Keep your fingers crossed for sunshine and join the celebration as the North Country Fair marks its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Arcata Plaza (free). This year’s party features 175 art and craft vendors, heaps of local food booths and three lively […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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AutoXpo Rolls into Fortuna Today
Gear up for a weekend of chrome, carburetors and classic Americana as the 33rd Annual Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo rolls into town July 26-28. This favorite summertime event offers a nostalgic journey through automotive history with classic cars, a judged show and a cruise down Main Street. New this year is the return of the crowd-pleasing […]
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Beer Fest at Blue Ox this Saturday
History meets hops at Humboldt’s newest summer celebration. The Humboldt County Historical Society and Blue Ox Millworks are teaming up to host the inaugural Beer Fest at Blue Ox on Saturday, July 27 from noon to 5 p.m. ($45, $6 VIP, $25 non-drinker). This 21+ event offers a taste of Humboldt’s finest brews, including offerings […]
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Glory Days are Here Again
Summer’s unofficial kick-off starts this weekend with everyone’s favorite art-in-motion jaunt through the streets, dunes and waters of Humboldt County. Slather on the sunscreen and get ready to follow your team with the fervor of a Deadhead — the Kinetic Grand Championship is here. Start at the Arcata Plaza on Saturday, May 25, to watch […]
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Humboldt Marble Weekend Clicks Off Tonight
Humboldt Marble Weekend, Feb. 9-11, brings together artists and collectors to celebrate contemporary marbles and marble hunting. Festivities kick off Friday, Feb. 9, with the Marble Makers Ball at the Glass Garage (215 C St., Eureka), where more than 20 glass artists will collaboratively create a marble to be exhibited at the Clarke Historical Museum, and […]
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Redwood Curtain’s Hurricane Diane Opens Friday
Hurricane Diane, Redwood Curtain Theatre‘s first show at the newly minted 5th and D Street Theater (300 Fifth St., Eureka), opens this weekend, with shows Friday, Feb. 9, and Saturday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. ($20, $18 seniors/students). Madeleine George’s Obie-winning play tells the tale of Diane, a […]
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Blue Lake Celebrates Joan Schirle Day
The city of Blue Lake celebrates the late Joan Schirle, award-winning and beloved theater pioneer and founding artistic director of Dell’Arte International, on Sunday, Feb. 4. Events for Joan Schirle Day (as proclaimed by the city in November of 2023) include breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at Mad River Grange, Joan Schirle videos from […]
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Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo Opens Tomorrow at BLC
The Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo takes over Blue Lake Casino & Hotel, Feb. 2-4, featuring tattoos, contests, live entertainment and vendors. Open Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., this weekend of artistic expression is your chance to see an array of artists at work, […]
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Get Crafty at Sea Goat’s Holiday Open House
Bring the kids along to get crafty at the Sea Goat Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 23, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. at Abbey of the Redwoods’ Sea Goat Farmstand (free entry, $5 ornament workshop, $20 garland workshop). Enjoy a drop-in citrus garland and ornament workshop led by Molly of Twine & Rind, specialty […]
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Zoo and Sky Walk All Lit Up for the Holidays
Let there be lights! About 16,000 of them. And let those lights illuminate pathways and the Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo at the inaugural Zoo Lights: Holiday Extravaganza, happening Friday, Dec. 15, Saturday, Dec. 16, and Sunday, Dec. 17 from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. (and continuing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Jan. 4) for just […]
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Holiday Dance Magic
The season of holiday dance is upon us — a time when tutus twirl, pointe shoes pirouette and the spirit of the season comes alive on stages across the county. The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic, gets some love from two outstanding local dance companies this week, plus a creative take on a holiday favorite. First […]
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Holiday Bazaar and Boutique in Willow Creek
This week, the eastern part of our county offers its holiday gift shopping treasures at the Willow Creek China-Flat Museum’s Holiday Bazaar, happening Saturday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (free admission). There, you’ll discover beautiful quilted items, jewelry, candy, ceramics, crochet and knitted items, wreaths and other delights. […]