Bard on the Beach:The Taming of the Shrew shows in repertory with Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and King John through Sept. 22. at Bard on the Beach at Vancouver, B.C.’s Vanier Park. Tickets are $21-$40 (Canadian). http://www.bardonthebeach.org 12:00am
Everson-Nooksack Summer Festival: A Main Street Parade, horseshoe and softball tournaments, a 5K run and walk, a pancake breakfast, carnival games, a silent auction and more will be part of the fun happening Fri.-Sun. at the Everson-Nooksack Summer Festival. Events happen at Nooksack City Park and beyond. http://www.nooksackchamber.org 12:00am
Hills to Mills Woodworking Show: The 12th annual “Hills to Mills” Woodworking Show takes place from 9am-6pm Friday and 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday at the Deming Logging Showgrounds, 3295 Cedarville Rd. The event features champion chainsaw carvers, bowl turning, blacksmithing, crafts, and vendors. Live auctions happen each day at 4pm. http://www.demingloggingshow.com 9:00am
Bellingham Festival of Music: Joshua Bell, Jeremy Denk, Rita Constanzi, Tamera Mumford, Pablo Sainz Villegas, and Lynn Harrell are among the guest artists who’ll take part in the 19th season of the Bellingham Festival of Music at performances happening through July 21 at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center, the Mount Baker Theatre, and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Tickets are $12-$43. http://www.bellinghamfestival.org 12:00am
Choochokam: Langley’s 37th annual Festival of the Arts takes place throughout the weekend at the Whidbey Island locale. In addition to the scores of art that’ll be on display, there’ll also be plenty of live music, food and family-friendly activities. http://www.choochokamarts.org 12:00am
Bare Images Art Show: Attend the "Bare Images" Art Show and open house from 11am-4pm Saturday and 11am-3pm Saturday at Mount Vernon's clothing-optional Lake Associates Recreation Club (LARC), 21700 SR 9. Entry is free. http://www.larcnudists.com 11:00am
Blaine Jazz Festival: Big bands, combos and jazz groups can be heard during the Blaine Jazz Festival, which happens through July 14 at various venues in Blaine. Although the weeklong event is touted as an educational tool for young musicians, it will also feature a variety of concerts by both the students and talented guest faculty. http://www.pacificartsassoc.org 12:00am
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
Fiddlin’ Fox Concert Series: The Salt Water Octet performs its swinging jazz sounds at the first of a “Fiddlin’ Fox” July concert series from 2-5pm at the Fairhaven Village Green. There’ll also be dance instruction at the free event, so come prepared to move. http://www.fairhaven.com 2:00pm
Natural History: Conservation biologist and author Thomas Lowe Fleischner, cofounder of the North Cascades Institute, shares ideas from his book The Way of Natural History at 4pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. http://www.villagebooks.com 4:00pm
Monday, July 9, 2012 (8 events)
Bard on the Beach:The Taming of the Shrew shows in repertory with Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and King John through Sept. 22. at Bard on the Beach at Vancouver, B.C.’s Vanier Park. Tickets are $21-$40 (Canadian). http://www.bardonthebeach.org 12:00am
Bellingham Festival of Music: Joshua Bell, Jeremy Denk, Rita Constanzi, Tamera Mumford, Pablo Sainz Villegas, and Lynn Harrell are among the guest artists who’ll take part in the 19th season of the Bellingham Festival of Music at performances happening through July 21 at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center, the Mount Baker Theatre, and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Tickets are $12-$43. http://www.bellinghamfestival.org 12:00am
Blaine Jazz Festival: Big bands, combos and jazz groups can be heard during the Blaine Jazz Festival, which happens through July 14 at various venues in Blaine. Although the weeklong event is touted as an educational tool for young musicians, it will also feature a variety of concerts by both the students and talented guest faculty. http://www.pacificartsassoc.org 12:00am
Cedar Bark Weaving: Lee and Isabelle Plaster will lead a Cedar Bark Weaving class starting today from 10am-2pm at Ferndale’s Gateway Building, 4920 Rural Ave. Fee is $325. (360) 389-1515 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 10:00am
Summer’s Spice: Chef Robert Fong helms a “Spice Up Your Summer” course from 6:30-9pm at the Community Food Co-op, 1220 N. Forest St. Bulk food manager Brooks Dimmick will join the class. Cost is $39 with an $8 wine option payable at class. 383-3200 6:30pm
Alpine Adventures: Mt. Baker climbing ranger Brandon Helmstetter leads an “Alpine Climbing” clinic at 7pm at REI, 400 36th St. The event will give participants an overview of what you need, how to prepare, where to go and who to go with. Register in advance for the free event. 647-8955 or http://www.rei.com 7:00pm
