Truck Show-Neeter House of Luxury Jewelry Shop
2023-09-29 10:00 - 2023-09-30 19:00 (America/Denver)
Neeter House of Luxury Presents The Gabriel & Company, Artisan of Love Trunk Show – Receive a Free Gift with an appointment, Call 360-778-1613
Friday September 29 (10 am to 7 pm) Saturday September 30 (11 am to 6 pm)
Neeter House of Luxury 21- Bellwether Way, STE 107, On Marina Side. https://neeterhouseofluxury.com

SKAGIT FARM TO PINT FEST
2023-09-30 | La Conner Marina
Showcasing the intoxicating bounty of the Skagit Valley’s fertile lands, Skagit Farm to Pint Fest gives you the opportunity to sample beers from many of the county’s breweries. You can chat with passionate brewers and farmers while you sample the astounding variety of beers and plenty of fresh local food, enjoy live music, and support our agricultural community. La Conner Marina, 613 N. 2nd St., La Conner, skagitfarmtopint.com

Workshop: Drawing Exploratory (Class by Margaret Davidson)
2023-09-30 11:00 - 17:00
All experience levels welcome – workshop for ages 18 and up
Cost: $105 ($90 participation + $15 materials fee)
Where: In-person art class at the MoNA studio
When: Saturday, September 30 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM with 1 hour lunch
All Materials Provided
In this one-day workshop, we will throw ourselves into the fun – and sometimes the surprises – of discovering the relationships between the drawing mark and the drawing surface.
Starting with smooth paper, then moving to slightly textured paper, and then heavily textured paper, and finally drawing on things that aren’t even paper at all we will copy some of the greats, and also do something of our own. Participants can expect to make at least four finished drawings in various media.
RSVP at: monamuseum.org/events/margaretdavidsonworkshop

Birchwood Garden Club's October Meeting
2023-10-04 19:00 - 21:00
Birchwood Garden Club’s October Meeting
Established 1931 ~ Bellingham, Washington
Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community
The October meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held October 4th at the Whatcom Museum in Bellingham’s Old City Hall, 121 Prospect Street. The doors open at 6:30 PM and the program starts at 7:00 PM. John Christianson will be our featured speaker and his topic will be, “Roses.”
John and his wife are the owners of Christianson’s Nursery in Mount Vernon. Their nursery carries over 500 varieties of Roses! John is knowledgeable about choosing Roses for specific purposes and situations, as well as what it takes to help them thrive here. Come join us for this interesting presentation! It’s time to start planning for next year’s blooms!
Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures to join. Check out our website, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does! You can also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.
Birchwood Garden Club is offering a number of small grants to organizations in Whatcom and Skagit counties that promote education opportunities in the realm of horticulture, agricultural or related fields. Applications are being accepted now and will be awarded in January 2024. For more details and the applications visit the BGC website at birchwoodgardenclub.org and click on the “Donation/Grant” link.

TIDAL
2023-10-05 19:30 - 2023-10-08 21:00 | The FireHouse Arts & Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, Bellingham
Kuntz and Company’s next work explores photography by Helen Scholtz, poetry by Jessica Ardis, music by Charles Halka and movement by numerous dancers and community members. This interdisciplinary piece invites a look into our relationship with the environment and one another.

