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...

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

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...

Fidalgo Danceworks, an Anacortes all ages dance company, is holding their annual fundraising gala! They have a different theme each year, and this year it’s fashioned after everyone’s favorite international super spy. Their “Casino Royale” party...

If you haven’t been to a concert at Make. Shift yet, you’re missing out on the cutting edge of underground music on both the local and regional scale. At their intimate venue, these four acts will show you something new and leave you with something to think about! These are allage shows, or as Make.Shift puts...

Referred to by Nashville Scene as “one of America’s most unique and dynamic songwriters,” Jonathan Richman is an underground singer/songwriter legend. His live performances are regarded for their intimate, authentic artistry, and Richman’s large roster of musical influences span genres and...

You’re invited to the Whatcom Humane Society’s annual award luncheon. Every year, the WHS awards people or businesses who have proven to be outstanding animal supporters in...

The goal of this three-day festival is to highlight and celebrate as many of the cultures that make up our community as possible. This year’s festival will be hybrid, with vendors, exhibitions, performances, and workshops both online and in-person. Participants will be showcasing unique arts, foods, stories, and more from their cultures, so be sure to join in for this...

Andy Frasco has been a touring musician since the age of 19, but after a decade on the road, he’s shedding his party-boy frontman image in favor of a new, more authentic direction. His upcoming album, “Wash, Rinse, Repeat,” will be released on April 8 via his own label, but before that happens, you can catch Frasco and his band performing...

This 60-minute run is put on by the City of Bellingham and celebrates Bellingham’s parks and green spaces! It’s fun for the whole family (but please, no pets), and begins and ends at Boundary Bay so that you can grab a celebratory meal after. It’s a week before St. Patrick’s day, so wear your best jogging greens...

With the help of Survival Guide Ryan Johnson, participants in this one-day workshop will learn how to identify key plant species of the Pacific Northwest...

The goal of this three-day festival is to highlight and celebrate as many of the cultures that make up our community as possible. This year’s festival will be hybrid, with vendors, exhibitions, performances, and workshops both online and in-person. Participants will be showcasing unique arts, foods, stories, and more from their cultures, so be sure to join...

Join the rest of Bellingham down at the Waterfront for a very green day of cheer! Led by the Committee-selected Grand Marshall, the parade is open to all lucky citizens on foot, floats, marching bands, schools, and even horses (just be sure to register at their website). There’s focus on being green both in color...

The Bellingham Chamber Music Society returns for an evening of jazz/classical crossover, with BJ Block on guitar, Christian Casolary on drums, Roger Yamishita on bass, Erika Block on clarinet, Jennifer Weeks on oboe,...

During their heyday, 3 Track Mind opened for names such as John Hiatt, Joan Baez, and Rosanne Cash, and sold out the stage of the Mount Baker Theatre performing their debut album “Mighty Big Therapy.” Now, every member...

The goal of this three-day festival is to highlight and celebrate as many of the cultures that make up our...

“Siete Leguas,” or “Seven Leagues,” will be screened as part of a film series called Documenting Grace. The series is put on by Kuntz and Company, a local dance and theater company, and the series focuses on films that show the crossroads of artistic performance and disability. In “Siete Leguas,” children with motor disabilities become dancers and...

The Whatcom Conservation District is excited to present its 30th annual native plant sale, this year returning live and in person to Pioneer Park in Ferndale! The sale aims to promote both environmental stewardship and conservation, and experienced conservationists will be on-site during the event to answer any and all questions about indigenous plant species....

7 p.m., March 18 at The Firehouse, Bellingham. "This is the annual Gallowglass Saint Patrick's Weekend Production! We'll have an opening set from Cayley Miranda Schmid & Aaron Guest who play instrumental fiddle/piano duets that are not only captivating and uplifting, but very moving as well. Then Gallowglass will perform a full set from their collection of Irish songs interspersed with tuneful instrumental sections.  Jan Peters and Mishon Kirkland sing solo and in beautifully honed harmony along with David...

Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms emerged from Arizona in the late ‘80s, gaining momentum with music fests and MTV performances. Their biggest album, “New Miserable Experience,” came out in 1992 and boasted four radio hits, most notably “Hey Jealousy”. After a hiatus, the band reunited in 2001 and has been releasing new music and touring ever since. Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip, 888.272.1111, tulalipresortcasino.com

The internationally-renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem is redefining what ballet can be in the 21st century, and you won’t want to miss their one-night-only performance at the Mount Baker Theatre. This 18-member troupe performs not...

