The WhatcomTalk Events Calendar shares things to do around Whatcom County including Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine and beyond. Find fun activities and adventures throughout the region on our comprehensive events calendar. Have an event that isn’t listed? Click the green “Post your Event” button and our editors will review and approve within two business days.
The South Fork Valley Community Association (SFVCA) is pleased to present
Project NeighborShare funded by a “Project Neighborly” grant from the Whatcom Community Foundation. Project NeighborShare involves a series of five panel discussions featuring folks from around the South Fork Valley region sharing their particular sets of skills.
These presentations, running from March through May 2018 at the Van Zandt Community Hall, enable neighbors from various walks of life and locales in the eastern Whatcom County Foothills to share their expertise and learn from one another while enjoying a bountiful buffet provided by area eateries.
Getting acquainted, exploring opportunities, and learning new skills while enjoying fantastic local food…what’s not to like about that? All are welcome to partake in this community-wide exchange of knowledge, ideas and plain old neighborly chitchat.
Panel #5: “Nurturing Your Inner Artist.”
From needlepoint to jewelry, crafty locals reveal their secrets.…Need a new hobby? Want to improve on your current skills? Want to create that special handmade gift for Aunt Agnes, but you’re not sure where to start? Learn how to bring “homemade” into your home, with tips and advice from imaginative and handy neighbors.
Featuring:
• Tina Bixby, working with clay
• Kandi Buckner Persson-Tiphareth, painting and jewelry
• Candice Leonard, Needlecraft
With dinner supplied by
• The Road House Bar & Grille
Admission is free. Everyone welcome.
The Lynden Craft and Antique Show returns to the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds,
Thursday October 18 through Saturday October 20, 2018.
Shoppers will enjoy perusing the familiar and new fun finds of over 100 artisans, crafters and vintage dealers. Handmade toffee and truffles, jewelry, home and holiday decor, gourmet foods, vintage and re-purposed treasures will fill the Expo Building.
Hours are Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
General Admission is $6, Seniors ages 60 and over $5.00. Children 12 and under are free. Entrance fee includes return privileges to the show. Free parking.
More information at:
http://www.facebook.com/LyndenCraftandAntiqueShow
The Lynden Craft and Antique Show returns to the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds,
Thursday October 18 through Saturday October 20, 2018.
Shoppers will enjoy perusing the familiar and new fun finds of over 100 artisans, crafters and vintage dealers. Handmade toffee and truffles, jewelry, home and holiday decor, gourmet foods, vintage and re-purposed treasures will fill the Expo Building.
Hours are Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
General Admission is $6, Seniors ages 60 and over $5.00. Children 12 and under are free. Entrance fee includes return privileges to the show. Free parking.
More information at:
http://www.facebook.com/LyndenCraftandAntiqueShow
The 3rd annual Bellingham SeaFeast is set for Sept. 21-22 downtown and at Squalicum Harbor. Last fall’s SeaFeast attracted more than 10,000 people who enjoyed 40,000 servings of seafood, including salmon, grilled oysters, fish tacos and more. Bellingham SeaFeast 2018 will jump-start on Sept. 21 with FisherPoets on Bellingham Bay performing downtown, presenting poetry, songs and stories. On Sept. 22, the festival will unfold all day on sites donated by the Port of Bellingham – in Zuanich Point Park and on specified docks. Highlights include competitions, dock tours, children’s games, demonstrations, live entertainment and the centerpiece of the entire event: Seafood!
Enter to win raffle prizes donated by each vendor on site!
All Proceeds Go Toward our Children’s Programing
$1 per ticket, 12 for $10 or 25 for $20
30 interior booths, 26 outdoor booths
Vendor Booth Decorating Contest!
Decided on by the customers!
FREE CHILDCARE so you can shop.
For more information and vendor highlight posts, please check our event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/265618747368019/permalink/278249316104962/
The 3rd annual Bellingham SeaFeast is set for Sept. 21-22 downtown and at Squalicum Harbor. Last fall’s SeaFeast attracted more than 10,000 people who enjoyed 40,000 servings of seafood, including salmon, grilled oysters, fish tacos and more. Bellingham SeaFeast 2018 will jump-start on Sept. 21 with FisherPoets on Bellingham Bay performing downtown, presenting poetry, songs and stories. On Sept. 22, the festival will unfold all day on sites donated by the Port of Bellingham – in Zuanich Point Park and on specified docks. Highlights include competitions, dock tours, children’s games, demonstrations, live entertainment and the centerpiece of the entire event: Seafood!
Bring that broken necklace or earring to Gayle Mitterer’s class on jewelry repair and learn how to fix it! Tools and some replacement parts will be available. Space is limited; registration required.
The Lynden Craft and Antique Show returns to the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds,
Thursday October 18 through Saturday October 20, 2018.
