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FABulously Festive First Friday
2024-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
FABulous friends, it’s time for our third annual holiday market! Join us at December’s First Friday Art Walk for art, gift ideas, a new gallery show, open studios, and more! Enjoy hot apple cider and adult refreshments, snap your picture in the photo booth, and give the Naughty or Nice Wheel a spin!
The FAB Studios are multiple artist studios under one roof – our artists and artisans are creating on both the 1st and 2nd floors. For this night we’ll also have multiple guest artists!
Friday, December 6th from 5-9pm
314 E Holly St, Downtown Bellingham.

Shrek the Musical
2024-12-06 19:00 - 2024-12-07 20:30, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 2024-12-08 15:30, 2024-12-13 19:00 - 2024-12-14 20:30, 2024-12-14 14:00 - 2024-12-15 15:30, 2024-12-20 19:00 - 2024-12-21 20:30, 2024-12-21 14:00 - 2024-12-22 15:30
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named… Shrek! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Performed by BAAY students ages 11-12.

The Secret Garden, The Musical
2024-12-06 19:30 - 2024-12-21 22:00
Theater Arts Guild presents the beloved classic and Tony Award-winning production The Secret Garden, The Musical, directed by Dr. Terri Brown and music directed by David Brown.
Step into a world where magic blooms and hearts heal. This isn’t just a show; it’s a journey of forgiveness and renewal, set to enchant audiences like never before.
Prepare to be whisked away to a place of wonder, beauty, and the powerful magic of nature. The Secret Garden, The Musical is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s timeless novel and reimagined with breathtaking music and captivating narrative. It’s more than a musical; it’s a place where lost things are found, and dreams come to life.
Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon WA
Box Office 360-336-8955
lincolntheatre.org
December 6 – 21, 2024
tickets: $20 – $34 applicable fees.
DISCOUNT NIGHT: Thursday, December 12: $20 all seats + applicable fees.
712 South 1st Street, Mount Vernon WA

Handmade Holidays: Taylor Swift Bracelets
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00
Craving a cozy holiday craft party? Join us in the Old City Hall’s Rotunda Room to create crafts that celebrate the season and make the perfect gifts. We’ll have a different activity each week with versions appropriate for our youngest visitors and seasoned crafters alike. Free fun for the whole family!
On December 7, we’re calling all Swifties to create friendship bracelets at the museum. Use beaded letters to create a custom bracelet for a friend or build a tradeable tribute to your favorite pop star.
Crafts are free! Admission to Old City Hall is by donation through the month of December.

December Drop In Childcare Weekend!
2024-12-07 18:15 - 2024-12-09 17:15
Drop in childcare weekend at Peace Centers! Need to attend a class, get some cleaning done, go shopping? We are open all weekend for you. Experienced and background checked teachers, small ratio. Ages 6 months-11 years. See QR code for details and registration.

Holiday Ukulele Concert
2024-12-08 15:00 - 16:00
Enjoy the splendor of Old City Hall, festooned in its holiday finest, while celebrating the songs of the season with the Community Ukulele Players (CUP).
Admission to Old City Hall is by donation through the month of December.

Comedy Night Benefit Show
2024-12-11 19:00 - 21:00
Press pause on the holiday rush and join us for an evening of joy and laughter while supporting Road2Home.
Get ready for a night full of laughter at our Comedy Night event! Join us as we bring together hilarious comedians for a great cause. All proceeds will go to Road2Home to support the homeless community.
Come and enjoy a fun evening while making a difference in the lives of those in need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to laugh and give back! Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-to-benefit-road2home-tickets-1030124208237?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Winter Wonder
2024-12-13 19:00 - 21:00
Bellingham Community Chorus presents seasonal music, with some singalong selections, in a family-friendly concert. Tickets online at www.bellinghamcommunitychorus.org or at the door. $20 per person; ages 12 and under are free

Holiday History Hi-Jinks with the Good Time Girls
2024-12-13 19:00 - 21:00
Hooray! It’s time once again for “Holiday History Hi-jinks” the Good Time Girls’ annual celebration of holiday themed Belling-history, this year with an ELECTRIC twist!
Featuring holiday history, carols, trivia, and surprises! Festive dress encouraged – prizes for best holiday attire! Browse the Spark Museum!
Doors at 7 Program at 7:30.
Seating first-come first serve.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, 2024 7-10 pm
At The Spark Museum of Electrical Invention
1312 Bay Street, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
$30 21+ with valid ID
Light snacks and no-host bar.

