Jun 17 Tuesday
We are protesting project 2025. TacomaRama marching band will join us for the next 4 years. We will meet each month on the Saturday closest to the 18th each month. Always 10am, always Reconciliation park. Feel loved and supported.
Join Childhood’s End Gallery for an exhibition of book arts in many forms; bound, unbound, unfolding from the walls, and suspended from the ceiling.“Summer Reading List” Featuring work by Susan Aurand, MalPina Chan, Lucia Harrison, Robin and Carmella Gumaelius, Randi Parkhurst, Shu-Ju Wang, and Suze Woolf.
Mandela: The Official Exhibition explores the life of the world’s most famous freedom fighter and political leader. His epic journey is told in a series of experiential galleries, from his rural childhood home through years of turbulent struggle against the apartheid regime, to his eventual vindication and final years as South Africa’s first democratically elected president.
An immersive and interactive experience, the exhibition features previously unseen films, photos, and the display of historical artifacts and personal effects on loan from the Mandela family, museums, and archives worldwide. This unprecedented exhibition offers fresh insights into the people, places, and events that formed Nelson Mandela’s character and the challenges he faced.
MOHAI will also highlight Mandela’s 1999 visit to Seattle and present a look at Seattle’s role in the anti-apartheid movement, including the work of the Seattle Coalition Against Apartheid. Mandela recognized Seattle as one of the first U.S. cities to boycott South African goods.
Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music unveils the profound legacy of Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul artists who shaped the soundscape of American culture and used their music as instruments of resistance, identity, and representation.
Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul embody the profound influence of African American music on culture and history. From the spiritual foundations and transformative movements of Gospel hymns to the revolutionary improvisations of Jazz, the Blues’ Southern roots rising from the Mississippi Delta, and Soul’s powerful amplification of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements, these genres have defined the unique sound and undying spirit of a nation that continues to echo through contemporary Black music today.
Join us for a fun and relaxed watercolor class where vou'll explore new techniques and experiment with vibrant colors. Perfect for all levels - no prior experience needed!
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Creative watercolor techniquemixing and blendingLayeringbalance between water and pigment
Join South Sound Dance Access for this fun opportunity for creative expression, strength building, and connection. Creative Contemporary Dance is an open-level dance class for adults of all ages drawing primarily upon Modern and Contemporary Dance techniques. In this class we will learn fundamentals of modern dance technique and dance composition concepts. Well learn fun routines each week and have opportunities to create dances together!
AGES 8 to 18! Learn to play bagpipes or side drum (snare), tenor drum, or bass drumfound in Highland Pipe Bands . No experience required.
Pipe Band School is for any kids interested in learning Highland Bagpipes or Scottish Drumming. Kids will learn music fundamentals and instrumental skills in a fun and supportive environment with an opportunity to join the NorthWest Junior Pipe Band.
NWJPB is Washington State's only competitive Pipe Band. They participate at Parades and Highland Games throughout Western Washington and British Columbia, and travel to Glasgow, Scotland to compete at the Pipe Band World Championships every third year.
June’s Words of a Feather: the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest
Step into a vibrant celebration where Whatcom County's most captivating poems come alive alongside stunning artwork they've inspired! For two decades, the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest has connected our community through the power of words—and this landmark anniversary exhibition showcases this creative partnership like never before.
Each year, distinguished judges carefully select exceptional poems from writers of all ages, transforming these literary gems into visual art for the entire community to enjoy on WTA buses. Now, Allied Arts brings this cherished tradition indoors with a special gallery exhibition featuring this year's winning entries alongside colorful artwork paired with memorable selections from past contests—creating a retrospective that honors both fresh voices and the rich poetic history of our community.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the complete experience through a commemorative anthology spanning ten years of winning compositions, alongside collections from celebrated local poets. Throughout June, the Whatcom Poetry Series will enhance your experience with engaging poetry readings and interactive workshops hosted in the gallery space.
Don't miss this extraordinary intersection of literary and visual arts that represents the heart and voice of our community. Come celebrate the creative spirit that continues to inspire Whatcom County!
You can find out more about the poetry contest at https://thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com/contest/. For any questions about the contest, email BoyntonPoetryContest@hotmail.com. Donations are always necessary to keep the contest running year after year.
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 x102 or gallery@alliedarts.org.
Join The Mountaineers for an unforgettable evening of real-life adventure and mountain rescue as Christopher Van Tilburg, author of Crisis on Mount Hood, takes the stage! Dive into gripping stories of the Hood River Crag Rats, America’s oldest mountain rescue team, and explore the harrowing realities of alpine search and rescue today.
In addition to the on-stage conversation, representatives from local Seattle Search and Rescue organizations will be tabling at the event, providing a unique opportunity to connect directly with those who perform life-saving work in the backcountry. Learn how you can support their missions—especially in the face of declining federal funding.
This event will educate, inspire, and empower. Whether you're a climber, hiker, or outdoor enthusiast, come connect with the people who keep our wild places safe—and learn how you can support them.
Get your tickets now!
General Admission - $15.00Mountaineers Member Admission (Members only) - $12.00General Admission and Signed Book - $38.00
The Mountaineers is a nonprofit outdoor community of 16,000 active members in the PNW. Since 1906, we've been getting people of all ages outside safely and responsibly. We host hundreds of volunteer-led monthly courses and activities to offer ways to get outside and connect with others and the natural world.
