June in Bellingham: markets, trivia nights and live music

Looking for fun events to experience in June? Here is your monthly roundup of key Bellingham events, festivals, trivia nights and live music this month. For a complete list of Whatcom County events, visit bellinghamherald.com/events.

Bellingham events

• Tides & Tunes at the Pier, a free outdoor acoustic concert at Central Avenue Pier, will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 5. The event is put on by the Downtown Bellingham Partnership on the first Fridays of June, July and August at 1211 Granary Ave.
• Aslan Brewing Co. is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a party from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Both Bellingham locations will host zodiac-themed parties with a draft-only beer release. The Aslan Brewpub at 1330 N Forest St. will feature flash tattoos, face painting and fish and chips. Aslan Depot at 1322 N State St. will have live music and tarot card readings.
• The Bellingham Farmers Market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through the third week of December at the Market Depot Square at 1100 Railroad Ave.
• The Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth nonprofit is hosting a fundraiser Saturday, June 20, the BAAY Summer Bash 2026. The event includes games, food and drinks, performances and other activities. Admission is by donation only. The all-ages event runs from 2 to 5 p.m. at 1401 Sixth St., #102.
• The Bellingham Dockside Market features fresh fish from local fishermen and a variety of vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6 and Saturday, June 20 at Squalicum Harbor, 2599 S. Harbor Loop Drive.

Trivia nights in Bellingham

These local restaurants and bars regularly hold trivia nights:

Live music in Bellingham

• Stone’s Throw Brewery has free live music for all ages from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout the month. For the lineup of artists, check the brewery’s website or Facebook page. Stone’s Throw Brewery is at 1009 Larrabee Ave.

• ​The Aslan Brewing Co. Depot welcomes local artists throughout the month. For the music lineup, check the schedule online. Aslan Brewing Co. Depot is at 1322 N. State St.
• Kulshan Brewing Company’s various breweries are hosting live music all month. For the music lineup and locations, check the schedule online.
• ​The Blue Room, a live music and event venue, regularly hosts live performers and performances, including jazz nights, local artists, and improv nights. Tickets are available online in advance. The Blue Room is at 202 E. Holly St.
• The Shakedown, a live music venue and bar, regularly hosts live music and performers. Tickets are available online in advance. The Shakedown is at 1212 N State St.
• Wild Buffalo House of Music, a live music and event venue, regularly hosts live music from a variety of bands and performers. Tickets are available online in advance. Wild Buffalo House of Music is at 208 W. Holly St.
• ​Bar Two Eleven, a bar and music venue, regularly hosts live music and concerts. Tickets are available online in advance. Bar Two Eleven is at 211 E Chestnut St.
• Admiralty Lounge, a restaurant and lounge, regularly has live music from a variety of musicians from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. Admiralty Lounge is at 100 N. Commercial St.

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Alyse Smith

The Bellingham Herald

Alyse Smith is a reporter at The Bellingham Herald covering retail, restaurants, jobs and business. If you like stories like this, please consider supporting our work with a subscription to our newspaper.