Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel, winner of the 1997 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championship and sought-after performer at Celtic festivals across the globe, brings her special blend of contemporary and traditional music, infused with flavors of the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton Island and Americana to Arcata Playhouse on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 7 to […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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Natural Shocks at Redwood Curtain Theatre Postponed
Redwood Curtain Theatre is postponing the one-woman show Natural Shocks due to COVID-19 issues, the theater announced yesterday. The show will now open Thursday, Sept. 29. The theater also said if you have tickets for the original first weekend, Sept. 23-25, you may contact the box office at boxoffice@redwoodcurtain.com to reschedule, and that they will be […]
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Nosferatu with Live Musical Score at the Eureka Theater
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the silent cinema masterpiece Nosferatu and to honor it, the Eureka Theater is taking the creepiness factor up to 100 with a special screening of the iconic horror film on the big screen paired with a live musical score. At ease, hair on the back of your neck. […]
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North Country Fair Returns this Weekend
Every third weekend in September (except for the last two years), the Arcata Plaza swells with families, revelers, artists, dancers, musicians, crafters, makers and producers for the annual North Country Fair, a two-day celebration of the Fall Equinox, diversity and community. This year, the fair falls on Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18, from […]
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Natural Fiber Fair Happening this Weekend
Up your fiber intake this weekend with the Natural Fiber Fair happening Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arcata Community Center (free admission, fee for workshops). What happens at a fiber fair? Here’s the bulk of it: a whole lotta knitting, […]
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Garden Party – HBG’s Annual Fundraiser on Saturday
Spend an afternoon taking in the beauty of the Humboldt Botanical Garden, now in its lush, late summer bloom, as well as enjoying local food, wine, art and music at the garden’s main fundraiser, the Garden Gala, happening Saturday, Sept. 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. ($100). There among the deep greens and bright colors […]
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Cruz’n Eureka Events Kick off This Thursday
Cruisin’ for a cause. It’s time for the annual September thrill, Cruz’n Eureka, three days of car-themed activities raising money for the Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods. This year’s event takes place Sept. 8-10 and includes a poker run, cruise, several show & shines, a movie, music and more. Things kick off Thursday, […]
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I Block Parties On
Shut down the street, light up the barbecue, turn up the amps. Say, “catch ya next year” to summer and help raise money for the Arcata-Camoapa Sister City Project at the 35th annual I Block Party, taking place Monday, Sept. 5, from noon to 6 p.m. in front of Los Bagels in Arcata (free). This […]
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Catch a Taste of the Cove on Saturday
Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice’s annual Taste of the Cove is back and ready to show you what makes Shelter Cove so special this Saturday, Sept. 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Mal Coombs Park ($10-$30). The 19th annual event showcases the best of the area’s food, drink, art and entertainment. This year’s […]
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COVID Cancels This Weekend’s Performances of Midsummer at NCRT
Heads up, theater-goers, North Coast Repertory Theatre announced today that it is canceling this weekend’s run of A Midsummer Night’s Dream due to a COVID outbreak in the cast, but, swords crossed, hope to be up and running for the show’s final weekend, Sept. 8-10. Read a review of the show here. In the same email […]
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Rize Up, Reggae Fans
If you’re a fan of reggae star Nattali Rize and haven’t seen her live since Reggae on the River in 2017, don’t miss your chance to catch her this Saturday, Sept. 3, at Mateel Community Center ($25, $20 advance). Rize is back to raise the roof and the vibes with her six-piece band from Australia […]
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Humboldt Sunday Markets are Bustling
Sunday markets all over the county are in full bloom in this mid-to-end of August. Starting up this weekend is the new Blue Lake Sunday Market, which is on Sunday, Aug. 21 (and every Sunday through Sept. 25) from 1 to 5 p.m. and features a farmers market, live music, vendors and a bar. The […]