Milk + Honey Presents
MEMBA
Support from Ceilla b2b Salleymane b2b Ricky Ticky, HiRyann, Traylz
Saturday, November 23rd
Wild Buffalo
8pm doors | 8:30pm show | 21+
With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Based on the beloved holiday film, "Elf the Musical" is performed by BAAY students ages 13-15.
LUKE SEVEREID Returns to Bellingham, Washington for ONE Night ONLY
November 24thth / 7:00 PM
LUKE SEVEREID is a hill-hiking, metal-music-loving, chrome-dome-having stand-up comedian from Seattle, WA. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with the plaids and IPA-fueled husk to prove it, he has spent the last decade yelling jokes all over the US and Canada, and recently relocated to the East Coast, landing in the sufficiently hilly & silly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
LUKE’s comedic style has been described as insightfully idiotic, aggressively absurd, and most accurately, unmedicated ADHD in action. Besides looking identical to your favorite bouncer/bass player, Luke was also recently in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, a semifinalist in the Seattle and San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and a winner of Best Comedy Film at HUMP! Film Festival. Millions have enjoyed his stand-up videos online, and no matter who you are or where you’re from, he is GUARANTEED to get a giggle or two out of you.
FAQ
Q: What is this event?
A: You know that thing you like to do called laughing? That's whats going to happen here. Professional Dopamine DEALERS will bring you joy and mirth and all kinds of other synonyms. ALSO known as a Stand UP Comedy Show
Q: Are you funny?
A: Depends on the day and who you are. I know on Sundays around 7 PM I am HILARIOUS(lets not even talk about tuesdays
ok...) I've been performing for 12 years and regularly have people come to see me again ON PURPOSE. Check out a video and decide for yourself: https://youtu.be/Gn5pEc37DUs
Q: Is this a Family Friendly Show?
A: Depends how cool your family is. If you're sensitive to adult topics or language, this probably is not the show for you. If you're the type of person who leaves yelp reviews, maybe stay home and think about what you’re ultimately trying to get out of life. Again, google costs none money to use.
Q: Is there a break?
A: The show is continuous and runs about 90 minutes give or take.
Q: What is the age limit?
A: Venue is all ages. Just don't bring children that are afraid of learning.
Q: Will drinks be available?
A: Yes! Check out the venue's website for a menu!
Q: Where's is the venue?
A: Oh boy... new to the internet? That's cool just click the venue's name above and it'll have an address there.
Q: Where do I buy tickets?
A: There's literally a button that says buy tickets on this page.
Q: What time do doors open?
A: It depends but generally an hour before showtime.
Q: Can my business get involved?
A: Yes! Please email me if you want to sponsor the event. We'll shout you out at the show opening and if you pay enough, I'll stop the show every 5 minutes and tell everyone how amazing your product is.
Q: Explain the ticket types?
A: If there are early bird tickets, those are cheap, first come, first serve tickets for people on a budget or people without commitment issues. Some venues don't let me do it.
Regular Bird(General Admission) is just a ticket to the show. but that doesn't mean it's not special. Can you put a price on a night of laughter and joy and probably sex(jokes)?
VIP ticket will reserve you a ticket close to the front and I'll give you a free beer koozie at the show ($700 value!). This isbasically a way of throwing me some extra cash because you feel like it. Plus you don't have to go scouring the internet to find it.
This is a self produced comedy show, which means 100% of ticket sales go to the artists performing. Thank you for supporting live comedy
Q: Can I talk to the comics after the show?
A: Absolutely! just don't be TOO much of a weirdo when you find out comics are sweatier than you expect them to be.
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.
Join us at the brewery on Wednesday, November 27th for our Night Before Thanksgiving festivities, featuring an unplugged set from PaperHeart!
From 6 - 8 pm kick off the celebration and enjoy live music, craft beer, food, and raffles! Rising like a luminous beacon in the damp, grey soup that is the PNW cover band scene, PaperHeart is a supernova; A Tribute to Grunge. Focused on delivering the power of Alice In Chains, the elegance of Pearl Jam, the angst of Nirvana, the sludge of Soundgarden, and the chart-topping prowess of other grunge-era bands PaperHeart brings the grunge gods together in one complete showcase. Experience the genre-defining pageantry that is PaperHeart.
