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

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...

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...

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 will include dinner, cocktails, live music, student performances, and dance competitions! Swinomish Casino and Lodge, 12885 Casino Dr., Anacortes, 888.288.8883, swinomishcasinoandlodge.com

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...

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 community. Attending the luncheon is usually free, but requires reservation. It’s a great opportunity to learn about and support the WHS! Bellingham Golf and Country Club, 3729 Meridian St., Bellingham, 360.733.3450, bellinghamgcc.com

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

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...

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...

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 at the Bell Creek Nature School. Not only will students use botany skills to forage (safely!) for edible species, but they will also use their newly acquired skill set to build a fire and brew...

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 educational celebration. Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, 360.676.8548, alliedarts.org

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,...

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, and Pat Nelson on bassoon. This special evening is meant to celebrate the similarities of jazz and classical “languages,” as well as how the genres differ. The Blue Room, 202 E. Holly St., Ste. 301–401, Bellingham,...

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 of this beloved supergroup is a prolific solo artist, and they’ve reunited after nearly three decades for a small series of shows. Mount Baker Theatre,...

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...

“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 actors, changing their lives for the better. FireHouse Arts...

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...

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...

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...

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 just neoclassical works but contemporary pieces celebrating African American culture today. Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, 360.734.6080, mountbakertheatre.com

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 who creates Latin,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

This show is Mount Baker Rock and Gem Club’s annual twoday event where they come together to sell and swap...

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

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 since the beginning of his career. Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, 360.336.8955, lincolntheatre.org

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...

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...

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...

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 road for their 40th anniversary tour, and bringing their music to Bellingham right up top. This drum, keys, and bass three piece ensemble of top-tier musicians will definitely get you swinging. FireHouse Arts...

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...

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...

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 to...