The Fantasticks: The third annual Winter Repertory Theatre at the Mount Baker Theatre presents showings of the longest-running theatrical production in the world, The Fantasticks, with shows at 7:30pm Wed.-Sat., 2pm Sun., and 7:30pm Tues.-Wed. at the Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets to the see the musical are $10-$20 and additional showings take place through March 18. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 7:30pm
Iron Curtain: View a new musical comedy dubbed Iron Curtain at 7:30pm Thurs., 8pm Fri.-Sat., and 2pm Sun. at the Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave. Tickets are $20 and additional showings happen through Feb. 25. http://www.acttheatre.com 7:30pm
Poke, Chat, Friend: Take a look at how our personal lives and intimate relationships are affected and shaped by today’s technology at an opening night performance of Drue Robinson’s Viewpoints Theatre Ensemble’s Poke•Chat•Friend at 7pm Fri.-Sat. and 2pm Sun. at 1412 Cornwall Ave. Tickets are $12 and additional shows take place Feb. 24-26. 734-9999 7:00pm
FAIRHAVEN RIDE: Meet up with folks from Fairhaven Bike & Ski for a weekly race-pace ride at 8am at the Fairhaven Village Green. 733-4433 or http://www.fairhavenbike.com 8:00am
J.A. Jance: Bestselling author J.A. Jance reads from her latest Ali Reynolds mystery, Left for Dead, at 2pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. Entry is free. http://www.villagebooks.com 2:00pm
Whatcom Symphony: Pianist Milica Jelača Jovanović joins the Whatcom Symphony for a “Russian Romance” concert at 3pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are $12-$30. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 3:00pm
Community Meal: The Happy Valley Neighborhood Association hosts the monthly Southside Community Meal from 5-6:30pm at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, 1720 Harris Ave. Entry is free and open to all. http://www.happyvalleyna.com 5:00pm
Backgammon Tourney: The Bellingham Backgammon Association offers up its monthly informal match play gathering at 6:30pm at Pacific Martial arts, 1308 N. State St. Entry is $15. 733-6173 6:30pm
Monday, February 20, 2012 (4 events)
The Fantasticks: The third annual Winter Repertory Theatre at the Mount Baker Theatre presents showings of the longest-running theatrical production in the world, The Fantasticks, with shows at 7:30pm Wed.-Sat., 2pm Sun., and 7:30pm Tues.-Wed. at the Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets to the see the musical are $10-$20 and additional showings take place through March 18. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 7:30pm
BOAT Festival: View 12 short plays and musicals during the BOAT (Bellingham One-Act Theatre) Festival starting at 7pm Feb. and continuing nightly through March 3 (except Sun., Feb. 26) at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. The festival is divided into four slates of two to three shows. Entry is $4 per show or $10 for a festival pass. http://www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com 7:00pm
Rock & Gem Club: The Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club hosts its monthly meeting at 7pm at the Bloedel Donovan Community Building, 2214 Electric Ave. Visitors are welcome. http://www.mtbakerrockclub.org 7:00pm
Poetrynight: Read your original verse at poetrynight at 8:30pm at the Amadeus Project, 1209 Cornwall Ave. Sign-ups start at 8pm. http://www.poetrynight.org 8:00pm
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 (11 events)
The Fantasticks: The third annual Winter Repertory Theatre at the Mount Baker Theatre presents showings of the longest-running theatrical production in the world, The Fantasticks, with shows at 7:30pm Wed.-Sat., 2pm Sun., and 7:30pm Tues.-Wed. at the Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets to the see the musical are $10-$20 and additional showings take place through March 18. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 7:30pm
BOAT Festival: View 12 short plays and musicals during the BOAT (Bellingham One-Act Theatre) Festival starting at 7pm Feb. and continuing nightly through March 3 (except Sun., Feb. 26) at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. The festival is divided into four slates of two to three shows. Entry is $4 per show or $10 for a festival pass. http://www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com 7:00pm