PFLAG Meeting: The monthly meeting of the Skagit County Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) takes place from 7-8:30pm in Sedro-Woolley at the Central United Methodist Church, 1013 Polte Rd. All are welcome. The event happens on the second Monday of every month. http://www.pflagskagit.org 7:00pm
Whatcom Swing: Learn new dances every week by joining Whatcom Swing for gatherings from 7-10:15pm every Monday at Lynden’s Ten Mile Grange, 6958 Hannegan Rd. Entry is $5. (360) 441-3652 7:00pm
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 (9 events)
Bard on the Beach:The Taming of the Shrew shows in repertory with Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and King John through Sept. 22. at Bard on the Beach at Vancouver, B.C.’s Vanier Park. Tickets are $21-$40 (Canadian). http://www.bardonthebeach.org 12:00am
Summer Repertory Theatre:Proof, a play about a young woman dealing with the aftermath of the death of her brilliant mathematician father, opens the Mount Baker Theater’s 6th annual Summer Repertory Theatre at 8pm Tues. at the MBT’s Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. The play shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Neil Simon’s Chapter Two at various dates through Aug. 5. Tickets are $10-$25. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 8:00pm
Bellingham Festival of Music: Joshua Bell, Jeremy Denk, Rita Constanzi, Tamera Mumford, Pablo Sainz Villegas, and Lynn Harrell are among the guest artists who’ll take part in the 19th season of the Bellingham Festival of Music at performances happening through July 21 at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center, the Mount Baker Theatre, and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Tickets are $12-$43. http://www.bellinghamfestival.org 12:00am
Blaine Jazz Festival: Big bands, combos and jazz groups can be heard during the Blaine Jazz Festival, which happens through July 14 at various venues in Blaine. Although the weeklong event is touted as an educational tool for young musicians, it will also feature a variety of concerts by both the students and talented guest faculty. http://www.pacificartsassoc.org 12:00am
WWU Student Performance: Western Washington University theater students bring the story of an imaginative mouse to life when they perform Tofu Ling and the Carp Banner at 1pm at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. Entry is free, and the event is intended for kids 5 and under. http://www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org 1:00pm
Grilling Class: Join Ciao Thyme’s Mataio Gillis for a repeat of his “Hot off the Grill” class at 6:30pm at the cook’s home base (his backyard). You’ll learn how to grill veggies, smoke salmon and much, much more. Cost is $75. http://www.ciaothyme.com 6:30pm
Year-Round Veggies: Krista Rome will school participants on how to have plenty of fresh, local veggies year-round at a “Planning Your Fall and Winter Garden” course from 6:30-8:30pm at the Cordata Community Food Co-op, 315 Westerly Rd. Cost is $8-$10. 734-8158 6:30pm
Backcountry Cooking: Expand your talents as camp cook by signing up for a “Backcountry Cooking” clinic at 7pm at REI, 400 36th St. Stoves, cookware, unique recipes, freeze dried samples and food handling will be covered. Register in advance for the free course. 647-8955 or http://www.rei.com 7:00pm
Forms of Feeling: Learn more about the role of poetry in the contemporary world when John Morgan shares ideas and poems from his book Forms of Feeling: Poetry in Our Lives, at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. 671-2626 7:00pm
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 (16 events)
Bard on the Beach:The Taming of the Shrew shows in repertory with Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and King John through Sept. 22. at Bard on the Beach at Vancouver, B.C.’s Vanier Park. Tickets are $21-$40 (Canadian). http://www.bardonthebeach.org 12:00am
Summer Repertory Theatre:Proof, a play about a young woman dealing with the aftermath of the death of her brilliant mathematician father, opens the Mount Baker Theater’s 6th annual Summer Repertory Theatre at 8pm Tues. at the MBT’s Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. The play shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Neil Simon’s Chapter Two at various dates through Aug. 5. Tickets are $10-$25. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 8:00pm
Bellingham Pride: A special screening of Wish Me Away will begin Bellingham Pride at 6:30pm Wed. at the Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St. Later that night, there’ll be an official kickoff at the Betty Desire Show at 10pm at Rumors Cabaret. Events—including an all-ages dance, an anniversary party for the Betty Pages, a Queer Family Picnic, a drag show, a parade, a festival and more—will continue through Sunday. http://www.bhampride.org 6:30pm
