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Oct
7
Mon
Babes In Canyon – Live in the Taproom @ Boundary Bay Brewery
Oct 7 @ 8:00 pm
Babes In Canyon - Live in the Taproom @ Boundary Bay Brewery

We’re honored to have Babes In Canyon joining us at the Brewery on Monday, October 7th for a special taproom show!

Eloquently blending big-pine folk, indie-pop, and sweet vocal harmonies, Babes In Canyon crafts music that is eminently engaging and very much of the moment. Moody yet bright, Babes In Canyon delivers their own brand of indie-folk that moves to the rhythm of the road.

Doors open at 8 with music starting at 9. This taproom show is 21+ only.

$10 cover at the door.

Oct
9
Wed
Aaron Guest – Piano in the Taproom @ Boundary Bay Brewery
Oct 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Aaron Guest is returning to the brewery, playing piano in the taproom every Wednesday in October!

Head to the taproom on Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm to enjoy live music from the talented Aaron Guest. Aaron Guest plays familiar hits from the 50s ‘til now, arranged in instrumental medleys. The taproom is 21+.

Aaron revels in the space between the notes while simultaneously celebrating the power of expansive sound. As a charismatic performing musician working on several projects, he plays many instruments in a large variety of styles.

Black Violin – BV20: Then & Now @ Mount Baker Theatre
Oct 9 @ 7:30 pm
Black Violin - BV20: Then & Now @ Mount Baker Theatre

Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Black Violin with their BV20: Then & Now Tour. This groundbreaking duo has captivated audiences around the globe, harmoniously merging the sophistication of classical melodies with the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop. Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste take the stage, along with Nat Stokes on drums, DJ SPS on the turntable, and Liston Gregory on the keys — blending classical strings with hip-hop beats through a performance that defies expectations and redefines genres. Marcus and Baptiste illustrate the journey of their 20-year career, highlighting the moments that shaped them into the musical trailblazers they are today.

Oct
16
Wed
Aaron Guest – Piano in the Taproom @ Boundary Bay Brewery
Oct 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Aaron Guest is returning to the brewery, playing piano in the taproom every Wednesday in October!

Head to the taproom on Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm to enjoy live music from the talented Aaron Guest. Aaron Guest plays familiar hits from the 50s ‘til now, arranged in instrumental medleys. The taproom is 21+.

Aaron revels in the space between the notes while simultaneously celebrating the power of expansive sound. As a charismatic performing musician working on several projects, he plays many instruments in a large variety of styles.

Oct
19
Sat
Griffin House @ Mount Baker Theatre
Oct 19 @ 7:30 pm
Griffin House @ Mount Baker Theatre

Stories for a Rainy Day is a nine-song concept record with each song telling a story. Released in 2022, Griffin House recorded the album in just three days during the pandemic. The album is said to be House’s most happy and upbeat yet. It was recorded by Tim Pannella using a stripped down trio set-up with Jersey-based musicians Eric Novod on drums, Mark Masefield on keys, and House on guitars and vocals. With minimal production and the band playing together as opposed to overdubbing, the songs have a space to be more playful, free, and alive.

Oct
23
Wed
Aaron Guest – Piano in the Taproom @ Boundary Bay Brewery
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Aaron Guest is returning to the brewery, playing piano in the taproom every Wednesday in October!

Head to the taproom on Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm to enjoy live music from the talented Aaron Guest. Aaron Guest plays familiar hits from the 50s ‘til now, arranged in instrumental medleys. The taproom is 21+.

Aaron revels in the space between the notes while simultaneously celebrating the power of expansive sound. As a charismatic performing musician working on several projects, he plays many instruments in a large variety of styles.

Oct
25
Fri
Eilen Jewell @ Mount Baker Theatre
Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm
Eilen Jewell @ Mount Baker Theatre

Hailed by American Songwriter as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices,” Eilen Jewell rises from the ashes on her captivating new album, Get Behind The Wheel. The album was a result of Jewell picking up the pieces of her shattered world and finding new purpose and meaning after watching her marriage, her band, and what felt like her entire career fall apart in a series of spectacular, heartbreaking implosions.

Oct
26
Sat
Horror Business & Witch Agony – Live in the Taproom @ Boundary Bay Brewery
Oct 26 @ 9:00 pm

Horror Business is coming to Boundary Bay Brewery, joined by Witch Agony!

Horror Business is a local Misfits tribute band, and they’ll be playing a late-night taproom show on Saturday, October 26th with openers Witch Agony!

Doors open at 9pm, with music starting at 9:30. This show is 21+.

Tickets are $7 presale or $10 at the door.

Oct
30
Wed
Aaron Guest – Piano in the Taproom @ Boundary Bay Brewery
Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Aaron Guest is returning to the brewery, playing piano in the taproom every Wednesday in October!

Head to the taproom on Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm to enjoy live music from the talented Aaron Guest. Aaron Guest plays familiar hits from the 50s ‘til now, arranged in instrumental medleys. The taproom is 21+.

