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Good morning, Bellingham. This is your Wednesday update from The Hamster Wheel.

It’s the last week of school for kiddos in Bham schools and parents everywhere are bracing for summer. 😉 

Have fun, and stay safe out there!

Nature, Community, Sasquatch, UAP

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Weather Forecast

Wednesday: 74°F 🌡️ 55°F | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 🌧️ 9% | 💨 SW 5 to 8 mph

Thursday: 67°F 🌡️ 53°F | 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy | 🌧️ 18% | 💨 SSW 6 to 12 mph

Moon Phases

Events, Updates & News Around Town

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Snack on Plants This Week

Are you vegan, vegan-curious, or maybe a lover of all foods? This week, June 9th – June 15th, select Bellingham restaurants and food trucks will be featuring delicious 100% plant-based options on the menu for Vegan Restaurant Week, sponsored by Bellingham VegFest.

Check out these “TOFU “CHAR SIU” BAO” 👇️ from Redlight Kitchen & Bar. That’s enough to get the mouth watering.

There’s a map of participating restaurants on the Bellingham Veg Fest website with photos and printable food guide. See you out there!

Thoughts on Slothy

Mikayla King, Western grade and writer for the WWU University Communication team, published a lovely take on Bellingham’s unique sloth mascot in her article “Why has the I-5 Sloth become the symbol of the city?” including thoughts from Assistant Professor of Anthropology Natalie Baloy.

“In some ways, Slothy is an apropos mascot for the City of Subdued Excitement. While the animal itself has no relevance to this place, its ecosystems or Indigenous cultures here, the sloth is certainly subdued and its sightings exciting.” Professor Baloy continued “…cheering for Slothy has become an anti-establishment gesture since WSDOT removal and the sloth’s return.” Be sure to read the article for Natalie’s full quote and Mikayla’s background on this fun story. 🦥 

In other news…

🚚 Food truck people!! The City of Ferndale is looking for food trucks to be part of their Summer of Fun season! If you're ready to serve up delicious eats and be part of the community excitement, they want to hear from you. 😀 

Interested? Contact Communication and Community Relations Officer Megan Juenemann at [email protected]

Food & Drink

Hamsters Gotta Eat

Performance Arts This Week

Dance of The Hamsters

LIVE ARTS & FILM

iDiOM Theater
Your Grace | Wed-Sun 7 pm

Mount Baker Theater
Opus’ Spring Showcase | Fri 7 pm; Sat 2 pm

Bellingham Theatre Guild:
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder | Fri, Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm

New Prospect Theatre:
The Silent Zoo | Thurs 7 pm

New Prospect Theatre:
Molly’s Comedy Cabaret – Disney Edition | Sat 7 pm

New Prospect Theatre:
To Whom It May Concern | Sun 7:30 pm

The Upfront Theatre
Various performances.

PARTICIPATORY DANCE

 Salsa & Bachata 
Salsa Collective - The Majestic - Sun 5:30 pm

 Tango  
Tango Practica - The Majestic - Wed 6:30 pm

 Other  
Sunset Silent Disco - Zuanich - Sat 8:00 pm
Contra - Everson Glen Echo Hall - Sat 7 pm
Open Floor Movement - Presence Studio - Sun 10:30 am
Family Dance Party - Boom! - Sun 10 am

Events & Nightlife

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FEATURED

Straight from the land of moose, maple, and modesty, Canadian Steam is a high-energy blend of musical comedy, ridiculous improv, and medium-hot lumberjack charm. Sounds fun eh?

WEDNESDAY

Soloists Recital, WCC Music Department - Students from Whatcom Community College's Associate in Music degree program perform selections from classic to modern repertoire. Support young performers.

Author Adam Roberts, Village Books - Celebrate Adam Roberts debut fiction novel, Food Person, with us Samantha Ferraro in the Readings Gallery. Drawing from his experience as a cookbook writer dive into this delectable comedy with him. Grab a seat.

Out Of Office, Skylark's - Skylark’s is hosting an after-hours social just for Bellingham’s remote workers, freelancers, and digital creatives — and you are invited! It’s your chance to close the laptop, grab a drink, and meet others who get the WFH life. RSVP to attend.

Wednesday Music & Trivia →

THURSDAY

The Hot Tomatoes, Boundary Bay Brewery - The Hot Tomatoes are a collaboration between Hot House Jazz Band and Bellingham Circus Guild. They perform songs and singalongs inspired by waltzes, western swing, and notable jazz both Djanjo and hot! Get your boogie on.

Author Coll Thrush, Village Books - A provocative retelling of shipwreck tales from the Northwest Coast, Wrecked includes stories of vessels that met their fate in the "Graveyard of the Pacific" and the meanings made of these events by both Indigenous and settler survivors and observers. Get the book with your seat.

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