Bellingham Alive

Art in the Forest Walk with Friends of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands
2024-05-04 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Denver)
Experience the majesty of your local forestlands in this slow hike and art-making adventure!
With over 50 miles of trails and nearly 3000 acres to explore, the Anacortes Community Forest Lands have long been an inspiration to local artists and enthusiasts alike. Join Friends of the Forest and the Museum of Northwest Art to celebrate our relationship to the forests of the Northwest (and make some great forest art, too!) Dress in preparation for walking and sitting, and feel free to bring any field guides/art supplies that spark your imagination. We will provide some basic art supplies to get us started.
Open to all! Rain or shine!
All ages and all experience levels are welcome.
RSVP at: https://www.monamuseum.org/events/art-in-the-forest-walk-with-friends-of-the-anacortes-community-forest-lands

Folk Club at The Blue Room featuring | Serafima & the Shakedowns with Mae Powell, The House Wrens
2024-05-05 14:00 - 17:00
Serafima & the Shakedowns with Mae Powell
With a keen eye for life and love, Serafima sings about the experience of a modern day woman in all its sparkle and grit. Through reflective hyperbole and honest observation her lyrics dance their way to the front of your heart, and live in the back of your head. But every pot needs a holder and The Shakedowns know how to distribute the heat. The band brings a unique “un-americana” sound, electrifying classic elements of The Golden Age of Radio, honky tonk, and Russian folk. With an unbridled love for artists like the Grateful Dead and Loretta Lynn, Serafima & the Shakedowns bring a little sass to the country western world.
Mae Powell is a Bay-area based singer, songwriter and rainbow entity on a mission to spread love and magic across all dimensions!
The House Wrens are fiddler extraordinaire Kera-Lynne Newman with multi instrumentalist Jan Peters, performing duets of mostly Irish tunes with Fiddle/Guitar, & Fiddle/Harmonica

CHRIS PUREKA
2024-05-10 20:00 - 23:00 | The Shakedown, 1212 N State St, Bellingham
If you like Bruce Springsteen or Patty Griffin, you’ll like Chris Pureka. This Portland-based independent singer songwriter is coming to the Shakedown in downtown Bellingham this month. Over their 20-year career, Pureka has united the folk, americana, and indie rock genres, and maintained a dedicated fanbase with their authenticity, depth, and impressive vocals. 8 p.m., The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham, 360.778.1067, shakedownbellingham.com

Don't forget to look up!: Fantastic fungi and where to find them with Dr. Korena Mafune
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:30
In soils, fungal diversity is vast and despite being a foundation for all life on land, many of these organisms remain under-explored or sometimes even ignored. During this presentation, Dr. Korena Mafune will take you on a fungi-filled educational journey to learn about the importance of these organisms, their role in ecosystem health, and how they may play a crucial role high up in the tree canopies in Washington’s old-growth temperate rainforests.
RSVP at: https://www.monamuseum.org/events/korena-mafune-talk

THE CHER SHOW
2024-05-15 19:30 - 23:00 | Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham
Are you a Cher fan? Honestly, who’s not? While seeing the icon in concert might be out of reach, experiencing 35 of her top hits and a ton of gorgeous Bob Mackie gowns isn’t. The Cher Show is a musical that tells the story of Cher’s incredible life, examining her six decades of stardom through acting, singing, and dancing to a score of her music—it’s a guaranteed win! 7:30 p.m., 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, 360.734.6080, mountbakertheatre.com

Skagit County Spring Fair
2024-05-18 08:00 - 19:00 | Skagit County Fairgrounds, 501 Taylor St., Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Celebrate the good times at The Skagit County Spring Fair! This one-day event will have carnival games and prizes, a craft market, a photo booth, plenty of food (including a coffee and drink bar), and more. Best of all, entry is free! So bring the whole family out to the fairgrounds for a fun-filled day.

