Bellingham Circus Guild

You’ve never seen a puppet show like this!

Often when people think of puppets, Jim Henson-esque images may come to mind. But imagine if the puppetry was everything—the characters, costumes, set pieces, props, and the stage—all shifting and changing with the story to create an immersive, living world.

Olympia’s legendary puppet crew, String & Shadow, does just that with their widely-acclaimed show, Night at the Grand Opera. And this Sunday you can see this show right here in town at BCG!

We’re thrilled to host this incredible group of artists and their masterpiece of a show on the BCG stage, and we hope all of you will join us to revel in the experience!

📍 Bellingham Circus Guild
📆 Sunday, August 23rd
🕓 Two shows: 3pm & 7pm
🎟️ Tickets are on our website and link in bio.

See you this weekend! 🎭🎪

If your couch cushions have permanently become crash pads, we have good news: we’ve got actual mats.

If you have a kid in your life that loves the spotlight, our kids circus classes this September are a chance for them to explore a new skill, get creative, and have fun!

Students will learn the basics of juggling, aerial silks, and more, all while making new friends and boosting confidence. Why run away with the circus when we’re right here in town! 🎪

⭐️ DETAILS ⭐️

🤸‍♀️ Ages 7-12
⏰ Saturdays 9-11:30am
🗓️ September 12th - October 17th (no class 10/3)

Sign up link on our website and in our bio!

The puppets are coming to the town!

Olympia’s legendary giant puppet crew, String & Shadow, takes performance and puppetry to the next level with their widely-acclaimed production, Night at the Grand Opera.

Set in an old European theater during the golden age of opera, Night at the Grand Opera is a frenzied, candlelit romp. Elaborate, cardboard sets collapse and unfold to reveal Rococo extravagance and backstage drama—bringing love triangles, art-loving flies, and disaffected vermin to life in vivid paper mache. This one of a kind show is a thrilling, comical, and immersive experience you don’t want to miss!!

We are so excited to host this incredible group of artists on the BCG stage, and we hope all of you will join us to revel in the experience! Tickets are available on our website! See you there! 🧑‍🩰🎭

Vaudevillingham has been going every 15th of the month for 15 years and if you STILL haven't heard of it, think of it as our monthly fever dream of a variety show where the whimsical, strange, and spectacular come together in one glorious mess of talent ✨ 💫 Saturday's show is hosted by the one and only Amica Hunter! ()

Anyone can sign up and perform at Vaudevillingham, so we never know what we'll get! Every show is unique, and not one act repeated. It's our monthly fundraiser event, so every ticket helps fuel the fun that keeps our local circus community thriving. Come see what your talented community has in store!

TWO SHOWS:
7pm - Family Friendly
9pm - Anything Goes

Doors open 30 minutes prior to show.

📍 Location: 1401 6th St (in Fairhaven)
🎟️ Entry: $10- $25 suggested donation

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Do you love Vaudevillingham?

We do, too! Vaudevillingham is a show for the whole community. As a donation-based event, no one is turned away for lack of funds, and we plan to always keep it that way.

Vaudevillingham is our main source of monthly income, helping to keep the lights on in our circus space. While we continue to welcome new attendees in every month (welcome!), the ticket sales simply don’t keep up with the costs of keeping our space open (rent, utilities, labor - and much more). Mix that with the rising costs of ✨everything✨ and the rapidly disappearing funding for the arts across the board, and that leaves us needing asking for a bit of extra help from our friends.

Cue… ⭐️ Vaudevillingham Star Supporters ⭐️
A new program for super star patrons who will help support our monthly variety show, keeping this local gem thriving and accessible to everyone!

Why become a Star Supporter?

Well, when you support Vaudevillingham, you…

⭐ Give people of all ages & incomes access to one-of-a-kind entertainment, every month.

⭐ Provide local performance artists of all levels time on a professional stage with a welcoming audience.

⭐ Nurture Bellingham as a PNW hub for creativity and the arts.

⭐ Allow our scrappy, non-profit circus to thrive!

There are two donation tiers, each available monthly or annually:

TIER 1
Two reserved, front-row seats to Vaudevillingham every month.
$50 Monthly / $500 Annually

TIER 2
Two reserved, front-row seats, two wearable merch items, and your name on our Star Wall!
$100 Monthly / $1000 Annually

Interested in learning more & becoming a Vham Star Supporter?
Visit
bellinghamcircusguild.com/star
or check out the link in our bio!

Even if this program isn’t for you, please consider sharing with others who might be interested 🙏

Your commitment to Vaudevillingham will allow us to continue making, sharing, and spreading great art in our community! Thank you all, we love you! 🎪💫

📸 Photos captured by Aaron Wiganosky

The puppets are coming to town!

String and Shadow Puppet Theater (String and Shadow) will be bringing their widely-acclaimed production, Night at the Grand Opera, to Bellingham Circus Guild on Sunday, August 23rd. We are so thrilled to host this incredible group of artists and their masterpiece of a show on the BCG stage, and we hope all of you will join us to revel in the experience!

Set in an old European opera house during the golden age of Grand Opera, Night at the Grand Opera is a frenzied romp through a candlelit night at the Opera. Rococo extravagance is fashioned with elaborate cardboard sets that collapse and unfold to reveal the many great dramas of the opera house (not all of which happen on stage.) Love triangles, converging revolutionary plots, art-loving flies and disaffected vermin are brought to life with cardboard and paper mache.

Spread the word far and wide - giant puppets are coming to Bellingham, and it’s not to be missed!

🗓️ Sunday, Aug 23rd
⏰ 3pm & 7pm
📍1401 6th St, Bellingham (Bellingham Circus Guild)
🎟️ $17 youth / $27 adults

Get your tickets by visiting the link in our bio or going to bellinghamcircusguild.com/events.

Local Circus 🤡 🤜🤛 🍺 Local Beer

We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with our friends & sponsors at for their new circus beer release party this weekend at Sunnyland Stomp!

Swing by the Stomp today at 3pm to try this playful new brew and watch some stellar performances! They’ll be donating $2 per pint to BCG. After Stomp, they’re still donating $1 per pint until the beer sells out, so you can come back again and drink for a great cause! Clown around responsibly 🤡🎪🍻

🍺 3-8pm
Beer release party with roaming circus performances (stilts, juggling, aerial, and more!)

🎪 4:30pm
CIRCUS SHOW! Family friendly for all ages. Bring a chair or blanket!

🗓️ Today, Saturday July 18th
📍 1926 Humboldt St
🎟️ FREE!

Free shows this weekend! 🎪🎉 You’ve got two chances to catch us out and about sharing FREE, family friendly shows for all ages!

FERNDALE SUMMER OF FUN
🗓️ Friday July 17th at 7pm
📍 Pioneer Village @ Pioneer Park
⏰ Show at 7pm
We’ll be returning to Ferndale’s Summer of Fun for our annual family-friendly circus show! Enjoy aerial, juggling, flow arts, and stilt walking performances. Bring a comfortable camping chair or blanket and arrive early to claim your spot on the lawn.

BEER RELEASE PARTY @ EL SUEÑITO
🗓️ Saturday July 18th
📍 1926 Humboldt St, Bellingham, WA
⏰ 3-8 roaming circus performances, 4:30pm show

Come see us at El Sueñito Brewing Company to try our new brew and watch some stellar performances! They’ll be donating $2 per pint of Circo de Sueños to BCG. Catch our show at 4:30, and roaming entertainment anytime between 3 to 8pm.

Bring a friend, a blanket, and come say hi!