You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Revised)
2026-01-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Based on The Comic Strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes and celebrate the joy of friendship.
Tickets $15 You,re A Good Man Charlie Brown via ThunderTix

The Rage of Achilles
2026-01-22 19:00 - 2026-01-25 21:00
Achilles, in his rage and pride, breaks the script, and refuses outright to give back Hector’s body to his grieving father Priam. This forces Homer to step in and make Achilles relive the story of his life leading up to this point in the hope that this journey will help reawaken Achilles’ empathy and cool the fires that rage within his heart. The Rage of Achilles is a play following the life, love, and mistakes of Achilles, one of, if not the most famous hero in the West. Despite this popularity, Achilles’ story outside of the Iliad is not well known, and is rarely told. This play follows Achilles’ life from meeting Patroclus all the way to his final conversation with Priam. All through the eyes of Achilles himself as he relives it alongside his guide Homer. This is a queer written piece and focuses heavily on the legendary love between Achilles and Patroclus. Alongside that sugary sweet goodness though, is the harsh reality of Achilles’ actions of enslavement, brutality, and sexual assault.
Ticket $15: The Rage of Achilles via ThunderTix

Hiroya Tsukamoto: A Journey Through Strings & Stories
2026-01-25 14:00 - 17:00
Experience the spellbinding artistry of Hiroya Tsukamoto / a master of fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural boundaries.
Praised by Acoustic Guitar Magazine for his “delicate, fluid, and beautifully details” style, Hiroya’s music weaves intricate melodies with poetic narratives, creating an unforgettable, soul-stirring performance.
Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker, but a soulful and transcendent performer, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life.
Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City, NHK Television, International Storytelling Center and United Nations, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022.
“Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey ” -Boston Herald
“…chops, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!” -Jazz Review.com
Tickets $35 Advanced / $30 Day of Show Hiroya Tsukamoto: A Journey Through Strings & Stories via Thunder

Caitlin Canty Album Release Tour
2026-01-29 19:30 - 21:30
Caitlin Canty’s songs harness the grit and spark at the heart of American music, tempered with a voice both haunting and distinct. Her new record, Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove (October 2025) marks a return to her roots, a grittier and more electric Americana sound. Recorded live in the studio while nearly 8 months pregnant with her second child, the songs can be seen in the light of major shifts in Cantys life, from pre-parenthood city life in Nashville to present day raising a young family on a mountain in southern Vermont. She is currently touring Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove with her four-piece band.
Since the release of her critically-acclaimed Reckless Skyline in 2015, Canty has put thousands of miles on her songs, touring throughout the U.S. and Europe. A constant collaborator, as a cowriter with Jamey Johnson and Peter Bradley Adams, she also appears on albums by Joy Williams, Jeffrey Foucault and Darlingside. She has performed at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, FreshGrass, Tonder and Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots festivals and won the Telluride Troubadour songwriting competition at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 2015. Her song, Get Up, was nominated for Song of the Year in the Folk Alliance International Music Awards and was featured on NPR Musics, Songs We Love. Her songs have appeared in film and TV, including Rainmaker, House of Cards, Money Heist, and Rebuilding, and have garnered over 40 million streams on Spotify alone.
“Dreamy and daring” ROLLING STONE
“A beautiful voice both strong and deliberate. Her stage presence is radiant and her songs pack a big lyrical punch” NO DEPRESSION
“Caitlin Canty mixes a gritty side with aching ballads” WORLD CAFE
“Profound musical and lyrical authenticity sets Canty apart [and] draws so many of the acoustic worlds greatest artists into her corner” THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION
Tickets $30 Advanced / $35 Day of Caitlin Canty: Album Release Tour via ThunderTix

