Ying Yang Twins & Bubba Sparxxx
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / $57 Day Of Show / $47 Advance / 21+
The Ying Yang Twins are an American hip-hop duo consisting of Kaine and D-Roc. The group debuted in 2000 and rose to mainstream popularity in 2003 collaborating with Britney Spears and Lil Jon.
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Edwin McCain
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 7:30 p.m. / $55 / $50 adv. / 21+
‘90s hitmaker sings “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More” in the Sapphire Palace! Edwin McCain has a romantic soul and a way of investing life’s everyday moments with a poetry all his own.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $22 / $22 General / $20 Students / Seniors
Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.
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What the Constitution Means to Me
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play, adult Heidi resurrects her teenage self to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives.
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Tropiqueño
The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $10 / 21+
Back by popular demand, salsa band Tropiqueño will bring their epic live performance to The Basement stage.
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Money, Velvet Sea
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $15 / 21+
They say: “Unforgettable evening of Pink Floyd and Phish music.”
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Puro Pinche Pari
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $5 / $10 sliding - notaflof / 21+
Con Hispanic! at the Disco! Pura sabrosura y puro vacilón con corridos, cumbias, banda, rock en español y lo que se vaya armando.
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North Country Fair
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Free
A Humboldt tradition! Local fine art products, handcrafted goods and amazing food. All Species Parade with Playhouse Arts will be Saturday at 1 p.m. Samba da Alegria and Samba do Mar have been working hard on the annual Samba Parade, Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Fourth Annual Taco Fest
Bear River Casino Resort / 11 a.m.-3 p.m. / Free
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The Swamp Stomp
The Park, Fortuna / noon / $40 / $25 Children under 12
Music from Grammy-award winners Lost Bayou Ramblers, The Back Dimples and Barn Fire. Local beer, wine, arts, crafts.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $22 / $22 General / $20 Students / Seniors
Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.
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Earl Thomas
Arcata Playhouse / 8 p.m. / $20
Earl Thomas parlayed a unique voice and style into blues stardom at the beginning of the ‘90s.
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.BassCulture 011
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $20 / 18+
Headlining set by TF Marz with support from RatchaelBeat, Wookstarz, Eklektik and Ydna.
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What the Constitution Means to Me
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play, adult Heidi resurrects her teenage self to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives.
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Arcane Artists: Welcome to the Jungle
RampArt Skatepark / 9 p.m.-3 a.m. / $15 / $45 Door VIP / $35 presale VIP / $25 door GA / 21+
“Bring out your most animal and jungle inspired fits as we get absolutely feral! We welcome - mega star, Ukrainian, melodic tech house phenom, MYLA, to headline this immersive night of high energy beats, showcasing jungle inspired performances.”
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Blü Egyptian, Blue Rhythm Revue
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / $15 / $15 Advance sales / 21+
“Blü Egyptian are an electrifying quartet based in Chico who have singlehandedly pioneered the genre Prog-Jam.”
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North Country Fair
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Free
A Humboldt tradition! Local fine art products, handcrafted goods and amazing food. All Species Parade with Playhouse Arts will be Saturday at 1 p.m. Samba da Alegria and Samba do Mar have been working hard on the annual Samba Parade, Sunday at 1 p.m.
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What the Constitution Means to Me
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 2 p.m.
In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play, adult Heidi resurrects her teenage self to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $22 General / $20 Students / Seniors
Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.
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The Big Lebowski (1998)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
The most-screened movie in ATL history… again! Nobody fucks with The Jesus!
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Mo Dotti, octobercountry, Mold
Outer Space / 7 p.m. / $10
LA shoegaze band Mo Dotti headlines.
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Arcata Friday Night Market
Arcata Plaza / 5-8 p.m.
Over 50 local Humboldt Made vendors will be on hand, offering handmade goods, artisan crafts, specialty foods, sweets, and beverages.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $22 / $22 General / $20 Students / Seniors
Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.
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What the Constitution Means to Me
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play, adult Heidi resurrects her teenage self to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives.
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Fleetwood Macramé
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-11 p.m. / $25
Tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $22 / $22 General / $20 Students / Seniors
Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.
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What the Constitution Means to Me
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play, adult Heidi resurrects her teenage self to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives.
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What the Constitution Means to Me
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 2 p.m.
