My Fair Lady: The Lerner and Loewe classic musical, My Fair Lady, will be performed at 7pm Wed.-Sat. and 2pm Sat.-Sun. at the Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, 1059 N. State St. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or in advance. http://www.baay.org 7:00pm
Tour de France: If you’re interested in seeing live portions of the Tour de France, show up from 5:30-9am every race day through July 22 to watch the action on the big screen at the Mount Bakery, 308 W. Champion St.
http://www.mountbakery.com 5:30am
Shakespeare Northwest: As part of Shakespeare Northwest’s 11th season, view Julius Caesar at 7pm Thurs. and Sat. and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 7pm Fri. and 2pm Sun. at the Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheater, 19299 Rexville Grange Rd. Tickets are $12 and the plays show in repertory through Aug. 5. http://www.shakesnw.org 7:00pm
Summer Repertory Theatre:Proof shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Neil Simon’s Chapter Two as part of the annual Summer Repertory Theatre taking place 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
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
Tall Ship Tours: Walk-on tours, family-oriented adventure sails and romantic evening sails will be available when the tall ship, Hawaiian Chieftain, from Friday to Tuesday, docks at Squalicum Harbor. Walk-on tours are $3, and sails are $29-$39 (reservations are required for those). See the website for hours of operation. (800) 200-5239 or http://www.historicalseaport.org 12:00am
Skagit Artists Together Studio Tour: The 9th annual Skagit Artists Together Studio Tour takes place from 10am-6pm Saturday and Sunday through the Skagit Valley. Entry to the self-guided tour is free, and maps can be found online or at participating locations. http://www.skagitart.com 10:00am
Discovery Days: Clamming, wakeboarding, a grand parade, an arts and crafts fair and much more will fill your weekend as part of the 32nd annual Birch Bay Discovery Days from 10am-7pm Sat. and 10am-5pm Sun. throughout Birch Bay. http://www.birchbaychamber.com 10:00am
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
Beach Pedal: As part of the Summer Rides series, meet up at 1pm at the C Shop at Birch Bay for a “Beach Pedal.” Riders will take a scenic ride along the bay and beyond. Entry is free and registration is not required. http://www.everybodybike.com 1:00pm
Fiddlin’ Fox Concert Series: Alma Villegas will share their Latin beats as part of the “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. The final concert happens July 29 and features Gypsy Balkan tunes by Balkanarama. http://www.fairhaven.com 2:00pm
Monday, July 23, 2012 (6 events)
Summer Repertory Theatre:Proof shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Neil Simon’s Chapter Two as part of the annual Summer Repertory Theatre taking place 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
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
Tall Ship Tours: Walk-on tours, family-oriented adventure sails and romantic evening sails will be available when the tall ship, Hawaiian Chieftain, from Friday to Tuesday, docks at Squalicum Harbor. Walk-on tours are $3, and sails are $29-$39 (reservations are required for those). See the website for hours of operation. (800) 200-5239 or http://www.historicalseaport.org 12:00am
Raw Wraps: Learn how to create exciting sandwich substitutes using romaine, nori and collard leaves at a “Raw Wraps and Rolls” class with Carol Roberge from 6-8:30pm at the Cordata Community Food Co-op, 315 Westerly Rd. Cost is $39. 383-3200 6:00pm
The Joy Brigade: Martin Limon reads from his latest Sergeant George Sueno mystery, The Joy Brigade, at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. 671-2626 7:00pm
Ferndale Book Club: The Ferndale Friends Book Club will meet to discus Paula McLain’s The Paris Wife at 7pm at the Ferndale Library, 2007 Cherry St. All are welcome. 384-3647 7:00pm
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 (10 events)
Summer Repertory Theatre:Proof shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Neil Simon’s Chapter Two as part of the annual Summer Repertory Theatre taking place 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
