FIRECRAFT NORTHWEST EARLY SPRING PLANT ID WORKSHOP
2023-03-11 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Bell Creek Nature School, 5656 Mosquito Lake Rd, Deming, WA, United States
With the help of Survival Guide Ryan Johnson, participants in this one-day workshop will learn how to identify key plant species of the Pacific Northwest at the Bell Creek Nature School. Not only will students use botany skills to forage (safely!) for edible species, but they will also use their newly acquired skill set to build a fire and brew wild tea at the end of class. Bell Creek Nature School, 5656 Mosquito Lake Rd., Deming, firecraftnw.com

Spring Market at the Port of Anacortes
2023-03-11 10:00 - 2023-03-12 15:00 | Port of Anacortes, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, WA, 98221, United States
Over 50 local artists, makers, crafters and more!
Spring Market at the Port of Anacortes
100 Commercial Avenue
Sat & Sun 10AM-3PM

BELLINGHAM ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
2023-03-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Bellingham Waterfront, 1211 Granary Ave, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Join the rest of Bellingham down at the Waterfront for a very green day of cheer! Led by the Committee-selected Grand Marshall, the parade is open to all lucky citizens on foot, floats, marching bands, schools, and even horses (just be sure to register at their website). There’s focus on being green both in color and energy consumption, so no bead throwing, please! Bellingham Waterfront, 1211 Granary Ave., Bellingham, stpatsbham.com

WHATCOM CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL
2023-03-11 12:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-12 12:00 - 18:00 | Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
The goal of this three-day festival is to highlight and celebrate as many of the cultures that make up our community as possible. This year’s festival will be hybrid, with vendors, exhibitions, performances, and workshops both online and in-person. Participants will be showcasing unique arts, foods, stories, and more from their cultures, so be sure to join in for this educational celebration. Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, 360.676.8548, alliedarts.org

Permanent Immigrant: The Life and Art of Italo Scanga - Lecture & Book Signing with Guest Curator Matthew Kangas
2023-03-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner, WA, 98257, United States
Join us at the Museum of Northwest Art for a lecture and book signing with Matthew Kangas, curator of the exhibition, “Permanent Immigrant: Italo Scanga in the Dale and Leslie Chihuly Collection”.
Italo Scanga’s biographer, Matthew Kangas, author of Italo Scanga 1932-2001, will share stories about the artist’s childhood, emigration to the US, and travels back and forth to Italy after his higher education in America and subsequent university art school teaching jobs.
Illustrated with photographs from the Italo Scanga Foundation archive and his book, Kangas will explain the artist’s extraordinarily wide education—how he graduated from American high school in two years, received a BA in one, and attended graduate school at Michigan State University to receive his MFA soon thereafter. His teaching jobs on the East Coast at Rhode Island School of Design and Temple University in Philadelphia coincided with his first marriage and growth of his family. After moving to the West Coast and remarrying, Scanga intensified his friendship with Dale Chihuly and became a regular artist in residence at Pilchuck Glass School. While there, he met and invited many prominent contemporary artists who participated in the process of integrating glass into contemporary art, perhaps his greatest legacy.
Cost: Free for members | $5 suggested donation for non-members
As always, admission to the Museum is free. Want to become a member? Join us today.
Please RSVP using the form below. Questions? Email us at education@musuemofnwart.org.

Permanent Immigrant: The Life and Art of Italo Scanga - Lecture & Book Signing with Guest Curator Matthew Kangas
2023-03-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner, WA, 98257, United States
Join us at the Museum of Northwest Art for a lecture and book signing with Matthew Kangas, curator of the exhibition, Permanent Immigrant: Italo Scanga in the Dale and Leslie Chihuly Collection.
Italo Scanga’s biographer, Matthew Kangas, author of Italo Scanga 1932-2001, will share stories about the artist’s childhood, emigration to the US, and travels back and forth to Italy after his higher education in America and subsequent university art school teaching jobs.
Illustrated with photographs from the Italo Scanga Foundation archive and his book, Kangas will explain the artist’s extraordinarily wide education—how he graduated from American high school in two years, received a BA in one, and attended graduate school at Michigan State University to receive his MFA soon thereafter. His teaching jobs on the East Coast at Rhode Island School of Design and Temple University in Philadelphia coincided with his first marriage and growth of his family. After moving to the West Coast and remarrying, Scanga intensified his friendship with Dale Chihuly and became a regular artist in residence at Pilchuck Glass School. While there, he met and invited many prominent contemporary artists who participated in the process of integrating glass into contemporary art, perhaps his greatest legacy.
Cost: Free for members | $5 suggested donation for non-members
As always, admission to the Museum is free. Want to become a member? Join us today.
Please RSVP using the link below.
https://www.monamuseum.org/events/permanent-immigrant-lecture
Questions? Email us at education@musuemofnwart.org.

