Bellingham Alive

Bellingham Spirits & Cider Stroll
2023-02-09 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Date: 2/9/23, 5:30-8:30pm
Meet local and regional makers and taste their products, including Chuckanut Bay Distillery, located right in Downtown Bellingham. The makers will be pouring samples in pop-up tasting lounges within businesses and buildings with interesting history and experiences for you to peruse with your 10 tasting tickets.
All ticket levels include a commemorative tasting glass and appetizers at each venue so attendees can nosh while they explore the local craft liquor and cider scene while enjoying a luxe lounge experience.
You can also purchase your favorite bottles for enjoying at home at each pop-up tasting lounge.
Buy your ticket now! https://downtownbellingham.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/downtownbellingham/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1287&
Contact nathalie@downtownbellingham.com with questions.

Three Chords of the Apocalypse: a Transcriber’s Tale A solo theatrical musical performance
2023-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | The FireHouse Arts & Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, Bellingham
Bellingham TheatreWorks will present “Three Chords of the Apocalypse: A Transcriber’s Tale” written and performed by Joanna Parson and directed by Aimee Todoroff.
Welcome to a bustling transcription office in New York City, where typists are busy transcribing raw interviews for pulpy television shows. Joanna Parson presents a unique one-hour musical monologue that explores the journey of a young woman with a sense of humor and a Guild guitar, as she tries to keep her sanity and heart intact in the center of the news cycle.

7 p.m., Feb 10 at the FireHouse Arts and Events Center. Go to bellinghamtheatreworks.org for tickets.

Free Weekend at The Whale Museum
2023-02-11 10:00 - 2023-02-14 16:00 | The Whale Museum, 62 First St. N., Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, United States
We love our community! We love our museum! We want to get the two of you together.
We are inviting everyone to a “Free Weekend” at The Whale Museum. All admission fees will be waived during the weekend which will run from February 11 through February 14. The museum is open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Self-Guided Tour Maps will be available to help you navigate through the Exhibit Hall. Bring your Valentine or treat yourself to a day at the museum. We hope you will join us!
The Whale Museum is located in Friday Harbor at 62 First St. N. Founded in 1976, The Whale Museum’s mission is to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. In addition to providing exhibits, the Museum also provides programs including the Marine Naturalist Training, Orca Adoption Program, SeaSound Acoustics Program, Soundwatch, San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and the Whale Hotline. The Whale Museum can be found online at www.whalemuseum.org.

All You Need is Love
2023-02-14 11:00 - 2023-04-15 16:00 | Gallery Syre, 465 West Stuart Road, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Gallery Syre is proud to invite you to the final exhibition of its first Artist Open Call. The exhibition titled “All You Need Is Love” showcases the works of 45 finalists who expressed themselves and the concept of love and universal understanding through their art. With this project Gallery Syre aims to open its doors to the community and offer a professional exhibition opportunity to artists from all backgrounds. Come and celebrate with us. Tues-Sat 11-4pm

Chocolate Tasting Class
2023-02-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Black Fern Coffee, 1211 Granary Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Join Alina—known locally as the Truffle Troll— for an afternoon tasting a variety of single origin chocolates. Much like wine and coffee, chocolate has its own unique flavor profiles that vary from floral to earthy to citrusy, and more! Come test your palate and submerge yourself into the decadent world of chocolate.
Black Fern Coffee
1211 Granary Ave.
Bellingham, WA
360.306.8470
www.blackferncoffee.com

Game Night
2023-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Black Fern Coffee, 1211 Granary Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Grab your buds and join us for our game night! With a wide variety of board games, from the classic to the obscure, you and your group will have a great time playing games and mingling with other gamers. Whether you win or lose, the night will be filled with memories you make with old friends, and maybe even some new ones! Grab a drink, grab a game, and let the good times roll!
Black Fern Coffee
1211 Granary Ave.
Bellingham, WA
360.306.8470
www.blackferncoffee.com

Suuns, Lorelle Meets The Obsolete
2023-02-17 19:00 - 23:00 | The Shakedown, 1212 N State St, Bellingham
Head to the Shakedown this February for a night of not one, but two experimental groups known for both their creativity and “restrained noise.” The night kicks off with post-punk tunes from the Montreal-based Suuns and closes with sounds from the album “De Facto” by Lorelle Meets The Obsolete, a Mexico based acid rock/electronica group.

