Handmade Holidays: LEGO® Ornaments
Dec
14
12:00 PM12:00

Handmade Holidays: LEGO® Ornaments

Craving a cozy holiday craft party? Join us in the Old City Hall’s Rotunda Room to create crafts that celebrate the season and make the perfect gifts. We’ll have a different activity each week with versions appropriate for our youngest visitors and seasoned crafters alike. Free fun for the whole family!

On December 14, LEGO® Master contestant Brad Bergman will supply holiday cheer with custom buildable LEGO® sets. Work with Brad to build a festive LEGO® ornament and while you’re at the museum, don’t forget to vote for Old City Hall on LEGO® Ideas!

Crafts are free! Admission to Old City Hall is by donation through the month of December.

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BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical
Dec
14
2:00 PM14:00

BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents Shrek the Musical! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.

Featuring students ages 11-12, Shrek the Musical performances run December 6-22 at the BAAY Theatre.

Tickets: $12 at the door or in advance at baay.org

About BAAY: Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching children’s lives through the exploration of the arts. We believe that the arts are an essential component of education. We enroll over 1500 children ages 5-17 annually in our EduArts and Theatre programs, and each year provide over $65,000 in tuition waivers and discounts to remove financial barriers to participation. Learn how you can support the sustainability of this work at baay.org/support.

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Lighted Bike Parade
Dec
14
4:45 PM16:45

Lighted Bike Parade

Deck the trails and deck out your bike for Bellingham's Lighted Bike Parade. Costumes encouraged, holiday cheer required! FREE and open to everyone.

The bike ride will take place rain or shine.

4:45 pm - Meet up

5:00 pm - Riders depart on out-and-back route down the South Bay Trai

5:20- 5:30 pm - Arrive at Depot Market Square for music, cocoa, and activities!

6:15 pm - Riders depart Depot Market Square (self-guided).

Hosted by: WTA, City of Bellingham, Downtown Bellingham Partnership, Whatcom Smart Trips and Western Washington University.

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BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical
Dec
14
7:00 PM19:00

BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents Shrek the Musical! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.

Featuring students ages 11-12, Shrek the Musical performances run December 6-22 at the BAAY Theatre.

Tickets: $12 at the door or in advance at baay.org

About BAAY: Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching children’s lives through the exploration of the arts. We believe that the arts are an essential component of education. We enroll over 1500 children ages 5-17 annually in our EduArts and Theatre programs, and each year provide over $65,000 in tuition waivers and discounts to remove financial barriers to participation. Learn how you can support the sustainability of this work at baay.org/support.

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BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical
Dec
15
2:00 PM14:00

BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents Shrek the Musical! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.

Featuring students ages 11-12, Shrek the Musical performances run December 6-22 at the BAAY Theatre.

Tickets: $12 at the door or in advance at baay.org

About BAAY: Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching children’s lives through the exploration of the arts. We believe that the arts are an essential component of education. We enroll over 1500 children ages 5-17 annually in our EduArts and Theatre programs, and each year provide over $65,000 in tuition waivers and discounts to remove financial barriers to participation. Learn how you can support the sustainability of this work at baay.org/support.

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Scepter Awards
Dec
16
6:00 PM18:00

Scepter Awards

Celebrate the people, places, and organizations that make Bellingham shine! The Scepter Awards honor those who have impacted and improved life in Downtown Bellingham with a community ceremony and party. The Scepter Awards return in 2024 bigger and better than ever with the Wild Buffalo House of Music’s iconic stage. Our favorite Bellebrities will make appearances and showcase their lip syncing skills, bites and drinks will be available, and we will honor over a dozen award recipients to recognize Most Transformative Space, Behind the Scenes Superheroes, Rising Stars, and more. You’ll want to be in this room next year to kick off the holiday festivities and share in our collective joy and hope for the future. Ticket sales and raffle tickets go to support us, the Downtown Bellingham Partnership, a 501c3 organization championing the health and vitality of downtown Bellingham through the promotion of commerce, culture, and celebration for over 20 years. You may know us best for Downtown Sounds, but the Downtown Bellingham Partnership is so much more. From annual hanging baskets, to street cleaning services, public art installations, and business community advocacy, we are at every intersection of our community.