Tidal
2023-10-05 19:30 - 2023-10-08 21:00
Tidal
Oct 5,6,7 @ 7:30
Oct 8 @ 5:00
Firehouse Arts and Events Center
1314 Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
Tickets: pay what you can, suggested $20
available at kuntzandco.org
360-510-4711 or kuntzpam@gmail.com with questions or for accommodations
Tidal – a dance piece about water … or a dance piece about influence and connection, inevitability and change
Tidal is a dance piece that emerged from a want to collaborate with really good artists: Helen Scholtz – photographer, Jessica Ardis – poet, Charles Halka – composer.
Scholtz’s images of water often look like abstract paintings. She captures texture, light, and movement in the natural world, creating images that awaken the senses and peak curiosity. Jessica’s poetry is blunt, succinct and somehow feels simple. There is an immediate relation, or an understanding of her work. She seems to mine our personal thoughts and feelings with her poetry, finding the words we can’t. Halka records sounds from the world and uses these sounds as the instruments in his work. For Tidal he uses recordings of the rushing water of the Nooksack River, the trickle of streams fed by melting snow at Heather Meadows, or the pouring rain in his backyard. The score is an orchestration of these natural sounds, at times heavily manipulated, to create the original sound score.
Eighteen dancers, ages 19-79, and Pam Kuntz dove into Scholtz’s photography and Ardis’ poetry. Memories and sensations filled their process as metaphors unfolded and the piece took shape. They created numerous “movement portraits” offering glimpses into how we live in our world – who we are, how we relate, and what our actions or reactions may mean. Some feel human, some feel environmental, some float perfectly between the two…the resistance and persistence of water carving a path and shaping our landscape lives inside the dynamic of human relations and interactions, the rhythm of tides and the unfolding of change through repetition over time exists in the human body.
Tidal is created by Jessica Ardis, Alona Christman, Cara Congelli, Tracy Dahlstedt, Vanessa Daines, Rebecca deGraw, Shoshanah Epstein, Dudley Evenson, Charles Halka, Karen Kao, Pam Kuntz, Susan Marriott, Samantha Martin, Marissa Moeri, Lucy Morse, Katy Mullen, Helen Scholtz, Angela Sebastian, and Cindy Whiston (Annie Molsberry, Bailey Kager, and Joyce Harvey-Morgan early contributors)

The Harvest at Skagit Acres
2023-10-06 10:00 - 2023-10-08 17:00 | Skagit Acres
Enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hot apple cider and more as Skagit Acres celebrates Autumn with their Harvest Festival! $10 admission.
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Skagit Acres18923 Johnson Road, Mt. Vernon

Anacortes Bier on the Pier
2023-10-06 17:00 - 2023-10-07 21:00 | Port of Anacortes, 100 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, WA, 98221, United States
The 12th Annual Bier on the Pier is this weekend at the Port of Anacortes! Beer is tasty, piers are beautiful and scenic, and there’s no reason not to enjoy both at once!
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Bier on the PierHistoric Port of Anacortes Warehouse

Ellen J Brown Painting Exhibition
2023-10-06 18:00 - 21:00
Ellen J. Brown is showing oil paintings at BastowDesign Studio #208 in The Pickford Artists Studios above The Historic Pickford Cinema 1318 Bay St Bellingham, Oct 6th during First Friday Art Walk 6-10 AND Oct 28th during the Old Town Art Stroll Saturday 12-5
Ellen studied art history, printmaking and painting at The Art Institute of Chicago and WWU. At the Institute, she took her first formal art history class and saw Paleolithic and Neolithic for the first time. It continues to inspire her work. In Neolithic European cultures, bones, beads, bowls, lineal marks, tools, statues — all accompanied the dead for their journeys to the underworld. They were often meant only for the dead and intended to stay buried and unseen. These sacred forms and marks of Neolithic cultures inform our understanding of lost cultures, and also let us know how close we are to our ancestors. Ellen’s richly hued oil paintings examine what is left behind to accompany the dead to the next world.
Ellen works in oil and acrylic paints. She paints plein aire, figurative works and landscape painting in and out of her home studio. A life long learner, she takes art workshops several times a year and enjoys discussions of many art disciplines with teachers and students. Additionally, Ellen offers her skills to local law enforcement agencies for forensic drawings —“police sketches”.
As the cold nights descend, and we shiver with the season, lean into cryptic images of what we thought would stay buried and join us to see Ellen’s work.

