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Allied Arts – “Collectively Assembled”
07/03/2026 - 07/25/2026 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Allied Arts Gallery
1213 Cornwall Ave.
The Allied Arts of Whatcom County invite you to view their July exhibition – “Collectively Assembled.”
The exhibition will be open for viewing July 3rd through 25th in downtown Bellingham. The gallery is open Wednesdays-Saturdays from 11am-4pm.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
From the Allied Arts of Whatcom County:
What if 62 artists contributed an 18” x 24” drawing as parts of 22 composite drawings loosely depicting Salish Sea animals? Using the fun drawing game the Surrealists used to play, exquisite corpse, artists made a blind pick of a pre-selected Salish Sea animal part prepared by the inventor and curator of the exhibition, Suzanne Morlock.
New to Bellingham, local visual artist, Suzanne Morlock, conceived of this game idea to help her become acquainted with local creative folks, learn more about a selection of Salish Sea animals and have some creative fun. Allied Arts accepted Morlock’s proposal for this collaborative game idea in the fall of 2025. The show will be in the Allied Arts Gallery, 1213 Cornwall Avenue in Bellingham, July 3-25, 2026.
With a vision which by-passes the thinking mind, the freedom to not over think is the artist’s secret power. Stretching the artist to think outside the box, participants created, using their own style, the portion of the animal they picked. The drawings were executed with a supplied big, black Sharpie marker. One participant quipped, “What a fun project! I never work that big! Or with sharpies. I might have to work this way more often.” What will these Salish Sea creatures look like? What spectacular, hilarious and exotic results will make up this exhibition bringing the head, hand and imagination of individual area artists together to “see” something new, bypassing the typical tools individual artist use to “make art”. Another participant described the process as, “… This is great! … this is hard … this sucks … I suck … maybe … well that’s
kinda cool … this is great!”
The July 3rd reception will be a flashy opening honoring the depicted animals and the humans who drew them. Mark the opening date, Friday July 3rd 6-9pm – an opening not to be missed! An assortment of species will be a part of the festivities as well as some special guests. Ecoacoustician, Andrea Lynn has prepared a sound piece, Voices Beneath the Waves, which will play in the gallery using sounds harvested from the sea. Dancers, Aowyn Leiper, Kaitlin Nelson and Karmen Samione will respond will respond to the visual and sound art with an original movement piece. Bait bites will be served as we celebrate the Salish Sea and spark conversation and care for the ecosystem.
In partnership with Bellingham SeaFeast, Morlock’s collectively assembled will be part of a larger curated exhibition of creative collaborations SeaFeast has undertaken during the nonprofit’s ten year history. Look out for more details on the 10th anniversary celebrations of SeaFeast’s “fishy fun” and creative retrospective at the Cordata Gallery August 22 through October 24, 2026.
Lummi Island Saturday Market
07/04/2026 - 09/05/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lummi Island Saturday Market
Nugent Rd.
The Lummi Island Saturday Market is EVERY SATURDAY from 10am-2pm through September 5, 2026.
Check out the variety of booths…produce and plant starts to art and baked goods! Plus, LIVE music while you shop.
Bring the kids, too. They’ll have plenty of activities for them.
The ferry runs hourly at 10 minutes past each hour. You can park at Gooseberry Point and walk on the ferry. The market is 1/2 block from the island dock.
Blaine Harbor Music Festival
07/13/2026 - 07/18/2026 - All Day at G Street Plaza
101 G. Street
The 2026 Blaine Harbor Music Festival is July 13th-18th! Six nights of world-class summer concerts featuring renowned performers from all over the world! You’ll see musicians from the Pacific Northwest, as well as New York City, Europe, and Canada.
In addition to the music camp for local students, you’ll be treated to concerts all throughout the week, including daily concerts at noon at G Street Plaza in Blaine. These afternoon concerts will feature:
July 13th – Randy Halberstadt Group
July 14th – David Marriott Jr Group
July 15th – Greta Matassa Encore Performance
July 16th – Nick Biello / Charlie Porter Quartet
July 17th – Trad Jazz Players featuring Bob Storms and Rick Whitaker
Other concerts during the festival are:
July 13th at 7pm – Vocal Jazz All Stars at G Street Plaza
July 14th at 7pm – Swingin’ at the Harbor at G Street Plaza
July 15th at 7pm – Blaine Faculty All Stars at G Street Plaza
July 16th at 7pm – Big Band Swing Dance at Semiahmoo Resort
July 17th at 7pm – Student Showcase & 25th Anniversary at Blaine PAC
July 18th at 11am – Student Showcase & Street Fair! at G and H Street Plazas
CLICK HERE FOR FESTIVAL INFORMATION AND A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF CONCERTS!
Northwest Raspberry Festival
07/17/2026 - 07/18/2026 - All Day at Downtown Lynden
Front Street
The Northwest Raspberry Festival is July 17th & 18th in Lynden!
