Bellingham Alive

The Jazz Project
2025-02-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver)
The 2025 Spring Art of Jazz Series continues with Danned If We Do, with Jud Sherwood, drums/vocals; Cheryl Hodge, keyboard/vocals; Brian Cunningham, guitar/vocals; Jon Meyer, bass. Tickets and memberships are available in The Jazz Project store. Art of Jazz tickets are generic and admit to any concert in the series. The 2025 series is free to Jazz Project members.
Cost: Free for Members, $20 at the door
Purchase tickets in advance at https://jazzproject.org/product-category/tickets-art-of-jazz/
Website: jazzproject.org

Poetry Pop-Up Series | State Street (Bellingham)
2025-02-20 17:30 - 22:00
Experience Bellingham through poetry.
Presented by the Salish Sea Poetry Festival, this “crawl” of four local State Street hangouts connects poets and poetry groups with each other and the community.
Enjoy spoken poetry in a public house setting and taste local fare. Meet regional writers and learn about the groups that support them. Explore each stop with featured poets from the local writing groups below.
FOUR LOCATIONS, ONE DOWNTOWN STREET
5:30p Honey Moon Mead & Cider | 1053 N. State St. – Pacific Corner Poets’ Third Thursday
7:00p L&L Libations | 1107 N. State St. – Corridor
8:00p Ramble Tamble | 1313 N. State St. – HamLit
9:00p 20th Century Bowl | 1411 N. State St. – Idiom
Contact: SalishSeaPoetry@gmail.com

Keys & Cocktails
2025-02-21 16:30 - 22:00
Kick off the weekend in style with Keys & Cocktails at Hotel Leo Friday, February 21! Start your evening with a piano happy hour as the brand-new Steinway comes to life with the soulful vocals of Julie Lewis and the lively tunes of piano maestro Mark Nichols. From sultry torch songs to rowdy singalongs, it’s the perfect mix of music, history, and good company. Sip on a cocktail, settle into the warm ambiance, and let the music set the tone for a fantastic Friday night. Music starts at 4:30 PM and plays till 10 PM

Cinderella
2025-02-21 19:30 - 2025-03-02 22:00
Skagit Valley College presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” – the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane.
Prince and Princess Tea Party at 12:30 on Sunday, February 23. Space is Limited for the Tea Party Option. Tickets must be purchased in advance and no later than February 21. Tickets are NOT available the day of the event.
Special performance for the little ones at 2:00pm – Saturday, March 1. The shorter performance is 60 minutes. Wear your costumes! The performance is Pay What You Wish!
FEBRUARY 21 – March 2, 2025
February 21, 22, 28, March 1st at 7:30 pm
February 23rd and March 2nd at 2:00
Ticket: Reserved $10-$50
https://purchase.mcintyrehall.org/
Phone: 360-416-7727

Gardening Green course in Bellingham
2025-02-22 10:00 - 2025-03-22 12:00
Discover the secrets to vibrant, lower-maintenance, and environmentally friendly landscaping with WSU Whatcom County Extension’s Gardening Green courses.
5-week in-person course in Bellingham on Saturdays, 10 am to 12 pm, from February 22-March 22.
You’ll learn how to
• Cultivate healthy soils, and conserve water,
• Reduce maintenance,
• Create naturally beautiful gardens that are bird and pollinator friendly, and
• Help to keep our lakes and rivers clean
And you’ll create a customized landscaping plan.
To learn more and register go to: https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green/

Dr. Kate Dee in conversation with Julie Trimingham- Med Spa Mayhem: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Secrets of the Aesthetic Industry
2025-02-23 17:00 - 18:00
Join Village Books in welcoming Dr. Kate Dee and Julie Trimingham to the Readings Gallery for Dr. Kate Dee’s debut memoir and exposé, Med Spa Mayhem: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Secrets of the Aesthetic Industry. Questions about Botox or Laser or Skin Care? Get the skinny on all that and more and join conversation.

