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Learning Together Forum: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
10:30 am
Learning Together Forum: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
@ Bellingham Public Library, Central Branch Lecture Room
May 1 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
 Bellingham Public Library is partnering with WWU’s Sustainability Engagement Institute and the Center for Community Learning to bring back another round of the popular Learning Together Forums. These events bring our community together to talk[...]
GBU Classic Improv
7:30 pm
GBU Classic Improv
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 Thursdays in May! The G.B.U. is a Bellingham classic! This show features a rotating performance format as well as special guest players to really make sure you get a wild and hilarious show that can[...]
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Kiwanis Club Plant Sale
10:00 am
Kiwanis Club Plant Sale
@ Salvation Army Food Bank (across from former Big Lots)
May 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
 Annual Plant Sale, featuring Veggies, Flowers & Herbs. Cash or Check only
Elk – Fryday Fish Fry
4:00 pm
Elk – Fryday Fish Fry
@ Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
May 2 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 Welcome to Fish Fry Frydays, where the music is rockin’ and the fish is fryin’! Join us in the beer garden on Friday, May 2nd for a fish fry and live music from Elk! Enjoy[...]
25th Annual Chidren’s Art Walk-Opening Reception
5:00 pm
25th Annual Chidren’s Art Walk-Opening Reception
@ Allied Arts of Whatcom County
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 We welcome all to stroll through downtown Bellingham and delight in the works of the younger art community! On Friday, May 2nd, Whatcom County students will proudly display their works of art during the 25th[...]
First Fridays
6:00 pm
First Fridays
@ Downtown Bellingham
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 Date and time: recurring on the first Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. First Fridays is a monthly celebration that showcases local artists and galleries, places to dine and sip, late night[...]
Space Trek
7:30 pm
Space Trek
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 Voyage with the Upfront crew as they explore strange new worlds and boldly go where no improviser has gone before! Based on audience suggestions and familiar tropes, we will take you on a hilarious space[...]
Movie Mayhem
9:30 pm
Movie Mayhem
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 2 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
 Friday nights in May! Join us as we develop the next hit in cinema! Improvisers will jump between a pitch session in the “writer’s room” to playing out scenes, as they write a story in[...]
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Free Household Paint Recycling Event Offers Safe Disposal
9:00 am
NSEA Nooksack River Blackberry Removal
9:00 am
NSEA Nooksack River Blackberry Removal
@ 4936 Deming Rd, Deming, WA 98244
May 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Help remove invasive blackberry at a property nestled along the North Fork Nooksack River! Starting a project by removing nonnative species reduces competition and ensures there is plenty of space for the native plants we[...]
NSEA Nooksack River Blackberry Removal
9:00 am
NSEA Nooksack River Blackberry Removal
@ Mount Baker Senior High School
May 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Help remove invasive blackberry at a property nestled along the North Fork Nooksack River! Starting a project by removing nonnative species reduces competition and ensures there is plenty of space for the native plants we[...]
Kiwanis Club Plant Sale
10:00 am
Kiwanis Club Plant Sale
@ Salvation Army Food Bank (across from former Big Lots)
May 3 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Annual Plant Sale, featuring Veggies, Flowers & Herbs. Cash or Check only
Scarecrow Academy Presents Visions of America on Film
2:00 pm
Scarecrow Academy Presents Visions of America on Film
@ Scarecrow Video (virtual)
May 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
 Year Seven of Scarecrow Academy presents “Visions of America on Film,” an ambitious ten-week online discussion series built around buoyant and bracing cinematic views of America. Each week we’ll consider how some of the greatest[...]
Trashion Show: Whimsical Wonderland
6:00 pm
Trashion Show: Whimsical Wonderland
@ Bellingham Circus Guild
May 3 @ 6:00 pm
 Enter the Whimsical Wonderland and celebrate sustainability and affordable housing at Habitat Whatcom’s 6th Annual Trashion Show! This fashion show features showstopping outfits crafted from trash and other recycled materials, drawing inspiration from our theme[...]
Hot Damn Scandal
7:00 pm
Hot Damn Scandal
@ Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
May 3 @ 7:00 pm
 Hot Damn Scandal is returning to the brewery, playing an incredible live show in the beer garden on Saturday, May 3rd! Doors open at 7, music starts at 8 pm | All Ages | $15[...]
