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....
Come to MakeShift!! We have an open art space for anyone to come in and use our art supplies. Paint, Draw, Watercolors and anything your heart desires. Our space is open from 1-3 pm on Fridays.
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....
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, at the It’s About Time Cultural Arts Center in downtown Ferndale, at 2013 Main Street. A fun show for ‘kids’ of all ages.
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...
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 its conifer and extensive rhododendron collections, and under Seamus’s direction, is being restored. The recent...
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 our webpage for $75 or just watch for free. Teams compete...
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 days. https://www.facebook.com/groups/kiwanisclubbellinghamwa/
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 to gift or keep. Bring Mom herself for the fun of painting together or...
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, WA 98247
Birchwood Garden Club’s 32nd Annual Plant Sale! Saturday, May 3rd 11 AM until 2 PM Cash or Check Only Please Birchwood Garden Club’s 32nd annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. The sale will be in the lower level conference room of the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Avenue, Bellingham, WA....
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 $6.66 at creatorscoven.com or $10 at the door
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...
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 Bank, Boys and Girls Club, Vietnam Veteran chapter #165, and...
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...
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...
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 more...
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 deal: Grab a Sip + Stroll Passport at any participating...
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 tickets to sample their favorites while retailers...
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...
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 with supporting Lions Camp Horizon in Blaine, WA for people with disabilities and much...
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...
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, and a live set by Tenderpile’s De Dream—bringing smooth Sade covers and soulful Sunday jams. Because Mom deserves more than just flowers. May 11, 2025 8am-2pm
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,...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...