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Join us for a jazzy, funky evening of FREE live music with BJ Block Trio! If you’ve seen them performing around town, you already know how much fun this is going to be. It’ll be a great way to kick off the weekend!
The Slacks & Deep Flight Simulator are ready to rock with a night of FREE IMPROV! Quickly becoming our most fun events to host, these folks bring quite the riot. Classic improv games and musical cider improv! Get here early to grab a seat and get ready for a great evening.
Join Habitat for Humanity and Kulshan Brewing for a pint night and a special, limited-edition Women Build beer release in support of International Women’s Day and the Habitat Whatcom Women Build program. Kulshan Brewery will donate $1 per pint sold between 5pm – 9pm to support affordable housing and women’s empowerment through construction. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a “sign-a-stud” Habitat fundraiser.
LIVE MUSIC
OYSTER BAR
SNAKEBITES
Saturday, March 14th – right before St Patrick’s Day – we are hosting a stellar party! With the help of Paellaworks for oysters and Moving Hats for tunes, we’re set to have an incredible Saturday night! True Guinness Snakebites, anybody? No cover, just a great time. Wear green! Or don’t! We love you anyway and can’t wait to party with you.
Want to learn the basics of knitting while drinking delicious cider? We’ve teamed up with our friend Jenn of Cedar House Yarns for a knitting 101 class!
Here are some details about what this class entails:
Skills covered – casting on, knit, purl and binding off as well as how to read a basic knitting pattern
Supplies provided – knitting needles and a skein of hand dyed wool yarn
You will also, as always, enjoy a flight of cider – included in your ticket price!
Want to learn more about Jenn’s amazing business?
Cedar House Yarns
Cedarhouseyarns.com
Instagram – @cedarhouseyarns
Facebook – Cedar House Yarns
For reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbTI7eWaQbk
We all know the modern day hipster, but have you considered how they came to be? Quizmaster Adam has put together the perfect historical lesson in Hipsterdom! Study up on the ways of the Caveman, Socrates, Beatnik, and Yuppy to be in tip top shape for this fine quiz. Handlebar moustaches are encouraged.
$2 buy-in per person & winning team takes all!
We are bringing East Coast Dave back for an encore! No matter if it’s Dave picking up a different instrument on almost every song, Will slapping and spinning the big dog house stand up bass or Scott showing his rock’n’roll style of drumming, East Coast Dave and the Midwest Swingers are sure to please. So grab a cider, pull up a stool and enjoy the show!
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger is the book for our March meet up! Because it’s a rather long selection, we’ve decided to push book club to the fourth Sunday of the month this time. Come in ready to chat about the book and also be a part of the crew to pick next month’s book!
Colleen from Botanikal – famous here at Thousand Acre for her sold-out wreath and terrarium making classes – is back again with another great DIY class. There’s nothing like a handmade wall hanging to really TIE the room together, if you know what we mean! With step-by-step instructions from the expert herself and a flight of cider included in your ticket price to really spark the creativity, this is bound to be a great night! Sign up early to secure your spot!
Thousand Acre Cider House is still operating in an adapted form, offering online ordering of their entire bottle shop for pick-up, four days a week. They have the largest selection of cider available anywhere north of Seattle. Choose your pickup time at checkout and we pack it up and deliver to the curb for you. Easy peasy!
All orders over $10 receive 10% off with coupon code CASE10
Order over $20 receive 15% off with coupon code CASE15
Customers can also opt to stay home and support Thousand Acre Cider House by ordering gift cards and merchandise for shipment OR tipping staff directly
Thousand Acre Cider House
109 Grand Avenue, Suite 101, in downtown Bellingham
Lefty and the Right Hand Band is Steve “Bert” Loeffler, Sonny Lowe, Jayson Bradley, and Larry OConnor – playing old-time rock, finger-lickin’ blues, and originals
They have graciously accepted our offer to perform outside of our ‘Camp Cider’ Patio. There are only 7 tables available for this, so book fast. We are charging a small cover to pay the artists and pre-plan a fun evening.
While we have shelter and tabletop heaters, this will be outside at night so dress accordingly to stay comfortable!
**Weather cancellation (determined by Thousand Acre day of) will result in refund of music/band ticket. We plan on making it happen rain or shine, but severe wind or storms will be considered since Spring can be unpredictable.
Ciders and sketches, doodles and drinks…
5/12/21 @ 6:30 PM
Join us for an evening with Kevin Coleman! All levels of artistic abilities welcome!