Handmade Holidays: LEGO Ornaments
2024-12-14 12:00 - 16:00
Craving a cozy holiday craft party? Join us in the Old City Hall’s Rotunda Room to create crafts that celebrate the season and make the perfect gifts. We’ll have a different activity each week with versions appropriate for our youngest visitors and seasoned crafters alike. Free fun for the whole family!
On December 14, LEGO® Master contestant Brad Bergman will supply holiday cheer with custom buildable LEGO® sets. Work with Brad to build a festive LEGO® ornament and while you’re at the museum, don’t forget to vote for Old City Hall on LEGO® Ideas!
Crafts are free! Admission to Old City Hall is by donation through the month of December.

To Whom It May Concern
2024-12-14 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. December letter readers include: Erika Crichton, Brady McAtee, Silvana Clark, Dartanian London and Jayne Entwistle with special guest musician Allijah Motika.

Classic Carols
2024-12-15 14:00 - 15:00
Enjoy the splendor of Old City Hall, festooned in its holiday finest, while listening to your favorite holiday songs sung by the students of the Brooke Bates Music Studio.
Admission to Old City Hall is by donation through the month of December.

Benefit Concert for the Children of Gaza
2024-12-19 18:30 - 21:00
Benefit Concert to help the Children of Gaza. Thursday December 19, 6:30 pm at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave. Doors open at 5:30 pm. $10-whatever you can give, All proceeds to Middle East Children’s Alliance. Featuring: House Kat, Giants Causeway Due, JT and the Blue Impressions. With Michale Jacobsen, back from the West Bank A community gathering – listen, dance, give. Contact: jeanbham@gmail.com

Bayshore Symphony Christmas Concert
2024-12-19 19:30 - 21:00
Come and listen to some favorite Christmas songs at our first annual Holiday Concert – A Christmas Celebration! Please note our new location in Bellingham – Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church! Start time 7:30pm Thursday, December 19. Tickets at the door. Suggested $20 Donation. More information at bayshoresymphony.com and on Facebook/bayshoresymphony.

Handmade Holidays: Luminaries
2024-12-21 12:00 - 16:00
Craving a cozy holiday craft party? Join us in the Old City Hall’s Rotunda Room to create crafts that celebrate the season and make the perfect gifts. We’ll have a different activity each week with versions appropriate for our youngest visitors and seasoned crafters alike. Free fun for the whole family!
On December 21, we’ll celebrate the winter solstice and create luminaries to light up the darkest night of the year.
Crafts are free! Admission to Old City Hall is by donation through the month of December.

Walton Magic
2024-12-28 13:00 - 2024-12-29 00:00
MBT’s resident magician John Walton brings world-class magic to the magnificent Harold & Irene Walton Theatre for your favorite holiday tradition full of magic and wonder. Walton will perform many incredible illusions as well as some up-close tricks for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.
https://www.mountbakertheatre.com/events-tickets/walton-magic-fy25/

NYE @ Old City Hall with Live Music by Baby Cakes
2024-12-31 18:30 - 21:30
Kick off (or wrap up) your New Year’s Eve at the Whatcom Museum! Whether you’re a night owl just getting the party started or an early bird planning to turn in before midnight, swing by Old City Hall for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy live music by BABY CAKES, a cash bar by Tito’s Handmade Vodka (with one complimentary drink ticket provided), catered light appetizers, and a free Champagne toast at 9 pm as we count down to 2025 alongside Times Square.
This is a 21+ event; please bring your ID.