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
Tall Ship Tours: Walk-on tours, family-oriented adventure sails and romantic evening sails will be available when the tall ship, Hawaiian Chieftain, from Friday to Tuesday, docks at Squalicum Harbor. Walk-on tours are $3, and sails are $29-$39 (reservations are required for those). See the website for hours of operation. (800) 200-5239 or http://www.historicalseaport.org 12:00am
Youth-Grown Market: Buy fresh, local produce grown with the help of area kids at Common Thread Farm’s Youth Grown Market Stand from 3-5pm every Tuesday at the garden at 1020 N. State St. http://www.commonthreadfarm.org 3:00pm
Murder Mystery Sail: Climb aboard the Schooner Zodiac for a Murder Mystery Dinner Sail, Cruising for Murder, from 5:30-9:30pm leaving from Squalicum Harbor. Tickets are $100 and include dinner. The event happens again Aug. 29. (206) 719-7622 or http://www.schoonerzodiac.com 5:30pm
Dimsum Dinner: Crispy radish cakes, dumplings, sesame balls and more will be on the menu at a special DimSum Dinner taking place from 6-8pm at Cheese Meat(s) Beer, 250 Flora St. (inside the Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher Building). Tickets are $40 and reservations are required. http://www.cheesemeatsbeer.com 6:00pm
Summer Brunch Class: Find out how to use seasonal herbs and veggies to your advantage at a “Festive Summer Brunch” course from 6-8:30pm at the Cordata Community Food Co-op, 315 Westerly Rd. Entry is $35. 383-3200 6:00pm
Bellingham Reads: The monthly “Bellingham Reads” meeting will focus on the cross-cultural experiences of Iranian author Firoozeh Dumas and her book, Funny in Farsi, at 6:30pm at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. 778-7323 6:30pm
Bike Maintenance Basics: Learn how to lube a chain, fix a flat and make other minor adjustments to your ride at a “Bike Maintenance Basics” course at 7pm at REI, 400 36th St. Register in advance for the free workshop. 647-8955 or http://www.rei.com 7:00pm
Chuckanut Radio Hour: Cheryl Strayed—author of the recently-released Wild and Tiny Beautiful Things—will be the featured author at tonight's Chuckanut Radio Hour show and broadcast at 7pm at Bellingham's Leopold Crystal Ballroom. Tickets are $5. 671-2626 or http://www.villagebooks.com 7:00pm
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 (10 events)
Summer Repertory Theatre:Proof shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Neil Simon’s Chapter Two as part of the annual Summer Repertory Theatre taking place 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
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
Noon Concert Series: The Summer Noon Concert Series continues with a concert by the Ruvara Marimba Ensemble at 12pm at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center Plaza. Entry is free. An additional concert happens Aug. 1 (Hot Bodies in Motion). Entry is free. 650-2489 12:00pm
Veterans Health Fair: A Veterans Health Fair takes place from 2-5pm at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St. Participants can explore services available from a variety of local organizations. Refreshments will be provided. 733-4030 2:00pm
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
Cultured Foods: Carol Roberge will teach participants how to “Make Your Own Cultured Foods” from 6-8:30pm at the Cordata Community Food Co-op, 315 Westerly Rd. Entry is $35. 383-3200 6:00pm
Downtown Sounds: Kevin Chryst and Delvon Lamarr will open for the Prime Time Band at tonight’s Downtown Sounds concert 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. Next week (Aug. 1) features Chico’s Paradise and Keaton Collective. http://www.downtownbellingham.com 6:00pm
J.A.‘s Jance and Judgement: Bestselling author J.A. Jance reads from her latest Sheriff Joanna Brady suspense novel, Judgment Call, at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. Entry is free. http://www.villagebooks.com 7:00pm
Intro to Improv: Teens and adults can sign up for a free introductory class taught by Sheila Goldsmith at 7pm at Improv Playworks, 302 W. Illinois St. Register in advance for the free workshop. 756-0756 7:00pm
Thursday, July 26, 2012 (21 events)
