Events in Bellingham, WA

Ethnobotany examines how people connect with plants in daily life and culture, from nourishment and healing to materials and symbolism. In Bellingham, this seventh class in the Ethnobotany Immersion Program from Raven's Roots Naturalist School focuses on making medicines with plants encountered during field trips, covering preparations such as tinctures, infusions, salves, syrups, and similar remedies. The program fee is $300 and includes camping and approximately 15 hours of instruction.

Car enthusiasts gather at Bellis Fair Mall for a relaxed meet centered on conversation over coffee and a shared love of vehicles. All types are welcome, from vintage and exotic cars to muscle builds, trucks, motorcycles, and everyday commuters. Local vendors will offer coffee and pastries. Attendees are asked to stop by the Broken Motor Car Club check-in table on arrival so attendance can be recorded for insurance purposes. Please follow event signage and parking directions, avoid burnouts, excessive revving, and any reckless driving, and treat the venue and fellow participants with respect. Admission is free. Registration is available.

Pitch in at a monthly Weed and Feed at the Chuckanut Center garden. Connect with fellow gardeners, pick up hands-on maintenance tips, and help care for a garden that donates fresh produce each year. After the work session, a meal prepared by Chuckanut Center volunteers and board members will be served. Open to everyone. Each gathering centers on specific projects around the house, grounds, and garden, with plenty of hard work and laughter. Tools, gloves, and guidance are supplied.

Creative Corner Artisan Market brings together local makers in a community marketplace. Browse a variety of creative goods, discover one-of-a-kind finds, and support the artisans behind them.

At Village Books in Fairhaven, Allene Halliday shares the real-life journey she and her sister, Anacortes native Pat Kuklenski, took from teenage chorus line hopefuls at Seattle’s Showbox to seasoned vaudeville performers. Pat’s first break came at fifteen, when the sisters were hired for the chorus line, which set them on a path that included an early stumble as The Halliday Sisters and a pivotal second chance learning the craft from vaudevillians at the Palomar Theater, one of the last vaudeville houses in the country. They later returned to the Showbox under the direction of Patricia Dean of the Manhattan Cocktail Revue, then in 1953 toured nightclubs across the United States and Canada, sharing bills with Mel Torme, Frances Langford, Tex Ritter, The Four Freshmen, Patti Paige, Art Lund, and others. Their story continues with a European engagement on Great Britain’s Empire Variety Theater circuit, where the authentic two-a-day vaudeville format endured into the mid 50s, followed by decades of song, dance, and comedy on cruise ships, at benefits, and in senior centers, and finally a turn to writing to preserve a lifetime on stage.

Explore the Roeder Home, a stately 1910 residence built for influential local Victor Roeder, born in 1861 on Bellingham Bay. The Whatcom County Historical Society, working with Whatcom County Parks and Recreation, leads tours that share the story of the house and its grounds, which were given to Whatcom County in 1971 for public use. Group sizes are limited and access is first come, first served. Street parking is available, with accessible parking located behind the building.

The third edition of Snoqualmie Bike Nonstop presents a sweeping Pacific Northwest loop for riders who want Cascades grandeur without hike a bike. The course starts and finishes in Bellingham and covers roughly 546 miles, crossing the range twice on the Snoqualmie side before a closing spin around Whidbey Island to complete the circuit. Built as a mostly rideable, self-supported ultra, the route links paved roads, forest roads, rail trails, and quiet connectors. About three quarters of the mileage is on pavement, with the remainder on gravel, dirt, and other mixed surfaces. Expect rainforest passes, transitions between valleys, Snoqualmie area trails and tunnels, and coastal miles scented with salt air on Whidbey. Riders follow the official GPS course. Live tracking is required, with the Ride Yr Bike app as the primary option and Garmin inReach or SPOT also acceptable. Tracking supports safety, route verification, and a public map for dot watchers and friends. The style is strictly self supported. No outside assistance, no private caches, and no support crews are permitted, with commercial resupply only. Treat it as one continuous stage from the mass start to the finish, and leave no trace to respect rural communities and trail corridors. This is aimed at riders seeking a longer, wilder Washington loop without committing to a multi state point to point. Plan for sustained effort and real mountain weather, and select gear for mixed surfaces, such as a relatively smooth tire around 35 mm rather than a delicate road racing setup. Entry is 65 USD and includes Ride Yr Bike app tracker setup and roster listing.

