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Audubon Fourth Sundays at the Museum
2023-09-13 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Join experts from the North Cascades Audubon Society in the John M. Edson Hall of Birds to learn about migration, conservation, birds in peril, and the importance of studying bird specimens today. The exhibit provides a variety of interactives, including video and audio files, and hands-on activities for children. All ages welcome to this drop-in program.

POUND : Rockout - Workout!
2023-09-13 00:00
Join Mind Body & Soul Fitness for this cardio jam session inspired by drumming. POUND is a full body work-out combining cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates inspired movements. We’ll supply RipStix, lightly weighted drumsticks that are made for exercising and yoga mats. This workout is easily modifiable and designed for all fitness levels. Let loose, tone up, gain energy, and rock out with POUND!
6 Punch-Pass $72 / 12 Punch Pass – $130
Mondays and Wednesdays : September 11 – October 18th (12 sessions)

College Day at NEKO Cat Cafe
2023-09-13 00:00
Missing kitties at home? We have 25+ feline friends who might be able to help!
Every Wednesday at NEKO Bellingham, college students get a reduced kitty room cover charge and a special $3 drink menu! It’s the purrfect excuse to avoid your homework (or bring it with).
Book at https://nekocatcafe.com/reservations-bellingham for any Tuesday with the purromo code COLLEGE to visit for just $10!
Be purrrrpared to paw over student IDs on arrival!

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Book Sale | Half Price Day!
2023-09-13 00:00
Location: Lecture Room, Central Library
Browse a huge selection of books, DVDs, and more for all ages. All proceeds benefit Bellingham Public Library. Cash, cards, and checks accepted.

Summer Block Party hosted by Black Noise Records
2023-09-13 00:00
Summer Block Party hosted by Black Noise Records with vendors and live DJs in-store.

Nights of Grief and Mystery
2023-09-13 00:00
An improbable, ceremonial night of words, wonder and spirit work. These Nights have the mark of ourtime upon them, and they’re timely, urgent, alert, steeped in mortal mystery.
A Night of Grief & Mystery combines stories and observations by Canadian author/culture activist Stephen Jenkinson, drawn from his decades of work in palliative care, with original songs/sonics by Canadian recording artist Gregory Hoskins.
About Stephen Jenkinson
Stephen is a Harvard Educated Theologian, Culture Activist, founder of The Orphan Wisdom School. He is the author of Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul, the award-winning book about grief, and dying, and the great love of life. He is the subject of a National Film Board of Canada documentary, Griefwalker. He brings teachings of the ramshackling kind, about honour and grace under pressure, about how we might learn our darkening times. His new book, Come of Age: The Case for Elderhood in a Time of Trouble, wonders about elderhood in an age of age-intolerance, and about the withering of the World Tree. https://orphanwisdom.com/
About Gregory Hoskins
Gregory Hoskins’ career spans 11 recordings over 27 years and record deals on 3 continents. Hoskins’ lyrics and voice tend to break and bind at the same time in songs that are steeped in beauty and a muscular type of sorrow…and he does it over propulsive grooves, brooding electric guitar work, and rich sonics. He and the band use those sonic textures to underpin Jenkinson’s readings, too, using swirls of drums, bass, guitar textures, and synth throbs along with vocal harmonies, trumpet, and live looping. Material from his most recent release, Vain + Alone, is featured in the Nights of Grief and Mystery.
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Concerts for Turbulent Times they surely are. We aren’t poets – we wouldn’t claim that – but the evenings are poetic. They are musical and grave and raucous and stilling, which probably means they are theatrical. They are ceremonial, you could say. They are nights devoted to the ragged mysteries of being human, and so grief and endings of all kinds appear.

