Bellingham, Washington Events

European Radios of the 1920s
This collection of fascinating and rare European radios and speakers from the 1920s illustrates the impact of the continent's aesthetic sensibilities on radio technology of that era. Visitors will appreciate these beautifully crafted receivers and speakers, including several cleverly disguised functional flower vases and ceramic statues.

First Nations - Northwest Coast and Inuit Exhibitions
The museum's collection of Native American artifacts includes good examples of the use of natural materials to enhance the quality of native life, including baskets, bent-wood boxes, masks, canoe, fishing gear, Salish and Chilkat blankets, mats, hats, and other tools and accessories. A video on contemporary Lummi basketweaver Anna Jefferson adds a first-person voice to the interpretation.

Notes: Free Entry

Native Basket Open Storage Area
Nearly 350 Native American baskets from the Northwest Coast region, British Columbia, Alaska, and the western United States are included.

Notes: Free Entry

Natural History Half-Day Tours
This three hour paddle is one of the most scenic and varied available in the Bellingham area. You will travel south along impressively scalloped sandstone cliffs. Often there are river otters, seals, cormorants, eagles, loons and oyster catchers along this relatively pristine shoreline to view. The destination is Chuckanut Island in Chuckanut Bay. This island is an archaeological site owned by the Nature Conservancy and is well known for its visible shell midden (refuse from 10,000 years of native Salish people's use). There will be period of rest where you can stretch your legs on its beaches and trails, before reloading into the boats for the trip back to the Boating Center. Please note that this trip requires a minimum of four participants.

Notes: Boat, Participatory

Nooksack Valley Settlement Cabin and Tools
The interior of a settlement cabin, ca. 1890-1910, includes period furniture, tools, accessories, and clothing. Other hand tools of this do-it-yourself era are included.

Notes: Free Entry

Samish Bay Farm Tour
Come out to the farm and enjoy a tour! There is always something happening at the farm including cheese tastings, tours, culinary excursions, and cooking classes.

Notes: Agricultural, Free Entry

Soul Night with DJ Yogoman
The Green Frog Acoustic Cafe presents Soul Night with DJ Yogoman.

Sunset Paddles
Join the Elakah staff on paddles around Bellingham Bay in time for the sunset! Learn about the bay and the surrounding scenery while paddling through the bay.

Notes: Boat, Participatory

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's heart-pounding masterpiece of murderous "barber-ism" and culinary crime, Sweeney Todd tells an infamous tale: an unjustly exiled barber returns to 19th century London seeking revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him and abducted his young wife. Sweeney's thirst for blood soon grows to include his unfortunate customers, while Mrs. Lovett, the resourceful proprietor of the pie shop downstairs, has London addicted to her mysterious new meat pie recipe!

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Every Thursday night catch The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. This new works night of improv and sketch by the local crew is well worth the price. Students of The Upfront School of Improv kick the night off with games and get their feet wet onstage. The Upfront Mainstage cast plays the second half of the evening to stretch their legs with long form or games. Anything can happen on a Thursday night!

Notes: Improv