An Evening with the Stephanie Anne Johnson Duo
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:30
Pacific Northwest Americana songwriter and performer Stephanie Anne Johnson’s (they/them) voice is like a prayer. It’s the kind of sound that makes you feel renewed, refreshed, and in love with the higher spirits of the planet. It’s a sound you can bask in, that can wash over you and regenerate the best of you all at once. And they have wowed judges on the immensely popular NBC TV series, The Voice, showcasing their gifts.​
New studio album ‘Sing,baby!’ was released on October 17th, 2025.
Stephanie Anne Johnson has opened for acts that include political figure Bernie Sanders, and artists such as The Indigo Girls, Macy Gray, Mavis Staples, Taj Mahal, Robert Cray, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Steve Earle, Cedric Burnside, and Mason Jennings among many others.
Tickets $25 Advanced / $30 Day of Show: An Evening with the Stephanie Anne Johnson Duo via ThunderTix

Cupid's Island
2026-02-07 19:30 - 21:00
Cupid’s Island is a fast-paced improvised comedy show spoofing the drama, desire, and absolute chaos of reality dating TV.
A group of singles are dropped into a sun-soaked villa where love is a competition, coupling up is survival, and every glance could mean betrayal. Guided by audience suggestions, the cast creates outrageous romances, shocking couples, cringeworthy challenges, and dramatic break-ups—all completely made up on the spot.
Will true love win, or will everyone get rejected? Expect big emotions, bigger egos, and zero shame in this hilarious parody.
Make it a full day of Improv with Playful Connections – A joyful improv experience for couples and friends who want to laugh, connect, and grow closer.
We are an all ages venue. Shows with “mature content” or “recommended for” will be advertised accordingly.
Tickets: Cupid’s Island | The Upfront Theatre

Punch Line
2026-02-07 21:30 - 23:00
Get ready for spontaneous comedy at its best! Punch Line is a short-form show with a variety of improvised word games which will keep you on your toes. Audience members provide the wackiest words, and our quick-thinking performers use them to create scenes full of unexpected laughs and outrageous moments. Enjoy witty banter and surprising punch lines! It’s a hilarious, unpredictable ride and no two shows are ever the same. Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt — the fun starts when YOU fill in the blanks!
Tickets: Punch Line | The Upfront Theatre

An Evening with Sparrow Smith & the Resonant Rogues
2026-02-12 20:00 - 22:00
Sparrow Smith, a multi-instrumentalist based in Marshall, NC, is well loved for her evocative songwriting, tasteful banjo playing, epic accordion chops, and striking outfits. A longtime member and leader of multiple bands (most notably Resonant Rogues) with Keith Josiah Smith, her husband and collaborator, Sparrow is stepping out under her own name with a new album of Appalachian originals. Her journey into old time started in her late teens with freight trains and Tommy Jarrell tapes, and her musical taste is also inspired by a lifelong love of dance. When not on tour, Sparrow can be found in the North Carolina mountains where she teaches Womens Basic Carpentry and is building her own house from scratch.
Matt Heckler is opening.
Matt Heckler is the fiddle player you wish still existed. Hailing from the Catskill Mtns, a physiographic subrange to the Appalachian chain, Heckler has been embraced by mountain music and culture from early on. Self-taught on fiddle, banjo and guitar, he can weave together a night of songs from all over the world. Swaying from an acapella Irish ballad to a rowdy Romani fiddle tune, Heckler has taken on a style of writing that sounds timeless, rustic and entirely his own.
Tickets $22 Advanced / $27 Day of: An Evening with Sparrow Smith via ThunderTix

Cupid's Island
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:00
Cupid’s Island is a fast-paced improvised comedy show spoofing the drama, desire, and absolute chaos of reality dating TV.
A group of singles are dropped into a sun-soaked villa where love is a competition, coupling up is survival, and every glance could mean betrayal. Guided by audience suggestions, the cast creates outrageous romances, shocking couples, cringeworthy challenges, and dramatic break-ups—all completely made up on the spot.
Will true love win, or will everyone get rejected? Expect big emotions, bigger egos, and zero shame in this hilarious parody.
Tickets: Cupid’s Island | The Upfront Theatre

Cupid's Island After Dark
2026-02-13 21:30 - 23:00
In this After Dark edition of Cupid’s Island, the stakes—and the laughs—are turned way up. This fast-paced improvised comedy show spoofs the drama, desire, and chaos of reality dating TV… for a mature audience.