Whatcom Reads!: As part of “Whatcom READS!,” mystery author Elizabeth George speaks about this year’s community read selection, In the Presence of the Enemy, as well as her Inspector Lynley series in general, at 7:30pm Tues. at the Blaine Performing Arts Center, 4pm Wed. at WWU’s Academic West, and 7:30pm Thurs. at Whatcom Community College’s Syre Theater. All events are free. http://www.whatcomreads.org 7:30pm
Baking & Candy Contest: An annual Baking & Candy Contest takes place today with entries due from 10am-12pm at the Ten Mile Grange, 6958 Hannegan Rd. A potluck dinner begins at 6pm and an auction of the day’s entries begins at 6:45pm. 398-1296 or http://www.wa-grange.org 10:00am
Laugh Hour: Learn the basics of improvisation at a free “Lunch Hour, Laugh Hour” workshop at noon at Improv Playworks, 302 W. Illinois St. Call the number below to register. 756-0756 12:00pm
SAT Meeting: Skagit Artists Together will host its monthly meeting at 6pm at the Padilla Bay Interpretive Center. Painter and instructor Dianna Shyne will speak about her travels to China and the influence the trip had on her work. All are welcome. http://www.skagitart.com 6:00pm
Mardi Gras Parade: Celebrate Fat Tuesday by marching through the streets of downtown Bellingham starting at 6:30pm at Allied Arts, 1418 Cornwall Ave. The parade will wend throughout various part of the urban core before ending up at Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave., for a Mardi Gras party. http://www.bbaybrewery.com 6:30pm
Naked Truth: Cast members will reveal their truths “from behind the shadow of stereotypes” at “The Naked Truth” performance from 6:30-10pm at WWU’s Viking Union Multipurpose Room. http://www.as.wwu.edu 6:30pm
Choir Concert: Western Washington University’s various choirs will join up for a “Winter Choral Concert” at 8pm at the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. The performance is free and open to the public. 650-3130 8:00pm
Comedian Open Mic: Local funnyman Morgan Grobe will host a Comedian Open Mic night starting at 9pm at the Cabin Tavern, 307 W. Holly St. 733-9685 9:00pm
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 (14 events)
The Fantasticks: The third annual Winter Repertory Theatre at the Mount Baker Theatre presents showings of the longest-running theatrical production in the world, The Fantasticks, with shows at 7:30pm Wed.-Sat., 2pm Sun., and 7:30pm Tues.-Wed. at the Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets to the see the musical are $10-$20 and additional showings take place through March 18. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 7:30pm
BOAT Festival: View 12 short plays and musicals during the BOAT (Bellingham One-Act Theatre) Festival starting at 7pm Feb. and continuing nightly through March 3 (except Sun., Feb. 26) at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. The festival is divided into four slates of two to three shows. Entry is $4 per show or $10 for a festival pass. http://www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com 7:00pm
Whatcom Reads!: As part of “Whatcom READS!,” mystery author Elizabeth George speaks about this year’s community read selection, In the Presence of the Enemy, as well as her Inspector Lynley series in general, at 7:30pm Tues. at the Blaine Performing Arts Center, 4pm Wed. at WWU’s Academic West, and 7:30pm Thurs. at Whatcom Community College’s Syre Theater. All events are free. http://www.whatcomreads.org 7:30pm
Vagina Memoirs: Western Washington University students and community members will share personal memoirs of survival, resistance and healing at performances of The Vagina Memoirs at 7pm Wed.-Fri. at the Viking Union Multipurpose Room and 7pm Sat. at the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Entry is free. 650-6114 7:00pm
B.O.A.T Festival: View 12 short plays and musicals during the BOAT (Bellingham One-Act Theatre) Festival nightly at 7pm through March 3 (except Sun., Feb. 26) at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. The festival is divided into four slates of two to three shows. Entry is $4 per show or $10 for a festival pass. http://www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com 7:00pm