Skagit Symphony: Obsessions
2024-05-18 19:30 - 20:30
Settle in to be embraced by Vaughan Williams’ rapturously beautiful The Wasps, the enthralled by the phenomenal Kinga Augustyn performing Prokofiev’s bracing second violin concerto. And finally, you’ll relive an adventure through the heart of Berlioz with his epic Symphony Fantastique – a tone poem in five parts inspired by his real-life love story.
For more information, visit www.skagitsymphony.com or call 360-848-9336
For tickets, visit www.mcintyrehall.org or call 360-416-7727 Tuesday thru Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm
Saturday, May 18th, 2024 @ 7:30pm

BOTANY WALK AND PLANT IDENTIFICATION
2024-05-25 13:00 - 15:00 | cloud mountain farm center, 6906 Goodwin Rd, Everson, WA, 98247
Non-profit Cloud Mountain Farm Center is so much more than a nursery and commercial farm—they also provide education to budding farmers and home gardeners alike. This particular class is all about plant identification: students will learn botanical terminology, plant family patterns, and identification keys, then apply that education on Cloud Mountain’s property. 1–3 p.m., Cloud Mountain Farm Center Main Farm, 6906 Goodwin Rd., Everson, 360.966.5859, cloudmountainfarmcenter.org

Ski to Sea
2024-05-26 07:30 - 18:00
Ski to Sea is the original multisport relay race, from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. Organize your team of 3-8 racers and join us on Memorial Day weekend and help us celebrate over 50 years of racing!
A Ski to Sea team consists of 8 racers competing in 7 different sports: Cross Country Ski, Downhill Ski/Snowboard, Running, Road Bike, Canoe (2 paddlers), Cross-country Bike, Sea Kayak. The race course runs through the towns of Glacier, Maple Falls, Kendall, Everson, Lynden, and Ferndale, finishing at Marine Park in the historic Fairhaven district of Bellingham.
info@skitosea.com
www.skitosea.com
(360) 746-8861

NERD TOUR 2024
2024-05-30 18:30 - 20:30 | The Blue Room, 202 E. Holly St., Ste. 301 & 401, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Have you ever seen a comedy show made up of five brainiacs? This touring group out of Oregon consists of Marietje Hauprich, Naomi Fitter, Sarah Hagen, David Kildal, and Todd Basil, STEM “professionals, enthusiasts, and all-around nerds,” aiming to make you laugh at math and science (and other things, too). 6:30–8:30 p.m., The Blue Room, 202 E. Holly St., Ste. 301-401, Bellingham, 425.289.9258, blueroombham.com

