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...
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
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...
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...
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.
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...
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 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,...
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 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...
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...
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
