SENIOR DAY IN THE PARK
2024-08-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Hovander Homestead Park, 5299 Nielsen Avenue, Ferndale
Billed as the “premier event for older adults in Whatcom County,” this “picnic with a purpose” is all about getting outdoors and connecting with each other and local resources. There will be food, entertainment, and more at Hovander Homestead Park. Prior years have included live music, guided activities, and over 60 local businesses and organizations.10 a.m.-2 p.m.,Hovander Homestead Park, 5299Nielsen Ave., Ferndale, 360.394.3444, vibrantsenioroptions.com

NORTHWEST WASHINGTON FAIR
2024-08-08 08:00 - 2024-09-17 17:00 | Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center, 1775 Front St., Lynden, WA
With everything from fair rides, games, and delicious deep-fried foods to a performance from iconic rapper Ludacris and the Lynden PRCA Rodeo, the Northwest Washington Fair is coming in swinging for 2024. This regional summer mainstay is big-time fun with something for the whole family. Northwest Washington Fairgrounds &Event Center, 1775 Front St., Lynden,360.354.4111, nwwafair.com

The Unknowns
2024-08-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-30 18:00 - 19:00
The Unknowns are a five-piece band whose music combines the sound of vintage jazz, blues and soul with a contemporary pop twist to create an upbeat and unforgettable sound. Featuring three-part vocal harmony backed by keyboard, guitar, ukulele, acoustic bass and drums, they approach original songs and timeless jazz standards with the same contemporary polish. Inspired by their love of R&B, motown, Broadway ballads and swing, their live performances showcase the band’s exceptional musicianship and fun, irreverent attitude that wins over audiences.
The Unknowns are Kim Bowman (vocals and piano), Caitie Bowell (vocals and guitars), Allison Bowman (vocals and ukulele), Sarah Yates (acoustic bass) and Melanie Sehman (drums).

Newcomers & Neighbors of Whatcom County Happy Hour Meet & Greet
2024-08-21 16:00 - 19:00
Newcomers & Neighbors of Whatcom County is a group of active seniors who love connecting with others. We enjoy a lively mix of activities, from hikes and friendly games to exciting excursions and delicious meals. Interested in meeting new people? Stop by and join us for a chat.

Sip into Summer: A Tropical Cocktail Tasting
2024-08-21 18:00 - 21:00
We’re bringing back this beloved tropical hit! Join our skilled bartender, Garrett, on our porch as you dive into paradise with our five-course tropical cocktail-tasting experience. Delight in a series of libations and food pairings featuring sweet citrus notes to creamy coconut flavors. Embark on a tasting journey with creations like our bourbon-style Mai Tai, the Caribbean Cowboy, a refreshing watermelon salad, and much more. Gather your friends and let your taste buds travel to the tropics with this island-inspired soirée. Cheers to the ultimate summer escape right here in Fairhaven!
Event cost is $80 per person. To make a reservation, email manager@gallowayscocktail.bar or call (360) 756-2795 after 3 pm.
Event details: https://gallowayscocktail.bar/events

Amberleigh Release Party
2024-08-23 18:00 - 21:00
Friday, August 23rd from 6-9PM we will be releasing the 2022 Amberleigh Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon and welcoming performer Michael Dayvid and Fare Thee Well PNW Food Truck!
Will we see you there?
1678 Boblett Street
Blaine, WA 98230
Exit 275, right on Boblett and we’re on the left!

BAAY presents: CATS
2024-08-23 19:00 - 2024-08-24 21:00, 2024-08-25 14:00 - 2024-08-26 16:00, 2024-08-30 19:00 - 2024-08-31 21:00, 2024-08-31 14:00 - 2024-09-01 16:00
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.

Lacey Rashae & The Young Guns at Station 49
2024-08-23 19:00 - 2024-08-24 22:00
Who doesn’t love some Female Country Music?! You better be ready to dance at this high energy show! The drinks are cold, the food is delicious, the cornhole is out, and the fires can be lit!
Tickets: station49.yapsody.com
Lacey’s influences span generations, drawing inspiration from country legends like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Waylon Jennings to rock icons like Led Zeppelin and Joan Jett. But it’s the emotion and storytelling within a song that truly ignite her passion. She aspires to not only entertain but also touch lives with her music, leaving a lasting impact.
This event is for all ages!

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER FESTIVAL
2024-08-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Whatcom Humane Society, 1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham
The Dog Days of Summer Festival is the event that celebrates your pup and you! Help raise funds for the Whatcom Humane Society while enjoying vegetarian food trucks, a beer garden, canine contests, games, and all things pets in the 9-acre field behind the Division Street shelter. Meet some fellow pet people, get some extra accessories for your animal, and bond with your pet in the summer sun.11 a.m.-3 p.m., Whatcom Humane Society, 2172Division St., Bellingham, 360.733.2080, whatcomhumane.org

Skagit Symphony’s Art in the Garden Bash
2024-08-25 14:00 - 17:00
Skagit Symphony’s Art in the Garden Bash
Sunday, August 25th, 2024. 2:00pm-5:00pm
Wander through an enchanting garden retreat while you take in the sounds of live ensembles from Skagit Symphony, and set your sights on fabulous works from well-known Skagit artists. Guests will wander through the serene setting of Briarwood Estate, and enjoy the locally made refreshments as well. Oh! And did we mention there is wine?!
Buy tickets online or at one of the listed outlets. https://ssartinthegarden24.bpt.me/
Garden Bash Ticket Outlets (cash or check ONLY)
Azusa Garden Centre 14904 Hwy 20, Mount Vernon
Christianson’s Nursery 15806 Best Rd, Mount Vernon
Tri-Dee Arts 215 S 1st St, Mount Vernon
The Old Thompson’s Greenhouse 6412 SR 9, Sedro-Woolley
The Wishing Rock 716 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
Skagit Symphony office phone: 360-848-9336
info@skagitsymphony.com
Skagitsymphony.com
https://ssartinthegarden24.bpt.me/

Jim Buk Tu concert
2024-08-25 16:00 - 19:00
Saturday August 25th from 4 – 7 pm
Straight out of Nooksack Valley! Amazing local band playing at Samson Estates Winery 1861 Van Dyk Rd Everson WA. That’s What I Like Island grill will have their Food Truck on site. $10 cover. Limited Seating in the pavilion, bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Please, no outside food or beverages.

To Whom It May Concern
2024-08-29 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, letters from various local archives and those letters we only wish we could write (and send). August letter writers include: Evelyn Symes, George Dyson, Holly Witte, Lantz Simpson, Martha Dyck, Marian Exall and Jayne Entwistle with Rosemary Smith accompanying the letters on a Celtic Harp.
$15/$10 students. Tix and info www.readyourletter.com

Soulful Art Market
2024-08-30 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a vibrant celebration of art, music, vendors, and Northwest Youth Services Omni Center Student art gallery. This event will be happening on Commercial St Block 6pm-9pm on August 30th. Hosted by Northwest Youth Services and 2bbproductions, this event will feature incredible BIPOC artists and creators showcasing their talent. Mark your calendars and join us for the Soulful Art Market. Check out our website for more information https://www.nwys.org/event-details/soulful-art-market. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Soft@nwys.org or Schantellp@nwys.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/

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/

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!

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

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.

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.

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!
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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)

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

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

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