Mount Vernon Farmers Market
2023-10-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Riverwalk Park
Head to downtown Mt. Vernon this weekend to buy some of Skagit Valley’s best fresh produce!
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501 Main St, Mt VernonRiverwalk Park

Bellingham Farmers Market
2023-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Bellingham Farmers Market, 1100 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225
Enjoy local produce, craft goods, food, and community at the Bellingham Farmer’s Market, every Saturday from 10am-2pm.
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Bellingham Farmer’s Market1100 Railroad Ave, BellinghamPhoto credit: Bellingham Farmers Market

Whatcom Artist Studio Tour
2023-10-07 10:00 - 2023-10-15 05:00
The Whatcom Artist Studio Tour was founded in 1995 to encourage people to visit artists’ working studios for a two weekend self-guided tour and sale.
During the first two weekends in October the Tour offers visitors insight into the creative process, work-life and work-environment artists. Providing an opportunity for people to purchase original works of art directly from their makers.
Join us for an opportunity to buy work from local artists, to find new sources of inspiration, to share and to learn. A fun two weekends of exploring Art in Bellingham, Whatcom County artists workspaces!
2023 marks the tour’s 29th year! The Whatcom Artist Studio Tour began with ten artists and has grown to be a well orchestrated tour featuring over 60 artists working in more than a dozen different media, featuring 41 studios scattered throughout Bellingham and Whatcom County.
Maps and more information at: www.studiotour.net

Oktoberfest at Schweinhaus Biergarten
2023-10-07 12:00 - 19:00 | Schweinhaus Biergarten
Celebrate Oktoberfest this weekend at Schweinhaus with beer, live music, and tradition German leiderhosen.

Mead-ieval Dinner
2023-10-07 18:00 - 21:00
Join us Saturday, October 7th under our seaside tent for a coursed tasting dinner with Honey Moon Mead & Shakespeare Northwest. Our talented culinary team has crafted a seasonally inspired menu that highlights the artisan qualities of Honey Moon Mead set against a stunning seaside backdrop.
To top it all off, the talented actors from Shakespeare Northwest will bring the acts of Shakespeare to life as dinner unfolds. This medieval dinner is not to be missed — medieval attire is encouraged! Reserve your spot today.

Whatcom Artist Studio Tour
2023-10-08 10:00 - 2023-10-15 17:00 | Whatcom Artist Studio Tour
The Whatcom Artist Studio Tour is a FREE juried event. Meet the region’s finest artists in their own creative spaces. Open the first two weekends in October, from 10-5 daily.

Vancouver International Film Festival
2023-10-08 19:00 - 22:30 | VIFF Centre
Head to Vancouver this weekend to catch the Vancouver International Film Festival, and see some of the best and most exciting films from around the globe!
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VIFF Center1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver BC

STILL LIFE
2023-10-10 00:00 - 2023-10-12 00:00 | Heartful Retreats, 8480 Thompson Beach Rd, Anacortes, WA, 98221, United States
Stay & Investigate Fundamentals Of Everyday Things 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. In this hearty getaway, you will create several small portraits, based on interesting color mixes, landscape, figurative and abstract subjects. Each painting project explores key concepts in art and teaches how to model what is seen with the eye in a method-based way. You will leave with your very own gallery of fine art, ready for mounting or portfolio exhibition. 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.

KKSC Ski & Snowboard Swap
2023-10-12 16:00 - 2023-10-14 19:00
This is Bellingham’s oldest and largest ski swap.
The money raised goes to support the Mt Baker Race Team and the KKSC Scholarship Program.
Oct. 12 Bring your gear to sell
Oct 13 – 14 Buy new and used gear for the season
2114 Electric Avenue Bellingham
Bloedel Donovan Park Gym
https://www.komokulshanskiclub.com/the-swap

Award Winning Author, Dahr Jamail to speak on Climate Change
2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:30
Dahr Jamail will discuss the gravity of the climate crisis and share from his most recent book, ‘We are the Middle of Forever: Indigenous Voices from Turtle Island on the Changing Earth’ which includes Indigenous wisdom and perspective for these challenging times. $10 suggested donation, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Following Q & A there will be opportunity for a book signing.