World's Best Trivia @ Culture Cafe
2023-09-13 00:00
Since 2018 in beautiful downtown Bellingham, Culture Cafe has hosted World’s Best Trivia with Quizmaster Randall Monday evenings at 7:00pm. Teams get together in the spirit of casual competition and serious fun for weekly prizes, exclusive food & drink specials, and a guaranteed good time! Bring your crew, or make some new friends as you gather in the safe & inclusive environment at Culture Cafe

Thursdays at Gruff with Tenderpile's Smile Aisle
2023-09-12 00:00
Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle is a jazz trio out of Bellingham consisting of eight string guitar, keyboard, and drums. The concept of this project is to play music that is melodic and easy to listen to, while also being subtly complex and technical, in a configuration suited for the most intimate spaces. Focusing on the music of the Pat Metheny Group, Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle aims to showcase this selection of instrumental deep cuts as a key ingredient for a perfectly relaxed and social environment.

Cat Valley -- Weep Wave -- Cat Positive | Make.Shift Art Space
2023-09-12 00:00
Come celebrate Cat Valleys new records with us on September 15! With supporting bands Cat Positive and Weep Wave.
Doors 8PM, Music 8:30PM
$12 at the door, $10 in advance

MegaZapper Electrical Show
2023-09-12 00:00
Loud, scary fun for the whole family!
Join us every weekend as we unlock electricity’s greatest secrets, recreating the greatest demonstrations in the history of electrical science—right before your eyes! Witness death-defying demonstrations including The MegaZapper, one of the largest lightning machines in the country, and the Cage of Doom, where visitors can interact with 4.6 million volts of electricity and take the selfie of a lifetime!
Everything you Need to Know:

Every Saturday and Sunday at 2:30PM, each Show lasts about one hour

The electrifying experience is only an additional $5 on top of general admission.

Not recommended for children under 5

Strong electric fields will be present during the Show, so it is not recommended for anyone with pacemakers or other internal electronic devices

Cell phones, cameras and other external electronic devices welcome

Guests 18 and older will have the opportunity to take a “selfie of a lifetime” inside the Cage of Doom after the Show

More About the Show:
This live presentation showcases a variety of electrical devices including Whimhurst static electricity machines, Van de Graaff generators, Leyden jars, lightning rods, electric eels, Edison’s lightbulb, the War of the Currents, musical lightning machines, The Cage of Doom, and features one of the largest Tesla coils in the country, The MegaZapper!
This jam-packed hour of science and history is perfect for families, group tours, school field trips, and even couples looking for a one-of-a-kind activity. “Especially if you’re planning a first date,” suggests Jenkins. “The Cage of Doom is a great place to see if you’re really made for each other.”
MegaZapper Electrical Show Saturday or Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm, with additional Shows on special occasions, so check our SPARK Event Calendar for the next available MegaZapper Electrical Show for an experience you’ll never forget.
*Warning: People with pacemakers, defibrillators, heart monitors, should not attend the MegaZapper Show without prior approval. Special arrangements can be made. **Not recommended for toddlers and infants, or anyone unable to enjoy occasional bursts of loud, bright bolts of lightning.
“There’s nothing like standing in the presence of 4.6 million volts of loose electricity to help a person grasp the true meaning of the term ‘Force of Nature’”

New Student Orientation!
2023-09-12 00:00
Are you a new student for Summer or Fall 2023? Then New Student Orientation is for you!
Orientation is an opportunity for you to learn how to navigate campus and introduce you to the Orca community. Orientation is required for all WCC students who are new to college. During the program, you will begin to build a network of resources that will help you to start your WCC journey on the right path. Orientation includes these activities:

A campus tour
A chance to connect with other new students
Interactions with faculty and staff
Sessions on college success, how to explore your academic and career goals, etc.
Enrollment in your first quarter’s classes

Open Mic
2023-09-12 00:00
Hosted by the inimitable Laura Tams and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to hear the freshest music, be among friends & have your faith renewed.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728

POUND : Rockout ‑ Workout! — Downtown Bellingham
2023-09-12 00:00
Join Mind Body & Soul Fitness for this cardio jam session inspired by drumming. POUND is a full body work-out combining cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates inspired movements. We’ll supply RipStix, lightly weighted drumsticks that are made for exercising and yoga mats. This workout is easily modifiable and designed for all fitness levels. Let loose, tone up, gain energy, and rock out with POUND!
6 Punch-Pass $72 / 12 Punch Pass – $130