YarnFall 2026 celebrates 19 years of Apple Yarns and the arrival of knitting season with a weekend of inspiration, surprises, and community. This edition spotlights Mecha by Malabrigo, a yarn suited to quick fall projects, and provides a free First Fall Hat pattern to get you started. Event highlights include a special anniversary colorway, a Hidden Apple treasure hunt on the Apple Yarns website, the kickoff of a Fall Sweater Challenge, giveaways and prizes throughout the event, and a complimentary YarnFall sticker.

Cristina Vane appears with guests for a dynamic evening shaped by rock, blues, and indie folk. Her third studio album, Hear My Call, reflects years of dedication and a steadily growing body of songs. Based in Nashville, she brings a background that spans Italy, England, and France, with half American and half Guatemalan heritage, and she blends rock roots with prewar blues, old time banjo, country, and bluegrass. After busking on the Venice Beach Boardwalk and working at McCabe’s guitar shop, she refined fingerstyle and slide guitar and clawhammer banjo, pairing them with clear vocals and thoughtful songwriting. Her extensive touring includes support slots for Molly Tuttle, Bob Weir, Jerry Douglas, Wynonna Judd, Sam Bush, Nikki Lane, Town Mountain, Duane Betts, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Arlo McKinley, and Willi Carlisle. Her music has been noted by Rolling Stone Country and NPR, and she appeared in a Bank of America ad tied to Ken Burns’ Country Music documentary. She has been a guest at Billy Strings’ String the Halls 3, performed on Travis Book’s Happy Hour, and taken the stage at Portland Blues Festival, Under the Big Sky, Four Corners Folk Festival, and Roosterwalk. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of show.

Volunteers are at the heart of the Bellingham Theatre Guild, and this orientation offers a friendly introduction to how the theatre operates. Attendees will learn about the departments that bring productions to life, from backstage crews to front-of-house teams. The session lasts about an hour and includes a tour of the historic building. Anyone interested in supporting the Guild as a volunteer is welcome. Completing a volunteer interest form beforehand is appreciated but not required.

Cytrus delivers a psychedelia-infused rock performance built on groove-forward arrangements, blazing solos, funk-laced riffs, and uplifting vocals. Drawing on the spirit of late 60s and 70s rock, soul, and psych, the set showcases music from their album Duality, which reflects on light and dark, life and death, immortality, and the movement of time. Crafted with a mix of classic recording methods, vintage gear, and modern instruments, their sound marries nostalgic warmth with a distinct contemporary identity, creating an immersive atmosphere from start to finish.

Italian acoustic guitar virtuoso Luca Stricagnoli brings his acclaimed High Voltage Tour to the Walton Theatre in Bellingham, part of a global run spanning more than fifty cities across fourteen countries. The performance showcases an artist at the top of his craft, reshaping how the acoustic guitar is experienced and expanding the instrument’s possibilities in real time. Fans of masterful guitar playing and live music can experience the High Voltage Tour at this stop.

My Hero Academia In Concert presents a live retelling of the anime’s journey, spanning ten years and all eight seasons, from Deku’s early steps toward heroism to its most intense battles. A 15-piece band performs music by Yuki Hayashi while scenes from the series play in sync, pairing dynamic sound with vivid visuals. The result is an immersive experience that highlights the story’s triumphs, heartbreaks, and enduring courage.