Arabic Music with Morhaf
2023-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Black Fern Coffee, 1211 Granary Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Enjoy the unique experience of Arabic music and Arabic dance outlining the story life, love and heartbreak. In two performances at Black Fern Coffee, Morhaf will play the oud as Rachel portrays the emotions of the music through dance. On March 11th only, Rachel and Morhaf will be joined by Arabic tabla drummer, David B. Metz. If you have never experienced a drum solo before, come watch a live, improvised duet between drummer and dancer. Fun, fast and exciting, each performance is made on the spot!
Free and welcome to all ages – tips appreciated!
PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS, TIME, AND DATES:
• February 18th 6PM, The Black Fern Coffee – All ages welcome.
Address: 1211 Granary Ave, Bellingham, WA
• March 11th 6PM, The Black Fern Coffee – All ages welcome.
Address: 1211 Granary Ave, Bellingham, WA

Rosin & Reed
2023-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden, WA, 98264
“Rosin & Reed are a trio of musicians playing Irish/Celtic and American tune sets and songs weaving various combinations of instruments including: Uilleann Pipes, Fiddle, Harmonica, Dobro, Mandolin, Guitar, and Voices. These talented musicians play traditional material with an improvisational spirit.”
7:30 p.m., Feb. 18 at Jansen Art Center
jansenartcenter.org/events/rosin-reed/

STILL LIFE
2023-02-21 00:00 - 2023-02-23 00:00 | Heartful Retreats, 8480 Thompson Beach Rd, Anacortes, WA, 98221, United States
Stay & Investigate Fundamentals Of Everyday Things Over 2-Days
Wellness retreats are a healthful way to bring body and mind back into alignment, and to recenter the seat of soul in the spirit of loving kindness. At Heartful Retreats, the focus is on exploring our many selves through friendship, writing and art making, good food, and mindful spirituality. In this hearty getaway, you will create several small portraits, based on interesting color mixes, landscape, figurative and abstract subjects. Each painting project explores key concepts in art, and teaches how to model what is seen with the eye in a method-based way. You will leave with your very own gallery of fine art, ready for mounting or portfolio exhibition. Small class, big impact – space is limited so book now. Specific info about this Retreat can be found at www.heartfulretreats.com/retreats or contact Yvette Neumann @360-510-9819.

Vox & Friends: Uncorked!A Musical Cabaret
2023-02-24 00:00 - 2023-02-25 00:00 | The FireHouse Arts & Events Center, 1314 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, Bellingham
Vox Pacifica’s women’s choral ensemble, under the artistic director of Wendy Bloom, has produced three shows:

Feb. 24, 7 pm
Feb. 25, 3 pm
Feb. 25, 7 pm

Featuring songs by Sondheim, Loesser, Lehrer, Mozart, Porter, Rodgers & Hart, among others. Admission of $35 includes a beverage of your choice at the cozy Firehouse Arts & Events center. Tickets online via our website https://voxpacifica.org/event

Murder Mystery Night
2023-02-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Black Fern Coffee, 1211 Granary Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Grab a group of friends and join us for our Murder Mystery game nights at Black Fern. From over a dozen themed games, you and your companions will be put to the test to find your killer by the end of the evening. Dress up, dress down, grab some wine or a local beer and get to solving a chilling mystery. The games afoot!
Black Fern Coffee
1211 Granary Ave.
Bellingham, WA
360.306.8470
www.blackferncoffee.com

Lunasa
2023-02-24 19:30 - 21:30 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Lunasa
McIntyre Hall Presents
Friday, February 24 at 7:30pm
Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is indeed a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. Its members have helped form the backbone of some of the greatest Irish groups of the decade. Bassist Trevor Hutchinson was a key member of The Waterboys and The Sharon Shannon Band; Guitarist Ed Boyd (Flook, Michael McGoldrick Band); Fiddler Sean Smyth is an All-Ireland champion who has played with Donal Lunny’s Coolfin; Kevin Crawford, considered to be among the finest flutists in Ireland played with the acclaimed traditional group Moving Cloud; and, piper Cillian Vallely of the famous Vallely artistic clan has performed with Riverdance and recently recorded with Bruce Springsteen.
”The Hottest Irish Acoustic band on the Planet” ~ The Irish Voice