Shoppers will enjoy perusing the familiar and new fun finds of over 100 artisans, crafters and vintage dealers. Handmade toffee and truffles, jewelry, home and holiday decor, gourmet foods, vintage and re-purposed treasures will fill the Expo Building.
Hours are Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
General Admission is $6, Seniors ages 60 and over $5.00. Children 12 and under are free. Entrance fee includes return privileges to the show. Free parking.
More information at:
http://www.facebook.com/LyndenCraftandAntiqueShow
Thursday, October 18 will be the Opening Reception for the “Falling Out of the Box Jewelry Challenge” at the Jansen Art Center. This year’s challenge is inspired by torch songs and will involve creating a wearable piece of metal jewelry. Artists of all skill level are encouraged to participate – the challenge involves the fabrication of metal jewelry from supplies provided in the mystery Material Box. In order to participate, artists register by purchasing a Material Box. The boxes will be mailed to participating artists the first week of September, and the deadline to return completed projects is October 12, 2018.
This year there are over 35 participants, 14 of which participated last year. Two of the top four artists from 2017 are back again to create and compete! There are artists from all over, including Australia, Alberta, Arkansas, Alaska, Canada, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas and ten different cities in the state of Washington. Each artist will get five weeks to complete their piece using the identical materials given in their box, who will then get evaluated by a panel of judges and then by the attendees for the People’s Choice Awards.
There will be live music from Paul Klein, a beautiful pianist. The Firehall Cafe will be open and serving beer and wine, with delicious foods like sandwiches, soups and salads. Feel free to walk around the center and enjoy the four other Fall Exhibits, featuring incredible artists like Cynthia Camlin.
Children’s Program Fundraiser!
**FREE ADMISSION**
The Great Love A-Fair – A Vendor, Artisan Craft Event
**A Juried Vendor Event**
Enter to win raffle prizes donated by each vendor on site.
All Proceeds Go Toward our Children’s Programing
$1 per ticket, 12 for $10, or 25 for $20
31 interior booths, plus outside we will have The Mobile Mouth Hole, Dazipop Cupcakes, and more, with tents, outdoor heaters, and some tables and chairs to keep the chill out while you enjoy a bite to eat and some treats.
Vendor Booth Decorating Contest… Decided on by the customers!
Come enjoy all that is Bellingham!
A rotating selection of local makers hosted by Goods Local Brews and Goods Nursery & Produce. We believe that commerce should be social; we aim to create relationships with our customers while offering a direct artists-to-buyers market! All products are made locally. All beer on tap is sourced locally. All produce is sourced locally.
We are fundamentally operational as members and contributors to the ‘City of Subdued Excitment.’ Come visit us for a truly ‘Bellinghome’ experience!
Family-friendly, dog-friendly, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
Come enjoy all that is Bellingham!
A rotating selection of local makers hosted by Goods Local Brews and Goods Nursery & Produce. We believe that commerce should be social; we aim to create relationships with our customers while offering a direct artists-to-buyers market! All products are made locally. All beer on tap is sourced locally. All produce is sourced locally.
We are fundamentally operational as members and contributors to the ‘City of Subdued Excitment.’ Come visit us for a truly ‘Bellinghome’ experience!
Family-friendly, dog-friendly, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
Come enjoy all that is Bellingham!
A rotating selection of local makers hosted by Goods Local Brews and Goods Nursery & Produce. We believe that commerce should be social; we aim to create relationships with our customers while offering a direct artists-to-buyers market! All products are made locally. All beer on tap is sourced locally. All produce is sourced locally.
We are fundamentally operational as members and contributors to the ‘City of Subdued Excitment.’ Come visit us for a truly ‘Bellinghome’ experience!
Family-friendly, dog-friendly, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
Come enjoy all that is Bellingham!
A rotating selection of local makers hosted by Goods Local Brews and Goods Nursery & Produce. We believe that commerce should be social; we aim to create relationships with our customers while offering a direct artists-to-buyers market! All products are made locally. All beer on tap is sourced locally. All produce is sourced locally.
We are fundamentally operational as members and contributors to the ‘City of Subdued Excitment.’ Come visit us for a truly ‘Bellinghome’ experience!
Family-friendly, dog-friendly, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
Come enjoy all that is Bellingham!
A rotating selection of local makers hosted by Goods Local Brews and Goods Nursery & Produce. We believe that commerce should be social; we aim to create relationships with our customers while offering a direct artists-to-buyers market! All products are made locally. All beer on tap is sourced locally. All produce is sourced locally.
We are fundamentally operational as members and contributors to the ‘City of Subdued Excitment.’ Come visit us for a truly ‘Bellinghome’ experience!
Family-friendly, dog-friendly, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
Come enjoy all that is Bellingham!
A rotating selection of local makers hosted by Goods Local Brews and Goods Nursery & Produce. We believe that commerce should be social; we aim to create relationships with our customers while offering a direct artists-to-buyers market! All products are made locally. All beer on tap is sourced locally. All produce is sourced locally.