The Fantasticks: The third annual Winter Repertory Theatre at the Mount Baker Theatre presents showings of the longest-running theatrical production in the world, The Fantasticks, with shows at 7:30pm Wed.-Sat., 2pm Sun., and 7:30pm Tues.-Wed. at the Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets to the see the musical are $10-$20 and additional showings take place through March 18. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 7:30pm
Seafood Exchange: A one-day Wild Seafood Exchange conference aimed at the independent commercial fisherman who want to learn about marketing to restaurants, retailers, brokers and seafood buyers takes place throughout the day at the Lakeway Inn Conference Center. Entry is $90-$110. http://www.wildseafoodexchange.com 12:00am
World Issues Forum: “How Our Way of Life is Killing Africans” will be the focus of today’s free World Issues Forum at 12pm at WWU’s Fairhaven College Auditorium. Author Gary Geddes will lead the discussion. 650-2309 12:00pm
GROUP RIDE: The Mt. Baker Bike Club hosts a Group Ride starting every Wednesday at 6pm at Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave. Be prepared to ride for 30 miles at a race/training pace, and regroup at the brewery following the excursion. http://www.mtbakerbikeclub.org 6:00pm
Gluten-free Breakfast: Jean Layton, ND, leads a “Breakfast: Quick and Gluten-Free” course from 6-8:30pm at the Cordata Community Food Co-op. Cost is $35. 383-3200 6:00pm
Washington’s Birthday Ball: A “Washington’s Birthday Ball” for singles ages 55 and older will take place from 6-9pm at Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway. Cost is $30 per single or $40 per couple and includes music by the Swing Connection, food and drinks. 527-9618 6:00pm
Gluten-free Baking: Lindsay Kastelic from the Baker’s Cousin leads a “Gluten-Free Baking” class at 6:30pm at Ciao Thyme, 207 Unity St. Entry is $40. http://www.ciaothyme.com 6:30pm
Apples to Wheat: Skagit County’s WSU extension hosts a video screening focusing on “Skagit County Agriculture: Apples to Wheat” at 7pm at Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. Admission is free and includes musical accompaniment by Smokewagon. http://www.lincolntheatre.org 7:00pm
Comedy Finals: Six comedians will compete for a $1,000 cash prize at Comedy Finals @ Comedy Night starting at 8pm at the Lakeway Inn’s Poppe’s Bistro & Lounge, 714 Lakeway Dr. Tickets are $12-$15. 671-1011 8:00pm
Thursday, February 23, 2012 (22 events)
Tape: Stephen Belber’s Tape shows at 8pm Thurs.-Sat. at the iDiOM Theater, 1418 Cornwall Ave. The play—iDiOM’s lone published production of the year—focuses on two former high school friends who meet up at a hotel room in Michigan to rehash their past. Tickets are $10 ($5 on Thursdays) and additional showings take place through March 3. 201-5464 or http://www.idiomtheater.com 8:00pm
BOAT Festival: View 12 short plays and musicals during the BOAT (Bellingham One-Act Theatre) Festival starting at 7pm Feb. and continuing nightly through March 3 (except Sun., Feb. 26) at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. The festival is divided into four slates of two to three shows. Entry is $4 per show or $10 for a festival pass. http://www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com 7:00pm
Whatcom Reads!: As part of “Whatcom READS!,” mystery author Elizabeth George speaks about this year’s community read selection, In the Presence of the Enemy, as well as her Inspector Lynley series in general, at 7:30pm Tues. at the Blaine Performing Arts Center, 4pm Wed. at WWU’s Academic West, and 7:30pm Thurs. at Whatcom Community College’s Syre Theater. All events are free. http://www.whatcomreads.org 7:30pm
Vagina Memoirs: Western Washington University students and community members will share personal memoirs of survival, resistance and healing at performances of The Vagina Memoirs at 7pm Wed.-Fri. at the Viking Union Multipurpose Room and 7pm Sat. at the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Entry is free. 650-6114 7:00pm
B.O.A.T Festival: View 12 short plays and musicals during the BOAT (Bellingham One-Act Theatre) Festival nightly at 7pm through March 3 (except Sun., Feb. 26) at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. The festival is divided into four slates of two to three shows. Entry is $4 per show or $10 for a festival pass. http://www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com 7:00pm