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Dec
16
7:00 PM19:00

World’s Best Trivia

Since 2017 in the heart of downtown Bellingham, Ono Kitchen & Bar has hosted World’s Best Trivia with Quizmaster Randall Monday evenings at 7:00pm. Teams get together in the spirit of casual competition and serious fun for weekly prizes, delicious Hawaiian cuisine using PNW ingredients, creative thirst quenching cocktails, alongside a casually competetive, seriously fun quiz! Bring your crew, or make some new friends as you gather in the safe & inclusive environment at Ono Kitchen & Bar.

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Hadestown
Dec
18
7:00 PM19:00

Hadestown

Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. Hadestown intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Anaïs Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Rachel Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, Hadestown is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

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BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical
Dec
20
7:00 PM19:00

BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents Shrek the Musical! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.

Featuring students ages 11-12, Shrek the Musical performances run December 6-22 at the BAAY Theatre.

Tickets: $12 at the door or in advance at baay.org

About BAAY: Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching children’s lives through the exploration of the arts. We believe that the arts are an essential component of education. We enroll over 1500 children ages 5-17 annually in our EduArts and Theatre programs, and each year provide over $65,000 in tuition waivers and discounts to remove financial barriers to participation. Learn how you can support the sustainability of this work at baay.org/support.

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Handmade Holidays: Luminaries
Dec
21
12:00 PM12:00

Handmade Holidays: Luminaries

Craving a cozy holiday craft party? Join us in the Old City Hall’s Rotunda Room to create crafts that celebrate the season and make the perfect gifts. We’ll have a different activity each week with versions appropriate for our youngest visitors and seasoned crafters alike. Free fun for the whole family! 

On December 21, we’ll celebrate the winter solstice and create luminaries to light up the darkest night of the year.

Crafts are free! Admission to Old City Hall is by donation through the month of Decembe

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BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical
Dec
21
2:00 PM14:00

BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents Shrek the Musical! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.

Featuring students ages 11-12, Shrek the Musical performances run December 6-22 at the BAAY Theatre.

Tickets: $12 at the door or in advance at baay.org

About BAAY: Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching children’s lives through the exploration of the arts. We believe that the arts are an essential component of education. We enroll over 1500 children ages 5-17 annually in our EduArts and Theatre programs, and each year provide over $65,000 in tuition waivers and discounts to remove financial barriers to participation. Learn how you can support the sustainability of this work at baay.org/support.

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BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical
Dec
21
7:00 PM19:00

BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents Shrek the Musical! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.

Featuring students ages 11-12, Shrek the Musical performances run December 6-22 at the BAAY Theatre.

Tickets: $12 at the door or in advance at baay.org

About BAAY: Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching children’s lives through the exploration of the arts. We believe that the arts are an essential component of education. We enroll over 1500 children ages 5-17 annually in our EduArts and Theatre programs, and each year provide over $65,000 in tuition waivers and discounts to remove financial barriers to participation. Learn how you can support the sustainability of this work at baay.org/support.

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BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical
Dec
22
2:00 PM14:00

BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents Shrek the Musical! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.

Featuring students ages 11-12, Shrek the Musical performances run December 6-22 at the BAAY Theatre.

Tickets: $12 at the door or in advance at baay.org

About BAAY: Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching children’s lives through the exploration of the arts. We believe that the arts are an essential component of education. We enroll over 1500 children ages 5-17 annually in our EduArts and Theatre programs, and each year provide over $65,000 in tuition waivers and discounts to remove financial barriers to participation. Learn how you can support the sustainability of this work at baay.org/support.

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Dec
23
7:00 PM19:00

World’s Best Trivia

Since 2017 in the heart of downtown Bellingham, Ono Kitchen & Bar has hosted World’s Best Trivia with Quizmaster Randall Monday evenings at 7:00pm. Teams get together in the spirit of casual competition and serious fun for weekly prizes, delicious Hawaiian cuisine using PNW ingredients, creative thirst quenching cocktails, alongside a casually competetive, seriously fun quiz! Bring your crew, or make some new friends as you gather in the safe & inclusive environment at Ono Kitchen & Bar.

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Walton Magic
Dec
28
1:00 PM13:00

Walton Magic

MBT’s resident magician John Walton brings world-class magic to the magnificent Harold & Irene Walton Theatre for your favorite holiday tradition full of magic and wonder. Walton will perform many incredible illusions as well as some up-close tricks for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.

