The fourth annual Humboldt Jewish Music and Culture Festival, a celebration of Yiddish and Sephardic culture, music and cuisine, runs Feb. 18 through Feb. 26, with events happening in person at the Eureka Woman’s Club, Temple Beth El and virtually on Zoom. This year, the headliners are the San Francisco Yiddish Combo, which will be […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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Take a Hike
Get outside and get your blood pumping walking among the giant redwoods in some of the area’s most scenic groves. There are three guided winter walks happening this week. First up, on Friday, February 17, take a guided walk through Founders Grove Loop from 2 to 3 p.m. (free). Meet by the Founders Grove park […]
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Claire Bent and Citizen Funk at Trinidad Town Hall
The Westhaven Center for the Arts presents its “Funky Bluesy Soul Series” — which alternates every other month with jazz — featuring Claire Bent and Citizen Funk bringing the groove to Trinidad Town Hall, Friday, Feb. 17, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ($10-$20 sliding). There’s plenty of food and drink to keep you energized while […]
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Stand-up Comedy Workshop at Savage Henry
Think you’ve got the stuff to be a stand-up comic? Are your friends always saying you should take that schtick on the road? Check out the Stand-up Comedy Workshop, Sundays, 7 to 8 p.m. at Savage Henry Comedy Club (free, donations accepted). Local stand-up comic Jessica Grant leads the workshops that are open to anyone […]
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Sounds and Stories of West Africa in Arcata this Weekend
Don’t miss a rare chance to hear the rich sounds of West Africa performed by master artists right here in Arcata. Clear your calendars for the West African Cultural Homage, a two-night musical showcase with Lansana Kouyat, Miriam Djakite and Gordon Hellegers, taking place Saturday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at HLOC’s Space […]
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Dan Hoyle Presents New Work at the Playhouse
Award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle presents his new piece of immersion research theater Talk to Your People – A Solo Show With Dan Hoyle, Saturday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. at Arcata Playhouse ($20, $18 members). The show chronicles America’s first year of the pandemic through seven stories. The New York Times says, “Dan […]
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CenterArts Presents the Peking Acrobats
Get ready for an evening of awe-inspiring family fun with the amazing Peking Acrobats Featuring the Shanghai Circus, Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at Van Duzer Theatre ($20-$39). Sit right down and behold edge-of-your-seat excitement as professional performers dazzle you with acrobatic feats, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting and gymnastics accompanied by live musicians playing […]
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Dancing at the Playhouse this Saturday
And the beat goes on … Saturday, Jan. 21, tighten the laces on your dancing shoes for The California Poppies and Home Cookin’: A Playhouse Benefit Show, happening at 7 p.m. at Arcata Playhouse ($20). Two local bands playing very danceable music for a good cause. We like it. Home Cookin’ plays original tunes and rock […]
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Weekend Jazz Shows
Couple of great local jazz shows this weekend that you won’t want to miss. Westhaven Center for the Arts presents its Third Friday bi-monthly jazz series, featuring RLA jazz trio and various guests. This Friday, Jan. 20, catch RLA w/Claire Bent at 7 p.m. at Trinidad Town Hall ($10-20 sliding scale). Bent’s powerhouse energy and the […]
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Condor Lecture at Sequoia Park Zoo
The Sequoia Park Zoo Conservation Lecture Series continues this week with a hybrid event (in-person and on Zoom) on the Yurok Tribe’s reintroduction of the condor to the region. Chris West, Manager of the Northern California Condor Restoration Program, discusses the conservation history of the endangered California condor in California Condor Reintroduction Update, happening Wednesday, […]
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MLK Learning Day at Arcata Community Center
Join HC Black Music and Arts Association, Black Humboldt and others for the MLK Learning Day, Monday, Jan. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Arcata Community Center ($10 donation, $5 for youth under 12, bring a can of food for the Third Bags of Love drive). The event will have live music, speakers, […]
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Wild Abandon Album Release Show this Saturday at the Playhouse
Friends, put on your dancing shoes and hoof it to the Arcata Playhouse for a special evening of music, dancing, drinks and supporting local musicians at the Wild Abandon Album Release Show, Saturday, Jan. 14 from 7 p.m. to midnight ($10-$20 sliding scale). The band members self-produced their second album Character Study and are ready […]