Featured Events in Bellingham in May, 2025 (August Updated)

Join Village Books and North Cascades Institute in welcoming Jennifer Hahn - you won't want to miss learning about PNW foraging, plus a chance to try popcorn "SEA-soned" with local kelp! Foraging for wild food, eating between tide and forest, makes life a delicious journey. It is a passport to place for northwest naturalist and author Jennifer Hahn, teacher of a popular science course called "Wild Food" at Western Washington University's Fairhaven College. Enjoy a lively slideshow talk on the cultural, culinary and ecological uses of sea veggies, land plants and marine shellfish. Jennifer will share stories of her 40 years foraging afoot and afloat from Alaska to California, animals who shelter and eat the foods we also love, sustainable foraging tips, nutrition, recipe ideas, and perspectives from Indigenous traditional food experts. Enjoy popcorn "SEA-soned" with local kelp and gain a new appreciation of the nature that surrounds and nourishes you. Jennifer Hahn is an author, scientist, teacher, culinary explorer, and wilderness guide. She teaches sustainable wild food harvesting at Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Washington University and leads seaweed workshops for the North Cascade Institute, Salish Sea tribes, and First Nations. Her first book "Spirited Waters: Soloing South through the Inside Passage" won the Barbara Savage Miles from Nowhere award. A naturalist and guide in Southeast Alaska and the Inside Passage, Hahn has been featured on NPR and lives in Bellingham, Washington. *Feel free to call Village Books and Paper Dreams for further assistance at 360-671-2626!* Information Source: Village Books | eventbrite

Step into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and the unremarkable holds the seeds of revelation. A World Unsuspected is a captivating anthology of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that explores the profound impact of specific places on the human experience. From intimate rooms to sweeping landscapes, this collection journeys across a spectrum of locations, each imbued with the power to surprise, transform, and inspire. Through keen observation and vivid storytelling, the authors in this anthology illuminate how encounters with place can shift perspectives, awaken new understandings, and spark moments of clarity. These are tales of discovery and transformation, where the seemingly mundane becomes a catalyst for change and where the unexpected shapes lives in ways big and small. Whether you're taken to a bustling city street, a quiet forest clearing, or a weathered corner of someone's home, each piece invites you to see the world anew through the lens of a unique voice. A World Unsuspected reminds us that every location holds a story, and every story has the power to transform. At Red Wheelbarrow Writers , we believe that so much depends upon community. We are a loose affiliation of working writers who produce independently, and who join together to support, encourage, and sustain one another. *Feel free to call the store for further assistance at 360-671-2626!* Information Source: Village Books | eventbrite

Welcome to Queer Line Dance! We sold out the first time, so snag a ticket while you can! :) Do you love to line dance? Or, have you always wanted to learn? Join us on Tuesday, May 6th from 6-9pm for a Queer Line Dance benefitting Whatcom Youth Pride, a youth-centered parade and festival in downtown Bellingham the last Saturday in May. Check them out at www.whatcomyouthpride.com and @whatcomyouthpride . There will be line dance instruction for all levels, raffles, and so much joy! Dress up or dress down! This is an all-ages event and tickets are limited! 100% of the ticket sales and a portion of the drink sales will go straight to Whatcom Youth Pride and the important work they do. Event hours are 6p-9p Line dance instruction is 6:30p-8p Information Source: Whatcom Youth Pride | eventbrite

The Bellingham Makerspace's Laser Cutter is extremely powerful, extremely versatile and extremely large. Members can use it to cut lots of flat materials (wood, plywood, acrylic plastics, leather) and engrave dozens of others (glass, ceramic, marble). This 1 Hour class teaches you how to safely operate our 120 Watt Epilog laser, what materials are recommended and rules and regulations for doing it all safely. Each student will cut and engrave their own acrylic keychain. Makerspace members are approved to use the laser for personal projects after taking this class. Class Length: 1 Hour Prerequisites: None (Intro to Vector Graphics or equivalent is helpful) Min/max registrations: 1-4 If you'd like a 50% scholarship discount (no questions asked) email jason@bellinghammakerspace.org for a coupon code. Instructor Bio: Jason Davies is the owner/operator of Dauntless Design Works . He is a graphic designer, maker, idea fountain, Star Wars geek, Seahawk fan, husband and father in Bellingham, Washington. Disclaimer By purchasing and/or attending this class session, you are agreeing to abide by the Bellingham Makerspace Code of Conduct and signing off on our Waiver of Liability . Important Information COVID-19: Too keep everyone safe; masks (can provide), hand sanitizing (at entrances), and social distancing are encouraged at Makerspace. Maximum class size has been reduced to allow for social distancing. Class fees: All class fees include materials. If you are a current Bellingham Makerspace member or scheduled volunteer you may select the discounted member registration. Some instructors offer scholarship discounts and volunteers may be eligible for training discounts. Cancellations: All classes have a minimum number of participants. If the instructor specified number is not reached 24hrs before the class is scheduled to start, the class will be cancelled and any registrations refunded (Eventbrite fees are non refundable). Refund policy: You may request a refund from Eventbrite no later than 24hrs before the class starts (Eventbrite fees are non refundable). After that point instructors and participants are committed and we won't be able to provide any refunds. Other FAQs When and where to arrive? Please arrive 5-15min early for sign-in. Park outside Dick's Sporting Goods. Enter the mall through Dick's, Makerspace is the first on the right. Is there an age limit? All our classes are 18+ (14-18 please bring an adult assistant) Other questions? Email us at info@bellinghammakerspace.org Information Source: Bellingham Makerspace | eventbrite