Beer Prom
2024-06-01 18:00 - 22:00
BEER PROM BENEFITS LYDIA PLACE + FUNDING TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
Kulshan Brewing Company and Lydia Place present Beer Prom, A Night With the Stars!
On Saturday, June 1st, Kulshan Brewing Company and Lydia Place are rolling out the red carpet at the Trackside Beer Garden to invite you to a star-studded Hollywood Beer Prom! Enjoy a night of glitz, glamor and giving back – all proceeds from Beer Prom benefit Lydia Place, a Bellingham non‐profit agency dedicated to disrupting the cycle of homelessness and promoting sustained independence for current and future generations. Beer Prom will feature 8 one-of-a kind collaborative brews from seventeen breweries, all brewed to support the event. Each prom partnership has already started the brewing process for their special Beer Prom collaboration brews. These 8 collaborative beers will debut at the event. Each collaborative beer will be judged by a popular vote on which brew is the best of show. The collaboration with the most votes will then be crowned as this year’s Beer Prom royalty by a people’s choice vote.
Beer Prom will be the first 21+ event held at the Trackside Beer Garden, and in addition to collaboration beers, will feature live music from Triple B Big Band followed by DJ Jody Keagle.
You won’t want to miss the fun games, raffle supporting Lydia Place and costume contest to round out this fun and thematic event raising awareness and critical funding for Lydia Place.
Founded in 2012, Kulshan Brewing Company’s mission is to sustainably produce exceptional beer, bring people together, maintain a fun and fulfilling workplace for staff, and give back to the community. Emily Mallos, General Manager of Kulshan Brewing stated, “The main goal of this event is to support Lydia Place and the important work they do for the Bellingham community. We are so happy to be working alongside them in support of their mission. With this event, we also hope to further develop and celebrate the ever growing beer community in Bellingham.”
For Lydia Place, Beer Prom demonstrates how collaborative partnerships can create opportunities to work together to find solutions to challenging community issues like ending homelessness. Lydia Place Community Engagement Director, Tally Rabatin, shared, “Lydia Place relies on the power of partnerships and collaborative engagement to help bring awareness and funding to support our critical housing programs and services. Beer Prom, and our partnership with Kulshan Brewing, checks both of these boxes, and demonstrates what’s possible when we collaborate.”
Proceeds from Beer Prom will be used to support housing, parent education, mental health counseling and rental subsidies that impact more than 250 households at any given time.
Get your Beer Prom ticket, don your red-carpet worthy attire, and on June 1st help crown this year’s Best Brew at the fifth annual Beer Prom benefitting Lydia Place. Find tickets and more at https://lydiaplace.org/event/beerprom2024/
Participating Breweries:
Kulshan Brewing +Single Hill
Stemma Brewing + Stoup
Wander Brewing + Aslan Brewing
Stones Throw Brewing + Beardslee Public House
Terramar+ Fringe Brewing +The North Fork Brewery
Beach Cat Brewing + Goodlife
Larrabee Lager Co. + San Juan Brewing
Boundary Bay + Gruf

GUIDED HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR
2024-08-01 14:00 - 15:00 | anacortes chamber of commerce, 819 Commercial Ave STE F, Anacortes, 98221, United States
Curious about the history of Downtown Anacortes? The City of Anacortes is hosting a walking tour that highlights all the historic nooks and crannies of their downtown. Add some new fun facts to your repertoire! This tour is free of charge and runs about 45 minutes.2-3 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Building,819 Commercial Ave., Anacortes,360.293.1915, anacorteswa.gov

FERNDALE BLOCK PARTY
2024-08-02 08:00 - 2024-08-03 17:00 | FrinGe Brewing, 5640 3rd Ave, Ferndale, WA, 98248
The Ferndale Block Party is a collaborative party thrown by the City of Ferndale Arts Commission and FrinGe Brewing. This street fest is a celebration of craft beer and local cider, with plenty of food trucks, live music on stage, local vendors, and games and activities! Best of all, it’s free and family-friendly on both days. FrinGe Brewing, 5640 3rd Ave., Ferndale,360.398.6071, fringebrewing.com

ANACORTES ARTS FESTIVAL
2024-08-02 08:00 - 2024-08-04 17:00 | Downtown Anacortes, From 10th Street to the Waterfront, Anacortes,WA
Make your way to gorgeous Fidalgo Island to cruise downtown Anacortes and visit 230 artisans’ booths, three stages of live music, two beer gardens, a wine bar, and a family-friendly Kids Discovery Area! Not to mention the juried Arts at the Depot Fine Art Show. Now in it’s 63rd year, the whole festival is free and celebrates Anacortes’s “beautiful community “and “creative spirit.” Downtown Anacortes, 360.293.6211, anacortesartsfestival.com

MAPLE FALLS PARK BIGFOOT FESTIVAL
2024-08-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Mt Baker Visitor Center, 7509 Mt Baker Highway, 98266, United States
You know him, you love him, and now it’s time to celebrate him! Maple Falls’ annual Bigfoot Festival is here, and so are the iconic Root Beer “Biggie” Floats. With over 40 local vendors, a raffle, live music, a beer garden and food trucks, this year’s Bigfoot Festival is a great way to start the month.9 a.m.-4 p.m. ,Mt. Baker Visitor Center, 7509 Mt. Baker Hwy., Maple Falls, bellingham.org

