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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 like The Killers, My Morning Jacket, and more. Catch him at the Wild Buffalo this March! Wild Buffalo House...

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,...

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...

Come join The Whale Museum’s Gear Up Workshop this spring virtually through Zoom. This workshop’s theme will be "Dam! Dams that pose barriers to fish passage, that is." For more information and/or to register, visit https://whalemuseum.org/products/gear-up-virtual-workshop-2023.

Greta Matassa has earned her place as a celebrated jazz vocalist in the PNW over her 40 year career. She’s recorded 11 albums, been inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame, and has spent the last two decades as a jazz educator. The Jazz Center of Bellingham has invited her to our little town to perform with her guitar, bass, drums, and sax...

April’s Mount Baker Lookout Session stars JP Falcon Grady. This singersongwriter has been plucking acoustic guitar strings and heartstrings for over...

Get ready to groove with the Machine, a PNW-based cover band that gives new life to all your favorite hits from the ‘70s all the way through the aughts. From Michael Jackson to Queen and even Lady Gaga, no contemporary era is off-limits for the Machine, and their variety-packed performances are known to draw in crowds. Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip, 888.272.1111, tulalipresortcasino.com

Violinist Elisa Barston will be performing a concert of stunning solos, starting with Brahms’s Violin Concerto, followed with Schumann’s Symphony No. 3, which is one of the very few symphonies with five movements. The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra...

This alternative classical outfit performs with the goals of expanding appreciation for the cello and building connections between different musical communities. As part of those goals, they perform music you wouldn’t normally see played on the cello, and the music of Prince definitely falls into that category! Fall in love with a diverse range of Prince’s songs all over...

Nattali Rize hit the festival and performance scene in the early to mid 2010s, then released her debut album “Rebel Frequency” in 2017. Ever since, she has become known for spreading her intensely uplifting and revolutionary messages. Appearing with her are...