Bellingham Alive

Beetlejuice Jr. the Musical
2025-03-07 19:00 - 2025-03-16 20:30 (America/Denver)
It’s showtime for this Junior version of the iconic Broadway hit, Beetlejuice! Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium. “Beetlejuice Jr.” features BAAY student performers ages 13-17.
Admission: $12
Location: The BAAY Theatre
1059 N State St. Bellingham, WA 98225
Dates/Times
Friday, March 7 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 8 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 9 at 2:00
Friday, March 14 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 16 at 2:00
Website: www.baay.org

Canadian Steam
2025-03-07 19:30 - 21:00
The Comedy Department presents Canadian Steam: A Male Revue Parody and Music Comedy Show!
Welcome to the funniest — and sexiest — night of cheeky Canadian charm, eh?
Get ready to witness the ultimate fusion of maple-flavored hilarity, music, and jaw-dropping “eh”-rotica! Hold onto your toques, folks! These sexy lumberjacks are bringing a night you won’t soon forget. Because let’s face it—why should Thunder from Down Under have all the fun? Canada is sexy too, and they’re here to prove it. Plus, everyone knows that the sexiest quality is being funny! You’ll laugh at their funny bones, be wowed by their dancing, and you won’t be able to forget their on-the-spot love ballads!
It’s Whose Line Is It Anyway meets Magic Mike! Come see why this ensemble won a Travelers Choice Award on TripAdvisor!
Starring the most outrageously talented Canadian improvisers, musicians, and male dancers, this show delivers hilarious takes on all things Canuck, from syrup-slinging to moose-riding and everything in between. They can even make tobogganing look sexy. They’re that good! So good you’ve likely seen them on Just for Laughs, The Second City, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, CW, ABC, NBC, CBS, CBC, Crave, and on YouTube’s Convos With My 2-Year-Old (125+ million views!).
Yep! Our award-winning comedians proudly “rock what they’ve got,” whether it’s love handles or muffin tops, wowing you with their quick wit and over-the-top charm. Singing, playful dances, and flirty banter? Oh, it’s all part of the fun! Whether you’re out for a wild night with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or just in the mood for something hilariously unique and just North of the border, Canadian Steam turns up the heat and the laughs.
Grab your tickets now for a wild ride through the Great White North like you’ve never seen before. It’s the Thunder from Down Under where size really matters—when it comes to the laughs, that is!
Let’s get steamy—Canada style!
Event is 18+

"SUGAR'S BIG TOP!"
2025-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham
If you missed Sugar: A Cabaret’s debut on the Mount Baker stage last year, don’t make the same mistake this March! Bellingham’s own Brie Mueller, a.k.a. Sugar herself, leads her troupe of dancers, singers, and the Sugar Band in this new show. “Sugar’s Big Top” follows Sugar through a slightly twisted circus dreamland. Enjoy a drink, live music, and acrobatics at this special cabaret experience at Mount Baker Theatre! 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, 360.734.6080, mountbakertheatre.com

March of the Penguin
2025-03-08 12:00 - 13:00
At the end of each Antarctic summer, the emperor penguins of the South Pole journey to their traditional breeding grounds in a fascinating mating ritual that is captured in this documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman.
The journey across frozen tundra proves to be the simplest part of the ritual, as after the egg is hatched, the female must delicately transfer it to the male and make her way back to the distant sea to nourish herself and bring back food to her newborn chick.
United States | English | 2005 | Nature Documentary | 80 minutes | G
This is a Sensory-Friendly film screening.
What does Sensory-Friendly mean?
· House lights are brighter
· Movie sound is lower
· Patrons can bring their own snacks
· Patrons can bring their own sensory tools
· Personal Closed Captioning devices and Assistive Listening devices are available
All tickets only $5. Children must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.

Roaring 20s Absinthe Party
2025-03-08 19:00 - 23:00
Step Back in Time and Experience the Glamour of the Roaring 20s!
Our beautifully renovated, deliciously historic grand ballroom is the perfect setting to transport yourself to the sophisticated elegance of the 1920s. Enjoy a complimentary welcome absinthe cocktail along with an array of sumptious appetizers as you take in – and perhaps dance – to the live band playing all your favorite hits from the era. Discover your destiny with our resident tarot card reader and be sure to memorialize your night in our vintage photo booth. Craft cocktails and a traditional absinthe service will also be available for purchase, as well as beer, wine, and non-alcoholic refreshment. 1920s attire is highly encouraged! Please join us for an unforgettable evening, it’s sure to be the cat’s pajamas!
Space is limited; reserve your spot today!

