Garden Together, Subdued Stringband Jamboree, MegaZapper Electrical Show, and more. 
Happy Friday, Bellingham. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Bellingham Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Bellingham gas dips to mid four dollars, Pickford on Grand launches three screens, and the Northwest Fair returns with budget tickets and free shuttles — catch up here.
State-level stories: Washington is sitting on billions of unclaimed dollars and antiques, landlords slapped with new rent cap fines, and derelict boats recycled for free — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Federal judge orders fresh review of gray wolf safeguards, OPEC+ output increase pushes oil under seventy dollars, and a mislabeled pasta recall — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Join the City Council meeting
- Navigate community services using whatcomresources.org
- Drop in to fix broken household items
- Join neighbors monthly to garden together
- Learn WA Cares eligibility at Ferndale library
- Compare home equity loans for free
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Thrifting: Skip the department stores and hunt down one-of-a-kind finds for next to nothing. These thrift stores in Bellingham promise bargain bliss and surprise gems.
Business: Think Washington’s corporate scene is all chill vibes and coffee shops? Check out some of the state’s largest businesses and employers.
Tidy: You spend a weekend lining up matching containers only to find chaos three weeks later. Real-life proof hacks work with your messy, beautiful life, and our sustainable organization tips show you how.
Florist: In need of a last-minute gift, a romantic gesture, or just some color in your life, A New Leaf Florist Shoppe arranges petal-powered masterpieces that speak volumes without saying a word.
Family: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🎸 Wyatt Feegrado & Luke Abranches @ The Blue Room | Friday (8/8) at 8:00pm – Whether you’re the friend still convinced your viral TikTok was top creativity or the one who’d rather see it in person, social media phenoms Wyatt Feegrado and brother Luke descend on Bellingham for one night only. Expect sharp wit, brotherly chaos, and bragging rights.
🎩 The Polish Ambassador@ Wild Buffalo | Friday (8/8) at 9:00pm – Grab your dancing shoes and head downtown for The Polish Ambassador’s live set, where West African drums, sax, and funk swirl through a techno safari. Think boutique rave meets tree-hugger’s daydream, and yes, the guy really does rock that jumpsuit better than anyone you know.
This weekend
🍸 Sin and Gin Tour @ Fairhaven Association | Saturday (8/9) at 3:00pm – Who knew our charming south-side block once rivaled Tombstone for sin? Don your curiosity and maybe a corset, this costumed jaunt lasts a tad over an hour and covers under a mile, with cheeky tales, adult humor, and drink deals at Galloways.
⚾ WCL North Divisional Game #2 vs. TBD @ Joe Martin Field | Saturday (8/9) at 6:35pm – Still think backyard games are peak competition? The WCL North playoffs swing back around for Game 2, with an as-yet-unrevealed opponent, hot dogs, cold beers, and that can’t-miss hometown buzz. Bring your lucky glove and a dose of trash talk for Monday’s watercooler bragging rights.
🪕 The Subdued Stringband Jamboree 2025 @ The Deming Logging Show Fairgrounds | Saturday (8/9) at 7:30pm – Whether you still remember the days of porch bluegrass circuits or just need a chill picnic soundtrack, this low-key stringband shindig led by Bella White serves up dusty fiddle licks, warm camaraderie, and zero barnburners. Think front-porch jams, cold lemonade, and good company.
⚡ MegaZapper Electrical Show @ Spark Museum | Sunday (8/10) at 2:30pm – Weekend afternoons at the museum feel like a sci-fi thriller when electric wizards fire up the country’s largest Tesla coil, summon lightning bolts, and invite you into the Cage of Doom. It’s loud, hair-raising fun for everyone, just leave the under-5s at home.
🌅 Summer Sunset Sessions @ Bellingham Cider Company | Sunday (8/10) at 6:30pm – Grab your favorite folding chair and mosey down to the New Prospect’s cider patio for Glacier Bay Brass’ easygoing brass tunes. Five bucks gets you local music, fine cider, and the smug satisfaction of propping up our town’s arts scene.
Next week
💃 Monday Night Dance @ The Majestic Ballroom | Monday (8/11) at 6:30pm – Who says Mondays have to suck? Each week, a new embodiment facilitator, like Scotty Lewis, Denise Skinner, Kelsey Maloney, or a surprise guest, leads you through body-led grooves, no choreography required. Come shake off adulting, rediscover your inner dancer, and laugh at yourself.
🌱 Garden Together @ Deming Library | Tuesday (8/12) at 4:00pm – Dig in with fellow green thumbs every second Tuesday—no experience required! Swap tips, get answers to your burning gardening questions, and help plan, plant, and harvest the Deming Library Garden from March through October. Gloves and tools are on us, so just bring your curiosity (and maybe a sun hat).
🎤 Open Mic @ Village Books and Paper Dreams | Tuesday (8/12) at 6:00pm – Dust off that unfinished poem and stake your claim at the Chuckanut Sandstone Writers Theater Open Mic at Village Books, where an eager audience hangs on every syllable. Carla Shafer, our mic-master, will cheer you on if you pre-register or wrangle a surprise spot.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/8 Adrian Clarke @ Hotel Bellwether – 6 pm
- 8/8 Salsa & Bachata @ Tom Glenn Commons – 6:30 pm
- 8/8 Winners of Seattle International Comedy Competition @ Skagit Valley Casino – 8 pm
- 8/9 Radio Forever Festival @ Make.Shift – 4 pm
- 8/9 Jeffery Slough @ Skylark’s Hidden Cafe – 5 pm
- 8/9 Ben Meyer @ Hotel Bellwether – 6 pm
- 8/9 David Lee Murphy @ Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center – 7 pm
- 8/9 Cyrus Nabipoor @ Ferndale Library – 7 pm
- 8/9 Olive Klug @ New Prospect Theatre – 8 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Bellingham edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Paulina Antczak (Windermere Real Estate Whatcom)
Mid-century swagger meets prairie cool in this 1970s standout, where 40 feet of floor-to-ceiling glass keep sunsets and bay views front and center. The kitchen pulls off a rare trick: waterfall quartz, original teak cabinetry, and artisan tilework that’s both era-honoring and totally current. Parquet floors keep the party moving from living to dining, while the primary suite goes full spa mode with a soaker tub, walk-in shower, and backyard access for morning coffee escapes.
Downstairs, a rec room and wet bar set the scene for movie nights or impromptu dance parties. Samish Crest Trail is just a stroll away and downtown is minutes from the door.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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