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May
25
Sat
TROPISM * A Weekend Arts Campout @ Lookout Arts Quarry
May 25 all-day
TROPISM * A Weekend Arts Campout @ Lookout Arts Quarry

A weekend campout of intimate live performances, workshops, collaborative art projects, film screenings, studio tours, and independent book and record fair. Beautiful forested campsites and private lake for swimming. Turn toward the sun with us. Notice: full access tickets are VERY LIMITED, this is a cozy smaller event.

~ FEATURING ~

Bruce Hamilton, CrimethInc., Marc Bell, Chris Icasiano, G.T. Thomas, Arrington de Dionyso, PIRAMIDES, Indigo Spell by Sulai Lopez, Chuckie Ray Gun, Robert Millis, The Magnificent Horse, Louise Crowley Library, Sun Professor, Sublime Frequencies, Alternative Library, Detritus Books, Neoglyphic Media, Transitory Tapes, Zine Hug, PM Press, and more ?

~ TICKETS ~

TROPISM will feature free public hours from 12noon-5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, with an independent publisher’s fair, and open studios with some of the artists who work year round from the Lookout Arts Quarry!

We have very limited full access tickets available, which include parking and camping, and access to all programming through the weekend. Full access tickets are available through a sliding scale ticketing structure. Pay what feels accessible and good for you. All money goes to pay artists and into improving and maintaining the Lookout Arts Quarry programs.

$0 (by donation) – Book, Record, Publishing Fair, 12-5pm Saturday and Sunday

Full Admission – for full access to live performances, presentations, artist talks, and more. Gates for full access ticket holders open at 10am on Saturday, May 25th, and you may camp through Sunday night, check out by 11am on Monday.

$0 – Kids 12 and under
$110 – Creatives, artists, low income, and needs based discount
$130 – Supporter, standard general admission
$160 – Sustainer, for those able to pay a little bit more to support the livelihood of the cultural creating artists involved

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TROPISM * Independent Publishers Fair and Open Studios @ Lookout Arts Quarry
May 25 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
TROPISM * Independent Publishers Fair and Open Studios @ Lookout Arts Quarry

TROPISM will feature free (by donation) public hours from 12pm-5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, with an independent publisher’s fair, and open studios with some of the artists who work year round from the Lookout Arts Quarry!

~ FEATURING ~

Bruce Hamilton, CrimethInc., Marc Bell, Chris Icasiano, G.T. Thomas, Arrington de Dionyso, PIRAMIDES, Indigo Spell by Sulai Lopez, Chuckie Ray Gun, Robert Millis, The Magnificent Horse, Louise Crowley Library, Sun Professor, Sublime Frequencies, Alternative Library, Detritus Books, Neoglyphic Media, Transitory Tapes, Zine Hug, PM Press, and more ?

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May
26
Sun
TROPISM * A Weekend Arts Campout @ Lookout Arts Quarry
May 26 all-day
TROPISM * A Weekend Arts Campout @ Lookout Arts Quarry

A weekend campout of intimate live performances, workshops, collaborative art projects, film screenings, studio tours, and independent book and record fair. Beautiful forested campsites and private lake for swimming. Turn toward the sun with us. Notice: full access tickets are VERY LIMITED, this is a cozy smaller event.

~ FEATURING ~

Bruce Hamilton, CrimethInc., Marc Bell, Chris Icasiano, G.T. Thomas, Arrington de Dionyso, PIRAMIDES, Indigo Spell by Sulai Lopez, Chuckie Ray Gun, Robert Millis, The Magnificent Horse, Louise Crowley Library, Sun Professor, Sublime Frequencies, Alternative Library, Detritus Books, Neoglyphic Media, Transitory Tapes, Zine Hug, PM Press, and more ?

~ TICKETS ~

TROPISM will feature free public hours from 12noon-5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, with an independent publisher’s fair, and open studios with some of the artists who work year round from the Lookout Arts Quarry!

We have very limited full access tickets available, which include parking and camping, and access to all programming through the weekend. Full access tickets are available through a sliding scale ticketing structure. Pay what feels accessible and good for you. All money goes to pay artists and into improving and maintaining the Lookout Arts Quarry programs.