Arabic Music with Morhaf
2023-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Black Fern Coffee, 1211 Granary Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Enjoy the unique experience of Arabic music and Arabic dance outlining the story life, love and heartbreak. In two performances at Black Fern Coffee, Morhaf will play the oud as Rachel portrays the emotions of the music through dance. On March 11th only, Rachel and Morhaf will be joined by Arabic tabla drummer, David B. Metz. If you have never experienced a drum solo before, come watch a live, improvised duet between drummer and dancer. Fun, fast and exciting, each performance is made on the spot!
Free and welcome to all ages – tips appreciated!
PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS, TIME, AND DATES:
• February 18th 6PM, The Black Fern Coffee – All ages welcome.
Address: 1211 Granary Ave, Bellingham, WA
• March 11th 6PM, The Black Fern Coffee – All ages welcome.
Address: 1211 Granary Ave, Bellingham, WA

BETWEEN TWO WORLDS
2023-03-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Blue Room, 202 E. Holly St., Ste. 301 & 401, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
The Bellingham Chamber Music Society returns for an evening of jazz/classical crossover, with BJ Block on guitar, Christian Casolary on drums, Roger Yamishita on bass, Erika Block on clarinet, Jennifer Weeks on oboe, and Pat Nelson on bassoon. This special evening is meant to celebrate the similarities of jazz and classical “languages,” as well as how the genres differ. The Blue Room, 202 E. Holly St., Ste. 301–401, Bellingham, 360.742.2381, blueroombham.com

3 TRACK MIND
2023-03-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham
During their heyday, 3 Track Mind opened for names such as John Hiatt, Joan Baez, and Rosanne Cash, and sold out the stage of the Mount Baker Theatre performing their debut album “Mighty Big Therapy.” Now, every member of this beloved supergroup is a prolific solo artist, and they’ve reunited after nearly three decades for a small series of shows. Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, 360.734.6080, mountbakertheatre.com

Teen Takeover
2023-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner, WA, 98257, United States
Who: Teens and Tweens (Grades 6-12)
When: Feb 26, March 4, March 12 and March 19 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Where: MoNA Art Galleries & Art Studio
What: For this project, we are exploring the idea of owning a space and what forms that can take. Together we will hang out drawing, talking, and connecting with others who enjoy the museum. We will provide sketchbooks, art supplies, snacks, and drinks. If folks prefer to bring their own sketchbooks, a book to read, headphones, etc. please feel free to do so!
RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Feel free to RSVP to let us know you’ll be there!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/63SYQXV
Questions? Email education@museumofnwart.org.
Download the program flyer!
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/603897e6dd661d15f7003ebc/t/63ed37eea66ea564e906013d/1676490753012/Teen+Takeover+flyer

DOCUMENTING GRACE: SIETE LEGUAS
2023-03-12 16:00 - 19:30 | The FireHouse Arts & Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, Bellingham
“Siete Leguas,” or “Seven Leagues,” will be screened as part of a film series called Documenting Grace. The series is put on by Kuntz and Company, a local dance and theater company, and the series focuses on films that show the crossroads of artistic performance and disability. In “Siete Leguas,” children with motor disabilities become dancers and actors, changing their lives for the better. FireHouse Arts and Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham, 360.510.4711, kuntzandco.org

"marcus" by Aaron Allen Ussery
2023-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | The FireHouse Arts & Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, Bellingham
“marcus” by Aaron Allen Ussery. Directed by Brian Francis
After suffering a head injury during a game, 20-year-old college football player Micah McDaniel faces internal and external pressure to force his way back into the game.
This is the fifth in the series of six new plays by Pacific Northwest playwrights, selected from 75 submissions. These readings are featured in the launch of the New Play Café reading series, presented by Bellingham TheatreWorks.
Donations are accepted for admission.