KIDS FEST
2024-08-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Civic Athletic Complex, 1355 Civic Field Way, Bellingham, WA, 98229
Bellingham’s annual Kids Fest is back for 2024! This lovely day full of play is designed to connect kids and families to local programs and resources. Activities include bounce houses, live performances and crafts, a prize wheel, and so much more! Local businesses and organizations volunteer their time to make this event free of charge for families.11 a.m.-3p.m., Civic Athletic Complex, 1355 Civic Field Way, Bellingham, 360.778.7024, cob.org

WALKING MEDITATION AND SOUND BATH
2024-08-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Fairhaven Park Labyrinth, 107 Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham, WA, 98229
Take a breath from the hustle of daily life with a walking meditation and sound bath. Reconnect with nature during your 20-minutewalk and hour-long sound bath, an experience that usually takes place within a studio. All ages welcome; BYO yoga mat, sleeping bag, or blanket.5:30-7 p.m., Fairhaven Park Labyrinth, 107 Chuckanut Dr. N., Bellingham,360.778.7000, cob.org

SENIOR DAY IN THE PARK
2024-08-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Hovander Homestead Park, 5299 Nielsen Avenue, Ferndale
Billed as the “premier event for older adults in Whatcom County,” this “picnic with a purpose” is all about getting outdoors and connecting with each other and local resources. There will be food, entertainment, and more at Hovander Homestead Park. Prior years have included live music, guided activities, and over 60 local businesses and organizations.10 a.m.-2 p.m.,Hovander Homestead Park, 5299Nielsen Ave., Ferndale, 360.394.3444, vibrantsenioroptions.com

NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR
2024-08-08 08:00 - 2024-09-17 17:00 | Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center, 1775 Front St., Lynden, WA
With everything from fair rides, games, and delicious deep-fried foods to a performance from iconic rapper Ludacris and the Lynden PRCA Rodeo, the Northwest Washington Fair is coming in swinging for 2024. This regional summer mainstay is big-time fun with something for the whole family. Northwest Washington Fairgrounds &Event Center, 1775 Front St., Lynden,360.354.4111, nwwafair.com

The Unknowns
2024-08-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-16 19:00 - 21:00
The Unknowns are a five-piece band whose music combines the sound of vintage jazz, blues and soul with a contemporary pop twist to create an upbeat and unforgettable sound. Featuring three-part vocal harmony backed by keyboard, guitar, ukulele, acoustic bass and drums, they approach original songs and timeless jazz standards with the same contemporary polish. Inspired by their love of R&B, motown, Broadway ballads and swing, their live performances showcase the band’s exceptional musicianship and fun, irreverent attitude that wins over audiences.
The Unknowns are Kim Bowman (vocals and piano), Caitie Bowell (vocals and guitars), Allison Bowman (vocals and ukulele), Sarah Yates (acoustic bass) and Melanie Sehman (drums).

Newcomers & Neighbors of Whatcom County Happy Hour Meet & Greet
2024-08-21 16:00 - 19:00
Newcomers & Neighbors of Whatcom County is a group of active seniors who love connecting with others. We enjoy a lively mix of activities, from hikes and friendly games to exciting excursions and delicious meals. Interested in meeting new people? Stop by and join us for a chat.

