From 1–3 PM on (almost) every Friday, stop by Make.Shift’s Open Art Studio and craft whatever you’d like with the supplies and tools we have available (including vintage magazines and collage materials, paint of all kinds, pens, pencils, yarn, embroidery thread, and fabric)! Refreshments available. For accessibility information, visit makeshiftartspace.org/accessibility. Always all-ages! Make.Shift Art Space 306 Flora St....
This specific form of mosaic work allows students to take a photo or other image and recreate it using tiny bits of glass that will be glued onto glass. The final piece may or may not need to be grouted in the final stage, depending on the student’s choice. Students will learn how to cut, nip and shape glass to render their image with some artistic flair. Design choice is key,...
We are excited to feature a new exhibition with the Women Painters of Washington. Juried by Cara Jaye, Professor of Art at Western Washington University. "From My Point of View" captures the essence of place—whether through sweeping vistas, intimate natural details, or abstract impressions of the world. The works of 36 artists will be on display at Cordata Gallery: Carolyn Autenrieth, Nancy Canyon, Julie Crieghton,...
A Recycled Art Show featuring delightful found object lamps and Bots, thought-provoking Collage works by local artists, and all you ever wanted to know about sundials. Running every Friday and Saturday from noon to 4pm, April 25th through May 31st,...
Discover the secrets to vibrant, lower-maintenance, and environmentally friendly landscaping with WSU Whatcom County Extension's Gardening Green course. 5-week in-person course in Birch Bay meets on Fridays 1- 3 pm April 25 – May 23 Registration Required https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/nr/gardening-green/
Whatcom Horticultural Society is exceptionally excited to welcome you to this engaging lecture by Seamus O’Brien, one of Ireland’s best-known horticulturists and Head Gardener of the National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh, County Wicklow. This garden estate is famous for...
Join the Whatcom Literacy Council for our 29th annual TRIVIA BEE fundraiser on Wednesday, April 30th from 6:30 pm to 8pm. Ryan Budds of TRIVIA WITH BUDDS will team up with Scotty VanDryver of KAFE Radio to provide a fast paced and interactive platform for an online trivia night akin to Jeopardy! Register your team (3 people) on...
Ken Wilcox, an expert in outdoor recreation, will be leading an engaging event exploring the best local hiking trails in Whatcom County. Attendees can expect to learn about the region’s diverse landscapes and discover hidden gems for outdoor adventure. -May 1st -7pm-8:30pm -Backcountry Essentials
Veggies, Flowers & Herbs available this year, at the annual Kiwanis Club Plant Sale. Visit us May 2 & 3 at 1515 Birchwood (across from old Big Lots), from 10am - 3pm both...
In this workshop, we will paint a lovely bouquet of flowers in watercolor that can be gifted just in time for Mother’s Day. Instructor Angela Wright will guide you step-by-step through the process, while you learn how to paint an array of beautiful flowers...
Nooksack Valley H.S. drama presents "Into The Woods". Come and enjoy this wonderful musical. Saturday, May 3rd @ 7pm Friday, May 9th @ 7pm Saturday, May 10th @ 2pm & 7pm 3326 E Badger Rd, Everson,...
Your Weekend Indulgence! Brunch just got even better—Hotel Leo now invites you to savor the perfect blend of delicious flavors and live jazz every Saturday and Sunday at our Jazz Brunch. Treat yourself to a spread of breakfast and brunch favorites,...
Shop from 30+ alternative artists, enjoy three performers at 3 pm, 5 pm, and 7 pm; live body painting, tarot card reading, tattoos, a food truck, a drink cart, and a bar! Tickets are...
Your Weekend Indulgence! Brunch just got even better—Hotel Leo now invites you to savor the perfect blend of delicious flavors and live jazz every Saturday and Sunday at our Jazz Brunch. Treat yourself to a...
Calling all makes, models, and motorcycle enthusiasts! If it has two or more wheels and an engine, it's welcome! This is the first of our three shows for this year. It will be held at Les Schwab in Ferndale from 9am-2pm. You can look forward to dash plaques, trophies, raffle, 50/50 draw, free NSRA inspections, and club T-shirts for sale. Food trucks will be on site. We support Ferndale Food...
