Saddle up for two-wheelin’ fun at the Bicycle Celebration and Expo, happening Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jefferson Community Center (free). May is National Bike Month, and Bike Month Humboldt wants you to join in for a family-friendly celebration of the benefits of bicycling, like good health for you and […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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Murray the Magician at Bear River Rec Center
Throw a little Dep in your hair and head to Bear River Recreation Center for Murray the Magician – Family Show this Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. ($30-$50). It’s comedy, it’s illusion, it’s audience interaction! Murray SawChuck, aka Murray the Magician, is known worldwide for his amazing feats of magic — from disappearing acts […]
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It’s Back! (You Guessed it) The Great Humboldt Trivia Challenge
All right, Brainiacs. This one’s for you. After a few years off (you know why), the Great Humboldt Trivia Challenge is back and ready for hilarity to ensue on Thursday, May 11 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Eureka Woman’s Club ($5 teams, $25 spectators, $5 spectators advance). Humboldt Literacy Project’s fifteenth annual event sees teams of […]
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Year of the Rabbit Celebration this Saturday
While you’re out enjoying Arts Alive this weekend, be sure to hop over to the Eureka Chinatown Lunar New Year of the Rabbit Celebration, Saturday, May 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Clarke Plaza (free). The celebration is a street festival with performances by Lion Dancers, Humboldt Taiko drumming and more. And on Sunday, […]
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Veterans Benefit Cornhole Tournament in Fortuna
And now for this week’s event with the best name: Nation’s Finest presents Game of Throws – Veterans Benefit Cornhole Tournament happening Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building ($50/team, free for observers). With more than 25 teams competing, the throw down is real. The tourney is […]
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Karuna Matata – Hooves of Hope Fundraiser
More fun is on tap for this weekend. It’s the Karuna Matata – Hooves of Hope Fundraiser, happening Sunday, April 30, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Almquist Lumber Company ($35). This family-friendly event has something for everyone with mobile ax-throwing, lawn games, live music by George Ruth, face painting, balloon sculptures, local wine, cider […]
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Playhouse Arts Presents Stories from Home
The 17th annual Family Fun Series at the Arcata Playhouse continues this Saturday, April 29 with Stories from Home, an all-original musical production by the performing Playhouse Arts ensemble. Jackie Dandeneau directs, James Hildebrandt custom made the puppets, and performers include Laura Muñoz, Tamekia Jackson and Melanie Schauwecker. Joining them is local storyteller Ernie Albers, […]
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Papaya Lounge Tonight and Saturday at Septentrio
Clear your calendars, friends of the fruity. Two nights of uproariously fun debauchery await you at Papaya Lounge Rumble Royale II: Sloppy Seconds happening Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Septentrio Tasting Room, ($35). Billed as “Pee-wee’s Playhouse meets Absolutely Fabulous,” you can guess the vibe of this adults-only cabaret! […]
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Humboldt International Film Festival Opens Tonight
Calling all film buffs and cinephiles: The Humboldt International Film Festival gets rolling for its 56th year, April 20-23, with nightly showings at the Minor Theatre ($12 general, free for Cal Poly Humboldt students). The four-night event is the culmination of CPH film students’ call for entries for filmmakers to submit their short films to […]
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Dance Visions at Cal Poly Humboldt
The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music and Theatre’s annual spring dance concert Dance Visions, takes the stage on Thursday, April 13 and Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Van Duzer Theatre ($10, $5 child, free for CPH students w/ID). Get ready for a dazzling array of dancers performing a multitude of […]
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Godwit Days Kicks Off This Week
It’s April, and in these wildlife friendly parts, that means it’s time to go birdin’. The annual Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival takes flight April 13-16 in spots around the county with many of the festival activities happening at the Arcata Community Center. This year’s in-person festival offers multiple field trips each day, keynote […]
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Hoppin’ Easter Happenings
Time to scramble for eggs, yolks. I mean, folks. Where can the kiddos search for coveted colored and candy eggs and maybe spy the Easter Bunny himself? In Eureka, the City of Eureka Community Services Department presents its annual Easter Adventure, happening Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sequoia Park (free). […]