Into The Woods ~ Musical
7:00 pm
Into The Woods ~ Musical
@ Nooksack Valley High School
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 Nooksack Valley High School Drama – INTO THE WOODS Saturday, May 3rd @ 7pm Friday, May 9th @ 7pm Saturday, May 10th @ 2pm & 7pm
The Path to Kindness
7:00 pm
The Path to Kindness
@ First Congregational Church
May 3 @ 7:00 pm
 We hope you will join us for this one night only performance! Our namesake concert centers around themes of connection and joy brought forth by the book of poems entitled “The Path to Kindness,” edited[...]
Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
7:30 pm
Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
@ Mount Baker Theatre
May 3 @ 7:30 pm
 The members of The Music of ABBA are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes, makeup, musical arrangements, movements and the singing, nothing is[...]
Space Trek
7:30 pm
Space Trek
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Voyage with the Upfront crew as they explore strange new worlds and boldly go where no improviser has gone before! Based on audience suggestions and familiar tropes, we will take you on a hilarious space[...]
Punch Line
9:30 pm
Punch Line
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 3 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
 Saturday Nights April, May, and June at The Upfront Theatre! Get ready for spontaneous comedy at its best! Punch Line is a short-form show with a variety of improvised word games which will keep you[...]
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Living Kidney Donor Forum
12:00 pm
Living Kidney Donor Forum
@ Squalicum Boathouse
May 4 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
 Are you curious about Kidney donation? Mount Baker Foundation is hosting the 3rd annual Living Kidney Donor event featuring a panel of kidney donors, recipients, and medical experts who will share inspiring stories and valuable[...]
Spring Naturalist Series (Day 1): Plants of the Pacific Northwest w/ Northwest Natura
12:30 pm
Spring Naturalist Series (Day 1): Plants of the Pacific Northwest w/ Northwest Natura
@ Washington Park
May 4 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
 This two-part series is designed for adults (16+) at any skill level that are interested in having fun outdoors learning more about flora, fauna, and natural history of the Pacific Northwest. We will meet two[...]
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
3:00 pm
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
@ Mount Baker Theatre
May 4 @ 3:00 pm
 It’s Star Wars day at MBT and we’re celebrating with Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. After the destruction of the Death Star, Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels on the ice planet Hoth.[...]
Jazz in the Taproom
6:00 pm
Jazz in the Taproom
@ Boundary Bay Brewery
May 4 @ 6:00 pm
 Stop by the taproom on Sundays for free live jazz music starring Scot Ranney & friends! Music starts at 6 pm every Sunday evening, and Jazz Jam (jazz musicians are welcome to join in!) at[...]
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Socially Distant Trivia with Friends!
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends!
@ Online through Zoom
May 6 all-day
 Online trivia through Zoom, every Tuesday night, featuring a mix of gallery and breakout rooms allowing you to socialize while you play several rounds of trivia including a weekly suggested category. Zoom link available each[...]
Kids Intro to Wet Felting
3:30 pm
Kids Intro to Wet Felting
@ Jansen Art Center
May 6 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
 Come join us for this fun introduction to the art of wet felting! In this class, we will explore the characteristics of felt and will make our own wet felted wool balls and flowers, too! [...]
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
4:15 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
@ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
May 6 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
 One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the[...]
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NSEA Stream Team
8:00 am
NSEA Stream Team
@ Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Campus
May 7 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 See restoration history and help us maintain older sites that need love. Meet at NSEA’s campus by 8 am and your group leader will shuttle everyone to the site. You can expect to be back[...]
WWU Awards Winners in concert
10:30 am
WWU Awards Winners in concert
@ Trinity Lutheran Church
May 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
 The Bellingham Music Club presents a daytime showcase featuring winners of the WWU Awards in honor of Virginia Glover and Randy Sasnett. Join us for an hour-long program of works for percussion, piano, saxophone, and[...]
Star Wars Community Festival
4:00 pm
Star Wars Community Festival
@ Stemma Brewing Co.
May 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 Join us for a day full of all things Star Wars and fundraising for the Max Higbee Center! Are you ready to join us in a galaxy far far away? We’re hosting a mini-festival for[...]
