Orchestra Gold, Makenu
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7-10 p.m. / $25 / $20 early bird - online / 21+
Oakland-based African psychedelic rock band known for fusing traditional Malian music with gritty, 1970s-style psych-rock, funk, and soul.
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Spafford
Humboldt Brews / 8 p.m. / $32 / $27 Advance / 21+
Known for their patented “electrofunk therapy,” Spafford blends rock, funk, jazz, reggae, ska, and electro-pop.
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Rooted in Place: Stories of the North Coast Food System
The Historic Eagle House / 6:30-10 p.m. / 21+
Join us for the premiere of six short documentary films telling the stories of the people, partnerships, and programs building a stronger local food system across the North Coast. Films produced by Ruf Collective and “Hecho en Humboldt” by Elijah Montana.
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Rose City Band
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7-9 p.m. / $20 / 21+
Psychedelic country rock project from Portland, Oregon, created and led by acclaimed guitarist and singer Ripley Johnson.
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The Emo Night Tour
Van Duzer Theater / 8 p.m. / $25 / Free Cal Poly Humboldt
Experience a high-energy celebration of the golden era of emo and pop-punk with DJs spinning anthems from My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco and more.
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Culture Commons
Eureka / 5 p.m. / Free
Across multiple venues, this three-day event will offer a weekend of art, music, dance, storytelling, workshops, and food that reflects the many traditions and heritages represented in the region.
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Paula Jones & Friends
Eureka Theater / 7 p.m. / $20
One of Humboldt County’s most beloved vocalists, takes the stage at the historic Eureka Theater for Cornucopia, a one-night-only concert celebrating the rich tapestry of jazz, funk, and gospel.
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Say When
Dell’Arte International / 7-8:15 p.m. / $18 / $25 VIP Section (includes 1 free drink) / $20 At the door / $18 Advance Online / $15 Student / Senior / Veteran / Artist / $5 Pay What You Can
Before influencers, there was the “King of Dudes.” Told by his two Chow Chows, Say When tells the hilarious and mostly true story of Evander Berry Wall, the Gilded Age heir who spent his youth and fortune amassing 5,000 neckties.
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Clue
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:15 p.m. / $25 / $22 Student / Senior
Murder, mystery, and madcap mayhem are on the menu in Clue, the fast-paced comedy inspired by the iconic board game and cult classic film.
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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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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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Culture Commons
Eureka / 11 a.m. / Free
Across multiple venues, this three-day event will offer a weekend of art, music, dance, storytelling, workshops, and food that reflects the many traditions and heritages represented in the region.
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Say When
Dell’Arte International / 7-8:15 p.m. / $18 / $25 VIP Section (includes 1 free drink) / $20 At the door / $18 Advance Online / $15 Student / Senior / Veteran / Artist / $5 Pay What You Can
Before influencers, there was the “King of Dudes.” Told by his two Chow Chows, Say When tells the hilarious and mostly true story of Evander Berry Wall, the Gilded Age heir who spent his youth and fortune amassing 5,000 neckties.
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Clue
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:15 p.m. / $25 / $22 Student / Senior
Murder, mystery, and madcap mayhem are on the menu in Clue, the fast-paced comedy inspired by the iconic board game and cult classic film.
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Gráinne Hunt with Jules Stewart
Arcata Playhouse / 7:30 p.m. / $20
“A queer, nu-folk singer-songwriter with a voice like complex coffee, Gráinne Hunt is one of Ireland’s most compelling vocalists and songwriters.”
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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Eraser, CV
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8:30 p.m. / $15 / $12 online presale / 21+
“One of Philadelphia’s most in-demand punk bands.. Scrappy and inventive, melodic yet raw” ~Post-Trash
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Keith Lowell Jensen
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9 p.m. / $15
Stand up comedy veteran Keith Lowell Jensen has multiple stand up specials available on YouTube and has authored multiple books such as “Punching Nazis (and Other Good Ideas)” and “What I was Arrested For.”
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Gimme Gimme Disco
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / $21 / $21 Advance / 18+
DJ based dance party playing all your favorite ABBA tracks, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80’s like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, & so much more.
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Culture Commons
Eureka / 11 a.m. / Free
Across multiple venues, this three-day event will offer a weekend of art, music, dance, storytelling, workshops, and food that reflects the many traditions and heritages represented in the region.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 2 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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Clue
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-3:45 p.m. / $25 / $22 Student / Senior
Murder, mystery, and madcap mayhem are on the menu in Clue, the fast-paced comedy inspired by the iconic board game and cult classic film.
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Keith Lowell Jensen
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8 p.m. / $15
Stand up comedy veteran Keith Lowell Jensen has multiple stand up specials available on YouTube and has authored multiple books such as “Punching Nazis (and Other Good Ideas)” and “What I was Arrested For.”
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Laundry Day
Kate Buchanan Room / 8 p.m. / $3 / Free Cal Poly Humboldt Students
Rock and roll band from New York.
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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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Jordan Smart, Jess Carey
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7-9 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Jordan Smart is a Kentucky based folk singer-songwriter known best for his raw delivery of heartfelt songs ranging from achingly personal to intensely topical and satirical protest.
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Young Lovers, Pennies For Pluto, Luna Sofia
Outer Space / 7 p.m. / $10
Young Lovers is a post-rock, shoegaze band from LA.
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Clue
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:15 p.m. / $25 / $22 Student / Senior
Murder, mystery, and madcap mayhem are on the menu in Clue, the fast-paced comedy inspired by the iconic board game and cult classic film.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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A Taste of G Street
See Event Description / 1-8 p.m. / $25
This event will highlight many of the shops on G street, all the way from Northtown down to South G!
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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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Clue
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:15 p.m. / $25 / $22 Student / Senior
Murder, mystery, and madcap mayhem are on the menu in Clue, the fast-paced comedy inspired by the iconic board game and cult classic film.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 2 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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Clue
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-3:45 p.m. / $25 / $22 Student / Senior
Murder, mystery, and madcap mayhem are on the menu in Clue, the fast-paced comedy inspired by the iconic board game and cult classic film.
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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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‘A Reason to Listen’ October Poetry Show
The Historic Eagle House / 6:30-8:30 p.m. / $7
Humboldt’s longest-running live poetry event. This month: Local author Jeff Woodke reads from his new book All the Way Home, which describes how he was abducted in Niger by Al Qaeda and held hostage for six and a half years.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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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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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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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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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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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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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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Poor Man’s Whiskey: Darkside of the Moonshine
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $25 / $20 Advance / 21+
PMW plays a set of originals and Pink Floyd’s Darkside of the Moon in it’s entirety.
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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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Halloween on the Plaza
Arcata Plaza / 4-7 p.m.
Local vendors, delicious food and drinks, a festive bar for the adults, face painting, live entertainment, and more!
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $50 RIP Admission / $32 General Admission / $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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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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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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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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