The Fantasticks: The third annual Winter Repertory Theatre at the Mount Baker Theatre presents showings of the longest-running theatrical production in the world, The Fantasticks, with shows at 7:30pm Wed.-Sat., 2pm Sun., and 7:30pm Tues.-Wed. at the Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets to the see the musical are $10-$20 and additional showings take place through March 18. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 7:30pm
Iron Curtain: View a new musical comedy dubbed Iron Curtain for the final weekend at 7:30pm Thurs., and 8pm Fri.-Sat. at the Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave. Tickets are $20. http://www.acttheatre.com 7:30pm
The Diary of Anne Frank: The Lynden Performing Arts Guild presents performances of the real-life drama, The Diary of Anne Frank, at 7:30pm Thurs.-Fri. and 2pm Sat.-Sun. at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St. Tickets are $8-$12 and additional showings take place through March 4. http://www.clairvgtheatre.org 7:30pm
Kenyan Acrobats: As part of the Mount Baker Theatre’s Education Program, attend Kenya Safari Acrobats performances at 10am and 12:15pm at 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are $5-$6.50. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 10:00am
Fishy Fundraiser: Help raise funds for the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association by attending a Fish Trivia gathering at 5pm at the Chuckanut Brewery, 601 W. Holly St. http://www.n-sea.org 5:00pm
Recreation Images: Dylan Hart and Patrick Kennedy will helm a winter recreation photo-video show at 6pm at REI, 400 36th St. Register in advance for the free event. 647-8955 or http://www.rei.com 6:00pm
Buddy Wakefield: Poetry slam champion Buddy Wakefield shares his wild words at a reading at 6pm at Whatcom Community College’s Heiner Center. Entry is free and open to all. 383-3315 6:00pm
Sister Cities Potluck: Bring a dish to share and find out more about the Bellingham Sister Cities Association at 6:30pm at the cafeteria at the Bellingham Technical College, 3028 Lindbergh Ave. http://www.bsca.org 6:30pm
Skagit Writers League:Tree Soldier author Janet Oakley will talk about writing memoirs at a Skagit Valley Writers League meeting at 6:30pm at the Mount Vernon Community Center, 1401 Cleveland. Please reserve a space in advance. http://www.skagitwriters.org 6:30pm
Adventure Films: View Working Triumph (a workingman’s ski and snowboard feature) and FreeRider (featuring split board mountaineer Kyle Miller) at 7pm at WWU’s Fraser Hall 4. Entry to see the adventure films is free. http://www.as.wwu.edu 7:00pm
Folk Dance Party: Learn Balkan, Israeli, Romani and Greek dancing with the Fourth Corner Folk Dancers from 7-10pm every Thursday at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. Suggested donation is $5 (first-time visitors and students are free). 380-0456 7:00pm
Fitness Forum: Hiking guidebook author and outdoorsman Craig Romano leads a “Northwest on the Run” Fitness Forum at 7:15pm at Fairhaven Runners, 1209 11th St. Entry is free. http://www.fairhaven.com 7:15pm
Fourth Corner Folk Dancers: Learn Balkan folk dances with the Fourth Corner Folk Dancers from 7:15-10:15pm every Thursday at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. All ages are welcome, and no partner is necessary. Suggested donation is $5; first-time visitors and students are free. 380-0456 7:15pm
Avalanche Awareness: The Northwest Avalanche Center offers up an Avalanche Awareness Clinic at 7:30pm at Backcountry Essentials, 214 W. Holly St. Entry is free. 543-5678 7:30pm
Johnson, Miller, Dermody: Attend a CD release party for Johnson, Miller, & Dermody’s album, We Heard the Voice of a Porkchop, at 7:30pm at the YWCA Ballroom, 1026 N. Forest St. Admission is $15. (206) 817-8785 7:30pm
Wind Symphony: The Wind Symphony of Western Washington University will perform at a free concert at 8pm at the school’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. 650-3130 8:00pm
GOOD, BAD, UGLY: Watch “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” at 8pm every Thursday at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. At 10pm, stick around for “The Project.” Entry is $7 for the early show, $4 for the late one. 733-8855 or http://www.theupfront.com 8:00pm