Iron & Glass: As part of Shakespeare Northwest’s 11th season, view A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 7pm Thurs. and Sat. and Julius Caesar at 7pm Fri. and 2pm Sun. at the Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheater, 19299 Rexville Grange Rd. Tickets are $12 and the plays show in repertory through Aug. 5. http://www.shakesnw.org 7:00pm
Conventicle of Curiosities: Western Washington University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Conventicle of Curiosities” at 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat. and 2pm Sunday at the Western Gallery. In addition to dance premieres by Nolan Dennett and Penny Hutchinson, there’ll be a piece by faculty member Susan Haines. Tickets are $8-$12. 650-6146 or http://www.tickets.wwu.edu 7:30pm
Old Settlers Picnic: From Thurs.-Sun., the 117th annual Whatcom County Old Settlers Picnic will feature everything from horse-drawn wagon rides to a petting zoo, car shows, live entertainment, a bike show, a parade, a beer garden, craft booths, a fun run, and log cabin tours at Ferndale’s Pioneer Park. Most events are free. http://www.whatcomoldsettlers.com 12:00am
Marrowstone Music Festival: As part of the annual Marrowstone Music Festival—a Seattle-based premiere orchestra training program featuring acclaimed faculty and guest artists—attend a variety of concerts at WWU’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall through Aug. 5. This week features a faculty chamber concert at 7:30pm Thurs., an orchestra concert at 7:30m Saturday and a festival orchestra concert at 3pm Sunday. Ticket prices vary. http://www.marrowstone.syso.org 7:30pm
Whatcom County Old Settlers Picnic: From Thurs.-Sun., the 115th annual Whatcom County Old Settlers Picnic will feature everything from horse-drawn wagon rides to a petting zoo, car shows, live entertainment, a bike show, a parade, a beer garden, craft booths, a fun run, and log cabin tours at Ferndale’s Pioneer Park. Most events are free. http://www.whatcomoldsettlers.com 12:00am
Summer Repertory Theatre:Proof shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Chapter Two most days through Aug. 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
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
Pioneers on the Ba: Pre-register for a “Pioneers on the Bay” tour and workshop happening from 1-3pm at the Whatcom Museum’s Syre Education Center, 201 Prospect St. Local historian and educator Janet Oakley will lead the way. Suggested donation is $3. 778-8960 1:00pm
Hidden Trails Fun Run: Join staff from Fairhaven Runners for a fun run on Lake Padden’s Hidden Trails. Meet at 6pm by the softball field restrooms for a roughly 45-minute jaunt on verdant pathways. Entry is free. http://www.fairhavenrunners.com 6:00pm
Padden Fun Run: Join staff from Fairhaven Runners for a fun run on Lake Padden’s Hidden Trails. Meet at 6pm by the softball field restrooms for a roughly 45-minute jaunt on verdant pathways. Entry is free. http://www.fairhavenrunners.com 6:00pm
Berry Bliss: Karina Davidson will delve into a variety of berry-based recipes at a “Berry Bliss” course at 6pm at the Cordata Community Food Co-op, 315 Westerly Rd. Entry is $35. 383-3200 6:00pm
Elizabeth Park Concert Series: As part of a summer concert series, listen to good-time country rock ‘n’ roll by the Jaded Lovers 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
History Cruise: Learn about local lore and get some great views of Bellingham when the Whatcom Museum continues its 29th summertime “History Sunset Cruise” tour from 6-8:30pm leaving from Squalicum Harbor aboard the Island Caper. Tickets are $30-$35. 778-8963 or http://www.whatcommuseum.org 6:00pm
Skagit Valley Writers League: Author Susan Wingate leads a workshop focusing on “Plotting, Suspense and Tension” at a Skagit Valley Writers League gathering at 6:30pm at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. Entry is free; registration is required. 391-2042 6:30pm
Paleo Diets: Pumpkin muffins, beef bulgolgi, and mango jicama salsa will be among the foods folks can sample at an “Eating Paleo Style” course at 6:30pm at Mount Vernon’s Skagit Valley Food Co-op. Entry is $5-$10 and registration is requested. http://www.skagitfoodcoop.com 6:30pm
