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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.

Jul
11
Fri
Summer Art & Dance Camps: Where the Wild Things Roam! @ Unique Technique Dance
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Art & Dance Camps: Where the Wild Things Roam! @ Unique Technique Dance

Where the Wild Things Roam- Art & Dance Camp #2: July- 7-11 10am-4pm, Mon-Fri, Ages 5-8, $300 with Rachel Simpson for Art and Tara Reiter for Dance. Get a Wild Fun mixture of Dance and Art in this full day camp!! Join us on the last day for a Dance Performance and Art Show! Students Bring: Lunch, Water Bottle, Weather appropriate clothing, clean soled sneakers. Learn a full dance routine, lots of dance games and amazing art projects including:-Clay Foxes & Wild Cats-Watercolor Paints with Leaf Prints, 3/D Bunny or Mice in Mini-Tin-Beds-Wild Forrest & Fauna, Paint & Papercraft Art-Mushroom and Wee Bugs in 3/D Craft, Bright Painted Dots of Favorite Animals, Art Games with Nature. 3 hours of Art and 3 hours of dance each day! 10:00am-12:45pm Art, Lunch 12:45-1:15pm,1:15pm-4:00pm Dance. Ages 5 – 8. Location: Unique Technique Dance, 3815 Bakerview Spur #1, Bellingham, WA 98225. Websites: http://www.rachelswhimsicalart.com/ and https://www.uniquetechniquedance.com/

Jul
12
Sat
Modern Meets Primitive @ Codata Gallery
Jul 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Modern Meets Primitive @ Codata Gallery

Cordata Gallery is proud to invite you to Modern Meets Primitive, an exhibition featuring the works by local artists Richard Nash, Brian O’Neill, and David Syre, whose works explore the meeting point between gestural expressions and timeless, elegant forms. The exhibition looks at how modern art can draw strength from the raw, instinctive, and ancient—reminding us that progress and tradition are not opposites, but parts of the same creative journey. All artworks are available for acquisition, offering a chance to support local artists and to add to your collection.

Opening reception: July 12, 2-4pm
Open to public: July 12 – Aug 30, 2025
Tues-Sat, 11-4 and by appointment

Cordata Gallery is located in the Cordata neighborhood with extensive
parking.

Jul
15
Tue
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom
Jul 15 all-day
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom

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 week at http://Facebook.com/WorldsBestTrivia.

Teams or individuals can play. To participate in scoring, teams designate a scribe who submits answers using google forms. Players of all ages welcome!

Jul
16
Wed
Paint Party @ Bellingham Senior Activity Center
Jul 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Paint Party @ Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Join Us for another awesome Paint Party!

When: Wednesday July 16th 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Where: Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Get ready to unleash your inner artist! We’re painting the “Fabulous Flamingo”– a masterpiece you’ll be proud to take home. No experience needed; we’ll guide you step by step to create your own unique work of art. Painting on 11×14 stretched canvas with acrylic paints. Door prize and contests throughout the event.

Cost: $35 per person (includes all supplies and goodies!)

Bring your friends, enjoy a fun and relaxing evening, and create memories that last!

Spots are limited! Secure your spot today by and register here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-party-july-16th-300pm-500pm-at-the-bellingham-senior-acitity-center-tickets-1363827447609?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can’t wait to paint with you!

Hosted by Tailored Treasures LLC

www.tailored-treasures4u.com

Jul
18
Fri
State Street Theatre Presents: Our Town @ New Prospect Theatre
Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm
State Street Theatre Presents: Our Town @ New Prospect Theatre

**Description: Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Performed by BAAY students ages 15-18.
**Admission: $16-$22
**This event repeats on July 19th

Jul
19
Sat
State Street Theatre Presents: Our Town @ New Prospect Theatre
Jul 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
State Street Theatre Presents: Our Town @ New Prospect Theatre

**Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Performed by BAAY students ages 15-18.
**Admission: $16-$22

State Street Theatre Presents: Our Town @ New Prospect Theatre
Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm
State Street Theatre Presents: Our Town @ New Prospect Theatre

**Description: Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Performed by BAAY students ages 15-18.
**Admission: $16-$22
**This event repeats on July 19th

Jul
20
Sun
State Street Theatre Presents: Our Town @ New Prospect Theatre
Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
State Street Theatre Presents: Our Town @ New Prospect Theatre

**Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Performed by BAAY students ages 15-18.
**Admission: $16-$22

Jul
22
Tue
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom
Jul 22 all-day
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom

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 week at http://Facebook.com/WorldsBestTrivia.