Mastering Estate Planning for Your Future
2025-02-26 17:30 - 19:00
STRATEGIES TO SECURE YOUR FUTURE
There’s no better time than now to think about protecting what’s meaningful to you. Estate planning allows you to make your wishes clear, provide for loved ones, and secure your legacy.
Event Details:
– Date: February 26thth
– Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
– Where: 913 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham – RE/MAX Whatcom County
– What to Expect: A presentation with a Q&A, plus delicious appetizers!
Why Estate Planning❓❓❓
Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. It’s for anyone who wants to ensure that what they value is handled according to their wishes. Emily Rose of Limitless Law will walk us through the essential steps of setting up wills, trusts, and protecting assets, making it easy to get started.
This event is open to our clients and their friends who may want to explore estate planning. Space is limited, so RSVP below today to secure your spot.
We look forward to helping you “Craft Your Financial Legacy with Expert Guidance.”
Warm regards,
Andi & Katie

Vox & Friends Uncorked!
2025-02-28 19:00 - 2025-03-01 20:00
On Feb 38 7 pm, March 1st 3 pm, directed by Wendy Bloom, Vox Pacifica women’s chorus presents an uplifting cabaret of Broadway tunes, Sinatra, ensemble and solos accompanied by professional pianist, bass and percussionist. At New Prospect Theater 207 Prospect St. your ticket includes appetizer buffet and choice of wine, beer or cider for an uplifting energetic musical experience!

NTL: The Importance of Being Earnest
2025-03-01 13:00 - 15:00
Saturday, Mar 1, 1:00 pm
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
Run Time: 170 min, one intermission.

All About Eve
2025-03-04 19:00 - 20:30
Join us at the Lincoln Theatre for our March Film Series: Costumes by Edith Head.
With over 500 film credits, 35 Academy Award nominations, and 8 wins, Edith Head was the greatest costume designer of Hollywood’s golden age. Join us for three of her most glamorous and sumptuous films!
March 4: All About Eve
Bette Davis is at her best — witty, sarcastic, biting and vulnerable — in this backstage story revolving around aspiring actress Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter). Tattered and forlorn, Eve shows up in the dressing room of Broadway mega-star Margo Channing (David), telling a melancholy life story to Margo and her friends. Margo takes Eve under her wing, but the results are unexpected.

BMC Award Winners in Concert: Showcase #1
2025-03-05 10:30 - 11:30
The Bellingham Music Club brings you the first of three showcases celebrating the next generation of musicians!
First, we will hear the winners of the 2025 H.S. String Awards in honor of Ethel Crook, and the 2025 H.S. Winds and Percussion Awards in honor of Nicholas Bussard.
Join us for an hour-long program for violin, viola, cello, flute, alto saxophone, trumpet, and marimba performed by exceptionally gifted music students of Whatcom County!
Wednesday, March 5, 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St. in Bellingham. All are welcome to this free program! It is BMC’s gift to the community! More information on https://bellinghammusicclub.org/

Birchwood Garden Club's March 5th Meeting---Please Note: Location and Time Change Below
2025-03-05 18:00 - 21:00
Birchwood Garden Club
Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington
Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community
Please note: Location and time change of meeting below:
March Topic:
Ciscoe Morris –“Design in the Environmentally Friendly Garden”
The March 5th meeting of the BGC will be held at the Hotel Leo,
1221 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA. A very brief business meeting, for Birchwood Garden Club members only, will start at 6:00 PM until 6:15 PM. Doors will then open to the public at 6:15 PM. The presentation with Ciscoe begins at 6:30 PM.
The speaker will be Ciscoe Morris, a household name for many in the Pacific Northwest. A gardening guru with an inimitable personality, his enthusiasm for all growing things and his high energy have elevated him to a uniquely recognizable media personality. He worked for 24 years as a gardener at Seattle University, and for over 20 years he hosted weekly gardening talks on KIRO/KING-TV. He wrote columns for the “Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer” for over 17 years, and has published two books, Ask Ciscoe and Oh Là Là.
Ciscoes’ presentation will be on “Designing the Environmentally
Friendly Garden.”
With his vast Integrated Pest Management experience and gardening knowledge, this should be a fascinating talk. Please join us!!!
Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where membership brochures will be available. 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.

BUOY PAINTING WORKSHOP AT LYNDEN LIBRARY WITH WHATCOM READS
2025-03-06 14:00 - 14:30 | Lynden Library
In this year’s Whatcom READS book, “No Two Persons” by Erica Bauermeister, water is present in various ways throughout the story. SeaFeast and Whatcom READS have teamed up to make this fun workshop! Each attendee will decorate a small buoy and discuss the book. The buoys will be collected and incorporated into a large art installation to be displayed at this year’s SeaFeast. 2-2:30 p.m., Whatcom County Library System – Lynden Library, 216 4th St., Lynden, 360.354.4883, wcls.org

Free Friday
2025-03-07 13:00 - 2037-03-01 15:00
Come to MakeShift!! We have an open art space for anyone to come in and use our art supplies. Paint, Draw, Watercolors and anything your heart desires. Our space is open from 1-3 pm on Fridays.