Colin James
2025-03-08 19:30
From the prairies of Saskatchewan to sharing the stage with arguably the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time, Colin James embodies the essence of Canadian blues-rock. Inspired by the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan’s advice “I’m opening doors for you … walk through them.” James has crafted a remarkable career spanning over three decades. With an impressive track record including 20 studio albums, eight Juno Awards, 30 Maple Blues Awards, Colin James continues to captivate audiences worldwide. His latest release, Open Road, earned him a 2022 Juno Award for Best Blues Album and a nomination for the Blues Foundation’s 2023 Best Blues Rock Album.
https://www.mountbakertheatre.com/events-tickets/colin-james/

Daniel James Brown
2025-03-08 19:30 - 21:00
Mount Vernon Library Foundation presents An Evening with Daniel James Brown.
Join the Mount Vernon Library Foundation for our second annual author event and support exciting library programs for the entire community. The library is open and paid for but the Foundation needs help to continue supporting the programs that make it extraordinary.
Daniel James Brown is the author of The Boys In the Boat, about the University of Washington rowing team during the Olympics in 1936, and more recently, Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II, which introduces us to the Japanese Americans who fought in a special unit during WWII while many of their family members were incarcerated in detention camps. He’ll talk about both books, how they are related, and how he came to write them.
Both of these books will be available for purchase at the event, courtesy of Seaport Books of LaConner. Looking to reserve one in advance? You can call Seaport at (360)399-1800 or email them at seaportbooksllc@gmail.com — they will hold your book for pickup or bring it to the event for you!
The Foundation will feature a free showing of the movie adaptation of The Boys In the Boat sometime in early March (details coming soon).

ENCHANTED SPRING DANCE
2025-03-08 19:30 - 23:00 | Hotel Leopold, 1224 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham
Shake off the dark and drearies and get ready to embrace spring! The Bellingham Queer Collective is throwing a whimsical adult-only costumed dance party at the Hotel Leo. During this Enchanted Spring Dance, the Crystal Ballroom will become a magical forest where all fantastical creatures and characters are welcomed. Find more information on their website or Instagram, @bellinghamqueercollective. 7:30-11 p.m., Hotel Leo, 1224 Cornwall Ave., 360.746.9097, bellinghamqueercollective.org

CHEESE PAIRING 101 WITH GARDEN PATH
2025-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Skagit Valley Larder
Join Skagit Valley Larder for an educational cheese pairing workshop at their recently opened Mount Vernon wine shop, cheese counter, and cafe. A representative from Garden Path Fermentation, a Skagit Valley hyper local producer that makes beer, wine, cider, and mead, will provide five 2-ounce pours of their unique drinks. Sip the drinks, try the paired cheeses and accouterments, and learn the stories behind them and why they work so well together. 6-8 p.m., Skagit Valley Larder, 513 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, 360.982.2010, skagitvalleylarder.com

Roman Holiday
2025-03-11 19:00 - 21:00
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn, in her American film debut) takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck),who takes her back to his apartment for safety.
At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann’s regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her — but romance soon gets in the way.

Speaking Feather presents: Sacred Echos. Healing through song
2025-03-13 18:00 - 2025-03-14 20:00
Native American flute. Acoustic guitar. Piano. Cello. Singing.
Artist: Tsowmet(Andrew Johnson)
J.P. Falcon Grady
Marc Nicols
Ben Workman Smith

Altan
2025-03-13 19:30 - 21:00
The Lincoln Theatre and Celtic Arts Foundation are proud to present Altan.
With a career in Irish music over for 35 years, Altan has achieved legendary status in a genre that has been equally shaped by the band’s influence and genius. Audiences from Ireland to Japan to Australia to Europe have embraced their heartwarming, dynamic live performances and their exquisitely produced, award-winning recordings. Over a dozen releases to date, ranging from the most touching old Irish songs to hard-hitting reels and jigs. Altan’s newest release, Donegal, follows their acclaimed albums The Gap of Dreams and The Widening Gyre.
Adding to their long list of awards and honors, fiddler, singer and founding member Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh was the recipient of the Gradam Ceoil/Traditional Musician of the Year in 2017. Though the band received the same award for Band of the Year in 2001, Mairéad was glad to be recognized on her own in a genre that has been slow to recognize female musicians. She is only the third woman in twenty years to receive the main award.
The seeds of Altan lie in the music and spontaneity of sessions in kitchens and pubs in their hometown of Donegal, where their music was heard in an atmosphere of respect and intimacy. It is here that the band’s heart still lies, whether they are performing on TV in Australia or jamming with Ricky Skaggs on the west coast of the United States. In spite of a hectic touring and recording schedule, Altan continue fresh in their vision of bringing the beauty and joy of traditional music to audiences everywhere, and have always promised themselves to continue as long as it’s fun — fortunately, it still is!