Community Keys – Live Piano w/ Paul Klein
5:30 pm
Community Keys – Live Piano w/ Paul Klein
@ Boundary Bay Brewery
May 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
 Paul Klein is returning to the Boundary Bay taproom, playing free live music every Wednesday night! Join us in the taproom for live piano music from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, with our talented friend Paul[...]
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Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
4:15 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
@ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
May 8 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the[...]
Canadian Steam
7:30 pm
Canadian Steam
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 The Comedy Department (in association with Citizen Hurricane ) is Vancouver’s go-to for world-class comedy and custom entertainment. With decades of experience in comedy and entertainment, this dynamic ensemble has performed thousands of music and[...]
GBU Classic Improv
7:30 pm
GBU Classic Improv
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursdays in May! The G.B.U. is a Bellingham classic! This show features a rotating performance format as well as special guest players to really make sure you get a wild and hilarious show that can[...]
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Edible Plant Identification in the Chuckanuts with Northwest Natura
12:00 pm
Edible Plant Identification in the Chuckanuts with Northwest Natura
@ Chuckanut Mountain (Trail TBD)
May 9 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
 Join Naturalist,Jazmen Yoder on a hike along one of the Chuckanut Mountain trails to get outdoors in early spring and learn the names and flavors of edible plants as we go. The trailhead is TBD[...]
Spring Wine Walk
5:30 pm
Spring Wine Walk
@ Downtown Bellingham
May 9 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 The 11th Annual Spring Wine Walk is here! Stroll through 19 Downtown shops as they transform into pop-up tasting rooms featuring a variety of regional wines. Attendees receive 10 tasting tickets to sample their favorites[...]
Maureen Kane- A Guide Back to You
6:00 pm
Maureen Kane- A Guide Back to You
@ Village Books and Paper Dreams in Fairhaven
May 9 @ 6:00 pm
 Join Maureen Kane in the Readings Gallery for Mental Health Awareness Month! Do you struggle with knowing who you are? Is it hard to make decisions or even know what you want? If you do[...]
Into The Woods ~ Musical
7:00 pm
Into The Woods ~ Musical
@ Nooksack Valley High School
May 9 @ 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Nooksack Valley High School Drama – INTO THE WOODS Saturday, May 3rd @ 7pm Friday, May 9th @ 7pm Saturday, May 10th @ 2pm & 7pm
Quartet San Francisco
7:30 pm
Quartet San Francisco
@ Mount Baker Theatre
May 9 @ 7:30 pm
 Quartet San Francisco, founded in 2001 by violinist Jeremy Cohen, is the Bay Area’s leading crossover string ensemble. With three Grammy awards and a total of seven nominations for their recordings, the group is celebrated[...]
Space Trek
7:30 pm
Space Trek
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Voyage with the Upfront crew as they explore strange new worlds and boldly go where no improviser has gone before! Based on audience suggestions and familiar tropes, we will take you on a hilarious space[...]
Movie Mayhem
9:30 pm
Movie Mayhem
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 9 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday nights in May! Join us as we develop the next hit in cinema! Improvisers will jump between a pitch session in the “writer’s room” to playing out scenes, as they write a story in[...]
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Everson Rummage Sale Fundraiser
9:00 am
Everson Rummage Sale Fundraiser
@ Everson Lions Club Warehouse
May 10 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
 The Everson Lions Club is hosting a Rummage Sale Fundraiser! Stop by and find that item you didn’t know you needed or the perfect Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts! There will be toys, clothes,[...]
Ethnobotany Tour at Sugarloaf Mountain w/ Northwest Natura
12:30 pm
Ethnobotany Tour at Sugarloaf Mountain w/ Northwest Natura
@ Sugarloaf Mountain Trailhead
May 10 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
 Join Salish Sea Naturalist and Outdoor Educator, Jazmen Yoder on a hike to Sugarloaf Mountaintop while learning about traditional and modern uses of PNW native plants. Anacortes Community Forest has incredible plant diversity. This tour[...]
Into The Woods ~ Musical
2:00 pm
Into The Woods ~ Musical
@ Nooksack Valley High School
May 10 @ 2:00 pm
Nooksack Valley High School Drama – INTO THE WOODS Saturday, May 3rd @ 7pm Friday, May 9th @ 7pm Saturday, May 10th @ 2pm & 7pm
Scarecrow Academy Presents Visions of America on Film
2:00 pm
Scarecrow Academy Presents Visions of America on Film
@ Scarecrow Video (virtual)
May 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Year Seven of Scarecrow Academy presents “Visions of America on Film,” an ambitious ten-week online discussion series built around buoyant and bracing cinematic views of America. Each week we’ll consider how some of the greatest[...]
