The Vagina Monologues returns to the Eureka Theater on Friday, Feb. 13 at7 p.m., with shows on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. ($25). Twenty-five years ago, Kristy Hellum directed Humboldt County’s first local staging of Eve Ensler’s ground-breaking work to sold-out crowds. At the time, the theater […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
Posted inArt
Tattoo You at Blue Lake Casino
Love might fade, but good ink doesn’t. Inked Hearts: Love Is in the Ink, the North Coast’s premier tattoo expo returns to Blue Lake Casino Friday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ($10), just […]
Posted inMusic
Adam Moezinia at the Playhouse
Juilliard-trained guitarist Adam Moezinia brings his Folk Element Trio to the ArcataPlayhouse on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. as part of a five-week West Coast tour ($20). Based in New York, Moezinia has played alongside jazz greats like Cécile McLorin Salvant, Freddy Cole and George Coleman at venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center and […]
Posted inCommunity
Fred Korematsu Day Celebration
As ICE raids terrorize American cities and executive orders test constitutional limits, Fred Korematsu’s defiance feels less like history and more like instruction. Korematsu refused to comply with Executive Order 9066, which forced Japanese Americans into incarceration camps during World War II, and spent decades fighting for justice. Cal Poly Humboldt honors his legacy with […]
Posted inCinema
’80s Nostalgia Movie Weekend
Listen up, Princess Buttercup, this weekend delivers a double dose of ’80s childhood nostalgia at our two city-named theaters. Saturday, Jan. 23, the Eureka Theater hosts a community tribute to Rob Reiner with a screening of his endlessly quotable and charming 1987 fairy tale (with a stacked cast of comedy greats) The Princess Bride at […]
Posted inHighlighted Events
Say Yes to Less Stress
You’ve got the ring and the “Yes!” Now what? If the thought of planning a wedding has you stress-scrolling through Pinterest at 2 a.m., take a breath and head to the Before “I Do” Wedding Show happening Sunday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fortuna River Lodge ($5 cash entry fee). Local […]
Posted inDance
Holiday Dance Performances
Holiday magic takes center stage this weekend with two jolly dance productions for all ages. The Sundance Ballet Co. presents its 13th annual Nutcracker ballet at the Van DuzerTheatre on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. ($25, $20 children, $20, $15 children advance). This classic production […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Taste of the Holidays Coming Up
Faster than you can say, “Where did November go?” Arcata’s most delicious tradition is back. Taste of the Holidays is here, dressing up the Arcata Community Center with holiday sparkle on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. ($45). The age 16-and-older event serves up the county’s best bites, sips and seasonal cheer. Have […]
Posted inArts + Scene
Holiday Open Houses Ring in the Season
Eureka’s rolling out two holiday open houses to kickstart your shopping season and get you in the spirit. Old Town and Downtown go first with their Downtown and Old Town Holiday Open House happening Friday, Nov.14, from 5 to 8 p.m., with live music, face painting, food trucks, warm drinks, Humboldt Bay Fire’s truck and […]
Posted inCinema
Black and White Film Frights
The Arcata Theatre Lounge is stitching together two monster movies this week for your pre-Halloween pleasure. On Sunday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m., Mel Brooks’ black-and-white masterpiece Young Frankenstein lurches back to life with Gene Wilder, Cloris Leachman and all your favorite one-liners ($8, $12 w/poster). Then on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6 […]
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Hall of Horrors: An Immersive Haunted House
This one is for the seasoned haunted house goers — the ones who saunter through the darkened, twisty hallways with a wry smile and steady heartbeat. If you’re tired of haunted houses that feel more like corn mazes with fog machines, Hall of Horrors, happening Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25 (and Oct. 31), […]
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Spooky and Spookier Fairgrounds Fun
The Humboldt County Fairgrounds have you covered this Halloween. One venue, two vibes: scream or stroll. By night, the fairgrounds turn into Griffin Loch’s Scaregrounds, a full-blown fright fest with three haunted mazes, roaming haunters, Marie Laveau’s Voodoo Lounge, food trucks and the eerie glow of Frightdale’s Symphony of Lights. The scary action starts Friday, […]