Celebrate the PNW as one of the biggest raspberry producing regions in the world! It starts Friday with the Curt Mayberry 3-on-3 basketball tournament, the Razz & Shine Car Show, a scavenger hunt for kids 13 and under, a kids’ zone, the Berry Fair Street Market featuring local vendors, Raspberries and Ice Cream all day, raspberry farm tours, and LIVE music and entertainment!
Saturday, the basketball tournament continues, a raspberry pancake breakfast, the kids’ zone and Berry Fair Street Market, the Razz & Shine Classic Car & Truck Cruise-In, raspberries and ice cream, farm tours, raspberry wine tasting, LIVE music and entertainment, and more!
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:
Friday, July 17
Peter Binskin (Kids’ Tunes) – 10:30am-11:30am
Monk Slippers (Jazz Quartet) – 12:00pm-1:30pm
Clearbrook Dixieland (Oldies) – 2:00pm-3:00pm
Charlie Partin (Country) – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Emery Road (Classic Rock) – 5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, July 18
Elvis (Classic Elvis) – 10:00am-12:00pm
Midnight Ride (Classic Rock/ZZ Top) – 12:30pm-2:30pm
Urban Cowboy & D Nice (Country) – 3:00pm-4:00pm
Northwest Raspberry Festival Street Market
07/17/2026 - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm at Downtown Lynden
Front Street (between 6th & 7th)
The Northwest Raspberry Festival Street Market returns to downtown Lynden on Friday, July 17th from 10am-8pm and Saturday, July 18th from 9am-5pm!
Walk the street market on Front Street between 6th & 7th Streets (and halfway up 7th Street) and shop local vendors and artisans. There’s a Kids’ Zone, as well as nonprofit and commercial booths, in the 7th Street Parking Lot.
Plus, check out the LIVE Music on the 6th Street Stage, too!
Kiwanis Salmon BBQ
07/17/2026 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Downtown Lynden
Front & 6th Streets
The Kiwanis Club of Lynden’s annual Salmon BBQ fundraiser is Friday, July 17th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the corner of Front & 6th Streets in Lynden.
Purchase a salmon dinner for $20 OR a hot dog dinner for $8. Tickets will be available at the door.
Event is sponsored by Peak Financial.
Anacortes Summer Concert Series – Victims of Love
07/17/2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Seafarer’s Memorial Park
601 Seafarers Way
The Port of Anacortes has put together a summer full of FREE concerts at Seafarers’ Memorial Park on Fridays from 6pm-8pm! Bring your friends, grab a spot in the park, and get ready to dance and sing to some amazing performances!
On Saturday, July 17th, Victims of Love bring their tribute to The Eagles to Seafarers’ Memorial Park.
Blaine Harbor Music Festival – Big Band Swing Dance
07/17/2026 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy
The Blaine Harbor Music Festival is July 13th-18th with six days of rehearsals, improv, workshops, and classes for students…PLUS concerts for YOU!
Thursday’s featured concert is a Big Band Swing Dance and Dinner at Semiahmoo Resort! Start with a BBQ dinner at 6:00pm. Then, the Blaine Festival Big Band will perform under the direction of Greg Hopkins at 7:00pm for great music and dancing. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED for this concert. They’re $25 each and available HERE.
Burlington Summer Nights Concert Series – Fabulous Murphtones
07/17/2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Burlington Visitor Center Amphitheater
520 E Fairhaven Ave
Start your weekend with a FREE concert on Fridays in July from 6pm-8pm! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the Burlington Visitor Center Amphitheatre for a FREE show.
On Friday, July 17th, The Fabulous Murphtones take the stage with a blend of modern pop tunes and classic rock favorites!
ACT Presents “Damn Yankees”
07/17/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at Anacortes Community Theatre
918 M Ave
The Anacortes Community Theatre presents “Damn Yankees” with several shows scheduled from July 10th-August 8th!
Show Dates/Times:
Friday, July 17th at 7:00pm
Saturday, July 18th at 7:00pm
Sunday, July 19th at 2:00pm
Thursday, July 23rd at 7:00pm
Friday, July 24th at 7:00pm
Saturday, July 25th at 7:00pm
Sunday, July 26th at 2:00pm
Thursday, July 30th at 7:00pm
Friday, July 31st at 7:00pm
Saturday, August 1st at 7:00pm
Sunday, August 2nd at 2:00pm
Thursday, August 6th at 7:00pm
Friday, August 7th at 7:00pm
Saturday, August 8th at 7:00pm
From the Anacortes Community Theatre website:
Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he’s left behind. Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, Damn Yankees is a homerun hit about an all-American game, brough to you with an irreverent sense of humor. A wicked romantic comedy, Damn Yankees is sure to please.
If there are no tickets available online there still may be seats available. Come to the box office up to 2 hours before showtime to get on the standby list for available seats.
There is NO LATE SEATING ALLOWED.
