Bellingham Alive

The Snow Queen
2023-12-08 19:00, 2023-12-03 14:00, 2023-12-02 19:00, 2023-12-02 14:00, 2023-12-01 19:00 (America/Denver)
Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents The Snow Queen! Jump into this playful remix of the fairy tale. Featuring a dash of Hans Christian Anderson, a sprinkling of Fairy Tale
Theatre (on Showtime in the 80’s), and original music by the amazing Steve Barnes, a former Musical Director at BAAY. Get ready for talking reindeer, flying sleighs, goblins in space, and the Northern Lights! BAAY will hold four weekends featuring four different casts of their junior production, which features students ages 9-12. You don’t want to miss out on all the festive fun! Performances run December 1 – January 7 at the BAAY Theatre. Tickets and more information at baay.org.

Heroes, Beatroots, Bellingham Rock Orchestra
2023-12-08 19:00
Doors Open 7:00 PM, Starts 8:00 PM
Tickets are $10
https://www.venuepilot.co/events/89413/orders/new

WWU Jazz Night
2023-12-07 19:00
Featuring the WWU Jazz Department.

Breakfast Club with The Hub
2023-12-07 07:30 - 09:00
TOPIC: ​
​IN FOCUS
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SPEAKER : Heather Simpson
Here’s what you can look forward to!
If you feel a lack of excitement, focus and joy in planning your business, career + life… it’s time to get in gear and IN FOCUS.
Heather Simpson is a business strategist that is here to remind you of the reasons you started your journey in the first place. Creating your plan for the next year doesn’t have to be a blah experience. Let’s infuse happiness into your process to get you thriving in all areas of your life!
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​New comer to our event? Don’t worry, we’ve got you! We are the real deal and will truly embrace you when you walk through the door. Connections + Community is what we are all about. Come see for yourself and feel the difference!
Event Details
Event Date: December 7th, 2023
Event Time: 7:30a-9:00a
Location: Her Connection Hub ✨NEW LOCATION ✨
1323 Commercial Street, Bellingham
👉 Bring your work with you | Our breakfast event tickets also include a day pass to work from Her Connection Hub, a coworking space for women. We invite you to bring your computer and stay for the day after the event is over. We will be giving tours of our new location after the event for those who’d like to do a walk through. We’ve got the WIFI and coffee ready for you to have the most productive day at the Hub!
👉 Not your traditional networking event | Please leave your business cards tucked away until after the event is over. We are creating a community and true connections first, and are excited to see relationships (both business and personal) build and grow because of it.
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Questions? Email our team at hello@herconnectionhub.com and we’d be happy to answer any questions you have.
We cannot wait to connect with you!
-The Hub 💕

Krampus Holiday Fest 2023 ft. Machine Animal, Vibacious
2023-12-03 19:00
Join us for the first annual Krampus Fest! The cursed-winter themed event will feature drink specials, live music, a photo booth and an appearance from Krampus himself. Dress up in your best festive costumes and celebrate the dark side of the holiday season!

Moving Stories
2023-12-03 15:00 - 16:30
Film Series Documenting Grace – produced by Kuntz and Company presents “MOVING STORIES” December 3rd at 3:00 PM.
In this moving and inspiring documentary, six diverse dancers from the acclaimed Battery Dance company travel the world, working with young people who’ve experienced war, poverty, sexual violence and severe trauma as refugees. The goal: to teach them the tools of choreography so that they can tell their stories through dance. With just one week till performance, the film captures the struggle, frustration, determination, and transformation of students and teachers alike.
a film by Rob Fruchtman, Cornelia Ravenal, Mikael Södersten and Wendy Sax

Euphoria XXXmas Edition
2023-12-02 20:00
An all-trans drag show at The Blue Room.
Doors open 8:00 PM, starts 9:00 PM
Tickets are $15 presale, $20 door

Ladies Night Out
2023-12-02 18:00 - 20:30
Enjoy Pop-Ups tastings and sips of boutique Washington wines hosted by local Mount Vernon businesses from 6:00-8:30pm. Taste fantastic wine at participating locations, enjoy specials at your favorite downtown businesses, and buy bottles of your favorites to share at your upcoming holiday parties!
Limited tickets are also available for a VIP Happy Hour starting at 5:00 pm.
Businesses stay open late with unique experiences for you & your friends!

