What's playing at bars, coffeehouses and more in Bellingham and Whatcom County. Featured event: The What's Up! Magazine 15th birthday extravaganza takes place Saturday, March 2, with venues throughout Bellingham hosting free live music, including several all-ages shows.
Blue Horse Gallery, Cafe & Wine Bar
The Legendary Blue Horse Band
Friday, March 1, 7:00 p.m.
301 W. Holly St., Bellingham
What's Up Birthday Party Show with Louis Ledford & The Shadies
Saturday, March 2, 8:00 p.m.
301 W. Holly St., Bellingham
Boundary Bay Brewery
Paul Klein
Tuesday, March 5, 6:00 p.m.
FREE
1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham
Jazz Jam
Tuesday, March 5, 8:30 p.m.
FREE
1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham
Aaron Guest
Wednesday, March 6, 6:00 p.m.
1107 Railroad Ave., Bellingham
Cabin Tavern
Noise Toys, VR Trainers, Shrill
Friday, March 1, 9:00 p.m.
307 W. Holly St., Bellingham
Kodiak, Last Bastion, Leatherhorn, Baal Beryth
Saturday, March 2, 9:00 p.m.
307 W. Holly St., Bellingham
Edison Inn
Steve Meyer and Ben Starner
Friday, March 1, 8:00 p.m.
5829 Cains Court, Edison
Davidson Hart Kingsbery
Saturday, March 2, 8:30 p.m.
5829 Cains Court, Edison
Bow Diddlers
Sunday, March 3, 5:30 p.m.
5829 Cains Court, Edison
Firehouse Performing Arts Center
Firehouse Piano Series
Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m.
$10 for general and $5 for students
1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham
Fireside Martini Bar
Laura Overstreet and Joe Young
Saturday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.
416 W. Bakerview Road, Bellingham
Anissa Caprina with Myron Brown
Monday, March 4, 5:00 p.m.
no cover
416 W. Bakerview Road, Bellingham
Glow Nightclub
"Extend Your Weekend" every Sunday
Sunday, March 3, 8:00 p.m.
Free
202 E. Holly St., Bellingham
Green Frog
Nathaniel Talbot Quartet
Thursday, February 28, 9:30 p.m.
1015 N. State St., Bellingham
Mudflat Walkers, Robert Sarazin Blake & the Silver Shirts, John Elliott and Hillary Susz.
Friday, March 1, 7:00 p.m.
1015 N. State St., Bellingham
What's Up Magazine 15th Anniversary with Big Sur Stephen Ray Leslie and Old Day Creek The Ames
Saturday, March 2, 1:00 p.m.
1015 N. State St., Bellingham
Slow Jam
Sunday, March 3, 4:00 p.m.
1015 N. State St., Bellingham
Open mic
Sunday, March 3, 8:00 p.m.
1015 N. State St., Bellingham
Uncanny Valley
Monday, March 4, 8:00 p.m.
1015 N. State St., Bellingham
DJ Yogoman
Tuesday, March 5, 9:30 p.m.
1015 N. State St., Bellingham
David Buhler, Skerik's Bandalabra
Wednesday, March 6, 7:00 p.m.
$10
1015 N. State St., Bellingham
Honey Moon
Ben Fletcher CD release
Friday, March 1, 8:00 p.m.
1053 N. State St., Bellingham
The Penny Stinkers
Saturday, March 2, 8:00 p.m.
1053 N. State St., Bellingham
Pretty Little Feet
Monday, March 4, 8:00 p.m.
1053 N. State St., Bellingham
The Shadies
Tuesday, March 5, 8:00 p.m.
1053 N. State St., Bellingham
Open mic with Tad Kroening
Wednesday, March 6, 8:00 p.m.
1053 N. State St., Bellingham
iDiOM Theater
City of Lost Children
Thursday, February 28, 8:00 p.m.
$10
1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
Jalapenos Family Mexican Restaurant-Fairhaven
Chuck Dingée at Jalapeno's in Fairhaven
Saturday, March 2, 8:00 p.m.
free
1007 Harris Ave., Bellingham
Jansen Art Center
Paul Klein
Thursday, February 28, 5:30 p.m.
No Cover
321 Front St., Lynden
Kulshan Brewing Company
Sam Chue Music Project and Wyatt Parks & The Mute Choir
Saturday, March 2, 4:00 p.m.
2238 James St., Bellingham
The Devilly Brothers
Sunday, March 3, 7:00 p.m.
2238 James St., Bellingham
Ed Burton
Wednesday, March 6, 7:00 p.m.
2238 James St., Bellingham
Lighthouse Bar & Grill at Hotel Bellwether
Rane Nogales Trio
Sunday, March 3, 4:30 p.m.
One Bellwether Way, Bellingham
McKay's Taphouse
David's Drinking Band
Thursday, February 28, 8:00 p.m.
1118 E. Maple St., Bellingham
Chuck and Joe at McKay's Taphouse
Tuesday, March 5, 8:00 p.m.
