Bellingham Alive

Birchwood Garden Club's December 4th Meeting
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
Birchwood Garden Club
Birchwood Garden Club
Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington
Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community
December Topic: Creating a Garden at the NW Flower and Garden Show
The December 4, 2024 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
The speaker for the evening will be Roger Ragusa General Manager at Wells Nursery. Wells Nursery has been a Garden Creator for the NW Flower and Garden Show three times. For each garden they used a different approach. Roger will share his collective experiences throughout the process, from the introductory and beginning stages to the finished product. He will be happy to take questions both during and after his talk. Please join us for what promises to be an interesting and informative presentation.
The Birchwood Garden Club is accepting applications from non-profit organizations in Whatcom and Skagit counties to help support projects that are related to horticulture, agriculture or related fields. Applications for up to $500 can be found at birchwoodgardenclub.org and will be accepted until December 31 and awarded in February.
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.

NIGHT MARKET AND LUMINARY WALK
2024-11-30 16:30 - 21:30
Hosted by Blaine Harbor Music Festival, this event funds camp scholarships and traditionally free summer concerts in down town Blaine.
This event will feature a small market, adult competitions, Live Music, Carollers, Crafts for the kids and a few fire pits to stay warm by while drinking mulled wine, beer, hot cocoa or cider. We also will have a sweet Luminary walk along Cain Creek with lights.
General admission is $10.00 and $25.00 for a family of 5.

Shop 75% Off During Black Friday at Buffalo Exchange
2024-11-29 11:00 - 2024-11-30 19:00
Shop a special selection of clothes, shoes and accessories for 75% off at our first-ever Black Friday Sale Fri 11/29 — Sat 11/30. Plus, enter our raffle for a chance to win a $25 Buffalo Exchange gift card and spin the wheel to win a prize. Friday only, come in to shop an hour early and score a free canvas tote if you’re one of our first 10 customers!

Online Holiday Auction with Shifting Gears
2024-11-29 08:00 - 2024-12-09 19:00
Shifting Gears’ 6th Annual Online Holiday Auction is HERE!
Join us for a festive shopping experience right from your screen! Explore a curated collection of nearly 200 unique gifts, perfect for everyone on your list. From gift certificates to stocking stuffers, we’ve got something special for you!
Why Shop with Us? Every purchase supports our mission: creating welcoming recreation experiences that inspire confidence, wellness, growth, and joy for all women!
When? Bidding opens on Nov 29th at 8 am and closes on Dec 9th at 7 pm.
Where? Your cozy spot at home! Visit our online auction platform and make a difference in our community.
A huge thanks to our incredible local and national partners for contributing to this festive collection. Let the joy of giving begin!
Help spread the holiday cheer! Visit our website to learn more: https://letsshiftgears.org/holiday-auction

Bellingham's Krampus Night
2024-11-23 18:00 - 22:00
Join us for Bellingham’s Krampus Night 2024 for an evening of delightfully naughty revelry on November 23rd, from 6pm to 10pm!
This year, our annual Krampus Night Celebration will be hosted in Chuckanut Bay Distillery’s beautiful new ballroom. Music, dancing, dress-up, Krampus-themed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, photo booth, and much more. DJ Aireekah will be MC’ing and the world renowned members of Krampus Seattle will be in attendance to terrify and delight in equal measure.
We will also be celebrating the release of this year’s limited supply of 4-year old barrel-aged Krampus, our oldest release to date. Only around eighty bottles exist, and the first opportunity to purchase will be in-person at this event.
Here’s what’s on tap for the evening!
Music and Dancing! Bellingham’s own DJ Aireekah of Glitt3r Lyfe will be spinning the holiday tracks and MC’ing the event with regular giveaways throughout the evening.
Dress-up! Come clad in your finest holiday attire, ugly sweater, or as Krampus himself, if you dare.
Complimentary welcome Krampus-themed cocktail upon arrival to help get the party started!
Complimentary appetizers provided by our own Penny Farthing kitchen!
Photo Booth! Let’s memorialize this event with a holiday photo you’ll remember for years to come.
Krampus Seattle! This is your opportunity to mix and mingle with Krampus Seattle. Chat with them, pose for pictures, arrange a naughty child abduction…. the world is your oyster!
First opportunity to purchase barrel-aged Krampus! Only around 80 bottles will be released, and this is the first opportunity for public purchase.
https://chuckanutbaydistillery.com/pages/special-events

Elf the Musical
2024-11-22 19:00 - 2024-11-24 20:00
With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Based on the beloved holiday film, “Elf the Musical” is performed by BAAY students ages 13-15. Visit www.baay.org for more info!
Admission: $12
Dates and Times:
Friday, November 22 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 23 at 2:00PM
Saturday, November 23 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 24 at 2:00 PM

Newcomers and Neighbors of Whatcom County Meet-and-Greet
2024-11-19 16:00 - 18:00
Join members of the Newcomers and Neighbors of Whatcom County on Tuesday, November 19th, from 4-6 PM at Wander Brewing located at 1807 Dean Avenue. It doesn’t matter if you’ve lived in Whatcom for 2 weeks or 20 years! Enjoy a beverage and learn more about our group and activities from members.