Quartet San Francisco
7:30 pm
Quartet San Francisco
@ Mount Baker Theatre
May 10 @ 7:30 pm
 Quartet San Francisco, founded in 2001 by violinist Jeremy Cohen, is the Bay Area’s leading crossover string ensemble. With three Grammy awards and a total of seven nominations for their recordings, the group is celebrated[...]
Space Trek
7:30 pm
Space Trek
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Voyage with the Upfront crew as they explore strange new worlds and boldly go where no improviser has gone before! Based on audience suggestions and familiar tropes, we will take you on a hilarious space[...]
Punch Line
9:30 pm
Punch Line
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 10 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday Nights April, May, and June at The Upfront Theatre! Get ready for spontaneous comedy at its best! Punch Line is a short-form show with a variety of improvised word games which will keep you[...]
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Jazz in the Taproom – Boundary Bay Brewery
6:00 pm
Jazz in the Taproom – Boundary Bay Brewery
@ Boundary Bay Brewery
May 11 @ 6:00 pm
 Stop by the taproom on Sundays for free live jazz music starring Scot Ranney & friends! Music starts at 6 pm every Sunday evening, and Jazz Jam (jazz musicians are welcome to join in!) at[...]
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Ancestry DNA
2:00 pm
Ancestry DNA
@ Pioneer Pavilion Community Center
May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 Ancestry DNA – presentation by Peg Merti. Peg is an accomplished Ancestry DNA researcher and collaborator and serves as a volunteer at the local Family History Center. Whatcom Genealogical Society meets the 2nd Monday of[...]
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Socially Distant Trivia with Friends!
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends!
@ Online through Zoom
May 13 all-day
Online trivia through Zoom, every Tuesday night, featuring a mix of gallery and breakout rooms allowing you to socialize while you play several rounds of trivia including a weekly suggested category. Zoom link available each[...]
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
4:15 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
@ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
May 13 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the[...]
Life Drawing Bellingham
6:30 pm
Life Drawing Bellingham
@ Karate Church
May 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 Life drawing from the live model – All levels welcome! – $20 at the door, Cash/Card/Venmo – Doors at 6p / Poses begin at 6:45p – Materials & Snacks provided – Short to long poses[...]
Pop Up Chorus. Every Tuesday for 6 weeeks. Learn 4-part harmony for free!
7:00 pm
Pop Up Chorus. Every Tuesday for 6 weeeks. Learn 4-part harmony for free!
@ The Majestic
May 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 Did you sing in school or in the church choir when you were younger and would love to sing again? Do you sing in the shower or with the radio or just love to sing[...]
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Community Keys – Live Piano w/ Paul Klein
5:30 pm
Community Keys – Live Piano w/ Paul Klein
@ Boundary Bay Brewery
May 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Paul Klein is returning to the Boundary Bay taproom, playing free live music every Wednesday night! Join us in the taproom for live piano music from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, with our talented friend Paul[...]
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Salmon Stream Science Workshop with NSEA
3:30 pm
Salmon Stream Science Workshop with NSEA
@ Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Campus
May 15 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
 Do you know what salmon need for healthy stream habitat? Salmon need the “three C’s” – cold, clean, and clear water! During this workshop, you will discover how to determine if water is healthy for[...]
Robert Sarazin Blake & Jan Peters – Happy Hour BBQ
4:00 pm
Robert Sarazin Blake & Jan Peters – Happy Hour BBQ
@ Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
May 15 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Join us in the Beer Garden on Thursdays throughout the summer for Happy Hour BBQ! From 4 – 8 pm, we’ll have beer, food, music, and trivia, keeping the good vibes going with a free[...]
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
4:15 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
@ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
May 15 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the[...]
Wine Walk 2025
5:00 pm
Wine Walk 2025
@ Barkley Village Gazebo
May 15 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Barkley Village and Lydia Place are teaming up for the fifth Barkley Village Wine Walk being held Thursday, May 15th, from 5:00-8:00 pm. Participants can stroll through Barkley Village shops and restaurants as they taste[...]