At Village Books in Fairhaven, author Kenneth Burr presents Taillights on the Road to Healing, a candid memoir tracing his journey from the aftermath of adolescent sexual abuse toward identity, love, and resilience through the intertwined threads of transportation, faith, and relationships. Through falling in love during a season of loss, building a family, and serving in ministry, he discovers fresh perspectives at each turn. His collection of rare 1950s automobiles, sleek sports cars, modified classic trucks, vans, and family road trips across America and Europe become mileposts on the path to wholeness and self-acceptance. The story reaches readers wrestling with rigid expectations around faith and sexuality and points toward new beginnings filled with hope. Burr is also the author of Coming Out, Coming Home, Making Room for Gay Spirituality in Therapy, recommended for therapists and ministers seeking to better include the LGBTQ+ community. He holds a BS in Biology from Seattle Pacific College, an MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a post-masters MFT certification from Presbyterian Counseling Services, and he previously served as president of the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

An open-air DJ gathering centered on community and movement brings DJ Tru-ah to Maritime Heritage Park. It is free and focused on neighbors sharing public space with music and welcoming energy. This stop carries a central, urban feel while staying fully outdoors as the evening unfolds. Attendees can bring blankets or chairs, snacks and drinks, and an extra layer for the cool waterfront breeze. Friends, kids, neighbors, and even that coworker who could use a night out all fit right in. Pack playful props like hoops, poi, or fans, lace up dancing shoes, or simply arrive empty-handed. Settle in for a picnic, wander and people-watch, or get moving to the beat. Across the season the series spans two parks and five nights, each one capturing the spirit of a Bellingham summer.

A discussion of Erin Morgenstern's novel The Night Circus will be held at Village Books in Fairhaven.

Fall JAM brings a Contact Improvisation weekend to Bellingham, weaving together classes, scores, labs, live music, and abundant open jamming. It is hosted by Carmen and Rajendra Serber, with a special workshop led by Rachael Lincoln and Aaron Swartzman. Additional facilitation comes from Heather Cunningham, Soleil Chappelle, and Rajendra, with music by Serge Gubelman, Aaron Finbloom, and surprise guests. The gathering emphasizes a welcoming, safe-enough container while inviting the experimental spirit of a radical community process. There are no drop-ins for individual sessions. Participants can choose a daytime workshop with Rachael and Aaron that also includes the evening session, the jam-focused weekend from the first evening through the final day, or a combined option that covers both the workshop and the full weekend. After registration and payment, access is provided to a self-serve spreadsheet for rides and housing inquiries. Capacity is limited and the event often sells out. Across the weekend, the flow begins with the workshop, then continues into an evening open space, a welcome mixer, and a jam with music by Serge. The next day features a long CDP practice with Soleil, a welcome activity, a Contact Improvisation class with Rajendra that leads into a jam, more jam time, and a focused evening jam. The final day includes a morning session, Liberation Collaboration with Heather, a Fall Harvest Score and Jam with Carmen accompanied by music from Aaron, a closing round and cleanup, followed by an optional farewell potluck dinner at Carmen and Rajendra’s home.

Mount Baker Theatre hosts a candlelit rock experience as The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight brings its 2026 tour to Bellingham. This 90-minute concert features a 14-piece ensemble of classical musicians reimagining rock and metal favorites in an atmospheric setting, blending elegant orchestral textures with the intensity of amplified sound. Expect music associated with Metallica, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Rage Against the Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, System of a Down, Guns N’ Roses, Evanescence, Papa Roach, The Cranberries and more. The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of classical performers that includes leading instrumentalists and vocalists. Audiences have responded enthusiastically, with a customer rating of 4.7 out of 5. Note that the production is not affiliated with the original artists or composers named, and all trademarks belong to their respective owners.

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns to the United States with a new production after captivating more than 700,000 people around the world. This 90 minute performance reimagines iconic rock and metal anthems with an eerie, elegant energy, all illuminated by candles. A 14 piece ensemble of classical players weaves delicate, enchanting lines with surging distortion to create a striking meeting of classical finesse and metal power. As a rotating collective, the group features world class instrumentalists and vocalists. Expect renditions of music by Metallica, AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, SOAD, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Aerosmith, The Cranberries, and more.