Last Gasp of Summer Run – A Saucony partnered All-Paces Run*
2023-09-12 00:00
We’ll be celebrating a last hoorah to summer with this season ending celebration on the run!
Take a sunny (fingers crossed) run down the boardwalk in ultralight Saucony Kinvara or springy Endorphin Speed demo shoes.
Enjoy summer treats, a game, GU Energy Gel samples and chance to win prizes, too!
*We aim to make our weekly All Paces Runs welcoming and encouraging for all. Andy and Angela lead this fun group of runners each Tuesday night, rain or shine!
Weekly All-Paces Runs are 20min. out, 20 min. back.
These are people only events (sorry, no doggies).

Trails to Taps Relay
2023-07-18 00:00
Teams of 5-10 runners explore 30+ miles of trails, roads, and parks with leg lengths between 1.6 miles and 5 miles. Each transition spot is one of 10 local breweries and cideries throughout Bellingham.
It all ends with an After Party and a pint glass and free fill for participants. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and the costume contest winner receives merchandise from the local breweries and cideries.
This event is 21+ and benefits Lydia Place, a nonprofit, community-based agency serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Whatcom County since 1989.

Beer Coin sale at Stones Throw Brewery — Stones Throw Brewery
2023-07-18 00:00
Join us for our Full Moon Coin Sale September 29th during business hours! 5 coins for $30 and each one is good for any drink on tap!
*available only in our Fairhaven Taproom

Imagine Music & Arts Festival 2023
2023-07-18 00:00
Imagine Music & Arts Festival 2023, Hosted at Doe Bay Resort & Retreat, 107 Doe Bay Rd, Olga, WA 98279, USA, Fri Sep 8th 2023, 10:00 am – Sun Sep 10th 2023, 4:00 pm PDT.

Wildcrafter's Workshop: Fireweed Intensive
2023-07-18 00:00
Please join naturalist and trained botanist, Jazmen Yoder, and herbalist, Amy Gibson of Goldstatus Botanicals in this fireweed-focused wildcrafting course! In this course we will learn several uses for fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium).
Our Fireweed Intensive course will include: How and when to forage fireweed, Fermenting fireweed for tea, How to pickle and preserve fireweed shoots, Ethnobotanical history of fireweed, Ecology of fireweed, How to make fireweed cordage, and Wild tea party with fireweed! There are so many uses for this special plant, and we’ll be covering many of them! By the end of this class, you will have expertise knowledge about fireweed from its ecological importance to ways humans can benefit from its medicine and edibility.
Sign up now! Space is limited!

Madagascar The Musical
2023-07-18 00:00
The Dark Eighties Cult 80s Hits dance party features DJs playing goth, synth pop, dark wave, post punk, industrial and more from the 1980s.

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip-hop Hippo, and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical adventure.
The family-friendly musical features new original music and a colorful cast of larger-than-life characters from the iconic film. Madagascar the Musical features everyone’s favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Complete with high-energy dance numbers and plenty of comedic shenanigans, this story of friendship, hope, and adventure will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

Whatcom County Farm Tour
2023-07-18 00:00
Join us during September Eat Local Month for the Whatcom County Farm Tour on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM!
Each farm location on the tour offers a unique opportunity to meet the folks who grow and raise local food and learn more about how that food makes it from the farm to our plates.
Check back soon for information on which farms will be included on the tour this year. This self-guided event is FREE for all ages!

Walk to Defeat ALS
2023-07-18 00:00
Join us on Saturday, September 16 at Zuanich Point Park in Bellingham as we march together toward a cure for ALS.
Your participation in the Walk to Defeat ALS directly impacts people living with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) and their families at the local level. Through education, support groups, access to care, research, and advocacy, we are working to defeat ALS and provide hope to people living with ALS and their families.
For additional information contact Justin Taft at justin.taft@als.org or 206-703-3517. Register for free at http://web.alsa.org/WalkBellingham.

PNWaffle Festival
2023-07-18 00:00
Our PNWaffle Festival will feature live music from Jan Peters, artists, vendors and of course, delicious waffles from around the world!