In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play, adult Heidi resurrects her teenage self to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $22 General / $20 Students / Seniors
Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.
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Sci-Fi Night: Poltergeist (1982)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
“Upon realizing that something truly evil haunts his home, Steve Freeling calls in a team of parapsychologists to help before it’s too late”
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‘A Reason to Listen’ October Poetry Show
Septentrio Barrel Room / 7-9 p.m. / $7
Humboldt’s longest-running live poetry event welcomes our Featured Poet for October, Kimi Sugioka, Poet Laureate of Alameda and author of two books of poems, most recently Wile and Wing (Manic D Press).
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Pastels on the Plaza
Arcata Plaza / 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / Free
Since 1987, Northcoast Children’s Services has teamed up with local sponsors and talented artists to turn the sidewalks of the Arcata Plaza into a vibrant outdoor gallery — and it’s happening again on the first Saturday in October!
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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Shilpa Ray, The Bored Again
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8:30 p.m. / $15 / 21+
Shilpa Ray is an American singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York with a blues punk sound.
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Gimme Gimme Disco
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $21 / 18+
If you can’t get enough of ABBA, boy do we have THE dance party for you!
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John Moreland
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-10 p.m. / $30
Experience the raw power of John Moreland live as he brings songs from his acclaimed new album Visitor to the stage. After a year of silence and reflection, the celebrated Americana songwriter returns with stripped-down, gut-punching folk-rock and hard-won wisdom. With special guest Mariel Buckley.
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Pepper
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-10 p.m. / $36
Pepper with support from Tunnel Vision.
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Takaat
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7:30 p.m. / $25 / $20 online presale / 21+
TAKAAT (pronounced tuh-cot), meaning “noise” in the Tuareg language Tamashek, is the trio of Ahmoudou Madassane, Mikey Coltun, and Souleymane Ibrahim, also known as the rhythm section of Mdou Moctar.
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Michael Beach, Replica Watch, Winter Band
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8:30 p.m. / $15 / 21+
Michael Beach - With his off-the-rails live show and charismatic stage presence, Melbourne, Australia’s Michael Beach is one of contemporary underground music’s great songwriters and bandleaders.
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Ruckus and Rumpus
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8 p.m.-midnight / $20
Variety show with containing all sorts of performances. Everything from comedy to burlesque to circus acts. Huffington post rated this the #1 underground performance show in the country.
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The Riving, War Moth, Clockwork Hero
Humboldt Brews / 8 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Heart pounding nightmare to a joyful daydream with original hard rock, prog, alt.
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Don’t Care, South City Dead Beats, Pruritus Ani
The Shanty / 8-11 p.m. / Free / 21+
Redding punks Don’t Care and South City Dead Beats, along with Humboldt crust band Pruritus Ani play a free show.
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David Liebe Hart, Freakbait, Dave Heatwave, Dr. Foxmeat
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8:30 p.m. / $15 / $25 VIP Meet & Greet / $10 online presale / 21+
“The galaxy’s most unique entertainer, David Liebe Hart, brings his music/puppets/storytelling extravaganza to you. Every David show is an unpredictable one-of-a-kind experience, often hilarious, sometimes confounding, and always memorable.”
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XZIBIT & D12
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / $57 Day Of Show / $47 Advance / 21+
Over the years, XZIBIT has shown himself to be a man of many talents. He has received notoriety as a rapper, actor, TV host, and radio personality.
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Corpse Bride (2005) 20th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-7:30 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.
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Phillip-Michael Scales
Arcata Playhouse / 7 p.m. / $20
Phillip-Michael Scales brings a sound he calls Dive Bar Soul, where indie rock grit meets the raw emotion of blues, and carries the storytelling tradition forward with songs that are heartfelt, powerful, and unforgettable.
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Ghost Almanac
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Performances at 7 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Ghost Almanac features the best scenes from classic horror films soundtracked live by the vintage synthesizer enthusiasts of Montopolis. Tales from the Crypt meets VH1 in this 80 minute roller coaster ride of terror and old school beats.
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Ghost Almanac
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8:45 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Performances at 7 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Ghost Almanac features the best scenes from classic horror films soundtracked live by the vintage synthesizer enthusiasts of Montopolis. Tales from the Crypt meets VH1 in this 80 minute roller coaster ride of terror and old school beats.
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Sci-Fi Night: Train to Busan (2016)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
“When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.”