Bellingham Festival of Music: Joshua Bell, Jeremy Denk, Rita Constanzi, Tamera Mumford, Pablo Sainz Villegas, and Lynn Harrell are among the guest artists who’ll take part in the 19th season of the Bellingham Festival of Music at performances happening through July 21 at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center, the Mount Baker Theatre, and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Tickets are $12-$43. http://www.bellinghamfestival.org 12:00am
Bellingham Festival of Music: Pablo Sainz Villegas and Lynn Harrell are among the guest artists who’ll take part in performances this week as part of the 19th season of the Bellingham Festival of Music. Concerts continue through July 21 at WWU’s Performing Arts Center, the Mount Baker Theatre, and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Tickets are $12-$43. Free Community Concerts happen at 2pm Wed., July 11 and 2pm Tues., July 17 at the Whatcom Museum’s Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St. http://www.bellinghamfestival.org 12:00am
Summer Repertory:Proof shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Neil Simon’s Chapter Two as part of the annual Summer Repertory Theatre taking place at 8pm weekdays and 3pm Sundays most days through August 5 at the Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are $10-$25. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 8:00pm
Blaine Jazz Festival: Big bands, combos and jazz groups can be heard during the Blaine Jazz Festival, which happens through July 14 at various venues in Blaine. Although the weeklong event is touted as an educational tool for young musicians, it will also feature a variety of concerts by both the students and talented guest faculty. http://www.pacificartsassoc.org 12:00am
Noon Concert Series: Seattle reggae rockers Kore Lonz will perform at the second Summer Noon Concert Series of the season at 12pm at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center Plaza. Entry is free. Additional concerts happen July 18 (Cumulus), July 25 (Ruvara Marimba Ensemble), and Aug. 1 (Hot Bodies in Motion). Entry is free. 650-2489 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
Downtown Sounds Kickoff: Down North opens for headliners Acorn Project at the first Downtown Sounds concert of the summer from 6-9:30pm in the Arts District on Bay Street between Prospect and West Champion streets. The free, all-ages concerts continue Wednesdays through Aug. 8. World’s Finest and Polecat perform July 18. http://www.downtownbellingham.com 6:00pm
Food Drying Demo: Learn simple ways to keep enjoying the summer harvest at a Food Drying Demo starting at 6:30pm at Mount Vernon’s Skagit Valley Food Co-op. Stephen Overstreet will lead the way, and there’ll also be samples to choose from. Register in advance for the free class. http://www.skagitfoodcoop.com 6:30pm
Wine Cruise: Join San Juan Cruises for “Un-Wind on the Bay” wine-tasting cruises from 6:30-8pm leaving from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal every Wednesday through Aug. 29 in Bellingham Bay and beyond. Cost is $25 per adult. http://www.whales.com 6:30pm
Local Summer Fare: Book Fare Café’s Charles Claassen leads a class titled “Local Summer Fare: Light and Lively” from 6:30-9pm at the Community Food Co-op, 1220 N. Forest St. Cost is $35 with a $7 wine option. 383-3200 6:30pm
Chuckanut Sandstone Writers Theatre: All are welcome to read their works at the monthly Chuckanut Sandstone Writers Theater open mic at 7pm at the café at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave. Entry is free. 734-2776 7:00pm
Intro to Improv: Sheila Goldsmith leads an introductory improv class for teens and adults from 7-9pm at Improv Playworks, 302 W. Illinois St. Register in advance for the free workshop. 756-0756 or http://www.improvplayworks.com 7:00pm
Thursday, July 12, 2012 (18 events)
Bard on the Beach:The Taming of the Shrew shows in repertory with Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and King John through Sept. 22. at Bard on the Beach at Vancouver, B.C.’s Vanier Park. Tickets are $21-$40 (Canadian). http://www.bardonthebeach.org 12:00am
Summer Repertory Theatre:Proof, a play about a young woman dealing with the aftermath of the death of her brilliant mathematician father, opens the Mount Baker Theater’s 6th annual Summer Repertory Theatre at 8pm Tues. at the MBT’s Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. The play shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Neil Simon’s Chapter Two at various dates through Aug. 5. Tickets are $10-$25. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 8:00pm
Bellingham Pride: A special screening of Wish Me Away will begin Bellingham Pride at 6:30pm Wed. at the Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St. Later that night, there’ll be an official kickoff at the Betty Desire Show at 10pm at Rumors Cabaret. Events—including an all-ages dance, an anniversary party for the Betty Pages, a Queer Family Picnic, a drag show, a parade, a festival and more—will continue through Sunday. http://www.bhampride.org 6:30pm
