Featured Events in Bellingham in November, 2024(November Updated)

Bring the whole family to learn about Appalachian salt rising bread! Enjoy a reading and a baking lesson! Each general admission $5 ticket includes a mini-loaf, a take home recipe, and a hands-on baking lesson where attendees will be able to play with the dough, learn to knead, taste the bread, and smell the starters! Discover the comforting allure of salt rising bread, a culinary gem from the heart of Appalachia. This tale is steeped in rich folklore and unravels the mystique of this unique bread through the eyes of a young girl. Come savor the simplicity and mystery kneaded within salt rising bread. Genevieve Bardwell lived in an Appalachian community where salt rising bread has been a part of life for almost 300 years. She spent decades extensively researching its history, lore, and science. This quest has taken her into the kitchens of salt rising bread bakers and around the world. She started Rising Creek Bakery in 2010 that specializes in salt rising bread. Currently, she lives in Bellingham, conducts research on wild fermented breads and teaches classes on salt rising bread. You can find her online here! Information Source: Village Books | eventbrite

Join us in the Readings Gallery to welcome longtime birder and naturalist Thomas Bancroft for a discussion on his book, Beyond the Wonder: An Ecologist's View of Alaska. The grizzly paused in knee-deep water, staring straight at the man behind the camera. Abruptly he bolted, racing full tilt toward Thomas Bancroft, his eyes glued to the photographer’s face. The bear kept coming, closer and closer, as Bancroft snapped pictures and frantically debated what to do. Suddenly a sockeye darted out of the water, and just as quickly, the powerful animal veered away to chase the fish. A biologist and scientific policy advisor, Bancroft planned his weeklong trip to the Katmai National Park and Preserve intending to photograph bears, but he ended up finding a great deal more. Having spent much of his professional career in Washington, DC, working to protect places like the Alaska wilderness and now struggling with a deep personal loss, when he finally walked among its salmon, bears, and caribou, emotions overwhelmed him. Wild things are essential to human wellbeing. Whether standing in a crystal-clear river feeling dozens of sockeye salmon swim around his legs, watching gulls lurk around a feeding bear, meeting a thrush by a Lake Clark cabin, pondering conservationist Dick Proenneke’s determination, flying over spectacular volcanoes, mountains, and glaciers, or sitting beside a pilot who has lived his entire life in wild Alaska, Bancroft felt a profound awe and respect for Alaska’s wild creatures and landscape. He also found himself contemplating his own life choices, family relationships, and career. More than just a biological perspective on Alaska’s wonders, a discussion of potential environmental impacts from human actions, a personal travel account, or a collection of dynamic photographs, Beyond the Wonder is a beautiful meditation on nature—one that highlights the importance of untamed places and the role they play in crafting a better world. Thomas Bancroft has been a lifelong birder and naturalist. Washington State University Press recently published his book Beyond the Wonder: An Ecologist’s View of Wild Alaska. The Press called his book “a beautiful meditation on nature—one that highlights the importance of untamed places and the role they play in crafting a better world.” He holds a Ph.D. in Biology and an M.A. in Zoology from the University of South Florida. His research focused on birds and their conservation. Thomas served in leadership roles for several conservation organizations, where he championed the use of scientific information in U.S. public lands policy and stewardship decisions and was often interviewed for TV, radio, and print media. He is a frequent speaker and writes regularly for the Mountaineers, Washington Ornithological Society, and Audubon chapters. His photographs have appeared in numerous books and publications, including Audubon, Birding, American Birds, and Mountaineer Magazine, as well as at the Smithsonian Natural History and the Burke Museums. Bancroft received the Mountaineers 2020 Service Award for his volunteer work. Information Source: Village Books | eventbrite

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Betsy Howell spent her childhood exploring and thriving in old-growth coniferous forests. In the summer of 1986, she volunteered in Mt. Hood National Forest, surveying northern spotted owls. That position turned into three decades as a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Forest Service agency. Betsy L. Howell is a writer and wildlife biologist living on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula. She has worked as a biologist since 1986 and earned her bachelor's degree in wildlife management at Washington State University. She began writing in 1998 and has published articles on natural history and travel in American Forests, Earth Island Journal, The Wildlife Professional, South Loop Review, Clackamas Literary Review, Apple Valley Review, 1859 Oregon's Magazine, and Prairie Fire. Her two previous books are Acoustic Shadows, Men at War and a Daughter Who Remembers Them, a memoir about her father and great-great-grandfather and their lives as soldiers; and The Marvelous Orange Tree, A Novel of the Civil War, a story chronicling the life and war experiences of a woman soldier from the time. She is a member of The Wildlife Society, Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, the Martes Working Group, and the Author's Guild. Information Source: Village Books | eventbrite

