• Whatcom Literacy Council’s 28th Annual TRIVIA BEE

    This annual event puts the "FUN" in fundraiser. Join trivia host master Ryan Budds, as teams compete in 4 rounds of fast paced trivia on a variety of topics. Winner takes home the coveted "Totten Trophy". This virtual ZOOM event means that you can play from anywhere, with answers submitted via cell phone. Register your 3-person team at www.literacycouncil.org

  • Earth Day Orcas Festival

    Islanders are joining hands to celebrate Earth Day in meaningful and joyful activities as a way to honor our amazing blue and green planet and also to sound-out our concerns and solutions for the challenges...

  • Carbon Flows: A Collaborative Talk with Artist Suze Woolf & Scientist Dave Peterson

    Carbon is integral to every aspect of life on earth, yet its increasing presence in our atmosphere is driving unprecedented climate change, contributing to more areas burned by wildfires. Artist Suze Woolf began painting large portraits of individual burned trees in 2008 as she noticed increasing burned-over areas in her favorite wildernesses. Dr. David L. Peterson has studied climate change, fire, and ecological disturbances over a long research career. Together they...

  • Folk Club at The Blue Room featuring | Sweater Weather String Band, Andy Bunn

    Sweater Weather String Band With members drawn together from all across the Salish Sea by a mutual love of traditional music and knitwear, Sweater Weather String Band blends old-time, honky-tonk, Celtic, and indie rock influences into a style that has been likened to “the frolicking of sheep before a thunderstorm.” Formed from a series of jams and impromptu gigs, the band quickly developed a wildly danceable sound that’s been heard at festivals, folk dances, and bars throughout...

  • MOVING MEMORIES & EL SUEÑO Dance Film Screening w/ Alicia Mullikin

    Join us on April 27 for a dance workshop and short film screening with Alicia Mullikin! Ages: all (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) Cost: $35 for both Movement Workshop and Film Screening / $5 for Film Screening only Location: In-person class at MoNA MOVING MEMORIES with Alicia Mullikin: Saturday, April 27 from 1:00 -2:00 pm This is a family friendly all levels dance class that will combine journaling with...

  • Draw The Forest: Preliminary Drawing Fundamentals for Plein Air Painting w/ Trish Harding

    All experience levels welcome - workshop for ages 18 and up Cost: $35 ($30 participation and $5 materials fee) Where: In-person art class at the MoNA studio When: Saturday, May 4 from 10am-12pm All Materials Provided With quick charcoal sketches from photographs (supplied by Trish) we will break down a forest scene into manageable chunks, establish a center of interest and create a dynamic composition with strong shapes. Then we will add a bit of color. This class will...

  • Art in the Forest Walk with Friends of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands

    Experience the majesty of your local forestlands in this slow hike and art-making adventure! With over 50 miles of trails and nearly 3000 acres to explore, the Anacortes Community Forest Lands have long been an inspiration to local artists and enthusiasts alike. Join Friends of...

  • CHRIS PUREKA

    The Shakedown 1212 N State St, Bellingham

    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...

  • THE CHER SHOW

    Mount Baker Theatre 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham

    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...