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 most civilized cities in the world, like Vienna and Zurich, show how wonderfully advanced a social housing system can be and how far we can aspire to go, aiming for a time when there are enough homes and affordable choices for everyone who finds themselves in our community. Stories, facts and visuals from other places can help expand our comprehension of what is possible, what might work here and how fast we might improve on the good work that’s already happening in our region.
With median home prices in Whatcom County climbing above $452,900, it’s getting more and more difficult for hardworking families to buy a home in the community they love. Come see examples of innovative projects that address these concerns. We will be hosting a bus tour of Infill Toolkit projects, a demonstration project in the Birchwood Neighborhood and a 54 home infill project on Telegraph Road and others.
This presentation will define the challenges faced by employers and others dependent on a robust local economy. My employees can’t afford to live here is a major reason given by companies considering relocating to Whatcom County. Third of a four-part series, this session will explore the economic impacts affected by the price of a starter home in our community.
Help us celebrate the completion the second annual Whatcom Housing Week, a week-long series of events from October 21-25th to build awareness and support for innovative housing solutions to create diverse, vibrant, healthy homes for everyone. Join us for drinks, food and the Housing Week Luminary Awards.
We want to acknowledge the hard work that both individuals and organizations in Whatcom County have accomplished to help make our community a better place to live. These awards will be given to projects, ideas or innovations that inspire or advances the creation of diverse, vibrant and healthy homes for everyone in Whatcom County. Come for the awards, stay for the party and help us celebrate all we can achieve together!
Bellingham’s favorite music festival is celebrating its 15th year! Get excited for Downtown Sounds – sponsored by WECU – our series of free, outdoor concerts for the entire family. Each night features performances by popular bands, intermission entertainment, food vendors, our Beer + Wine Garden featuring local beer and cider and exclusive wines from Haggen Food & Pharmacy and the Family Alley area featuring the WECU Game Zone, including spike ball, giant “WECU pong,” cornhole and giant Jenga.
Every Wednesday, July 10th through August 7th – 5:30pm-9:00pm.
2019 Lineup:
July 10: An Evening with Polecat and Friends
July 17: The Grammy Award-Winning Rebirth Brass Band w/ Raincity
July 24: Orchestra Zarabanda w/ Bilongo Quintet
July 31: Sepiatonic w/ Analog Brass
August 7: Monophonics w/ Willdabeast
Attendees can look forward to delicious eats from Something Cheesy, Street Dogz, Kid Sister Food Truck, Hank & Bubby’s, Kebab Casual, Kona Ice of Bellingham, Cicchitti’s Pizza and Sugar & Spice Mini Donuts. Look for fun at Portraits à Gogo, Fancy Face By Bailey, Play Lab and more!
A big thank you to WECU for sponsoring our 15th Anniversary celebration. Additional support comes from Haggen Food & Pharmacy, Groove Merchant NW Event Production, Boundary Bay Brewery, Freeland & Associates, SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, Bayou on Bay, Best Western Heritage Inn, Wild Buffalo and City of Bellingham, Washington – Government.
More information at https://www.downtownbellingham.com/events
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 extends benefits to any military personnel who served during the period beginning January 9, 1962 and ending on May 7, 1975 on any vessel during the Vietnam War that came within 12 nautical miles of the coastlines of Vietnam. If you applied for VA benefits before and were denied or have never applied for your earned benefits, this event is for you.
Join us for the first-ever Drive-In Music Live Concert Series at the Skagit County Fairgrounds for THREE weekends in August 2020 with SIX amazing bands. All shows start at 7 pm. Get tickets, grab your family, and invite your friends. Enjoy the music LIVE ON STAGE at a safe and responsible distance.
Drive-In Music Live Concert Series gives the opportunity for music fans to enjoy music in a unique, safe, and socially distanced environment. This concept will allow fans to see LIVE music with drive-in style admission to keep social distancing measures active. Cars are charged by the load to attend. We recommend filling vehicles with family/household members only. You can still invite your friends and park by each other though! Please visit the links below for more info and to purchase tickets. Early Bird tickets are limited and start at $30.
elebrate the (safe) return of live music with joyful tunes from Free Harmony, a duo of long-time local talents Chuck Dingee and Sharon Mayson. Together they play an entertaining mix of originals and songs ranging from the 60s to present, by artists like Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Emmylou Harris, John Denver, Indigo Girls, The Police, Pink Floyd, Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, and many others. In March 2019, Free Harmony was opening act for the band America at the Tulalip and Legends Casinos in Washington state.