Cougars in The North West
7:00 pm
Cougars in The North West
@ Backcountry Essentials
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 Come spend an evening with Brian Kertson, a carnivore researcher from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, as he dives into the fascinating world of cougar ecology and behavior. He’ll also share essential safety[...]
Forgiving Ice – Original Musical (With Puppets!)
7:00 pm
GBU Classic Improv
7:30 pm
GBU Classic Improv
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursdays in May! The G.B.U. is a Bellingham classic! This show features a rotating performance format as well as special guest players to really make sure you get a wild and hilarious show that can[...]
Jason Dea West, Cascade Cody & The Warshington Apples – Garden Twilight Series
8:00 pm
Jason Dea West, Cascade Cody & The Warshington Apples – Garden Twilight Series
@ Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden
May 15 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 Join us in the beer garden on Thursday evenings for our Garden Twilight Series! The Garden Twilight Series presents Bellingham’s best roots musicians with performers from far and wide. Enjoy summer evenings in the beer[...]
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2025 La Conner Guitar Festival Presents: Tracy Spring Songwriting Workshop: Unpacking Great Songs!
12:00 pm
2025 La Conner Guitar Festival Presents: Tracy Spring Songwriting Workshop: Unpacking Great Songs!
@ Civic Garden Club
May 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
 About Tracy’s workshop: A great lyric. A lovely bridge. An unexpected melodic line or chord structure. What caught your ear or captured your heart? We’ll bring our favorite songs to this workshop and learn about[...]
Forgiving Ice – Original Musical (With Puppets!)
7:00 pm
Space Trek
7:30 pm
Space Trek
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Voyage with the Upfront crew as they explore strange new worlds and boldly go where no improviser has gone before! Based on audience suggestions and familiar tropes, we will take you on a hilarious space[...]
Movie Mayhem
9:30 pm
Movie Mayhem
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 16 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday nights in May! Join us as we develop the next hit in cinema! Improvisers will jump between a pitch session in the “writer’s room” to playing out scenes, as they write a story in[...]
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Miles for Memories: Walkathon & Amy’s Place Open House
9:00 am
Miles for Memories: Walkathon & Amy’s Place Open House
@ Bellis Fair Mall
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 17th, 2025! Miles for Memories is back with an indoor walk-a-thon, a senior services resource fair, and the Amy’s Place Open House. Whether you’re walking with us in person[...]
NSEA Tenmile Creek Tributary Mulching
9:00 am
NSEA Tenmile Creek Tributary Mulching
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Spread mulch around recently planted trees and shrubs to protect them as they grow through the summer. Not only will the mulch improve soil structure as it decomposes, but it also supports plants by conserving[...]
NSEA Tenmile Creek Tributary Mulching
9:00 am
NSEA Tenmile Creek Tributary Mulching
@ Meridian High School
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Spread mulch around recently planted trees and shrubs to protect them as they grow through the summer. Not only will the mulch improve soil structure as it decomposes, but it also supports plants by conserving[...]
Celebrate Community at Blaine’s Spring Block Party
10:00 am
Celebrate Community at Blaine’s Spring Block Party
@ Downtown Blaine
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spring is here, and Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 invites the community to celebrate the season at Blaine’s Spring Block Party on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Downtown Blaine, centered around Third and[...]
2025 La Conner Guitar Festival presents: Kat Eggleston and Tracy Spring in Concert
11:30 am
2025 La Conner Guitar Festival presents: Kat Eggleston and Tracy Spring in Concert
@ The Clubhouse, Swinomish Yacht Club
May 17 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
 The 2025 La Conner Guitar Festival presents a special late morning concert with songwriters and long-time friends Kat Eggleston and Tracy Spring on Saturday, May 17, 11:30am-1:00pm. The two women will “swap tunes” back and[...]
Pine Needle Basketry – A Wildcrafter’s Workshop with Northwest Natura
1:00 pm
Pine Needle Basketry – A Wildcrafter’s Workshop with Northwest Natura
@ Chuckanut Center
May 17 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
 In this wildcrafting workshop you will learn how to weave a basket using the coil technique and Ponderosa Pine needles. Weaving with pine needles and other coiled plant material is a practice ancient peoples from[...]