We are fundamentally operational as members and contributors to the ‘City of Subdued Excitment.’ Come visit us for a truly ‘Bellinghome’ experience!
Family-friendly, dog-friendly, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
Come enjoy all that is Bellingham!
A rotating selection of local makers hosted by Goods Local Brews and Goods Nursery & Produce. We believe that commerce should be social; we aim to create relationships with our customers while offering a direct artists-to-buyers market! All products are made locally. All beer on tap is sourced locally. All produce is sourced locally.
We are fundamentally operational as members and contributors to the ‘City of Subdued Excitment.’ Come visit us for a truly ‘Bellinghome’ experience!
Family-friendly, dog-friendly, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
Come enjoy all that is Bellingham!
A rotating selection of local makers hosted by Goods Local Brews and Goods Nursery & Produce. We believe that commerce should be social; we aim to create relationships with our customers while offering a direct artists-to-buyers market! All products are made locally. All beer on tap is sourced locally. All produce is sourced locally.
We are fundamentally operational as members and contributors to the ‘City of Subdued Excitment.’ Come visit us for a truly ‘Bellinghome’ experience!
Family-friendly, dog-friendly, locally sourced adult beverages, dumpling food truck, and snacks for kiddos.
For more information, visit bellinghamhandmade.com.
Can you believe that 2020 is right around the corner?! Let’s celebrate the end of the 2010s in style. Knut of Paellaworks will be here to serve up delicious oysters! And because we know that this is an exhausting time of year for us all, we’ve decided to celebrate the EAST COAST ball drop! We’ll do a Cava toast at 9pm, hugs & kisses all around, and then it’ll be time to either go home and rest or go to the next bar to celebrate Central time zone’s ball drop. Sparkles, glitter, and glam attire is encouraged, but not required. No cover, just come celebrate with us!
We are so looking forward to having Havilah, with the great Phil Sottile on guitar and David Vaughns on percussion, back in for a night of music and friendship!
www.havilahmusic.com
www.facebook.com/havilah.rand
From the jazz halls of New York City to the post-grunge scene of Seattle to the Live Music Capital of the World, Havilah is a true troubadour whose career has spanned several decades and multiple genres. Havilah has recently relocated to the Pacific Northwest after a ten year stint in Austin, TX where she earned herself a steady audience and a respected name amidst a community of stellar musicians. Her songwriting blends a rootsy, rhythmic edge with a poetic lyricism born of adventure, self exploration and artistry at its most poignant. Painted with lush vocal stylings and honey-smoked melodies, Havilah’s songs and voice remind the listener of Joni Mitchell and Nina Simone but with a soul all its own. Joined by slide guitarist Phil Sottile and percussionist Dave Vaughn the set list features country blues and pop covers in addition to Havilah’s outstanding originals
Come out and celebrate Valentine’s Day with us. We are partnering with Paellaworks and Antler Bakery to bring you an evening of love, delicious food and cider. Knut & Russ of Paellaworks will be grilling up oysters until they are all gone or until 9pm, whichever comes first. No reservations required.
The FAB Studios is a group of artists working in the Fine Arts Building. Join us in celebrating our first Art Walk together in the space! Watch demos, meet the artists, see their work, and ask questions!
Metalsmithing, Photography, Oil Painting, Astrology Consults, Tarot Counseling, and More!
DIY: Sterling Silver Pendant with Gemstone
1 Day
Class Date: Saturday, August 7 from 11:00am – 5:00pm
Instructor: Leah Meleski
This one-day workshop shows students how to create a beautiful sterling silver pendant with a cabochon gemstone. Students are introduced to a variety of tools while learning how to cut a sterling silver circle, solder on a pre-made bezel and a bail and set the gemstone. Class also reviews how to texture, polish and patina their pendant.
AGES:
Adult (16+)
CLASS FEES:
Member: $67.50
Non-member: $75.00
CLASS SIZE:
Maximum 6 students.
MATERIALS:
$10 – $15 (Paid to instructor on first day of class)
Students are encouraged to bring a pencil and a sketchbook/notebook, snacks or a bag lunch, and required to wear closed-toed shoes such as sneakers or boots and be able to tie long hair back for safety.
Join us for our 10th annual Pacific Arts Holiday Market at Sunset Square Bellingham! Open the first 3 weekends of December 10am-6pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Located at the former Tuesday Morning storefront, between Round Table Pizza and Xfinity, shop 40 local artisan crafters 10-6 Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Featuring local makers with candles, glassware, jewelry, gemstones, holiday gifts, photography, bath and body, screen printed wearable art, cupcakes, cookies, tie-dye, yard art, sewn art, puppets, resin, tea towels, soap and more!
Prioritize shopping local this Valentine’s Day! Enjoy a glass of bubbly while you shop a collection of sweet gifts for your loved ones. Local artists will be on site selling a variety of charming items, perfect for your valentine!