$0 (by donation) – Book, Record, Publishing Fair, 12-5pm Saturday and Sunday

Full Admission – for full access to live performances, presentations, artist talks, and more. Gates for full access ticket holders open at 10am on Saturday, May 25th, and you may camp through Sunday night, check out by 11am on Monday.

$0 – Kids 12 and under
$110 – Creatives, artists, low income, and needs based discount
$130 – Supporter, standard general admission
$160 – Sustainer, for those able to pay a little bit more to support the livelihood of the cultural creating artists involved

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Jun
15
Sat
Free Community Clothing Swap! @ IBC
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free Community Clothing Swap! @ IBC

It’s our fifth annual Free Community Clothing Swap! We will have all sizes, genders, ages, seasons, and styles, including shoes, accessories, and outerwear.
Will be taking place Sat. June 15th, 10am-2pm at 2000 W North St in Bellingham.
Clothes can be brought to exchange, but it’s never required. This is a free clothing event, open to all. Last year we served over 300 Whatcom residents in person, and all leftover items went to local assistance groups to helps others free of charge. We had enough clothing for 3000-4000 individuals and hope to clothe even more of our neighbors this year!
This year we’ll have an expanded activity area for kids, refreshments for attendees, and lots of clothing to share. Hope to see you there!

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Jun
28
Fri
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre – To Kill a Mockingbird @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center
Jun 28 @ 7:30 pm
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre - To Kill a Mockingbird @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center

Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre presents three plays at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center:
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Christopher Sergel. Adapted from the novel by Harper Lee

Opens June 25, 2024
Performs June 28, July 4, July 7, July 10, July 13, July 16, July 19

This is the stage adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. The story revolves around a small Alabama town lawyer Atticus Finch as he defends Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape that sends violent waves through the community in the 1930’s. Timeless and lingering, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right.

“Onstage, a classic about Racism and Tolerance.” Aileen Jacobson – New York Times

“To Kill a Mockingbird is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois”

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Jun
30
Sun
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre – The Mountaintop @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center
Jun 30 @ 7:30 pm
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre - The Mountaintop @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center

Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre presents three plays at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center:
THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall

Opens June 27, 2024
Performs June 30, July 3, July 6, July 9, July 12, July 18, July 21

Katori Hall was the first black woman in history to win the Olivier Award for Best New Play for this fictional depiction of Martin Luther King Jr’s last night on earth in Room 306 of the Lorriane Hotel on the eve of his assassination in 1968.

“The Mountaintop is a bold shape shifter of a play.” Arifa Akbar – The Guardian

“The Mountaintop’s Original Broadway production produced by Jean Doumanian, Sonia Friedman Productions, Ambassador Theatre Group, Raise the Roof 7, Ted Snowdon, Alhadeff Productions/Lauren Doll, B Square + 4 Productions/Broadway Across America, Jacki Barlia Florin/Cooper Federman, Ronnie Planalp/Moellenberg Taylor and Marla Rubin Productions/Blumenthal Performing Arts, in association with Scott Delman.”

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Jul
3
Wed
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre – The Mountaintop @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center
Jul 3 @ 7:30 pm
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre - The Mountaintop @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center

Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre presents three plays at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center:
THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall

Opens June 27, 2024
Performs June 30, July 3, July 6, July 9, July 12, July 18, July 21

Katori Hall was the first black woman in history to win the Olivier Award for Best New Play for this fictional depiction of Martin Luther King Jr’s last night on earth in Room 306 of the Lorriane Hotel on the eve of his assassination in 1968.

“The Mountaintop is a bold shape shifter of a play.” Arifa Akbar – The Guardian

“The Mountaintop’s Original Broadway production produced by Jean Doumanian, Sonia Friedman Productions, Ambassador Theatre Group, Raise the Roof 7, Ted Snowdon, Alhadeff Productions/Lauren Doll, B Square + 4 Productions/Broadway Across America, Jacki Barlia Florin/Cooper Federman, Ronnie Planalp/Moellenberg Taylor and Marla Rubin Productions/Blumenthal Performing Arts, in association with Scott Delman.”