A group of singles are dropped into a sun-soaked villa where love is a competition, coupling up is survival, and every flirtatious glance could spark betrayal. Guided by audience suggestions, the cast creates outrageous romances, shocking pairings, cringeworthy challenges, and dramatic break-ups—all completely made up on the spot.

Will true love win, or will everyone get rejected? Expect big emotions, bigger egos, and zero shame in this hilarious, adult-tinged parody of reality romance.
Tickets: Cupid’s Island After Dark | The Upfront Theatre

Cupid's Island Valentine's Day
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:00
Cupid’s Island is a fast-paced improvised comedy show spoofing the drama, desire, and absolute chaos of reality dating TV.
A group of singles are dropped into a sun-soaked villa where love is a competition, coupling up is survival, and every glance could mean betrayal. Guided by audience suggestions, the cast creates outrageous romances, shocking couples, cringeworthy challenges, and dramatic break-ups—all completely made up on the spot.
Will true love win, or will everyone get rejected? Expect big emotions, bigger egos, and zero shame in this hilarious parody.
Tickets: Cupid’s Island Valentine’s Day | The Upfront Theatre

Saturday Night High Valentine
2026-02-14 21:30 - 23:00
oin us as we celebrate in the City of Subdued Excitement with an improvised, special Valentine’s Day, stoner-comedy! We’ll kick off the night with some of our favorite improv games with a highlarious twist. Expect wild characters, lots of giggles, no filter, and unpredictable twists, all fueled by… well, you know. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the vibes, or the sheer absurdity, this show will be highly entertaining.
18+ Event. See our Upcoming Shows for all ages options.
In WA state it is illegal for anyone under age 21 to buy, possess, or use cannabis. It is illegal to use cannabis in public, this includes, smoking, vaping, or eating edibles as you’re walking around outside. The Upfront Theatre does not allow outside food or beverages and smoking indoors is not permitted. Thank you!
Tickets: Saturday Night High Valentine | The Upfront Theatre

To Whom It May Concern
2026-02-15 19:30 - 21:00
Tickets: “To Whom it May Concern” via ThunderTix

The Paperboys
2026-02-18 20:00 - 22:00
When you think of Canadian music, who are the first contemporary artists that come to mind?
Is it a globe-touring sextet that, in a single set, can be counted on to stomp through Celtic reels, traditional Mexican folk, fiddle tunes, New Orleans brass band music, classic pop songcraft, bluegrass, and even a philosophical waltz or two, before bringing it all home with a Latino/West African singalong?
I didn’t think so.
Is it a fearless, freewheeling band sometimes referred to as the “Los Lobos of Canada,” veterans of an estimated 4,300 shows since the band’s 1992 formation?
What if I told you that this band doesn’t just exist—they flourish, and have been converting full concert halls of indifferent strangers into devoted fans for the last 30 years?
The name of this musical collective is The Paperboys. They are a Canadian treasure.
The heart of The Paperboys is a trio of gifted songwriters and musicians: Founder Tom Landa, a fedora-hatted vocalist/guitarist/bandleader who immigrated from Mexico to Canada in his teens; Kalissa Landa, a lifelong fiddler/vocalist with a preternatural command of melody; and Spirit of the West’s flautist/guitarist/vocalist Geoffrey Kelly, already a
Canadian musical icon when he hopped on the P’boys bus in 1997.
Though by no means a jam band, The Paperboys reinvent their show every time they step onstage. Once the band agrees on the opening song, there is no set list. The song finishes, the crowd reacts, Landa reads the room, and the journey begins. Every night. The world has changed seismically since 1992, but The Paperboys fan base has stuck with the band, and
grown. “It goes beyond perseverance,” Landa says about the band’s legacy, “and into some kind of connectivity and resonance we have with people. We’ve created a community.”
Though best known for their live show, The Paperboys also have another ace up their sleeve:
A deep and impressive discography. The band has released 10 recordings—including the
Juno Award-winning Molinos—receiving accolades from MOJO Magazine and fRoots
Magazine along the way. They’ve been two-time recipients of the West Coast Music Award, composed scores for two films, and been nominated for a Leo Award for best original song in the Hong Kong/Canada film release, Lunch With Charles.
Although perennially adored and praised by alternative media and national radio networks
NPR and CBC, commercial success has eluded the band. Undaunted, The Paperboys have kept in perpetual motion, building a cult following through the impact of its incendiary live show and proud DIY spirit.