Bellingham Festival of Music: Joshua Bell, Jeremy Denk, Rita Constanzi, Tamera Mumford, Pablo Sainz Villegas, and Lynn Harrell are among the guest artists who’ll take part in the 19th season of the Bellingham Festival of Music at performances happening through July 21 at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center, the Mount Baker Theatre, and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Tickets are $12-$43. http://www.bellinghamfestival.org 12:00am
Bellingham Festival of Music: Pablo Sainz Villegas and Lynn Harrell are among the guest artists who’ll take part in performances this week as part of the 19th season of the Bellingham Festival of Music. Concerts continue through July 21 at WWU’s Performing Arts Center, the Mount Baker Theatre, and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Tickets are $12-$43. Free Community Concerts happen at 2pm Wed., July 11 and 2pm Tues., July 17 at the Whatcom Museum’s Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St. http://www.bellinghamfestival.org 12:00am
Summer Repertory:Proof shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Neil Simon’s Chapter Two as part of the annual Summer Repertory Theatre taking place at 8pm weekdays and 3pm Sundays most days through August 5 at the Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are $10-$25. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 8:00pm
Blaine Jazz Festival: Big bands, combos and jazz groups can be heard during the Blaine Jazz Festival, which happens through July 14 at various venues in Blaine. Although the weeklong event is touted as an educational tool for young musicians, it will also feature a variety of concerts by both the students and talented guest faculty. http://www.pacificartsassoc.org 12:00am
Incognito: Get surprised by seasonal ingredients and watch a multi-course meal be prepared in front of your eyes at tonight’s Incognito meal at 6:30pm at Ciao Thyme, 207 Unity St. Cost is $55. http://www.ciaothyme.com (all day)
Bard on the Beach:The Taming of the Shrew shows in repertory with Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and King John through Sept. 22. at Bard on the Beach at Vancouver, B.C.’s Vanier Park. Tickets are $21-$40 (Canadian). http://www.bardonthebeach.org 12:00am
Roll-ALong: Get your bicycling questions answered while getting in some exercise when Everybody Bike presents a guided “Roll-Along” starting at 6pm at RE Store’s Sustainable Living Center, 2309 Meridian St. The ride includes a visit to historic sights and a chance to learn and practice bike traffic skills. Entry is free, and no advance registration is required. http://www.everybodybike.com 6:00pm
Elizabeth Park Concert Series: As part of a summer concert series, listen to the joyous dance music of Zimbabwe via the Ruvara Marimba ensemble from 6-8pm at the Columbia Neighborhood’s Elizabeth Park. Entry is free. Concerts happen every Thursday through Aug. 23.
http://www.cob.org 6:00pm
Incognito: Get surprised by seasonal ingredients and watch a multi-course meal be prepared in front of your eyes at tonight’s Incognito meal at 6:30pm at Ciao Thyme, 207 Unity St. Cost is $55. http://www.ciaothyme.com 6:30pm
Romance and Revolution: Carolyn and Dennis Buckmaster share tales from Healing, Romance & Revolution: Letters from an American Nurse in 1926 China at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. http://www.villagebooks.com 7:00pm
Romance and Revolution: Carolyn and Dennis Buckmaster share tales from Healing, Romance & Revolution: Letters from an American Nurse in 1926 China at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. http://www.villagebooks.com 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
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
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, July 13, 2012 (19 events)
Good Time Girls Historical Tours: Join the Good Time Girls for lively historical walking tours through Aug. 25. “Sin & Gin” tours happen at 6:45 every Fri.-Sat. in downtown Bellingham and at 6:45 Fridays in Fairhaven, and there’ll also be a family-friendly afternoon tour at 2pm every Saturday in Fairhaven. Tickets are $10-$20. http://www.goodtimegirlsbham.com 6:45pm
Cracked Crab Cruise: San Juan Cruises continues its weekly Cracked Crab Cruise with sunset excursions from 6:30-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. throughout Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay, and beyond. Cost is $59 and includes Dungeness crab, baked chicken, salads, bread and dessert. http://www.whales.com 6:30pm
Bellingham Pride: A special screening of Wish Me Away will begin Bellingham Pride at 6:30pm Wed. at the Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St. Later that night, there’ll be an official kickoff at the Betty Desire Show at 10pm at Rumors Cabaret. Events—including an all-ages dance, an anniversary party for the Betty Pages, a Queer Family Picnic, a drag show, a parade, a festival and more—will continue through Sunday. http://www.bhampride.org 6:30pm
