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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. 
Blessings of the Waters: From Glacier to Sea Exhibit showcases Bellingham photographer James K. Papp's stunning black and white images.... 
Hotel Bellwether Hosts Holiday Trees Event through December Benefitting Skookum Kids View and vote for the entire month of December to be entered to win an overnight stay in the Lighthouse Suite! The annual Holiday Tree Lighting Event at Hotel Bellwether benefitting Skookum... 
It’s Winter Break and the kids are out of school! Sign up for one or all three days! Kids will have fun throughout the day as we play games, do crafts & enjoy our... |
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Ring in 2026 with a special evening of fine wine, exquisite food, and seaside celebration. Join Semiahmoo Resort for an exclusive five-course wine dinner featuring Bledsoe Family Winery and Doubleback Winery, two of Walla Walla’s most celebrated estates. This elegant affair begins with a welcome reception and amuse-bouche, where you’ll mix and mingle with fellow guests and winery representatives before taking your seat for...
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Kick off (or wrap up) your New Year’s Eve at the Whatcom Museum! Whether you’re a night owl or planning to turn in early, swing by Old City Hall for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy live music by local band Baby Cakes, two cash bars with cocktails and beer courtesy of Chuckanut Bay Distillery and Structures Brewing, sweet treats from Pure Bliss Desserts, and three museum galleries turned into dedicated lounges. You read that right: this year we’ll... |
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BELLINGHAM, WA — Voxel Gallery is pleased to announce Peregrination, a solo exhibition by Bellingham-based abstract painter Susan Van Gundy, opening Friday, January 2, 2026, at 312 West Champion in downtown Bellingham. The public is invited to attend the opening reception from 6:00–9:00 PM. 
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... |
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Experience this gentle, empowering practice that activates your body’s natural capacity to heal while nourishing the nervous system. Tai Chi Flow supports you in finding balance from within. Rooted in the graceful Yang-style 24 forms,... 
GangBall is a fast-paced adaptive sport where players use specially designed wheelchairs to score by carrying a ball across the opponent’s goal line. Combining elements of rugby, basketball, and handball, the sport emphasizes strategy and teamwork. Open to all abilities – all bodies welcome... |
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Qigong is moving meditation. The benefits of Qigong include physical, mental and emotional well-being. Qigong reduces stress, strengthens the immune system, creates flexibility, speeds healing from injury, promotes restful sleep, relieves anxiety and depression, and much more. Caryn will guide you through simple warm-ups and Qigong forms, ending with a short sitting... |
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Civic stadium is open with lights and restrooms. Drop in and complete your workout during the darkest months of the year. No registration needed. DAY/DATES: Wednesdays / January 7-February 25 TIME: 5:30–7:30 pm AGES: 18 years and older, under 18 with an adult COST: Free https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/40747?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true 
Looking for a way to get moving this winter? Stop by the Bloedel Donovan Community Building and join us for casual badminton! We will have 2 indoor courts set up and provide racquets and birdies. Each court will be dedicated to fun, open play....
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Birchwood Garden Club Established 1931-Bellingham, Washington Planting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community January Topic: The Importance of Native Plants The January 7, 2026 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. The speakers for the evening... |
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Stand-up comedians take to the stage and tell their BEST jokes, then they go to an undisclosed location to get WAY too high, only to come back to the stage and ATTEMPT to tell more jokes completely baked. Hosted by Mike Masilotti ------------------------ TICKETS 🎟️ VIP Seating - $30 Online... |
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A live rock show featuring: Have you seen this woman? A four piece alternative rock band from Bellingham, Washington Sweet Illusion is a Bellingham based blues pop group. They're 60% ginger... |
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Sign up today for this fun series of classes that provide young children with a positive introduction to team sports. Kids and adults will play together while coaches lead activities, drills, and mini games helping to build basic skills along with sportsmanship and community. Each session includes four classes focusing on a... 