A Holiday Evening of Belly Dance
2023-12-02 18:00 - 20:00
Come experience some of the fantastic, dramatic and breathtaking belly dance that Bellingham has to offer! Plus special guest, drummer David Metz who will be traveling from Seattle to perform for us this evening!
This evening will be a sparkling evening of raqs sharqi (oriental dance), fusion, and middle eastern folk dance; while our guest Toastmaster will share little bites of history and culture of the music and the dance.
Performers for the evening include
Host – Rachel Belly Dances
Damiana Dance Company
& Seattle guests
Wisteria
Musician David Metz
December 2nd 2023
Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6:30
Firehouse Arts and Events Center
1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham
Buy your tickets at
https://bellydances.brownpapertickets.com/
Questions? Reach out! rachelbellydances@gmail.com

Auditions
2023-12-02 14:00 - 16:00
Cold -read auditions for Ken Ludwig’s comedy farce “A Comedy of Tenor’s.” Saturday Dec. 2nd, 2-4 pm and Sunday Dec. 3rd 6-8 pm at A.C.T. 918 M Ave., Anacortes WA. For further info – https://acttheatre.com/auditions-tenors/

Drive for Joy
2023-12-02 10:00 - 13:00
The fifth-annual Drive for Joy event, presented by Lighthouse Mission Ministries, will collect new and practical gifts for people who are homeless on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barkley Woods Coffee in Bellingham.
This drive-through and drop-off event will be located outside the Barkley Woods (3008 Cinema Place), according to President and CEO Hans Erchinger-Davis. Signs will guide people’s cars to the drop-off point in two lines, with staff and volunteers helping direct people and collecting (new) donated items.
Some items will be packaged in festive bags and given as gifts by Lighthouse Mission Ministries on Christmas. Extra items will be distributed as part of outreach throughout the year.
People who wish to donate can drive through and drop off emergency blankets and sleeping bags, hand warmers, and single serving instant coffee, cocoa, and cider packets. Other needed items include underwear, coats, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, hats, and gloves . New items are requested.
Also, gifts of Christmas cards and postage stamps will enable guests at the Base Camp emergency shelter in Bellingham to reach out to family and friends.
To make a donation or volunteer, call (360) 733-5120, or visit www.thelighthousemission.org.

NARFE hosted Federal Benefits Health Fairs
2023-11-29 13:00 - 14:30
The NW WA National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association is hosting four health fairs to be held in November. The 4th one will be held in Mount Vernon on November 29th.
The health fairs will be staffed by representatives from the major Federal Employee Health Benefits plans. Representatives will distribute and discuss their 2024 plans and will be available to answer questions and explain how changes in the coming year will affect benefits for current federal employees, NARFE members, retirees, and their spouses or survivors.
The health fair schedule is as follows:
**Tues., Nov. 14, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Presentations given at 4:30 & 5:30, located at Hillcrest Church, 1400 Larrabee Avenue, Bellingham.
Call 360-733-8400 for details/directions.
**Wed., Nov. 15, from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
This fair begins with presentations and is located at the Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett.
Call 425-259-7206 for details/directions.
**Thur., Nov. 16, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Open forum fair, located at the USFS and NPS office, 810 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley.
Call 360-856-5700 for details/directions.
**Wed., Nov. 29, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
This fair begins with presentations and is located at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St., Mount Vernon.
Call 360-336-5757 for details/directions.
For more information, call 360-202-8999
https://www.narfewa.org/2024-open-season.html

Low Sensory Sunday
2023-11-26 10:00 - 11:30
Join us in Whatcom Museum’s Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) on Sunday, November 26 for special hours reserved for children with sensory processing and autism spectrum needs. On Low Sensory Sundays, the FIG opens early at 10 a.m. to offer a dedicated time reserved for children who require a quieter environment to focus, explore, and make art.
During Low Sensory Sunday hours (10 – 11:30 a.m.), the FIG installs moveable walls to create focused areas for children to explore. Lights and sounds are turned low, and tools such as gloves, activity cue cards, timers, and headphones are provided. (These tools are also available every day at the front desk at both of the museum’s buildings – the Lightcatcher and Old City Hall – for people to use any time.) Activities are child-led, and knowledgeable staff are on hand to help. This is a judgment-free space for children and families to connect and make art!
Low Sensory Sundays are free to attend, and registration is appreciated but not required.
Learn more at: https://www.whatcommuseum.org/explore/family-interactive-gallery/low-sensory-sundays/
The Family Interactive Gallery is located inside the Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher building at 250 Flora St., Bellingham.

