I checked out Make.Shift during last week's Downtown Walk and was blown away by the sheer variety…read moreof art offered here. From modern and contemporary to upcycled to textiles to photography...it's all represented in this spot. Art Walk is a great night to go because you can meet the artists in person and hear about their work and what inspires them.

Every community should have a creative center like Make.Shift to support local arts and music. The…read morespace is non-profit, all -ages, drug-free, and Make.Shift offers practice space to bands passing through for a small fee. Make.Shift is also home to "The Magic Van" a resource for bands looking to tour the PNW who lack access to a band van. This weekend they hosted a local craft fair where there was a button trade, multiple floors of local crafts, and I even picked up some vinyl. Additionally down in the lower level I found an alternative lending library (with zines of course) and some indie publications for sale. There was even an artisan guitar maker who took a break from his craft to talk about what he does. The whole experience was straight up cool. I will make sure to stop back in the next time I am in Bellingham and drop a few bucks in the donation jar because creative spaces like this enrich communities and support the arts for us all.

The art walk gallery tour was terrific and JP Falcon and David Tondi's live music made the evening…read moretruly wonderful.

This is a great art gallery, which features local artists working in various media. It's also an…read morearts "thrift store" with a back room full of partially used art supplies, tools, and other odds and ends which could become part of your next mixed media project. There's also a little movie theater off to one side that shows independent and art house films. The people who work here are very nice, and are doing great work to support their community. Don't miss this place if your'e doing a walk of downtown Bellingham!

I liked the Church so much that I joined. Great place for newcomers, made a lot of friends. Never…read moreleave on Sunday without a smile.

Fab food!!! Desserts, pastries, souvlaki!! When I went there was not a big crowd. Which was very…read morenice. Because it is a hot time of the year.

Every 3rd Friday through summer (and a Holiday Market in December) Downtown Bellingham Partnership…read moresponsors these unique night markets. Commercial street is blocked off, and you are treated to a family- friendly and FREE evening with something for everyone. The market kicks off at 7:00pm with entertainment and ends at 11:00pm with dancing in the streets. The entertainment, vendors and food trucks are different each month so you get to experience varied local artists, musicians, dancers and food. I love the diversity of Bellingham! The bars on the street open their doors and patios, and...instant beer garden with no hassles or special permits. The mood is festive and carefree. Arrive early and take advantage of FREE PARKING at the Parkade, then sprint up the stairs and the market is right there. I loved the entertainment, strolling the vendors, people watching on a beautiful summer evening. You really feel a sense of community on nights like this.

Located in the heart of downtown Bellingham, Depot Market Square is the ultimate event venue -…read moreespecially for festivals like (to name a few) April Brews Day, Brewers by the Bay, the Bellingham Pride Festival, Handbags for Housing, and the dozens of other events that occupy it throughout the year. Best known as home to the Farmer's Market, this venue is actually owned by the City of Bellingham and boasts any number of events in its unique indoor/outdoor setting. Outside there are long rows of covered areas to protect vendors from sun/rain, and inside the vast, naturally lit space is flexible enough for anything from meetings to weddings to dances. There are also convenient bathrooms, and up in the SE corner of the building you will find the Depot's only permanent resident: Ralf's Bavarian Pretzels. I've spent many an hour (perhaps even several entire days) at the Depot, and I never tire of its classic Bellingham vibe. See you at the next festival!

On the first Friday of every month (yes, even the rainy/snowy ones) the Downtown Bellingham…read morePartnership sponsors a lively walkabout featuring tours of various galleries, cafes, restaurants, bars, and pretty much anywhere art can be displayed. It's a fun and fantastic opportunity to experience the richness and diversity of our city's art community. There's no price for admission, and some of the galleries even offer nibbles, wine, and/or beer! The best part, though, is meeting the artists who come to show off their work in person. You can go to their website to download a map of each month's participating locations, or stop at the Downtown Bellingham office on Commercial St. for a printed copy. This is a serious must-do for anyone wanting to experience the Bham scene!

What has a great view, a beer garden, shows cool movies, and is absolutely free? Why, it's the…read moreRooftop Cinema! Sponsored by the Pickford Cinema and held about once-a-month during the summer, the Rooftop has been a family favorite event of ours for years. And it's only gotten better with time. They now have food vendors, a beer garden, and a HUGE blow-up screen - not to mention a great sound system. It's seriously THE place to see and be seen (and see a movie)! Bring yourself a chair, and a blanket 'cuz it does get a little breezy up there. We like to grab a pizza to go and eat it during the movie. Oh and parking is free too!

This is a cool event in a great location. Bring your blankets, chairs, and whatever else you need…read moreto be comfortable watching a movie on a blow up screen. Food vendors, a beer garden, and a few organizations are set up. I'd recommend not coming at the start of this event. It's pretty boring as there aren't many people and not much seems to happen. My friends and I ended up leaving to enjoy drinks downtown and came back later in the evening. Rooftop Cinema is free but you're encouraged to give a donation.

We just had our wedding after party at the Blue Room on a Friday night. It was incredible! They…read morewere so easy and amazing to work with before and during the event. The bouncer was hilarious and Ben our bartender was hands down one of the best people to have there. They accommodated are DJ and help set up with everything. I highly recommend if you are wanting to rent this space for an event. INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE! Thank you! Jolene and Joe Finnell

Unreliable & unethical.They book acts, collect money, then double book or cancel & decline refunds…read more Get your act together!