Teams or individuals can play. To participate in scoring, teams designate a scribe who submits answers using google forms. Players of all ages welcome!

Jul
24
Thu
Blues, Brews & BBQ: The Atlantics Featured Band: The Atlantics @ Waterfront Terrace at Hotel Bellwether
Jul 24 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Blues, Brews & BBQ: The Atlantics Featured Band: The Atlantics @ Waterfront Terrace at Hotel Bellwether

Join us for The Atlantics

Blues, Brews, and BBQ is back and better than ever! You’re invited to put on your dancing shoes and join us on the Waterfront Terrace every Thursday for our annual summer concert series’ return to Bellingham Bay.

Enjoy some BBQ grub, sip on craft brews and cocktails and dance to the live tunes of your favorite local bands. Live it up while the boats cruise by and dance until the sun sets over Bellingham Bay.

The Atlantics will have you on your feet with rockin’ Rhythm & Blues, Motown hits of the 1960’s and Top 40 Rock from the 50’s 60’s 70’s & 80’s! They have performed with such luminaries as John Lee Hooker, Bonnie Raitt, T-Bone Burnett, Chubby Checkers and The Powder Blues Band.

Doors and BBQ open each week at 5 pm and Bellingham’s favorite bands perform from 6 pm-9 pm.

Pre-purchase Express Tickets online & save time AND the line, as well as guarantee your entrance! Limited online tickets available. Additional tickets available at the door until sold out. Seating is first come, first serve. Discounted BBQ pricing when purchased online ($5 off) Cash bar at event and not included in ticket pricing.

Hats, sunglasses and suncreen reccomended, as limited covered seating available.

Jul
26
Sat
York Yard Crawl @ York Neighborhood in Bellingham
Jul 26 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
York Yard Crawl @ York Neighborhood in Bellingham

The York Yard Crawl is a neighborhood-wide art walk/yard sale/music festival/garden party in Bellingham’s finest neighborhood. York residents host Yard Things featuring art, yard sales, music and activities for kids of all ages, all set among a backdrop of Victorian homes on tree-lined streets.

Jul
29
Tue
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom
Jul 29 all-day
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom

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 week at http://Facebook.com/WorldsBestTrivia.

Teams or individuals can play. To participate in scoring, teams designate a scribe who submits answers using google forms. Players of all ages welcome!

Jul
31
Thu
Blues, Brews & BBQ: Chris Eger Band & The Powerhouse Horns @ Waterfront Terrace at Hotel Bellwether
Jul 31 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Blues, Brews & BBQ: Chris Eger Band & The Powerhouse Horns @ Waterfront Terrace at Hotel Bellwether

Join us for Chris Eger Band

Blues, Brews, and BBQ is back and better than ever! You’re invited to put on your dancing shoes and join us on the Waterfront Terrace every Thursday for our annual summer concert series’ return to Bellingham Bay.

Enjoy some BBQ grub, sip on craft brews and cocktails and dance to the live tunes of your favorite local bands. Live it up while the boats cruise by and dance until the sun sets over Bellingham Bay.

The Chris Eger Band is: REAL. AMERICAN. MUSIC. A bonafied “quadruple threat,” Eger is a multi-instrumentalist, accomplished songwriter, kick-butt showman, as well as sensational vocalist for which he has been nominated three years in a row, for Best Male Vocalist by the Washington Blues Society. Chris is backed by bassist and father Randall Eger, who has over 35 years of live performance experience. Drummer, Mark Clark, is a veteran of the Northwest music scene, playing with the likes of the New Deal Rhythm Band and the Chryslers. Clark brings a solid, funky foundation to the group, and always delivers. Rick Jiles, keyboardist and leader of the local favorites Midlife Crisis & the Alimony Horns, is a tasteful and scintillating addition to the rhythm section. Finally, Pete Kirkman and Mike West lend their talents as the noteworthy and eponymous Powerhouse Horns. The band’s high-energy performances always please crowds and are constant signatures of what the cast brings. The band is rockin’, fun, and dishes out plenty of soul!

Doors and BBQ open each week at 5 pm and Bellingham’s favorite bands perform from 6 pm-9 pm.

Pre-purchase Express Tickets online & save time AND the line, as well as guarantee your entrance! Limited online tickets available. Additional tickets available at the door until sold out. Seating is first come, first serve. Discounted BBQ pricing when purchased online ($5 off) Cash bar at event and not included in ticket pricing.