One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the community. Keiki (kids) ages 8-14 will enjoy games on and off the water and learn to paddle as a team in a 6-person outrigger canoe! Sign up for one or more of the 4 sessions throughout the...
Birchwood Garden Club Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community May Speaker Topic: Fungi in the Garden. The May 7, 2025 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Our speaker will be our own Fred M. Rhoades who will talk about “Fungi in the Garden and Yard: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful.”...
We are so excited to be participating in another community art walk! Stop by Hela Provisions on the route for a wine, cheese, and non-alcoholic product tasting from 4 pm to 6 pm. Find...
Sip, Stroll, Stamp — and WIN! | Join the Sunnyland artists and breweries for the Downtown Sunnyland Sip + Stroll on Friday, May 9th from 5–8 PM! Ready to sip, stroll, and snag some seriously good prizes? Here’s...
The 11th Annual Spring Wine Walk is here! Stroll through 19 Downtown shops as they transform into pop-up tasting rooms featuring a variety of regional wines. Attendees receive 10 tasting...
Your Weekend Indulgence! Brunch just got even better—Hotel Leo now invites you to savor the perfect blend of delicious flavors and live jazz every Saturday and Sunday at our Jazz Brunch. Treat yourself to a spread of breakfast and brunch favorites, from classic staples to indulgent treats, all served in the elegant setting of our historic hotel. Raise a glass with a mimosa or Bloody Mary, or opt for one of our refreshing mocktails to keep it light. As you...
Rummage Sale Fundraiser for the Everson Lions Club! All proceeds go back into community needs! The Everson Lions Club use funds to give annual scholarships to High School students, donate to the Cub Scouts, Plocal fire department, provide free dictionaries to local 3rd grade students, fund hearing aids for those in need along...
May 10th 2025 The Jr Ski to Sea Race in Bellingham has been taking place from Mt Baker to Lake Padden. This timed event for 3rd – 12th graders features skiing/snowboarding, running, biking and kayaking. An award ceremony follows the races. Contact: Kelcy King Email: jrrace@skitosea.com Phone: 360-746-8861 Website: https://skitosea.com/jrrace/
Kulshan Chorus presents “The Path to Kindness,” directed by Dustin Willetts. Inspired by the book of poems by the same name (edited by James Crews), this uplifting concert about connection and joy encourages us to combine self-care with acts of kindness towards others. Consider joining...
Join us for no ordinary brunch! This Mother’s Day, treat her to a celebration that hits all the right notes. We’re serving up crave-worthy classics with seasonal twists, signature brunch cocktails,...
Join us this Mother’s Day at Chuckanut Bay Distillery for a very special brunch in our historic upstairs ballroom. Enjoy a chef-crafted menu, live music, and a setting full of charm. In addition to a complete array of breakfast buffet items, we'll be featuring a selection of delicious starters, as well as a live carving station featuring seasoned medium rare strip loin. Plus,...
Celebrate Mother's Day on the Bay! Looking for a unique way to honor everything that she’s done for you? (Let’s be honest- it’s a lot.) Join us at the Community Boating Center this Mother's Day for an unforgettable afternoon on the water! From 2:00 to 4:00 PM, explore Bellingham Bay at your own pace with sit-on-top kayaks. This self-guided experience is perfect for soaking in the beauty of the bay while creating lasting memories with your loved ones....
