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 […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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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 […]
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Awa Odori Dancers from Japan at Cal Poly Humboldt on Sunday
Awa Odori dancers from Japan’s Tokushima Prefecture bring one of Japan’s most vibrant traditional dance festivals to Cal Poly Humboldt’s Goodwin Forum on Sunday, April 27, from 3 to 4 p.m. (free). The Awa Odori: Japanese Dance Performance features a 30-minute performance of vibrant, chant-filled routines accompanied by shamisen lute, taiko drums, shinobue flute and […]
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Global and Local Talent Shine at Humboldt Film Festival
Celebrate global and local creativity at the world’s oldest student-run film festival when the Humboldt International Film Festival returns April 24-27 to the Minor Theatre ($12). Now in its 58th year, HIFF showcases more than 30 international short films, including standout entries from local Humboldt County filmmakers. Enjoy a dynamic mix of storytelling, a panel […]
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Dance to the Bayou Swamis this Friday
Let the good times roll with the Bayou Swamis on Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at Trinidad Town Hall ($5–$20 sliding). This lively Louisiana-inspired band serves up swampy originals and Cajun-spiced tunes with Jeff Landen on guitar, Randle Lundberg on button accordion and fiddle, Kate Koemel on rubboard and T-fer, Marla Joy on bass […]