Friday, February 24, 2012 (18 events)
Tape: Stephen Belber’s Tape shows at 8pm Thurs.-Sat. at the iDiOM Theater, 1418 Cornwall Ave. The play—iDiOM’s lone published production of the year—focuses on two former high school friends who meet up at a hotel room in Michigan to rehash their past. Tickets are $10 ($5 on Thursdays) and additional showings take place through March 3. 201-5464 or http://www.idiomtheater.com 8:00pm
William’s Window: Shakespeare Northwest and META Performing Arts team up to present “William’s Window” at 7:30pm Fri.-Sat. at Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. The show—an introduction to the Bard’s work—can also be seen March 3-4. Tickets are $5-$10. http://www.lincolntheatre.org 7:30pm
Space Trek: The completely improvised space adventure show known as “Space Trek” plays at 8pm every Fri.-Sat. through February at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. At 10pm, attendees can check out “Evil Space Trek.” Tickets are $8-$10. 733-8855 or http://www.theupfront.com 8:00pm
Vagina Memoirs: Western Washington University students and community members will share personal memoirs of survival, resistance and healing at performances of The Vagina Memoirs at 7pm Wed.-Fri. at the Viking Union Multipurpose Room and 7pm Sat. at the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Entry is free. 650-6114 7:00pm
B.O.A.T Festival: View 12 short plays and musicals during the BOAT (Bellingham One-Act Theatre) Festival nightly at 7pm through March 3 (except Sun., Feb. 26) at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. The festival is divided into four slates of two to three shows. Entry is $4 per show or $10 for a festival pass. http://www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com 7:00pm
The Fantasticks: The third annual Winter Repertory Theatre at the Mount Baker Theatre presents showings of the longest-running theatrical production in the world, The Fantasticks, with shows at 7:30pm Wed.-Sat., 2pm Sun., and 7:30pm Tues.-Wed. at the Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets to the see the musical are $10-$20 and additional showings take place through March 18. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 7:30pm
Iron Curtain: View a new musical comedy dubbed Iron Curtain for the final weekend at 7:30pm Thurs., and 8pm Fri.-Sat. at the Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave. Tickets are $20. http://www.acttheatre.com 7:30pm
The Diary of Anne Frank: The Lynden Performing Arts Guild presents performances of the real-life drama, The Diary of Anne Frank, at 7:30pm Thurs.-Fri. and 2pm Sat.-Sun. at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St. Tickets are $8-$12 and additional showings take place through March 4. http://www.clairvgtheatre.org 7:30pm
Into the Woods: The Skagit Valley College Department of Music and Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim’s magical, musical adventure, Into the Woods, at 7:30pm Fri.-Sat. and 2pm Sun. at Mount Vernon’s McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way. Tickets are $15-$25 and additional shows happen March 3-5. http://www.mcintyrehall.org 7:30pm
Once Upon a Mattress: Lynden High School students present showings of the fairytale musical known as Once Upon a Mattress at 7pm Fri.-Sat., and 2pm Sun. at Judson Hall, 516 Main St. Tickets are $6-$8 and additional showings occur March 3-6. http://www.lyndenhighschooldrama.com 7:00pm
Poke, Chat, Friend: Take a look at how our personal lives and intimate relationships are affected and shaped by today’s technology at an opening night performance of Drue Robinson’s Viewpoints Theatre Ensemble’s Poke•Chat•Friend at 7pm Fri.-Sat. and 2pm Sun. at 1412 Cornwall Ave. Tickets are $12 and additional shows take place Feb. 24-26. 734-9999 7:00pm
Nature Babies: Kids, adults and adventurers can join Wild Whatcom Walks for Nature Babies excursions from 9:30-11am every Friday in February on the Interurban Trail. Suggested donation is $5. http://www.wildwhatcom.org 9:30am
Mennonite Cooks: Authors from Fraser Valley and King County talk about their successful blog and book, Mennonite Girls Can Cook, at 10am at the Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd St. Attendees can sample recipes and learn about hospitality versus entertaining. http://www.wcls.org 10:00am