Bellingham Festival of Music: Joshua Bell, Jeremy Denk, Rita Constanzi, Tamera Mumford, Pablo Sainz Villegas, and Lynn Harrell are among the guest artists who’ll take part in the 19th season of the Bellingham Festival of Music at performances happening through July 21 at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center, the Mount Baker Theatre, and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Tickets are $12-$43. http://www.bellinghamfestival.org 12:00am
Bellingham Festival of Music: Pablo Sainz Villegas and Lynn Harrell are among the guest artists who’ll take part in performances this week as part of the 19th season of the Bellingham Festival of Music. Concerts continue through July 21 at WWU’s Performing Arts Center, the Mount Baker Theatre, and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Tickets are $12-$43. Free Community Concerts happen at 2pm Wed., July 11 and 2pm Tues., July 17 at the Whatcom Museum’s Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St. http://www.bellinghamfestival.org 12:00am
Summer Repertory:Proof shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Neil Simon’s Chapter Two as part of the annual Summer Repertory Theatre taking place at 8pm weekdays and 3pm Sundays most days through August 5 at the Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are $10-$25. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 8:00pm
Blaine Jazz Festival: Big bands, combos and jazz groups can be heard during the Blaine Jazz Festival, which happens through July 14 at various venues in Blaine. Although the weeklong event is touted as an educational tool for young musicians, it will also feature a variety of concerts by both the students and talented guest faculty. http://www.pacificartsassoc.org 12:00am
Shakespeare Northwest:Julius Caesar opens Shakespeare Northwest’s 11th season with a 7pm performance at the Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheater, 19299 Rexville Grange Rd. A Midsummer Night’s Dream opens at 7pm Saturday, and the shows will play in repertory through Aug. 5. Tickets are $12. http://www.shakesnw.org 7:00pm
Bard on the Beach:The Taming of the Shrew shows in repertory with Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and King John through Sept. 22. at Bard on the Beach at Vancouver, B.C.’s Vanier Park. Tickets are $21-$40 (Canadian). http://www.bardonthebeach.org 12:00am
No Sex Please, We’re British: Scandinavian pornography, mistaken mail orders and a fair dose of hilarity can be seen when the comedic No Sex Please, We’re British shows for the final time this weekend at 7pm Fri.-Sat. at Mount Vernon’s RiverBelle Dinner Theatre, 100 E. Montgomery. Tickets are $30-$40. http://www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com 7:00pm
Haynie Opry: Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band will be joined by other area musicians to recreate the “Johnny Cash Live at San Quentin Prison” concert at 7pm Friday and Saturday at Blaine’s Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Rd. There’ll also be a gospel concert at 3pm Saturday. Tickets are $10 for the night shows, $5 for the matinee. http://www.thehaynieopry.com 7:00pm
Theatresports: Show up for classic Theatresports tournaments at 9pm Saturday and Sunday at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. The performances feature two teams battling for supremacy, and promise a mix of classic games and new improv forms. Tickets are $8-$10. P.S. Summer hours are in effct, so expect one show only on weekend nights for the next couple months. 733-8855 or http://www.theupfront.com 9:00pm
Fishing Derby: The Puget Sound Anglers will host the Bellingham Salmon Derby Friday through Sunday in Area 7—also known as the San Juan Islands. Various prizes will be available. http://www.bellinghampsa.org 12:00am
Unknown Music Series: Dylan Carlson, Karl Blau, Mount Eerie, Calvin Johnson, Bret Lunsford, and Lake will be among the many performers taking part in the inaugural Unknown Music Series happening Friday through Sunday in Anacortes at the Unknown (1202 7th St.) and beyond. A full pass is $40 and includes dinner. http://www.anacortesunknown.com 12:00am
Clay Art Workshop: Educator Chris Brewer leads a “Birds on the Fly!” bird tour and clay art workshop from 1-3pm at the Whatcom Museum’s Syre Education Center, 201 Prospect St. Suggested donation is $3. Please register in advance. 778-8960 or http://www.whatcommuseum.org 1:00pm
Brewers by the Bay: Bellingham Bay Rotary will host its 6th annual “Brewers by the Bay” fundraiser from 1-5pm at Bellingham’s Depot Market Square. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and include a tasting glass, your first five tastes and live music. Thirty area brewers will be serving 60 different microbrews, so there’ll be plenty to choose from. http://www.bellinghambayrotary.com 1:00pm
