Free Fridays in the Make.Shift Open Art Studio!

From 1-3 PM on Fridays, 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)! Refreshm......More

From 1-3 PM on Fridays, 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

Makeshift Art Space, 306 Flora St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States

Free Fridays

Come to MakeShift!! We have an open art space for anyone to come in and use our art supplies. Paint, Draw, Watercolor and anything your heart desires. Our art space is open from 1-3 pm on Fridays. 

Makeshift Art Space, 306 Flora St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States

Cascadia Dreams: A Fundraiser for Whatcom Land Trust

    A Fundraiser for Whatcom Land Trust Saturday, August 23rd, 5:00pm Hotel Leo Ballroom, 1224 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham Doors Open/Reception: 5:00 PM Film: 6:00 PM Optional Dinner: 7:00 PM (make dinner reservations here) Tickets: $18 (Get Tickets here)($15 ticket + $3 h......More

    A Fundraiser for Whatcom Land Trust Saturday, August 23rd, 5:00pm Hotel Leo Ballroom, 1224 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham Doors Open/Reception: 5:00 PM Film: 6:00 PM Optional Dinner: 7:00 PM (make dinner reservations here) Tickets: $18 (Get Tickets here)($15 ticket + $3 handling fee, each, covering payment processing, event coordination, and administrative costs)  Celebrate the sublime landscapes of the Pacific Northwest at Cascadia Dreams, a multimedia presentation featuring stunning images and mesmerizing video of our local mountains, rivers, beaches, and the Salish Sea, accompanied by a soul-stirring soundtrack composed and performed by World Flute Master Gary Stroutsos. This special presentation highlights the passionate photography of John D’Onofrio and Lance Ekhart (with additional time-lapse video by Brett Baunton) in an elegiac tapestry of sight and sound that includes images and video as well as Stroutsos’ score performed by some of the Pacific Northwest’s most innovative musicians. “Stroutsos’ flute provides an evocative accompaniment to the luminous landscapes of the North Cascades, wilderness coast, islands, and Salish Sea” – Cascadia Weekly        

hotel leo, 1224 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, 98225

Old City Hall History Tours

Most Sundays, 1 – 2pm | Old City Hall Included with admission/Members free Take a fun, informative tour through Old City Hall and down to the basement to see the historic jail rooms, including a padded cell from the days of prohibition. Our tour guides will give an over......More

Most Sundays, 1 – 2pm | Old City Hall Included with admission/Members free Take a fun, informative tour through Old City Hall and down to the basement to see the historic jail rooms, including a padded cell from the days of prohibition. Our tour guides will give an overview about the architecture of the venerable building, as well as the history of the early days of Bellingham. Tours begin on the first–floor lobby. Visit www.whatcommuseum.org/explore/docent-tours/ for the tour schedule.

Old City Hall, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States

Deep Relaxation and Intro to Yi Ren Qigong

Relax, refresh your creative spirit.  Stress and worry are the creative flow inhibitors.  Join us for this weekly guided session.  Nothing to do but follow my voice and enter a deeply refined and peaceful space inside.  After a while follow my moves as I lead you in Yi ......More

Relax, refresh your creative spirit.  Stress and worry are the creative flow inhibitors.  Join us for this weekly guided session.  Nothing to do but follow my voice and enter a deeply refined and peaceful space inside.  After a while follow my moves as I lead you in Yi Ren Qigong moves.  In the first part we rest deeply and in the second, enliven, rebalance and harmonize your energy system.  Renew your creative juices!  It’s easy and effortless.

Miriam S. Drake, M.Ed., L.M.H.C., 1313 East Maple Street, Suite 102, Bellingham, 98225

Life Drawing Bellingham

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 en......More

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 poses are timed, starting with shorter poses to warm up, gradually building up to longer poses, with breaks throughout. ** Stay up to date & Follow us on instagram @lifedrawingbellingham + Join our mailing list at www.lifedrawingbellingham.com **

Karate Church, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, 98225

Josh Turner: This Country Music Thing Tour

Twenty-plus years after a truly epic debut, MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is still as clear and consistent as ever. But as the South Carolina native knows, “consistent” has never meant “static.” Turner has seen the trends come and go and soldiered through t......More

Twenty-plus years after a truly epic debut, MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is still as clear and consistent as ever. But as the South Carolina native knows, “consistent” has never meant “static.” Turner has seen the trends come and go and soldiered through the ups and downs of an often fickle business. He’s stayed true to himself and, with his 10th studio album This Country Music Thing, he’s in a sweet spot of creative confidence. Pairing the hard twang of telecasters with driving rhythms, prominent fiddle-and-steel licks, and saloon-style piano, the vibrant mix is still led by Turner’s cavernous vocals — a showcase not just of the depths it can sink to, but also its dynamic, road-tested grit.

Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States

Free Fridays in the Make.Shift Open Art Studio!

From 1-3 PM on Fridays, 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)! Refreshm......More

From 1-3 PM on Fridays, 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

Makeshift Art Space, 306 Flora St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States

Lummi Island Art Tour

Lummi Island, Lummi Island, WA, United States

Deep Relaxation and Intro to Yi Ren Qigong

Relax, refresh your creative spirit.  Stress and worry are the creative flow inhibitors.  Join us for this weekly guided session.  Nothing to do but follow my voice and enter a deeply refined and peaceful space inside.  After a while follow my moves as I lead you in Yi ......More

Relax, refresh your creative spirit.  Stress and worry are the creative flow inhibitors.  Join us for this weekly guided session.  Nothing to do but follow my voice and enter a deeply refined and peaceful space inside.  After a while follow my moves as I lead you in Yi Ren Qigong moves.  In the first part we rest deeply and in the second, enliven, rebalance and harmonize your energy system.  Renew your creative juices!  It’s easy and effortless.

Miriam S. Drake, M.Ed., L.M.H.C., 1313 East Maple Street, Suite 102, Bellingham, 98225

Life Drawing Bellingham

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 en......More

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 poses are timed, starting with shorter poses to warm up, gradually building up to longer poses, with breaks throughout. ** Stay up to date & Follow us on instagram @lifedrawingbellingham + Join our mailing list at www.lifedrawingbellingham.com **

Karate Church, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, 98225

BMC matinee program with Bellissima Brass

    Bellingham Music Club opens its 110th season with Bellissima Brass, an all-women quintet that plays an all-women composers program for horn, trumpet, tuba and trombone. Michelle Rockwood, Karolyn Labes, Shelly Devlin, Amy Kavanagh, and Emma Eliason will perform work......More

    Bellingham Music Club opens its 110th season with Bellissima Brass, an all-women quintet that plays an all-women composers program for horn, trumpet, tuba and trombone. Michelle Rockwood, Karolyn Labes, Shelly Devlin, Amy Kavanagh, and Emma Eliason will perform works by Gwyneth Walker, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, Barbara York, and Florence Price. Join us right after Labor Day for a matinee concert on Wednesday, September 3, at 10:30am, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St. in Bellingham. Free, open to all, and family friendly. This is BMC’s gift to the community! More information about BMC’s season and endeavors on https://bellinghammusicclub.org/        

Trinity Lutheran Church in Bellingham, 119 Texas St., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States

Mat Kearney

    Over his career, Mat Kearney has released seven studio LPs. The self-titled “song explorer” claimed the #1 spot on iTunes due to the success of his 2011 album Young Love, topped multiple Billboard charts, made four entries into the Hot 100, and had over 2.5 billion ......More

    Over his career, Mat Kearney has released seven studio LPs. The self-titled “song explorer” claimed the #1 spot on iTunes due to the success of his 2011 album Young Love, topped multiple Billboard charts, made four entries into the Hot 100, and had over 2.5 billion global streams. Kearney, a multi-Platinum songwriter and producer, has performed live on The Today Show, Ellen, The Tonight Show, Letterman, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Throughout his career, Kearney garnered rave reviews from USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, People, Billboard, PARADE, and Marie Claire. While on tour, Kearney has shared the road with everyone from John Mayer to NEEDTOBREATHE. Kearney’s music can’t be confined by genre, with each album being different from the last. Some songs incorporate hip-hop and folk pop, while others lean towards soft rock, and some even include EDM!        

Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States

Two Theatre Troupes Forming

Are you age 50+? Whether you’re a seasoned performer or simply curious, this is YOUR chance to get involved in a lively and welcoming theatrical group. Lights, laughter, and lots of fun! No charge. Donations appreciated for start-up expenses. Facilitated by BSAC Member ......More

Are you age 50+? Whether you’re a seasoned performer or simply curious, this is YOUR chance to get involved in a lively and welcoming theatrical group. Lights, laughter, and lots of fun! No charge. Donations appreciated for start-up expenses. Facilitated by BSAC Member Dawn Anderson. You are welcome to start at any of the September sessions. (Sept. 4, 11, 25)    The Golden Players: We need YOUR help in creating our first Variety Show, directed by Dawn, featuring 10-15 loosely – connected holiday-themed acts, most performed solo or in small groups, with a few entire troupe acts. The performance area accommodates wheelchair and/or physically frail entertainers. With places to sit, if needed. In addition to BSAC shows, you have the option to participate in our variety show traveling troupe performances.   Storytellers: We will produce two Plays each year that are designed specifically for older adults, accommodating the abilities of seniors. Stories will feature older characters in current situations in older persons’ lives, in age-appropriate roles. Readers Theater is also an option, where actors can hold the script in their hands or hide it.   We need YOUR help to make this idea a reality. Are you interested in directing the first play? (You get to decide which play +  the rehearsal day/time/location)    We need YOU!  Are you an actor? (Both Troupes)    The Golden Players: Are you a comedian, singer, musician, dancer, juggler / prop manipulator, magician / illusionist, clown / mime, puppeteer / ventriloquist, poet, emcee … ???  Perhaps you have an idea for a group variety act but need other entertainers to perform it with you. Come with your ideas + we’ll help you bring them to life!   Or is behind-the-scenes more your style? (Both Troupes) Are you a director, stage manager, writer, set designer / builder, costumer, prop master, sound / light tech, music DJ, photographer, videographer, admin: co-facilitator or coordinator: communications, finance, volunteer, travel troupe, education, or assist at shows … ???   Open to all skill levels, no experience necessary. Whether you have a passion for the spotlight or prefer to support from behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in these productions!   Education Let us know if you are interested in being taught/mentored – or – teaching/mentoring entertainer or behind-the-scenes areas … ???    New to BSAC? All Theatre Troupe participants are members of the Bellingham Senior Activity Center (BSAC). If you’re new to BSAC, feel free to join us as a BSAC visitor for up to three sessions. If you enjoy yourself and want to continue as a Theatre Troupe participant, you will then need to apply to the BSAC. The membership fee is $60 for one year from the date of purchase. (financial hardship scholarships available) In addition to participating in the Theatre Troupe, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in over 100 programs and activities each month! Most are offered at no additional charge, including your Theatre Troupe participation.  

Two Theatre Troupes Forming

Are you age 50+? Whether you’re a seasoned performer or simply curious, this is YOUR chance to get involved in a lively and welcoming theatrical group. Lights, laughter, and lots of fun! No charge. Donations appreciated for start-up expenses. Facilitated by BSAC Member ......More

Are you age 50+? Whether you’re a seasoned performer or simply curious, this is YOUR chance to get involved in a lively and welcoming theatrical group. Lights, laughter, and lots of fun! No charge. Donations appreciated for start-up expenses. Facilitated by BSAC Member Dawn Anderson. You are welcome to start at any of the September sessions. (Sept. 4, 11, 25)    The Golden Players: We need YOUR help in creating our first Variety Show, directed by Dawn, featuring 10-15 loosely – connected holiday-themed acts, most performed solo or in small groups, with a few entire troupe acts. The performance area accommodates wheelchair and/or physically frail entertainers. With places to sit, if needed. In addition to BSAC shows, you have the option to participate in our variety show traveling troupe performances.   Storytellers: We will produce two Plays each year that are designed specifically for older adults, accommodating the abilities of seniors. Stories will feature older characters in current situations in older persons’ lives, in age-appropriate roles. Readers Theater is also an option, where actors can hold the script in their hands or hide it.   We need YOUR help to make this idea a reality. Are you interested in directing the first play? (You get to decide which play +  the rehearsal day/time/location)    We need YOU!  Are you an actor? (Both Troupes)    The Golden Players: Are you a comedian, singer, musician, dancer, juggler / prop manipulator, magician / illusionist, clown / mime, puppeteer / ventriloquist, poet, emcee … ???  Perhaps you have an idea for a group variety act but need other entertainers to perform it with you. Come with your ideas + we’ll help you bring them to life!   Or is behind-the-scenes more your style? (Both Troupes) Are you a director, stage manager, writer, set designer / builder, costumer, prop master, sound / light tech, music DJ, photographer, videographer, admin: co-facilitator or coordinator: communications, finance, volunteer, travel troupe, education, or assist at shows … ???   Open to all skill levels, no experience necessary. Whether you have a passion for the spotlight or prefer to support from behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in these productions!   Education Let us know if you are interested in being taught/mentored – or – teaching/mentoring entertainer or behind-the-scenes areas … ???    New to BSAC? All Theatre Troupe participants are members of the Bellingham Senior Activity Center (BSAC). If you’re new to BSAC, feel free to join us as a BSAC visitor for up to three sessions. If you enjoy yourself and want to continue as a Theatre Troupe participant, you will then need to apply to the BSAC. The membership fee is $60 for one year from the date of purchase. (financial hardship scholarships available) In addition to participating in the Theatre Troupe, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in over 100 programs and activities each month! Most are offered at no additional charge, including your Theatre Troupe participation.  

