Ron Hardt & Jimmy Wright’s outdoor set, Lynden Airport open house, paint party with a purpose, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, 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 week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Key trail closed for 18 months, scientists tracking wildfire soot darkening Greenland ice, and a nonalcoholic club for 18 to 24 year olds opens — catch up here.
State-level stories: Students turn drywall scraps into tiny eco homes, Costco opens in Richland, and Washington tests breath sensors to keep drunk drivers off roads — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Triclosan linked to childhood eczema, Earth’s second-shortest day on record, and a surprising study about dogs — peruse the best of the rest.
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Highlights this week
- Join Deming Teen Corps writing letters
- Get one-on-one library tech coaching
- Explore in-home caregiving options with NWRC specialists
- Practice essential bike maintenance skills
- Shop farm-fresh produce at library
- Learn how to invest in gold & silver
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BBQ: Forget salad and sink your teeth into meat smoked low and slow. Check out these smokehouse spots in Bellingham for bib-worthy barbecue that’ll have you loosening your belt.
Cool Off: When the temps climb above 80 and you need a breeze, check out these cool spots around town. From riverside hideouts to ice cream havens, you’ll find sweet relief without going far.
Hosting: Even the messiest backyard bash can feel effortless with a few simple tricks. Check out these party hosting tips and have everyone talking about your gathering.
Spice: Tired of dinner feeling like reheated leftovers? With jars of far-flung paprika, secret curry blends, and everything in between, The Spice Hut is your passport to flavor town, no suitcase required. Just grab a grinder and let your taste buds take flight.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎶 Ron Hardt & Jimmy Wright Duo @ Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery | Wednesday (7/23) at 6:00pm – Snag your favorite brew and wander over for Ron Hardt & Jimmy Wright’s laid-back outdoor set, where you’ll get Beatles classics, Tom Petty riffs, and James Taylor soul. It’s free, pet and family friendly, outside food welcome, and basically perfect for your next breather.
🚢 Bellingham Bay Brews Cruise with Terramar, Chukanut & Boundary @ Bellingham Cruise Terminal | Wednesday (7/23) at 6:30pm – Grab your flannel for a 90-minute evening cruise around Bellingham and Chuckanut Bay, sampling Terramar, Chuckanut, and Boundary beers, plus enough appetizers to keep hanger at bay. At $49, it’s local suds, salty sea breeze, optional cocktails and wine, plus major bragging rights.
🎻 Rushadicus the Cello Goblin @ The Shakedown | Thursday (7/24) at 9:00pm – Take a break from your usual bar shows and prep for a goblin shredding a cello in a dimly lit dive. Rushadicus the infamous Cello Goblin hijacks The Shakedown with improvisational, experimental metal, mystical stunts, and non-stop jicking, all ages welcome.
🎸 Live Music: Fritz and the Freeloaders @ Hotel Leo | Friday (7/25) at 7:00pm – Whether you’re a Beatles diehard or a Gorillaz fan, Hotel Leo hosts a multi-genre romp from 60s rock to funk-tipped ska, perfect with a cocktail and bar snack. Oh, and the band’s namesake was once a guide dog turned local legend.
🎭 Improv Duo Night @ The Upfront Theatre | Friday (7/25) at 7:30pm – Think of the two funniest folks you know, maybe your neighbor and their BFF, thrown into the no-script deep end, armed with nothing but trust, timing, and your wildest suggestions. Lightning-quick punchlines collide with slow-burn scenes. Guaranteed enough giggles to justify another drink, mischief included.
🎤 Bubba Sparxxx@ Wild Buffalo House of Music | Friday (7/25) at 9:00pm – If you’re craving hip-hop with a side of backwoods charisma, Bubba Sparxxx at Wild Buffalo on Friday is begging your attention. He’s the oversized, rural rapper who turned Timbaland beats into dirt-road anthems, so come for the nostalgia, stay for the 40-plus dance party.
This weekend
✈️ Lynden Airport Open House @ Jansen Field / Lynden Municipal Airport | Saturday (7/26) at 9:00am – Summer’s too short to spend indoors, so head to the Lynden Airport Open House for winged-metal therapy and kid-approved fire-truck climbs. No admission fee, no parking drama, just static plane displays, food-truck snacks, and the kind of small-town charm you brag about later.
🎨 Paint Party With a Purpose @ Boundary Bay Brewery | Saturday (7/26) at 12:00pm – Think your inner Van Gogh pairs well with a pale ale? Boundary Bay Brewery’s Paint Party with a Purpose lets you splash color on canvas, sip locally brewed goodness, and actually accomplish something besides catching up on laundry. Art and ale never felt more civic-minded.
🍺 Walt Burkett at the Lighthouse Pub @ Hotel Bellwether | Saturday (7/26) at 6:00pm – An evening at the Lighthouse Pub trades your usual jukebox grind for Walt Burkett’s solo guitar wizardry, mixing bossa nova, tango, jazz, and pop standards into pure charm. Classically trained on nylon and steel, he delivers just the right dose of finesse.
🔔 Bells Giveaway @ Joe Martin Field | Saturday (7/26) at 6:35pm – Whether you’re a lifelong Bells fan or just tired of binge watching, game two against the Nighthawks offers banter, cold beer, and a free trucker hat for the first 900 fans. Trust me, it beats another night of reruns.
🎺 The New Iberians @ The Old Edison | Sunday (7/27) at 5:30pm – These Portland boys might as well be from Lafayette, whipping up swampy Zydeco tunes that’ll make even your two-left-feet neighbors jealous. Stumptown’s own New Iberians are back with fiddle, accordion, and bayou magic, so dust off your dancing shoes and get your Cajun on.
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/23 Ron Hardt & Jimmy Wright @ Stones Throw Brewery – 6 pm
- 7/23 Sturtz @ Firehouse Events Center – 7 pm
- 7/23 Bad Posture Club’s Album Release Show @ New Prospect Theatre – 8 pm
- 7/23 Downtown Sounds Afterparty @ Schweinhaus – 9 pm
- 7/24 Canadian Steam @ The Upfront Theatre – 7:30 pm
- 7/24 Toad the Wext Sprocket and more @ Mount Baker Theatre – 7:30 pm
- 7/24 Elise Leavy @ Honey Moon Mead & Cider – 8 pm
- 7/24 Rushadicus the Cello Goblin @ The Shakedown – 9 pm
- 7/25 The Problem @ Skylark’s Hidden Cafe – 5 pm
- 7/25 The Walrus Rocks @ Boulevard Park – 6 pm
This house is wild
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Listed by: Jonathan D Hansen (Hansen Group Real Estate Inc)
Vaulted wood ceilings, exposed timber beams, and travertine floors give this custom home some serious architectural swagger. Four decks and a private view tower serve up panoramic Lake Whatcom and Canadian peak views, with a side of foothills for good measure. The main-floor suite brings spa-day energy with a sauna, walk-in shower, and a bath that practically begs for bubbles.
Out back, a stone fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and lush gardens keep the party going year round. The lap pool is ready for morning laps or cannonballs, and guests get their own hideaway in the mother-in-law suite above the garage. Galbraith trails are just down the road, but staying in is just as tempting.
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