We’re sure you’ve noticed by now the gorgeous paintings we have hanging on our walls. The painter himself will be here to teach a sketch workshop! Kevin is a lovely human and we think you’ll have a great time learning from his expertise. Included in the price of your ticket, on top of Kevin’s instructional wisdom, is your very own sketchbook to take home with you and a flight of cider!
What do you get when you combine the hard-edged, dreary sounds of the Pacific Northwest with the soulful, southern-themed voicings of the blues? The fans of Cory Vincent have appropriately coined it, “Grunge Blues.”
Cory has graciously accepted our offer to perform outside of our ‘Camp Cider’ Patio. There are only 7 tables available for this, so book fast. We are charging a small cover to pay the artists and pre-plan a fun evening.
While we have shelter and tabletop heaters, this will be outside at night so dress accordingly to stay comfortable!
**Weather cancellation (determined by Thousand Acre day of) will result in refund of music/band ticket. We plan on making it happen rain or shine, but severe wind or storms will be considered since Spring can be unpredictable.
?“Havilah’s music moves across genres with ease, glancing against various facets of jazz, country, folk, blues, to stand alone as a thing in itself. Her phrasing is remarkable, syllables stretched slowly with elegance and laid down against and over each other like braids”- Scot Casey, What’s Up Magazine
She has graciously accepted our offer to perform outside of our ‘Camp Cider’ Patio. There are only 7 tables available for this, so book fast. We are charging a small cover to pay the artists and pre-plan a fun evening.
While we have shelter and tabletop heaters, this will be outside at night so dress accordingly to stay comfortable!
**Weather cancellation (determined by Thousand Acre day of) will result in refund of music/band ticket. We plan on making it happen rain or shine, but severe wind or storms will be considered since Spring can be unpredictable.
Come ring in the New Year with us!
Our reservations-only New Year’s Eve celebration is back, and we look forward to it being our best yet. Enjoy a specially crafted, 4-course, farm-to-table dining experience, festive ciders, and a cocktail menu that has been curated just for this special evening.
Tickets are $75 per person.
The full menu and details are located on our website.
You’re invited to our Clean Water Happy Hour at Overflow Taps in Barkley, and your first drink’s on us! This is our first in-person happy hour of 2022, so help us kick it off right with a fun and exciting afternoon, not only celebrating clean water, but Overflow Taps’s 6th Birthday!
The event benefits charity: water, a non-profit organization that has funded and coordinated over 64,000 water projects in 29 countries. From 12-2PM on Saturday, February 26th, we’ll sponsor your first drink at the Barkley Village Overflow Taps.
We’re stoked to continue this tradition that became a community favorite! It’s a chance to have a pint with friends, family, neighbors, business partners, and community members.
We also do a few giveaways each month, sponsored by local businesses – potted plants, snack baskets, massage certificates, coffee cards – you never know what you might walk away with!
This is a 21+ event.
**Please bring a mask to wear indoors when you are not actively eating or drinking so that we can abide by state & CDC guidelines. Masks are REQUIRED.**
Ready to impurress some cats with your feline facts? On May 19, we’re hosting the snuggliest trivia in town! Pounce into NEKO Cat Cafe fur a night of kitty queries, drinks, and the cutest meowderators you’ve ever seen. No additional buy-ins, plus purrizes for 1st-3rd place!
Reservations are required, so get your paws on tickets and get ready to pawty!
February 10-14, 2023, Bellingham WA. Follow your heart: My Circus Valentine returns to lift us out of our winter doldrums
Bellingham, WA – The Bellingham Circus Guild is excited to announce the return of its annual Valentine’s Day spectacular, “My Circus Valentine.” This delightfully unconventional Valentine show will run from February 10th through February 14th at the Cirque Lab in Fairhaven.
My Circus Valentine is a carefully curated experience intended to delight all the senses. This year, My Circus Valentine will feature four 21+ shows with a pop-up bar serving beer, wine, and limited cocktails. Three all-ages shows will feature special floor-seating for the littles. All shows will feature gorgeous concessions: delectable artisan-made chocolates, love potions, and much more by Morgan Sylvanrose. New, deluxe front-row table seating will be available this year at a special price that includes a bottle of wine (at 21+ shows only) or sparkling water (all ages shows only) plus special treats. These tables will be the best seats in the house, perfect for a double-date or friends’ night out. All other seating is general admission, and guests are encouraged to arrive early for the best seats.