Bellingham SeaFeast marks ten years on the waterfront with a free festival at Squalicum Harbor and Zuanich Point Park in Bellingham, Washington. The celebration spotlights the working waterfront, bringing together commercial fishing, craft beverages, traditional salmon roasting, and local art. Expect seafood vendors serving fresh catches and Pacific Northwest favorites, a waterfront beer, wine, and cider garden, the Lummi Nation Firepit Salmon traditional experience, a dockside seafood market, live music, and artists and makers offering coastal inspired goods. Interactive booths explore the maritime world, industry tours showcase the working waterfront, and hands on maritime activities are open to all. Admission is free, and some experiences require tickets. The full schedule and additional ticketed options will be announced, along with a few surprises.

At Mount Baker Theatre, Maya de Vitry shares songs shaped by roots in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and a journey from fiddler to Nashville-based songwriter. She first earned wide attention with the Americana roots trio The Stray Birds, releasing four full-length albums and two EPs while touring for seven years across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Her solo path began with the 2019 album Adaptations, earning notice from Rolling Stone Country, NPR Music, and No Depression. Since then, her work has expanded with How to Break a Fall in 2020, Violet Light in 2022, The Only Moment in 2024, the 2023 EP Infinite, and a run of singles, highlighting ongoing reinvention and creative growth. Expect a voice that can be both tender and strong, carrying stories with clarity and heart.

As part of PetSmart’s Adoption Program, this event brings many cats and dogs together in one place for meet and greets. Visitors can cuddle a cat, play with a kitten, and spend time with friendly dogs. It offers a warm way to get to know several pets in person and see if a new best friend is waiting.

Grassquatch Collective makes a stop at Zeeks Pizza + Fountain Brewing in Bellingham, WA while touring the San Juans by sailboat. The lineup features Jeff Engebretson on banjo, Seth Muir on guitar, Craig Moyer on bass, a drummer, and possibly a couple of additional guests. The group was invited by friends Matt and Brady for this performance.

Kim Richey brings a celebrated history of songcraft spanning from her 1995 debut through Long Way Back… The Songs of Glimmer, recognized for deft writing and a clear, expressive voice that can shift from wistful to joyful in a heartbeat. Her catalog includes “Nobody Wins” for Radney Foster and the Grammy-nominated “Believe Me Baby (I Lied)” for Trisha Yearwood, with additional recordings by Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patty Loveless, and Brooks & Dunn. Her harmony vocals have lifted countless tracks, earning her a trusted place among the genre’s most valued collaborators. Career highlights include a co-headlining slot during Brandi Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend in Mexico alongside artists such as Carlile, Brandy Clark, Annie Lennox, Allison Russell, and Sarah McLachlan, plus a special guest appearance at Jason Isbell’s annual residency at the Ryman Auditorium where she returned for the anniversary performance of Southeastern. She is currently on tour with her 2024 album Every New Beginning, a richly layered collection that showcases the breadth of her artistry and continues her aim to write songs that make listeners feel understood.

Author Laura Joy Lloyd shares an uplifting Pacific Northwest story about friendship, community, and holding loved ones close. The narrative follows seventy-year-old Wallace Bernard, who retreats to Wren Island for a quiet life. Drawn into the lives of his neighbors, he helps with a struggling romance, encourages a drifting young person, and supports a sheltered woman finding her independence, gradually becoming a trusted part of the island community. He does not realize he has a profound connection to one neighbor’s lingering sorrow. When new loss breaks through his solitude, caring friends surround him, and he must decide whether to embrace a life where he is truly seen. Lloyd writes contemporary fiction set on Pacific Northwest islands and often invites readers to influence works in progress through an approach she calls interactive serialized fiction.

