First Fridays celebrate Bellingham’s diverse arts scene

Downtown Bellingham was alive with arts and music last night for First Friday, an opportunity for community members to not only tour the work of local artists but also enjoy a drink or live music at downtown businesses.Known as Art Walk before the pandemic, the event has expanded from a narrow focus on artist displays and galleries to include performances and featured restaurants.“We rebranded the event to First Friday as a way to showcase more businesses and encourage visitors to spread their