Volunteers’ Meetin’
Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WAEvery Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
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EVENTS CALENDAR
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.
WEEED / Forest Ray / Supermissive
Join us for a weird/wired Wednesday of PNW experimental psych rock! $6-10 sliding scale supports the artists and AltLib AltLib is always All Ages~ WEEED is a quintet of experimental musicians on double drum sets, percussion, bass, guitar, flute, synthesizers, vocal harmony and ambient live looping. https://weeed.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH5xxVoq4g8 Forest Ray is a psychedelic rock project […]
Dadweed / Lipstitch / Cat Valley
Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WADADWEED "Dadweed blend elements of pop, rock, and emo with a 90’s aesthetic to create their unique take on a classic four-piece rock band lineup." - Northern Transmissions (https://northerntransmissions.com/tag/dadweed-idiwr/) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAmJp2di_xs&feature=youtu.be https://dadweed.bandcamp.com/ With local support from: LIPSTITCH 4 friends who started as a Joan Jett cover band. Now we're writing our own tunes with […]
$6 – $10
Poetrynight
The second longest running Bellingham poetry group – Poetrynight. All people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7pm. You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 7-7:30. Not all works must be originals. Poetrynight got its […]
Volunteers’ Meetin’
Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WAEvery Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
The Dawn Bombs / ings / Smooth Kiwi
Join us for a night of groove-infused pop music, with sets from The Dawn Bombs, ings, and Smooth Kiwi! Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $6-10 supports the artists and the AltLib! The Dawn Bombs - B'ham born blend of indie rock, groovy pop and and sweet/savory homebaked fusion. https://www.thedawnbombs.com/ ings - Inge Chiles is […]
Indigenous Strategies for Community Liberation
These can be depressing and scary times in the USA, but this is also a really good opportunity to dissect our realities and begin to figure out what we are going to do to build the world in which we do want to live. This workshop/presentation will help us learn from one another while pushing […]
Caminando Hacia La Autonomia (Walking towards Autonomy)
Cherán is a Purépecha indigenous community in Michoacán, Mexico. Beginning in 2000 organized crime infiltrated the town. With time the presence of narco-traffickers and their power grew substantially. They began to raze the precious forests surrounding the community. When community members tried to defend the forests they were assassinated or kidnapped. The forest was devastated […]
Out of Style ::: Upcycled and Vintage Fashion Show
Out Of Style - Upcycled and Vintage Fashion Show $6 -10 admission supports the artists and the AltLib Featuring an upcycled designer and vintage thrift market, and followed by a runway walk with local designers! MARKET - 7:30pm RUNWAY - 9:00pm DANCE - 11:00pm Featuring work from: Piper Crabtree Rugged and REclaimed Siri Beckmen Mitchell […]
Poetrynight ft Joy Wright
The usual open mic, signups start around 7pm and we'll have a short intermission after our featured poet. Featuring J. L. Wright. J. L. Wright, international poet, shares her experience with the world while encouraging others to find their voice. She always finds a way to connect to others in a way that is meaningful. […]