Bellingham Chamber M music Society: Electric -
2024-11-17 15:00 - 17:00
Jesse Montgomery’s exciting string quartet Voodoo Dolls will open the show and get your feet tapping. The excitement continues with Florence Price and Tchaikovsky’s first string quartets and Andre Jolivet’s gorgeous “Pastorales de Noel” for flute, bassoon and harp.
Sunday November 17th at 3pm. Doors open at 2:30pm. Come early and enjoy a drink or our signature cocktail, the Voodoo Punch, from Amendment 21’s cash bar.
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Numan Children’s Home Holiday market and silent auction
2024-11-16 13:00 - 17:00
Numan Children’s Home is a 501c3 that works with orphans and marginalized families in rural Ethiopia. Our holiday market and silent auction will have beautiful items from Ethiopia -All handmade jewelry, art work, linen’s, purses and lots of other original and beautiful displays of craftsmanship.
We will also have raffles from local businesses including but not limited to Slice Of Heaven Bakery, Sunshine and Cookies.
Online auction is also available at https://auctria.events/2024numanchildrenshome
Visit us at http://numanchildrenshome.org to learn more of what we do!
Come see us in person on Saturday November 16th at the Firs Dining Hall located at 4605 Cable street, Bellingham.
For more info please email us at admin@numanchildrenshome.org

Art's Alive! 2024
2024-10-28 10:00 - 16:00
Art’s Alive! in La Conner will be bringing fine art to Maple Hall in its 39th anniversary show – ‘Along Salish Shores’, a celebration of local artists and volunteers. Featured Invitational Artists will include Margaret Carpenter Arnett, Coizie Bettinger, Charlotte Slade Decker, Gary Giovane, Nicolette Harrington, Gene Jaress, Kent Nordby, Kevin Paul (Swinomish), Suzanne Powers, Thomas Stream (Sun’aq, Aleut), Pieter VanZanden, and Maggie Wilder. Also enjoy the Open Show of 50 regional artists and a special Volunteer Gallery of artwork to celebrate those who help bring this premier art show to you. October 25, 26, 27, & 28, 2024 in La Conner’s Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St. Preview online on October 11 at www.artsalivelaconner.com.

Northwest Mushroomers Association Annual Wild Mushroom Show
2024-10-27 11:00 - 17:00
🌟 **Exciting Announcement for Mushroom Enthusiasts!** 🌟
Get ready to mark your calendars for one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year! The Northwest Mushroomers are thrilled to announce the return of our Annual Wild Mushroom Show, taking place on **October 27, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM** at the Fisherman’s Pavilion in Zuanich Park, Bellingham.
FREE for students and children under 12!
General admission: $10
Seniors: $7
NMA members: $5
Join us for a day full of fungal fascination and fun! This year’s show promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring:
🍄 Mushroom Dyeing Demonstrations – Discover the art and science of using mushrooms to create vibrant, natural dyes.
🍄 Kids’ Table – Engage young mushroom enthusiasts with hands-on activities and educational fun designed just for them.
🍄 Speaker Presentations – Gain insights from esteemed local mycologists who will share their knowledge and passion for fungi.
🍄 Mushroom Displays – Marvel at hundreds of different mushroom species found in the Pacific Northwest, displayed in all their natural glory.
🍄 And more!
Whether you’re a seasoned mushroom hunter or a curious beginner, there’s something for everyone at this celebration of the incredible diversity of our local fungi. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, explore, and connect with fellow mushroom enthusiasts!
📍 Location: Fisherman’s Pavilion, Zuanich Park, Bellingham
📅 Date: October 27, 2024
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bring your family, friends, and a sense of wonder as we delve into the fascinating world of mushrooms. We can’t wait to see you there!
For more information and updates, visit our website or follow us on social media.
@northwestmushroomers
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Happy mushrooming! 🍄✨

Author Reading
2024-10-24 16:00 - 19:00
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 more of her work online at asyias.poetry.blog

Pigs on the Wing: Echoes of Pink Floyd tour
2024-10-19 20:00 - 23:00
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 of Pink Floyd”, is a second act to the band’s previous year’s tour. As before, the Echoes of Pink Floyd tour will feature a new selection of the very best of classic-era Pink Floyd cuts organized into 2 distinct sets. Rather than performing a single album from start to end, expect to hear the band focus on their favorite sections of the classic albums, including hits, deep cuts, and the band’s trademark willingness to explore the sonic space in experimental improvisation. Fans can expect an immersive visual show in a don’t-miss event for any Pink Floyd fan!