Hats, sunglasses and suncreen reccomended, as limited covered seating available.

Aug
5
Tue
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom
Aug 5 all-day
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom

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 week at http://Facebook.com/WorldsBestTrivia.

Teams or individuals can play. To participate in scoring, teams designate a scribe who submits answers using google forms. Players of all ages welcome!

Aug
7
Thu
Blues, Brews & BBQ: Lost at Last @ Waterfront Terrace at Hotel Bellwether
Aug 7 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Blues, Brews & BBQ: Lost at Last @ Waterfront Terrace at Hotel Bellwether

Blues, Brews, and BBQ is back and better than ever! You’re invited to put on your dancing shoes and join us on the Waterfront Terrace every Thursday for our annual summer concert series’ return to Bellingham Bay.

Enjoy some BBQ grub, sip on craft brews and cocktails and dance to the live tunes of your favorite local bands. Live it up while the boats cruise by and dance until the sun sets over Bellingham Bay.

Lost at Last is a six-piece original and cover band based in Bellingham, Washington. They specialize in country, rock, and island-flavored music. Led by lead singer and guitarist Thomas Sandblom and his psychedelic cowboys, Lost at Last is known for their country rock/folk sound. If you’re in the area, you won’t want to miss their performances! So grab your cowboy boots and dancing shoes and enjoy their lively tunes!

Doors and BBQ open each week at 5 pm and Bellingham’s favorite bands perform from 6 pm-9 pm.

Pre-purchase Express Tickets online & save time AND the line, as well as guarantee your entrance! Limited online tickets available. Additional tickets available at the door until sold out. Seating is first come, first serve. Discounted BBQ pricing when purchased online ($5 off) Cash bar at event and not included in ticket pricing.

Hats, sunglasses and suncreen reccomended, as limited covered seating available.

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Notes: Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation due to rain, refunds will be issued less the Eventbrite fees. Alcohol is not included in ticket price. Food service is from 5 pm – 7:30 pm

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We encourage you to bring your hats, sunglasses, and dancing shoes.

Aug
10
Sun
Pine Needle Basketry – A Wildcrafter’s Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center
Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pine Needle Basketry - A Wildcrafter's Workshop with Northwest Natura @ Chuckanut Center

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 all continents implemented in day-to-day survival, conventional living, and art.

The technique requires patience and attention to detail before it becomes a relaxing, repetitive stitching pattern. It is a skill that is more easily learned with a little guidance.

Dabblers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced weavers will enjoy this creative, social gathering with Northwest Natura.

In this course you will learn:
-ID and Ecology features of Pinus spp. (various pine tree species).
-Foraging techniques and where to harvest pine needles.
-How to weave a coiled basket using pine needles.

All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own too if you wish (e.g., thread, beads, decor, sewing kit).

More info and registration via the event website.

Aug
12
Tue
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom
Aug 12 all-day
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom

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 week at http://Facebook.com/WorldsBestTrivia.

Teams or individuals can play. To participate in scoring, teams designate a scribe who submits answers using google forms. Players of all ages welcome!

Aug
14
Thu
Blues, Brews & BBQ: Space Band @ Waterfront Terrace at Hotel Bellwether
Aug 14 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Blues, Brews & BBQ: Space Band @ Waterfront Terrace at Hotel Bellwether

Blues, Brews, and BBQ is back and better than ever! You’re invited to put on your dancing shoes and join us on the Waterfront Terrace every Thursday for our annual summer concert series’ return to Bellingham Bay.

Enjoy some BBQ grub, sip on craft brews and cocktails and dance to the live tunes of your favorite local bands. Live it up while the boats cruise by and dance until the sun sets over Bellingham Bay.

SpaceBand is a highly entertaining and electrifying cover band that focuses on R&B/Hip-hop hits from the 90’s as well as the current, chart-topping dance tunes! To round out their repertoire, SpaceBand tastefully sprinkles in some classic rock, funk, and Motown. Phil Carter on drums and Aeden Hunter on bass provide the solid, funky foundation on which a temple of soul is built with Brian Hillman’s powerful vocals leading the way. Charlie Elmore’s rhythm guitar permeates with warm splendor and Baron Kim’s funky riffs and face-melting solos grab hold of you in a way you can’t shake.

Doors and BBQ open each week at 5 pm and Bellingham’s favorite bands perform from 6 pm-9 pm.

