Speaking Feather presents: Sacred Echos. Healing through song
2025-03-13 18:00 - 2025-03-14 20:00 (America/Denver)
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

RUNNIN' O' THE GREEN
2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:30
This festive run/walk offers runners of all ages and abilities an active way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! The race will start at the corner of West Laurel Street and Cornwall Avenue, follow either a 5K or 8k map, then finish at the 1000 block of Railroad Avenue, followed by awards at Boundary Bay Brewery. Festive green attire is heavily encouraged! 10 a.m., Bellingham, 360.778.8000, cob.org

Curious about Curios, Making Gaffes: Feathers and Fur
2025-03-15 10:30 - 12:30
Cabinets of curiosity have a long-standing tradition, ranging from a single bottle to an entire room. And as long as humans have been curious, we have been making gaffs, fake curiosities (often passed off as real). In each of these three classes, we will fill as many jars as we can (one and maybe two at least) with different fake curios. We will also discuss display of our curios and talk the history of curios as desired by the class. You can sign up for each date individually; they are all stand-alone classes, but you will learn different techniques in each class. In this class, you will build a feather and fur themed gaff.
Class Fee: $25
Materials Fee: $5
Ages: Teens and Adults 13+
Registration Deadline: 3/14 12 PM
Materials to Bring: Please bring a small wide mouth jar of your choosing.
Example: https://www.michaels.com/product/mini-glass-round-jar-with-latch-by-ashland-10226380
The Topic of this class will be Feathers and Fur. Please bring: various colorful papers of various thicknesses(or $5 for a small pack in class), thin wire as for jewelry (or $3 for 3 feet in class), wire cutters (some will be on hand if you don’t have them), sharp scissors, various yarns and threads (or $5 for a small pack in class), cold silicon glue or Elmer’s glue (or $5 for some in class)

Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival
2025-03-15 11:00 - 2025-03-16 18:00
The Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival is an annual spring festival hosted by Allied Arts that celebrates the diverse cultures that make up our beautiful region. We invite folks of all backgrounds to show off what makes their culture unique through fine art, craft, food, song, dance, storytelling and any other creative endeavor.
Representation of as many cultures as possible is a festival goal. Participants are asked to create artwork, performances or food that is inspired by their cultural training and background. Participants of all skill levels working in all mediums are encouraged to apply.
For more information visit: https://www.alliedarts.org/whatcom-cultural-arts-festival/
Vendor/Artist/Performer Application: https://www.alliedarts.org/whatcom-cultural-arts-festival-call-to-artists/

New Museum Opening
2025-03-15 12:00 - 15:00
MUSEO – Art & Archive
704 W. Holly St, Bellingham
Saturday, March 15th 12pm-3pm
The public is invited to celebrate the opening of a new museum in Old Town Bellingham. A sister museum to The Helen Loggie Museum of Art, MUSEO is an assemblage of several collections – tied together with Bellingham as its anchor. Paintings by Ira Yeager, pottery by Louis Mideke, historic maps, posters and an archive of over 100 years of Bellingham newspapers – all on permanent display in the beautifully restored 1913 US Hotel Building. Also open to the public will be the recently created Courthouse Plaza on the corner of Holly and E Street, allowing a chance to see inside the restored Birney streetcar. We hope you’ll stop by and join the fun!
info@theloggie.org

Annual St. Patrick's Day Brunch
2025-03-16 08:00 - 12:00
Join us for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Brunch at Hotel Leo on Sunday, March 16! This festive twist on our regular Sunday Jazz Brunch brings the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day to the table with a traditional Irish-inspired menu, lively music, and festive beverages to toast the occasion. Don your green and make a morning of it—fuel up before heading to the Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade. There’s no better way to kick off the holiday than with delicious bites, flowing drinks, and plenty of craic. Sláinte!

ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT BOUNDARY BAY
2025-03-16 08:00 - 2025-03-17 17:00 | Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham
Join Boundary Bay Brewery in celebrating its final St. Patrick’s Day weekend before closing down. There will be live music throughout the weekend, and after the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, Boundary Bay will be serving its “Backyard BBQ” in the beer garden. Reservations are recommended for those who want to sit in the taproom or bistro. 11 a.m., Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, 360.647.5593, bbaybrewery.com

BELLINGHAM ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
2025-03-16 12:00 - 16:30
For years, the Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been a celebration not just of Irish-American culture, but of local safety personnel and ways to keep Bellingham green beyond one-day fashion choices! The Parade encourages the use of green energy, sustainable materials, and a clean-as-you-go mindset, asking participants to help keep the downtown parade route clean as they march from the Waterfront to Depot Market Square. 12 p.m., Downtown Bellingham, stpatsbham.com

DRAGONS & MYTHICAL BEASTS
2025-03-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham
This March, enter into the world of the mythical, magical, and downright terrifying. Heroes and monsters alike will be taking over Mount Baker Theatre in this display of fantastical puppetry. Nominated for the 2022 Olivier Award for Best Family Entertainment, this spell-binding adventure is the perfect experience for the whole family. 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, 360.734.6080, mountbakertheatre.com

Fly Fishing Film Tour
2025-03-16 17:00 - 19:00
This year’s Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) features an exciting lineup of films that capture the spirit of adventure and perseverance in the world of fly fishing.
Highlights include Dan’s epic quest to land the hardest fish in fly fishing, with musky legend Blane Chocklett by his side; a breathtaking adventure fishing for Atlantic Salmon amidst the caribou migration in remote northern waters; a journey through the high desert with guide Matt Mendes on the Deschutes River; the grit and determination of Captain Lacey Kelly, a Florida tarpon guide; and April Vokey and Sam Lungren’s exploration of the untamed jungles of Guyana, where they target arapaima, peacock bass, and more.
Presented by: Skwala, Yeti, Costa NRS, Monster, Ross Reels, Airlite, Scientific Anglers, Decked, Daiichi, C&F Design, Sawyer, Benchmade, Stranahan’s, Yakoda, Turtlebox, TroutRoutes, Rambler, Riversmith, Restorline, Adventure Entertainment, Outside, Anglers Journal, Flylords, TU Alaska, Heroes on the Water

To Whom It May Concern
2025-03-16 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, improvised letters based on audience suggestions and those letters we only wish we could write. March letter readers include: Holly Witte, Carly Haapala, Sean Dwyer, Laurie Jordan, Silvana Clark, Greg Aanes, Shirley King, Kendra Wagner, Dartanion London and Jayne Entwistle with musical guest Logan Brichta.

To Catch a Thief
2025-03-18 19:00 - 21:00
March 18: To Catch a Thief
Alfred Hitchcock brings his particular sense of style and humor in a movie about the notorious cat burglar John Robie (Cary Grant) has long since retired to tend vineyards on the French Riviera.
When a series of robberies is committed in his style, John must clear his name. Armed with a list of people who own the most expensive jewels currently in the area, John begins following the first owner, young Francie (Grace Kelly).
When her jewels are stolen, Francie suspects John, destroying their tentative romance. John goes on the lam to catch the thief and clear his own name.

Welcome Spring! Crocuses in Watercolor
2025-03-20 11:30 - 14:00
Let’s ring in Spring on the first day of the season by painting one of Spring’s earliest flowers, the Crocus! In this one-day watercolor workshop, instructor Angela Wright will guide students through the process while students gain insight into this fun medium and learn valuable, fundamental techniques. Students will walk away with their own beautiful rendition of this sweet flower. This class is great for beginning and experienced painters alike.
Class Fee: $45
Materials Fee: $5
Ages: Teens and Adults 13+
Registration Deadline: 3/09 12 PM

Jenner Fox Band
2025-03-20 19:30 - 21:00
The Lincoln Theatre is proud to present Jenner Fox Band and the music of Paul Simon.
Jenner Fox Band brings new life to Paul Simon’s beloved catalog. The idea for the tribute project came to the band backstage on the eve of the 2020 election when someone started playing “American Tune,” and they discovered their mutual reverence for Simon’s music. The project, which they call “National Guitar,” sold out its first show at the Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland and has continued to delight audiences up and down the west coast with a range of Simon’s music from Garfunkle to Graceland and everywhere in-between. Come prepared to sing along, groove, and celebrate some of the finest music from a true American original.
The five-piece band features piano, organ, electric guitar, bass, dobro, acoustic guitar, and layered vocal harmony. The night begins with a set of original material from the Jenner Fox Band before they turn to their tribute to Paul Simon.