L.A. band Los Lobos have been spreading music that represents the spirit of their city for the past 50 years. Their 2021 album “Native Sons” is a representation of the eclectic musical heritage of L.A. Performing with them is musician Gaby Moreno, an award winning Guatemalan singer-songwriter...

This show is set in the early 1960s in the Catskill Mountains of New York, where white collar heterosexual men go to dress and act as women. The show follows them as they consider whether to go public with their second lives and find freedom in their self-expression, or stay safe in secrecy. Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H...

Don’t miss your chance to catch Tracy Byrd live at the Rivers Run Event Center! This country music star put out hits like “Holdin’ Heaven” and “Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo” in the ‘90s and 2000s, so you know you’ll have a boot-stomping good time at his show. Check out his 2016 album...

This show is Mount Baker Rock and Gem Club’s annual twoday event where they come together to sell and swap with each other, and to “educate and amaze” the public! Kids are encouraged to come and explore the exhibits and fun things put together just for them. The Club sells rocks by the pound for cash, and vendors of...

Does the thought of drawing the human body intimidate you? Well, here’s your opportunity to hone your sketching skills with Artist Trish Harding in this one-dayonly class. With the aid of a live model, Harding will walk students through a figure drawing session, covering key artistic concepts like gesture, volume, and shape. Jansen...

This show is set in the early 1960s in the Catskill Mountains of New York, where white collar heterosexual men go to dress and act as women. The show follows them as they consider whether to go public with their second lives and find freedom in their self-expression, or stay safe in secrecy. Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham, 360.733.1811, bellinghamtheatreguild.com

This show is Mount Baker Rock and Gem Club’s annual twoday event where they come together to sell and swap with each other, and to “educate and amaze” the public! Kids...

This show is set in the early 1960s in the Catskill Mountains of New York, where white collar heterosexual men go to dress and act as women. The show follows them as they consider...

John McCutcheon is lovingly known as the “rustic Renaissance man” of folk music, and if you’re lucky enough to catch him live, you’ll quickly find out why. Beyond his talent as a multiinstrumentalist, McCutcheon is a singer-songwriter, storyteller, author, and activist, and he’s released more than 40 albums...

What do you get when you combine a bombastic alt rock/cumbia duo from East L.A. with an Amsterdam music group known for their “danceable chaos”? The answer, of course, is a night to remember. Join Tropa Magica and Mauskovic Dance band at The Shakedown this March for an evening of hypnotic, heart pumping rhythms, and don’t forget to wear shoes you can groove in. The Shakedown, 1212 N. State St., Bellingham,...

You might know Maria Muldaur for her multi-Grammy-nominated 1974 hit, “Midnight at the Oasis.” In the five decades since, Muldaur has taken her genre-spanning repertoire to stages...

This show is set in the early 1960s in the Catskill Mountains of New York, where white collar heterosexual men go to dress and act as women. The show follows them as they...

If the name Creed Bratton sounds familiar, it might be because of his work as a fictional version of himself on the cult classic sitcom “The Office.” But what you might not know is that Bratton also has a five-decade-long music career under his belt, and you’re not going to want to miss out when he takes the stage alongside special guest Sean Flikke at the Wild Buffalo this March. Wild Buffalo House of...

Music lovers might know Steve Smith as a living legend from his time as drummer with rock band Journey, but he’s also operated his own jazz band, Vital Information, since 1983! Now, they’re on the...

Joe Pug is a singer-songwriter who hit the music scene around 2010. His debut acoustic album has led to a successful career in folk, indie, and Americana worlds. His latest release, “Nation of Heat | Revisited,” is a total reworking of his first album, and features performances by members of bands...

This show is set in the early 1960s in the Catskill Mountains of New York, where white collar heterosexual men go to dress and act as women. The show follows them as they consider whether to go public with their second lives and find freedom in their self-expression, or stay safe in secrecy. Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St., Bellingham, 360.733.1811, bellinghamtheatreguild.com

The Cooperage Room at Eagle Haven Winery welcomes back the “Cascade country” music artist Aaron Crawford. Crawford is a grassroots musician who blends traditional country with PNW flavor, harkening back...