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 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 50 years ago. She has been a main attraction at a marine park in Florida. Tickets are $20.00 general admission...

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...

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...

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 cultures from around the world. Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. 1st St., Mount Vernon, 360.336.8955, lincolntheatre.org

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, schools, and even horses (just be sure to register at their website). There’s focus on being green both in color and energy consumption, so no bead throwing, please! Bellingham Waterfront, 1211...

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...

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...

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.,...

“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...

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. Pioneer Park, 2004 Cherry St., Ferndale, whatcomcd.org

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...

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...

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....

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, folk, Americana, and more. Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, 360.734.6080, mountbakertheatre.com

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...

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 all...

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 Art Center, 321...

This show is set in the early 1960s in the Catskill Mountains of New York, where white collar heterosexual men go...

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 all things rock-hobby-related fill out the market. Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007...

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...

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...

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...

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 across the world and recorded a whopping 41 (!) solo albums. Now, she’s narrowed her focus to her favorite genre—the blues—and fans of Americana music are practically obliged to catch her live at the Mount Baker...

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...

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...

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 and...

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,...

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 to Washington’s famous grunge roots like Nirvana and Pearl...