Scarecrow Academy Presents Visions of America on Film
2:00 pm
Scarecrow Academy Presents Visions of America on Film
@ Scarecrow Video (virtual)
May 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Year Seven of Scarecrow Academy presents “Visions of America on Film,” an ambitious ten-week online discussion series built around buoyant and bracing cinematic views of America. Each week we’ll consider how some of the greatest[...]
Forgiving Ice – Original Musical (With Puppets!)
5:00 pm
Space Trek
7:30 pm
Space Trek
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Voyage with the Upfront crew as they explore strange new worlds and boldly go where no improviser has gone before! Based on audience suggestions and familiar tropes, we will take you on a hilarious space[...]
Punch Line
9:30 pm
Punch Line
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 17 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday Nights April, May, and June at The Upfront Theatre! Get ready for spontaneous comedy at its best! Punch Line is a short-form show with a variety of improvised word games which will keep you[...]
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Meadows Montessori School Spring Festival
10:00 am
Meadows Montessori School Spring Festival
@ Meadows Montessori School
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
 The Meadows Montessori Spring Festival will showcase local artists and professional crafters as we gather to celebrate SPRING in Whatcom County! This event will feature a high-quality handmade craft market, artisan products, musical performances, face[...]
Spring Naturalist Series (Day 2): Plants of the Pacific Northwest with Northwest Natura
12:30 pm
Spring Naturalist Series (Day 2): Plants of the Pacific Northwest with Northwest Natura
@ Deception Pass State Park or Anacortes Community Forest
May 18 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
 This two-part series is designed for adults (16+) at any skill level that are interested in having fun outdoors learning more about flora, fauna, and natural history of the Pacific Northwest. We will meet two[...]
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Socially Distant Trivia with Friends!
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends!
@ Online through Zoom
May 20 all-day
Online trivia through Zoom, every Tuesday night, featuring a mix of gallery and breakout rooms allowing you to socialize while you play several rounds of trivia including a weekly suggested category. Zoom link available each[...]
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
4:15 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
@ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
May 20 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the[...]
Life Drawing Bellingham
6:30 pm
Life Drawing Bellingham
@ Karate Church
May 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Life drawing from the live model – All levels welcome! – $20 at the door, Cash/Card/Venmo – Doors at 6p / Poses begin at 6:45p – Materials & Snacks provided – Short to long poses[...]
Pop Up Chorus. Every Tuesday for 6 weeeks. Learn 4-part harmony for free!
7:00 pm
Pop Up Chorus. Every Tuesday for 6 weeeks. Learn 4-part harmony for free!
@ The Majestic
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Did you sing in school or in the church choir when you were younger and would love to sing again? Do you sing in the shower or with the radio or just love to sing[...]
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NSEA Stream Team
8:00 am
NSEA Stream Team
@ Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Campus
May 21 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 See restoration history and help us maintain older sites that need love. Meet at NSEA’s campus by 8 am and your group leader will shuttle everyone to the site. You can expect to be back[...]
Community Keys – Live Piano w/ Paul Klein
5:30 pm
Community Keys – Live Piano w/ Paul Klein
@ Boundary Bay Brewery
May 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Paul Klein is returning to the Boundary Bay taproom, playing free live music every Wednesday night! Join us in the taproom for live piano music from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, with our talented friend Paul[...]
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Power of Hope: The Science of Personal & Collective Thriving
9:30 am
Power of Hope: The Science of Personal & Collective Thriving
@ Zoom
May 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
 The Power of Hope dives deeper into the Science of Hope: the most reliable predictor of thriving. This single session training provides a framework and tools to raise hope in your family, community, and workplace.[...]
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
4:15 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
@ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
May 22 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the[...]
Film Benefit-‘Si Pudiera Quedarme – If I Could Stay’
7:00 pm
Film Benefit-‘Si Pudiera Quedarme – If I Could Stay’
@ The Majestic
May 22 @ 7:00 pm
 Bellingham Friends Meeting will be hosting, a screening of the award winning film ‘Si Pudiera Quedarme – If I Could Stay’ Thursday, May 22nd, 7pm at the Majestic 1027 North Forest, in Bellingham. Suggested Donation[...]
