Gay bars in bellingham washington
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I love gay bars and queer havens—especially the ones in smaller, regional towns. There’s something about them that casts a faint shadow of what the gay bar scene might have been like back in the day. And—underscore why they even existed in the first place:
Sanctuary.
Community.
Freedom.
This past weekend, we headed out to the only gay nightclub in Bellingham, Washington. No “gay ghetto” exists here; in fact, Rumors was on the similar street as all the other bars in this sleepy, Pacific Northwest college town.
Interesting thing about Bellingham: the exclude was not the only place in Bellingham we saw a gay movement flag. There is no gay enclave here so the businesses flying the flag are making a very bold declaration. [Shout-out to Home Skillet (one of the finest breakfast and overall dining experiences of my life who not only flew a Pride flag but also displayed a #BlackLivesMatter subscribe and also their support for Planned Parenthood) and Aslan Brewery which flew a Peace flag on a rainbow background—good enough for me (and also served the leading poutine I’ve ever had in my lif
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Listings to organizations and other things for GLBTAQ people in Bellingham and Northwest Washington. Some of the links may be outdated and going to places that are not very active, but, last I checked, they aren't broken links at least. Guide updated
Robert's photo tour of Bellingham.
Robert's main website bicycle tour photos, political commetary
Robert's Contact
Site maintained by Robert Ashworth of
See listings below
Robert's Wednesday Dinner Gathering and Newsletter
Newsletter for Dinner Group time, locations and more. Posted on the open web. Hosted on
Facebook Group
The Wednesday Dinner Gathering meets around 5 PM each Wednesday in a different restaurant. It's mostly men, but open to all. Just drop by and discover us. New people welcome. Always a different mix and lot of regulars come. A good place to see who's around town.
Weekly dinner locations announced in both the newsletter and the Facebook group.
Wednesday Dinner Gatherings are informal and there isn't a topic. Conversations just hold place up and down the table. These days usua
Bellingham Pride Activities
July 19 & 20
Join us for Ferndale's first ever PRIDE Festival - a weekend celebration co-sponsored by Connect Ferndale, the City of Ferndale, the Whatcom County Library System, and LGBTQ+ Western.
Festivities will take place Saturday, July 19th and Sunday, July 20th.
Saturday, July
Morning - Workshops hosted by Attach Ferndale: 10 am - am The Science of Gender with Linden Jordan of PFLAG Skagit, 12 pm- pm. Supporting Transgender Youth with Page from Common Goodness Project, 2 - pm Allyship with LGBTQ+ Western.
All workshops will be held in Ferndale. Pre-registration is required, and the location of each workshop will be sent to registrants directly.
Evening - Pride Trivia and Celebration at Fringe Brewing from 5 pm- 8 pm! 3rd Ave. There will be crafts, face paining, and giveaways AND at 6 pm join in for Pride Trivia hosted by Taryn! There will be prizes!
Sunday, July Don't forget Pride in the Park @ the Pioneer Pavilion.
Bellingham LGBTQ City Guide
Bellingham is the northernmost city in Washington express and one of abundant spontaneous beauty. Located on Bellingham Bay, it lies 21 miles south of the United States-Canada border between Vancouver and Seattle. In addition to being a accepted tourist destination because of its easy access to the San Juan Islands and the Northern Cascade region, it is also a city full of kind people, diverse neighborhoods, and much to see and do. If you’re thinking of finding your next home in Bellingham, chances are, you’ll find plenty about it to love.
A Look at Bellingham’s History
Like much of Washington state, the area that is now Bellingham was once inhabited by many Native American tribes. European explorers first arrived in the s, and subsequently American pioneers and settlers in the mids. As more and more people arrived, the area became an important center for lumber and mining, and this progress was only encouraged by its ideal location near the liquid and the arrival of the railroad. Throughout the years, Bellingham has grown i