Award Winning Author, Dahr Jamail to speak on Climate Change
2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:30
Dahr Jamail will discuss the gravity of the climate crisis and share from his most recent book, ‘We are the Middle of Forever’ which includes interviews with 20 Indigenous people, perspectives, grounding and healing for these times. There will be a Q & A followed by a book signing. $10 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Wine Tasting Dinner featuring Goose Ridge Winery
2023-10-13 18:00 - 21:00
9 Restaurant at North Bellingham Golf Course
205 W. Smith Road
Bellingham, WA
(360) 398-8300 ext. 2
www.northbellinghamgolf.com
on Friday, Oct. 13th at 6PM join the culinary guru Chef Nick Moss in a wine pairing dinner featuring the iconic Washington Goose Ridge Winery. 5 courses moderated by Dan Radil
$105 per person plus tax and gratuity

Roaring 20's Absinthe Release Party
2023-10-13 18:00 - 21:00
Join us in celebration of the release of our newest product – Madame Richelieu Absinthe! An evening of 1920’s-themed absinthe cocktails, delicious French inspired bites, music, and entertainment. Friday, October 13th from 6pm – 9pm. Tickets can be purchased on our site. https://chuckanutbaydistillery.com/pages/special-events

Aterciopelados Live in Vancouver
2023-10-13 20:00
Aterciopelados, a trailblazing force in Latin American rock and folk music since the mid-90s, is back in eight years. They’re bringing a compilation of their most iconic songs, celebrating over two decades of musical excellence. This project features collaborations with luminaries such as Macaco, León Larregui (lead singer of the Mexican group Zoé), Goyo (Chocquibtown), and Catalina García (Monsieur Periné).
Join us on October 13th for an electrifying night with Colombian icons, Aterciopelados, in Vancouver, celebrating Latin American Heritage Month!
📅 WHEN: October 13th
⌚ TIME: 8 PM
📍 WHERE: The Centre for Performing Arts
777 Homer Street, Vancouver BC, V6B 2W1
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: Ticket Link

Sippin' on Cider
2023-10-14 14:00 - 19:00
Get ready for the ultimate cider extravaganza! Join us for the highly anticipated Sippin’ on Cider: A Bellingham Cider Tasting Festival, happening on October 14th from 2 to 7pm at Lost Giants Cider Company. This event was a complete sell-out last time, so don’t miss out – secure your tickets now!
Immerse yourself in a dynamic festival that will delight your taste buds, awaken your senses, and create lasting memories. This vibrant event will showcase a diverse array of ciders originating from the Pacific Northwest. It will be complemented by live performances from local bands, alongside a delectable selection of culinary delights from renowned Bellingham-based food trucks. Please note that this event is exclusively for individuals aged 21 and above. Take advantage of early bird tickets, priced at $30 until October 8th, with prices increasing to $40 thereafter.
Prepare to be enchanted by a lineup of entertainment that features some of Whatcom County’s very own musical talents and delight in delectable bites from cherished Bellingham Food Trucks.
The festival’s lineup boasts an esteemed selection of local cideries. For those seeking non-alcoholic options, fear not – there will be non-alcoholic cider choices available, along with a couple of local hard seltzer vendors. Rest assured, there’s something for everyone. Attendees will each receive an 8oz tasting glass and four drink tickets, ensuring a fulfilling tasting experience.
The excitement extends beyond the ciders. The event promises an array of captivating activities designed to engage and entertain. As autumn envelops us, the third annual Sippin’ on Cider Festival is primed to deliver unforgettable moments.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary occasion. Secure your tickets now before they’re gone!
https://www.letsshiftgears.com/sippinoncider
Shifting Gears is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive and welcoming recreational experiences. Our mission is to inspire confidence, wellness, growth, and joy through outdoor pursuits. Our programs are thoughtfully crafted to dismantle barriers and enable individuals to embrace the outdoors, nurturing their outdoor aspirations.

