Imagine Count Orlok’s shadow creeping across the screen while every creak, crash andwhisper is created live before your eyes. The Invincible Czars return to the Eureka Theater on Friday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. with their acclaimed live original scores for The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and Nosferatu (1922), performed in sync with the […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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Dancing in the Streets at the 39th Annual I-Block Party
Arcata’s biggest street bash returns. The 39th annual I Block Party takes over I Street between 10th and 11th (in front of Los Bagels) on Monday, Sept. 1, from noon to 6 p.m. (free admission). This family friendly fundraiser for the Arcata–Camoapa Sister City Project features live music from the Jim Lahman Band (noon to […]
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Local Filmmaker Griffin Loch’s The Distilled Screens at Ferndale Rep
He’s already scared the pants off you at the Ferndale Scaregrounds and the Scream-a-Torium Haunted House. Now Griffin Loch is bottling up the terror for the big screen. The Undistilled, Loch’s fourth feature film, pours out Sunday, Aug. 31, at 6 p.m. at the historic Ferndale Repertory Theatre ($15). Filmed in Humboldt County (with plenty […]
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Celebrate the Opening of the Humboldt Bay Trail South
Celebrate the beginning of a new era for outdoor recreation and transportation in Humboldt County. After two decades of vision, planning and community persistence, Humboldt is ready to celebrate a milestone: the completion of the Humboldt Bay Trail South segment, linking Eureka and Arcata with a continuous, safe and scenic bike and pedestrian trail along […]
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Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Summer Music Series
This summer, Sundays are made for music in the garden. From June 1 through Oct. 26, the Events Lawn at Humboldt Botanical Garden becomes a stage for local and regional talent, offering everything from salsa to soul and jazz to bluegrass during the garden’s popular Summer Music Series. Concerts run Sundays from 1 to 3 […]
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Redwood Pride Festival Weekend
The Redwood Pride Festival returns for its eighth year with a colorful weekend of community, creativity and celebration. The festivities kicked off today with an 11 a.m. parade and march from the Adorni Center, continuing with a family-friendly gathering at the Jefferson Community Center from noon to 4 p.m. On Sunday, June 8, the fun continues […]
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Bigfoot Brewfest Fundraiser on Tap this Saturday
Bigfoot’s trading forest trails for beer taps at the Bigfoot Brewfest, happening Saturday, June 7, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Humboldt Bay Social Club ($50, $40 advance). Enjoy local craft beer from 10 breweries, tasty bites from three food trucks and live music from The Oyster Baes and DJ LBoogie. A benefit for Big […]
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It’s Crab Season! (baseball, that is)
Nothing says summer like the return of Humboldt Crabs Baseball. With games kicking off this weekend at the Arcata Ball Park, the Crabs are the oldest continuously operated, independent, summer collegiate baseball team in the U.S., bringing 80 years of tradition, hometown pride and small-town fun to our corner of the world. First game of […]
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Forest Moon Festival Fun
Celebrate Humboldt County’s claim to Star Wars fame at the Forest Moon Festival, honoring the region’s role as the forest moon of Endor in Return of the Jedi. This countywide event takes place May 30-June 1 and features themed activities, film site tours, costumed characters and more. On Friday, May 30 at 6 p.m., head to […]
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Rutabaga Ball Tonight at the Eureka Theater
“No Kings!” may be the mantra of 2025, but here in Humboldt, we love our Queens. Join the revelry at the 2025 Rutabaga Ball, dazzling the stage at the Eureka Theater on Saturday, May 24, starting at 7 p.m. ($20). Witness the coronation of the queen who’ll reign supreme over the legendary human-powered sculpture race, […]
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A Glorious Weekend
The legendary Kinetic Grand Championship, happening May 24-26, is pedaling, floating and rolling its way through Humboldt for three days of pure, unadulterated imagination on wheels (free). The fun begins on Saturday, May 24, at noon on the Arcata Plaza where you can watch the innovative and colorful contraptions take a few laps before setting […]
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Tantalizing Torch Songs at Trinidad Town Hall
If jazz is your jam, clear your calendar for Tantalizing Torch Songs with Claire Bent and RLAD, happening Friday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Trinidad Town Hall ($10-$20 sliding scale). Westhaven Center for the Arts presents this evening of soulful jazz featuring versatile vocalist Claire Bent with the polished backing of veterans RLAD: Tim […]