WINGS OVER WATER NORTHWEST BIRDING FESTIVAL
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-16
This annual birding festival takes advantage of the on-coming spring to view the birds migrating over the Pacific Flyway. Check out bird spotting locations around the waters of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Semiahmoo; go on guided field trips and birding cruises and listen to speakers! There are activities for avian enthusiasts and backyard birders alike! Blaine, 360.220.7663, wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com

FACE-OFF, COMPETITIVE PORTRAIT DRAWING COMPETITION
2025-03-14 18:00 - 20:00
Would you consider yourself an artist? Can you hold a pencil, a pen, or a paintbrush? If so, the “Face-Off” portrait drawing competition may be for you. For a $25 entry fee, teams of two will have an hour and 15 minutes to draw portraits of each other. After the portraits are finished, participants will get a chance to vote, with the best and worst voted portraits winning a prize. 6 p.m., Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, 360.778.7000, bellingham.org

Asleep at the Wheel
2025-03-14 19:30 - 21:00
The Lincoln Theatre is proud to welcome Asleep at the Wheel back to our stage as part of their Happy Trails tour!
For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process racking up more than 30 albums, ten Grammy awards and literally millions of miles on the road.
“I’m the reason it’s still together, but the reason it’s popular is because we’ve had the greatest singers and players,” Benson explains. “When someone joins the band, I say, ‘Learn everything that’s ever been done, then put your own stamp on it.’ I love to hear how they interpret what we do. I’m just a singer and a songwriter, and a pretty good guitar player, but my best talent is convincing people to jump on board and play this music.”
Asleep at the Wheel has collaborated on records with genre-spanning friends, including Willie Nelson on 2009’s Grammy-nominated Willie and the Wheel, and other critically acclaimed artists including Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Merle Haggard, George Strait, the Avett Brothers, Amos Lee, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Lyle Lovett on Still the King, their 2015 critically acclaimed and Grammy-winning tribute to Bob Wills. On their latest release, Half A Hundred Years, Asleep At The Wheel continued their contributions to the American music landscape when three original members of Asleep at the Wheel — Chris O’Connell, Leroy Preston, and Lucky Oceans — returned after 40 years to lend their voices and musicianship to a number of tracks on the album along with Emmylou Harris, Lee Ann Womack, George Strait, Lyle Lovett, and Willie Nelson.
Asleep at the Wheel represents an important cornerstone of American roots music, even though some of its members and audiences represent a new generation. That far-reaching appeal remains a testament to Benson’s initial vision. “It took me 60 years, but I’m doing what I’m meant to do — singing and playing and writing better than I ever have. A bandleader is just someone who gathers people around them to play the best music they can play. I just try and make the best decisions possible and kick some ass every night onstage.”

WHATCOM CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL
2025-03-15 08:00 - 2025-03-16 17:00 | Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
This arts festival, organized by Allied Arts of Whatcom County, is a newer annual spring event celebrating the diverse cultures that make up Whatcom County. People from many different backgrounds exhibit “what makes their culture unique through f ine art, craft, food, song, dance, storytelling,” or any such creative practice. A schedule with workshops, performances, and talks accompanies craft and food vendors for an altogether illuminating event. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, 360.676.8548, alliedarts.org

RUNNIN' O' THE GREEN
2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:30
This festive run/walk offers runners of all ages and abilities an active way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! The race will start at the corner of West Laurel Street and Cornwall Avenue, follow either a 5K or 8k map, then finish at the 1000 block of Railroad Avenue, followed by awards at Boundary Bay Brewery. Festive green attire is heavily encouraged! 10 a.m., Bellingham, 360.778.8000, cob.org