VIGIL FOR PEACE: Join the longest-running Peace Vigil in the country—48 years and counting—from 4-5pm every Friday afternoon at the corners of Cornwall Avenue and Magnolia Street. http://www.whatcompjc.org 4:00pm
Whatcom Chorale Fundraiser: “Service by Night: A Musical Tour Aboard the Orient Express” will the be theme of the Bellingham Chamber Chorale’s annual fundraising gala and auction starting at 6pm at the Bellingham Golf & Country Club, 3729 Meridian St. Tickets are $65 and include musical entertainment, dinner, wine and auctions. http://www.bellinghamchamberchorale.org 6:00pm
Wine & Beer Tastings: The VZ Foundation will host a celebration and tastings of local wines and beers of Whatcom County and their connection to the community they serve from 6-8pm at Fairhaven’s Karibou Salon, 1210 11th St. Entry is $10. http://www.vzfoundation.org 6:00pm
Faculty Recital: Western Washington University music faculty Eric Kean (viola) and Judith Widrig (piano) combine their talents for a free classical music recital from 8-10pm at the school’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. 650-3130 7:00pm
Gospel Choir: The Bellingham Community Gospel Choir presents its annual Black History Month concert, “We Won’t Turn Back,” at 7pm at Cornwall Church, 4518 Northwest Dr. Instead of money, bring backpacks, blankets and tents for SALT on the Street. 223-8098 7:00pm
Saturday, February 25, 2012 (24 events)
Tape: Stephen Belber’s Tape shows at 8pm Thurs.-Sat. at the iDiOM Theater, 1418 Cornwall Ave. The play—iDiOM’s lone published production of the year—focuses on two former high school friends who meet up at a hotel room in Michigan to rehash their past. Tickets are $10 ($5 on Thursdays) and additional showings take place through March 3. 201-5464 or http://www.idiomtheater.com 8:00pm
William’s Window: Shakespeare Northwest and META Performing Arts team up to present “William’s Window” at 7:30pm Fri.-Sat. at Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. The show—an introduction to the Bard’s work—can also be seen March 3-4. Tickets are $5-$10. http://www.lincolntheatre.org 7:30pm
Space Trek: The completely improvised space adventure show known as “Space Trek” plays at 8pm every Fri.-Sat. through February at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. At 10pm, attendees can check out “Evil Space Trek.” Tickets are $8-$10. 733-8855 or http://www.theupfront.com 8:00pm
Vagina Memoirs: Western Washington University students and community members will share personal memoirs of survival, resistance and healing at performances of The Vagina Memoirs at 7pm Wed.-Fri. at the Viking Union Multipurpose Room and 7pm Sat. at the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. Entry is free. 650-6114 7:00pm
B.O.A.T Festival: View 12 short plays and musicals during the BOAT (Bellingham One-Act Theatre) Festival nightly at 7pm through March 3 (except Sun., Feb. 26) at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. The festival is divided into four slates of two to three shows. Entry is $4 per show or $10 for a festival pass. http://www.bellinghamtheatreguild.com 7:00pm
The Fantasticks: The third annual Winter Repertory Theatre at the Mount Baker Theatre presents showings of the longest-running theatrical production in the world, The Fantasticks, with shows at 7:30pm Wed.-Sat., 2pm Sun., and 7:30pm Tues.-Wed. at the Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets to the see the musical are $10-$20 and additional showings take place through March 18. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 7:30pm
Iron Curtain: View a new musical comedy dubbed Iron Curtain for the final weekend at 7:30pm Thurs., and 8pm Fri.-Sat. at the Anacortes Community Theatre, 918 M Ave. Tickets are $20. http://www.acttheatre.com 7:30pm
The Diary of Anne Frank: The Lynden Performing Arts Guild presents performances of the real-life drama, The Diary of Anne Frank, at 7:30pm Thurs.-Fri. and 2pm Sat.-Sun. at the Claire vg Thomas Theatre, 655 Front St. Tickets are $8-$12 and additional showings take place through March 4. http://www.clairvgtheatre.org 7:30pm
