More jazz on the docket tonight, when the Creative Sanctuary presents Jazz is Peace: A tribute to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn at the Arcata Playhouse tonight at 7 p.m. The line-up features a rogues gallery of top-notch musicians, including James Zeller, Katie Belknap, Danny Gaon, Ramsey Isaacs, Allison Muench, Matt Seno and Tree. There’s also talk about some guest swing dancers, which sounds just fine to my ears. Tickets range from $15-$30, and will hopefully help restore the beloved, storm-whacked Sanctuary.
This article appears in Summer of Fun 2025.