The taproom is 21+ only.
Gather your team and test your knowledge with our world famous weekly trivia! $2 buy in with teams up to 6, winner takes home the pot and epic bragging rights. Enjoy our Western Wednesday meal deals and $1 jello shots for students all night long!
Join us for a delightful Thanksgiving dinner filled with all the holiday classics! Enjoy a festive feast featuring roasted turkey, savory sides, seasonal vegetables, and indulgent desserts. Whether you're gathering with family, friends, or simply treating yourself, this delicious meal offers the perfect way to celebrate the season. Reserve your spot today and let us take care of the cooking
Cytrus
with Midpak
Friday, November 29th
Wild Buffalo
8pm doors | 9pm show | 21+
In the world of music, the term “fusion” tends to raise eyebrows. Yet, the sonic explorers of Seattle octuplet Cytrus have spent the last three years crafting a debut that draws deftly from a broad melodic palette, melding distinct stylistic threads into a cohesive creative voice. Relax, and the grooves will flow through your soul. Concentrate, and you’ll find yourself tumbling through an immaculately constructed alternate reality when melody and rhythm dance hand in hand through spacetime.
Shaped by Jared Squires (guitar/vocals), Luke Nevills (bass/keys), Brandon Hailey (saxophone), Owen Mayo (keys/guitar), Trevor Church (drums), Alex Dean (synth/keys), Sean Connelly (vocals/keys), and Connor Merritt (aux percussion), Cytrus mines psychedelic funk, disco, electronic, rock, soul, hip-hop. Flowing through kaleidoscopic transitions, the band’s juicy synths and brass-powered grooves coalesce into an undeniable, hypnotic wall of sound.
Cytrus began when two Everett, WA bands found themselves mixing in the same shared rehearsal space. Finding they shared an ethos and approach to songcraft, Bunk Foss & HopSol merged, and Cytrus was born. The songs on Concentrate arose organically; some grew from sketches crafted by subgroups with the band where were then expanded upon in a full band setting. Others began as purely improvised sessions with the full octet which were later arranged. Yet all ultimately come from the conflux of individuality and collaboration.
Independently recorded at their rehearsal space, and mixed and mastered in-house, Concentrate is in every sense D.I.Y. In addition to the core group, the record features appearances byJason Cressey (trombone), Shyam Sunder Joseph Raja (tablas), and Connor Merritt (didgeridoo). After recording Concentrate, Merritt has joined the band full time as auxiliary percussion player.
Thematically, the record charts the philosophical, emotional journey from darkness to light. Starting from blissful ignorance, we then grapple with a sense of irrelevance when faced with the enormity of reality. Undeterred, we vow to pursue the search for truth and purpose. Finally, at the nexus of spirituality and psychedelics, we find awakening. “Concentrate is a metaphor of the pursuit of happiness/fulfillment, which we all seek in our personal stories of life” explains Squires. “The “Juice” can be found at the end of that path, but many obstacles can and will stand in the way.”
Ultimately, Concentrate is both the culmination of a creative and spiritual journey and the first step on the long road to musical enlightenment. For a young (figuratively and literally) band to create a piece of art of the depth and breadth of Concentrate betrays both boundless dedication and ambition. Yet, the band comes to their work from a place of humility. “We hope this album inspires likeminded creatives to chase their aspirations in the arts” says Squires. “Be it a desire to draw from past bodies of work we admire, or a yearning contribute to the canon, it is all attainable through persistence and creativity.”
Join us at Boundary Bay Brewery on Saturday, November 30th for our Shop Small Saturday Holiday Market. Featuring 15+ local vendors and artisans this market is the perfect place to get holiday gifts for everyone on your list, all while supporting local! Shop dog treats, sustainable goodies, homemade accessories, cards, prints, paintings, jewelry, clothing, and more! The market starts at 11 am with vendors in the beer garden and on our bistro deck. Free to attend and open to all ages, as well as leashed dogs.