Curious about Curios, Making Gaffes: Feathers and Fur
2025-03-15 10:30 - 12:30
Cabinets of curiosity have a long-standing tradition, ranging from a single bottle to an entire room. And as long as humans have been curious, we have been making gaffs, fake curiosities (often passed off as real). In each of these three classes, we will fill as many jars as we can (one and maybe two at least) with different fake curios. We will also discuss display of our curios and talk the history of curios as desired by the class. You can sign up for each date individually; they are all stand-alone classes, but you will learn different techniques in each class. In this class, you will build a feather and fur themed gaff.
Class Fee: $25
Materials Fee: $5
Ages: Teens and Adults 13+
Registration Deadline: 3/14 12 PM
Materials to Bring: Please bring a small wide mouth jar of your choosing.
Example: https://www.michaels.com/product/mini-glass-round-jar-with-latch-by-ashland-10226380
The Topic of this class will be Feathers and Fur. Please bring: various colorful papers of various thicknesses(or $5 for a small pack in class), thin wire as for jewelry (or $3 for 3 feet in class), wire cutters (some will be on hand if you don’t have them), sharp scissors, various yarns and threads (or $5 for a small pack in class), cold silicon glue or Elmer’s glue (or $5 for some in class)

Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival
2025-03-15 11:00 - 2025-03-16 18:00
The Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival is an annual spring festival hosted by Allied Arts that celebrates the diverse cultures that make up our beautiful region. We invite folks of all backgrounds to show off what makes their culture unique through fine art, craft, food, song, dance, storytelling and any other creative endeavor.
Representation of as many cultures as possible is a festival goal. Participants are asked to create artwork, performances or food that is inspired by their cultural training and background. Participants of all skill levels working in all mediums are encouraged to apply.
For more information visit: https://www.alliedarts.org/whatcom-cultural-arts-festival/
Vendor/Artist/Performer Application: https://www.alliedarts.org/whatcom-cultural-arts-festival-call-to-artists/

New Museum Opening
2025-03-15 12:00 - 15:00
MUSEO – Art & Archive
704 W. Holly St, Bellingham
Saturday, March 15th 12pm-3pm
The public is invited to celebrate the opening of a new museum in Old Town Bellingham. A sister museum to The Helen Loggie Museum of Art, MUSEO is an assemblage of several collections – tied together with Bellingham as its anchor. Paintings by Ira Yeager, pottery by Louis Mideke, historic maps, posters and an archive of over 100 years of Bellingham newspapers – all on permanent display in the beautifully restored 1913 US Hotel Building. Also open to the public will be the recently created Courthouse Plaza on the corner of Holly and E Street, allowing a chance to see inside the restored Birney streetcar. We hope you’ll stop by and join the fun!
info@theloggie.org

Annual St. Patrick's Day Brunch
2025-03-16 08:00 - 12:00
Join us for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Brunch at Hotel Leo on Sunday, March 16! This festive twist on our regular Sunday Jazz Brunch brings the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day to the table with a traditional Irish-inspired menu, lively music, and festive beverages to toast the occasion. Don your green and make a morning of it—fuel up before heading to the Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade. There’s no better way to kick off the holiday than with delicious bites, flowing drinks, and plenty of craic. Sláinte!

ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT BOUNDARY BAY
2025-03-16 08:00 - 2025-03-17 17:00 | Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham
Join Boundary Bay Brewery in celebrating its final St. Patrick’s Day weekend before closing down. There will be live music throughout the weekend, and after the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, Boundary Bay will be serving its “Backyard BBQ” in the beer garden. Reservations are recommended for those who want to sit in the taproom or bistro. 11 a.m., Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, 360.647.5593, bbaybrewery.com

BELLINGHAM ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
2025-03-16 12:00 - 16:30
For years, the Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been a celebration not just of Irish-American culture, but of local safety personnel and ways to keep Bellingham green beyond one-day fashion choices! The Parade encourages the use of green energy, sustainable materials, and a clean-as-you-go mindset, asking participants to help keep the downtown parade route clean as they march from the Waterfront to Depot Market Square. 12 p.m., Downtown Bellingham, stpatsbham.com

DRAGONS & MYTHICAL BEASTS
2025-03-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham
This March, enter into the world of the mythical, magical, and downright terrifying. Heroes and monsters alike will be taking over Mount Baker Theatre in this display of fantastical puppetry. Nominated for the 2022 Olivier Award for Best Family Entertainment, this spell-binding adventure is the perfect experience for the whole family. 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, 360.734.6080, mountbakertheatre.com