Free Fridays in the Make.Shift Open Art Studio!

From 1-3 PM on Fridays, 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)! Refreshm......More

From 1-3 PM on Fridays, 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

Makeshift Art Space, 306 Flora St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States

Free Fridays

Come to MakeShift!! We have an open art space for anyone to come in and use our art supplies. Paint, Draw, Watercolor and anything your heart desires. Our art space is open from 1-3 pm on Fridays. 

Makeshift Art Space, 306 Flora St, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States

BMC Night Beat presents Bellissima Brass

    Bellingham Music Club opens its 110th season with Bellissima Brass, an all-women quintet that plays an all-women composers program for horn, trumpet, tuba and trombone. Michelle Rockwood, Karolyn Labes, Shelly Devlin, Amy Kavanagh, and Emma Eliason will perform work......More

    Bellingham Music Club opens its 110th season with Bellissima Brass, an all-women quintet that plays an all-women composers program for horn, trumpet, tuba and trombone. Michelle Rockwood, Karolyn Labes, Shelly Devlin, Amy Kavanagh, and Emma Eliason will perform works by Gwyneth Walker, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, Barbara York, and Florence Price. Join us right after Labor Day, for the full-length “Night Beat” concert on Friday, September 5, 7:30pm at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham. No ticket purchase required we suggest a $20 donation. All are welcome and students are always free! Find out more about BMC’s season and endeavors on https://bellinghammusicclub.org/          

First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225

Old City Hall History Tours

Most Sundays, 1 – 2pm | Old City Hall Included with admission/Members free Take a fun, informative tour through Old City Hall and down to the basement to see the historic jail rooms, including a padded cell from the days of prohibition. Our tour guides will give an over......More

Most Sundays, 1 – 2pm | Old City Hall Included with admission/Members free Take a fun, informative tour through Old City Hall and down to the basement to see the historic jail rooms, including a padded cell from the days of prohibition. Our tour guides will give an overview about the architecture of the venerable building, as well as the history of the early days of Bellingham. Tours begin on the first–floor lobby. Visit www.whatcommuseum.org/explore/docent-tours/ for the tour schedule.

Old City Hall, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States

Deep Relaxation and Intro to Yi Ren Qigong

Relax, refresh your creative spirit.  Stress and worry are the creative flow inhibitors.  Join us for this weekly guided session.  Nothing to do but follow my voice and enter a deeply refined and peaceful space inside.  After a while follow my moves as I lead you in Yi ......More

Relax, refresh your creative spirit.  Stress and worry are the creative flow inhibitors.  Join us for this weekly guided session.  Nothing to do but follow my voice and enter a deeply refined and peaceful space inside.  After a while follow my moves as I lead you in Yi Ren Qigong moves.  In the first part we rest deeply and in the second, enliven, rebalance and harmonize your energy system.  Renew your creative juices!  It’s easy and effortless.

Miriam S. Drake, M.Ed., L.M.H.C., 1313 East Maple Street, Suite 102, Bellingham, 98225

Life Drawing Bellingham

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 en......More

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 poses are timed, starting with shorter poses to warm up, gradually building up to longer poses, with breaks throughout. ** Stay up to date & Follow us on instagram @lifedrawingbellingham + Join our mailing list at www.lifedrawingbellingham.com **

Karate Church, 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, 98225