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While we are in transition and searching for a stable home base, we will continue to produce events with some of our neighborhood partners.

The AltLib Popup Series will present roving events to continue supporting expansive art projects and dig deep for uncommon cultural exchanges. If you’re interested in setting up a show with us, please read our booking page and send us an e-mail.

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Unist’ot’en Info Session – Updates from Indigenous Frontlines

Come to the Alternative Library to gather in solidarity and hear the latest information from the Wet'suwet'en people, who are currently defending their land amid continual trespasses from the Canadian government and gas companies trying to remove them from their land and force them to accept a gas pipeline that would run through their unceded […]

Volunteers’ Meetin’

Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!

Sounds of Siberia ::: TRADITIONAL MUSIC OF SAKHA AND TUVA

The Alternative Library is very excited to welcome back some of our Siberian friends for another incredible concert of traditional folk music of Sakha and Tuva! This show will be produced at the Firehouse Arts and Events Center and tickets are limited! Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm General Admission - $18 Advance tickets are […]

Sounds of Siberia: Throat Singing and Jaw Harp Workshop

Following up from the previous evening's concert, Sounds of Siberia ::: Traditional MUSIC of SAKHA and TUVA, come join both Yuliyana and Nachyn at the Alternative Library for a two-part workshop that will cover basic techniques for both throat singing and playing the khomus (traditional jaw harp) ~ Participation in this class will be extremely […]

Making Waves – Synthesizer Workshop and Open Jam (SUB)

S.U.B. (Synthesist Union of Bellingham) returns! This is intended as a monthly workshop and group jam for folks with synthesizers and electronic instruments to plug in and play together, to encourage and grow the electronic music scene in Bellingham! Come show us what you got! Synthesizers / Circuit Bending / Pedal Building / ETC! We'll […]

Eugene Chadbourne

$15 supports the artists and the AltLib Doors at 7:00pm; Music at 7:30pm Eugene Chadbourne has been creating unique improvisational music since the early 1970's. He's performed with the Violent Femmes, Camper Van Beethoven, John Zorn, members of The Mother's of Invention, and many other music legends. He reinterprets American music and the popular song […]

Experimental Electronics ::: Carl Stone / Steve Sehman / Nice Train Sounds / Hortus Curo

Showcase of experimental electronic music. Lights all night from Ryan Rothaus! $6-10 supports the artists and the AltLib Doors at 7:30pm; Performances at 8:00pm CARL STONE Carl Stone is one of the pioneers of live computer music, and has used computers in live performance since 1986. He has been hailed by the Village Voice as […]

An Evening of Folk Music & Film with Behind the Mountain Yarns

Behind the Mountain Yarns is a film and curation project exploring the state of contemporary folk music and its relationship to place and community. The project was dreamed into being by Dana Anastasia and Kestral Laipply, two artists whose lives revolve around music and who perform together in their duo Twin Whistle. The artists produce […]

The Sons of Rainier / I Love You Avalanche / Whiting Tennis

This year for Leap Day Eve, and there's a beautiful show just down the street. Come join in a harmonius evening with music from The Sons Of Rainier, I Love You Avalanche and Whiting Tennis! Doors at 7:00pm; Music at 7:30pm $6-10 supports the artists and the AltLib ~~~ The Sons Of Rainier (Duo) = […]

Beats & Rhymes: Hip-hop at the AltLib

Eclectic bill of underground hip-hop at the new location of the Alternative Library featuring some of Bellingham's best Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B artists. Featuring: KLEFTO Estimate IMA Hunter Gillam Bf knowhere CHVRNS Saturday, February 29th || 7:30pm All Ages || $6 supports artists and the AltLib