A live show pairs Bumpin Uglies with Artikal Sound System. Bumpin Uglies formed in 2008 in Annapolis, Maryland and have grown a devoted following through steady touring, candid songwriting, and a strong do it yourself ethic. The lineup features Brandon Hardesty on vocals and lead guitar, Brent Schraffenberger on bass, T.J. Haslett on drums, Ethan Lichtenberger on keys, trombone, trumpet, and backing vocals, and Will Lopez on saxophone. Their releases, including Go Folk Yourself, Mid-Atlantic Dub, and Lyrics Over Everything, showcase a versatile sound that blends reggae, punk, and ska with heartfelt folk storytelling. Their openhearted lyrics and community minded spirit, embraced by fans as Uglies Nation, continue to bring people together.

Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, takes the stage with trademark humor, storytelling, and a sharp point of view. Drawing on decades at the center of the news quiz, he offers a talk that connects politics, culture, and comedy through lively anecdotes and observations. The program includes an audience Q&A, giving attendees time to ask questions and hear directly from him.

Part of the Fall Nature of Writing Series, this conversation centers on Marina Richie and her new book, Feathered Forest: Aloft with Birds in Ancient Trees. Richie, a writer recognized with major nature-writing awards, follows birds into the seldom-seen realm of the forest canopy, opening with a climb up a 200-foot Douglas-fir alongside a bird biologist. Her journey extends from her Central Oregon home into the ancient forests of Cascadia, a region of global importance for climate and biodiversity. Known for blending science, lyrical language, and personal reflection, she is the author of Halcyon Journey: In Search of the Belted Kingfisher, which received the 2024 John Burroughs Medal, a gold National Outdoor Book Award, and a Foreword Indies honor. With degrees in journalism and biology from the University of Montana and the University of Oregon, she has led conservation communications, written children’s nature titles under a previous name, created award-winning interpretive exhibits, and now focuses on books, poetry, and advocacy for wild places and wildlife. Richie will be in conversation with Lyanda Lynn Haupt, an award-winning author, naturalist, and speaker whose work illuminates connections between people and the living world. Her most recent book is Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit, and her earlier titles include Mozart’s Starling, The Urban Bestiary, Crow Planet, Pilgrim on the Great Bird Continent, and Rare Encounters with Ordinary Birds. Her honors include the Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award, the Nautilus Book Award, finalist recognition for the Orion Book Award, and two Washington State Book Awards. North Cascades Institute is an education nonprofit that inspires environmental stewardship through immersive learning in nature, offering programs that explore the natural and cultural history of the region and the interconnections between human and ecological communities.

Local author Allison Schoening Rataezyk appears at Village Books in Fairhaven to share her book Perseverant Piper, a rhyming adventure set in the Pacific Northwest created for young readers. In the story, Piper faces a hurdle that nearly keeps her from what she loves, then, with persistence, bravery, and support from nature, she turns setbacks into opportunities to grow. She sets aside an unlucky pencil, pulls on muddy hiking boots, and explores Olympic National Park, revealing both the region’s beauty and the strength that comes from determination. The book features a glossary of Pacific Northwest species and a land acknowledgment honoring Indigenous Peoples, encouraging respect for the environment and the communities who have cared for it over generations. This is a free event for kids. Rataezyk is a teacher and mother of three whose writing is inspired by curiosity, outdoor adventure, and finding wonder in everyday moments.

Experience the iconic sound of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass in a live concert filled with beloved hits. Hear favorites like The Lonely Bull, Spanish Flea, A Taste of Honey, Ladyfingers, Rise, This Guy’s In Love With You, Casino Royale, Tijuana Taxi, Zorba the Greek, Route 101, and Whipped Cream, with more classics in the mix. Billed as a once in a lifetime event, this show celebrates melodies many grew up with.

Ethnobotany explores how people relate to plants, from food and medicine to building materials and cultural meaning. This class is the eighth weekend in the Ethnobotany Immersion Program offered by Raven’s Roots Naturalist School. The focus is basket making, with a thorough look at the materials and the steps involved, and participants finish the weekend with a handmade basket to take home. The program meets one weekend each month and blends classroom learning with field trips. Each weekend is priced at $300, which includes about 15 hours of instruction, materials, and the camping fee.