Erin’s Daughters: Ireland’s Hag’s, Heroines, Warriors, Saints & Sorceresses
2023-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Tim Bruce Performing Arts Center, 305 N. 6th St., La Conner, WA, 98257, United States
Erin’s Daughters: Ireland’s Hag’s, Heroines, Warriors, Saints & Sorceresses
Join the Skagit River Poetry Foundation in this St. Patrick’s Day celebration of everything Irish. Portland storyteller Will Hornyak comes back to the Skagit Valley to entertain us with tales of Erin’s Daughters.
Who: Celtic storyteller, Will Hornyak, and traditional Irish music by Jan Peters & Dale Russ
When: March 14, 2023, 7-9 PM
What: A celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in story and music Suggested for mature audiences 14 and up
Where: Tim Bruce Performing Arts Center: 305 N 6th Street, LaConner, WA
Donations at the door
For more info: directorsrpp@gmail.com; 360-840-1452

Wealth to Women
2023-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Her Connection HUB, 315 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Camille Koppenberg and Nickole Murphy are excited to announce a 2-part workshop, Wealth to Women.
Our 1st class will be on March 16th from 6-7pm at Her Connection HUB. We will be talking about budgeting – Where to start, different ways to tackle debt payoff, and the best plan of attack for that Oh Sh*t fund.
Our 2nd class will be in April. We’ll discuss investing in homeownership and the stock market, minus the country club cigar room.
Please register for our March 16th class at EventBrite –
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wealth-to-women-tickets-554451959737?fbclid=IwAR38CupvIzXzubbUgqHCN9wae08bM8PYgnGDS5eL3d3F56FF1lKl0OUq0sM

WINGS OVER WATER NORTHWEST BIRDING FESTIVAL
2023-03-17, 2023-03-18
This annual birding festival takes advantage of the on-coming spring and the birds migrating over the Pacific Flyway. Check out bird spotting locations around Drayton Harbor, go on guided field trips and birding cruises, and listen to keynote speakers! There’s even a market on Saturday at Blaine Middle School. There’s activities for avian enthusiasts and backyard birders alike! Blaine, 360.220.7663, wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com

Red Barn Spring Market
2023-03-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center, 1775 Front St., Lynden, WA
What started out as a small local craft fair with just a few vendors has grown and transformed over the years and we are so excited for our 9th annual Red Barn Spring Market.
We’ve been working to bring together a community of amazing talents and fun items for you to shop. We have over 90 vendors that we know you will love.
A combination of home decor, vintage, craft, boutique clothing, kids and baby items and other amazing treasures, Red Barn Market promises a new, unique and creative shopping experience.
Interested in joining us as a vendor? Email: redbarnmarketevents@gmail.com for info.

Market Hours:
Friday 6-9
VIP SHOPPING starts at 4 on Friday
Saturday 10-4
Tickets are available at the door and are $7 Saturday.
Kids under 12 are FREE 🙂
Northwest Washington Fairgrounds
1775 Front Street
Lynden, WA 98264
360-354-4111

Free Harmony & Chuck Dingee at Fireside Martini and Wine Bar
2023-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Fireside Martini & Wine Bar, 416 W. Bakerview, Bellingham
Friday, March 17th at 7PM
Fireside Martini & Wine Bar
416 Bakerview Road
Bellingham, Wa 98226
Chill out to some fine music from Sharon Mayson & Chuck Dingee while sipping on the best martinis in all of Whatcom County!

The Jeremiahs
2023-03-17 19:30 - 21:30 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
The Jeremiahs
McIntyre Hall Presents
Friday, March 17 at 7:30pm
The Jeremiahs formed in 2013 to become a welcome gopher in the garden of Celtic music. The Jeremiahs is an Irish folk band that came together with the goal of writing, composing and performing folk songs and music. With a wonderful mixture of newly composed songs and tunes in the folk genre and a well selected catalogue of older folk songs, they are sure to rouse all the emotions. So get out and don’t miss them!
They shape their sound with Dubliner Joe Gibney’s beautiful vocals and some whistle (not at the same time); Julien Bruneteau from Brittany who plays whistle and flute; Dublin based James Ryan who holds down the rhythm section on guitar and bouzouki and a few choice effects pedals; and finally Niamh Varian Barry, whose fiddle playing and singing will be familiar to many as she was lead singer with Solas for years.
“One of the freshest bands in Irish traditional music” ~ Séan Laffey Irish Music Magazine

MATT DUSK SINGS SINATRA
2023-03-18 | Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham
Let multi-platinum musician Matt Dusk transport you to the swinging ‘60s with songs by his hero, the immortal Frank Sinatra. Audiences can expect classic tunes from the glory days of Las Vegas, from “Come Fly With Me” to “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Fly Me To The Moon,” and “One For My Baby.” Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, 360.734.6080, mountbakertheatre.com