Go big by shopping small this holiday season! Find unique and delightful gifts at Downtown Bellingham's array of boutiques, shops, and galleries stocked with special finds and one-of-a-kind items. Skip the craziness at big box stores and find the perfect items for your lists (or yourself!).
8pm doors | 9pm show | 21+
Described by NPR Music as joyous folk pop, Kuinka "laces modern folk and Americana with an electronic jolt, waltzing along the grooved edges of dream-pop, synth-pop, and Brooklyn’s mid-aughts guitar-rock revival" (Vanyaland). Their genre-defying music features several different lead singers, four-part harmony, and eclectic instrumentation. For all of their sonic experimentation, the Seattle group's songs and live shows are linked by an infectious energy that remains present in everything they do.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
Holiday market at Aslan Depot, all ages!
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!
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.
Enjoy the splendor of Old City Hall, festooned in its holiday finest, while celebrating the songs of the season with the Community Ukulele Players (CUP).
Admission to Old City Hall is by donation through the month of December.
Love UNO? Want to show others your sick UNO skills? Head down to Gruff for our first ever UNO competition on December 9th! Test your merit against others and fight for your survival. In the end there can only be UNO!!!
Start Time: 7p (sign ups at 6:30pm)
End Time: 9p
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.
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!
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.
The Ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute band RED KARMA will be in Bellingham on December 13 to celebrate the singer /songwriters 35th Birthday! Bring your bracelets and dress Taylor style! Red Karma will be belting out all our favorites and give you a night you won't forget.
Doors 8pm Show 9pm
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.
Enjoy the splendor of Old City Hall, festooned in its holiday finest, while listening to your favorite holiday songs sung by the students of the Brooke Bates Music Studio.
Admission to Old City Hall is by donation through the month of December.
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.
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.
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.
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
Blessing Bled Chimanga is a highly passionate & energetic musician from Zimbabwe. Join him in a night of music and celebration!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Join us in welcoming Ivy Ficarra, Arran Fagan and John Lensing for an evening of wonderful music at the Moon.
"Taking cues from the likes of Leif Vollebekk and Nathaniel Rateliff, Fagan’s music is filled with introspective lyrics, questioning anything from relationships to how much he should be drinking...One of Fagan’s greatest strengths lies in his storytelling, weaving concrete images with more abstract feelings that he somehow aptly describes.”
Ten semi-finalists, one winner! Phillip Kopczynski, second place winner of the 2019 Seattle International Comedy Competition, is bringing his high-energy hilarity to MBT as he hosts the 2024 Seattle International Comedy Competition. The audience declares the winner after each comedian performs their very best, tight ten-minute set! Fans of this legendary event agree the semi-finals provide the most entertainment value because there is little difference in the level of talent between those who advance and those who do not. The audience’s favorite will take home first place!
Aerosmith Tribute Concert by Sweet Emotion
https://www.facebook.com/events/967574945178824
Back by popular demand, Seattle's own Aerosmith Tribute, Sweet Emotion performs live at Bar 211 in Bellingham, WA.
Come rock out to the music of classic 70s, 80s and early 90s Aerosmith. Performed by the Northwest's premier Aerosmith Tribute Band, " SWEET EMOTION ".
November 23rd, 2024 | 7:00 Doors Open | Show Starts at 7:30 pm.
$10 advanced $15 at the door.
With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Based on the beloved holiday film, "Elf the Musical" is performed by BAAY students ages 13-15.
Join us for Bellingham's Krampus Night 2024 for an evening of delightfully naughty revelry on November 23rd, from 6pm to 10pm!
This year, our annual Krampus Night Celebration will be hosted in Chuckanut Bay Distillery's beautiful new ballroom. Music, dancing, dress-up, Krampus-themed cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, photo booth, and much more. DJ Aireekah will be MC'ing and the world renowned members of Krampus Seattle will be in attendance to terrify and delight in equal measure.
We will also be celebrating the release of this year's limited supply of 4-year old barrel-aged Krampus, our oldest release to date. Only around eighty bottles exist, and the first opportunity to purchase will be in-person at this event.
Here's what's on tap for the evening!
