Dec 05 Saturday
What The Dance presents
GRAPEVINE GROOVE: An Early Evening Motown-Inspired Party Of 60s-80s R&B, Funk, And Soul
Ain't Too Proud To Party, sweet Seattle!
📍 Nectar Lounge
🎸 Saturday, December 5
🎶 5pm - 8pm
🪩 21+
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DJ @_itsmills will have us grooving to the legendary sounds of Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, DeBarge, KC & The Sunshine Band, Cameo, The Gap Band, The Time, James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic, and more! 💫
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The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and flair for live performance.
The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries as founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band with Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) – instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation within the band that is re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques while exploring the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync.
The Bad Plus is set to release their 18th album via Mack Avenue Records on Friday, November 8th.
*6:30PM EVENING BELLINGHAM* We're back in Bellingham by popular demand. After hearing from so many fans up north, we will be back in Bellingham to bring you that Vince Guaraldi/Charlie Brown goodness live at FireHouse Arts & Events Center, presented by Jazz Center of Bellingham. Two shows: 2pm and 6:30pm
Welcome to the rock! This exuberant, Tony Award–winning musical has captivated audiences around the world with its astonishing true story of kindness in the face of crisis.
On September 11, 2001, nearly 7,000 airline passengers were unexpectedly diverted to the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland. Overnight, strangers from across the globe found themselves stranded far from home—but the people of Gander answered uncertainty with compassion and generosity, opening their hearts, their homes, and even (and unforgettably!) their bar. As cultures collided and nerves frayed, this unlikely international sleepover transformed into a powerful celebration of connection and resilience.
Brimming with humor, heart, and a soaring Celtic-inflected score, Come From Away captures five unforgettable days when a small town showed the world what generosity means. It’s an uplifting celebration of compassion, resilience, and our ability to come together when it matters most—a story guaranteed to restore your faith in humanity.
Phil Connors, a seasoned big-city weatherman, is frustrated to be to reporting the annual Groundhog Day Ceremony in small town Punxsutawney, PA. His arrogance and cynicism are in direct opposition to the cheery townsfolk, who are ready for their favorite Groundhog to not see his shadow and welcome an early spring. After disdainfully covering the rodent's negative forecast, he awakens the next day only to discover it's February 2 once more. Will Phil accept that he is doomed to repeat the same day over and over again? Or will he find the courage to change himself and his fate?
Audience Notes: Some adult language, death, gunshots, smoke effects, flashing lights, Suicidal Ideation.
BEATLECONCERT brings the Beatles’ most innovative, never-performed-live music—from Revolver to Abbey Road—to the stage in an intimate, acoustic show during BIMA’s Winter Night Market. This is the closest you’ll get to hearing the Fab Four’s studio masterpieces live!
BEATLECONCERT performs without costumes and no fake accents—just the songs themselves, treated as the powerful, evocative experience they deserve. The band is made up of some of Seattle’s most accomplished musicians, with credits alongside Dave Matthews and members of Pearl Jam, The Head and the Heart, and more.
For this BIMA performance, expect an unplugged experience with a more intimate, acoustically oriented rendition of these iconic songs.
ABOUT BEATLECONCERTBEATLECONCERT pays tribute to Beatles’ later years, essentially their most innovative music created in the studio and never played live.
Comprised of some of Seattle’s best known musicians, members of the BEATLECONCERT band have accompanied well known names such as Dave Matthews, members of Pearl Jam, The Head and the Heart, and more.
The BIMA show presents the “unplugged” version of the band, which features a more intimate, acoustically oriented show.
Masterworks Choral Ensemble December concert!
Concert: Hope Will Not FailDate: December 5, 2026Time: 7:30 PMLocation: The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Buon Natale: An Italian Christmas
Celebrate the beauty and spirit of the season with Buon Natale: An Italian Christmas, a choral program inspired by Italy’s sacred music and folk traditions. This festive concert moves from intimate prayer to joyful celebration, revealing the many colors of Italy’s Christmas through music both reflective and exuberant.
The program opens with Giuseppe Verdi’s Ave Maria, a deeply expressive setting of quiet reverence and serenity. From there, we enter the devotional world of Ottorino Respighi’s dramatic tableau Laud to the Nativity, which tells the wonder of the Christmas story through rich harmonic language and ancient sacred inspiration.
Next is Francesco Paolo Frontini’s Eight Christmas Songs of the Sicilian People, arranged by Howard Arman—a vivid collection of Sicilian carols filled with folk energy, warmth, and communal joy. The program concludes with Barlow Bradford’s arrangement of Santa Lucia, a heartfelt and expressive Sicilian hymn that brings the musical journey to a resonant close.
The evening caps off with our traditional candlelight finale, a cherished moment of shared reflection and quiet beauty that closes the concert in a spirit of peace and togetherness.
Get ready to vibe live with Lamar Lofton and Leifo & dem – an epic night you don’t wanna miss!Hideout Presents ... "Lamar Lofton Presents" ... Leifo & demLeif Totusek (guitar) and Ngoma Numu (drums)Get ready for a night to remember at The Hideout with Lamar Lofton bringing you the freshest vibes! Dive into the sounds of Leifo & dem as they take the stage live. This is an in-person event you won't wanna miss—good music, good energy, and good times all around. Grab your crew and come through for some unforgettable beats and chill vibes!