Beetlejuice Jr. the Musical
2025-03-07 19:00 - 2025-03-16 20:30
It’s showtime for this Junior version of the iconic Broadway hit, Beetlejuice! Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium. “Beetlejuice Jr.” features BAAY student performers ages 13-17.
Admission: $12
Location: The BAAY Theatre
1059 N State St. Bellingham, WA 98225
Dates/Times
Friday, March 7 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 8 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 9 at 2:00
Friday, March 14 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 16 at 2:00
Website: www.baay.org

Canadian Steam
2025-03-07 19:30 - 21:00
The Comedy Department presents Canadian Steam: A Male Revue Parody and Music Comedy Show!
Welcome to the funniest — and sexiest — night of cheeky Canadian charm, eh?
Get ready to witness the ultimate fusion of maple-flavored hilarity, music, and jaw-dropping “eh”-rotica! Hold onto your toques, folks! These sexy lumberjacks are bringing a night you won’t soon forget. Because let’s face it—why should Thunder from Down Under have all the fun? Canada is sexy too, and they’re here to prove it. Plus, everyone knows that the sexiest quality is being funny! You’ll laugh at their funny bones, be wowed by their dancing, and you won’t be able to forget their on-the-spot love ballads!
It’s Whose Line Is It Anyway meets Magic Mike! Come see why this ensemble won a Travelers Choice Award on TripAdvisor!
Starring the most outrageously talented Canadian improvisers, musicians, and male dancers, this show delivers hilarious takes on all things Canuck, from syrup-slinging to moose-riding and everything in between. They can even make tobogganing look sexy. They’re that good! So good you’ve likely seen them on Just for Laughs, The Second City, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, CW, ABC, NBC, CBS, CBC, Crave, and on YouTube’s Convos With My 2-Year-Old (125+ million views!).
Yep! Our award-winning comedians proudly “rock what they’ve got,” whether it’s love handles or muffin tops, wowing you with their quick wit and over-the-top charm. Singing, playful dances, and flirty banter? Oh, it’s all part of the fun! Whether you’re out for a wild night with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or just in the mood for something hilariously unique and just North of the border, Canadian Steam turns up the heat and the laughs.
Grab your tickets now for a wild ride through the Great White North like you’ve never seen before. It’s the Thunder from Down Under where size really matters—when it comes to the laughs, that is!
Let’s get steamy—Canada style!
Event is 18+

"SUGAR'S BIG TOP!"
2025-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham
If you missed Sugar: A Cabaret’s debut on the Mount Baker stage last year, don’t make the same mistake this March! Bellingham’s own Brie Mueller, a.k.a. Sugar herself, leads her troupe of dancers, singers, and the Sugar Band in this new show. “Sugar’s Big Top” follows Sugar through a slightly twisted circus dreamland. Enjoy a drink, live music, and acrobatics at this special cabaret experience at Mount Baker Theatre! 7:30 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, 360.734.6080, mountbakertheatre.com

March of the Penguin
2025-03-08 12:00 - 13:00
At the end of each Antarctic summer, the emperor penguins of the South Pole journey to their traditional breeding grounds in a fascinating mating ritual that is captured in this documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman.
The journey across frozen tundra proves to be the simplest part of the ritual, as after the egg is hatched, the female must delicately transfer it to the male and make her way back to the distant sea to nourish herself and bring back food to her newborn chick.
United States | English | 2005 | Nature Documentary | 80 minutes | G
This is a Sensory-Friendly film screening.
What does Sensory-Friendly mean?
· House lights are brighter
· Movie sound is lower
· Patrons can bring their own snacks
· Patrons can bring their own sensory tools
· Personal Closed Captioning devices and Assistive Listening devices are available
All tickets only $5. Children must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.