Sip into Summer: A Tropical Cocktail Tasting
2024-08-21 18:00 - 21:00
We’re bringing back this beloved tropical hit! Join our skilled bartender, Garrett, on our porch as you dive into paradise with our five-course tropical cocktail-tasting experience. Delight in a series of libations and food pairings featuring sweet citrus notes to creamy coconut flavors. Embark on a tasting journey with creations like our bourbon-style Mai Tai, the Caribbean Cowboy, a refreshing watermelon salad, and much more. Gather your friends and let your taste buds travel to the tropics with this island-inspired soirée. Cheers to the ultimate summer escape right here in Fairhaven!
Event cost is $80 per person. To make a reservation, email manager@gallowayscocktail.bar or call (360) 756-2795 after 3 pm.
Event details: https://gallowayscocktail.bar/events

Amberleigh Release Party
2024-08-23 18:00 - 21:00
Friday, August 23rd from 6-9PM we will be releasing the 2022 Amberleigh Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon and welcoming performer Michael Dayvid and Fare Thee Well PNW Food Truck!
Will we see you there?
1678 Boblett Street
Blaine, WA 98230
Exit 275, right on Boblett and we’re on the left!

BAAY presents: CATS
2024-08-23 19:00 - 2024-08-24 21:00, 2024-08-25 14:00 - 2024-08-26 16:00
BAAY’s State Street Theatre Company presents CATS on August 23-25 and August 30-September 1 at the BAAY Theatre. This production features students ages 15-18 and is directed by Kaleb Van Rijswijck, music directed by Dylan Cisneros, and choreographed by Lisa Markowitz. Tickets and more info at baay.org!
CATS is an iconic Broadway musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year — the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.

Lacey Rashae & The Young Guns at Station 49
2024-08-23 19:00 - 2024-08-24 22:00
Who doesn’t love some Female Country Music?! You better be ready to dance at this high energy show! The drinks are cold, the food is delicious, the cornhole is out, and the fires can be lit!
Tickets: station49.yapsody.com
Lacey’s influences span generations, drawing inspiration from country legends like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Waylon Jennings to rock icons like Led Zeppelin and Joan Jett. But it’s the emotion and storytelling within a song that truly ignite her passion. She aspires to not only entertain but also touch lives with her music, leaving a lasting impact.
This event is for all ages!

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER FESTIVAL
2024-08-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Whatcom Humane Society, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham
The Dog Days of Summer Festival is the event that celebrates your pup and you! Help raise funds for the Whatcom Humane Society while enjoying vegetarian food trucks, a beer garden, canine contests, games, and all things pets in the 9-acre field behind the Division Street shelter. Meet some fellow pet people, get some extra accessories for your animal, and bond with your pet in the summer sun.11 a.m.-3 p.m., Whatcom Humane Society, 2172Division St., Bellingham, 360.733.2080, whatcomhumane.org

Skagit Symphony’s Art in the Garden Bash
2024-08-25 14:00 - 17:00
Skagit Symphony’s Art in the Garden Bash
Sunday, August 25th, 2024. 2:00pm-5:00pm
Wander through an enchanting garden retreat while you take in the sounds of live ensembles from Skagit Symphony, and set your sights on fabulous works from well-known Skagit artists. Guests will wander through the serene setting of Briarwood Estate, and enjoy the locally made refreshments as well. Oh! And did we mention there is wine?!
Buy tickets online or at one of the listed outlets. https://ssartinthegarden24.bpt.me/
Garden Bash Ticket Outlets (cash or check ONLY)
Azusa Garden Centre 14904 Hwy 20, Mount Vernon
Christianson’s Nursery 15806 Best Rd, Mount Vernon
Tri-Dee Arts 215 S 1st St, Mount Vernon
The Old Thompson’s Greenhouse 6412 SR 9, Sedro-Woolley
The Wishing Rock 716 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
Skagit Symphony office phone: 360-848-9336
info@skagitsymphony.com
Skagitsymphony.com
https://ssartinthegarden24.bpt.me/

Jim Buk Tu concert
2024-08-25 16:00 - 19:00
Saturday August 25th from 4 – 7 pm
Straight out of Nooksack Valley! Amazing local band playing at Samson Estates Winery 1861 Van Dyk Rd Everson WA. That’s What I Like Island grill will have their Food Truck on site. $10 cover. Limited Seating in the pavilion, bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Please, no outside food or beverages.
