COCOA’S PICKS
‘Working’
7:30 p.m. March 21–22 and 28–29, and 2 p.m. March 30
Options High School, 2015 Franklin St.
There’s a lot to appreciate about Bellingham TheatreWorks’ upcoming production of “Working.” For starters, the musical celebrates the stories of normal working people: “receptionist, stonemason, schoolteacher, flight attendant, trucker, cleaning woman, migrant worker, editor, tech support and fast-food worker,” just to name a few. With media so often focused on the extraordinary, it’s refreshing to see a production that celebrates the everyman.
Secondly, “Working” is part of Options High Schools’ community-based learning mentorship program. About 20 adult actors from Bellingham TheatreWorks perform alongside the school’s youth, and the production itself takes place at Options’ brand-new, state-of-the-art theater. If you want to see these actors make some intergenerational magic, the show runs through Sunday, March 30. Info: bellinghamtheatreworks.org.
Girl Winter Film Series
3 p.m. Sunday, March 23
Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St.
By this point, most of us are familiar with the concept of “girl dinner”: an assortment of snacks, sometimes eclectic in flavor, but always delicious. (Not that anyone asked, but my favorite “girl dinner” usually involves ice cream and peanut butter).
The Girl Winter film tour takes the same approach, except with bite-sized sports movies instead of snacks. Its website describes the concept like this: “We wanted this film tour to be reflective of the dinners we love so much — short films that have range.”
On Tuesday, March 18, Backcountry Essentials is teaming up with Cascade Mountain Ascents and Grounding Truth Holistic Guiding to screen six shorts from the Girl Winter Film Tour. These “femme-forward” stories focus primarily on snow sports, but you don’t have to be a skier to appreciate them. Admission (and popcorn) is free, though donations are encouraged. Info: backcountryessentials.net.
Spring Makers Market at the Depot
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 22
Depot Market Square, 1100 Railroad Ave.
Flowers are (kind of) blooming, days are growing (slightly) longer and a new season of craft markets is upon us. You’ll spot several spring-themed markets pop up around town in the coming weeks — but Bellingham Makers Market is one of the biggest and best-attended of them all. On Saturday, March 22, their 90-plus vendors will take over Depot Market Square in downtown Bellingham, inviting the community to “support local makers as we welcome the season of renewal.”
A full vendor lineup hasn’t been released, but shoppers can expect to find brands like Cascadia Jewelry, Northwest Sparks, Mae Botanicals, Sunspot Creative, It’s the Sweet Things and Laurel Lavender Farms in attendance. It’s also worth noting that 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Bellingham Food Bank. Info: bellinghammakersmarket.com.
‘Live From Laurel Canyon’
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 21
McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon
The next big show at McIntyre Hall, “Live from Laurel Canyon,” is an evening of both songs and storytelling from the legacy of folk rock. It highlights the influential singer-songwriters who called Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles home in the ‘60s and ‘70s. This influential neighborhood was “a community of artists who would forge a new genre of music and forever change the look, sound and attitude of American pop music.”
You’ll recognize at least a few names associated with Laurel Canyon: The Mamas and The Papas, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and the Eagles are just a few. Bear in mind, however, that this event is more than just a tribute show. In addition to sharing unique interpretations of iconic songs, “Live From Laurel Canyon” will also walk audiences through the stories that inspired them. Info: mcintyrehall.org.
‘Serial Killers’
7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 22, 29 and April 5
Idiom Theater, 1417 Cornwall Ave.
It’s that time of year again: The Idiom Theater’s annual serial theater tournament is running through April 5, with seven teams competing for prize money — “and more importantly, the glory taking the Serial Killers crown.” Each week, competing teams present a short “episode” from a serial play, and the audience votes out their least favorite. Remaining teams continue their story the next week with new actors. (If you missed previous installments, never fear: The “recap team” will bring you up to speed on the plot.)
March 22 is week three, meaning there are just five teams left in the running. But for even higher stakes, make sure to also bookmark your calendars for the April 5 finale. Third, second and first place will be awarded to the last thespians standing.
Serial Killers has been running for two decades at the Idiom, making it a bona-fide Bellingham tradition. Last year’s winning play, “The Rat,” was developed into a full-fledged production during the 2024 summer season — but jury’s still out on who takes home the prize in 2025. Info: idiomtheater.org.
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Cocoa Laney is CDN’s lifestyle editor; reach her at cocoalaney@cascadiadaily.com; 360-922-3090 ext. 128.