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Walton Magic
Dec
28
4:00 PM16:00

Walton Magic

MBT’s resident magician John Walton brings world-class magic to the magnificent Harold & Irene Walton Theatre for your favorite holiday tradition full of magic and wonder. Walton will perform many incredible illusions as well as some up-close tricks for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.

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Walton Magic
Dec
29
1:00 PM13:00

Walton Magic

MBT’s resident magician John Walton brings world-class magic to the magnificent Harold & Irene Walton Theatre for your favorite holiday tradition full of magic and wonder. Walton will perform many incredible illusions as well as some up-close tricks for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.

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Walton Magic
Dec
29
4:00 PM16:00

Walton Magic

MBT’s resident magician John Walton brings world-class magic to the magnificent Harold & Irene Walton Theatre for your favorite holiday tradition full of magic and wonder. Walton will perform many incredible illusions as well as some up-close tricks for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.

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Dec
30
7:00 PM19:00

World’s Best Trivia

Since 2017 in the heart of downtown Bellingham, Ono Kitchen & Bar has hosted World’s Best Trivia with Quizmaster Randall Monday evenings at 7:00pm. Teams get together in the spirit of casual competition and serious fun for weekly prizes, delicious Hawaiian cuisine using PNW ingredients, creative thirst quenching cocktails, alongside a casually competetive, seriously fun quiz! Bring your crew, or make some new friends as you gather in the safe & inclusive environment at Ono Kitchen & Bar.

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NYE @ Old City Hall with Live Music by Baby Cakes
Dec
31
6:30 PM18:30

NYE @ Old City Hall with Live Music by Baby Cakes

Kick off (or wrap up) your New Year’s Eve at the Whatcom Museum! Whether you’re a night owl just getting the party started or an early bird planning to turn in before midnight, swing by Old City Hall for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy live music by BABY CAKES, a cash bar by Tito's Handmade Vodka (with one complimentary drink ticket provided), catered light appetizers, and a free Champagne toast at 9 pm as we count down to 2025 alongside Times Square.

This is a 21+ event; please bring your ID.

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STOMP: Celebrating 30 Years Touring North America
Jan
13
7:00 PM19:00

STOMP: Celebrating 30 Years Touring North America

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique — an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages! On stage, an ensemble of performers brings to life an electrifying rhythm using matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and more. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show. As the Boston Globe says, “If you haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!” Come and see what all the noise is about.

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The Rumba Kings
Jan
17
7:30 PM19:30

The Rumba Kings

Discover the mesmerizing sounds of The Rumba Kings, a Seattle-based band that defies genre boundaries. Formed in June 2015, The Rumba King’s music draws inspiration from an array of influences, giving the band a rich and dynamic sound. They continue to enchant audiences with their diverse and romantic music, promising an unforgettable experience for listeners and concertgoers alike.

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2025 Bellingham Winter Wedding Show
Jan
19
11:00 AM11:00

2025 Bellingham Winter Wedding Show

The Bellingham Winter Wedding Show is the perfect place to start planning your wedding or to finalize the details for your special day! Explore our beautiful and beloved theatre, set up to showcase over 19 of the area’s leading wedding vendors! Explore MBT, sample catering and dessert options, connect with local photographers, and find your perfect bouquet from one of our amazing local florists.Grab a signature wedding show cocktail from one of our bars and get to planning!

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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Jan
21
7:30 PM19:30

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company, brings its internationally beloved troupe of dancers to the Mount Baker Theatre as part of its landmark 50th anniversary season featuring gems from across the company's groundbreaking repertoire. Founded in New York City in 1974, the company, affectionately known as the Trocks, has grown from its roots in late-late shows in off-off Broadway lofts to a global touring sensation, performing from Tokyo to Toronto and everywhere in between. Revered by ballet aficionados as well as by those who don’t know a plié from a jeté, the Trocks are “a guaranteed hoot for people who know nothing of ballet and an absolute must for those who think they know the originals,” according to the Sydney Star Observer.

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Gregory Alan Isakov
Jan
24
7:30 PM19:30

Gregory Alan Isakov

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now calling Colorado home, horticulturist/musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds with his six full-length studio albums: That Sea, The Gambler; This Empty Northern Hemisphere; The Weatherman; Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony; Evening Machines (nominated for a Grammy award for Best Folk Album), and his newest album, Appaloosa Bones. Isakov tours internationally with his band, and has performed with several national symphony orchestras across the United States.