Roaring 20s Absinthe Party
2025-03-08 19:00 - 23:00
Step Back in Time and Experience the Glamour of the Roaring 20s!
Our beautifully renovated, deliciously historic grand ballroom is the perfect setting to transport yourself to the sophisticated elegance of the 1920s. Enjoy a complimentary welcome absinthe cocktail along with an array of sumptious appetizers as you take in – and perhaps dance – to the live band playing all your favorite hits from the era. Discover your destiny with our resident tarot card reader and be sure to memorialize your night in our vintage photo booth. Craft cocktails and a traditional absinthe service will also be available for purchase, as well as beer, wine, and non-alcoholic refreshment. 1920s attire is highly encouraged! Please join us for an unforgettable evening, it’s sure to be the cat’s pajamas!
Space is limited; reserve your spot today!

Colin James
2025-03-08 19:30
From the prairies of Saskatchewan to sharing the stage with arguably the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time, Colin James embodies the essence of Canadian blues-rock. Inspired by the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan’s advice “I’m opening doors for you … walk through them.” James has crafted a remarkable career spanning over three decades. With an impressive track record including 20 studio albums, eight Juno Awards, 30 Maple Blues Awards, Colin James continues to captivate audiences worldwide. His latest release, Open Road, earned him a 2022 Juno Award for Best Blues Album and a nomination for the Blues Foundation’s 2023 Best Blues Rock Album.
https://www.mountbakertheatre.com/events-tickets/colin-james/

Daniel James Brown
2025-03-08 19:30 - 21:00
Mount Vernon Library Foundation presents An Evening with Daniel James Brown.
Join the Mount Vernon Library Foundation for our second annual author event and support exciting library programs for the entire community. The library is open and paid for but the Foundation needs help to continue supporting the programs that make it extraordinary.
Daniel James Brown is the author of The Boys In the Boat, about the University of Washington rowing team during the Olympics in 1936, and more recently, Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II, which introduces us to the Japanese Americans who fought in a special unit during WWII while many of their family members were incarcerated in detention camps. He’ll talk about both books, how they are related, and how he came to write them.
Both of these books will be available for purchase at the event, courtesy of Seaport Books of LaConner. Looking to reserve one in advance? You can call Seaport at (360)399-1800 or email them at seaportbooksllc@gmail.com — they will hold your book for pickup or bring it to the event for you!
The Foundation will feature a free showing of the movie adaptation of The Boys In the Boat sometime in early March (details coming soon).

ENCHANTED SPRING DANCE
2025-03-08 19:30 - 23:00 | Hotel Leopold, 1224 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham
Shake off the dark and drearies and get ready to embrace spring! The Bellingham Queer Collective is throwing a whimsical adult-only costumed dance party at the Hotel Leo. During this Enchanted Spring Dance, the Crystal Ballroom will become a magical forest where all fantastical creatures and characters are welcomed. Find more information on their website or Instagram, @bellinghamqueercollective. 7:30-11 p.m., Hotel Leo, 1224 Cornwall Ave., 360.746.9097, bellinghamqueercollective.org

CHEESE PAIRING 101 WITH GARDEN PATH
2025-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Skagit Valley Larder
Join Skagit Valley Larder for an educational cheese pairing workshop at their recently opened Mount Vernon wine shop, cheese counter, and cafe. A representative from Garden Path Fermentation, a Skagit Valley hyper local producer that makes beer, wine, cider, and mead, will provide five 2-ounce pours of their unique drinks. Sip the drinks, try the paired cheeses and accouterments, and learn the stories behind them and why they work so well together. 6-8 p.m., Skagit Valley Larder, 513 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, 360.982.2010, skagitvalleylarder.com

Roman Holiday
2025-03-11 19:00 - 21:00
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn, in her American film debut) takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck),who takes her back to his apartment for safety.
At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann’s regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her — but romance soon gets in the way.

Speaking Feather presents: Sacred Echos. Healing through song
2025-03-13 18:00 - 2025-03-14 20:00
Native American flute. Acoustic guitar. Piano. Cello. Singing.
Artist: Tsowmet(Andrew Johnson)
J.P. Falcon Grady
Marc Nicols
Ben Workman Smith