Cozy Comedy Presents: Susan Rice
2025-03-21 19:30 - 21:00
Cozy Comedy presents: Susan Rice live onstage at the Lincoln Theatre!
Cozy Comedy is bringing one of the most viral comedians to the Lincoln Theatre. Named “Portland’s Funniest Person,” Susan Rice recently found massive online success with a “Don’t Tell Comedy” special that has garnered over 65 million views in 5 months! She’s also gained over 120,000 Instagram followers since her audition with America’s Got Talent!
More than that, Susan is a comedy legend! In her 40+ years of comedy, she’s made appearances on ABC, NBC, HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, and more. She’s worked with Jerry Seinfeld, George Carlin, Arsenio Hall, Louis Black and so many more. Do not miss your chance to see this amazing show!

COZY COMEDY PRESENTS: SUSAN RICE
2025-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Lincoln Theatre, 712 S 1st St., Mt Vernon, WA, 98273
Following great success with her “Don’t Tell Comedy” special, Susan Rice is hitting the stage in Mount Vernon. Featured on “America’s Got Talent” and previously voted Portland’s Funniest Person, Rice has proven she’s got the chops to get us rolling, so don’t miss your chance to laugh along with her at Lincoln Theater! 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, 360.419.7129, lincolntheatre.org

WORKING
2025-03-21 19:30 - 2025-03-30 20:30
WORKING The Musical, based on the book by Studs Terkel
Produced by Bellingham TheatreWorks and Options High School
Options High School Theatre, 2015 Franklin St, Bellingham, WA
March 21, 22, 28, 29, 30
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2:00
Tickets: $25 general, $10 Students
www.BellinghamTheatreWorks.org
Questions or accommodations call 360-209-5599
Bellingham TheatreWorks in partnership with Options High School drama department presents the musical WORKING, based on the book by Studs Terkel. WORKING tells stories of working people’s jobs and lives. Characters in the musical have jobs as varied as receptionist, stonemason, schoolteacher, flight attendant, trucker, cleaning woman, migrant worker, editor, tech support, and fast-food worker.
Formed in 2014 by Steve Lyons and Mark Kuntz, the non-profit Bellingham TheatreWorks has a history of producing high-quality theater that encourages audiences to widen their perspective on significant issues, with an emphasis on Pacific Northwest subjects. BTW productions have been accomplished with strong community involvement from a wide variety of organizations.
Options High School, a Title 1 school, is the Bellingham School District’s alternative high school. Students may choose Options for a variety of reasons, including difficulty fitting into a traditional high school setting, needing a higher level of attention, or requiring flexibility with attendance.
Options is a “community-based” school that provides opportunities for students to go out into the community and for community members to come into the school. As such, this collaboration between Bellingham TheatreWorks and Options is a perfect fit with the Options mission.
Options has a new, gorgeous state-of-the-art theatre. The Options drama department is headed by English teacher Leslie Adamson. Adamson sees great potential for her students to make connections by participating in a musical in collaboration with a professional organization such as Bellingham TheatreWorks.
With over 15 student actors/singers/technicians/crew members from Options High School and over 20 adults from Bellingham TheatreWorks, this is a major, feel-good production! Come enjoy this jubilant celebration of everyday people. WORKING!
WORKING-2012 REVISED VERSION is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

HONEYWAGON RUNS
2025-03-22 09:00 - 17:00
The Honeywagon Runs are a series of running events held at the Nooksack Valley Middle School. The events for the day consist of a half-mile marathon, a 4-mile run, and a kid’s fun run. Runs cost anywhere from $10 to $45 with the winner of the half marathon being awarded $100 and the winner of the 4-mile run being awarded $50. 9 a.m., Nooksack Valley Middle School, 404 W Columbia St., Everson, 360.201.5749, gbrc.net

Spring Makers Market at the Depot
2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00
Join us Saturday, March 22nd, for the 3rd annual Spring Makers Market at the Depot Market Square in downtown Bellingham. Hosted by Bellingham Makers Market, this vibrant event celebrates the arrival of spring with over 90 local artisans and food trucks, offering a variety of handmade goods and delicious bites. As the season changes, it’s the perfect time to discover fresh, creative products and enjoy the local community. The market is open from 10am to 4pm—come out and support local makers as we welcome the season of renewal!