We Contain Landscapes: An Evening of Poetry and Dance with Patrycja Humieknik
7:00 pm
We Contain Landscapes: An Evening of Poetry and Dance with Patrycja Humieknik
@ Whatcom Community College Heiner Theater
May 22 @ 7:00 pm
 Join Patrycja Humienik, daughter of Polish immigrants, writer, and performer, as she reads from her new book of poetry, We Contain Landscapes, published by Tin House. Humienik will be in conversation with WCC Modern Dance[...]
GBU Classic Improv
7:30 pm
GBU Classic Improv
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursdays in May! The G.B.U. is a Bellingham classic! This show features a rotating performance format as well as special guest players to really make sure you get a wild and hilarious show that can[...]
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Space Trek
7:30 pm
Space Trek
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Voyage with the Upfront crew as they explore strange new worlds and boldly go where no improviser has gone before! Based on audience suggestions and familiar tropes, we will take you on a hilarious space[...]
Movie Mayhem
9:30 pm
Movie Mayhem
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 23 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday nights in May! Join us as we develop the next hit in cinema! Improvisers will jump between a pitch session in the “writer’s room” to playing out scenes, as they write a story in[...]
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Wild Brushstrokes: An Expressive Acrylic Workshop
10:00 am
Wild Brushstrokes: An Expressive Acrylic Workshop
@ Karate Church
May 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
 In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn to paint from a photo reference—not to replicate, but to unlock emotion, color, and instinct. Using a wolf as our guide, I’ll share my personal approach to expressive portraiture,[...]
Memorial Weekend Block Party
12:00 pm
Memorial Weekend Block Party
@ Stones Throw Brewery
May 24 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 We invite the whole community to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend 2025 with a Stones Throw Block Party on Saturday, May 24th! As part of Fairhaven’s beloved Ski to Sea festivities, we’re turning the street into[...]
Bushcraft Basics: Fire & Shelter Building with Northwest Natura
1:00 pm
Bushcraft Basics: Fire & Shelter Building with Northwest Natura
@ Northwest Natura Private Land
May 24 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 This course will take place on Private Land in Whatcom County off Highway 542 next to Boulder Creek ~2 miles east of Maple Falls, WA. The skills we will cover in this outdoor workshop include:[...]
Space Trek
7:30 pm
Space Trek
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Voyage with the Upfront crew as they explore strange new worlds and boldly go where no improviser has gone before! Based on audience suggestions and familiar tropes, we will take you on a hilarious space[...]
Punch Line
9:30 pm
Punch Line
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 24 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday Nights April, May, and June at The Upfront Theatre! Get ready for spontaneous comedy at its best! Punch Line is a short-form show with a variety of improvised word games which will keep you[...]
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Bushcraft Basics: Natural Cordage with Northwest Natura
1:00 pm
Bushcraft Basics: Natural Cordage with Northwest Natura
@ Northwest Natura Private Land
May 25 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
 The Bushcraft Basics series by Northwest Natura teaches students practical outdoor skills like fire-making, shelter-building, knot-tying, and wildcrafting skills like weaving, making cordage, and more. In this course you will learn how to make cordage[...]
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Good Neighbor Night at Stones Throw Brewery
5:00 pm
Good Neighbor Night at Stones Throw Brewery
@ Stones Throw Brewery
May 26 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 Join us for Good Neighbor Night as we partner with Common Threads Farm, a local nonprofit cultivating healthier kids, communities, and the environment through hands-on food education. From 5–9pm, 10% of all beer sales will[...]
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Socially Distant Trivia with Friends!
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends!
@ Online through Zoom
May 27 all-day
Online trivia through Zoom, every Tuesday night, featuring a mix of gallery and breakout rooms allowing you to socialize while you play several rounds of trivia including a weekly suggested category. Zoom link available each[...]
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
4:15 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
@ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
May 27 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the[...]
Life Drawing Bellingham
6:30 pm
Life Drawing Bellingham
@ Karate Church
May 27 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Life drawing from the live model – All levels welcome! – $20 at the door, Cash/Card/Venmo – Doors at 6p / Poses begin at 6:45p – Materials & Snacks provided – Short to long poses[...]
Pop Up Chorus. Every Tuesday for 6 weeeks. Learn 4-part harmony for free!
7:00 pm
Pop Up Chorus. Every Tuesday for 6 weeeks. Learn 4-part harmony for free!