LUKE SEVEREID Returns to Bellingham, Washington for ONE Night ONLY November 24thth / 7:00 PM LUKE SEVEREID is a hill-hiking, metal-music-loving, chrome-dome-having stand-up comedian from Seattle, WA. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with the plaids and IPA-fueled husk to prove it, he has spent the last decade yelling jokes all over the US and Canada, and recently relocated to the East Coast, landing in the sufficiently hilly & silly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. LUKE’s comedic style has been described as insightfully idiotic, aggressively absurd, and most accurately, unmedicated ADHD in action. Besides looking identical to your favorite bouncer/bass player, Luke was also recently in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, a semifinalist in the Seattle and San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and a winner of Best Comedy Film at HUMP! Film Festival. Millions have enjoyed his stand-up videos online, and no matter who you are or where you’re from, he is GUARANTEED to get a giggle or two out of you. FAQ Q: What is this event? A: You know that thing you like to do called laughing? That's whats going to happen here. Professional Dopamine DEALERS will bring you joy and mirth and all kinds of other synonyms. ALSO known as a Stand UP Comedy Show Q: Are you funny? A: Depends on the day and who you are. I know on Sundays around 7 PM I am HILARIOUS(lets not even talk about tuesdays ok...) I've been performing for 12 years and regularly have people come to see me again ON PURPOSE. Check out a video and decide for yourself: https://youtu.be/Gn5pEc37DUs Q: Is this a Family Friendly Show? A: Depends how cool your family is. If you're sensitive to adult topics or language, this probably is not the show for you. If you're the type of person who leaves yelp reviews, maybe stay home and think about what you’re ultimately trying to get out of life. Again, google costs none money to use. Q: Is there a break? A: The show is continuous and runs about 90 minutes give or take. Q: What is the age limit? A: Venue is all ages. Just don't bring children that are afraid of learning. Q: Will drinks be available? A: Yes! Check out the venue's website for a menu! Q: Where's is the venue? A: Oh boy... new to the internet? That's cool just click the venue's name above and it'll have an address there. Q: Where do I buy tickets? A: There's literally a button that says buy tickets on this page. Q: What time do doors open? A: It depends but generally an hour before showtime. Q: Can my business get involved? A: Yes! Please email me if you want to sponsor the event. We'll shout you out at the show opening and if you pay enough, I'll stop the show every 5 minutes and tell everyone how amazing your product is. Q: Explain the ticket types? A: If there are early bird tickets, those are cheap, first come, first serve tickets for people on a budget or people without commitment issues. Some venues don't let me do it. Regular Bird(General Admission) is just a ticket to the show. but that doesn't mean it's not special. Can you put a price on a night of laughter and joy and probably sex(jokes)? VIP ticket will reserve you a ticket close to the front and I'll give you a free beer koozie at the show ($700 value!). This is basically a way of throwing me some extra cash because you feel like it. Plus you don't have to go scouring the internet to find it. This is a self produced comedy show, which means 100% of ticket sales go to the artists performing. Thank you for supporting live comedy Q: Can I talk to the comics after the show? A: Absolutely! just don't be TOO much of a weirdo when you find out comics are sweatier than you expect them to be. Information Source: Luke Severeid | eventbrite

Experience a night of laughter and entertainment at Brett Goldstein's show, "The Second Best Night of Your Life", taking place at Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham. The event is scheduled for November 2, 2024, at 104 N Commercial St, Bellingham, WA, 98225. Brett Goldstein is known for his comedic talent and engaging performances, promising a memorable evening for all attendees. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a night of laughter and fun in the vibrant city of Bellingham.

Join Village Books in welcoming global lecturer, educator, and author Kelly Goto for a discussion on her new book, Seattle Samurai. Sam Goto created the character Samurai Shigeru in the comic strip Seattle Tomodachi, telling the stories of the first Japanese immigrants and their descendants in the Pacific Northwest. His comics blend Japanese culture and tradition with his own experiences of balancing the samurai values of loyalty, honor, and honesty while pursuing the American dream. Author Kelly Goto pays tribute to her father’s artistic legacy by weaving his illustrations of history, family, and culture into an accessible narrative. For Kelly, compiling this work has been a journey of reconnecting with her cultural heritage and identity, culminating in a true coming home. Kelly Goto is a global lecturer, educator, and author of the industry classic Web Redesign 2.0: Workflow That Works. She currently leads gotomedia, a global leader in research-driven strategy and solutions for digital products and connected experiences. Kelly aims to simplify content for the tech-addicted new generation, hoping that stories of culture, history, and wisdom will be better understood. After three decades away, she returned to Seattle in 2020 and now lives in her childhood home with her energetic 85-year-old mother, Dee, her two teenage daughters, and a playful Bernedoodle named Suki. Information Source: Village Books | eventbrite