Music and Dancing! Bellingham's own DJ Aireekah of Glitt3r Lyfe will be spinning the holiday tracks and MC'ing the event with regular giveaways throughout the evening.
Dress-up! Come clad in your finest holiday attire, ugly sweater, or as Krampus himself, if you dare.
Complimentary welcome Krampus-themed cocktail upon arrival to help get the party started!
Complimentary appetizers provided by our own Penny Farthing kitchen!
Photo Booth! Let's memorialize this event with a holiday photo you'll remember for years to come.
Krampus Seattle! This is your opportunity to mix and mingle with Krampus Seattle. Chat with them, pose for pictures, arrange a naughty child abduction.... the world is your oyster!
First opportunity to purchase barrel-aged Krampus! Only around 80 bottles will be released, and this is the first opportunity for public purchase.
With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Based on the beloved holiday film, "Elf the Musical" is performed by BAAY students ages 13-15.
21+ | Doors 8:00PM
Wild Buffalo
Bellingham, WA
Friday, November 22nd
*80s Prom attire highly recommended*
Nite Wave - Seattle, WA - (NiteWaveParty.com). Known for their high energy show, Nite Wave continues their '80s dance ways performing New Wave hits from Duran Duran, INXS, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, The Cure, New Order, Prince, Depeche Mode and more! Most noted for being handpicked by Billy Idol to open for the legendary '80s rocker, they have also performed with Multi-Platinum recording artist Tiffany, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go's and 90s Platinum artist Everclear. Featured on CNN and Good Morning America, Nite Wave has help raise over $17,000 for Northwest Harvest and American Red Cross.
Join us in welcoming Pete Ruble along withJeff Mack for a evening of home grown musical magic. 8pm
“Pete Ruble's music can be found somewhere near the intersection of 1960-70s singer/songwriter and early country western. He draws a lot of inspiration from classic artists like Lee Hazlewood and Bob Dylan, as well as modern performers like Kurt Vile and Jessica Pratt.”
Justin Harden is a 23 year old singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Lake Stevens, Washington. Justin Harden blends his inspirations to create a sound that flows directly from his intimate experiences with life and his relationships with the world around.
His first project, “BADSOUND” was mended in the emotional heat of his bedroom in the summer of 2021. Since then, Justin has been performing his songs playing all over the greater Seattle area, along with writing many more songs.
His debut full length album, “Half Full” is out now.
Fresh off the release of their debut album, Ballads of Mirror Road, Checker Bloom is captivating live audiences with a blend of eclectic, yet cohesive rock sounds. Self described as Cinematic-Western Rock, Checker Bloom sends you on a sonic journey through a desolate wasteland with a diverse range of tracks that defy genre boundaries. From the infectious indie disco of "Who Is Michael" to the cinematic 80s blockbuster film-inspired "Wastelander" and the Eagles-esque harmonies of "Forbidden Love," Checker Bloom's music is both wildly entertaining and thought-provoking.
Finely tuned and sharp after years of touring, Checker Bloom's live show will infect you. They have been sharing the stage with prominent acts like Wine Lips and Petite Amie, and starting to crack onto regional festival circuits. Catch Checker Bloom in one their few hometown shows of the year.
A blended shake of 90’s and 70’s sounds, HoneyWeather will get you through your day with enough energy to wistfully smile and wave at the stranger who clearly had the right of way, but insisted you go first.
Although their first two singles rock cargo shorts, their live sound ranges from moody distorted guitars to soft vistas of psychedelic exploration. While the guitars dance, the bass takes you on a walk through the park where the drums have packed a punch for lunch.
HoneyWeather’s whimsically nervous sound has been described as “Smooth Grunge” by dads across the Pacific NorthWest.
Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) has been active since 1999 and has played a significant role in making classical crossover popular in contemporary music. They are known for their unforgettable film and TV scores and for helping couples worldwide create their ideal wedding playlist. Fresh from recording the soundtrack to Netflix's Bridgerton, VSQ will perform spellbinding and innovative renditions of Swift’s music, alongside familiar hits from diverse artists like Billie Eilish, BTS, The Weeknd, and Daft Punk.
