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  Seven free events to enjoy in the week ahead:
  
  1. Western Washington University’s Collegium Musicum group performs at 8 p.m. Friday at WWU’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall.
  
  2. Learn how textiles are made, from the farm to the final product, at a Mother’s Day Textile Festival on Saturday at Bellingham Farmers Market on Railroad Avenue between Chestnut and Maple streets.
  
  3. The Whatcom Association of Celestial Observers invites the public to view the sun safely, observe the moon and enjoy the night sky from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Boulevard Park.
  
  4. The North Sound Community Orchestra performs at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Kulshan Middle School, 1250 Kenoyer Drive.
  
  5. An exhibit of new paintings and drawings by Jennifer Eaton and Jason Williamson opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Smith and Vallee Gallery, 5742 Gilkey Ave., in Edison.
  
  6. Montreal-based journalist Taras Grescoe discusses her book “Bottomfeeder: How to Eat Ethically in a World of Vanishing Seafood” at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Elliott Bay Book Company, 101 S. Main St., in Seattle.
  
  7. Sheila Goldsmith, a veteran of San Francisco Bay Area’s Theatresports, offers “Learn to Think on Your Feet,” an introductory improv theater class for teens and adults, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mindport Exhibits, 210 W. Holly St.
  

‘The Man Who Fell Off His Bicycle’

IDiOM’s artistic director Glenn Apollo Hergenhahn presents some of his favorite original short plays at 8 tonight through Saturday, continuing May 15-17 at the iDiOM Theater, 1418 Cornwall Ave. Tickets are $5 for opening night, $10 for all other shows. For reservations, call 201-5464 or go to www.idiomtheater.com.

Friday, May 9

‘Brigadoon’

Northwest Washington Theatre Group presents Lerner and Lowe’s musical about an enchanted Scottish village that once every 100 years becomes visible to the outside world, showing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and May 16-17 at the Blaine Performing Arts Center, 975 H St. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 children in advance, $1 more at the door. For reservations or more information, call 715-7237 or visit www.nwtg.org.

Saturday, May 10

Swing Connection Big Band

The 20-piece ensemble showcases a historical revue of the relationship between blues and jazz styles from 2 to 4 p.m., directed by clarinetist and saxophone player Bob Storms, with narration by Don Phillips, at the First Baptist Church of Bellingham, 110 Flora St. Admission is $5. For more information, call 656-5037 or 714-0054.

Sunday, May 11

Big Rock Garden Party

The Big Rock Garden Committee welcomes visitors, particularly mothers, to the opening of the annual outdoor sculpture exhibit, featuring live music by Juba Marimba, refreshments and visits with the artists from 1 to 4 p.m. at the park, 2900 Sylvan St., on Alabama Hill. Parking is limited; take the free shuttle from Bloedel Donovan parking lot or park at Silver Beach School and take the trail to the park. For more information, call 778-7105.

Monday, May 12

Music of Remembrance

Paul Schoenfield’s work “Ghetto Songs,” based on the poetry of Polish troubadour Mordecai Getbirtig, who died in the Krakow ghetto, salon music by violinist Egon Ledec and Yiddish choral music are featured in this annual concert, taking place at 7:30 p.m. at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. A free, pre-concert talk begins at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $36, with discounts for seniors and youth. For reservations or more information, call (206) 365-7770 or go to www.musicofremembrance.org.

Tuesday, May 13

‘The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron’

Actor and writer Robert Duback presents his one-man show in an attempt to answer the age-old question “What do women want?” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through May 15 and May 18, and at 6 and 9 p.m. May 16-17, at Mount Baker Studio Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St. Tickets are $45. For reservations, call 734-6080 or visit www.mountbakertheatre.com.

Wednesday, May 14

‘Chamber Music Now’

Whatcom Symphony Orchestra’s program for music students and amateur musicians presents a concert featuring Finnish cellist Jussi Makkonen at 7:30 p.m. at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Drive. Admission is $10 at the door. For more information, call 671-4589 or go to www.whatcomsymphony.com.