B.C. Slideshow: View slideshow images from traveler Chris Tretwold’s snowboarding and kayak trip to the B.C. Coast Range and Mt. Waddington at 7pm at Backcountry Essentials, 214 W. Holly St. Entry is free. http://www.backcountryessentials.net 7:00pm
Journey in China: Aminta Arrington reads from her true-life tome, Home is a Roof Over a Pig: An American Family’s Journey in China, at 7pm at Village Books, 1200 11th St. 671-2626 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 27, 2012 (17 events)
Iron & Glass: As part of Shakespeare Northwest’s 11th season, view A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 7pm Thurs. and Sat. and Julius Caesar at 7pm Fri. and 2pm Sun. at the Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheater, 19299 Rexville Grange Rd. Tickets are $12 and the plays show in repertory through Aug. 5. http://www.shakesnw.org 7:00pm
Conventicle of Curiosities: Western Washington University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Conventicle of Curiosities” at 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat. and 2pm Sunday at the Western Gallery. In addition to dance premieres by Nolan Dennett and Penny Hutchinson, there’ll be a piece by faculty member Susan Haines. Tickets are $8-$12. 650-6146 or http://www.tickets.wwu.edu 7:30pm
Old Settlers Picnic: From Thurs.-Sun., the 117th annual Whatcom County Old Settlers Picnic will feature everything from horse-drawn wagon rides to a petting zoo, car shows, live entertainment, a bike show, a parade, a beer garden, craft booths, a fun run, and log cabin tours at Ferndale’s Pioneer Park. Most events are free. http://www.whatcomoldsettlers.com 12:00am
Marrowstone Music Festival: As part of the annual Marrowstone Music Festival—a Seattle-based premiere orchestra training program featuring acclaimed faculty and guest artists—attend a variety of concerts at WWU’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall through Aug. 5. This week features a faculty chamber concert at 7:30pm Thurs., an orchestra concert at 7:30m Saturday and a festival orchestra concert at 3pm Sunday. Ticket prices vary. http://www.marrowstone.syso.org 7:30pm
Whatcom County Old Settlers Picnic: From Thurs.-Sun., the 115th annual Whatcom County Old Settlers Picnic will feature everything from horse-drawn wagon rides to a petting zoo, car shows, live entertainment, a bike show, a parade, a beer garden, craft booths, a fun run, and log cabin tours at Ferndale’s Pioneer Park. Most events are free. http://www.whatcomoldsettlers.com 12:00am
Summer Repertory Theatre:Proof shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Chapter Two most days through Aug. 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
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
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
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. 733-8855 or http://www.theupfront.com 9:00pm
Nature Babies: Kids, adults and adventurers can join Wild Whatcom Walks for Nature Babies excursions from 9:30-11am every Friday in July on the North Lake Whatcom Trail. Entry is by donation. http://www.wildwhatcom.org 9:30am
Children’s Craft Fair: Peruse a variety of handmade crafts and baked goods priced at $4 and below at the 44th annual Children’s Craft Fair happening from 11am-1pm on the lawn of the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave. Ages 13 and under must pre-register for a booth. http://www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org 11:00am
Stewardship Friday: Join the Whatcom Land Trust for a “Stewardship Friday” work party from 1:30-4pm at a property bordering the North Fork of the Nooksack River. You’ll be removing invasive species, so dress accordingly. http://www.whatcomlandtrust.org 1:30pm
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
Swil Kanim: Local violinist and storyteller Swil Kanim performs at a live recording for his upcoming You, Me and the Tree CD at 7pm at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave. Another recording and performance takes place Aug. 3 (same time, same place). Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. http://www.honorworks.net 7:00pm