Into the Woods: The Skagit Valley College Department of Music and Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim’s magical, musical adventure, Into the Woods, at 7:30pm Fri.-Sat. and 2pm Sun. at Mount Vernon’s McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way. Tickets are $15-$25 and additional shows happen March 3-5. http://www.mcintyrehall.org 7:30pm
Once Upon a Mattress: Lynden High School students present showings of the fairytale musical known as Once Upon a Mattress at 7pm Fri.-Sat., and 2pm Sun. at Judson Hall, 516 Main St. Tickets are $6-$8 and additional showings occur March 3-6. http://www.lyndenhighschooldrama.com 7:00pm
Poke, Chat, Friend: Take a look at how our personal lives and intimate relationships are affected and shaped by today’s technology at an opening night performance of Drue Robinson’s Viewpoints Theatre Ensemble’s Poke•Chat•Friend at 7pm Fri.-Sat. and 2pm Sun. at 1412 Cornwall Ave. Tickets are $12 and additional shows take place Feb. 24-26. 734-9999 7:00pm
Bay to Baker: Fairhaven Runners staff will lead a run or walk along newly established and renovated sections of the Bay to Baker Trail, Squalicum Creek Park, and Little Squalicum Park starting at 9am at Birchwood Park (on Cedarwood Ave.). Entry is free. http://www.fairhavenrunners.com 9:00am
Work Party: Join folks from the Whatcom Land Trust for a work party from 9am-12pm at the nonprofit’s Fenton property (an important wildlife habitat located southeast of Blaine). See the website for directions. http://www.whatcomlandtrust.org 9:00am
Smelt Run: As part of its annual Smelt Derby, attend the 15th annual La Conner Smelt Run starting at 10am at the La Conner Middle School. A two-mile Family Walk or Kids Dash is also available. http://www.laconnerchamber.com 10:00am
Community Meal: All are welcome at the free, bimonthly Community Meal from 10am-12pm at the United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington St. 384-1422 10:00am
Veggie Gardening: Learn more about “Basic Veggie Gardening in Whatcom County” at 11am at the Bakerview Nursery, 945 E. Bakerview Rd. At 1pm, there’ll be a “Seed Starting Basics” clinic. Both events are free, but you should reserve a space in advance. 676-0400 or http://www.bakerviewnursery.com 11:00am
Beer Open Houses: As part of the statewide Washington Beer Open House, attend ale-related celebrations from 12-5pm at Bellingham’s Boundary Bay Brewery (1107 Railroad Ave.) and Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen (601 W. Holly St). Expect tours, tastings and more. http://www.baybrewery.com or http://www.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com 12:00pm
Cherry Point Field Trip: Join the Surfrider Foundation and the WWU Western Action Coalition from 1-3pm for an “Explore the Shore” field trip to Cherry Point. The event is meant to help people learn more about the area that could become the site of North America's largest coal export facility. http://www.re-sources.org 1:00pm
From Craft to Art: “How Craft Became Art” will be the focus of a presentation by Lloyd Herman at 6pm at La Conner’s Museum of Northwest Art, 121 S. First St. Admission is $5. http://www.laconnerquilts.com 6:00pm
Fun Foursome: Local musicians and friends Richard Scholtz, Flip Breskin, Laura Smith, and Janet Peterson will share spontaneous tunes with a variety of instruments and voices from 6-8pm at the Old World Deli, 1228 N. State St. http://www.oldworlddeli1.com 6:00pm
Winter Commission IV: The annual art, music and film extravaganza known as the Winter Commission takes place from 7pm-2am at the Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, 1312 Bay St. Suggested donation is $3. This year's theme is "Disaster." http://www.wintercommission.com 7:00pm
Shimmer: Kuntz and Company, in collaboration with the Whatcom Museum, present “Shimmer” performances at 7pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday in the Lesley Dill exhibition gallery at the Lightcatcher Building, 250 Flora St. The performance, which features both pro dancers and community members, relates to Dill’s exhibition of the same name. Tickets are $4-$10. http://www.whatcommuseum.org or http://www.kuntzandcompany.org 7:00pm
Contra Dance: Bellingham’s Brad n’ Steve Band will provide live music at tonight’s Contra Dance from 7-10:30pm at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. Suggested donation is $8-$10. http://www.bellinghamcountrydance.org 7:00pm