Even the pandemic couldn’t silence The Paperboys. Tom and Kalissa maintained a warm connection with their homebound fans by posting their now-legendary Slipper Sessions online, playing gorgeous, stripped-down versions of their repertoire, with their kids and cats sometimes wandering through the margins of the videos.
“There are many ways to define success,” Landa says. “ I get to make music with people I
love, tour and see the world, and connect with people through song. I can hang my hat on that.”
Tickets: The Paperboys via ThunderTix

APHRODITE: Cabaret Atelier's Winter Showcase
2026-02-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-20 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-02-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-21 21:00 - 23:00
Step into the realm of APHRODITE: Cabaret Atelier’s winter showcase devoted to love in all forms. This timeless evening weaves through dance, acrobatics, and burlesque to move through romance, longing, envy, and wrath.
This celebration of movement, bodies, and our cabaret community is the capstone to our sessions for the season. This production features a stunning showcase of our emerging performers from our NOVA performance track programs, featured guest performers, and instructors from the Cabaret Atelier dance studio in downtown Bellingham, WA.
*4 SHOWS*
Friday Feb 20th, 6:30PM
Friday Feb 20th, 9PM
Saturday Feb 21st, 6:30PM
Saturday Feb 21st, 9PM
Tickets: Buy tickets – APHRODITE • Feb 20th & 21st • 6:30 & 9PM – New Prospect Theatre

The Plight of a Woman: What We Inherit, What We Endure, What We Rewrite: A Zimbabwean Story with a Universal Echo
2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00
The Plight of A Woman is a powerful international tour by multidisciplinary artist and cultural storyteller Helen Masvikeni. Through a dynamic blend of narrative, movement, music, and visual storytelling, this experience examines the forces that shape identity, expectation, voice, and liberation—rooted in Zimbabwean culture yet resonating with all people.
While centered on the lived realities traditionally carried by women, the work opens an expansive conversation about the cultural roles, pressures, and inherited stories that shape us all. It is a call to reflect on the systems we participate in, the histories we inherit, and the collective responsibility we hold in, imagining something more just, compassionate, and free.
Designed for universities, global studies programs, cultural centers, and arts organizations, The Plight of A Woman is part performance, part lecture, part communal gathering. It invites audiences not only to witness a narrative—but to locate themselves within it. Participants leave inspired to engage, to question, and to carry the conversation forward into their communities, classrooms, and personal lives.
Helen Masvikeni is a Zimbabwean-born artist, cultural strategist, and storyteller whose work explores identity, resilience, and the human condition through global and culturally grounded lens. An internationally performing musician and distinguished photographer, she uses the arts as a bridge for dialogue—creating encounters that deepen understanding across culture, gender, and generation. Helen serves as Director of Cultural Engagement for an organization that brings world-class music into unexpected spaces and works as a Literary Agent dedicated to advancing underrepresented voices. With a foundation in business, marketing, and entrepreneurship—including her African-inspired jewelry line—she weaves heritage, artistry, and inquiry into a singular voice that invites audiences to listen, question, and participate in shaping a more connected world.
Tickets $20 The Plight of a Woman: What We Inherit,What We Endure,What We Rewrite: A Zimbabwean Story

