required
Meander around 18 downtown shops as they host pop-up tasting rooms featuring a variety of regional wines. Attendees receive tasting tickets to redeem for the wines of their choice while retailers offer special deals.
Kick off Mother’s Day weekend by sipping and shopping local!
Backcountry Essentials
Bison Bookbinding & Letterpress
Black Noise Records
Brazen Shop + Studio
Circa Pottery
Fringe Boutique
Gold Comb Salon
Greenhouse
Ideal
Mo’s Parlor
MW Soapworks
NEKO Cat Cafe
Northwest Yarns
Sojourn
Spincycle Yarns
Third Planet
Wandering Oaks Fine Arts Gallery and Glass Studio
WinkWink
General Admission Check-In: Crown Plaza Lobby, 114 W Magnolia St., Bellingham

Jr. Ski to Sea
2023-05-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Mt. Baker Ski Area, Mt. Baker Highway, Deming, WA, 98244, United States
The Jr. Ski to Sea has been a beloved community event since its inception in the 1980’s. After a 3-year hiatus, Whatcom Events assumed ownership of the race and reinvented the course to mimic the Big Race. The Jr. Ski to Sea Race is a youth (Grades 3 – 12) relay race that consists of skiing or snowboarding, running, mountain biking, and kayaking. The first leg will commence at the Heather Meadows Base area at Mt. Baker Ski Area with a virtual handoff to the remaining three legs at Lake Padden.
Please contact us at jrrace@skitosea.com or visit our website for more info: https://skitosea.com/junior-ski-to-sea/
May 13, earliest race starts at 9 a.m.

May Fly Day
2023-05-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Flight Museum, 15053 Crosswind Drive, Burlington, WA, 98223, United States
The “sound of round” roars over Skagit Valley as Heritage Flight Museum showcases vintage military trainers from WWII onward at the May “Trainers Fly Day.” See and hear our historic fleet in action, enjoy Apollo 8 exhibits and kids activities, grab a meal at the Burlington Lions Club truck and enjoy a fun family day out at Skagit Regional Airport. Flying is subject to unexpected change; check heritageflight.org for the latest information or call at least one day ahead of the event: 360-424-5151 extension 107. Admission: $12/Adults, $10/Seniors, $5/Military and kids 5-17, FREE Members and kids under 5.

LIVE MUSIC: Puget Soundz
2023-05-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Triplehorn Brewery, Woodinville, WA
Special performance by Puget Soundz at Triplehorn Brewery (19510 144th Avenue NE Ste E6, Woodinville, WA 98072)
May 13th, 2023 6PM-9PM

Skagit Symphony Presents: Eyes on the Horizon
2023-05-13 19:30 - 21:00 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Our 43rd classical concert season continues with a concert program originally intended to close out our first season with Maestro Wheatley. As we peer into the future, we see Mysterious Mountains, towering Blue Cathedrals, and a symphonic Rhapsody in Blue with guest artist Cristina Valdes.

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Hotel Bellwether
2023-05-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Gather with your loved ones and join us in the Lighthouse Grill on Sunday, May 14th from 9 am to 3 pm to celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoy a delicious Brunch Buffet. Our Executive Chef Marcello Mazzoleni and culinary team will be presenting the best of this season’s offerings with a lavish benedict & omelet bar, carving stations, local seafood display and artisan dessert bar.
Pricing:
General: *$75 per person
Seniors (65+): *$65 per person
Children Under 10: *$35 per person
Children 5 & Under: FREE
*Pricing does not include tax & 20% gratuity (automatically added to final bill)
Advance Reservations Required. Call our friendly Guest Services at (360) 392-3100. https://hotelbellwether.com/mothers-day-brunch-buffet/

Free admission day at The Whale Museum
2023-05-18 | The Whale Museum, 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
We’re celebrating International Museum Day by offering free admission for all on May 18th. There will be a free museum tour at noon that day.
The Whale Museum, 62 First Street N., Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Learn more at whalemuseum.org
360-378-4710

Shoestring Circus
2023-05-19 19:00 - 2023-05-21 22:00 | Shoestring Circus, Granary Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Join us under the big top tent for the kick off of Shoestring Circus!
Shoestring circus is an all-human spectacle featuring incredible circus talent. For more information about tickets and showtimes visit www.shoestringcircus.com!
Showtimes:
Friday, May 19th – 7pm
Saturday, May 20th – 1pm, 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, May 21st – 3pm and 6pm
Friday, May 26th – 7pm
Saturday, May 27th – 1pm, 5pm, 8pm
Sunday, May 28th – 3pm and 6pm
Monday, May 29th – 3pm and 6pm
Admission:
$15 – Child General seating (ages 12 and under)
$30 – Adult General seating
$45 – Front Row seating

The Jungle Book
2023-05-19 19:00 - 2023-06-19 21:00 | BAAY Theatre, 1059 N State St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents “The Jungle Book”!
In this beloved classic, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, they meet a wild cast of characters including a snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants, and a bear named Baloo.
For the first time ever, BAAY will hold four consecutive weekends with four different casts of their junior production, featuring students ages 9-12. You don’t want to miss out on all the fun! Performances of The Jungle Book run May 12 – June 4 at the BAAY Theatre. Tickets and more information at baay.org.
Dates/Times:
Friday, May 12 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 14 at 2:00 PM
Friday, May 19 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 20 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 21 at 2:00 PM
Friday, May 26 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 27 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 28 at 2:00 PM
Friday, June 2 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 3 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 4 at 2:00 PM
Tickets: $12
More info at baay.org!

Choir of the Salish Sea Presents Galbraith Mountain
2023-05-19 19:30 - 2023-05-20 15:00 | Fairhaven Village Green, 10th St and Mill Ave, Bellingham
Bellingham’s premiere tenor/bass choir presents a musical montage to a mountain bike and trail running mecca. The driving rhythms and lofty harmonies of their singing reflect the energy and camaraderie of the mountain that brings the world to Bellingham.
Songs include: Bicycle Race (Queen), White Winter Hymnal (Pentatonix), Here Comes the Sun (Beatles), Seven Bridges Road (The Eagles) and songs from BRAVEHEART, CHARIOTS OF FIRE, LION KING, TARZAN and THE HOBBIT
Prizes from local bike and running shops and clubs to be raffled off at each concert. Ticket holders are automatically entered into the raffle. Must be present to win..
Two Performances:
7:30pm, Friday, May 19, Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
1207 Ellsworth Street, Bellingham
3pm, Saturday, May 20 Fairhaven Village Green
In case of rain, moving to 4pm at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
Tickets: $20 General/$10 Students from Brown Paper Tickets
For more information visit choirofthesalishsea.com
https://www.choirofthesalishsea.com/events/