Isakov’s new record, Appaloosa Bones, was released on August 18, 2023 (via Dualtone/Suitcase Town Music). Of the album, MOJO states, “Prime Isakov: his velvet baritone glides over elegant and shimmering Wild West mirages.” The Associated Press proclaims, “He has that magical ability to convey both urgency and grandeur at the same time…Simple. Straightforward. Utterly evocative.” 

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Good Time Girls: Early Amusements on Bellingham Bay: Variety Houses and Movie Palaces
Jan
31
7:30 PM19:30

Good Time Girls: Early Amusements on Bellingham Bay: Variety Houses and Movie Palaces

Experience a two-part edu-tainment extravaganza featuring Bellingham’s beloved historical tour guides, the Good Time Girls! Sip cocktails in a cabaret setting while these sassy storytellers present well-researched theatrical tales and historic photographs from the Bellinghistory vaults. In part one, the Good Time Girls present the history of amusements on Bellingham Bay from low-brow variety to polite vaudeville and the rise of motion pictures. Visit the early theaters of Bellingham Bay and meet some of the troupers who hit the boards.

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Dear Evan Hansen
Feb
4
7:00 PM19:00

Dear Evan Hansen

Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post,  Dear Evan Hansen is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives. Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. He finally gets what so many of us are searching for — the chance to fit in. What follows is a poignant, funny, and powerful musical about how even though high school can be hard, we can find each other — and ourselves — along the way.

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International Guitar Night: 25th Anniversary
Feb
8
7:30 PM19:30

International Guitar Night: 25th Anniversary

For International Guitar Night’s (IGN) 25th annual tour, Brian Gore has assembled a lineup of exciting new guitarists making their U.S. debut to join one of IGN’s all-time favorites. Lulo Reinhardt, the grand-nephew of legendary Django Reinhardt, plays Latin Swing music, a combination of Romani Swing with Latin rhythms. Alexandra Whittingham is a dynamic classical guitarist with a repertoire ranging from the classics to contemporary composers. Niwel Tsumbu has kept his unique Congolese percussive style alive over the past 25 years while living in Ireland. Soenke Meinen is a leading contemporary fingerstyle guitarist, mixing the incredible dexterity of his high-speed compositions with sensitive ballads.

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BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical
Dec
13
7:00 PM19:00

BAAY Presents: Shrek the Musical

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents Shrek the Musical! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.

Featuring students ages 11-12, Shrek the Musical performances run December 6-22 at the BAAY Theatre.

Tickets: $12 at the door or in advance at baay.org

About BAAY: Founded in 2006, Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching children’s lives through the exploration of the arts. We believe that the arts are an essential component of education. We enroll over 1500 children ages 5-17 annually in our EduArts and Theatre programs, and each year provide over $65,000 in tuition waivers and discounts to remove financial barriers to participation. Learn how you can support the sustainability of this work at baay.org/support.

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Date Night @ MUD
Dec
13
6:00 PM18:00

Date Night @ MUD

Grab your best friend, parent, child or significant other and join us for a 2 hour hand building class at MUD! While this workshop is called Date Night, it’s certainly not restricted to romantic couples. No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided.

Along with your partner, you’ll learn the fundamentals of hand building and together you’ll craft a heart-shaped bowl… Then, you’ll decorate your piece with underglaze (the acrylic paint of the pottery world) and end up with a truly unique treasure reflecting your combined creativity and shared experience. Class concludes with a debrief and 15 minutes of shared cleaning.

MUD Ceramics Studio will fire your pieces for you and we’ll email you when they’re ready to be picked up, generally around 3-4 weeks after the class. Pieces created in this class will NOT be ready for pickup until January 2025.

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The Green Building Slam
Dec
13
5:30 PM17:30

The Green Building Slam

The Green Building Slam has been a community favorite for years, and it’s back again this winter! Join us on December 13th at the Wild Buffalo. The Slam is a fast-paced presentation style event that is known for the incredible networking opportunities with local green building experts and enthusiasts.

The Slam attracts local architects, builders, homeowners, energy efficiency experts, real estate professionals, interior designers, and green building enthusiasts. No matter how involved and interested you are in the green building industry, this event will inspire, educate, and spark productive conversations about how green building can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our communities. Learn more about this year's speakers at https://sustainableconnections.org/events/green-building-slam/.

