Vesseles, Psyop Victim, Stridor
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 8 p.m. / $15
Monday metal.
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Plankton Wat, Western Extra
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7-10 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Plankton Wat is the psych-folk and cosmic-rock solo project of Portland, Oregon-based multi-instrumentalist and guitarist Dewey Mahood, who also handles bass in the Rose City Band rhythm section.
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Rushadicus the Cello Goblin
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-10 p.m. / $10 / $15 Day of Show / $10 Advanced
Rushadicus is a post-medieval metal jester of otherdimensional glee who prefers precarious perches to dazzle and delight.
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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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The Heeters, Pennies for Pluto
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 8 p.m. / $10
The Heeters are a Bay Area band (4-piece) with a soulful blend of R&B, funk, and deep grooves. Featuring members of The California Honeydrops.
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Women’s Equality Day: Intrepid Women
Old Town Gazebo / 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. / Free
Readers will take turns sharing the names and most notable accomplishments of women from different time periods, cultures, ethnicities, and fields of endeavor (the arts, sciences, politics and more), including women who fought for women’s suffrage.
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Sci-Fi Night: The Iron Giant (1999)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
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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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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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Bikini Trill, Jon Wiilde
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $20 / 21+
Surf-Pop trio based in Los Angeles, CA, known for an eclectic sound that seamlessly blends Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, and Reggae.
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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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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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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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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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“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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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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