Sam Goto created the character Samurai Shigeru in the comic strip Seattle Tomodachi, telling the stories of the first Japanese immigrants and their descendants in the Pacific Northwest. His comics blend Japanese culture and tradition with his own experiences of balancing the samurai values of loyalty, honor, and honesty while pursuing the American dream. Author Kelly Goto pays tribute to her father’s artistic legacy by weaving his illustrations of history, family, and culture into an accessible narrative. For Kelly, compiling this work has been a journey of reconnecting with her cultural heritage and identity, culminating in a true coming home. Kelly Goto is a global lecturer, educator, and author of the industry classic Web Redesign 2.0: Workflow That Works. She currently leads gotomedia, a global leader in research-driven strategy and solutions for digital products and connected experiences. Kelly aims to simplify content for the tech-addicted new generation, hoping that stories of culture, history, and wisdom will be better understood. After three decades away, she returned to Seattle in 2020 and now lives in her childhood home with her energetic 85-year-old mother, Dee, her two teenage daughters, and a playful Bernedoodle named Suki. Information Source: Village Books | eventbrite

Join us in celebrating the wonderful Sarah Hawley for the release of her new novel, Servant of Earth! In the underground Fae realm, only the strongest and most ruthless have power—but a young human woman forced into a life of servitude is about to change everything. Kenna Heron is best known in her village for being a little wild—some say half feral—but she'll need every ounce of that ferocity to survive captivity in the cruel Fae court. Trapped as a servant in the faeries' underground kingdom of Mistei, Kenna must help her new mistress undertake six deadly trials, one for each branch of magic: Fire, Earth, Light, Void, Illusion, and Blood. If she succeeds, her mistress will gain immortality and become the heir to Earth House. If she doesn't, the punishment is death—for both mistress and servant. With no ally but a sentient dagger of mysterious origins, Kenna must face monsters, magic, and grueling physical tests. But worse dangers wait underground, and soon Kenna gets caught up in a secret rebellion against the inventively sadistic faerie king. When her feelings for the rebellion's leader turn passionate, Kenna must decide if she's willing to risk her life for a better world and a chance at happiness. Surviving the trials and overthrowing a tyrant king will take cunning, courage, and an iron will... but even that may not be enough. Sarah Hawley is the author of A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch, and A Werewolf's Guide to Seducing a Vampire. She has a master's degree in archaeology and has excavated at an Inca site in Chile, a Bronze Age palace in Turkey, and a medieval abbey in England. When not dreaming up whimsical love stories, she can be found reading, dancing, or cuddling her two cats. USA Today bestselling author Jo Segura lives in the Pacific Northwest with her doggo, who vies for her attention with his sweet puppy dog eyes whenever she’s trying to write. Her stories feature strong, passionate heroines and draw upon aspects of her life, such as her Mexican heritage and her fascination with archaeology. When she’s not writing you can find her practicing law, shaking up a mean cocktail, or sitting out on the patio doing Buzzfeed quizzes (though she doesn’t care what the chicken nugget quiz said–her favorite fruit is not banana). Can't make the event? No worries - pre-order a signed copy of Servant of Earth here! Information Source: Village Books | eventbrite

Join local author Elaine Miller Bond in the Readings Gallery for this free family event! Amidst a stunning and remote landscape of mountains and desert, THE PUPFISH HERO is the true story of a quick-thinking, young scientist, Edwin Phil Pister, who saved an entire species of fish using two five-gallon buckets! Read along to learn about the Owens pupfish, their brush with extinction, their desert oasis, and what it takes to be a fishery biologist. Elaine Miller Bond is the author of THE PUPFISH HERO, a picture book biography of courageous and compassionate biologist, Edwin Phil Pister. She is the author and photographer of WILD COLORS OF THE WEST, RUNNING WILD, and LIVING WILD, fun kids' board books that celebrate wildlife and wild places. She photographed THE UTAH PRAIRIE DOG, a scientific book by Dr. Theodore Manno. Her photographs have appeared on Discovery Channel Canada and publishing credits include Science, BBC Earth News, The American Naturalist, Scholastic (My Big World with Clifford), and Bay Nature Magazine. She got her start as Senior Science Writer for the University of California Natural Reserve System. Bond grew up far from pupfish, near Berkeley, California, and recently, moved to wildly inspiring Bellingham, Washington, where five Pacific salmon species have been documented running through town. Information Source: Village Books | eventbrite