Red Barn Spring Market
2023-03-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center, 1775 Front St., Lynden, WA
What started out as a small local craft fair with just a few vendors has grown and transformed over the years and we are so excited for our 9th annual Red Barn Spring Market.
We’ve been working to bring together a community of amazing talents and fun items for you to shop. We have over 90 vendors that we know you will love.
A combination of home decor, vintage, craft, boutique clothing, kids and baby items and other amazing treasures, Red Barn Market promises a new, unique and creative shopping experience.
Interested in joining us as a vendor? Email: redbarnmarketevents@gmail.com for info.
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Market Hours:
Friday 6-9
VIP SHOPPING starts at 4 on Friday
Saturday 10-4
Tickets are available at the door and are $7 Saturday.
Kids under 12 are FREE 🙂
Northwest Washington Fairgrounds
1775 Front Street
Lynden, WA 98264
360-354-4111

30TH ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE & CELEBRATION
2023-03-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Park, 2004 Cherry St., Ferndale, WA, United States
The Whatcom Conservation District is excited to present its 30th annual native plant sale, this year returning live and in person to Pioneer Park in Ferndale! The sale aims to promote both environmental stewardship and conservation, and experienced conservationists will be on-site during the event to answer any and all questions about indigenous plant species. Pioneer Park, 2004 Cherry St., Ferndale, whatcomcd.org

Origami Workshop with Mike Berry
2023-03-18 10:30 - 13:00 | Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St., La Conner, WA, 98257, United States
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
Time: 10:30am – 1:00pm
Ages: 9-99 years old, kids and adults of all ages and all levels of experience in art. (Participants 13 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult collaborator)
Cost: $30
In-person workshop in MoNA’s upstairs galleries.
Join local teaching artist Mike Berry for a hands-on workshop learning about the Japanese art of paper folding. Learn the different types of folds and bases to create beautiful animals and objects just from paper.

Grape and Gourmet
2023-03-18 16:30 - 20:00 | Hotel Bellwether, 1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Saturday March 18th, 2023
4:30pm-8:00PM
Hotel Bellwether Ballroom
1 Bellwether Way
Bellingham, Washington 98225
Join us for an evening of wine, hor d’oeurves, and live music while supporting a great cause: Lydia Place **every family deserves a home** Presented by Bellingham Bay Rotary
https://happeningnext.com/event/grape-andamp-gourmet-2023-eid4so1mv70cs1

Gallowglass Celtic Folk Band w/ Schmid & Guest at The Firehouse
2023-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | The FireHouse Arts & Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, Bellingham
7 p.m., March 18 at The Firehouse, Bellingham.

“This is the annual Gallowglass Saint Patrick’s Weekend Production!
We’ll have an opening set from Cayley Miranda Schmid & Aaron Guest who play instrumental fiddle/piano duets that are not only captivating and uplifting, but very moving as well.
Then Gallowglass will perform a full set from their collection of Irish songs interspersed with tuneful instrumental sections. Jan Peters and Mishon Kirkland sing solo and in beautifully honed harmony along with David Pender Lofgren and Zach Bauman on Bodhràn and Irish Bouzouki. Jan selects from his many harmonicas the particular one for each song and Mishon plays stellar Irish flute.
It’s a celebration Celtic of music and song in community on Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend!”

GIN BLOSSOMS
2023-03-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip
Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms emerged from Arizona in the late ‘80s, gaining momentum with music fests and MTV performances. Their biggest album, “New Miserable Experience,” came out in 1992 and boasted four radio hits, most notably “Hey Jealousy”. After a hiatus, the band reunited in 2001 and has been releasing new music and touring ever since. Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip, 888.272.1111, tulalipresortcasino.com

LIFE & DEATH
2023-03-19 00:00 - 2023-03-23 00:00 | Heartful Retreats, 8480 Thompson Beach Rd, Anacortes, WA, 98221, United States
Stay and Bravely Explore The One Certainty In Life Over 5-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. Taking cues from your own life, other cultures, and the world of human thought, we will explore the subject of death through the lens of beginnings and endings, in particular, endings within the timespan of a life. Hidden in the many little deaths we all face are insights about the nature of things; that impermanence is the way of the world, and to really live and experience life to the fullest, we must make peace with human want and desire. 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.

WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER COURSE
2023-03-20 08:00 - 2023-03-24 17:00 | Larrabee State Park, 245 Chuckanut Dr., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Backcountry Medical Guides is a company made up of doctors, nurses, EMTs and other professionals who hold courses to teach you various aspects of wilderness healthcare. This course takes place over several days in Larrabee State Park, and during your scenic adventure you’ll gain your Wilderness First Responder certification. Bellingham, backcountrymedicalguides.org

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM
2023-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham
The internationally-renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem is redefining what ballet can be in the 21st century, and you won’t want to miss their one-night-only performance at the Mount Baker Theatre. This 18-member troupe performs not just neoclassical works but contemporary pieces celebrating African American culture today. Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, 360.734.6080, mountbakertheatre.com
