Don your fins. Arcata’s newest favorite summer tradition arrives with a splash of seaside magic when the Arcata Fairy Festival returns to the Arcata Plaza on Sunday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (free entry) This year’s theme, Tidal Dreams, summons mermaids, sirens, sea dragons and pirates to dry land for a day […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
Posted inTheater
Drag Show at The Clarke
Humboldt’s queer past gets a glow-up for Pride Month at Drag Me to the Museum, happening Saturday, June 27, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Clarke Historical Museum ($40, $30 museum members and those in drag). The evening features performances by local drag stars, including Komboujia, Glitterous Clitterous and Mr. Gino, as well as […]
Posted inMusic
Music Tonight: Friday, May 22
Speaking of all-ages gigs, the Siren’s Song Tavern is hosting a dance night foreveryone at 8 p.m. tonight, featuring the mighty Makenu and DJ Amaru. A 10-spot willget you in the door, you dig?
Posted inTheater
The Vagina Monologues Returns
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 […]
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 […]