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.
Option to add on a fabulous charcuterie board from Cheesebelly & Thousand Acre Gift Card combo to round out the experience! Gift cards can be redeemed day of on your drinks 🙂
While we have shelter and table top 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.
A Fairhaven restaurant is meeting the demand for live music and safe socializing by launching a beer and wine garden Friday, May 28.
Skylark’s Hidden Café, a favorite of local residents and tourists since 1995, is opening the outdoor garden from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through September. The first live music performance there will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, May 29 and feature rock ‘n’ roll music from The Three Radicals.
“We know Bellingham residents can’t wait for the return of live music and our local groups need venues to play,” said Brad Haggen, owner of Skylark’s Hidden Café. “The outdoor garden below our patio and behind the restaurant will be a great place for summer relaxation and entertainment.”
The outdoor garden at 1311 10th St. will offer local beers, wine, seltzers and to-go food from Skylark’s. The garden will be covered by a tent previously used on the restaurant’s patio, which will remain open for sun lovers, Haggen said.
Skylark’s Hidden Café is located at 1308 11th St., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call (360) 715-3642 or visit www.skylarkshiddencafecom.
Stop by Kulshan Brewing for an eclectic mix of original acoustic music combining alt folk, soul, reggae and more!
The Northwest Tune-Up is a bike, beer and music festival held in celebration of PNW culture. This three-day event showcases the beauty of the region and everything it has to offer. Whether exploring world-class mountain bike singletrack, enjoying each evening’s lineup of live music on Bellingham’s waterfront or indulging in the best beers from across the Northwest, the Tune-Up has something for everyone.
A playful country-western musical set in a dock-side diner. A family-fun show with foot-stomping music and a piece of pie at intermission! Join us for this MUSICAL BY THE BAY!
Musical at Zuanich
“Pump Boys and the Dinettes” Musical on the Waterfront Directed by Billie Wildrick!
Bellingham TheatreWorks and WWU Theatre and Dance are combining forces to produce “Pump Boys and the Dinettes” at Zuanich Point Park’s Fishermen’s Pavilion.
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun July 8th – July 31st.
The Northwest Tune-Up is a bike, beer and music festival held in celebration of PNW culture. This three-day event showcases the beauty of the region and everything it has to offer. Whether exploring world-class mountain bike singletrack, enjoying each evening’s lineup of live music on Bellingham’s waterfront or indulging in the best beers from across the Northwest, the Tune-Up has something for everyone.
A playful country-western musical set in a dock-side diner. A family-fun show with foot-stomping music and a piece of pie at intermission! Join us for this MUSICAL BY THE BAY!
Musical at Zuanich
“Pump Boys and the Dinettes” Musical on the Waterfront Directed by Billie Wildrick!
Bellingham TheatreWorks and WWU Theatre and Dance are combining forces to produce “Pump Boys and the Dinettes” at Zuanich Point Park’s Fishermen’s Pavilion.
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun July 8th – July 31st.
The Northwest Tune-Up is a bike, beer and music festival held in celebration of PNW culture. This three-day event showcases the beauty of the region and everything it has to offer. Whether exploring world-class mountain bike singletrack, enjoying each evening’s lineup of live music on Bellingham’s waterfront or indulging in the best beers from across the Northwest, the Tune-Up has something for everyone.
A playful country-western musical set in a dock-side diner. A family-fun show with foot-stomping music and a piece of pie at intermission! Join us for this MUSICAL BY THE BAY!
Musical at Zuanich
“Pump Boys and the Dinettes” Musical on the Waterfront Directed by Billie Wildrick!
Bellingham TheatreWorks and WWU Theatre and Dance are combining forces to produce “Pump Boys and the Dinettes” at Zuanich Point Park’s Fishermen’s Pavilion.
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun July 8th – July 31st.
A playful country-western musical set in a dock-side diner. A family-fun show with foot-stomping music and a piece of pie at intermission! Join us for this MUSICAL BY THE BAY!
Musical at Zuanich
“Pump Boys and the Dinettes” Musical on the Waterfront Directed by Billie Wildrick!
