There’s always plenty to do in Whatcom County. Have you made your plans for this weekend? WhatcomTalk can help, with our rundown of events happening in and around Bellingham for the weekend of August 2–4. And don’t forget to check our full events calendar for all the great local goings-on this weekend.
- It’s time again for the annual Makayla’s Street Jam 3 on 3 basketball tournament in Ferndale.
- Cheer on the Missoula Children’s Theatre campers at their performances of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs.
- The Jansen Art Center’s annual fundraising event, Art in the Alley, brings live music, art activities, demonstrations, a beer and wine garden, barbecue and more to downtown Lynden.
- Celebrate Heady Virtual Reality’s expansion.
- Bring the little ones to Bellingham Kids’ Fest!
- Start your monthly Art Walk exploration at Make.Shift Gallery.
- Take in incredible works of art by Willem de Kooning, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock and many more at Western Gallery’s Systems of Viewing exhibit.
- What could be more magical than a bioluminescent paddle with the Community Boating Center on Bellingham Bay?
- Listen to Seattle-based musician and marimbist Erin Jorgensen—and eat pancakes!—as he brings Bach & Pancakes to Bellingham’s Alternative Library.
- Enjoy a memorable night of dance at the FireHouse Arts and Events Center performance of Graffiti Dance Theater.
- There’s always something compelling on-screen at the Pickford Film Center. Check out their full schedule, which includes a screening of Repo Man on Saturday night.
- This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour and the Whatcom Museum is showcasing select artworks from several participating artists.
- Join a drumming circle.
WhatcomTalk aims to be your source for positive information and events happening in Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden and throughout Whatcom County. If you have a suggestion for a post, send us a note at submit@whatcomtalk.com. For more events and to learn what’s happening in Bellingham and the surrounding area, visit our events calendar. To submit an event of your own, visit our events calendar and click on the green “Post Your Event” button.
Featured photo by Jack Otto