Pre-purchase Express Tickets online & save time AND the line, as well as guarantee your entrance! Limited online tickets available. Additional tickets available at the door until sold out. Seating is first come, first serve. Discounted BBQ pricing when purchased online ($5 off) Cash bar at event and not included in ticket pricing.

Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen recommended, as limited covered seating available.

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Notes: Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation due to rain, refunds will be issued less the Eventbrite fees. Alcohol is not included in ticket price. Food service is from 5 pm – 7:30 pm

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We encourage you to bring your hats, sunglasses, and dancing shoes.

Aug
19
Tue
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom
Aug 19 all-day
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom

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 week at http://Facebook.com/WorldsBestTrivia.

Teams or individuals can play. To participate in scoring, teams designate a scribe who submits answers using google forms. Players of all ages welcome!

Aug
21
Thu
Blues, Brews & BBQ: Midlife Crisis & The Alimony Horns @ Waterfront Terrace at Hotel Bellwether
Aug 21 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Blues, Brews & BBQ: Midlife Crisis & The Alimony Horns @ Waterfront Terrace at Hotel Bellwether

Blues, Brews, and BBQ is back and better than ever! You’re invited to put on your dancing shoes and join us on the Waterfront Terrace every Thursday for our annual summer concert series’ return to Bellingham Bay.

Enjoy some BBQ grub, sip on craft brews and cocktails and dance to the live tunes of your favorite local bands. Live it up while the boats cruise by and dance until the sun sets over Bellingham Bay.

Since 1988, Rick, Randal, Joe, Chris, Bruce, Ed, Larry, and Pete of Midlife Crisis & the Alimony Horns have been giving Pacific Northwest crowds something to dance about with their mix of unique, popular and recognizable music. The MLC&AH have played hundreds of venues in the US and Canada, but the Evergreen state is truly their home. For more than 25 years, this band has been delighting Northwest audiences, headlining for acts like Foghat and drawing big crowds at the Mt. Baker Rhythm and Blues Festival.

Doors and BBQ open each week at 5 pm and Bellingham’s favorite bands perform from 6 pm-9 pm.

Pre-purchase Express Tickets online & save time AND the line, as well as guarantee your entrance! Limited online tickets available. Additional tickets available at the door until sold out. Seating is first come, first serve. Discounted BBQ pricing when purchased online ($5 off) Cash bar at event and not included in ticket pricing.

Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen recommended, as limited covered seating available.

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Notes: Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation due to rain, refunds will be issued less the Eventbrite fees. Alcohol is not included in ticket price. Food service is from 5 pm – 7:30 pm

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We encourage you to bring your hats, sunglasses, and dancing shoes.

Aug
26
Tue
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom
Aug 26 all-day
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom

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 week at http://Facebook.com/WorldsBestTrivia.

Teams or individuals can play. To participate in scoring, teams designate a scribe who submits answers using google forms. Players of all ages welcome!

Sep
2
Tue
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom
Sep 2 all-day
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom

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 week at http://Facebook.com/WorldsBestTrivia.

Teams or individuals can play. To participate in scoring, teams designate a scribe who submits answers using google forms. Players of all ages welcome!

Sep
9
Tue
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom
Sep 9 all-day
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom

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 week at http://Facebook.com/WorldsBestTrivia.

Teams or individuals can play. To participate in scoring, teams designate a scribe who submits answers using google forms. Players of all ages welcome!

Sep
14
Sun
Twilight in Concert @ Mount Baker Theatre
Sep 14 @ 3:00 pm
Twilight in Concert @ Mount Baker Theatre

Experience the legendary romance saga with this epic film-to-concert event — featuring the original movie accompanied by a sensational live band on stage with an enchanting candlelit atmosphere. Twilight in Concert offers a unique opportunity for fans to relive the story that put Forks, Washington on the map, re-ignited the classic werewolf versus vampire debate, and inspired a devoted fanbase in a cinematic live experience like no other. An exceptional 12-piece ensemble of outstanding rock and orchestral musicians will take the stage to perform the beloved film score in perfect synchronization with the original movie, presented in its entirety on MBT’s big screen. Be captivated by the magical atmosphere as over a thousand twinkling candles illuminate the historic Main Stage, creating an ambiance that sets the stage for a truly romantic journey.

Sep
16
Tue
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom
Sep 16 all-day
Socially Distant Trivia with Friends! @ Online through Zoom

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 week at http://Facebook.com/WorldsBestTrivia.

Teams or individuals can play. To participate in scoring, teams designate a scribe who submits answers using google forms. Players of all ages welcome!