Bellingham TheatreWorks and WWU Theatre and Dance are combining forces to produce “Pump Boys and the Dinettes” at Zuanich Point Park’s Fishermen’s Pavilion.
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun July 8th – July 31st.
A playful country-western musical set in a dock-side diner. A family-fun show with foot-stomping music and a piece of pie at intermission! Join us for this MUSICAL BY THE BAY!
Musical at Zuanich
“Pump Boys and the Dinettes” Musical on the Waterfront Directed by Billie Wildrick!
Bellingham TheatreWorks and WWU Theatre and Dance are combining forces to produce “Pump Boys and the Dinettes” at Zuanich Point Park’s Fishermen’s Pavilion.
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun July 8th – July 31st.
A playful country-western musical set in a dock-side diner. A family-fun show with foot-stomping music and a piece of pie at intermission! Join us for this MUSICAL BY THE BAY!
Musical at Zuanich
“Pump Boys and the Dinettes” Musical on the Waterfront Directed by Billie Wildrick!
Bellingham TheatreWorks and WWU Theatre and Dance are combining forces to produce “Pump Boys and the Dinettes” at Zuanich Point Park’s Fishermen’s Pavilion.
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun July 8th – July 31st.
A playful country-western musical set in a dock-side diner. A family-fun show with foot-stomping music and a piece of pie at intermission! Join us for this MUSICAL BY THE BAY!
Musical at Zuanich
“Pump Boys and the Dinettes” Musical on the Waterfront Directed by Billie Wildrick!
Bellingham TheatreWorks and WWU Theatre and Dance are combining forces to produce “Pump Boys and the Dinettes” at Zuanich Point Park’s Fishermen’s Pavilion.
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun July 8th – July 31st.
A playful country-western musical set in a dock-side diner. A family-fun show with foot-stomping music and a piece of pie at intermission! Join us for this MUSICAL BY THE BAY!
Musical at Zuanich
“Pump Boys and the Dinettes” Musical on the Waterfront Directed by Billie Wildrick!
Bellingham TheatreWorks and WWU Theatre and Dance are combining forces to produce “Pump Boys and the Dinettes” at Zuanich Point Park’s Fishermen’s Pavilion.
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun July 8th – July 31st.
A playful country-western musical set in a dock-side diner. A family-fun show with foot-stomping music and a piece of pie at intermission! Join us for this MUSICAL BY THE BAY!
Musical at Zuanich
“Pump Boys and the Dinettes” Musical on the Waterfront Directed by Billie Wildrick!
Bellingham TheatreWorks and WWU Theatre and Dance are combining forces to produce “Pump Boys and the Dinettes” at Zuanich Point Park’s Fishermen’s Pavilion.
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun July 8th – July 31st.
A playful country-western musical set in a dock-side diner. A family-fun show with foot-stomping music and a piece of pie at intermission! Join us for this MUSICAL BY THE BAY!
Musical at Zuanich
“Pump Boys and the Dinettes” Musical on the Waterfront Directed by Billie Wildrick!
Bellingham TheatreWorks and WWU Theatre and Dance are combining forces to produce “Pump Boys and the Dinettes” at Zuanich Point Park’s Fishermen’s Pavilion.
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun July 8th – July 31st.
A playful country-western musical set in a dock-side diner. A family-fun show with foot-stomping music and a piece of pie at intermission! Join us for this MUSICAL BY THE BAY!
Musical at Zuanich
“Pump Boys and the Dinettes” Musical on the Waterfront Directed by Billie Wildrick!
Bellingham TheatreWorks and WWU Theatre and Dance are combining forces to produce “Pump Boys and the Dinettes” at Zuanich Point Park’s Fishermen’s Pavilion.
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun July 8th – July 31st.
A playful country-western musical set in a dock-side diner. A family-fun show with foot-stomping music and a piece of pie at intermission! Join us for this MUSICAL BY THE BAY!
Musical at Zuanich
“Pump Boys and the Dinettes” Musical on the Waterfront Directed by Billie Wildrick!
Bellingham TheatreWorks and WWU Theatre and Dance are combining forces to produce “Pump Boys and the Dinettes” at Zuanich Point Park’s Fishermen’s Pavilion.
Every Fri, Sat, & Sun July 8th – July 31st.
