Enjoy a lively evening in Downtown and Old Town Eureka as galleries, museums, theaters, bars and restaurants stay open late. Explore art, catch live performances and soak in the vibrant energy of our creative community.
4TH STREET MERCANTILE 215 Fourth St. Various artists.
40° NORTH GALLERY 320 Second St., Suite 102. “Dissect and Mend,” Sarah Whorf and Norman Sherfield.
AMERICAN INDIAN ART AND GIFT SHOP 240 F St. Various artists.
ART CENTER FRAME SHOP 616 Second St. Various artists.
ART CENTER SPACE 620 Second St. Josh Ruff, photography.
BELLE STARR CLOTHING 405 Second St. “Christina Anastasia,” Christina Swingdler, jewelry. Music by Jeff Smoller.
THE BODEGA 215 F St. Deathers Leathers pop-up.
BUTTONS 621 Third St. Various artists.
BY NIEVES :: HANDMADE NATURAL SKINCARE 308 Second St. Live hydrosol distillation demonstration.
C STREET STUDIOS 208 C St. Various artists.
CANVAS + CLAY STUDIO 272 C St. Various artists.
CIARA’S IRISH SHOP 334 Second St. Various artists
CLARKE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 240 E St. New exhibit.
DA GOU ROU LOUWI’ CULTURAL CENTER 417 Second St., Suite 101 Various artists.
DAYDREAM EUREKA 211 G St. Various artists.
DICK TAYLOR CRAFT CHOCOLATE First and E streets. Steve Taylor, oil paintings.
THE EPITOME GALLERY 420 Second St. “New Work,” Jullia Finkelstein and “Secret Show,” Mariah Weekly. Music by Luna Assassin, Grasshoppa, Rufkraft and DXB.
EUREKA BOOKS 426 Second St. Yung Stands Strong: A Story of Expulsion and Resilience, children’s book by Annette Makino with illustrations by Yukari Mishima, with extensive historical background section by members of Humboldt Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity (HAPI) and local historians.
FAMILIA CAFÉ 525 Second St. Various artists.
FRIENDS OF SOUND 412 Second St. Elizabeth Gohr, live music photography, vintage music poster art.
GEORGE SENNOTT STUDIO 618 F St. Libby George and Patricia Sennott, acrylic painting, watercolors, mixed medium, cyanotypes, monotypes, greeting cards.
GIBBONS GLASS ART 726 Second St. “Make Your Own Ornament,”John Gibbons, glass art.
GOOD RELATIONS 329 Second St. Joyce Jonté, watercolors. Live models in the windows.
HISTORIC EAGLE HOUSE 139 Second St. “Humboldt Songwriter’s Showcase,” free admission and in the Ballroom from 7 to 10 p.m.
THE HOOD 621 Fifth St. “Historic Fighter Jets,” Howard Rutherford, oil painting.
MORRIS GRAVES MUSEUM OF ART 636 F St. William Thonson Gallery: “30th Annual Junque Arte Competition and Exhibition,”local artists to transform discarded items into extraordinary works of art. Knight Gallery: “Restoring a Landmark: The Romano Gabriel Sculpture Garden Project,” preservation of internationally renowned folk art. Anderson Gallery: “Earthquakes: My Path to Recovery,” Conrad Calimpong, ceramics, sculpture. Permanent Collection Gallery: “From the HAC Collection-Morris Graves.”
HUMBOLDT ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 220 First St. “Love Mandalas,” Chanapat Purcell, acrylic painting.
HUMBOLDT BAY COFFEE CO. 526 Opera Alley. Christopher Dmise, acrylic painting, mixed media, spray paint; music by The Deckhands; serving free, freshly brewed coffee.
HUMBOLDT HERBALS 300 Second St. Thao Le Khac, acrylic painting, watercolors, mixed media. Music by Blue Lotus Jazz.
HUMBOLDT MERCANTILE 123 F St. Holiday Open House. Live acoustic jazz music.
INK PEOPLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 535 Fifth St. “Dreams in Motion: the art of community building,” various artists. Reception with art activities, speakers and performances.
JILLYBEANS EMPORIUM 723 Third St. Various artists.
JOHN GIBBONS GLASS 726 Second St. Blow your own Christmas ornament.
KAPTAIN’S QUARTERS 517 F St. Various artists.
LAND OF LOVELY 127 F St. Holiday Open House. Music by Julia Sheppard, harpist.
LITTLE SHOP OF HERS 416 Second St. Seana Burden, acrylic painting, pen and ink, glitter.