Swing Dance: The 35-member Bellingham Youth Jazz Band will perform at a benefit Swing Dance from 7-9pm at the Bellingham Senior Activities Center, 315 Halleck St. Dance instruction will be part of the fun. Admission is by donation. 676-5750 7:00pm
Ryan Stiles’ Night of Comedy: Get in on improvised hilarity at tonight’s “Ryan Stiles’ Night of Comedy” show at 8pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Stiles will be joined by Whose Line is it Anyway? alumni Jeff Davis, Saturday Night Live cast member Horatio Sanz, Mad TV’s Mo Collins, and Second City alumni Joel Murray. Tickets are $40; a portion of the proceeds will go to the Burned Children Recovery Foundation. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 8:00pm
Saturday, July 28, 2012 (34 events)
Iron & Glass: As part of Shakespeare Northwest’s 11th season, view A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 7pm Thurs. and Sat. and Julius Caesar at 7pm Fri. and 2pm Sun. at the Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheater, 19299 Rexville Grange Rd. Tickets are $12 and the plays show in repertory through Aug. 5. http://www.shakesnw.org 7:00pm
Conventicle of Curiosities: Western Washington University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Conventicle of Curiosities” at 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat. and 2pm Sunday at the Western Gallery. In addition to dance premieres by Nolan Dennett and Penny Hutchinson, there’ll be a piece by faculty member Susan Haines. Tickets are $8-$12. 650-6146 or http://www.tickets.wwu.edu 7:30pm
Old Settlers Picnic: From Thurs.-Sun., the 117th annual Whatcom County Old Settlers Picnic will feature everything from horse-drawn wagon rides to a petting zoo, car shows, live entertainment, a bike show, a parade, a beer garden, craft booths, a fun run, and log cabin tours at Ferndale’s Pioneer Park. Most events are free. http://www.whatcomoldsettlers.com 12:00am
Marrowstone Music Festival: As part of the annual Marrowstone Music Festival—a Seattle-based premiere orchestra training program featuring acclaimed faculty and guest artists—attend a variety of concerts at WWU’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall through Aug. 5. This week features a faculty chamber concert at 7:30pm Thurs., an orchestra concert at 7:30m Saturday and a festival orchestra concert at 3pm Sunday. Ticket prices vary. http://www.marrowstone.syso.org 7:30pm
Whatcom County Old Settlers Picnic: From Thurs.-Sun., the 115th annual Whatcom County Old Settlers Picnic will feature everything from horse-drawn wagon rides to a petting zoo, car shows, live entertainment, a bike show, a parade, a beer garden, craft booths, a fun run, and log cabin tours at Ferndale’s Pioneer Park. Most events are free. http://www.whatcomoldsettlers.com 12:00am
Summer Repertory Theatre:Proof shows in repertory with On Golden Pond and Chapter Two most days through Aug. 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
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
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
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. 733-8855 or http://www.theupfront.com 9:00pm
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
Vineyard Art: Patricia Clark-Finley’s “Swan Hotel” series of mixed media, encaustic and large-format prints can be seen from 12-5pm weekends through Labor Day at the Mount Baker Vineyards, 4298 Mount Baker Hwy. http://www.mountbakervineyards.com 12:00pm
War Birds Over Whatcom: Bell Air RC Flyers will host its annual “War Birds Over Whatcom” gathering from 9am-4pm at its club flying field in Ferndale, I-5 exit 260. World War II aviation hero Joe Moser will be on hand at the event, which features radio controlled scale-flying models of military aircraft. Entry is free, but donations for local food banks will be accepted. http://www.bellairrcflyers.com 9:00am
High Country Stewardship: Join North Cascades Institute and North Cascades National Park for a day of volunteer plant stewardship at Cascade Pass, the site of a major re-vegetation effort. Please register in advance. (206) 526-2575 or http://www.ncascades.org 12:00am
Tour de Whatcom: Riders can choose from 25-, 50-, or 100-miles rides at the 7th annual Tour de Whatcom, which begins at 7:30am at the Fairhaven Village Green. Cost is $30-$50 (or $110 per family), plus a $10 surcharge for day-of registration. Proceeds benefit various charities in Whatcom County. http://www.tourdewhatcom.com 7:30am
