Carl Avery Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 4:30-6 p.m. / Free
Carl is a self-taught Yurok artist raised on the Hupa reservation who has spent nearly two decades painting murals and creating Native American art and prints rooted in nature, culture, and heritage.
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Martinis by the Bay
Wharfinger Building / 5-7 p.m. / $45 / $50 after August 20 / 21+
rings together 12 cocktail stations, 15 talented mixologists from the best bars and restaurants on the North Coast creating 15 of their signature cocktails, a mocktail station, beer, appetizers, barbequed oysters and more. Benefits Meals on Wheels.
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The Rumba Madre
Moss Oak Commons / 6 p.m. / $10
High-energy musical project that collides punk rock urgency with the soul of Latin and world traditions like flamenco, mariachi, cumbia, or celtic music. Support from Something Wicked and Brain Dead Rejects.
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Cruz’n Eureka
Downtown and Old Town Eureka / 6-7 p.m. / Free spectators
Eureka’s annual celebration of classic cars. Thursday: Poker run! Friday: Old Town cruise! Saturday: Car show! Sunday: Burn out competition!
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Cruz’n Eureka
Downtown and Old Town Eureka / noon-7 p.m. / Free spectators
Eureka’s annual celebration of classic cars. Thursday: Poker run! Friday: Old Town cruise! Saturday: Car show! Sunday: Burn out competition!
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Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends, The Null, Lady in Waiting
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 8 p.m. / $15
“Smart, heavy rock for freaks, nerds, and outcasts that matches arena-rock bombast with indie-punk critical thinking.”
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Heaven’s Taint, Berk and the Jerx and Pertroleum Apes
The Shanty / 9-11:30 p.m. / Free / 21+
Local punk.
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Arcane Artists: Dangerous Desires
RampArt Skatepark / 9 p.m.-3 a.m. / $15 / $50 Door VIP / $35 Presale VIP / $30 door GA / 21+
Break out your masks and outfits inspired by the creatures of the night at this naughty masquerade. We are bringing star DJ & producer, CARTER CRUISE to headline this nocturnal affair.
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Crunk Funk
The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+
Humboldt’s crunkest funk quartet, Crunk Funk is a high-energy Hammond B-3 organ funk odyssey featuring members of Diggin Dirt and Object Heavy.
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Cruz’n Eureka
Downtown and Old Town Eureka / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. / Free spectators
Eureka’s annual celebration of classic cars. Thursday: Poker run! Friday: Old Town cruise! Saturday: Car show! Sunday: Burn out competition!
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Against All Odds Punk Fest
RampArt Skatepark / 3-10 p.m. / $10
All-ages community-building event with 11 punk bands, open bowl skating, skill shares, art vendors, and free community resources for young adults.
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Tunes in the Dunes
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 4-8 p.m. / $40 / $35 Friends of the Dunes Members
Live bluegrass music as you soak in breathtaking ocean views. Music by The Compost Mountain Boys and A Banjo Makes 3.
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Gladys, Hermit Crab, Good Time Charlies
The Shanty / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Rock, punk, experimental, rap/hip-hop, techno funk.
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Cruz’n Eureka
Downtown and Old Town Eureka / noon / Free spectators
Eureka’s annual celebration of classic cars. Thursday: Poker run! Friday: Old Town cruise! Saturday: Car show! Sunday: Burn out competition!
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Soft as Snow, DPSD
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7-10 p.m. / $10 / 21+
“With rough sampling, slippery rhythms and noisy textures, their raw electronic productions are accompanied by Oda’s shapeshifting voice, creating a warped-yet-warm physicality.”
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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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Helms Alee, Generational Trauma
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8:30 p.m. / $17 / $20 day of show / 21+
“Nestled warmly into the sludgy, noise-rock genre, Helms Alee are so much more than where those categories confine them to.” -The Sleeping Shaman
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Absynth Quintet
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Back to five! Locals Absynth Quintet plays a touch of jazz, a taste of Django, and danceable, catchy tunes.
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Dolly Parton Tribute Show
Arcata Playhouse / 2:30 p.m. / $25
Featuring Harmonic Howl and Ponies of Harmony along with some of your favorite local singers. Proceeds beyond house operation costs will go to Humboldt’s branch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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“I” Block Party/Sanctuary Day
I Street / noon-6 p.m. / Free / Free 0
40th annual event! This year’s exciting entertainment lineup features The Mighty Dynamites, Missing Pieces, Girasoles Armónicos, Latin Peppers, traditional Mariachi and Folclórico performances.
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Cannifest 2026
Arcata Ball Park / 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
“This community driven event blends art, educational activations, panel discussions, 4 stages of music, a Family Interactice Zone, world renowned vendors of food and handmade gifts.”
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Cannifest 2026
Arcata Ball Park / 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
“This community driven event blends art, educational activations, panel discussions, 4 stages of music, a Family Interactice Zone, world renowned vendors of food and handmade gifts.”
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Michelle Lambert
The Historic Eagle House / 8-10 p.m. / $25
Hailing from Mendocino County, Lambert began studying violin at age 2, vocals at 5 and piano and drums soon after which helped develop her songwriting and musical foundation. She is influenced by her studies in Celtic music and female empowerment is a recurring theme in her music.
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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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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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Strange Meeting
The Basement / 7 p.m. / Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Ninth Annual Halloween Party
The Historic Eagle House / 9 p.m.-3 a.m. / 21+
Where Humboldt’s adults do Halloween.
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Ninth Annual Halloween Party
The Historic Eagle House / 9 p.m.-3 a.m. / 21+
Where Humboldt’s adults do Halloween.
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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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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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