Michael Dayvid at Thirsty Badger
2023-02-24 20:30 - 22:00 | The Thirsty Badger, 1501 E. Badger Rd., Lynden, WA, 98264, United States
The Thirsty Badger
1501 E. Badger Road
Lynden, WA 98264
Micahel Dayvid is getting loopy at the Thirsty Badger!
Come hear Whatcom’s own acoustic loopmaster lay down live layers of acoustic + vocal + percussion + synth for cover songs in any genre you like (he’ll even let you pick!).
OUTDOOR AGES 21+ FREE ADMISSION
www.michaeldayvid.com

Black History Month Celebration~Ascendants of the Movement
2023-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | BUF Social Hall, 1207 Ellsworth St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Please join the Bellingham Unity Committee on Saturday evening, February 25th at Ascendants Of The Movement – Honoring Our Roots! A Black History Month Celebration, for an evening of Gospel music, story telling, dance, and Soul food.
Featured voices include Poor WA People’s Campaign tri-chair Rev. Dr. Kelle J. Brown, keyboard legend Checo Tohomaso, and Bellingham’s own shining stars Kristina Michele Martens, Deauna Dee Dee Davis, and Terrance Teejay Morris.
The event is free but seating is limited, so make sure to get your tickets in advance!
Event Details~
Location: BUF Social Hall, 1207 Ellsworth St, Bellingham
Date: Saturday, February 25th. Doors open at 6:30PM, Program starts at 7PM.
Tickets: Free at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-black-future-honoring-our-roots-tickets-543456702627
Event page: https://fb.me/e/5OpzveDqV
This event is made possible with support from Mt. Baker Foundation, Chuckanut Health Foundation, BUF Black Lives Matter Action Team, and Whatcom Human Rights Task Force.

Garden Spot Flower & Garden Show
2023-02-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Garden Spot Nursery, 900 Alabama St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Garden Spot Nursery
900 Alabama Street
Bellingham, WA
(360) 676-5480
www.garden-spot.com
We are SO excited for our own Garden Spot Flower & Garden Show! Our talented team has been working hard to create magical gardens for you to enjoy. We are also honored to host so many amazing businesses, organizations, and artists in our biggest pop-up yet! A truly don’t-want-to-miss-it event for all garden enthusiasts. There will be demos, children’s activities, a gardening book swap (so bring gardening/outdoor books you’d love to part with/trade), and food provided by Otherside Bagel Co. Wowee, what a day it will be!

Starry Night Chamber Players
2023-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Starry Night Chamber Players
McIntyre Hall Presents
Sunday, February 26 at 2:00pm
Comprised of musicians from Skagit, Whatcom, and Island Counties the Starry Night Chamber Players is the third concert of the four concert Chamber Music Series. The program will feature “Letters of Love” from the great composers.
The intimate Chamber Music concert takes place in the Studio Space at McIntyre Hall. Patrons are encouraged to enjoy their refreshments during the concert. Patrons will have the opportunity to learn more about the music in an informal conversation with Sharyn Peterson, Music Director of the Peterson Conservatory of Music and Art, and Nida Tautvydas, Executive Director of McIntyre Hall.

Live Music with Simon Evens
2023-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Black Fern Coffee, 1211 Granary Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Join us for a lovely afternoon of live music with Australian singer-songwriter, Simon Llewelyn Evans! Called “a special phenomenon” by Rootstime magazine in Belgium, Simon is known to enchant his audience time and time again with his folk music and passion for song. This event isn’t ticketed and all ages are welcome to come and enjoy!
Black Fern Coffee
1211 Granary Ave.
Bellingham, WA
360.306.8470
www.blackferncoffee.com