Candlelight brings an intimate, multi-sensory concert to Bellingham, illuminating Hotel Bellwether with the warm glow of candles for an evening of Halloween-inspired music. A string quartet from Listeso performs eerie favorites and cinematic thrills, from Thriller and Tubular Bells from The Exorcist to the themes from Stranger Things, Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, Halloween, Psycho, and Ghostbusters. The program also features classical staples that set a spooky mood, including Gounod’s Funeral March of a Marionette, Danse Macabre, and Night on Bald Mountain, along with music by Shostakovich, Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and a medley from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Guests must be at least 8 years old, and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The venue is ADA compliant, and seating is assigned on a first come, first served basis within each zone.

A Grammy and Emmy nominated singer, songwriter, and composer, Ingrid Michaelson is known for a soulful folk-pop sound. She launched Cabin 24 Records to release her own music, including the latest studio album For the Dreamers and the gold and platinum singles The Way I Am, Girls Chase Boys, and You and I. Her work also spans television, with songs featured in the Emmy nominated Hulu series Little Fires Everywhere and Tiny Beautiful Things. She served as executive music producer for the Apple TV+ series Slumberkins, creating original songs for the show.

The Brothers Comatose bring a high-energy blend of traditional string-band instrumentation and rock-and-roll spirit, delivering harmony-driven performances powered by guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass. Their latest album, Golden Grass, created with co-producers Greg Holden and Tim Bluhm, showcases lush arrangements and welcomes newest member Addie Levy, offering songs that reflect on identity and close connections. Founded by Ben and Alex Morrison in San Francisco, the band introduced themselves with the 2010 debut Songs From The Stoop and has since grown into a critically acclaimed quintet with nearly 50 million streams. They have shared stages with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Greensky Bluegrass, and Trampled By Turtles, appeared at Outside Lands, High Sierra, and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, and toured with Lake Street Dive, The Devil Makes Three, and Yonder Mountain String Band. Known for raucous live shows and a relentless work ethic, they deliver spirited musicianship, rich vocals, and an undeniable sense of community.

BALTHVS takes the stage with a signature mix of psychedelic funk, globe-spanning grooves, Middle Eastern colors, and Latin-flavored rhythms. Since forming in 2020, the Colombian band has surpassed 100 million streams, released five albums and twelve EPs, and completed more than fifteen international tours across 26 countries and 94 cities. Their resume includes festival sets at SXSW, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Outside Lands, Electric Forest, Lightning in a Bottle, Montreal Jazz Festival, SXSW Sydney, Hulaween, Jam Cruise, and Jazz Cafe Festival, along with appearances on KEXP, Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Cafe, and the BBC. This performance showcases a seasoned global touring act with a broad festival pedigree.

Bill Nye, a science educator and communicator whose work spans engineering, television, comedy, invention, and bestselling books on the New York Times list, appears for a live talk that brings complex ideas into clear focus. Known as the co-creator and host of the Emmy-honored 1990s series Bill Nye the Science Guy, he has spent years helping viewers across generations appreciate how science and engineering shape everyday life. The talk highlights space and planetary science, climate change, environmental issues, current developments in science, and insights from his career in television and education.