Doors open and music begins at 6:30pm. Interviewer: Rich Donnelly Musical Guest: Phil Paige Spaces are limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to secure your spot so don't delay. A nationally bestselling memoir of Patrick Hutchison's journey from an office job to restoring a cabin in the Pacific Northwest, based on his wildly popular Outside Magazine piece. Wit's End isn't just a state of mind. It's the name of a gravel road, the address of a run-down off-the-grid cabin, 120 shabby square feet of fixer-upper Patrick Hutchison purchased on a whim in the mossy woods of the Cascade Mountains in Washington state. To say Hutchison didn't know what he was getting into is no more an exaggeration than to say he's a man with nearly zero carpentry skills. Well, used to be. You can learn a lot over six years of renovations. CABIN is the story of those renovations, but it's also a love story; of a place, of possibilities, and of the process of construction, of seeing what could be instead of what is. It is a book for those who know what it's like to bite off more than you can chew, or who desperately wish to. PATRICK HUTCHISON is a writer and builder from the Pacific Northwest. His work has appeared in Outside, Wired, Vice, Seattle magazine, and Seattle Weekly. He grew up in Washington State's rainy southwest corner, eventually moving to Seattle to attend the University of Washington. After a decade of copywriting, Hutchison left a career behind a keyboard to pursue carpentry. His first book, CABIN , follows him as he makes that clumsy transition. He now lives and works in Tacoma, WA with his wife, Kate, and their black lab, Marge. Rich Donnelly began his radio career in his 20s, working weekends at KGMI and KISM, at first mostly changing tapes and reading weather forecasts on the air. Over the years he has kept busy in the radio world, even while his career diverged into technical journalism. He's done jazz shows, interview shows, and 15 years of Grateful Dead music shows for both KISM and KUGS. He also did two short freelance stints at Blue Danube Radio, an English-language service in Vienna. But the pinnacle of his radio career, of course, is the Chuckanut Radio Hour! Phil Paige is a singer songwriter who recently moved to Bellingham, WA. Originally from Seattle, he has lived and played music up and down the West Coast for over forty years, and was most recently based on Lopez Island. He has released two CD's of his original music, which are described as folk, alt-country, and pop-oriented songs. - The Chuckanut Radio Hour, a recipient of Bellingham's prestigious Mayor's Arts Award, is a radio variety show that began in January 2007. Each Chuckanut Radio Hour includes guest authors, musicians, performance poet Kevin Murphy, and episodes of "As the Ham Turns" serial radio comedy performed by the Chuckanut Radio Players Les Campbell, Tonja Meyers, Lisa Colburn, Dee Robinson, Sarah Hawley, and Robert Muzzy. Not to mention groaner jokes by hosts Paul Hanson, Kelly Evert, and announcer Rich Donnelly. The Chuckanut Radio Hour's first guest was Erik Larson and has since included, Tom Robbins, Maria Semple, Christopher McDougall, Erica Bauermeister, and Garrison Keillor, among many others. Tickets for the Chuckanut Radio Hour are $5 and are available on Eventbrite.The Radio Hour airs Sundays at 7pm on Community Powered KMRE at 88.3FM and kmre.org . Co-sponsored by 12th Street Shoes. *Online registration closes two hours prior to the event. Tickets may be available at the door. *Feel free to call Village Books and Paper Dreams for further assiantance at 360-671-2626!* Information Source: Village Books | eventbrite

Nationally bestselling author of The Music of Bees Eileen Garvin returns with a moving story of hope, healing, and unexpected friendship set amidst the wild natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Crow Talk is an achingly beautiful story of love, grief, and the healing power of nature in dark times. Born and raised in eastern Washington, Eileen Garvin lives in Hood River, Oregon. Her novels, The Music of Bee s and Crow Talk , are national bestsellers. The Music of Bees was named a Good Morning America Buzz Pick, a Good Housekeeping Book club Pick, a People Magazine Best New Book, an IndieNext Pick, a Library Reads Pick, a Christian Science Monitor Pick, a Washington Post Best Summer Reads, and named a Most Anticipated Book of 2021 by BookRiot, Bookish, Nerd Daily, The Tempest, Midwestness and others. Eileen's memoir, How to be a Siste r , was named an Indie Next by IndieBound , a Target Book of the Month, and a Kindle Book of the Month. Her essays have appeared with Mom's Don't Have Time to Read Books, The Oregonian , PsychologyToday.com , and Creative Non-Fiction Magazine. Eileen shares her backyard with four chickens, wild birds of all kinds, and about 120,000 honeybees. You can find her on social media on Instagram and Facebook . Information Source: Village Books | eventbrite

IF A SHOW IS CANCELLED FOR ANY REASON, TICKETS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REFUNDED. One of YouTube's most popular comics with over 225 million views and half a billion more on Facebook, Steve Hofstetter is also the host of Finding Babe Ruth on FS1. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of Laughs (FOX) and he has been on CBS’ The Late Late Show, E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, and more. He’s sold out shows in hundreds of cities and dozens of countries. Now is your chance to find out what the fuss is about during this no-holds-barred stand-up performance, featuring some of his unfiltered observations about life. Ages 21+ Information Source: Steve Hofstetter | eventbrite

Welcome to Laughs @ Larrabee Comedy Night ! Join us for a night of laughter at Larrabee Lager Co on Guide Meridian Road in beautiful Bellingham, WA, USA. Get ready for a hilarious lineup of comedians ready to tickle your funny bone. Don't miss out on this evening of jokes, good drinks, and great company. See you there! Information Source: Venus Comedy Productions | eventbrite

Welcome to Laughs @ Larrabee Comedy Night ! Join us for a night of laughter at Larrabee Lager Co on Guide Meridian Road in beautiful Bellingham, WA, USA. Get ready for a hilarious lineup of comedians ready to tickle your funny bone. Don't miss out on this evening of jokes, good drinks, and great company. See you there! Information Source: Venus Comedy Productions | eventbrite