Ancestry DNA - a presentation by Peg Mertl Join us for an enlightening presentation on Ancestry.com DNA. Peg is an accomplished Ancestry DNA researcher and collaborator and serves as a volunteer at the local Family History Center. May 12, 2025, 2 pm 2007 Cherry St. Ferndale, WA Contact information: whatcomgenesoc@gmail.com WGS Web: https://www.whatcom-gen-soc.org
Did you sing in school or in the church choir or love to sing in the shower? Then join the All-Voices Pop-Up Chorus put on by the Mount Baker Toppers. Learn to sing 4-part acapella harmony from award-winning teachers for six weeks and then perform A Night of Acapella on June 21st at the Fairhaven Green. It’s free and it’s fun. Ages 12-99 welcome! Stop by The Majestic on May 13th and check it out! https://topperschorus.org/
Life drawing from the live model – All levels welcome! – $20 at the door, Cash/Card/Venmo – Doors at 6p / Poses begin at 6:45p – Materials & Snacks provided – Short to long poses – More details at www.lifedrawingbellingham.com These are uninstructed events for anyone who enjoys or is curious about drawing from a live model. First-timers always welcome! We provide a welcoming and supportive environment so that everyone can get into their creative flow. The...
5/14/25 - 5/21/25 One of Whatcom County’s longest-running community fundraising events, Dine Out for Maple Alley Inn is a weeklong celebration to support local restaurants, strengthen the community, and help end local hunger. All you have to do is visit any of the restaurants at oppco.org/dineout, and a portion of your purchase will go to support Maple Alley Inn, Opportunity Council’s hot meals program. Enjoying meals in your community can provide free hot meals...
Join winemakers to introduce two new wines: Vintage Port and Rose of Cabernet Franc! At 6PM on Wednesday, May 14th: 1678 Boblett Street in Blaine (exit 275) -- free pizza, live music, wine tasting and a special announcement!
A great lyric. A lovely bridge. An unexpected melodic line or chord structure. What caught your ear or captured your heart? We'll bring our favorite songs to this workshop and learn about songwriting by exploring the great moves that someone else made. Bonus...
The 2025 La Conner Guitar Festival presents a special late morning concert with songwriters and long-time friends Kat Eggleston and Tracy Spring on Saturday, May 17, 11:30am-1:00pm. The two women will “swap tunes” back and forth in an intimate concert setting: the Club House of the Swinomish Yacht Club, (310 N. 1st St.) Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the Festival Box Office (Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St.)...
Skagit Symphony – Timeless Elements: Fire Saturday, May 17th, 2025, 7:30pm McIntyre Hall, 2501 E College Way Mount Vernon WA "Music is the spark that lights the fire of the soul." Skagit Symphony starts the festivities by setting off Handel's Fireworks. Marta Szlubowska dazzles with Tchaikovsky's violin...
TICKETS: https://www.lifedrawingbellingham.com/workshops An Expressive Acrylic Workshop Saturday, May 24 • 10AM–4PM at Karate Church, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA $150 – All materials included This is expressive painting—where the photo reference fuels instinct, and every choice is a potential to turn up your inner voice. I will teach you how I paint from a photo reference of a wolf: My approaches, my...
The great thing about phone cameras is that they’re always with us. But we’ve all cursed them for failing to get that once-in-a-life-time picture. In this two-hour-long class, I will help you to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the little lensed miracle that lives in your phone. And that understanding will help you to capture more pictures that you love....
Ski to Sea is the original multisport relay race, from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. Organize your team of 3-8 racers and join us on Memorial Day weekend! Teammates and spectators await finishing racers in Bellingham’s scenic Marine Park and can experience the Historic Fairhaven Festival, the all-day street party just up the hill. Returning racers tell us their favorite parts of Ski to Sea are camaraderie and community. From organizing your team to...
On May 26th, from 1:00-4:30PM, join the Community Boating Center for a gathering of woman-centered boating! This is the perfect event for beginner and experienced boaters to enjoy keelboat sailing, dinghy sailing, and kayaking in a safe and supportive environment. All participants will have the same experiences, rotating through stations. Registration names are purely for group management.
Outsiders Inn Theater presents the West Coast Premiere of Nobel Prize Winner Jon Fosse’s riveting drama, deathvariations, directed by Greg Berry and featuring Karen Edland, Sar 'Roman' Feltman, Robert Frederiksen, Byron Priebe, Emily Riley, Anwyn Thompson. When her daughter dies, a woman digs through her past, unearthing each of the losses in...