LOS BAGELS 403 Second St. Various artists.
LOST COAST BREWERY & CAFE 617 Fourth St. Randy Spicer, paintings.
MANY HANDS GALLERY 438 Second St. Featuring the work of over 40 local artists and handmade treasures from around the globe.
MENDENHALL STUDIOS, 215 C St. Variety of artists using different media.
THE MITCHELL GALLERY 425 Snug Alley. Artwork by Karla Kaizoji Austin, Willa Briggs, Regina Case, Susanna Gallisdorfer, Joan Gold, Carol Henderson, Katherine McAbee, Emma Miller, Dana Mitchell, Linda Mitchell, Natalie Mitchell, Terry Oats, Kathy O’Leary, Nancy Rickard, Louisa Rogers and Christy Tjaden, photography, oil painting, acrylic painting, mixed media, ceramics, and stained glass.
MOCA HUMBOLDT 204 Fourth St. Various artists.
OLD TOWN ART GALLERY 417 Second St. Louise Bacon Ogden, drawings graphite and ink wash; Ashley Bacchi, ceramics; Yulia Kinnunen, acrylic paintings; music by Aloha808.
OLD TOWN GAZEBO Second and F streets. “Polaroids of Humboldt: Every Face has a Story,” Shelbi Schroeder, interactive portrait and storytelling installation.
OLD TOWN INK LAB 212 G St. Various artists.
PHATSY KLINE’S PARLOR AND LOUNGE 139 Second St. “Humboldt Songwriter’s Showcase,” in the Ballroom from 7 to 10 p.m.
PHOSPHENE 610 F St. “Collection: Artist Trading Cards,” multiple artists, acrylic painting, watercolors, pen and ink, drawings, textile, mixed media.
PICCOLA 213 F St. Featured child artist of the month.
PROPER WELLNESS CENTER 517 Fifth St. Dansky takeover, textile.
PROUD DRAGON GAMES 219 D St. Various artists.
RAMONE’S BAKERY & CAFE 209 E St. Karen Berman, mixed media, abstract and expressionist paintings.
RACHEL SCHLUETER 208 C St. and Hall Gallery Rachel Schlueter, oil paintings.
REDWOOD COAST STITCHERY 320 Second St. 1A. Mary Harrison, oil painting. Hand painted needlepoint canvases on display.
REDWOOD DISCOVERY MUSEUM 612 G St. Kids Alive! 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. A drop-off program for children aged 3.5 to 12 years. Kids can enjoy crafts, science activities, pizza and uninhibited museum fun. Enjoy Arts Alive while the kiddos have the time of their lives. $20/child or $17 for members. Must be confidently potty-trained.
RADIO PARADISE 531 Third St.Various artists.
REDWOOD ART ASSOCIATION 603 F St. Halloween exhibition 2026.
REDWOOD COAST MUSEUM OF CINEMA 235 F St. Local film displays.
REDWOOD MUSIC MART 511 F St. Music.
SAILOR’S GRAVE TATTOO 138 Second St. Tattoo art.
SCHLUETER GALLERY 330 Second St. “Abstract Friends,” Georgia Long and Marceau Verdier, oil painting.
SIDEWALK GALLERY at Ellis Art & Engineering 401 Fifth St. Various artists.
SISTERS CLOTHING COLLECTIVE 328 Second St. “Mira Eagle Designs,” Mira, water colors, drawings. Live pet drawings during Arts Alive.
THE SPEAKEASY 411 Opera Alley. Jenni & David & the Sweet Soul Band, live music from 8-11 p.m.
THRAP MARKET COMPANY 324 and 326 Second St. “Rooted in Fall,” Kirsten Thrap, botanical art. Music by Calen Watkins.
TIDAL GALLERY 339Second St. “The Silence Within,” dual exhibition featuring works by Karla Austin and Sara Kiimber. Closing reception.
TWO STREET ART LAB 527 Second St. “El Poder de Saber: A Know Your Rights Informational Media Show,” Color Maíz, puppet theater.
VIXEN 622 Second St. Various artists.
THE WINE CELLAR 407 Second St. Various artists.
UNCODED STUDIO 524 Fifth St. Various artists.
ZENO’S CURIOUS GOODS 320 Second St., Suite 1B “Olsonian Horror Picture Show,” Christopher Olson, acrylic painting. Music by EtherAir.
ZUMBIDO GIFTS 410 Second St. “Sacred Hearts,” artisans in Oaxaca.
This article appears in Caring for Trans Youth.