ALS Ride: Raise funds to help fight Lou Gehrig’s disease at an ALS Double Day Bike Ride starting at 8:30am at Mount Vernon High School, 314 9th St. The two-day ride takes place throughout the Skagit Valley. Cost is $70. http://www.alsa.org 8:30am
Old Settlers Run: As part of the Old Settlers Picnic happening through the weekend in Ferndale, sign up for the Old Settlers 5k Run and Walk starting at 9am at the town’s Pioneer Park. Entry is $10-$20. http://www.whatcomoldsettlers.com 9:00am
Art Dash: As a precursor to the Anacortes Arts Festival, sign up for the annual Art Dash half-marathon, 10k and 5k starting at 9am at Anacortes City Hall. Cost is $25-$45. http://www.anacortesartsfestival.com 9:00am
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
Samish Island Arts Festival: The 16th annual Samish Island Arts Festival takes place from 10am-5pm at the Samish Island Community Center, 11292 Blue Heron Rd. More than 40 artists will be sharing their wares, and there’ll also be oysters and music. http://www.samishisland.net 10:00am
Bite of Skagit: Sample goods from local restaurants and vendors at the 4th annual “Bite of Skagit” fundraiser happening from 12-4pm in Mount Vernon on First St. Admission is free, and food and beverage tickets will be available for $1 each (average bites are between 2-5 tickets each). Proceeds benefit the Skagit Food Share Alliance. P.S. There will also be a beer and wine garden, and appearances by Graham Kerr. http://www.biteofskagit.org 12:00pm
Classic Rides Signing: As part of the Tour de Whatcom, local author and adventurer Mike McQuaide will sign copies of his latest guidebook, 75 Classic Rides: Washington, at 2pm at the Fairhaven Village Green. http://www.villagebooks.com 2:00pm
Make.Shift Block Party: Live music, “uncouth” water activities, a dunk tank featuring local celebrities, a skate jam, kids’ activities, a photo booth, live screen printing, a 21-plus beer garden and much more will be part of the inaugural Make.Shift Block Party from 2-9pm happening at Make.Shift Art Space, 306 Flora St. (where part of the block will be closed off). Suggested donation is $5-$10. http://www.makeshiftproject.com 2:00pm
Rockin’ the Park: Rock Candy, the Woodbury Band, and Steal Thunder will perform at a “Rockin’ the Park” gathering from 2-10:30pm in Mount Vernon at the clothing-optional Lake Associates Recreation Club. Tickets are $20. http://www.larcnudists.com 2:00pm
Wonders of Whatcom: As part of the Wonders of Whatcom Series, show up for a free presentation focusing on “WWU, Haskell Plaza, and Flag Court” at 2:30pm at the Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. 778-7323 2:30pm
Jack and the Beanstalk: See local youth on the big stage when they team up with actors and savvy stagehands from the Missoula Children’s Theatre for performances of Jack & the Beanstalk at 3pm and 7pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are $6-$10. 734-6080 or http://www.mountbakertheatre.com 3:00pm
Sustainable Bellingham Fundraiser: Sustainable Bellingham and the Center for Local Self-Reliance will host their annual fundraiser starting at 6pm at the beer garden at Boundary Bay Brewery, 1107 Railroad Ave. Live music will be provided by Robert Sarazin Blake, Keaton Collective, Ashley Douglas and Prozac Mountain Boys, and there’ll a raffle and food (and beer) available for purchase. Entry is $5-$7. http://www.sustainablebellingham.org 6:00pm
Magic of Sterling: Internationally renowned magician Sterling Diets brings his “Magic of Sterling” show to Bellingham for a 7pm performance at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Whatcom County Medical Society’s pre-med scholarship endowment. http://www.magicsterling.com 7:00pm
Boulevard Park Concert: Listen and dance to original Salsa and Latin music when Picoso performs from 7-9pm at Bellingham’s Boulevard Park. Entry to the family-friendly event is free. http://www.cob.org 7:00pm
Swingnuts: Listen to vintage and original jazz by Swingnuts Jazz from 7-10pm at Mount Vernon’s Skagit River Brewery, 404 S. 3rd St. http://www.swingnutsjazz.com 7:00pm
