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 […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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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), […]
Posted inArts + Scene
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, […]
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40th Annual Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival
Come one, come all to Fortuna in the fall. The Friendly City is rolling out the barrels for its 40th annual Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (free admission). Hop on the free shuttle and make your rounds: Sip cider and tour the orchards at Clendenen’s Cider […]
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Halloween Fun in Ferndale
Ferndale rolls out the orange carpet for a full month of spine-tingling, family friendly festivities with its Frightfully Fun town-wide Halloween celebration. Things kick off Friday, Oct. 3, with free Artisan Pumpkin Carving on Main Street from 3 to 6 p.m. with carving stations along the street before the jack o’ lanterns light up in […]
Posted inMusic
Ready to Rockabilly
Every October, music lovers from across the nation make their way to Eureka for the Redwood Coast Music Festival, one of the premier roots-music gatherings on the West Coast. This year, for four jam-packed days, Thursday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 5, Old Town and Downtown Eureka will come alive with blues, swing, zydeco, jazz, […]
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Fisherman’s Feast Serves Up Seafood, Sweets & Sounds
Trinidad’s fourth annual Fisherman’s Feast reels in the community with fresh-off-the-boat seafood, live music and sweet tooth temptations on Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 5 p.m. at Trinidad Union School ($25, vegetarian options available, $20 advance). Enjoy a local-catch lunch and live music by Kingfoot and Blue Lotus Jazz in the school parking lot. […]
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A Taste of Ireland in Eureka
Thunderous footwork, soaring music and that unmistakable Celtic fire take center stage in A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, happening Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts ($42.14-$76.85 all-in pricing).This internationally acclaimed show features a roster of world-champion dancers performing high-energy choreography set […]
Posted inArts + Scene, Dance
Humboldt Latin Dance and Music Festival Sept. 26-28
Celebrate Latin rhythm and culture at the sixth annual Humboldt Latin Dance and Music Festival, taking place at Redwood Raks and other local venues Sept. 26-28. The festival features more than 20 workshops in salsa, bachata, Cuban styles and more led by internationally recognized, award-winning dance professionals. Each night closes with a high-energy party, complete […]
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Defend Democracy Gathering at Madaket Plaza
Humboldt Democracy Connections hosts the Defend Democracy Fair on Sunday, Sept. 14, from noon to 4 p.m. at Madaket Plaza (free). This public gathering brings together local representatives, activist organizations and community members committed to resisting fascism and strengthening democracy. Highlights include a Know Your Rights street theater presentation by Centro del Pueblo, performances by […]
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Da’Yas Park Opens with Games, Ice Cream, Community Celebration
If you grew up with 20/30 Park, you’ll hardly recognize it now. What was once mostly a field of grass and concrete has been transformed into Da’Yas Park (Wiyot for “Where the Cypress Are,” named by public vote after the trees found in the park), a colorful wonderland complete with a giant heron slide, crab […]
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Chrome and Classics in Eureka
Since 1993, Cruz’n Eureka Car & Motorcycle Show has rolled through town like clockwork — only louder and shinier. This year, Sept. 12-14 brings coupes, clutches and plenty of chrome as Eureka revs up for three days of shiny rides, roaring engines and community fun (free, some events cost money). Expect a poker run, a […]