Distiller's Dinners: Probably Shouldn't Distillery
2023-11-25 18:00
Enjoy selections from local distilleries artfully paired with seasonally inspired menus at our new Distiller’s Dinner series. Each dinner highlights a different local distillery alongside seasonally inspired tasting menus from our talented Semiahmoo Culinary Team.
These interactive dinners immerse you in the experience, as you learn about each course and how it pairs with the spirit directly from our culinary team.
Saturday, November 25 | Probably Shouldn’t Distillery
https://bit.ly/3qNNlqz

Holiday Makers Market
2023-11-25 12:00 - 2023-11-26 18:00
Bellingham Makers Market is bringing back a brand-new holiday market and we are SO excited!
Get into the festive spirit and discover unique gifts while showing your support for local artisans at our Holiday Market. Join us on November 25-26 and December 16-17, 2023, for a magical weekend at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, located at 355 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225.
This enchanting event will be open on Saturday from noon to 6pm and Sunday from noon to 5pm, offering a fantastic opportunity to explore a diverse array of creations from 50 talented local vendors. The perfect way to stock up on gifts for all of your loved ones, from hand-crafted soaps, sustainable goods and exquisite art to delectable food items, stylish clothing, aromatic candles, and stunning jewelry.
Reel Mobile will also be taking part this year, a 1957 Scotsman trailer converted into a super fly vintage photo booth! The booth adds the perfect combo of photography and entertainment and will host a special guest with a long, white beard in a fancy red suite 🙂
Best of all, this makers market is free and open to the public and decorated for the holidays, making it a wonderful way to enjoy the season, find exceptional gifts, and support the vibrant local arts community. Don’t miss out on this delightful holiday shopping experience in the lovely Historic Fairhaven District!
bellinghammakersmarket.com/holiday-markets
@bmmmakersmarket

Women's Work International Market
2023-11-25 11:00 - 17:00
Shopping with a difference. Supports women artists and women’s causes local and international. Saturday November 25 11am to 5pm. Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon. Info. 360 708 – 2681.

Orchard Park Christmas Bazaar
2023-11-25 09:00 - 16:00
Handmade crafting fair. Multiple vendors all hand crafted items. November 25th, 9-4, 844 W Orchard Drive, Bellingham. Facebook Opal Bazaar 23.

Shop Small Mini Market 7 Tasting Event
2023-11-25 00:00
Come celebrate Small Business Saturday collaboration/mini market! Hela Provisions, Pumped Bellingham, Sea Jewel Canvas Co., It’s The Sweet Things and Coral Marchant, cellist and advanced students.
$5/Wine, Cheese & Olive Oil Tasting! Amy Pickering of Elliott Bay Distributing will be here pouring and sampling wine and EVOO’s from select wineries. Hela Provisions provides the cheese and accoutrements.
Pumped Bellingham featuring lovely sustainable personal care & household cleaning products.
It’s The Sweet Things featuring delicous treats.
Create a Sea Jewel Canvas Co. gift tote or make a basket with products from participating local businesses. You can mix and match products from different local businesses to create personalized gift bags or baskets for yourself or to give as gifts to family and friends.

Krampus Night Release Party
2023-11-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Chuckanut Bay Distillery
In honor of our annual release of Barrel-Aged Krampus Herbal Liqueur, we’re throwing a Krampus-themed party to end all parties.
Space is limited! Tickets are $60 each and include:
• Unlimited delicious seasonal hors d’oeuvres prepared by our in-house chef (see complete menu online);
• An ice-cold shot of barrel-aged Krampus served directly from Krampus’s tongue via ice luge sculpture;
• An opportunity to mix and mingle with Krampus Seattle who promise to terrify and delight in equal measure – chat with them, pose for pictures, arrange a naughty child abduction…. the world is your oyster!
• Music, celebration, and dress-up! Our resident DJ will be spinning holiday tracks all evening! What’s more, in addition to the barrel aged Krampus shot, we’ll have a number of delicious Krampus-themed cocktails available for purchase. And don’t forget to dress up! Whether it’s your finest fancies, your ugliest holiday sweater, or something out of a tale from Dickens, we want to see it!