Fly Fishing Film Tour
2025-03-16 17:00 - 19:00
This year’s Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) features an exciting lineup of films that capture the spirit of adventure and perseverance in the world of fly fishing.
Highlights include Dan’s epic quest to land the hardest fish in fly fishing, with musky legend Blane Chocklett by his side; a breathtaking adventure fishing for Atlantic Salmon amidst the caribou migration in remote northern waters; a journey through the high desert with guide Matt Mendes on the Deschutes River; the grit and determination of Captain Lacey Kelly, a Florida tarpon guide; and April Vokey and Sam Lungren’s exploration of the untamed jungles of Guyana, where they target arapaima, peacock bass, and more.
Presented by: Skwala, Yeti, Costa NRS, Monster, Ross Reels, Airlite, Scientific Anglers, Decked, Daiichi, C&F Design, Sawyer, Benchmade, Stranahan’s, Yakoda, Turtlebox, TroutRoutes, Rambler, Riversmith, Restorline, Adventure Entertainment, Outside, Anglers Journal, Flylords, TU Alaska, Heroes on the Water

To Whom It May Concern
2025-03-16 19:30 - 21:00
A live monthly show where folks read their letters on stage; real letters they’ve written or received, correspondence back and forth, old family letters, improvised letters based on audience suggestions and those letters we only wish we could write. March letter readers include: Holly Witte, Carly Haapala, Sean Dwyer, Laurie Jordan, Silvana Clark, Greg Aanes, Shirley King, Kendra Wagner, Dartanion London and Jayne Entwistle with musical guest Logan Brichta.

To Catch a Thief
2025-03-18 19:00 - 21:00
March 18: To Catch a Thief
Alfred Hitchcock brings his particular sense of style and humor in a movie about the notorious cat burglar John Robie (Cary Grant) has long since retired to tend vineyards on the French Riviera.
When a series of robberies is committed in his style, John must clear his name. Armed with a list of people who own the most expensive jewels currently in the area, John begins following the first owner, young Francie (Grace Kelly).
When her jewels are stolen, Francie suspects John, destroying their tentative romance. John goes on the lam to catch the thief and clear his own name.

Welcome Spring! Crocuses in Watercolor
2025-03-20 11:30 - 14:00
Let’s ring in Spring on the first day of the season by painting one of Spring’s earliest flowers, the Crocus! In this one-day watercolor workshop, instructor Angela Wright will guide students through the process while students gain insight into this fun medium and learn valuable, fundamental techniques. Students will walk away with their own beautiful rendition of this sweet flower. This class is great for beginning and experienced painters alike.
Class Fee: $45
Materials Fee: $5
Ages: Teens and Adults 13+
Registration Deadline: 3/09 12 PM

Jenner Fox Band
2025-03-20 19:30 - 21:00
The Lincoln Theatre is proud to present Jenner Fox Band and the music of Paul Simon.
Jenner Fox Band brings new life to Paul Simon’s beloved catalog. The idea for the tribute project came to the band backstage on the eve of the 2020 election when someone started playing “American Tune,” and they discovered their mutual reverence for Simon’s music. The project, which they call “National Guitar,” sold out its first show at the Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland and has continued to delight audiences up and down the west coast with a range of Simon’s music from Garfunkle to Graceland and everywhere in-between. Come prepared to sing along, groove, and celebrate some of the finest music from a true American original.
The five-piece band features piano, organ, electric guitar, bass, dobro, acoustic guitar, and layered vocal harmony. The night begins with a set of original material from the Jenner Fox Band before they turn to their tribute to Paul Simon.

Cozy Comedy Presents: Susan Rice
2025-03-21 19:30 - 21:00
Cozy Comedy presents: Susan Rice live onstage at the Lincoln Theatre!
Cozy Comedy is bringing one of the most viral comedians to the Lincoln Theatre. Named “Portland’s Funniest Person,” Susan Rice recently found massive online success with a “Don’t Tell Comedy” special that has garnered over 65 million views in 5 months! She’s also gained over 120,000 Instagram followers since her audition with America’s Got Talent!
More than that, Susan is a comedy legend! In her 40+ years of comedy, she’s made appearances on ABC, NBC, HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, and more. She’s worked with Jerry Seinfeld, George Carlin, Arsenio Hall, Louis Black and so many more. Do not miss your chance to see this amazing show!
