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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Comedy Tonight: Monday, May 5
The Basement has a rare Monday night gig going down at 7:30 p.m., with comedian Steve Hofsteller, famous on YouTube for his crowd work, particularly with hecklers, on the bill. However, as of press time the show appears to be mostly sold-out, with the exception of a few front row, meet-and-greet tickets left going for […]
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Discovery Museum’s Perilous Plunge this Saturday
Dive into the fun at Redwood Discovery Museum’s annual splash fest, the Perilous Plunge, happening Saturday, March 29, from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the F Street Dock in Eureka (free to watch). Cheer wildly from dry land as volunteers jump into the chilly bay to raise money for the Discovery Museum, now celebrating […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Shindigs
Feeling lucky? Grab your dabbers and join the fun at the St. Patrick’s Day Bingo Party at Freshwater Grange on Friday, March 14, at 6 p.m. ($5 buy-in, $3 additional bingo cards, $15 dinner). Enjoy a hearty, home-cooked feast of bangers and mash, plus dessert and drinks — all while competing for bingo glory. Dinner […]
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Comedy Tonight: Tuesday, Feb. 18
We have a new venue in town, as the Jam in Arcata is no more, having morphed into something called the Wild Hare Tavern. Out with the old, in with the leporids. Humor is often the best way to break the ice in a new social situation, so what better way to get acquainted with […]
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Photos: Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo 2025
The 15th annual Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo: Heart of the Dragon Resurrection 2025 got underway for three days from Feb. 14-16 at Blue Lake Casino and featured 43 tattoo artists and piercers. Large crowds took advantage of the opportunity to look over the art designs and make on-the-spot appointments for “ink” and piercing. See the slideshow below […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, Feb. 15
It’s the second night of the Mr. Humboldt pageant over at the Arcata Theatre Lounge tonight at 7:30 p.m. Last night’s All-Stars Pageant featured participants from years past, while tonight’s offering is focused exclusively on fresh faces, all vying for the crown, gilded underwear, or whatever the big prize is for coming up on top. […]
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Comedy Tonight: Monday, Jan. 27
Dual headlining comics from Los Angeles will be taking over Savage Henry Comedy Club tonight at 9 p.m. Come join Justin Lentz and Curtis Taylor III as they work the mics and sing for their supper for a mere $5 at the door, quite a deal for a show so far from home.
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Comedy Tonight: Saturday, Jan. 11
San Francisco comedians Spencer Devine and Rachel Pilson continue the last of their two-night headlining residency at Savage Henry Comedy Club tonight at 9 p.m. ($10). If you would like to get in on the ground floor of some rising Bay Area stand-ups, tonight or Friday’s gigs are the place to be. On the topic […]