Even if our local events are pared down a bit, there’s good reason to party this Fourth of July. There won’t be a Fourth of July Festival in Old Town this year but things will still be poppin’ with the Fourth of July Fireworks on Humboldt Bay on Sunday, July 4 at 10 p.m. (free). […]
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Oyster Festival Express this Saturday!
Oh, the sweet sounds of live music returning to our clubs, bars, street festivals and farmers markets. And now, outside the Creamery Building for the Oyster Festival Express. Come down to the Creamery District on Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to hear the Latin Peppers at 10:15 a.m., Amber Soul at […]
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Music, Music, Everywhere!
This week, COVID-19 restrictions are lifting and so are our spirits. As if meeting the moment, the hills, gardens, bars and parks are alive with the sound of music. Every third Sunday of the month through summer, catch live Music in the Garden in the beautiful setting of Humboldt Botanical Garden. This Sunday, June 20, […]
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Crabs Tickets on Sale Now, Stock Car Races at Redwood Acres
Take us out to the ballgame. Please! Our Humboldt Crabs return to host the Lincoln Potters for a three-game series that kicks off Friday, June 4 at Arcata Ball Park. While Friday’s game is totally sold out and bleacher seats are sold out for the remaining two games, there are still (pod) spots on the grass […]
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Kinetic Sculpture in Place Gears up this Saturday
We’re getting closer to the day we can all cram onto the plaza for Memorial Day weekend glory. But this year, we celebrate the spirit of Kinetics while staying safe at home. Grab your favorite beverage and tune in for Kinetic Sculpture in Place, happening Saturday, May 29 at noon on the Kinetic Universe YouTube […]
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Remote-A-Baga Returns
Screen Queens are at it again. Catch all the inzanity of the Remote-A-Baga Ball 2021 on Saturday, May 22, when queen contenders show us what they’ve got as they vy for the title of Rutabaga Queen 2021. The event will be streamed live on the Kinetic Universe YouTube channel and features recorded silliness in the […]
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Mother’s Day Market at HC Fairgrounds
Waited until the last minute to get Mom something this year? Fear not, you have plenty of options and all in one stop at the Mother’s Day Market, happening Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds ($3, kids free). Browse local vendors for just the right gift or […]
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Weekend Fun in Arcata
Arcata Main Street knows you’re ready for fun and they are serving it up. Legs, tails, whatever you’ve got, walk or flip ’em down to the Arcata Plaza for the Mermaids of May Ball Gown Stroll, happening Saturday, May 8 from noon to 3 p.m. (free). Wear your masks (add a little glitter) and practice […]
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SoHum Girls Streaming Live from the Arcata Playhouse this Saturday
Listen up, live music lovers — David Ferney at Arcata Playhouse has some news. “The Arcata Playhouse is back with live music. We are now doing live-streamed shows at the Arcata Playhouse with our new video system and have two shows coming in April,” Ferney says. (Remember, baby steps lead to dancing steps.) The first […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Drive-By Dinner & Irish Music at the Clarke Museum
Feelin’ green because you’re not celebrating your favorite holiday at the bar this year? Have a hankering for homemade shepherd’s pie and a fat shamrock cupcake from Ramone’s? Maybe you’re missing those lively nights at Gallagher’s when Seabury Gould and Evan Morden kept your toes tappin’ as you downed fish and chips with pints and […]
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Toast of the Coast Benefits Coastal Conservation
Raise a glass to the good work Trinidad Coastal Land Trust does in the name of outdoor conservation at TCLT’s Virtual Toast to the Coast on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Yet another annual event going virtual this year, the Toast offers delicious food, art and music just like in years past, […]
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Perilous (Post a) Plunge
Wondering what’s up with the Perilous Plunge this year? As with most things, it’s happening online, providing the same wacky (if not as wet) good fun as always while raising much needed funds for Redwood Discovery Museum and its uber valuable hands-on education for kids. See what the crazy and creative plungers have concocted this […]