January Free First Friday at the Whatcom Museum
2025-01-03 12:00 - 21:00
Start the year off small with the Whatcom Museum! After a busy holiday season, join us at the Museum for a day of miniature crafts. Make your own wee world with like Shrinky Dinks and sculpting tiny clay masterpieces to making mini mugs, bags, and even plants. We’ll also celebrate miniature trains and railways with a pop-up wTrak Modular Wood Railway in the Family Interactive Gallery, perfect for kids to play with. We’d love to see you as we launch another year of Free First Friday programming!
Visit our whatcommuseum.org for all details, times, and building locations.
TRAK MODULAR WOODEN RAILWAY AT THE FAMILY INTERACTIVE GALLERY
The Lightcatcher | 250 Flora St. | Friday AND Saturday
BABY & TODDLER MUSIC CLASSES WITH LITTLE SAPLING MUSIC
The Lightcatcher | 250 Flora St. | 10:30 – 11 am, 11 – 11:30 am & 11:30 am – noon
TINY CLAY SCULPTURES WITH EMILY CAREY
The Lightcatcher | 250 Flora St. | 1 – 3 pm
DOCENT TOURS OF THOMAS WOOD: UNDER THE INSPIRATION TREE
The Lightcatcher | 250 Flora St. | 1 pm & 6 pm
PINT-SIZED PLANTS WITH CHIEF CURATOR OF ART AMY CHALOUPKA
The Lightcatcher | 250 Flora St. | 3 – 5 pm
MINUSCULE MUGS AND BOOKS WITH KATRINA LYON
Old City Hall | 121 Prospect St. | 4 – 6 pm
SHRINKY DINKS WITH CHRISITAN ANNE SMITH
The Lightcatcher | 250 Flora St. | 4 – 6 pm
STARTING THE YEAR OFF SMALL WALL
The Lightcatcher | 250 Flora St. | All Day

Obsessed with Light
2025-01-05 15:00 - 16:30
Sunday January 5th @ 3:00, 2024
Firehouse Arts and Events Center
Kuntz and Company presents
“Obsessed with Light”
“Obsessed with Light” is a meditation on light and the enduring obsession to create. The film pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller, a wildly original performer who revolutionized the visual culture of the early 20th century. Creating a dialogue between the past and the present, the documentary delves into the astonishing influence Fuller’s work has on contemporary artists including artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Taylor Swift, Bill T. Jones, Shakira and William Kentridge. In the process, the film uncovers commonalities that connect these creative luminaries to Fuller and to each other.
“Obsessed with Light” is sponsored by CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival
Tickets $12.00
https://www.simpletix.com/e/obsessed-with-light-tickets-193857
For more information:
https://www.kuntzandco.org/documenting-grace-a-dance-film-festival
Questions and accommodations kuntzpam@gmail.com or 360-510-4711

Cyrus Nabipoor Quartet
2025-01-08 18:30 - 20:30
The Jazz Center of Bellingham presents Cyrus Nabipoor (trumpet); Jack Radsliff (guitar); Garrett Baxter (bass); Micah Hummel (drums). $20 general, $10 students, 6:30 pm. https://www.jazzcenterofbellingham.org/events

Birchwood Garden Club's January 8, 2025 Meeting. Please Note Changes.
2025-01-08 19:00 - 21:00
Birchwood Garden Club
Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington
Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community
Topic: Japanese Aesthetics in Developing a Garden with Ryo Sugiyama
Please note: Meeting date and location of meeting change below:
The January 2025 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held January 8th (Please Note Meeting Date Change as Jan 1st is New Year’s Day!)
Our January 8th meeting has been moved to the Hotel Leo Ballroom (Leopold Hotel, downtown). The address is 1224 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham 98225.
The hours are the same, 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm. This is only 4 blocks away from the museum. There will be street parking (free after 6:00 PM) and at the nearby City Garages (one at 1215 Railroad Ave and another at 1300 Commercial St, open to public after 6:00 PM).
The Bellingham Sister Cities Association will present a program on the Japanese Garden. The speaker will be Ryo Sugiyama, Curator of the Nitobe Memorial Garden at the University of British Columbia who will speak on the basics of Japanese garden aesthetics including simplicity, the shape of objects, and the negative space between them. He will demonstrate sukashi pruning, achieving transparency, and revealing structure in niwaki, a full-sized tree. The techniques are similar to those used on bonsai miniatures. Kent’s Garden and Nursery will provide specimens for the live demonstration. Please join us for this interesting and informative program!
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.

The Unknowns and Ranger and The Re-Arrangers
2025-01-10 19:30 - 22:00
Seattle “Gypsy Jazz” band Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Romani campsite with their version of Hot Club Swing. At the heart of their sound is tight interplay between great soloists. Their repertoire includes vocal swing standards, traditional European melodies, the music of Django Reinhardt, and unique originals.