Your ticket will include admission to the Slam, dinner from Bry's Filipino Cuisine, and the opportunity to network with presenters and other green building enthusiasts. Use discount code SLAM5OFF for earlybird pricing until 11/20. Are you a Sustainable Connections member or event sponsor? Contact claracs@sustainableconnections.org for exclusive discounts on your tickets!

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Dec
9
7:00 PM19:00

World’s Best Trivia

Since 2017 in the heart of downtown Bellingham, Ono Kitchen & Bar has hosted World’s Best Trivia with Quizmaster Randall Monday evenings at 7:00pm. Teams get together in the spirit of casual competition and serious fun for weekly prizes, delicious Hawaiian cuisine using PNW ingredients, creative thirst quenching cocktails, alongside a casually competetive, seriously fun quiz! Bring your crew, or make some new friends as you gather in the safe & inclusive environment at Ono Kitchen & Bar.

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Shrek the Musical
Dec
8
2:00 PM14:00

Shrek the Musical

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named… Shrek! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Performed by BAAY students ages 11-12.

 

Dates:

Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 PM

Friday, December 13 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 PM

Friday, December 20at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 21 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 21 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 22 at 2:00 PM

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Photos with Santa
Dec
8
11:00 AM11:00

Photos with Santa

Santa is coming to NEKO Cat Cafe! 

Santa Paws loves cats, so he's visiting NEKO Bellingham to window-flirt with NEKO's 20+ cats and take free photos with anypawdy who comes by! Bring your cute self, your besties, or your kiddos to tell Santa Paws what you want for Catmas! Santa will be outside the cat room, so cat room tickets aren't required unless you want some festive kitty snuggles during your visit! 

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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
Dec
7
7:00 PM19:00

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

Since its 1964 debut, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer has charmed audiences as a cherished Christmas classic, and is now celebrating its 50th anniversary with a magical transition from screen to stage. Join beloved characters like Santa, Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, and Rudolph himself in Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical as they come alive in a heartwarming tale of acceptance and friendship. Follow Rudolph's journey from exclusion at the Reindeer Games to his adventures with new friends Hermey and Yukon Cornelius, culminating in a daring rescue mission to save Christmas from an epic snowstorm.

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Shrek the Musical
Dec
7
7:00 PM19:00

Shrek the Musical

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named… Shrek! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Performed by BAAY students ages 11-12.

 

Dates:

Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 PM

Friday, December 13 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 PM

Friday, December 20at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 21 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 21 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 22 at 2:00 PM

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Krampus Holiday Fest
Dec
7
6:00 PM18:00

Krampus Holiday Fest

Get ready to unleash your festive spirit with a wicked twist! Join us at the second annual Krampus Holiday Fest at Boundary Bay Brewery in downtown Bellingham. This year, we’re going bigger and better with an incredible holiday market featuring local vendors, a photo booth to capture your best Krampus-inspired looks, a full bar with mulled wine to keep you cozy, and three electrifying rock bands to get you moving! 

Plus, we’re introducing a new way to give back—bring warm clothing or blankets for our clothing drive, or non-perishable food for the food drive, and earn raffle tickets for a chance to win awesome gift cards and prizes from local businesses. Come for the fun, stay for the music, and help make the season a bit warmer for those in need. Don’t miss this epic celebration of holiday mischief and community spirit!

Holiday Market 6pm, Live Music @ 9pm

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Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec
7
5:30 PM17:30

Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony

Embrace the magic of the holiday season and be part of the community tradition of lighting Downtown's tree! Join us at 5:30pm for free cocoa and cookies, activities, and more (details on website). Then, join the countdown to 6pm when the tree comes to life in a burst of lights! Stay with us and take your family photos until 7pm, making your Saturday night Downtown a memorable night filled with festive joy!

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Shrek the Musical
Dec
7
2:00 PM14:00

Shrek the Musical

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named… Shrek! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Performed by BAAY students ages 11-12.