Sensory Friendly Film IF
2025-03-22 12:00 - 13:00
From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl named Bea (Cailey Fleming) who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends, as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten “IF”s with their kids.
Ryan Reynolds co-stars as Cal, an adult who can also see imaginary friends and who enlists Bea’s help.

Visual Basics: The Nose
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00
Saturday, March 22nd from 1-3pm at MakeShift Art Space (306 Flora St.) $15, NOTAFLOF. Facilitated by local artist Zion Georges (@zionartistry).
An introductory workshop focused on understanding and drawing the anatomy and structure of the nose. We will also explore with instructions on using charcoal to capture the form of the nose through shading and line work.
All ages and experience levels are welcome!
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Additionally, sliding scale pricing is available. Please contact us for this option.
Email education@makeshiftartspace.org with any questions or concerns.
Materials are included in the cost of the workshop.

WOOL WAULKING WITH SLIGHE NAN GAIDHEAL
2025-03-22 14:00 - 17:00
Members of Slighe nan Gaidheal, Washingtong’s Scottish Gaelic society, will be demonstrating the ancient tradition of waulking the tweed at Northwest Yarns & Mercantile. Cloth workers sit and sing as they work the wool by passing it between them and beating it rhythmically against the table, tightening and softening the fabric. You’ll have the chance to learn, observe, and participate! 2 p.m., Northwest Yarns & Mercantile, 206 W. Magnolia St., Bellingham, 360.738.0167, nwyarns.com

SONGS FOR THE SOUL; Benefit recital for St. Paul’s music program
2025-03-22 17:00 - 18:00
Saturday, March 22, 5:00pm. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225. Acclaimed soprano, Sherrie Kahn, presents a solo recital in support of Music-St. Paul’s. She will be joined by pianist and vocal coach, Jay Rozendaal, of Seattle Opera, WWU and St. Paul’s. The program will include works of Barber, Brahms, Mozart and a special world premiere by Scott Henderson, “We Sing.” This concert is a benefit for the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church music program. Tickets: $25, available at https://music-stpauls.org/. For more information: (360) 733 2890 or music@stpaulsbellingham.org.

The Circus of Second Chances
2025-03-22 20:00 - 21:30
Acrobatic Conundrum presents “The Circus of Second Chances” featuring rope acrobatics, Cyr wheel, handbalancing, live baking, and clown.
On a relentless quest for wonder, three veteran acrobats let their imaginations run wild to fulfill secret longings. Fluent in the language of circus, Acrobatic Conundrum’s principal performers melt the fourth wall to reveal their flaws and journeys to redemption. The audience plays a vital part in The Circus of Second Chances, in which ropes are dancescapes, trapezes are windows to the soul, and spinning hoops are portals to infinite possibility. In our homes we are out at sea, on our living room couch we find ourselves on an epic odyssey; so much rests upon the fate of a dozen lemons. Leveraging their long running friendships with each other, Emma Curtiss, Melissa Knowles, and Terry Crane put all their talents and quirky craftiness into this dada circus romp. They climb, cavort, invert, revert, and subvert in this capricious acrobatic piece as they ask, “What does your heart wish for?”
Appropriate for all ages. 85 minutes.
Performers: Emma Curtiss, Melissa Knowles, and Terry Crane. Music written and performed by Kamila Nasr

BSO: MAKING WAVES
2025-03-23 08:00 - 17:00
The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra is bringing the wonders of the outdoors to the Mount Baker theatre with this nature inspired concert! Enjoy pieces such as John Williams’ “Jaws” theme and “Cantus Arcticus, Concerto for Birds and Orchestra,” and listen to guest pianist Jessica Choe of the Seattle Symphony. With tickets starting at just $15, you don’t want to miss this musical masterpiece! 3 p.m., Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, 360.734.6080, bellinghamsymphony.org