At Village Books in Fairhaven, author Donna Miscolta is in conversation with Jane Wong about “Ofelia and Norma,” a novel focused on sisterhood, identity, and navigating a world biased against larger bodies. The story follows twin sisters Ofelia and Norma as community college and changing circumstances strain their bond. Ofelia begins to lose weight during long solitary walks, which unsettles their sense of twinness, and Norma transfers to a school out of town. Apart for the first time, each faces life as a large person amid stigma and isolation. Ofelia’s deliberate effort to slim down spirals into disordered eating and a treadmill incident that jolts her into reevaluating her choices, and she moves out, leaving their emotionally awkward mother Lyla on her own. Norma retreats into the routine of swimming laps, then undergoes an experience that pushes her further inward. Their unspoken struggles widen the gap between them until, as they move into their careers, a tender moment leads to shared truths and Ofelia’s vow to help seek revenge for what Norma endured. Miscolta is the author of four books of fiction, with recognition that includes a 2020 Latino Book of the Year listing, the Next Generation Indie Book Award for Multicultural Fiction, an Independent Publishers Award for Best Regional Fiction, two International Latino Book Awards, and finalist honors for the Washington State Book Award. Her work appears in numerous journals and anthologies, including Mixed Roots edited by Anne Liu Kellor, and a recording of her writing is part of the Library of Congress PALABRA Archive. Jane Wong is the author of the memoir Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City and the poetry collections How to Not Be Afraid of Everything and Overpour. A Kundiman fellow and Pushcart Prize recipient, she has received fellowships and residencies from the U.S. Fulbright Program, Harvard’s Woodberry Poetry Room, Artist Trust, Hedgebrook, UCross, Loghaven, and the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, and her poetry installations and performances have been presented at the Frye Art Museum, Richmond Art Gallery, and the Asian Art Museum. She is an Associate Professor at Western Washington University.

A small-town waitress and gifted pie maker, Jenna longs for a better life beyond a rocky marriage. She channels her hopes and heartbreak into imaginative desserts that mirror her world, including “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a nearby baking competition and an unexpected spark open the door to a new beginning, she faces the choice to embrace change and craft her own recipe for happiness. This Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles, a book by screenwriter Jessie Nelson, choreography by Lorin Latarro, and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus. Bareilles is known for Brave and Love Song, and the creative team’s credits include I Am Sam, Mrs. Doubtfire, Chess, 1776, Jagged Little Pill, and Pippin.

Renowned music photographer Henry Diltz, known for shooting more than 250 album covers and thousands of publicity images in the 60s and 70s, including the iconic Morrison Hotel cover for The Doors, is celebrated for a distinctive "fly on the wall" approach that captured intimate moments with influential artists such as the Eagles, Neil Young, Crosby Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, America, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, The Monkees, and David Cassidy.

Revisiting Creedence brings the classic Creedence Clearwater Revival catalog to the stage with the team that helped carry the torch in Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Vocalist Dan McGuinness and lead guitarist Kurt Griffey performed alongside CCR founding members Stu Cook and Doug Cosmo Clifford, and now continue that legacy as the heart of this concert. The performance showcases the music of Creedence with seasoned musicianship, experience, and deep roots in the band’s history.

At Village Books in Fairhaven, New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance spotlights a J. P. Beaumont mystery that moves between Alaska and Washington. When young women from Anchorage disappear after traveling to Seattle for internships, Twinkle Winkleman, a skilled mechanic with a knack for finding trouble, is certain something is wrong. Dismissed by authorities in both cities, she turns to her longtime friend, private investigator J. P. Beaumont. Their search exposes a scheme more dangerous than they expected as they work to bring the missing girls home. Jance is the author of the J. P. Beaumont, Joanna Brady, and Ali Reynolds series, six thrillers about the Walker Family, and a volume of poetry, and she lives in Seattle.

Ethnobotany explores how people and plants relate through food, medicine, building material, and cultural symbols. This immersive weekend in Bellingham is the second class in Raven's Roots Naturalist School's Ethnobotany Immersion Program and centers on processing roots for preservation along with fermentation techniques. The broader program meets one weekend per month for classes and field trips. Each weekend costs $300 and includes approximately 15 hours of instruction, materials, and the camping fee.

Straight No Chaser, the nine-person a cappella ensemble closely tied to the sounds of the season, brings a festive program on its cross-country tour. For more than two decades, their harmonies have lifted audiences to their feet and set the holiday mood for millions of listeners. Fans who wait each year to cue up their favorite tracks can experience that same spirit live, with a generous spread of holiday music as the group travels the U.S. from October through December.