 

Dates:

Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 PM

Friday, December 13 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 PM

Friday, December 20at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 21 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 21 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 22 at 2:00 PM

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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
Dec
7
1:00 PM13:00

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

Since its 1964 debut, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer has charmed audiences as a cherished Christmas classic, and is now celebrating its 50th anniversary with a magical transition from screen to stage. Join beloved characters like Santa, Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, and Rudolph himself in Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical as they come alive in a heartwarming tale of acceptance and friendship. Follow Rudolph's journey from exclusion at the Reindeer Games to his adventures with new friends Hermey and Yukon Cornelius, culminating in a daring rescue mission to save Christmas from an epic snowstorm.

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Handmade Holidays: Taylor Swift Beaded Bracelets
Dec
7
12:00 PM12:00

Handmade Holidays: Taylor Swift Beaded Bracelets

Craving a cozy holiday craft party? Join us in the Old City Hall’s Rotunda Room to create crafts that celebrate the season and make the perfect gifts. We’ll have a different activity each week with versions appropriate for our youngest visitors and seasoned crafters alike. Free fun for the whole family!

On December 7, we’re calling all Swifties to create friendship bracelets at the museum. Use beaded letters to create a custom bracelet for a friend or build a tradeable tribute to your favorite pop star.

Crafts are free! Admission to Old City Hall is by donation through the month of December.

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Youth Sports & Activities Open House
Dec
7
11:30 AM11:30

Youth Sports & Activities Open House

We invite YOU to explore our programs at the Whatcom Family YMCA! Meet program leaders and coaches, learn about our current offerings, explore our facility, and discover what's coming in the new year!

  • Activities Include:

  • Soccer

  • T-ball

  • Girls on the Run Activity

  • Trail Blazers Relays

  • Basketball

  • Adaptive Sports

  • Family Yoga Class

  • Climbing Wall

  • Family Swim (starting at 1 pm)

Free for EVERYONE

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Whatcom Artists of Clay and Kiln Studio Tour Stop #6
Dec
7
to Dec 8

Whatcom Artists of Clay and Kiln Studio Tour Stop #6

  • Ayla and Ellora Ceramics Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Whatcom County’s finest ceramic artists open their studios for holiday shopping, live demonstrations, and a window into the creative process. Tour 11 studios throughout Bellingham and Whatcom County, and see the work of 25 clay artists. Shop for handmade mugs, bowls, vases, home decor, sculpture, and so much more!

December 7th and 8th, 11am-5pm daily

Admission: Free!

Accessibility: most studios are ADA accessible, the tour map has symbols at each stop indicating accessibility.

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Pawliday Sip & Shop
Dec
7
10:00 AM10:00

Pawliday Sip & Shop

Drinks & feline-filled views make Pawliday shopping purrfect! Pop in for $5 drink specials while you shop our re-tail for your favorite cats & cat lovers! This event takes place outside of the cat room, so cat room tickets aren't required unless you want some kitty pets during your visit!

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Shrek the Musical
Dec
6
7:00 PM19:00

Shrek the Musical

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named… Shrek! Based on the DreamWorks classic, this musical tells the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Performed by BAAY students ages 11-12.

 

Dates:

Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 PM

Friday, December 13 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 PM

Friday, December 20at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 21 at 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 21 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 22 at 2:00 PM

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Dec
6
6:00 PM18:00

Festive First Friday

First Fridays is a monthly celebration that showcases local artists and galleries, places to dine and sip, late night shopping, events, live music, and more! Join us on the first Friday of every month from 6:00pm - 10:00pm.

Festive First Fridays celebrates the holiday season with dozens of decorated window displays, cozy lighting, and all the shopping, dining, drinking, art, and experiences you could ask for. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!

Be on the lookout for the map published on December 5th or pick up a printed map from any participating venue.

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Dec
6
4:00 PM16:00

Pawliday MarCat

It's a makers market... but with 20+ cats!

NEKO Cat Cafe’s Pawliday MarCat is BACK in their Bellingham Cat Room with seven cat-loving makers & artists! With the help of 20+ feline purrsonal shoppers: it's the cutest way to stock up on purrsents and treat yourself to kitty snugs in the purrocess! 

Grab a ticket and you'll get 45 minutes of shopping surrounded by adoptable kitties!

Featuring: Tin Venture Creations, Everwick Candles, Shelby Graffics, Eileen Draws, Wild Material, Mae Botanicals, & Hoag Road Maker Co!

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December FREE FIRST FRIDAY!
Dec
6
12:00 PM12:00

December FREE FIRST FRIDAY!