Trails to Taps Relay
2023-10-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Lost Giants Cider, Bellingham, WA, United States
Teams of 5-10 runners explore 30+ miles of trails, roads, and parks with leg lengths between 1.6 miles and 5 miles. Each transition spot is one of 10 local breweries and cideries throughout Bellingham. It all ends with an After Party and a pint glass and free fill for participants. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and the costume contest winner receives merchandise from the local breweries and cideries.
This event is 21+ and benefits Lydia Place, a nonprofit, community-based agency serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Whatcom County since 1989.
More information can be found at trailstotapsrelay.com

Semiahmoo Uncorked Wine Dinner: Chateau Ste. Michelle
2023-10-19 18:00 - 21:00
Featuring Chateau Ste. Michelle
Thursday, October 19 | 6 – 9 PM
Savor award-winning wines masterfully paired with seasonally inspired menus at our Wine Dinners. Each dinner features a different winery from around the state, or around the world. Our talented Semiahmoo Culinary Team thoughtfully crafts each menu, complete with five delectable courses, and a wine to pair with every course. This is the perfect opportunity to stretch your palate – our menu is not shared until you arrive and will feature our local partners for produce, protein, and beyond. These interactive dinners immerse you in the experience, as you learn about each course and how it pairs with the wine directly from our culinary team.

Virtual Gear Down Workshop 2023
2023-10-20 10:00 - 17:00
Come join The Whale Museum’s Gear Down Workshop this fall virtually through Zoom sessions.
This workshop’s theme will be Unusual & Changing Sightings Of Species In The Salish Sea!
Invited presenters include:
– Erin Falcone, North Coast Cetacean Society, on fin, Bryde’s, & sei whales
– Candice Emmons, NOAA, on SRKW and NRKW current distribution patterns and overlap
– David Anderson & Laurie Shuster, Cascadia Research Collective, on dolphins in the Salish Sea
– Kristin Wilkinson, NOAA, on beluga whales & rare pinnipeds & stranding network response
– Dr. Adam Summers, University of Washington, on blue fin tuna
– Dr. Marianne Nyegaard, Auckland Museum, on mola (sunfish)
The registration fee is $35 for non-members; $25 for TWM or SSAMN members.
Zoom link and workshop agenda will be sent to the email address provided at registration closer to the start of the workshop.
Learn more and register at https://whalemuseum.org/products/virtual-gear-down-workshop-2023?_pos=1&_sid=cc4ec63f2&_ss=r

Blaine - Birch Bay Community Appreciation Fall Festival
2023-10-21 10:00 - 16:00
We are excited to invite you to our First Annual Community Appreciation Fall Festival, an event that promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. On Saturday, October 21, we will be hosting this festival at the Birch Bay Activity Center. This event is aimed at bringing our community together and celebrating the spirit of the season with music, food, games, and more.
We are currently seeking vendors to join us in making this event a success. If you are interested in showcasing your products or services, we encourage you to apply at the link provided. This is a great opportunity for you to connect with the local community and promote your business.
We have a full day of activities and entertainment planned for everyone, including a kids carnival, S’mores, vendors, and a variety of food and drinks. Whether you’re a vendor or a festival-goer, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate with your community and have some fun. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 21 and join us for our First Annual Fall Festival!

Museum Opening-The Helen Loggie Museum of Art
2023-10-21 12:00 - 16:00
The public is invited to browse the extensive collection of drawings and etchings by local artist, Helen Loggie (1895-1976), displayed in the recently restored Territorial Courthouse in Old Town Bellingham.
www.theloggie.org

Pearl Django & Nuages Matinee (1pm) and Evening (6pm) Shows
2023-10-21 13:00 - 21:00
We are excited to host Pearl Django with Nuages at The Blue Room in Bellingham for two shows on the same date! The matinee show will open at 1pm and begin at 2pm, and the evening show will open at 6pm and begin at 7pm. Tickets and more can be found at www.blueroombham.com , and any questions can be emailed to info@blueroombham.com, we’ll see you there!