The show has a limited run of only 7 shows and tickets are expected to sell out quickly. For those who are not able to attend in-person, livestream tickets will be available for the Saturday 2/11 shows.
For more information about the show and to purchase tickets, please visit www.bellinghamcircusguild.com/events
In love with cats? Then it’s time to ask them to be your Meowentine! NEKO Bellingham has 20+ adoptable kitty cupids to turn your Valentine’s Day into the cutest, cuddliest Meowentine’s Day ever!
Whether you’re taking your date, yourself, your kiddos, or your besties: we’ll have special Meowentines menus (and treats), gifts fur your cat-loving Meowentine, & alll the kitties you could dream of! Reservations highly recommended and available at nekocatcafe.com!
Skagit, Island, and San Juan Island County’s LARGEST Home & Garden Show, over 40 years running! Brought to you by the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA). With events such as our Wine, Beer, Cider, and Spirits Tasting, a Lego Building Contest, Birdhouse Building, Make and Take Classes, Seminars, and Live music, you’ll be sure to find something you’ll love.
Friday, March 24 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Skagit, Island, and San Juan Island County’s LARGEST Home & Garden Show, over 40 years running! Brought to you by the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA). With events such as our Wine, Beer, Cider, and Spirits Tasting, a Lego Building Contest, Birdhouse Building, Make and Take Classes, Seminars, and Live music, you’ll be sure to find something you’ll love.
Friday, March 24 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May the 4th be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day by seeing the thrilling final episode of the original trilogy on MBT’s big screen.
Get ready for the ultimate cider extravaganza! Join us for the highly anticipated Sippin’ on Cider: A Bellingham Cider Tasting Festival, happening on October 14th from 2 to 7pm at Lost Giants Cider Company. This event was a complete sell-out last time, so don’t miss out – secure your tickets now!
Immerse yourself in a dynamic festival that will delight your taste buds, awaken your senses, and create lasting memories. This vibrant event will showcase a diverse array of ciders originating from the Pacific Northwest. It will be complemented by live performances from local bands, alongside a delectable selection of culinary delights from renowned Bellingham-based food trucks. Please note that this event is exclusively for individuals aged 21 and above. Take advantage of early bird tickets, priced at $30 until October 8th, with prices increasing to $40 thereafter.
Prepare to be enchanted by a lineup of entertainment that features some of Whatcom County’s very own musical talents and delight in delectable bites from cherished Bellingham Food Trucks.
The festival’s lineup boasts an esteemed selection of local cideries. For those seeking non-alcoholic options, fear not – there will be non-alcoholic cider choices available, along with a couple of local hard seltzer vendors. Rest assured, there’s something for everyone. Attendees will each receive an 8oz tasting glass and four drink tickets, ensuring a fulfilling tasting experience.
The excitement extends beyond the ciders. The event promises an array of captivating activities designed to engage and entertain. As autumn envelops us, the third annual Sippin’ on Cider Festival is primed to deliver unforgettable moments.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary occasion. Secure your tickets now before they’re gone!
Shifting Gears is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive and welcoming recreational experiences. Our mission is to inspire confidence, wellness, growth, and joy through outdoor pursuits. Our programs are thoughtfully crafted to dismantle barriers and enable individuals to embrace the outdoors, nurturing their outdoor aspirations.
Love always wins! Join us to support Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood with a free to attend show. Donations suggested at the door, and 100% of the donations will go to Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood! This epic event will have live performances from five different musical groups.
This workshop invites attendees to engage in dismantling perceptions of the unattractive, the uncelebrated, and the unremarkable to discover profound beauty. We will read poems that examine the cockroach, the vampire, the buttoning of a shirt, and the contents of a refrigerator, focusing on the ways in which their poets find reasons to celebrate each creature, action, and simple human behavior and through various writing prompts venture into creating our poems of exaltation.
Kami Westhoff is an award-winning writer, poet, and instructor of creative writing at Western Washington University. She received an MFA in Fiction from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and an MA in Creative Writing from WWU. She is the author of the short story collection, The Criteria (Unsolicited Press), and three poetry chapbooks including Cloudbound, Sleepwalker, winner of Minerva Rising’s Dare to Be Contest, and Your Body a Bullet, co-written with Elizabeth Vignali. In her writing, she amplifies silenced voices and challenges systems that protect abusers.
Note: The $30 fee is considered a donation toward the Sue C. Boynton Poetry program, under the Whatcom Poetry Series, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and may be used as a tax deduction.
