Bellingham’s inaugural Ladyfest, a celebration of female artistry, specifically in music, dance and visual arts, kicks off with a dinner show at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Ground Floor Gallery, 1105 N. State St.

Events continue on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 26-28, with workshops, concerts and other performances at the Old Foundry, 100 E. Maple St. and other Bellingham locations. Among the participants: Your Heart Breaks, Kristen Allen-Zito, NighTraiN and Amber Darland.

Admission varies. For a full schedule, go to myspace.com/ladyfestbham or ladyfestbham.org, or call (425) 879-8637.