Altan
2025-03-13 19:30 - 21:00
The Lincoln Theatre and Celtic Arts Foundation are proud to present Altan.
With a career in Irish music over for 35 years, Altan has achieved legendary status in a genre that has been equally shaped by the band’s influence and genius. Audiences from Ireland to Japan to Australia to Europe have embraced their heartwarming, dynamic live performances and their exquisitely produced, award-winning recordings. Over a dozen releases to date, ranging from the most touching old Irish songs to hard-hitting reels and jigs. Altan’s newest release, Donegal, follows their acclaimed albums The Gap of Dreams and The Widening Gyre.
Adding to their long list of awards and honors, fiddler, singer and founding member Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh was the recipient of the Gradam Ceoil/Traditional Musician of the Year in 2017. Though the band received the same award for Band of the Year in 2001, Mairéad was glad to be recognized on her own in a genre that has been slow to recognize female musicians. She is only the third woman in twenty years to receive the main award.
The seeds of Altan lie in the music and spontaneity of sessions in kitchens and pubs in their hometown of Donegal, where their music was heard in an atmosphere of respect and intimacy. It is here that the band’s heart still lies, whether they are performing on TV in Australia or jamming with Ricky Skaggs on the west coast of the United States. In spite of a hectic touring and recording schedule, Altan continue fresh in their vision of bringing the beauty and joy of traditional music to audiences everywhere, and have always promised themselves to continue as long as it’s fun — fortunately, it still is!

WINGS OVER WATER NORTHWEST BIRDING FESTIVAL
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-16
This annual birding festival takes advantage of the on-coming spring to view the birds migrating over the Pacific Flyway. Check out bird spotting locations around the waters of Blaine, Birch Bay, and Semiahmoo; go on guided field trips and birding cruises and listen to speakers! There are activities for avian enthusiasts and backyard birders alike! Blaine, 360.220.7663, wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com

FACE-OFF, COMPETITIVE PORTRAIT DRAWING COMPETITION
2025-03-14 18:00 - 20:00
Would you consider yourself an artist? Can you hold a pencil, a pen, or a paintbrush? If so, the “Face-Off” portrait drawing competition may be for you. For a $25 entry fee, teams of two will have an hour and 15 minutes to draw portraits of each other. After the portraits are finished, participants will get a chance to vote, with the best and worst voted portraits winning a prize. 6 p.m., Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, 360.778.7000, bellingham.org

Asleep at the Wheel
2025-03-14 19:30 - 21:00
The Lincoln Theatre is proud to welcome Asleep at the Wheel back to our stage as part of their Happy Trails tour!
For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process racking up more than 30 albums, ten Grammy awards and literally millions of miles on the road.
“I’m the reason it’s still together, but the reason it’s popular is because we’ve had the greatest singers and players,” Benson explains. “When someone joins the band, I say, ‘Learn everything that’s ever been done, then put your own stamp on it.’ I love to hear how they interpret what we do. I’m just a singer and a songwriter, and a pretty good guitar player, but my best talent is convincing people to jump on board and play this music.”
Asleep at the Wheel has collaborated on records with genre-spanning friends, including Willie Nelson on 2009’s Grammy-nominated Willie and the Wheel, and other critically acclaimed artists including Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Merle Haggard, George Strait, the Avett Brothers, Amos Lee, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Lyle Lovett on Still the King, their 2015 critically acclaimed and Grammy-winning tribute to Bob Wills. On their latest release, Half A Hundred Years, Asleep At The Wheel continued their contributions to the American music landscape when three original members of Asleep at the Wheel — Chris O’Connell, Leroy Preston, and Lucky Oceans — returned after 40 years to lend their voices and musicianship to a number of tracks on the album along with Emmylou Harris, Lee Ann Womack, George Strait, Lyle Lovett, and Willie Nelson.
Asleep at the Wheel represents an important cornerstone of American roots music, even though some of its members and audiences represent a new generation. That far-reaching appeal remains a testament to Benson’s initial vision. “It took me 60 years, but I’m doing what I’m meant to do — singing and playing and writing better than I ever have. A bandleader is just someone who gathers people around them to play the best music they can play. I just try and make the best decisions possible and kick some ass every night onstage.”

WHATCOM CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL
2025-03-15 08:00 - 2025-03-16 17:00 | Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
This arts festival, organized by Allied Arts of Whatcom County, is a newer annual spring event celebrating the diverse cultures that make up Whatcom County. People from many different backgrounds exhibit “what makes their culture unique through f ine art, craft, food, song, dance, storytelling,” or any such creative practice. A schedule with workshops, performances, and talks accompanies craft and food vendors for an altogether illuminating event. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days, Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, 360.676.8548, alliedarts.org