Aaron revels in the space between the notes while simultaneously celebrating the power of expansive sound. As a charismatic performing musician working on several projects, he plays many instruments in a large variety of styles.

Oct
31
Thu
Halloween with the Sleepy Alligators @ Boundary Bay Brewery
Oct 31 @ 8:00 pm

The Dead Will Rise w/ the Sleepy Alligators at Boundary Bay’s Annual Halloween Party!

Deadheads and ghoul friends, join Boundary Bay Brewery on Thursday, October 31st for our annual Halloween party featuring the night of the living Grateful Dead cover band, the Sleepy Alligators! Following their souled-out Halloween performance from last year, The Sleepy Alligators are returning to lift your spirits with their deadliest beats.

Doors open at 8, with music starting at 8:30 pm! This is a 21+ show.

Tickets are $12 presale | $15 at the door

Nov
3
Sun
Remembrance @ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Nov 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

St. Paul’s presents a concert of choral song in observance of All Saints’ Day. Works from the British choral tradition resound alongside James Whitbourn’s magisterial Requiem to meditate on our shared experiences of mortality and loss in the light of the Gospel.

The serene atmosphere of a candlelit evening in St. Paul’s church offers the perfect frame for peaceful reflection.

Small Ensemble
Chancel Choir
Jay Rozendaal, organ
Fred Winkler, saxophone
Dongho Lee, director

Childcare available

Nov
25
Mon
Bellingham Youth Choir Concert! @ First Congregational Church of Bellingham
Nov 25 all-day
Bellingham Youth Choir Concert! @ First Congregational Church of Bellingham

Come see our community choir of 5th-8th graders perform a live concert! They’ll sing a variety of genres, admission is free! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donations at the door or online at our website are welcome!

Dec
15
Sun
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Holiday Magic!’ @ Mount Baker Theatre
Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: 'Holiday Magic!' @ Mount Baker Theatre

Join the symphony, Richard Hodges, and Ibidunni Ojikutu for our 9th annual Holiday Magic, featuring a reading of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas with live music from the orchestra as well as festive classics and a fun, family sing-a-long.

Program (subject to change):
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas & other holiday favorites!
Scott Henderson | The Feast of Stephen

More information: https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/holiday-magic-24

Jan
26
Sun
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Rising Up’ @ Mount Baker Theatre
Jan 26 @ 3:00 pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: 'Rising Up' @ Mount Baker Theatre

Guest Conductor David A. Rahbee leads our first concert of the new year, exploring the relationship between Haydn and Ravel.

Program (subject to change):

Franz Joseph Haydn | Il Mondo Della Luna “The World on the Moon” (4’)
Chevalier de Saint-Georges | Violin Concerto in A major, Op. 5, No. 2 (23’)
Maurice Ravel | Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn (3′)
Franz Joseph Haydn | Symphony No. 104 “London” (29’)

Dr. McKenna Milici’s engaging and informative Pre-Concert Lecture will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly.

More information: https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/rising-up

Feb
6
Thu
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra educational concert: ‘Peter and the Wolf’ @ Mount Baker Theatre
Feb 6 @ 10:00 am
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra educational concert: 'Peter and the Wolf' @ Mount Baker Theatre

Join the BSO and local narrator for an unforgettable and educational experience, featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. This classic children’s tale is told with orchestra. Students learn about instruments in the orchestra and how the orchestra communicates through music.

Intended for elementary, but all ages are welcome! Instrument Petting Zoo with Wind Works the hour prior to the concert.

This concert is part of the Mount Baker Theatre’s Wade Bennett King Educational Series.

Mar
23
Sun
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Making Waves’ @ Mount Baker Theatre
Mar 23 @ 3:00 pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: 'Making Waves' @ Mount Baker Theatre

Inspired by nature, this program features Mozart and a piece with bird song in the first half and the ocean in the second half, complete with John Williams’ infamous theme from Jaws!

Program (subject to change):

Einojuhani Rautavaara | Cantus Arcticus, Concerto for Birds and Orchestra (36’)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Piano Concerto No. 23 A major K. 488 (26’)
John Williams | Theme From “Jaws” (3’)
Claude Debussy | La Mer (24′)

Dr. Felicia K. Youngblood’s engaging and informative Pre-Concert Lecture will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly.

More information: https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/making-waves

Jun
8
Sun
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Titans!’ @ Mount Baker Theatre
Jun 8 @ 3:00 pm
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra: 'Titans!' @ Mount Baker Theatre

We wrap up another unforgettable season of live music with a program featuring Beethoven and Mahler. The title “Titans!” says it all. Celebrate our season finale and get a sneak peek at the programming for our 50th season!

Program (subject to change):

Ludwig van Beethoven | Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C major, Op. 56 (36’)
Gustav Mahler | Symphony No. 1 in D major (50’)

Dr. Haley Nutt’s engaging and informative Pre-Concert Lecture will take place at 2:15PM in the Walton Theatre. Doors open at 2PM and seating is limited, so please plan accordingly.

More information: https://www.bellinghamsymphony.org/event/titans