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. Bellingham, WA 98225
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.
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...
Come shop at your local mobile farmers market featuring Whatcom grown/raised produce, meat, seafood, eggs, and more! Where: Deming Quick Stop, Shell Station When: 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturdays, June 7th-October 25th
Come shop at your local mobile farmers market featuring Whatcom grown/raised produce, meat, seafood, eggs, and more! Where: North Fork Library When: 10:00am - 2:00pm Saturdays, June 7th-October 25th
Come shop at your local mobile farmers market featuring Whatcom grown/raised produce, meat, seafood, eggs, and more! Where: Northwest Pawn Parking Lot When: 9:00am - 2:00pm Sundays, June 8th-October 26th
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary with Shapeshifters – An Exhibition of Contemporary Northwest Coast Native Art and...
Come celebrate our first ever First Friday! All day we will be pouring bubbles by the glass, which includes access to a free* Queen Tide Oyster raw bar! We will be serving 3 different styles...
Outdoor theater returns! Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) presents As You Like It, performed by students ages 13-17. This pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court. She is...
Join us for BRD’s summer teen intensive! Throughout the week, dancers will develop and hone new skills, train with students from other schools, and learn material from BRD’s professional repertory. Students will take a variety of contemporary dance classes and daily workshops, taught...
Radio Forever is a FREE outdoor festival celebrating all things community radio. Join us on August 9, 2025 from 4-11 p.m. for music, art, and an experience you’ll never forget. Radio Forever will be held outside in the alley next to Make.Shift Art Space at 306 Flora Street, Bellingham, WA 98225. Music by Negativland, Cat Valley, and Fantasy A. Radio Forever Festival is funded by the City of Bellingham and presented by KZAX...
The Rascal Rodeo provides an opportunity to foster community and support for those with special abilities and their families. It is a truly heartwarming and fun-filled event open to participants of ALL ages with physical and developmental disabilities. Participants can take part in various activities including simulated cow milking, safe and fun simulated bull rides, riding real horses, roping barrel steers, and other fun opportunities meant to include all...
The 3rd annual Noisy Waters Mural Festival is back this August 15-17 at The Portal Container Village! Watch 16 renowned muralists live paint and vote for your favorites. Come back for the Sunday afternoon award ceremony to find out which artists are awarded with large-scale murals. There's something for everyone at this the FREE, family-friendly festival...
‘Reflections of the Land; Himalayan Paintings and Cascadian Basketry’ and It’s About Time’s new Gallery Shop will open on Saturday August 16th, running through the end of September. On display will be seldom shown traditional and contemporary works by Nepalese artists from a private collection, alongside captivating baskets woven by members of the Basket Weavers of the Salish Sea. The paintings embody the warmth...
This year SPARK is putting the PARK in SPARK Museum! Spark your curiosity this summer with the SPARK museum's series of science pop-ups! These drop-in experinces are free to attend and great for all ages. Want more SPARK in the PARK? Visit sparkmuseum.org
The 9th annual reefnet festival will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 4036 Legoe Bay Rd, Lummi Island. There will be 2 live bands, plus a wine and beer garden, boat rides out to the reefnet gears, arts and craft booths, and plenty of food. Fresh reefnet salmon, corn on the cob, seafood paella, and more! There is plenty of parking and we will also offer a shuttle van...
Bellingham Makers Market is back again for the Waterfront Arts Market, hosting your favorite local makers. This is your opportunity to shop for art, jewelry, pet supplies, textiles, candles, food, sustainable products, and more! Look for the market on Saturday, August 16th, next to Noisy Waters Mural Festival. More than 4,000+ attendees join the festival for a friendly art battle, in which...
Join us for Happy Tails Happy Homes’ FIRST-EVER 5K event on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at beautiful Lake Padden in Bellingham, WA! ✨ Lace up and help us support the underdogs—those animals who need a little extra love and care. Every dollar raised goes directly to the animals in our care. 🎽 What to expect: ✔️ A gorgeous trail run/walk through wooded paths & lake views ✔️ Race limited...
Join us and our guest Amy Baker to learn about first-time home buying on Tuesday, August 19th at Goods Local Brews (2620 Northwest Ave.) at 6 pm. Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, and we’re here to help make the process simple and stress-free! Join us for our First-Time Home Buyer Seminar, where we’ll break down everything you need to know—from understanding mortgages and down payment assistance programs to navigating the home-buying process with confidence. Whether...
The North Sound Voices Film Fest will be the first of its kind in our region – a compelling event to educate, inspire, and motivate advocacy about the most crucial issues of our time. During this multi-day event, we are showcasing eight documentary-style films that were produced, filmed by, and featuring people living and working in...
Join us on Friday, August 22 from 5-8 PM for a fun-filled evening of wine, live music and lively company at the fourth annual Redmond Wine Walk. Discover new wines from this year's featured Washington wineries curated by Seattle Uncorked. Celebrate WAugust, the 31-day celebration...
In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap… that is, until he finds out he’s been duped. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, Roxie Hart vie for the spotlight and the headlines. They ultimately join forces in search...
BELLINGJAM: A BenEfit for the Mockingbird Foundation August 23, 2025 | Downtown Bellingham Waterfront District Free • All Ages • 296 West Laurel • Live Music for a Cause Join us for an unforgettable day of music, community, and purpose at the Mockingbird Foundation Benefit Concert, taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the heart of Bellingham’s vibrant Waterfront District. This free, all-ages event brings people...
In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap… that is, until he finds out he’s been duped. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, Roxie Hart vie for the spotlight and the headlines. They ultimately join forces...
Benefit fundraiser to support local law enforcement. Includes meal & dancing to Fossil Rock band. Sat. 8/23, 5pm meal, 6pm music, at the Rome Grange, 2821 Mt. Baker Hwy. Contact Steve at 360-223...
In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap… that is until he finds out he’s been duped. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, Roxie Hart vie for the spotlight and the headlines. They ultimately join forces in search of this “American Dream” of fame, fortune, and acquittal. Performed by BAAY...
In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap… that is, until he finds out he’s been duped. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, Roxie Hart vie for the spotlight and the headlines....
On one unforgettable night at Lairmont Manor, soprano Ibidunni Ojikutu and pianist Jay Rozendaal bring “Vox: The Art of the Inner Monologue” to life in a brand new English adaptation of Poulenc’s “La voix humaine” August 27, 2025 7pm at Lairmont Manor Tickets and more info at: Risingwaterscollective.org
Come explore EMI/TGT's custom apparel, hats, stickers, and accessories. Enjoy wine, snacks, free samples, and a giveaway. It's a great opportunity to see what they offer, and see if it would be a good fit fro your business. This event is geared towards small business owners, looking to learn more about custom apparel from EMI/TGT and Hela Provisions catering. RSVP with the QR code, or on the Hela Provisions website.
MaSango — world renowned, award winning multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, bandleader and producer Zivanai teams up with the vibrant and multitalented Helen to form this dynamic duo. They bring you sounds from Zimbabwe and Southern Africa as well as the wider African Diaspora.
More than 30 artists and craftspeople are offering their work at 14 locations around the island. Enjoy paintings, drawings, prints, note cards, jewelry, photography, sculpture, glass, woodwork, pottery, metalwork, stonework, quilts, clothing, knitwear, and more! To get to Lummi Island: Take I-5 exit 260, Go west on Slater Road to Haxton Way. Turn left on Haxton to the ferry dock at Gooseberry Point. Line up to take the Whatcom Chief ferry. The 8 minute ferry...