• Sami Braman, Allison De Groot, and Quin Bachand

    Bellingham Folk Festival Presents: Join us in welcoming the 2026 Folk Festival with a seated listening concert featuring a debut performance from this stunning new trio! Welcome to the 2026 edition and the 12th annual Bellingham Folk Festival! Featuring Laurel Bliss and John Clark  7-7:45 pm Laurel Bliss and John Clark have been making music together in their home in Bellingham since...

  • Benny Sidelinger with an opening set from Jeffrey Scott Mack

    Welcome to the 2026 edition and the 12th annual Bellingham Folk Festival! The lights dim, and the room fades. A band hovers on stage right, but on the stage it's just Benny now. The ancient banjo begins to hum, then sing, then rip. With fingers moving impossibly fast, the music begins to vibrate and glow. Transitioning to another...

  • Puzzle Hustle

    Join us for a night of fun where teams of up to four people will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the same jigsaw puzzle — the three fastest teams win prizes! Pre-registration is required. DAY/DATES: Fridays /...

  • Tradwife Stringband: Old Time Ingenues

    Welcome to the 2026 edition and the 12th annual Bellingham Folk Festival! Indulge in a respite from our troublesome, wearisome, modernsome world with the Tradwife stringband! Featuring Tradwife stringband is a quintet...

  • Fix It Fair

    FREE * clothing mending * small appliance repair * knife sharpening * Education * Good VIbes Many of these menders are happy to show you how to do repairs yourself in the future if you are interested in learning. If not, come down and take advantage of their expertise, and let them make repairs for you. This event is free or buy donation. All of the repairs we do are free...

  • Bits and Bobs Assemblage Workshop with Renee Scherrer of Social Fabric

    https://www.whatcommuseum.org/event/bits-and-bobs-assemblage-workshop/ Join Renee Sherrer of Social Fabric for an assemblage sculpture workshop inspired by Io Palmer’s installation, Meander (on view through Jan 25). Palmer’s mixed media work evokes the complex nature of the human...

  • Illuminight

    An evening of local artistic celebration, we illuminate the Skagit River Walk in Mount Vernon with hundreds of luminaries, watch local performances, and finish the evening with an illuminating processional through downtown Mount Vernon. On Friday, January 30th, gather with us at 5pm at the Skagit River Walk in Mount Vernon (509 Main...

  • Fort Fight Friday

    You bring sheets, pillows, cardboard, and ingenuity! We provide tape, markers, paper, and 4 chairs. Build an awesome fort in 30 minutes with your team of 2-4 people. After the...

  • Cream Puff Watercolor Workshop

    Learn some new watercolor skills while enjoying a drink & 2 cream puffs! All supplies & tasty treats provided. Taught by local artist Irene, of Chroma Rex, at Saltadena in downtown Bellingham All skill levels welcome, and beginners encouraged! Open to adults & high schoolers. $65/person, or register with a buddy for a $10 discount Register here: https://chromarex.com/products/watercolor-workshop-at-saltadena-bakery

  • SOVRN.STH Session 1: Veronica North

    Live music, live art, and community - benefiting Northwest Skate Collective Event Page: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/sovrn-sth-session-1-veronica-north-2026-01-31-the-blue-room-bellingham-0f14cc Sovereign Soirées presents the launch of SOVRN.STH (Sovereign South), a new concert and art series celebrating collaboration, accessibility, and community impact. SOVRN.STH Session 1 features a live, intimate performance by Veronica North, whose blend of heartfelt lyricism and indie-pop charm creates an experience that feels both raw and cinematic. Known for her emotional storytelling and captivating stage...