Learn the sport of Muay Thai Kickboxing in this workshop with two former professional MMA and Muay Thai fighters. Learn basic footwork, punching, kicking, and pad holding techniques. In the second half of the day, you’ll get a taste of a full Muay Thai class. No need to buy any gear—everything will be provided! Bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothes you can move freely in DAY/DATES:... |
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Documenting Grace An evening of shorts January 11, 2026 @ 3:00 Firehouse Arts and Events Center kuntzandco.orgSponsored by CASCADIA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S FILM FESTIVAL DANCING IN SILK - Since the early 1990s, the art of Khmer classical ballet has found a new life in the ethnic neighborhood of... |
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Description: Relieve stress, relax and restore with a guided meditation, healing sounds and movement with licensed therapist, Layla Jasper. Learn tools to add more relaxation to your life. Bring a cozy set up including a pillow, blanket and cushy yoga mat. DAY/DATES: Mondays / January 12, February 9, March 9 TIME: 6:00-7:00 pm AGES: 18 years and older COST: $15 each date. Pre-registration is required Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search?locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=relax%20%26%20restore&viewMode=list |
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Play in casual games or a tournament with a LIVE soundtrack from Super Smash Bros provided by The Fifth! With setups for Smash, Ultimate and Melee - Extra Controllers will be provided Featuring The Fifth - A jazz, funk and fusion band from Bellingham Washington playing the Super Smash soundtrack LIVE for the first time! |
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Dry January Tasting, try non-alcoholic products before you buy! Thursday January 15th from 4pm to 6pm. Other food and drink available all night, tickets are $5 get yours today, or at...
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TJ takes his new standup tour to Bellingham Immigration, death, grief, belonging, love. It's all to be made fun of on this new show! Fresh off a TV pilot filmed for FX, Haitian comedian TJ is back on the road with new jokes about love, death, grief,... |
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Jump Start 2026: Permission Granted Give yourself permission for whatever you need—to rest, pivot, dream bigger, quit, or start over. Join us for three transformational days with five expert coaches specializing in productivity, mindset, wellness, relationships, and life coaching. Leave with a 90-day game plan, actionable tools, and a room full of women who get it. This isn't another goal-setting workshop—it's where expert coaching becomes accessible and permission replaces performance. January 16-18, 2026 | Hotel Bellwether 
Come out every third Friday to Depot Market Square for free skate! Bring your own roller skates or inlines. Helmets and pads (elbow, knee, and wrist) recommended. DAY/DATES: Fridays / January 16, February 20, March 20 TIME: 6:00-8:00 pm AGES: All (under 18 accompanied by an adult) LOCATION: Depot Market Square COST: FREE Join Backcountry Essentials for a hands-on Ski Tuning Workshop! Whether you’re new to tuning or looking to sharpen your skills, the professionals will guide you through the essentials of ski maintenance—covering edge sharpening and waxing techniques. Learn how to keep your gear in top shape for the slopes this season, ensuring a smoother, faster ride. Perfect for skiers of all levels. Bring your skis! All materials provided! DAY/DATES: Fridays / January 16, February 20, March 20... 
Bellingham TheatreWorks presents Biosphere, a comedy/drama inspired by the dramatic story of Biosphere 2, a controversial environmental experiment in 1991/1992. Four people are sealed in an airtight dome in the desert. For two years they must survive debilitating hunger and dwindling oxygen....
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A live rock show featuring: Third Space Escapade Sonitus |
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As we enter 2026, a year of new beginnings, this four-part sound bath series invites you to nurture your inner garden. Each month focuses on a... |
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Be renewed and soothed with a deeply relaxing soundscape with Kristi. Bring a warm blanket, plenty of padding for your comfort and a small pillow for your head....
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Cordata Gallery is pleased to invite you to ‘David Syre: Mind and Method at Work’, an exhibition focused on the wide range of techniques that make David Syre such a unique artist. From... |
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Join Chanticleer Book Reviews at Village Books for the "Books By the Bay Book Fair!" Meet bestselling authors and find your next great read! This is an annual event co-sponsored by Village Books and Chanticleer Book Reviews. Free, family-friendly event! |
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Visit the Bellingham Waterfront for a 3-night, family-friendly gathering of folk, light, and lore on January 22-24, 2026. Fire & Story is back and better than ever! With sculptural handcrafted wood-burning fires, light art installations, captivating performers, a diverse musical lineup, and multi-sensory experiences, Fire & Story will warm your soul during the cold of winter. Visit the four immersive stages you know and love, plus a new fifth stage with kid-centric programming...