1118 E. Maple St., Bellingham
Mount Baker Theatre
Whatcom Symphony Orchestra - Sarah Chang Returns!
Sunday, March 3, 3:00 p.m.
$12/40/49
104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham
Whatcom Symphony Orchestra 2012-2013 Season
Sunday, March 3, 3:00 p.m.
104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham
Old World Deli
Live Music at Old World Deli
Saturday, March 2, 6:00 p.m.
No cover
1228 N. State St., Bellingham
Paso Del Norte Restaurant
DJ DGAS
Friday, March 1, 9:00 p.m.
758 Peace Portal Dr., Blaine
Redlight Wine Bar & Coffee Roasters
2/7 An Evening with Rattletrap Ruckus
Thursday, February 28, 8:00 p.m.
Free
1017 N. State St., Bellingham
Corey Urlacher and Jacob Cass
Friday, March 1, 6:00 p.m.
1017 N. State St., Bellingham
3/2 What's Up! 15th Birthday Extravaganza! Falling Upstairs, Uh OH, Sunshine - FREE!!
Saturday, March 2, 10:00 p.m.
Free!
1017 N. State St., Bellingham
Redlight Sunday Game Night!!! Delicious Drinks! Warm Bar! Friendly Friends!
Sunday, March 3, 7:00 p.m.
free
1017 N. State St., Bellingham
Skylark's Hidden Cafe
Chad Petersen & Friends
Thursday, February 28, 8:00 p.m.
free
1308 11th St., Bellingham
Stella
Chuck Dingee
Friday, March 1, 5:00 p.m.
311 E. Holly St., Bellingham
Chivalry Timbers
Friday, March 1, 8:00 p.m.
311 E. Holly St., Bellingham
Alyssa Springs Middle Eastern Bellydance
Saturday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.
311 E. Holly St., Bellingham
The Fountain Bistro
Mike Marker
Wednesday, March 6, 6:00 p.m.
1910 Broadway, Bellingham
The Main Street Bar and Grill
JP Falcon Grady
Thursday, February 28, 7:00 p.m.
2005 Main St., Ferndale
The Shakedown
What's Up! 15th birthday party! Black Eyes & Neckties, The Cheeps, Sugar Sugar Sugar and Dirty Bird Cabaret
Friday, March 1, 9:00 p.m.
$10
1212 N. State St., Bellingham
What’s Up Magazine 15th Anniversary Local Show w/ Dog Shredder, Rookery, Bright Weapons, The Christopher Nunn Band
Saturday, March 2, 9:00 p.m.
Free!
1212 N. State St., Bellingham
POUND IT WEDNESDAYS! $1 well drinks, Jello/pudding shots, and PBR cans! With DJ Kommodore and DJ Special K
Wednesday, March 6, 9:00 p.m.
1212 N. State St., Bellingham
The Underground
Chris Eger Band and Aces Up
Thursday, February 28, 8:00 p.m.
$5
211 E. Chestnut St., Bellingham
Andy Koch's Pisces Party with Andy Badd Dog, Johnny Buffalo, Wedge Michaels, & Friends. Ralph Estes opens. Blond Ambition Belly
Friday, March 1, 8:30 p.m.
211 E. Chestnut St., Bellingham
The Wild Buffalo
Con Bro Chill, Wallpaper, Wishbone
Thursday, February 28, 9:00 p.m.
208 W. Holly St., Bellingham
March Fourth Marching Band, Skitnik
Friday, March 1, 8:00 p.m.
208 W. Holly St., Bellingham
What's Up! 15th Anniversary Party ft. Yogoman Burning Band, Snug Harbor, Keaton Collective, Prime Time Band, Cuff Lynx
Saturday, March 2, 8:00 p.m.
208 W. Holly St., Bellingham
The Green, New Kingston, Krsna
Sunday, March 3, 9:00 p.m.
$12
208 W. Holly St., Bellingham
Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside, Ravenna Woods
Tuesday, March 5, 9:00 p.m.
208 W. Holly St., Bellingham
Spin Jam
Wednesday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.
208 W. Holly St., Bellingham
Wild Out Wednesdays with Blessed Coast Soundsystem
Wednesday, March 6, 9:00 p.m.
208 W. Holly St., Bellingham
Village Inn Pub & Eatery
Karaoke
Friday, March 1, 9:00 p.m.
No Cover
3020 Northwest Ave., Bellingham
Western Washington University Performing Arts Center- Concert Hall
The Postal Service: 10th Anniversary Laser Light Show
Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m.
$4 with WWU ID // $5 general
516 High St., Bellingham
Ben Gibbard
Sunday, March 3, 8:00 p.m.
516 High St., Bellingham
WWU Underground Coffeehouse
Shelby Earl with Sam Chue
Wednesday, March 6, 8:00 p.m.
in the Viking Union Bldg, Bellingham
Submit events to our live music calendar at calendar.bellinghamherald.com. Be sure to check the "music" category to get your event listed online and in print every Thursday in Take Five, The Bellingham Herald's arts and entertainment guide.
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