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Jun
7
Fri
An original play at BAAY! @ BAAY Theatre
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Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm
An original play at BAAY! @ BAAY Theatre

This spring, BAAY Junior students ages 9-12 have been practicing their skills through the process of writing and rehearsing a play of their own creation. This process-oriented production is directed by Daniel Repp. See some original student creativity come to life on the BAAY stage! Admission by donation at the door. All proceeds from these performances go to BAAY’s student scholarship fund!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: BAAY Bellingham play theatre Whatcom County
The SpongeBob Musical @ New Prospect Theatre
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Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm
The SpongeBob Musical @ New Prospect Theatre

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents The SpongeBob Musical. Dive into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. When lives hang in the balance and all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

With irresistible characters and magical music, The SpongeBob Musical will make a splash with audiences young and old. Performances feature BAAY students ages 13-17 and will run from June 7-8 and June 14-15 at the New Prospect Theatre. Tickets and more information at baay.org.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: BAAY Bellingham children's theatre Musical Theater spongebob Whatcom County
Jun
8
Sat
An original play at BAAY! @ BAAY Theatre
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Jun 8 @ 2:00 pm
An original play at BAAY! @ BAAY Theatre

This spring, BAAY Junior students ages 9-12 have been practicing their skills through the process of writing and rehearsing a play of their own creation. This process-oriented production is directed by Daniel Repp. See some original student creativity come to life on the BAAY stage! Admission by donation at the door. All proceeds from these performances go to BAAY’s student scholarship fund!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: BAAY Bellingham play theatre Whatcom County
Jun
14
Fri
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ BAAY Theatre
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Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ BAAY Theatre

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) presents Twelfth Night. This Shakespearean romantic comedy follows twin siblings, Viola and Sebastian, on an adventure of mistaken identity. It’s a story full of shenanigans and fun for the whole family, performed by BAAY senior students ages 13-17! Evening performances will be held at the BAAY Theatre, and matinees will be held at Maritime Heritage Park. Grab a seat, pack a picnic, and enjoy the show! Ticket information at baay.org.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Tags: BAAY Bellingham shakespeare theatre Whatcom County
Jun
15
Sat
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ Maritime Heritage Park
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Jun 15 @ 2:00 pm
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ Maritime Heritage Park

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) presents Twelfth Night. This Shakespearean romantic comedy follows twin siblings, Viola and Sebastian, on an adventure of mistaken identity. It’s a story full of shenanigans and fun for the whole family, performed by BAAY senior students ages 13-17! Evening performances will be held at the BAAY Theatre, and matinees will be held at Maritime Heritage Park. Grab a seat, pack a picnic, and enjoy the show! Ticket information at baay.org.

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Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ BAAY Theatre
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Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ BAAY Theatre

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) presents Twelfth Night. This Shakespearean romantic comedy follows twin siblings, Viola and Sebastian, on an adventure of mistaken identity. It’s a story full of shenanigans and fun for the whole family, performed by BAAY senior students ages 13-17! Evening performances will be held at the BAAY Theatre, and matinees will be held at Maritime Heritage Park. Grab a seat, pack a picnic, and enjoy the show! Ticket information at baay.org.

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Jun
16
Sun
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ Maritime Heritage Park
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Jun 16 @ 2:00 pm
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” @ Maritime Heritage Park

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) presents Twelfth Night. This Shakespearean romantic comedy follows twin siblings, Viola and Sebastian, on an adventure of mistaken identity. It’s a story full of shenanigans and fun for the whole family, performed by BAAY senior students ages 13-17! Evening performances will be held at the BAAY Theatre, and matinees will be held at Maritime Heritage Park. Grab a seat, pack a picnic, and enjoy the show! Ticket information at baay.org.

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Jun
22
Sat
The Official Juneteenth Celebration @ Boulevard Park
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Jun 22 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate life and freedom together and reflect on the past and look to the future.

The event will be from 2:00 – 6:00 PM

This celebration will not only uplift and highlight Black people in our community, but it will be a family friendly day filled with guest speakers, performances, a live DJ, games, dancing, entertainment, local vendors, food trucks and more!

We encourage ALL members of our community to celebrate with us!!

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Categories: Family Events Festivals, Expos & Parades Tags: #facepainting #familyevent #foodtrucks #Juneteenth #LocalVendors Dancing DJ livemusic
Jul
13
Sat
Medicinal Plants & Wildcrafting Course with Northwest Natura @ Whatcom County, WA
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Jul 13 @ 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Medicinal Plants & Wildcrafting Course with Northwest Natura @ Whatcom County, WA

Please join naturalist and trained botanist, Jazmen Yoder in this medicinal plant and wildcrafting course focused on fireweed and stinging nettle. In this course you will learn several uses for these two amazingly useful plants.

There are so many uses for these two plants that they deserve their own intensive course. If you have an interest in herbalism and wildcrafting, this course is designed for you!

What to expect:

How and when to forage fireweed and stinging nettle

Ethnobotanical history

Ecology

How to make fireweed and nettle cordage

Wildcrafted tea

Associated plants (ID, ecology, ethnobotany)

What to Bring:
Dress for the weather

Comfortable shoes (hiking boots not necessary)

Snacks/lunch

Water

Sunscreen

Packable camp chair or blanket

Foraging basket

Scissors or a knife

Notepad and pen (optional)

Class size is limited

Registered individuals will receive details on location in an event-reminder email in the week leading up to the event. Please register via the website.

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Categories: Education Health & Wellness Local History Outdoor Recreation Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: botany ethnobotany Foraging nettles wildcrafting
June – July 2024 Jun – Jul 2024