• Doreen Wynja “The Spirited Garden: Creative Private Retreats”

    A Visual Presentation of 17 Garden-makers in the Pacific Northwest Thursday, May 21, 2026 Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham 7PM - Doors open at 6:30pm Tickets: $10 Members, $15 General We are delighted to welcome photographer Doreen Wynja who will share highlights from her stunning new book, The Spirited Garden: Creative Private Retreats (Rizzoli, 2025). Her images capture the richly realized and profoundly personal visions of 17 garden-makers in the Pacific Northwest, from the Willamette Valley to the Salish...

  • Chasing Sunsets, Artist Reception with Andrea Kendall

    The Studio at Istari Creative hosts an artist's reception for Chasing Sunsets, new paintings by Andrea Kendall. Watercolor and mixed media on paper, atmospheric and layered work exploring light, landscape, and the magical line between day and night. Free and open to the public. Wine and conversation. The exhibition runs April 24 through June 26, 2026. Contact: david@istaricreative.com, istaricreative.com

  • Lummi Island Artists’ Tour

    Lummi Island Artists' Studio Tour. Free. Over 30 artists and artisans present a wide variety of creations. Tour small group and individual studios. Free tour map...

  • Lummi Island Memorial Weekend Art Tour

    In addition to featured glass artist, Art Hohl, enjoy the work of over 30 artists and craftspeople showing at 14 locations around the island: paintings, drawings, prints, note cards, jewelry, photography, sculpture, woodwork, pottery, metalwork, stonework, quilts, clothing, knitwear and more! Maps are available at lummi-island.com or the Islander Store. Preview artists on Instagram at lummi.island.art.studio.tour and Facebook at Lummi Island Art Studio Tour....

  • Twin Sisters Mobile Market Kick-Off & Spring Fundraiser

    Join us Tuesday, May 26th (5 - 7:30pm) at El Sueñito Brewing in Bellingham for our annual Spring Fundraiser & Market Kick-Off Event! Come shop our mobile market truck for seasonal produce, local meats, salmon, jam, honey and more. Plus, bid on some awesome local prizes in our silent auction from businesses like Mallard Ice Cream, Storia Cucina,...

  • Shoestring Circus in Bellingham

    Shoestring Circus returns with a dreamlike, story-driven circus production that leans into absurdity, physical mastery, and unapologetic beauty. Guided by two counting sheep, the show explores the logic of dreams through aerial movement, acrobatics, and theatrical humor...

  • Birds of a Feather Bash

    Birds of a Feather Bash Friday May 29, 5-8:30pm (5-6pm VIP cocktail hour) Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave, Bellingham Join us for this feather raising,...

  • Puzzle Hustle

    Join us for a night of fun where teams of up to four will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle — the three fastest teams win prizes! Pre-registration is required. $30 per team...

  • Rad Block Party

    Free outdoor music, outdoor booths, vintage vendors, and more!

  • Full Super Moon Sound Bath

    Experience the depths of relaxation in a soothing and nourishing soundscape under the light and energy of the full moon. Be carried into states of deep relaxation...

  • Open Jam

    New year means fresh Open Jams! Preserving one Wednesday a month to spread creative jams at the Blue Room! Are you a local musician? Like to improvise live on stage? Sign up to jam on stage with other area jammers! All experience levels welcome. DATE: Wednesday 06/03 TIME: Signups start at 7p. Music from 8p–11p. LOCATION: Blue Room, Bellingham FULL BACKLINE: Gear provided by Bellingham Helps Access Music (BHAM) ?Questions? Email or Message AJarAjar...