Vox & Friends: Uncorked! A Musical Cabaret
2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-01 15:00 - 17:00
Our high-energy cabaret show is baaaaack again at The New Prospect Theatre in downtown Bellingham, WA! This year’s Uncorked will continue our 7th Season’s theme of HOPE. Our own Eva Sauvé will join us on piano along with Stephanie Straight on percussion, and Bruce Maurier on bass. We’ve invited several special Friends to perform with Vox Pacifica this year.
Your admission price includes:
the cabaret • a refreshing beverage of your choice • our delectable appetizer buffet • a wonderful time!
See you there!
$35, general admission • $25, youth 21 yrs and under Tickets: Events – VOX PACIFICA

Paper Wings with Hannah Mayree
2026-03-04 20:00 - 22:00
Long-time friends and collaborators Emily Mann and Wila Frank, known together as Paper Wings, dream up warm, pastoral folk songs furnished with delicate banjo and spellbinding harmonies so close you often can’t tell their voices apart. On their latest project, Listen to the World Spin, the Nashville duo’s songwriting flourishes, displaying their exceptional ability to reference nostalgic sounds of American folk music while maintaining their own compelling style of artful and unpretentious lyricism. Embracing themes of solitude, nature, and passage through time and space, Listen to the World Spin is a beautiful exploration of how we are never alone in our search for meaning and certainty in difficult times. “We needed these songs to guide and comfort us through the last few years,” says Frank, “And we hope they’ll do the same for others.” Listen to the World Spin was released on March 15th, 2024 with support from Free Dirt Records.
Hannah Mayree (they/them) is an artist and musician whose work as a banjoist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist has been a historic excavation of folk music as well as a window into the future of folk. Hannah has a body of work that highlights original and traditional banjo compositions as well as harmonies through acoustic live vocal looping and involves audiences in community singing.
On the dawn of releasing their second studio album following the 2017, Thoughts of the Night, Hannah’s evolution as a musician has included holding down solo performances as well as duo, trio and full band configurations and highlights both the Black string and tradition as well as innovating between genres, expressing the conditions of our world and sparking change through culturally stewarded experiences they curate for music loving communities.
Ticket $25 Advanced: Paper Wings with Hannah Mayree via ThunderTix

Late Night with Rocco
2026-03-06 19:00 - 21:00
Tickets: Late Night with Rocco via ThunderTix

Molly’s Musical Adventure
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00
Perfect for all ages
Bob the Stage Manager has lost the script—but the show must go on!
In Molly’s Musical Adventure, you don’t just watch the show… you help steer it! Join Molly on a hilarious, interactive choose-your-own-adventure quest to track down the missing pages. You’ll pick her route, meet a cast of unforgettable characters (each with their own quirky problems and heartfelt stories), and sing along to the pop hits you love—all wrapped up in Molly’s signature laughs and big-stage charm.
A feel-good favorite for families and all ages, this crowd-pleaser has delighted audiences at state fairs, outdoor arts festivals, and theatres. Expect giggles, surprises, and a few sneakily sweet life lessons along the way.
Bonus: every ticket includes access to a free downloadable activity book to keep the adventure going after the show.
Tickets: Molly’s Musical Adventure via ThunderTix

The Blessing Chimnaga Light & Hope Album Release Tour Concert
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00
Blessing Chimanga is an internationally celebrated Zimbabwean marimba player, singer, and songwriter whose high-energy performances blend traditional African rhythms with contemporary influences. A cultural ambassador and global touring artist, Blessing has performed across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, sharing joyful, dance-forward music that brings audiences to their feet. His NW Light & Hope Album Release Tour features virtuosic marimba, infectious grooves, and uplifting songs that celebrate connection, resilience, and joy. Expect an unforgettable live experience filled with movement, rhythm, and hope.
Tickets: The Blessing Chimnaga Light & Hope Album Release Tour Concert via ThunderTix

