• Whatcom Museum Gala: Archival Revival

    Cocktail hour courtesy of Chuckanut Bay Distillery, Kulshan Brewing, and Lone Birch Winery. Live music by The Unknowns. Dinner with locally sourced ingredients from Simply Sound Catering. Performances by The Upfront Theatre, Swil Kanim, Julie Trimingham, and ¡Casineros del Parque! Be a part of the revitalization of Old Fire Station No. 1, home to the Whatcom Museum’s archives! Your support...

  • Open Roller Skate

    Throw on your roller skates or roller blades and free skate with us! Bring your own skates; helmets and pads (elbow, knee, and wrist) recommended. Fridays: Sept 20, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec...

  • Bellingham Chamber Music Society Opening Concert

    Join BCMS for our opening concert that will feature Ralph Vaughan William’s luscious “Six Studies in English Folk song for bassoon and strings”, Ruth Gipps’ “Quintet for oboe, clarinet and strings”, and Beethoven’s inspirational “String Quartet No. 10 in Eb major, The Harp”. We will also be displaying photography from the winners of our photo contest, Portraits in Sound. Concert on Sunday September 22nd at 3pm. Doors open at 2:30pm. Come early and enjoy...

  • Preschool Craft Party

    It’s a preschool craft party every other Monday! Socialize with other parents while you and your preschooler create fun seasonal crafts. We provide supplies, inspiration, music, mats, and a play corner. This is a staffed program; however parental supervision is required at all times. This program is non-refundable. When: Mondays: Sept 23, Oct 7, Oct 21 Nov 4, Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec. 16 AGES: 5 years old & younger, accompanied...

  • Minecraft Coding & amp; Modding

    Participants will experiment with creating their own mod in Mcreator and building Redstone Machines (for those that don’t know Redstone, it’s kind of like electrical circuits within Minecraft and used to build all sorts of machines virtually!) Kiddos will also be taking a mid-class break to get a little messy with a Minecraft STEAM project! Wear your Minecraft shirt...

  • Relaxing Restoration

    Relieve stress with a relaxing restoration of guided meditation, healing sounds, and movement with licensed therapist, Layla Jasper. Bring a blanket and yoga mat to the beautiful new Cordata pavilion. Pre-registration is required for all sessions. Mondays, 9/30, 10/14, 11/25, 12/9 from 6-7:30pm This program is non-refundable. Ages: 18 years and older Location: Cordata Park Pavilion - South Entrance

  • Van Gathering

    Join us for our annual Van Gathering! All vans and overlanding vehicles welcome! If you don't have a van, come join us anyway- there will be free tacos, live music, kids area, and lots of amazing rigs to tour. For the first year ever, we will have a "van health check" station where you can meet with our builders to discuss any funky...

  • Belly Dance with Whimsy

    Explore belly dancing through a cabaret lens! Learn about the cultural roots of belly dance and cabaret. Undulate and roll your body to fun music. You’ll leave the class with a video of your performance. This cabaret-style belly dance workshop is led by long-time performer Layla Jasper, stage name Whimsy, who is passionate about inspiring the confidence to embrace more whimsy through dance! No dance experience needed and open to all genders. Wear clothing that you feel comfortable moving...

  • Color and Line: An Exploration by Three NW Artists

    Cordata Gallery proudly presents Color and Line: An Exploration by Three NW Artists, featuring rare works by Johannes Kunst, over 100 drawings by David Syre, and a site-specific installation by Renee Noelle Cheesman together with her vibrant paintings. The exhibition highlights each artist’s unique approach to color and line, showcasing the diversity of their creative expressions on canvas and beyond. All artworks are available for acquisition, offering a chance to support local artists and to add to your collection.

  • Anansi Auction of African Art

    Anansi Education provides high school scholarships to rural Ghanaian children. The 20th fundraiser features live and silent auction items from whimsical to museum quality. 5pm October 12, 2024 for preview go to www.anansieducation.org

  • Pigs on the Wing: Echoes of Pink Floyd tour

    Saturday, October 19th 2024 Pigs on the Wing: Echoes of Pink Floyd tour Mount Baker Theatre - Bellingham, WA 7:00 pm doors / 8:00 pm show $25-$49 / reserved seating / all ages / two sets Pigs on the Wing’s 2024-2025 tour, “Echoes...

  • Author Reading

    Join Asyia Gover, a local writer, artist, educator, and mediator, on Thursday, October 24th from 4-7 PM at the PNWaffle Boutique, located at 1230 Cornwall Avenue in historic downtown Bellingham. Her poetry has appeared in the multimedia collection, SEXT, and anthology zines such as Love and Outrage. She and her feline familiar, Cora, have made a home in the liminal space between eastern and western Washington State. East Side Solitude is her first chapbook. You can find...