Cordata Gallery invites you to ‘Charles Villiers: Untethered’—the first comprehensive exhibition of art by local artist Charles Villiers. Featuring works across a wide range of materials and disciplines, the exhibition offers a rare look at the breadth of Villiers’ practice. From experimental pieces to fully realized works, visitors will experience an artist driven by curiosity, constant...
Join Us for the Gifts of Music Spring Fundraiser at Stones Throw Brewery on May 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. We bring music education to people who would not otherwise have access. In 2025 we brought music to over 60 teens in the Whatcom Juvenile Detention Center, and over 40 seniors in assisted living. This is an opportunity to learn more about our work, listen to some fantastic music, and support our mission. We have Bellingham native Pete...
We invite you to Roots & Rivers, an evening fundraiser along the waterfront dedicated to protecting clean water across Northwest Washington. Hosted at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, this event brings together story, place, and local action....
Interested in backpacking? Looking for other adults to backpack with? Taken a few trips but it's been a while? On Wednesday, May 20th at 7 PM, join Kate from Her Backpacking Prep for a free workshop...
A Visual Presentation of 17 Garden-makers in the Pacific Northwest Thursday, May 21, 2026 Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham 7PM - Doors open at 6:30pm Tickets: $10 Members, $15 General We are delighted to welcome photographer Doreen Wynja who will share highlights from her stunning new book, The Spirited Garden: Creative Private Retreats (Rizzoli, 2025). Her images capture the richly realized and profoundly personal visions of 17 garden-makers in the Pacific Northwest, from the Willamette Valley to the Salish...
The Studio at Istari Creative hosts an artist's reception for Chasing Sunsets, new paintings by Andrea Kendall. Watercolor and mixed media...
Summer is right around the corner—come enjoy live music in the Acme Diner beer garden! Join us on May 22nd from 6–8 PM for a live performance by Haley & the Haymakers, a local country band playing all over Whatcom County. Featuring lead singer Haley Holmes, lead guitarist Mark Williams, and Jacob Hoffman on cajón,...
Lummi Island Artists' Studio Tour. Free. Over 30 artists and artisans present a wide variety of creations. Tour small group and individual studios. Free tour map available at The Islander next to ferry landing. Saturday and Sunday.
In addition to featured glass artist, Art Hohl, enjoy the work of over 30 artists and craftspeople showing at 14 locations around the island: paintings, drawings, prints, note cards, jewelry, photography, sculpture, woodwork, pottery, metalwork, stonework, quilts, clothing, knitwear and more! Maps are available at lummi-island.com or the Islander Store. Preview artists on Instagram at lummi.island.art.studio.tour...
The Skagit Valley Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, artisans, and food vendors come together to share the best of the region. With fresh produce, handcrafted goods, delicious food, and live music, the market creates a family-friendly, welcoming space that celebrates community, supports our farms...
Join us Tuesday, May 26th (5 - 7:30pm) at El Sueñito Brewing in Bellingham for our annual Spring Fundraiser & Market Kick-Off Event! Come shop our mobile market truck...
Shoestring Circus returns with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor - performed by an exceptional, internationally sourced cast. Tickets available only at shoestringcircus.com starting April 3rd! Mark your calendars! Friday, May 29th - 4pm,...