Winters are cold, so get warm with textile crafts! In December, join us as we embark on a cozy adventure and explore the world of fiber arts with local makers and creatives. Learn a new technique like shibori – Japanese tie dye. Or bring your own project to work on during our knit night with tunes supplied by jazz quartet Monk Slippers. Still looking for a handmade holiday gift? Northwest Yarns will be creating felted dryer balls and much more. Don’t miss this celebration of fantastic fibers! As always, our activities are available to crafters of all ages! Visit the Whatcom Museum website for all the details.

 

SPECIAL STORYTIME WITH AUTHOR STEFANIE FIELDS

10:30 am

BABY & TODDLER MUSIC CLASSES AT THE FIG WITH TABER DARLAND

11 – 11:30 am & 11:30 am – noon

SHIBORI TIE-DYEING WITH SERAFIMA ZAVOROTNY AND FIONA FERGUSON

12:30 – 2:30 pm

WOVEN COASTERS WITH NAOMI WHITING

1 – 4 pm

 SPINNING DEMONSTRATION WITH HEATHER SEEVERS

2 – 4 pm

WET FELTING IN THE FIG WITH JANIE PEMBLE

3 – 5 pm

DIY DRYER BALLS WITH NORTHWEST YARNS

4 – 6 pm

BELLINGHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: MEET A MUSICIAN

4 – 4:30 pm

KNIT NIGHT WITH MONK SLIPPERS JAZZ QUARTET

5 – 7 pm

Price: FREE!

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WinkWink Presents Friends with Power Points - A dating event
Dec
5
8:00 PM20:00

WinkWink Presents Friends with Power Points - A dating event

Have a single friend you want to pitch? Looking for your next crush? Friends with Powerpoints features 12 local singles being pitched to the crowd by the people who know them best: their BFFs. After the slide shows, you'll have a chance to slide into the DMs of the singles you'd like to meet.

Singles and non-singles welcome!

Sign-up to do a 5-minute pitch here.

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End of Prohibition Party
Dec
5
7:00 PM19:00

End of Prohibition Party

Join us at the Brewery on Thursday, December 5th for an End of Prohibition Party!

Enjoy a live taproom show from the prohibition-era playing band, The Boundary Bootleggers, featuring Jan Peters and Steve Itterly!

Special prohibition history and fun with The Good Time Girls

Costumes encouraged!

Take part in a historical reenactment with a good old-fashioned prohibition protest when we momentarily turn off the taps!

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LIVE MUSIC: Kelsey Mines & Elsa Nilsson Quartet
Dec
5
7:00 PM19:00

LIVE MUSIC: Kelsey Mines & Elsa Nilsson Quartet

Bassist Kelsey Mines and flutist Elsa Nilsson met in 2023 and found instant chemistry both artistically and in their friendship. They come together for three nights in the Pacific Northwest, merging their like-minded proclivity for socially engaged music with a hard charging pulse and deep seated melodies. Joining them is John Hansen on the piano and Machado Mijiga on the drums. 

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Dec
5
4:00 PM16:00

Holiday Makers Market

It's that time of year again! Gruff's Winter Makers Market is back!

Our outdoor holiday market features over a dozen local artists & craftspeople! Grab a hot buttered spiked cider or mulled wine and get your holiday shopping done with one-of-a-kind gifts.

From jewelry to candles to cards, there is something for everyone!

See you then!

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A John Prine Christmas with Jenner Fox Band
Dec
4
7:00 PM19:00

A John Prine Christmas with Jenner Fox Band

A John Prine Christmas will include a night of your favorite songs featuring folk troubadour and Prine scholar, Jenner Fox, with his all-star band. The evening will weave together Prine’s classic hits, his holiday themed songs, stories, and will include a chance to sing along. Come prepared to laugh, cry, and ho-ho-ho your way through celebrating a true American legend.

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Dec
2
7:00 PM19:00

World’s Best Trivia

Since 2017 in the heart of downtown Bellingham, Ono Kitchen & Bar has hosted World’s Best Trivia with Quizmaster Randall Monday evenings at 7:00pm. Teams get together in the spirit of casual competition and serious fun for weekly prizes, delicious Hawaiian cuisine using PNW ingredients, creative thirst quenching cocktails, alongside a casually competetive, seriously fun quiz! Bring your crew, or make some new friends as you gather in the safe & inclusive environment at Ono Kitchen & Bar.

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