With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Based on the beloved holiday film, "Elf the Musical" is performed by BAAY students ages 13-15.
setting a place for our grief and gratitude for the world
In this embodied grief circle, we’ll name what is present in our hearts and practice giving expression to our grief and gratitude through movement and song. While we're tending a space for our sorrows of the world to be shared and witnessed, all grief is welcome. Our time will include guided meditation, song, small group sharing, and embodied ritual practice.
Guided by Kelsey Maloney and Monika Denise.
EAZYBAKED
Keags, Blunthound, Hermit
Thursday, November 21st
Wild Buffalo
8pm doors | 9pm show | 21+
Eric Ray and Andrew Principe, together known as EAZYBAKED, have found the perfect equilibrium between genre-bending soundscapes and delightful nostalgia. Their yin-yang-like synchronicity, founded on 15 years of friendship, quickly transformed into a uniquely rebellious, contemplative and explosive sonic identity.
Despite their growing renown in the genre, EAZYBAKED stays close to their original grass-roots philosophy. Their raw, open, and inviting sounds transcend the traditional genre-barriers, creating a lane that is utterly their own. This can be heard clearly in the Duo's debut album INTERTWINED, released in 2022.
EAZYBAKED have supported a wide range of genre leading artists, including GRihk a,àas, Z, Zeds Dead, Rezz, Ganja White Night, and Clozee. They have been booked in a variety of eclectic venues including Red Rocks, in addition to playing sets at high-profile festival sets at EDC Orlando, Electric Forest, Wakaan Festival, Countdown and Okeechobee Music Festival, among others. Most recently, they sold out their biggest headline show to date at Ogden Theatre in Denver, were announced as support for INZO on his 2024 tour and will headline The Untz Festival in May of 2024, in addition to playing Shambhala Festival's 25th anniversary.
For as far back as we can remember The Shadies played every Tuesday at the Moon. The Shadies have drifted near and far but Andy Rick will be bringing Shadies Not Shadies to the Moon for a brand new old time experience. If you like old time country stringband music this is your jam. Music will begin at 8:30.
Bettye LaVette’s career began in 1962, at 16 years old, with her first single “My Man — He’s A Lovin’ Man.” Dubbed her "Fifth Career," the 2000s marked a resurgence for LaVette, earing her accolades such as the R&B Foundation’s Pioneer Award, multiple Blues Music Awards, induction into The Blues Hall of Fame, and seven Grammy nominations. Her latest album, LaVette!, featuring songs exclusively penned by Randall Bramblett, showcases her unparalleled ability to make each song her own. Now LaVette is embarking on a tour, promising audiences a blend of tracks from her recent releases along with cherished favorites from her extensive repertoire.
Join Bellingham Parks & Recreation for a free presentation with guest speaker Greg Green in the Rotunda Room of Old City Hall.
Take a virtual trip with wildlife ecologist and nature photographer Greg Green as he travels to frozen Japan to photograph Japanese snow macaques bathing and grooming in the hot springs of Honshu and then on to Hokkaido Island where he photographed flights of Japanese Red-crowned Cranes coming in to feed in the mornings, Red Foxes slinking around for mice, Ezo Sika Deer bulls lying about the ocean edge, Blakiston’s Owls catching fish at 3 am and -3 degrees, Whooper Swans concentrating in the warm springs along Lake Kussharo, and Steller and White-tailed Sea Eagles hunting the sea ice packs off shore of Rausu. Japan is truly a land of fire with numerous hot springs called onsens that both humans and wildlife have exploited for thousands of years.
Greg’s presentation will also include a visit to the markets of Tokyo, a detailed discussion of the incredible foods eaten along the way, and the thrill of traveling at 200 mph in a bullet train.
The Whatcom Museum is excited to introduce Artful Pairings, a new 21+ series where we’ll make a craft and drink a craft (cocktail, wine, beer, or cider, that is)! Our first Artful Pairings workshop is LEGO® + LIBATIONS, a one-of-a-kind event with local LEGO® Master Builder contestants Brad Bergman and Mike Tarrant. Each participant will receive a custom, limited-edition micro-Old City Hall boxed set and a complimentary drink ticket (cash bar available for additional beverages; non-alcoholic available, too). Learn from the master creators themselves as they walk you through how to construct Bellingham’s beloved building brick by brick while you enjoy an evening of LEGO® and libations, provided by Welcome Road and Kulshan Brewing.