Michael Dayvid at the Ranch Room
2023-02-28 21:00 - 23:00 | Horshoe Cafe, 113 E. Holly St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Horseshoe Cafe
113 E Holly Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-933-4301
www.michaeldayvid.com
Live music at Horseshoe Cafe’s Ranch Room! Every other Tuesday
Join the Ranch Hands as we welcome local acoustic loopmaster Michael Dayvid for a night of live music. Michael’s signature style wrangles live loops of guitar + vocals + percussion for cover songs in any genre, as well as original folk rock. He may even make up a song from scratch before your very ears!
This will be a humdinger of a show! Don’t miss out!
INDOOR AGES 21+ NO COVER

Birchwood Garden Club's March 1, 2023 Meeting
2023-03-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Whatcom Museum Old City Hall Rotunda Room, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
March Topic: Fruit Tree Selection and Care
Our speaker will be Tom Thornton from Cloud Mountain Nursery. Tom will provide a review of the fruit tree varieties that work best in our area, tree care for optimal fruit production and tree health. The optimal time to plant fruit trees is now, so this is your chance to identify the best fruit trees for you garden. Please join us!!! 7:00 PM
The Birchwood Garden Club was chartered in 1931. Birchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit County. We will have membership details at our meetings, so be sure and pick up a brochure and join! You can visit our website at www.birchwoodgardenclub.org and also join us on Instagram and Facebook @ Birchwood Garden Club.

CREATE A COLOR PARADE
2023-03-02 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-03-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Jansen Art Center, 321 Front Street, Lynden, WA, 98264
In the dye studio at Jansen Art Center, kids ages 8–12 can spend two classes exploring how colors mix, match, and mingle by dying flags and ribbons of silk. They’ll explore multiple dyeing methods and have fun getting a little messy while making beautiful art. Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St., Lynden, 360.354.3600, jansenartcenter.org

Michael Dayvid @ Greene's Corner
2023-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Greene’s Corner, 2208 James St., Bellingham, WA, 98825, United States
Blue eyes at Greene’s Corner!
Solo singer-songwriter Michael Dayvid is wood-firing live guitar + vocal + percussion + synth loops of original Adventure Folk music and cover songs in any genre you like. He may even make up a song before your very ears!
Scope Michael out on Facebook and Insta @michaeldayvid, and at www.michaeldayvid.com (especially the Song List page)!
Indoors
All ages
Dogs welcome
Free admission
2208 James Street
Bellingham, WA
360.306.8137
www.greenescorner.com

WHATCOM READS ART CHALLENGE EXHIBIT
2023-03-03 08:00 - 2023-03-25 17:00 | Allied Arts Gallery, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Art and literature collide at this upcoming community arts event, presented in collaboration by Allied Arts of Whatcom County and Whatcom READS. Visit the Allied Arts Gallery to see artwork inspired by this year’s Whatcom READS! pick, “The Cold Millions” by Jess Walter. Allied Arts Gallery, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, 360.676.8548, alliedarts.org

Meloy Gallery: John A. Taylor Sculpture & Stoneware
2023-03-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Meloy Gallery, 301 W. Holly St., D.6 Lower Level, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Meloy Gallery: Opening for John A. Taylor
Reception: Friday, March 3, from 5-8 pm. Exhibition continues throughout March, Fridays – Sundays 12-6:00 p.m. and/or by appointment, 360.201.9038
Meloy Gallery, 301 W. Holly Street, Suite D.6 lower level, in the Bay Street Village Art Center, Bellingham. Enter from the Diamond Parking Lot accessible entrance or follow the sandwich boards.
Website: meloygallery.com
Instagram: meloy_gallery