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Sign up for a one-of-a-kind adventure — Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett. This award-winning museum features three floors of exploration,...
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Bellingham Folk Festival Presents: Join us in welcoming the 2026 Folk Festival with a seated listening concert featuring a debut performance from this stunning new trio! Welcome to the 2026 edition and the 12th annual Bellingham Folk Festival! Featuring Laurel Bliss and John Clark 7-7:45 pm Laurel Bliss and John Clark have... |
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Welcome to the 2026 edition and the 12th annual Bellingham Folk Festival! The lights dim, and the room fades. A band hovers on stage right, but on the stage it's just Benny now. The ancient banjo begins to hum, then sing, then rip. With fingers moving impossibly fast, the music begins to vibrate and glow.... |
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Welcome to the 2026 edition and the 12th annual Bellingham Folk Festival! Indulge in a respite from our troublesome, wearisome, modernsome world with the Tradwife stringband! Featuring Tradwife stringband is a quintet of biological women and Moose, traveling the country with some traditional old time music and values. |
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FREE * clothing mending * small appliance repair * knife sharpening * Education * Good VIbes Many of these menders are happy to show you how to do repairs yourself in...
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Sunday, Jan 25, 2026 McIntyre Hall 2501 E College Way , Mount Vernon WA 12:30 Sensory Friendly Access Only 1:00pm Children’s Music Fair 2:00pm Concert Bring your family on a journey to the mountains! Hear Caroline Shaw’s glorious and colorful orchestral adaptation of the beloved book, “The Mountain that Loved a Bird,” narrated by local poet Sati Mookherjee. We’ll tip-toe through the Hall of the Mountain King, hoping to escape A Night on...
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https://www.whatcommuseum.org/event/bits-and-bobs-assemblage-workshop/ Join Renee Sherrer of Social Fabric for an assemblage sculpture workshop inspired by Io Palmer’s installation, Meander (on view through Jan 25). Palmer’s mixed media work evokes the complex nature of the human experience through color, shape, and texture. In this workshop, we’ll take inspiration from Meander to create an expression of ourselves using various bits, bobs, and upcycled materials. Sort through bins of collected items from Social...
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Welcome to the 2026 edition and the 12th annual Bellingham Folk Festival! For the final show of the 2026 Folk Festival we will be bringing back our Femme... |
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An evening of local artistic celebration, we illuminate the Skagit River Walk in Mount Vernon with hundreds of luminaries, watch local performances, and finish...
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You bring sheets, pillows, cardboard, and ingenuity! We provide tape, markers, paper, and 4 chairs. Build an awesome fort in 30 minutes with your team of 2-4 people. After the build, we judge the most creative fort. Then following the award ceremony, each team gets dodgeballs… last fort standing wins best design! DAY/DATE: Friday / January 30 TIME: 6:00-7:30 pm AGES: All ages LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan Community Building COST: $30 per team... |
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Learn some new watercolor skills while enjoying a drink & 2 cream puffs! All supplies & tasty treats provided. Taught by local artist Irene, of Chroma Rex, at Saltadena in downtown Bellingham All skill levels welcome, and beginners encouraged! Open to adults & high schoolers. $65/person, or register with a buddy for a $10 discount Register here: https://chromarex.com/products/watercolor-workshop-at-saltadena-bakery
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Live music, live art, and community - benefiting Northwest Skate Collective Event Page: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/sovrn-sth-session-1-veronica-north-2026-01-31-the-blue-room-bellingham-0f14cc Sovereign Soirées presents the launch of SOVRN.STH (Sovereign South), a new concert... |
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Documenting Grace/Kuntz and Company presents "Wicket" a screendance documentary about Gabriel Jaochico, the breakdancing legend known as Bboy Wicket, directed by Lily Plotkin. Once a global breakdancing icon, Jaochico spent decades hiding his true identity. This documentary traces his rise to fame and his... |