Anansi Auction of African Art
2024-10-12 17:00 - 20:00
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

Color and Line: An Exploration by Three NW Artists
2024-10-08 11:00 - 2025-01-26 16:00
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.

Belly Dance with Whimsy
2024-10-07 06:00 - 2024-11-04 07:30
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 in. Sign up for one or both sessions, each will feature different choreography.
Ages: 18 years and older
Cost: $30

Van Gathering
2024-10-05 11:00 - 15:00
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 things going on with your van/ show them what is going on.
We always have a good time at this event- Come have a good time with us

Relaxing Restoration
2024-09-30 18:00 - 2024-12-09 19:30
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

Minecraft Coding & amp; Modding
2024-09-29 10:00 - 12:00
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 and join the army of kids that love to create with Minecraft like BCRC does!
Registration dates
Aug 26, 2024 8:30 AM to Sep 26, 2024 4:30 PM
Ages: 9-12

Preschool Craft Party
2024-09-23 09:00 - 2024-12-16 11:00
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 by an adult
LOCATION: Cordata Park Pavilion
COST: $10 per session (per child/adult)

Bellingham Chamber Music Society Opening Concert
2024-09-22 15:00 - 17:00
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 a drink or our signature cocktail, Widdy’s Sunrise, from Amendment 21’s cash bar.
Season and single tickets on sale today!
Bellingham Chamber Music Society
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Open Roller Skate
2024-09-20 18:00 - 2025-01-10 20:00
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 13, Jan 10
This is a free, drop-in program! No registration needed.

Whatcom Museum Gala: Archival Revival
2024-09-13 17:30 - 21:00
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 will help fund the continued preservation of more than 200,000 images as we relocate them to a temperature-controlled wing and reopen the front of the building to the public with new exhibitions and improved archive access. Gala tickets and silent auction sales also directly support our exhibitions, programming, and educational experiences. Please join us to celebrate the arts – and history – that weave our community together.
Tickets and details online.

Ride the Teal Wave for Ovarian Cancer
2024-09-07 11:30 - 16:00 | Community Boating Center, 555 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Help raise awareness and much-needed research funding for ovarian cancer Sept. 7 at Ride the Teal Wave. Bring your own or rent a kayak, standup paddleboard, canoe—any nonmotorized watercraft—and join us for a fun paddle in Bellingham Bay. We launch at noon. Afterward, join us for music, drinks, food and prizes at Skylark’s from 2-4 pm. Register at staaroc.co/tealwave

Cash'd Out at Station 49 - The Premier Johnny Cash Show
2024-09-06 20:00 - 2024-09-07 22:00
Who doesn’t love Johnny Cash?! The Premier Johnny Cash Show is back! They’re back in Birch Bay after and AMAZING performance last year! Get your tickets now!
Tickets: station49.yapsody.com
“Some people are impressionists. These guys leave an impression”. Says Bill Miller, owner of JohnnyCash.com about Cash’d Out, a Las Vegas based band that channels Johnny Cash in about as close a manner to the real thing as it gets.
After thirteen years, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles on the road and winning over as many fans, fans who still continually tell the group how grateful they are that Cash’d Out so righteously carries the torch of the Johnny Cash Show.
This event is for all ages!

BMC Night Beat presents organist Dongho Lee
2024-09-06 19:30 - 21:00
Bellingham Music Club’s season-opening program features renowned organist Dongho Lee, Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bellingham.
Dongho Lee presents solo organ masterworks of Bach, Mozart, Elgar, Buck, Mendelssohn, and Bovet alongside a world-premiere adaptation of Manuel Ponce’s Sonata for Guitar and Harpsichord with guitarist Eli Schille-Hudson.
Full-length BMC Night Beat is on Friday, September 6, 7:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St. in Bellingham (corner of Eldridge Ave.). No ticket purchase is required for Night Beat (we suggest a $20 donation). All are welcome and students are always free!
Find out more about about Dongho Lee on https://www.dongholee-organist.com/ and BMC’s 109th season “Music to Your Ears” on https://bellinghammusicclub.org/

BMC Matinee Program with organist Dongho Lee
2024-09-04 10:30 - 11:30
Under the theme “Music to Your Ears,” the Bellingham Music Club opens its 109th season with a program at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bellingham.
Renowned organist Dongho Lee presents solo organ masterworks of Bach, Mendelssohn, and Buck, alongside a world-premiere adaptation of Manuel Ponce’s Sonata for Guitar and Harpsichord with guitarist Eli Schille-Hudson.
Join us on Wednesday, September 4 at 10:30am, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St. in Bellingham (corner of Eldridge Ave.). Free and open to all. Family friendly. More about BMC on https://bellinghammusicclub.org/

BAAY presents: CATS
2024-08-31 14:00 - 2024-09-01 16:00, 2024-08-30 19:00 - 2024-08-31 21:00
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.