Allied Arts Whatcom READS Challenge
2023-03-03 18:00 - 2023-04-01 16:00 | Allied Arts Gallery, 1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Contact: Xandra S. Blackburn – Gallery Coordinator
Company: Allied Arts of Whatcom County
Phone: 360-676-8548
Fax: 360-650-9317
E-Mail: xandra@alliedarts.org
Web: www.alliedarts.org
Allied Arts Whatcom READS Challenge
March 3-April 1, 2023
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00am-4:00pm
Opening Reception: Friday, March 3, 6pm – 9pm
1418 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Allied Arts of Whatcom County hosts the annual Whatcom READS Art Challenge, in partnership with the
Bellingham and Whatcom Libraries’ Whatcom READS program. Local artists were tasked with reading
this year’s chosen book, The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. Artists are then invited to create works inspired
by their reading of the book. Also featured in the gallery are works by Kiki Cardarelli, Harmoney
Devauney, Lyz Stamen, Jessica Silver, and Rupert Ayton.
Kiki Cardarelli is a photographer, using Black and White film and traditional darkroom techniques to print her
images. In addition, she uses translucent oil paints to hand color the images. This technique gives the
photographs a soft and realistic feeling that looks “nothing like” color photography, as it leaves the eye room to
imagine a new reality.
Harmoney Devaney is an 18-year-old indigenous youth activist, member of the Whatcom Focused Youth
Movement (WFYM), and currently sits on the board for WHRTF.
Lyz Stamen’s work in this series “Woman Music” showcases a variety of performers in their element- on
stage. The vibrancy of color reflects each musician’s style, and strong strokes depict their individual
emotions.
Rupert Ayton displays an oil on canvas series that is inspired by an underlying social commentary,
exploring America’s past affair with motorized vehicles, the good and the bad, revisiting their aesthetic
and social attraction.
Jessica Silver hopes to introduce you to the same sculpture or piece of jewelry she sees when she looks
at each unique stone.
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, proceeds from all sales go towards supporting the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 x102 or
xandra@alliedarts.org.

Bring Tokitae Home presented by Choir of the Salish Sea
2023-03-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
The Choir of the Salish Sea presents Bring Tokitae Home, singing the world into balance as we celebrate the homecoming of Tokitae, the Orca who was taken from the Salish Sea almost 50 years ago. She has been a main attraction at a marine park in Florida.
Tickets are $20.00 general admission and $10.00 for students. Two performances will be given:

Friday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 4, at 3 p.m.

at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship. Check https://www.livemusicproject.org/events/71385/choir-of-the-salish-sea-bring-tokitae-home and https://www.choirofthesalishsea.com/ for more info.

The Reverend Shawn Amos
2023-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | McIntyre Hall, 2501 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
The Reverend Shawn Amos
McIntyre Hall Presents
Friday, March 3 at 7:30pm
Blues and roots singer, The Reverend Shawn Amos, is an exhilarating entertainer whose performances are filled with the foot-stomping, call-and-response energy of 1960s’ Chicago blues shows. The son of music agent turned entrepreneur, Wally “Famous” Amos and R&B nightclub singer, Shirlee May, Amos was raised in 1970s Los Angeles watching musical legends like Marvin Gaye and Quincy Jones at work. Amos began releasing a series of semi-autobiographical albums in the 1990s. Exploring, chronicling, and preserving black American music led him to the American blues songbook and a commitment to keeping this great American art form alive. Just as he has on stages throughout the world, The Rev leaves a lot on the floor: the breath into the bullet microphone, the laughter, the fret buzz, the defiant foot stomp – everything reverberating in a spirit-filled space, offering soul sustenance as only a well-crafted song can.
Joining The Rev on stage are Christopher Thomas (bass) and Doctor Roberts (guitar).

New Play Cafe
2023-03-03 19:30 - 2023-03-05 21:00 | New Prospect Theatre, 207 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
Six new plays by Pacific Northwest playwrights, selected from 75 submissions, are featured in the launch of the New Play Café reading series presented by Bellingham TheatreWorks, March 3, 4, 5 and 10, 11, 12. The New Play Café continues Bellingham TheatreWorks mission to produce stories of significance to the Pacific Northwest, with an emphasis on local actors, directors, and playwrights.

Whatcom Farm Expo
2023-03-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center, 1775 Front St., Lynden, WA
www.whatcomcd.org/whatcom-farm-expo
“Something for every farmer.”
Free Event
From the website: “Join us on Saturday March 4th, 2023, at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden, for the 7th Annual Whatcom Farm Expo! The Whatcom Farm Expo is an annual free event hosted by the Whatcom Conservation District and Whatcom County Public Works. Doors will be open from 9am to 2pm for you to wander and learn about all the resources available to you, from local organizations to businesses and community groups.”