The Lowest Pair
2026-03-13 19:30 - 21:30
The Lowest Pair has questions. The duo, made up of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, know that we tend to see duality as a problem. We want life to be linear, working through the dark to finally get to the light. Grief to joy, despair to hope, confusion to clarity––not a jangly cycle we can’t escape. But through their incandescent folk songs, the Lowest Pair often ask: What if we sit with the mess? What if that’s not just more peaceful, but more magical, too?
“Fare thee well and go to hell, I love you and I’m mad at you. It’s such a theme in my life,” Winter says, then laughs. “Wishing things were different but loving all of it, too.”
On their 8th album Always As Young As We’ll Ever Be, the Lowest Pair prove that over the last dozen years together, they’ve become some of modern roots music’s most mesmerizing, thoughtful purveyors. Produced by Tucker Martine (The Decemberists), the 10-track album puts the duo’s stark lyricism, string-driven arrangements, and raw compatibility on brilliant display.
“We’re both trying to make space for each other rather than crowd each other out,” Lee says, reflecting on why the Lowest Pair works. “We’re doing a lot of listening and reacting to what the other person is doing.” Lee’s speaking voice is a comforting echo of his singing voice, soft and precise. Winter talks like she sings, too, sweet and raspy. Heard together, the effect is both soothing and scintillating, like a crisp mountain stream smoothing rocks.
The Lowest Pair’s musicianship is another beautiful testament not just to playing that breathes, but playing that listens. Winter, who grew up in Arkansas but has lived in Washington State for the last two decades, and Lee, a Minnesota native, first gained attention as poetic singer-songwriters on banjos. While their family of strings has expanded––Winter plays more guitar on the new record than she ever has before––their fundamental approach hasn’t: Respond to sounds and stories the other is making.
That focus on active listening anchored the recording of Always As Young As We’ll Ever Be, too. After years of self-production and limiting instruments to those played by Winter and Lee themselves, the duo felt ready to collaborate with a bigger circle. In addition to Martine helming boards, musicians including Leif Karlstrom (fiddle), Sydney Nash (bass/piano) and Adam Roszkiewicz (guitar, mandolin, synth) joined the recording session. “It was really thrilling to be in the studio with that group because those are all really sharp listeners,” says Winter. “I love us stripped back. That’s the essence of our songs, but at this point, recording wise, I felt excited about letting somebody else paint with us.”
As a result, Always As Young As We’ll Ever Be pulses with life. Album opener “Give It All Away” glows warm and bright with strings and synths as Winter and Lee consider harsh seasons and humanity’s short memories. “It’s this idea of cycles and knowing there’s dark and light, and it’s going to change,” says Winter. “When it’s good, notice it. When it’s bad, know it’s going to change. I spend a lot of time reminding myself that––and still being surprised by it.”
“If I listen to somebody else’s record, it’s easy for me to have favorite songs, but if it’s something we’ve made, it’s about all the pieces being in relationship to the other pieces,” Lee says of the album. “It’s about being okay with the heaviness and seeing the light that’s associated with the darkness. I hope it helps people not feel alone in the heavy things.”
Tickets: The Lowest Pair: Album Release Tour via ThunderTix

Seasons and Celebrations: A Calendar Cabaret
2026-03-14 15:00 - 17:00
Join Bellingham’s vintage chorus line dancers, The Rhythm Belles, at their 2026 calendar-themed cabaret. Seasons and Celebrations: A Calendar Cabaret will dance you through the monthly milestones and holidays of the year. From fall-time flappers to explosive kicklines, champagne effervescence to festive fan dances and everything in between. Prepare to be dazzled by an array of calendar-inspired vintage jazz dance numbers from the 1920’s – 50’s.
Tickets: Buy Tickets – Seasons and Celebrations, A Calendar Cabaret – New Prospect Theatre