@ The Majestic
May 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Did you sing in school or in the church choir when you were younger and would love to sing again? Do you sing in the shower or with the radio or just love to sing[...]
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Pursuing Justice: The proposed new jail and diversion programs… Where do we stand now?
11:30 am
Pursuing Justice: The proposed new jail and diversion programs… Where do we stand now?
@ Bellingham Yacht Club
May 28 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
 In November 2023, voters passed for the largest public works project in the history of Whatcom County: construction of a new jail supported by strong behavioral health and diversion programs. Our May program will detail[...]
Whatcom Community College Faculty Recital: Dr. Gabriel Mañalac, piano
12:30 pm
Whatcom Community College Faculty Recital: Dr. Gabriel Mañalac, piano
@ Whatcom Community College Heiner Theater
May 28 @ 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm
 Featuring works from the standard solo piano repertory and compositions by contemporary American and European composers. Recital will be followed by a Q&A with the performer. Free
Community Keys – Live Piano w/ Paul Klein
5:30 pm
Community Keys – Live Piano w/ Paul Klein
@ Boundary Bay Brewery
May 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Paul Klein is returning to the Boundary Bay taproom, playing free live music every Wednesday night! Join us in the taproom for live piano music from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, with our talented friend Paul[...]
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Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
4:15 pm
Youth Outrigger Paddling Lessons
@ Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers
May 29 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
One of the core goals of Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers (BBOP) is to honor and respect Polynesian cultural traditions through the promotion of both competitive and recreational outrigger canoe paddling for youth, families, and the[...]
GBU Classic Improv
7:30 pm
GBU Classic Improv
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursdays in May! The G.B.U. is a Bellingham classic! This show features a rotating performance format as well as special guest players to really make sure you get a wild and hilarious show that can[...]
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Whatcom Chorale presents Curtain Up!
7:00 pm
Whatcom Chorale presents Curtain Up!
@ St Paul's Episcopal Church
May 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 Join Whatcom Chorale for a thrilling afternoon of grand opera choruses. Long considered to be the pinnacle of artistic musical expression, opera inspired the creative brilliance of Europe’s most beloved composers. Our program offers choral[...]
Space Trek
7:30 pm
Space Trek
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Voyage with the Upfront crew as they explore strange new worlds and boldly go where no improviser has gone before! Based on audience suggestions and familiar tropes, we will take you on a hilarious space[...]
Movie Mayhem
9:30 pm
Movie Mayhem
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 30 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday nights in May! Join us as we develop the next hit in cinema! Improvisers will jump between a pitch session in the “writer’s room” to playing out scenes, as they write a story in[...]
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Blaine Borderline 5K
10:00 am
Blaine Borderline 5K
@ Blaine Marine Park
May 31 @ 10:00 am
 Ready, set, GO! Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 invites runners, walkers, and community members of all ages to lace up and take part in the Blaine Borderline 5K on Saturday, May 31, 2025,[...]
Arboretum Day: Nature Walks, Music & More!
12:00 pm
Arboretum Day: Nature Walks, Music & More!
@ WWU Outback Outdoor Classroom
May 31 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 Arboretum Day is an annual celebration hosted by the Ecological Restoration Club at Western Washington University, held at the Outback Farm with activities extending into Sehome Hill Arboretum. This community event features faculty-led interpretive hikes[...]
Mads Tolling & Matt Eakle Band
7:30 pm
Mads Tolling & Matt Eakle Band
@ Mount Baker Theatre
May 31 @ 7:30 pm
 Mads Tolling is an internationally renowned violinist and composer originally from Copenhagen, Denmark, now living in San Francisco. As a former nine-year member of both bassist Stanley Clarke’s band and the celebrated Turtle Island Quartet,[...]
Space Trek
7:30 pm
Space Trek
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 31 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Voyage with the Upfront crew as they explore strange new worlds and boldly go where no improviser has gone before! Based on audience suggestions and familiar tropes, we will take you on a hilarious space[...]
Punch Line
9:30 pm
Punch Line
@ The Upfront Theatre
May 31 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday Nights April, May, and June at The Upfront Theatre! Get ready for spontaneous comedy at its best! Punch Line is a short-form show with a variety of improvised word games which will keep you[...]
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