Winter Gardening Class: Learn ways to grow food throughout the year at a “Winter Gardening” workshop led my a master gardener at 4pm at Alger Community Hall, 17835 Parkview Lane. Sign up in advance for the free class. 724-0392 4:00pm
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
The Secret Garden: Advanced Neighborhood Playhouse students in grades 6 to 12 will present showings of the musical version of The Secret Garden at 7pm Friday and 2pm and 5pm Saturday at the Bellingham Theatre Guild, 1600 H St. http://www.theneighborhoodplayhouse.net 7:00pm
Saturday, July 14, 2012 (45 events)
Good Time Girls Historical Tours: Join the Good Time Girls for lively historical walking tours through Aug. 25. “Sin & Gin” tours happen at 6:45 every Fri.-Sat. in downtown Bellingham and at 6:45 Fridays in Fairhaven, and there’ll also be a family-friendly afternoon tour at 2pm every Saturday in Fairhaven. Tickets are $10-$20. http://www.goodtimegirlsbham.com 6:45pm
Cracked Crab Cruise: San Juan Cruises continues its weekly Cracked Crab Cruise with sunset excursions from 6:30-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. throughout Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay, and beyond. Cost is $59 and includes Dungeness crab, baked chicken, salads, bread and dessert. http://www.whales.com 6:30pm
Bellingham Pride: A special screening of Wish Me Away will begin Bellingham Pride at 6:30pm Wed. at the Pickford Film Center, 1318 Bay St. Later that night, there’ll be an official kickoff at the Betty Desire Show at 10pm at Rumors Cabaret. Events—including an all-ages dance, an anniversary party for the Betty Pages, a Queer Family Picnic, a drag show, a parade, a festival and more—will continue through Sunday. http://www.bhampride.org 6:30pm
Bellingham Festival of Music: Joshua Bell, Jeremy Denk, Rita Constanzi, Tamera Mumford, Pablo Sainz Villegas, and Lynn Harrell are among the guest artists who’ll take part in the 19th season of the Bellingham Festival of Music at performances happening through July 21 at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center, the Mount Baker Theatre, and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Tickets are $12-$43. http://www.bellinghamfestival.org 12:00am
Bellingham Festival of Music: Pablo Sainz Villegas and Lynn Harrell are among the guest artists who’ll take part in performances this week as part of the 19th season of the Bellingham Festival of Music. Concerts continue through July 21 at WWU’s Performing Arts Center, the Mount Baker Theatre, and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Tickets are $12-$43. Free Community Concerts happen at 2pm Wed., July 11 and 2pm Tues., July 17 at the Whatcom Museum’s Old City Hall, 121 Prospect St. http://www.bellinghamfestival.org 12:00am
Summer Repertory:Proof shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Neil Simon’s Chapter Two as part of the annual Summer Repertory Theatre taking place at 8pm weekdays and 3pm Sundays most days through August 5 at the Mount Baker Theatre’s Walton Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are $10-$25. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 8:00pm
Blaine Jazz Festival: Big bands, combos and jazz groups can be heard during the Blaine Jazz Festival, which happens through July 14 at various venues in Blaine. Although the weeklong event is touted as an educational tool for young musicians, it will also feature a variety of concerts by both the students and talented guest faculty. http://www.pacificartsassoc.org 12:00am
Shakespeare Northwest:Julius Caesar opens Shakespeare Northwest’s 11th season with a 7pm performance at the Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheater, 19299 Rexville Grange Rd. A Midsummer Night’s Dream opens at 7pm Saturday, and the shows will play in repertory through Aug. 5. Tickets are $12. http://www.shakesnw.org 7:00pm
Bard on the Beach:The Taming of the Shrew shows in repertory with Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and King John through Sept. 22. at Bard on the Beach at Vancouver, B.C.’s Vanier Park. Tickets are $21-$40 (Canadian). http://www.bardonthebeach.org 12:00am
No Sex Please, We’re British: Scandinavian pornography, mistaken mail orders and a fair dose of hilarity can be seen when the comedic No Sex Please, We’re British shows for the final time this weekend at 7pm Fri.-Sat. at Mount Vernon’s RiverBelle Dinner Theatre, 100 E. Montgomery. Tickets are $30-$40. http://www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com 7:00pm
Haynie Opry: Matt Audette and the Circle of Friends Band will be joined by other area musicians to recreate the “Johnny Cash Live at San Quentin Prison” concert at 7pm Friday and Saturday at Blaine’s Haynie Grange, 3344 Haynie Rd. There’ll also be a gospel concert at 3pm Saturday. Tickets are $10 for the night shows, $5 for the matinee. http://www.thehaynieopry.com 7:00pm