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Rumble at the River VII
Bear River Recreation Center / 6:30 p.m. / 18+
“In partnership with Red Thunder Promotions, this 18+ fight night delivers an adrenaline-pumping lineup of combat sports. Expect big hits, intense matchups, and an unforgettable atmosphere.”
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Naive Melodies, Piet Dalmolen Band
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Floydian dreamscapes, prog-scented improv, sizzling surf-rock followed by Talking Heads music.
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Makenu
The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $10 / 21+
Makenu is a vibrant, psychedelic cumbia band that blends the traditional rhythms of cumbia with a wide array of modern influences.
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Hocus Pocus (1993)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
“After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches’ reign of terror once and for all.”
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Sci-Fi Night: The Thing (1982)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
“A twelve-man team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing creature wreaks havoc, creates terror…And becomes one of them.”
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Free Creatures
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $18 / $15 Advance / 21+
The Pacific Northwest brings us yet another new musical flavor in the alt hip hop indie fusion trio, Free Creatures.
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Arcane Artists: Fright Nite With Polar Bears
RampArt Skatepark / 9 p.m.-3 a.m. / $20 / $55 Door VIP / $40 presale VIP / $30 door GA / 21+
It’s time to get freaky as we transform Rampart into something out of a Tim Burton movie. We are bringing out POLAR BEARS to headline this special event as the kings of the theatrical dance music experience.
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Young Frankenstein (1974)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
A young neurosurgeon inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein.
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Sci-Fi Night: The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) 90th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive, not killed as previously believed. Dr. Frankenstein wants to get out of the evil experiment business, but when a mad scientist, Dr. Pretorius, kidnaps his wife, Dr. Frankenstein agrees to help him create a new creature.”
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Diggin Dirt
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / $40 Day Of Show / $30 Advance / 21+
Diggin’ Dirt has been traveling all over the country playing sold-out venues and major festivals in 2025. They’ve been bringing their unique blend of Motown, soul, afrobeat, reggae, and funk to the masses and have been consistently growing in popularity.
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Phantom Voyage Eagle House Halloween
The Historic Eagle House / 8:30 p.m.-3 a.m. / $40 / $80 VIP / 21+
Burningleaf and Fraktal Productions present two nights featuring David Starfire, Govinda, N808, Suds, Gettoblaster, J.Philp, Marjo Lak, Gabe Pressure and more.
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AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Dia De Los Banjos
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $25 / $20 Advance / 21+
Award-winning energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene.
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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Phantom Voyage Eagle House Halloween
The Historic Eagle House / 8:30 p.m.-3 a.m. / $40 / $80 VIP / 21+
Burningleaf and Fraktal Productions present two nights featuring David Starfire, Govinda, N808, Suds, Gettoblaster, J.Philp, Marjo Lak, Gabe Pressure and more.
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Jon Lovitz
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / $70 Premium / $50 Gold / $40 Silver / $30 Bronze / 21+
Jon was a cast member on Saturday Night Live, he was the voice of Jay Sherman in The Critic, and has starred in numerous movies over the years.
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Jon Lovitz
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / $70 Premium / $50 Gold / $40 Silver / $30 Bronze / 21+
Jon was a cast member on Saturday Night Live, he was the voice of Jay Sherman in The Critic, and has starred in numerous movies over the years.
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That 1 Guy
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $20 / 21+
“Extensive and amazing track record of unique and imaginative performances featuring his curious instrument.”
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The California Honeydrops
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-10:30 p.m. / $45
“The California Honeydrops…evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone.” -Rolling Stone
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Luke Null
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8-10 p.m. / $15
After a year in New York as a featured player on SNL, Luke moved to LA and is now a regular at the Hollywood Improv.
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Poor Man’s Whiskey
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $25 / $20 Advance / 21+
“Northern California’s outlaw music bards bring a reputation for high-energy live shows and fusion of bluegrass/old time, southern rock, and old school jam.”
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Luke Null
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8-10 p.m. / $15
After a year in New York as a featured player on SNL, Luke moved to LA and is now a regular at the Hollywood Improv.
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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The Brothers Comatose
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $30 / $25 Advance / 21+
Fusing old school string band instrumentation with rock and roll exuberance.
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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Mania: The ABBA Tribute
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30 p.m.
Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations.
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