Thanksgiving Dinner at Hotel Leo
2023-11-23 14:00 - 19:00
Thanksgiving Day | 2-7PM | $75 Per Person
Enjoy a special community Thanksgiving Dinner at Hotel Leo this year! You’ll be served up a full plate of all your favorites – Roasted Turkey, Pecan and Apple Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and much more! You will even receive your own personal mini pie – so there is no need to share!
You can make your meal more enjoyable by adding seasonal drinks, wine, or beer.
Kiddos under 2 dine on the house, and the youngsters (12 and under) can indulge for just $30.
https://www.thehotelleo.com/dining/#thanksgiving
https://www.opentable.com/restref/client/?corrid=b6e04ab8-4423-41cd-a08a-f9bcd6d914e0&lang=en-us&restref=1329532&rid=1329532&utm_campaign=reservations_page&utm_medium=QR_code&utm_source=product
1224 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
Email: booking@thehotelleo.com
Call or Text: 360 746 9097

Cinema Savor Series: Ratatouille
2023-11-18 18:00
Enjoy cult classic films on the big screen at Semiahmoo alongside film-inspired tasting menus from our talented culinary team. Our Cinema Savor Series is the perfect way to spend an evening enjoying a familiar film and surprising bites!
Saturday, November 18 | 6 – 9 PM
https://bit.ly/3Elwrm1

Writing as Self-Love
2023-11-18 13:00 - 14:00
Join Seattle-based poet Chelsey Richardson for an engaging conversation and workshop about the power of putting difficult emotions into words to help us heal from traumatic experiences. Richardson, author of All Water Has Perfect Memory and a Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau member, fuses the art of African storytelling with modern spoken word poetry to engage us in the process of writing about uncomfortable experiences as a tool for self-love and liberation.
This event is free to attend.
Whatcom Museum
Old City Hall
121 Prospect St.
Bellingham

Holiday Festival of the Arts
2023-11-17 10:00 - 2023-12-24 18:00
Start this beautiful holiday season off with Allied Arts 44th Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts. Starring over 100 booths with local artisans and craftspeople presenting their holiday goodies; consisting of one-of-a-kind gifts, specialty food and treats, stunning jewelry, and paintings. It is the perfect way to kick off the holidays and great fun for everyone!
From fragrant handcrafted soaps to homemade sweet treats, there will be something for everyone on Santa’s list. Fill your weekends with live local music, artist demos, and workshops. Bring the kids in for free and enjoy fun, family art projects. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy!
Do not miss out on this incredible opportunity to support our local artists and get all your holiday shopping done in one go! Escape the cold, spread some holiday cheer, and come check out the amazing things our local artisans and craftspeople have to offer!
For more information, please visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Kelly Hart, Executive Director. 360-676-8548 x 107, holidayfestival@alliedarts.org

The Unsubdued Revue: An Evening with Draculas
2023-11-16 19:30 - 2023-11-18 21:30
The Unsubdued Revue is back for the fourth time…and this time we’re bringing Draculas!
“The Unsubdued Revue: an Evening With Draculas” is a blood-filled night of short plays, song, and dance. Be prepared for a night of thrills, chills, and laughter as we explore what it truly means to be a Dracula in our day and age.
Join us November 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 at Explorations Academy (1701 Ellis Street in Bellingham) for a night of fang-tastic entertainment.
Tickets available now at utc.ludus.com.
NOTE: this show features some mature content such as blood and adult themes/humor

Film Screening
2023-11-16 18:30 - 20:00
Road2Home is happy to partner with New Prospect Theatre to share this thought provoking 20 minute film by Valerie Dalena. You are invited to explore how this film sits with you and what comes up as a result. There will be information tables situated throughout the theatre for you to mingle with Road2Home staff and Ally volunteers whose lives are closely tied to many of the homeless individuals in Whatcom County. We look forward to seeing you for this very special event. Light refreshments will be available.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Showing begins at 7 p.m.
Tickets will be available for purchase at www.newprospecttheatre.org.

Semiahmoo Uncorked: Wine Dinner
2023-11-16 18:00 - 21:00
Featuring J. Bookwalter Winery
Thursday, November 16 | 6 – 9 PM
Savor award-winning wines masterfully paired with seasonally inspired menus at our Wine Dinners. Each dinner features a different winery from around the state, or around the world. Our talented Semiahmoo Culinary Team thoughtfully crafts each menu, complete with five delectable courses, and a wine to pair with every course. This is the perfect opportunity to stretch your palate – our menu is not shared until you arrive and will feature our local partners for produce, protein, and beyond. These interactive dinners immerse you in the experience, as you learn about each course and how it pairs with the wine directly from our culinary team.