Each ticket includes a limited edition micro-Old City Hall boxed kit (with genuine LEGO® bricks), one drink ticket, and instructions so you can break down your mini museum and build it all over again at home.
Pricing:
$200/Whatcom Museum members
$225/public
We hope you’ll join us for the next installment of Pacific Corner Poets Open Mic, a recurring series which will take place every third Thursday each month. We encourage all poets to come and share their work.
Readings begin at 5:30.
Wild Buffalo Presents
Tinashe (DJ Set)
Calico (DJ Set)
Wednesday, November 20th
Wild Buffalo
8pm doors | 9pm show | 21+
Hosted by the Ivan Sandomire and featuring an always astonishing line-up of local talent, Bellingham’s longest running open mic is known for bringing out the best in performers and audiences alike. Join us every Wednesday evening to hear the freshest music, be among friends & have your faith renewed.
To get on the list of players, call or stop by Honey Moon at 5:00 pm, sharp — no lie, the slots fill quickly! 360-734-0728
Ian George delivers the sort of concert you’ll likely dance, sway, sing, laugh and probably cry too. The performance teems with whimsicality, clever arrangements - interrupted by triumphant tangents - and outlandish solos grounded by George’s emotive and gauzy voice and by the simple strength of a good song. Expect an engaging and dynamic string of gentle and not so gentle folk-rock adventures.
Gather your team and test your knowledge with our world famous weekly trivia! $2 buy in with teams up to 6, winner takes home the pot and epic bragging rights. Enjoy our Western Wednesday meal deals and $1 jello shots for students all night long!
Bellingham Public Library is partnering with WWU’s Sustainability Engagement Institute and Center for Community Learning to bring the local community together to talk about sustainability. Everyone is welcome. Share your hopes and challenges related to creating a more sustainable region and meet others doing inspirational work. Participants will leave with new connections and opportunities for action. Forums are free and open to all.
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.
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” Thus begins 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. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle, Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscar-winning, smash-hit, DreamWorks animated film. With all-new original direction and choreography and filled with lush orchestrations, this reimagined production brings the show back to its roots, giving it a new kind of vibrancy that emphasizes the importance of loving ourselves and one another.
Follow the Coven down the rabbit hole into this Psychonautica Exotica. Exotic pole dance performances, 21+ only. Bring cash to tip the entertainers. After the show, performers will continue to show out on stage as long as you have something to throw for them. Outfit/Costume contest for all your psychedelic, Wonderland, or trippy-themed looks. Presented by Gila Monster @gil.pole
Instructor: Aurora Lindquist
Date and Time: November 16th, 11am-1:30pm
Skill level: Beginner - no experience required!
Make a beautiful and functional basket from fabric strips! In this class you'll learn the technique of coiled basket weaving using a tapestry needle and thread to turn fabric into a unique object for your home. This technique is great for using up your scraps at home! No prior experience required, and all materials and supplies are included in the $40 class fee. This class runs for approximately 2.5 hours.
Ticket information: Tickets go on sale November 2nd, 10am. You can view and purchase tickets here. All tickets sales are final.
Follow the Coven down the rabbit hole into this Psychonautica Exotica. Exotic pole dance performances, 21+ only. Bring cash to tip the entertainers. After the show, performers will continue to show out on stage as long as you have something to throw for them. Outfit/Costume contest for all your psychedelic, Wonderland, or trippy-themed looks. Presented by Gila Monster @gil.pole
doors 7:30, show 8:30 pm, end time: 10:30/late
Get your holiday shopping season started while sipping an array of regional wines as 18 Downtown Bellingham shops host pop-up tasting rooms and offer exclusive deals and discounts!. As an attendee, you'll receive tasting tickets to redeem for samples of the wines of your choice, and if you find a favorite, you can take a bottle (or two!) home by making a purchase right at the tasting location!
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and one of hip hop’s founding fathers, MC Kurtis Blow.
