The second longest running Bellingham poetry group- poetrynight. Special features: KM Lighthouse + Ash Good ASH GOOD is a poet & priestess serving life-force at the intersection of story telling, ritual, meditation, mindful movement and energy play. She is the author of several chapbooks and full length collections of poetry including These things will never […]
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
Film Is Truth's Feminist Film Club presents: HERE TO BE HEARD: THE STORY OF THE SLITS is a film about the world's first all girl punk band who formed in London in 1976, contemporaries of The Clash & The Sex Pistols, they are the pioneering godmothers of the musical movement known as "Punky Reggae." The film tells the story of the band […]
Join us for a night of music and collaboration through woven connections! Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $8 admission supports the artists and the AltLib Hannah Mayree - Original banjo prog-folk music combined with participatory co-creation of musical harmony. Mayree is a storyteller and creates the musical backdrop weaving in folk music as a […]
Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $7 supports the artists and the AltLib Hooves & Beak returns to the AltLib with performances from India Glover and Seattle's Glass Heart String Choir! Hooves and Beak is a chamber-pop quartet led by harpist, Whitney Flinn, and joined by bass, violin, and percussion~ https://hoovesandbeak.bandcamp.com/album/white-teeth-ep Glass Heart String Choir […]
The second longest running Bellingham poetry group- poetrynight. All people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7 pm. You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 6:30-7:00. Not all works must be originals. Poetrynight got its start […]
Mental Health in all its complexities is a topic that impacts just about everyone... and yet is rarely talked about. Ableism, rooted in an assumed mental wellness, is prevalent even among communities that fight against other oppressive social norms such as hetero-patriarchy and institutionalized racism. For those of us experiencing depression, psychosis or any other […]
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
The IWW branch of Whatcom-Skagit is hosting a screening of Sorry to Bother You Come gather with your IWW comrades at the AltLib for a radical screening!
Join us for a night of poppin' fun! Bop and groove with local homies. Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $6 donation supports the artists and the AltLib Bridal Party: "Bridal Party make jangle pop riddled with desire and friendliness. Dual vocalists Suzannah Raudaschl and Joseph Leroux coo breezily over plucky guitars and a twitchy rhythm […]
The second longest running Bellingham poetry group- poetrynight. Leah Mueller is an indie writer and spoken word performer from Tacoma, Washington. She is the author of two chapbooks and four books. Her latest book, a memoir entitled “Bastard of a Poet” was published by Alien Buddha Press in June 2018. Leah’s work appears or is […]
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
Every Wednesday we host film screenings and typically default to cult classics and new experimental films. Screenings typically start at 8:00pm – Seating is limited, so bringing a pillow is recommended. 1980 jazz film by Robert Mugge documenting performances by Sun Ra and his Arkestra in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore, and also including interviews […]
Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $8 supports the artists and the AltLib Dream Otter is the musical project of "Midnight" Sam Bottman. club mage - a band of wizards from Bellingham. Comprised of four multi-instrumentalists and producers, club mage strives to blend contemplative tunes with lush hip-hop grooves. https://soundcloud.com/clubmage Bunny N Bear is a […]
The Alternative Library is proud to bring the traditional Russian folk group Altai Kai to Bellingham! Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $23 supports the traveling artists The members of Altai Kai are throat singing virtuosos, skilled in the different styles and variations of kai (the Altai word for throat singing) and folk instruments. Their […]
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International Workers of the World unite! Whatcom and Skagit IWW chapters host a monthly communion of comrades
The second longest running Bellingham poetry group- poetrynight. All people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7 pm. You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 6:30-7:00. Not all works must be originals. Poetrynight got its start […]
Mental Health in all its complexities is a topic that impacts just about everyone… and yet is rarely talked about. Ableism, rooted in an assumed mental wellness, is prevalent even among communities that fight against other oppressive social norms such as hetero-patriarchy and institutionalized racism. For those of us experiencing depression, psychosis or any other […]
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
Whatcom Peace and Justice as part of the The Bellingham Film Coalition on Wednesday, December 19th 8pm at The Alternative Library - 519 Maple Ave presents.... The 1979 Academy Award-nominated documentary “The War at Home” was one of the first documentaries to approach the Vietnam War era from the viewpoint of history, though it was still fresh and […]
The Artist’s Open Stage is a night of creative expression: a sharing of words, music, movement, and ideas. Please join us every third Thursday by performing or curling up on the couch and enjoying the variety of talent our community has to offer. Signups start at 7:00pm; performances start at 7:30pm RSVP and more info […]
A night of beautiful acoustic songwriting from Bellingham to the Canadian north~ Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $7 supports the artists and the AltLib Dana Sipos is an acclaimed songwriter's songwriter, creating music that is simultaneously delicate, slightly strange and completely mesmerizing. She inhabited the far Canadian north before going nomad. Dana tours extensively […]
Five unclassifiable, formless noise acts/// Doors at 7:00pm; noise at 7:30pm $6-10 at the door supports the artists and the AltLib Xenosterra Ecstatic/Afro-inspired Sci-fi Industrial complete with Modulation Wheel. You might want to dance to this Novichok https://www.facebook.com/novichokband/ Newly formed psychedelic noise rock trio infused with the free improvisational language of God. Kristal McKinstry and […]
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
Join us in our musical madness! This is a community gathering with a common vision of writing and sharing music with each other. All levels of musicianship are welcome, whether you are just starting or have been playing for years, feel free to join and connect! If you have any questions or comments contact Rawr: […]
Come vibe out to local bands to help kickstart Better Days, a nonprofit geared toward civilian PTSD awareness/treatment! Doors at 7:30pm Music at 8:00pm $6-12 sliding scale Great Snakes: https://soundcloud.com/thesegreatsnakes https://www.facebook.com/thesegreatsnakes/ Jackie: https://jackie6.bandcamp.com/ The Dawn Bombs: https://www.thedawnbombs.com/ https://thedawnbombs.bandcamp.com/ The AltLib is always all ages!
"Philosopholk" songstress Samara Jade is coming to the Bellingham Alternative Library and will be presenting an afternoon workshop on Vocal Play and Exploration, followed by an evening concert with her trio of upright bass and trumpet, featuring local cartoon character, Devin Beu! Workshop at 5pm - $10 Concert at 7:30pm - $6-12 sliding scale ~~~ […]