Theatresports: Show up for classic Theatresports tournaments at 9pm Saturday and Sunday at the Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St. The performances feature two teams battling for supremacy, and promise a mix of classic games and new improv forms. Tickets are $8-$10. P.S. Summer hours are in effct, so expect one show only on weekend nights for the next couple months. 733-8855 or http://www.theupfront.com 9:00pm
Fishing Derby: The Puget Sound Anglers will host the Bellingham Salmon Derby Friday through Sunday in Area 7—also known as the San Juan Islands. Various prizes will be available. http://www.bellinghampsa.org 12:00am
Unknown Music Series: Dylan Carlson, Karl Blau, Mount Eerie, Calvin Johnson, Bret Lunsford, and Lake will be among the many performers taking part in the inaugural Unknown Music Series happening Friday through Sunday in Anacortes at the Unknown (1202 7th St.) and beyond. A full pass is $40 and includes dinner. http://www.anacortesunknown.com 12:00am
Good Time Girls Historical Tours: Join the Good Time Girls for lively historical walking tours through Aug. 25. “Sin & Gin” tours happen at 6:45 every Fri.-Sat. in downtown Bellingham and at 6:45 Fridays in Fairhaven, and there’ll also be a family-friendly afternoon tour at 2pm every Saturday in Fairhaven. Tickets are $10-$20. http://www.goodtimegirlsbham.com 6:45pm
Cracked Crab Cruise: San Juan Cruises continues its weekly Cracked Crab Cruise with sunset excursions from 6:30-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. throughout Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay, and beyond. Cost is $59 and includes Dungeness crab, baked chicken, salads, bread and dessert. http://www.whales.com 6:30pm
Skagit Valley Highland Games: Athletic events, Celtic music, bagpipers, sheepdog trials, Highland dancers, a parade of clans, food and much more will be prart of the 18th annual Skagit Valley Highland Games from 9am-6pm Saturday and Sunday at Mount Vernon’s Edgewater Park. Tickets are $13 per day or $18 for a weekend pass. http://www.celticarts.org 9:00am
Studio Tour Preview: In anticipation of Skagit Artists Together’s upcoming Studio Tour next weekend, attend a Preview Show from 10am-6pm Saturday and 10am-4:30pm Sunday at the historic schoolhouse at Mount Vernon’s Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Rd. http://www.skagitart.com 10:00am
Junk in Your Trunk: Load up your trunk and sell your stuff from the back of your ride as part of the annual “Junk in Your Trunk” sale from 9am-1pm in the parking lot at Civic Field, 1355 Civic Field Way. Pre-registration is required for sellers ($20 for parking spot, $30 with a table rental). Entry is free for shoppers. 778-7000 or http://www.cob.org 9:00am
Whatcom Dream Run/Walk: aise funds for a local nonprofit at today’s “Whatcom Dream 5K” run and walk starting at 10am at Roosevelt Park (at the end of Verona Street). Entry is $5 for kids, $25 for adults. A raffle with a number of prizes will follow the run. http://www.whatcomdream5k.com 10:00am
Padden Pedal: A variety of age ranges can take part in the 20th annual off-road bike race known as the “Padden MTN Pedal” starting at 10am at Lake Padden Park. Entry is $15-$30. http://www.indieseries.org 10:00am
Community Meal: All are welcome at the bimonthly Community Meal from 10am-12pm at the United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington St. Entry is free. 384-1422 10:00am
Bellingham Farmers Market: Get the freshest produce—and much more—at the Bellingham Farmers Market from 10am-3pm every Saturday through December at the Depot Market Square on the corner of Chestnut Street and Railroad Avenue. 647-2060 or http://www.bellinghamfarmers.org 10:00am
Winter Gardening Class: “Planning and Planting Your Winter Garden” will be the focus of a free workshop from 10:30am-12pm at Everson’s Cloud Mountain Farm Center, 6906 Goodwin Rd. No registration is necessary. http://www.cloudmountainfarmcenter.org 10:30am
Edible Garden Tour: Fourteen gardens will be open for public perusal at the 4th annual Lummi Island Edible Garden Tour taking place from 10:30am-5:30pm at various locales throughout the island. Entry is $5 per person or $10 per family; proceeds benefit the Beach School Foundation. Tickets can be reserved online or purchased at the Saturday Farmers Market. http://www.beachschoolfoundation.org 10:30am
Cherry Fruit Day: Sample uncommon and unique varieties of cherries when the Western Washington Fruit Research Foundation hosts a “Cherry Fruit Day” from 11am-2pm at the WSU Research and Extension Center in Mount Vernon at 16650 State Rout 536. There will also be a variety of educational seminars. Samples are $5 per bag. http://www.nwfruit.org 11:00am
RE Store Party: Free music, entertainment and food will be available at the 30th anniversary of the RE Store from 11am-4pm at the store’s current headquarters at 2309 Meridian St. Additionally, there’ll be giveaways, do-it-yourself demos, an in-store sale, tours, an open house, demolition games and a recycled art station.