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Jul
4
Thu
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre – To Kill a Mockingbird @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center
Jul 4 @ 7:30 pm
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre - To Kill a Mockingbird @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center

Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre presents three plays at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center:
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Christopher Sergel. Adapted from the novel by Harper Lee

Opens June 25, 2024
Performs June 28, July 4, July 7, July 10, July 13, July 16, July 19

This is the stage adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. The story revolves around a small Alabama town lawyer Atticus Finch as he defends Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape that sends violent waves through the community in the 1930’s. Timeless and lingering, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right.

“Onstage, a classic about Racism and Tolerance.” Aileen Jacobson – New York Times

“To Kill a Mockingbird is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois”

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Jul
7
Sun
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre – To Kill a Mockingbird @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center
Jul 7 @ 5:00 pm
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre - To Kill a Mockingbird @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center

Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre presents three plays at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center:
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Christopher Sergel. Adapted from the novel by Harper Lee

Opens June 25, 2024
Performs June 28, July 4, July 7, July 10, July 13, July 16, July 19

This is the stage adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. The story revolves around a small Alabama town lawyer Atticus Finch as he defends Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape that sends violent waves through the community in the 1930’s. Timeless and lingering, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right.

“Onstage, a classic about Racism and Tolerance.” Aileen Jacobson – New York Times

“To Kill a Mockingbird is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois”

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Jul
10
Wed
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre – To Kill a Mockingbird @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center
Jul 10 @ 7:30 pm
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre - To Kill a Mockingbird @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center

Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre presents three plays at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center:
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Christopher Sergel. Adapted from the novel by Harper Lee

Opens June 25, 2024
Performs June 28, July 4, July 7, July 10, July 13, July 16, July 19

This is the stage adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. The story revolves around a small Alabama town lawyer Atticus Finch as he defends Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape that sends violent waves through the community in the 1930’s. Timeless and lingering, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right.

“Onstage, a classic about Racism and Tolerance.” Aileen Jacobson – New York Times

“To Kill a Mockingbird is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois”

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Jul
11
Thu
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre – The Thanksgiving Play @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center
Jul 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre - The Thanksgiving Play @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center

Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre presents three plays at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center:
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY by Larissa FastHorse

Opens June 26 7:30 PM
Performs June 29, July 2, July 5, July 11, July 14, July 17, July 20.

This comic satire is currently running in New York, celebrating the first time a Native American woman’s play has been produced on Broadway. The story revolves around four woke white individuals who attempt to create a politically correct First Thanksgiving play for Native American Heritage Month to be performed in schools.?

“it is the hilarious envelope in which she (FastHorse) delivers a brutal satire about mythmaking..” Jesse Green – New York Times

“The Thanksgiving Play” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com”

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Jul
13
Sat
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre – To Kill a Mockingbird @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center
Jul 13 @ 7:30 pm
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre - To Kill a Mockingbird @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center

Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre presents three plays at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center:
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Christopher Sergel. Adapted from the novel by Harper Lee

Opens June 25, 2024
Performs June 28, July 4, July 7, July 10, July 13, July 16, July 19

This is the stage adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. The story revolves around a small Alabama town lawyer Atticus Finch as he defends Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape that sends violent waves through the community in the 1930’s. Timeless and lingering, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right.

“Onstage, a classic about Racism and Tolerance.” Aileen Jacobson – New York Times

“To Kill a Mockingbird is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois”

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Jul
16
Tue
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre – To Kill a Mockingbird @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center
Jul 16 @ 7:30 pm
Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre - To Kill a Mockingbird @ Firehouse Arts and Events Center

Fairhaven Summer Repertory Theatre presents three plays at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center:
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Christopher Sergel. Adapted from the novel by Harper Lee

Opens June 25, 2024
Performs June 28, July 4, July 7, July 10, July 13, July 16, July 19

This is the stage adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. The story revolves around a small Alabama town lawyer Atticus Finch as he defends Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape that sends violent waves through the community in the 1930’s. Timeless and lingering, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right.

“Onstage, a classic about Racism and Tolerance.” Aileen Jacobson – New York Times

“To Kill a Mockingbird is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois”

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