SPIN Dance Ice Cream Social
2023-07-18 00:00
Let’s end summer with a special SPIN Dance! Bellingham Parks and Recreation and the Max Higbee Center will host an Ice Cream Social at Depot Market Square for individuals with disabilities.
Everyone 14 and older is invited to dance with us to music provided by Glitt3r Lyfe’s Aireekah!
Please pre-register for this special event

NWAC North Region Volleyball Tournament
2023-07-18 00:00
NWAC North Region Volleyball Tournament is being held at Whatcom Community College.
The tournament has three volleyball teams coming to Whatcom C.C. to play volleyball in a early season crossover. Come out and watch some great Orca Volleyball.

The WAVE - Fine Art Gala
2023-07-18 00:00
WAVE! Fine art and fine wine! Join us at the Vault wine bar and bistro for a delightful evening to view juried art and artisans. The Artists will be in attendance, to mingle and answer questions as well as the jurors. There will also be a silent auction to support the Blaine Arts Council.
Please join us for the 1st ever annual WAVE art by the sea event. This is an exclusive ticked event, contact Blaine Arts Council for ticket information.

Bellingham Off-Road Triathlon
2023-07-17 00:00
Recently featured in Triathlete Magazine in their “Triathlete’s 2023 Guide to the Best Tris for a Good Time!” Swim, mountain bike, and trail run at the Bellingham Off-Road Triathlon!
The course includes an 800-meter freshwater swim in Lake Padden, 9K of challenging mountain bike single track, and a 4.1K trail run along the lakeshore through lush forests and big trees. This is a true Pacific Northwest adventure in a race!
The race can be done solo or as a relay team. New for 2023, the Bellingham Off-Road Triathlon is USAT sanctioned!

Seaside BBQ
2023-07-17 00:00
Join us for our Summer BBQ’s on the lawn, featuring local breweries, great food, live music, games, face painting, family activities, and Sugar Shack Ice Cream Truck.
Tickets available at the door include BBQ dinner featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, fried pickles and elotes, drinks, and dessert by the sea.
Live Music from Ron Garheart Band | Featuring Aslan Brewing Co.

2023 Handbags for Housing
2023-07-17 00:00
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Join us for cabanas, cocktails, and couture at this year’s Handbags for Housing 2023 Riviera Chic edition. No need to jet set away to Europe—grab your sandals or stilettos, your best pals, and get ready for fashion, fun, and philanthropy!
This year’s event will take place at the Fisherman’s Pavilion overlooking beautiful Bellingham Bay. Enjoy an evening filled with a runway show, exclusive live handbag auction, live entertainment, beauty bar, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and shop-til-you-drop at our legendary Handbag Bazaar! Joie de vivre! Bisous, bisous!
Ticket sales and information: http://www.handbagsforhousing.com/
Sponsored by: San Juan Broadband, Benefiting: Lydia Place

Nature Walk at Heather Meadows
2023-07-17 00:00
Take a walk with a naturalist and trained botanist to one of the most beautiful areas in the North Cascades. The park-like setting of Heather Meadows offers several trails, picturesque views, and incredible biodiversity of wildlife.
At an elevation of ~4,300ft above sea level, Heather Meadows has close-up views of Kulshan (Mt. Baker stratovolcano), Shuksan, Table Mountain, and the jagged peaks of the North Cascades and Coast Range. This course is a casual walk through your new favorite habitat! You will learn the names of subalpine flora and fauna and the natural history of the area. Wear your hiking boots and bring a camera! This trip is one you don’t want to miss!

Commercial Street Block Party – Nerd Night
2023-07-17 00:00
Come join us for all-ages fun on the 1300 block of Commercial Street as we celebrate Nerd Night in downtown Bellingham! Spotlights for this month include the interactive Circus Stylings of Wren! Activities include face painting, chalk art, games, pinball, flow arts, food trucks, small business shopping and more. Presented by: Third Planet, Mo’s Parlor, WinkWink, MW Soapworks, Brandywine Kitchen, JoJoe’s Doughnuts, Garden Path Fermentation, and the Downtown Bellingham Partnership