http://www.re-store.org 11:00am
Art-2-Jazz Fair: In conjunction with the Blaine Jazz Festival, attend the 6th annual “Art-2-Jazz” Street Fair from 11am-4pm at the town’s Peace Portal Dive. In addition to viewing the work of local artists and artisans, there’ll be free jazz concerts happening throughout the afternoon. http://www.blainechamber.com 11:00am
Nature Walk: Get a look at the plants, animals and geology of Larrabee State Park at a guided Nature Walk starting at 1pm at the picnic area across from the park’s main entrance. Entry is free, but a Discovery Pass is required for parking. 902-8844 1:00pm
Duck Tour: Former Audubon Society president Joe Meche leads a “Know Your Ducks (and Other Birds)!” tour for teens and adults starting at 1pm at the Whatcom Museum’s Syre Education Center, 201 Prospect St. Participants will tour the museum’s bird collection as well as take part in an optional bird walk along Whatcom Creek. Suggested donation is $3. 778-8960 1:00pm
Winery Music: Local musicians Pacific High, Ashley Douglas, Naaman Brooks, and Warren Meier will perform at a summer concert series from 2-7pm at Vartanyan Winery, 1627 Huntley Rd. Entry is $7, and audiences are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. http://www.vewinery.com 2:00pm
Deep Listening Reception: An opening reception for “Deep Listening” happens from 3-5pm at La Conner’s Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial Ave. The contemplative works will be on display through Aug. 26 and will feature pieces by artists Heidi Epstein, Jules Faye, Marilyn Frasca, Theodora Jonsson, Natalie Niblack, Elizabeth Tapper and Maggie Wilder. http://www.gallerycygnus.com 3:00pm
Kid-Stravaganza: Three Rivers Educational Cooperative will host a fundraising “Kid-Stravaganza” from 3-6pm at the parking lot of the Public Market, 1530 Cornwall Ave. Performances by the Bellingham Circus Guild, music by the like of Dana Lyons and Tim McHugh, bouncy houses, face painting and much more will be part of the fun. http://www.threeriverscooperative.com 3:00pm
Pitchfork Particulars: Kristy Athens shares stories from her book Get Your Pitchford On! at 4pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. The tome focuses on the challenges Kristy and her husband Michael faced when they attempted to live a rural life. 671-2626 or http://www.villagebooks.com 4:00pm
Wine Tasting: Celebrate summer with good wine and food at a “Summer Wine Tasting” gathering from 4-7pm in Mount Vernon at the Rexville Grocery, 19271 Best Rd. Admission is $3 per person. http://www.rexvillegrocery.com 4:00pm
Bluegrass Bash: Animals as Natural Therapy will host its 13th annual “Bluegrass Bash” and benefit from 4-9pm at Windy Acres Farm, 721 Van Wyck Rd. (park at Bank of the Pacific, 4124 Hannegan Rd.). Suggested donation is $10 per kid, $20 per adult or $40 per family. http://www.animalsasnaturaltherapy.org 4:00pm
Summer Moments Opening: An opening potluck, barbecue and party for “Summer Moments: Glass, Metal, Stone and Northwest Paintings” takes place from 4:30-9pm on Camano Island at Matzke Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way. Entry is free. The show will be up through Sept. 9. http://www.matzkefineart.com 4:30pm
Tom Robbins: Internationally acclaimed novelist and regional roustabout Tom Robbins will be front and center at a reading and book signing for his book B is for Beer: A Children’s Book for Grown-ups and a Grown-up Book for Children from 6:30-10pm at the Children’s Museum of Skagit County. Tickets for the adults-only fundraiser are $65 per person or $100 per couple and include local brews and appetizers.
(360) 757-8888 or http://www.skagitchildrensmuseum.net 6:30pm
Boulevard Park Music: The “renegade” rockers known as the True Spokes perform from 7-9pm at Bellingham’s Boulevard Park. The concert is free and family-friendly. http://www.cob.org 7:00pm
Lyle Lovett: Expect to hear everything from the blues to country, folk, gospel and jazz when four-time Grammy winner Lyle Lovett returns to Bellingham for an 8pm show at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are $49-$89. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 8:00pm
Stout Pounders: Listen to Celtic music with comedic twists when Seattle’s Stout Pounders perform at 8pm at Mount Vernon’s Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St. Tickets are $10.
http://www.lincolntheatre.org 8:00pm
George Mann: Folksinger and activist George Mann will be joined by Bellingham singer and songwriter Linda Allen for a concert commemorating Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday from 8-10pm at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St. Suggested donation is $5-$10. 733-3837 or http://www.buf.org 8:00pm
Tango by the Bay: Join USA Dance Bellingham for the monthly “Tango by the Bay” from 8-11pm at the Squalicum Yacht Club, 2633 Harbor Loop Dr. All are welcome, including singles and beginners. Entry is $7-$10. http://www.bellinghamusadance.com 8:00pm
