Someone once said that you don’t just listen to Pink Floyd’s classic album The Dark Side of the Moon, you experience it. And if you haven’t experienced it yet, or it’s been a while, or you have yet to experience a psychedelic circus show intricately choreographed to it, then you’re in for a treat this […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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Get a Taste of the Deep South at Swamp Stomp
Who’s your crawdaddy? Find out at The Swamp Stomp, billed as a “family event bringing a taste of the Deep South to Humboldt County,” on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Park by Fat Anne’s (164 Dinsmore Drive) in Fortuna ($30, $20 kids 11-16, free for kids 10 and under). See […]
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Sip of Summer Hard Cider Festival Tomorrow
Life’s hard. Ergo, so should your cider be. If you’re in this camp, or if you just love a daytime festival in the park for a great cause, get your ticket to Sip of Summer 2023, taking place Saturday, Sept. 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Rohner Park ($30, $60 VIP, $10 nondrinker). The […]
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Humboldt Latin Dance and Music Festival Kicks off Tonight
Celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Latin America at the fourth annual Humboldt Latin Dance and Music Festival, happening Sept. 21-24 in the Creamery District (ticket price varies, see website). Brought to you by Humboldt Latin Dance Collective, the festival offers a variety of workshops in salsa, bachata, zouk and Cuban dances taught […]
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Celebrate the Fall Equinox and the Un-Damming of the Klamath at this Year’s North Country Fair
Arcata’s lively fall equinox festival the North Country Fair takes place this weekend filling the plaza with happy revelers on Saturday, Sept. 16, and Sunday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (free). Celebrate the diversity of the community and season over two days with 170 art and craft vendors, local food and information […]
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WCA Jazz Series this Friday at Trinidad Town Hall
Westhaven Center for the Arts presents its monthly Jazz Series on Friday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at Trinidad Town Hall featuring music by RLA Jazz Trio with Matt McClimon on vibes and Doug Marcum on guitar ($10-$20 sliding). McClimon is director of the concert and jazz bands at Fortuna Middle School and Toddy Thomas […]
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Join NCGA for a Harvest Moon Soiree
Join the North Coast Growers’ Association for Harvest Moon Soiree: A Celebration of Place and Taste, happening Sunday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship ($75, tickets online). The evening includes a multi-course, Mediterranean-inspired dinner highlighting local produce, plus a dessert bar and libations from the Pony Keg Mobile Bar. […]
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Cannifest this Weekend at Halvorsen Park
Cannifest, the Cannabis Festival and Trade Gathering, is back on Humboldt’s famous and fertile soil this weekend, with loads of farmers, makers, vendors and cannabis enthusiasts hashing it out on Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10 at Halvorsen Park ($55-$182.42). There’s lots to see and do, so plan your strain accordingly. Meet local farmers […]
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2023 Cruz’n Eureka Car and Motorcycle Show
Cruz’n Eureka Car and Motorcycle Show gears up Sept. 7-9 in Eureka (most events are free). A benefit for Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods, it features a poker run, barbecue, a cruise through Old Town, car show and street fair. The fun starts with a Thursday evening Poker Run and Show & Shine […]
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36th Annual I Block Party Happening Monday
This Labor Day, join the festivities at the 36th annual I Block Party taking place Monday, Sept. 4 from noon to 6 p.m. in front of Los Bagels in Arcata. This fun-for-the-whole-family event is a benefit for Arcata’s sister city Camoapa, Nicaragua, where monies raised support education, clean water and humanitarian projects. The party includes […]
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Catch the Flavor of Shelter Cove at Taste of the Cove
Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice’s annual dinner event, Taste of the Cove, is this Saturday, Sept. 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Shelter Cove’s Mal Coombs Park ($35, $10 for ages 12 and under, free for kids under 5). Enjoy wild-caught fish donated by local fisher-folk, local farm-fresh vegetables and delicious homemade desserts. […]
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Summer Movies Series at FRT
Ferndale Repertory Theater presents the third in its Summer Movie Series, with the musical The Wiz, starring Dianna Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, Lena Horne and Mabel King, among others, on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. ($10, $5 students/seniors). Grab some concessions and ease on down the aisle to take your seat for this […]