Events
HEALTH AND WELLNESS BELLINGHAM TRAIL MARATHON & HALFMARATHON NOVEMBER 4, 7:30 A.M.
If you’ve been looking for a race that encompasses the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer, the Bellingham Trail Marathon is that race. A variety of terrain, lake and forest views, and 5,000 feet of climbing make it a challenge. There is also a half-marathon (13.1 miles) and a kids race. Lake Padden Park 4882 S. Samish Way, Bellingham bellinghamtrailmarathon.com 39TH ANNUAL FOWL FUN RUN NOVEMBER 11, 10 A.M.
Mount Vernon’s annual Fowl Fun Run ups the ante for the competitive. There’s a plethora of prizes at the end of the 5K and 10K, including oldest and youngest finishers for each race, division winners, and special awards are given to runners who beat Tom Turkey in the 10K. Mount Vernon Christian School 820 W. Blackburn Rd., Mount Vernon 360.982.2934 | fowlfunrun.com GBRC TURKEY TROT 5K NOVEMBER 18, 9 A.M.
Feel better about having thirds at Thanksgiving by running the GBRC Turkey Trot 5K fundraiser. All proceeds will be donated to the Bellingham Food Bank. Parking will be very limited so plan. Squalicum Creek Park 1001 Squalicum Way, Bellingham gbrc.net
SPECIAL EVENTS CHOWDER BY THE CHANNEL NOVEMBER 4, 3 P.M.
Local restaurants compete to be crowned Best Chowder of Skagit Valley. Guests pay an $8 donation for admittance and for as much chowder as they wish to taste. You’ll only be able to vote once, so make it count! La Conner Middle School Gym 305 N 6th St., La Conner 210.422.1253 lovelaconner.com
BELLINGHAM HOLIDAY BOOK FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 11, 10 A.M.
Book lovers rejoice! It’s time for the 3rd Annual Bellingham Book Festival, where more than 20 local authors gather for readings and discussions. The festival is free and will include kid-friendly activities.
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what happens next. Watch your favorite characters embark on an entertaining journey. Everett Performing Arts Center 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett 425.257.8700 | villagetheatre.org THE GATEWAY SHOW NOVEMBER 5, 8 P.M.
Mount Baker Theatre 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham 360.734.6080 bellinghamholidaybookfestival.com
Five comedians perform their best sets. Then they go to an undisclosed location to get very high, and hit the stage again to perform another set. It’s good times had by all.
ALLIED ARTS FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS NOVEMBER 17–DECEMBER 24, 10 A.M.
This five-week-long festival features 100 artisans from the region. Artisans sell hand-made treasures and on the weekends there’s live music and art workshops for kids. Allied Arts Festival of the Arts 4145 Meridian St., Bellingham 360.676.8548 | allied arts.org
The Upfront Theatre 1208 Bay St., Bellingham 360.733.8855 | theupfront.com SHAKESPEARE ROCKS! NOVEMBER 16–18, 7 P.M. & NOVEMBER 19, 2 P.M.
The San Juan Community Theatre Family Theatre is performing a fun play about the discovery of William Shakespeare’s diary. There’ll be singing and plenty of humor — nothing like Hamlet.
SKAGIT WINE & BEER FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 18, 4 P.M.
At the 6th annual Skagit Wine & Beer Festival, guests will sip wine, beer, and spirits from all over Washington. Gourmet appetizers and chocolate samples will also be served. Eaglemont 4800 Eaglemont Dr., Mount Vernon 360.428.8547 | mountvernonchamber. chambermaster.com
San Juan Community Theatre 100 2nd St., Friday Harbor 360.378.3210 | sjctheatre.org
VISUAL ARTS RIVER ART: A PANEL DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 11, 2 P.M.
ANACORTES FARMERS MARKET HOLIDAY MARKET NOVEMBER 18–19, 10 A.M.
Stock up on late autumn produce and find unique holiday gifts at the Anacortes Farmers Market Holiday Market. Live music is scheduled and food booths will be set up to keep shoppers entertained and full. Port Warehouse End of Commercial Ave., Anacortes 360.293.7922 anacortesfarmersmarket.org
In this panel discussion, River Art: Painting, Sculpting and Writing Off the Grid, the latest generation of Skagit artists reveal their experiences of creating art while living on the Skagit River. Skagit County Historical Museum 501 4th St., La Conner 360.466.3365 | skagitcounty.net/museum DOCENT TOUR: PEOPLE OF SEA AND CEDAR NOVEMBER 18, 2:30 P.M.
Learn more about the permanent exhibition, People of the Sea and Cedar: A Journey Through the History and Cultures of the Tribes of the Northwest Coast at the Whatcom Museum.
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Lightcatcher Building, Whatcom Museum 250 Flora St., Bellingham 360.778.8930 | whatcommuseum.org
INTO THE WOODS THROUGH NOVEMBER 19, TIMES VARY
This musical mash-up of the original Grimm fairytales has audiences guessing
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