Netherlands, Northern Blight
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 7 p.m. / $5
Heavy, experimental-soul-noise-rock.
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Sci-Fi Night: Idiocracy (2006) 20th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events.
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Down the Rabbit Hole
The Wild Hare Tavern / 8 p.m.-2 a.m. / $10 / 18+
Celebrate April Fool’s Day with Boofy thee Clown and the Foolish Kinks with DJ Diablinski annd Nathan has Lazers.
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A Reason to Listen April 2026 Show
Septentrio Winery / 7-9 p.m. / Free
Humboldt’s longest-running live poetry event. This month we’ll be hosting an informal open mike around the outdoor campfires.
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Allison, Cardenas, & Nash
Arcata Playhouse / 8-10:30 p.m. / $20 / $15 students/seniors
NYC bassist Ben Allison has been a Redwood Jazz Alliance audience fave since he first rocked Fulkerson Recital Hall at the helm of his group “Man Size Safe” back in 2009.
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Adam Gabriel
The Historic Eagle House / 7-9 p.m. / $15
Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers are an original music project from Southern Oregon.
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Bat Boy the Musical
Van Duzer Theater / 7:30 p.m. / $15 General / $10 Seniors/Students
Cult-hit horror-comedy about a half-boy, half-bat creature discovered in a West Virginia cave.
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Juan Denmark
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8 p.m. / $10
Juan Denmark, regular on Kill Tony, is coming down from Portland Oregon to headline the club! Supported by local comedians Brandy Lara, Sam Abraham, Jamon Jamison and Jeff Diehl.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $20
Tom Stoppard’s wildly inventive, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, flips Hamlet inside out, following two bewildered side characters as they stumble through the world.
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Theatre of Hate, The Bolshoi Brothers
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8 p.m. / $20 / $25 day of show / 21+
Don’t miss these two influential 1980s U.K. goth/post-punk bands in Arcata!
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Raggatronic: Riddim & Bass
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $15 / $10 adv. / 18+
“We bringing dat reggae dancehall energy + bass to shake di place. Whine di waist.”
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Minka
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
“Let’s pretend that some scientists got in the lab and crossed David Bowie with Prince, then sprinkled in a touch of Talking Heads.”
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $None All Ages
Enjoy live music by Jimmie Lahman Band!
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Gears, Goods & Glory: Kinetic Sculpture Lab Hosts Open House + Garage Sale
See Event Description / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Free
At the new Kinetic Sculpture Lab, 1680 Samoa Blvd. Come explore the Lab’s new space, meet the makers, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible human-powered art machines that define Humboldt’s beloved kinetic culture.
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Get Outside Gear Sale
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / noon-3 p.m. / Free
Deals on gently used outdoor gear while supporting a vital cause: providing free outdoor education programs for our community.
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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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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Bat Boy the Musical
Van Duzer Theater / 7:30 p.m. / $15 General / $10 Seniors/Students
Cult-hit horror-comedy about a half-boy, half-bat creature discovered in a West Virginia cave.
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Juan Denmark
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8 p.m. / $10
Juan Denmark, regular on Kill Tony, is coming down from Portland Oregon to headline the club! Supported by local comedians Brandy Lara, Sam Abraham, Jamon Jamison and Jeff Diehl.
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Don’t Care, Furlough Fridays, The Wokemen
The Shanty / 8-11 p.m. / Free / 21+
Redding punks.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $20
Tom Stoppard’s wildly inventive, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, flips Hamlet inside out, following two bewildered side characters as they stumble through the world.
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Theshold: 4/4 On The Floor
Eureka Theatre / 8 p.m. / $30 / $35 At the door / 18+
Features Humboldt’s Bass Craft sound system and a lineup of Humboldt’s best DJs affiliated with Deep Groove Society, Storytime Crew, Fraktal, Arcane Artists, and the LFO Crew.
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B. Swizlo’s Mystery Lounge
The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $10 / 21+
Join emcees Eli Fowler, Flo J. Simpson, Nac One, RA MHTP, and ZigZilla, all backed by the band behind the sound of Object Heavy.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 2 p.m. / $20
Tom Stoppard’s wildly inventive, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, flips Hamlet inside out, following two bewildered side characters as they stumble through the world.
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Bat Boy the Musical
Van Duzer Theater / 2 p.m. / $15 General / $10 Seniors/Students
Cult-hit horror-comedy about a half-boy, half-bat creature discovered in a West Virginia cave.
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Simple Shapes, Poppyfield, Pennies For Pluto, Lxs Perdidxs
Outer Space / 7-11 p.m. / $5
Emo and emo-adjacent bands from Portland and Santa Cruz.
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The Eureka Symphony: Humor, Passion & Power
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $21 / $43 Advanced sales / $32 Advanced sales / $15 Adult at the door / $10 Student with ID at the door
Humor, Passion & Power is concert celebrating the human spirit, traversing a wide emotional landscape from the playful to the profound.
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Bat Boy the Musical
Van Duzer Theater / 7:30 p.m. / $15 General / $10 Seniors/Students
Cult-hit horror-comedy about a half-boy, half-bat creature discovered in a West Virginia cave.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $20
Tom Stoppard’s wildly inventive, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, flips Hamlet inside out, following two bewildered side characters as they stumble through the world.
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Checkered Past
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Humboldt county ska, reggae, dub band that plays originals and covers of classics.
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Noir
Clarke Historical Museum / 7-10 a.m. / $45 / $35 members / 21+
1920s-40s themed-evening. Put on your favorite glad rags and join us at the Clarke Historical Museum Speakeasy for our first fundraiser of 2026.
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $None All Ages
Enjoy live music by Papa Haole!
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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The Eureka Symphony: Humor, Passion & Power
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $21 / $43 Advanced sales / $32 Advanced sales / $15 Adult at the door / $10 Student with ID at the door
Humor, Passion & Power is concert celebrating the human spirit, traversing a wide emotional landscape from the playful to the profound.
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FINALLY: Patrick Cleary Album Release Show
Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre / 7:30 p.m. / $20 / $25 at the door
Patrick will perform the songs off his new album FINALLY, accompanied by All Wheel Drive and special guest Frank Anderson, plus a second set. All proceeds go to support Dell’Arte.
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Bat Boy the Musical
Van Duzer Theater / 7:30 p.m. / $15 General / $10 Seniors/Students
Cult-hit horror-comedy about a half-boy, half-bat creature discovered in a West Virginia cave.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $20
Tom Stoppard’s wildly inventive, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, flips Hamlet inside out, following two bewildered side characters as they stumble through the world.
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 2 p.m. / $20
Tom Stoppard’s wildly inventive, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, flips Hamlet inside out, following two bewildered side characters as they stumble through the world.
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Bat Boy the Musical
Van Duzer Theater / 2 p.m. / $15 General / $10 Seniors/Students
Cult-hit horror-comedy about a half-boy, half-bat creature discovered in a West Virginia cave.
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The Depolarization Dialogues: Healing the Political Divide
Victorian Inn / 6:30-8 p.m. / Free
This discussion group is for anyone interested in reaching out across the political divide and getting to know their neighbors.
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Sick Ken Burns
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8-10 p.m. / Free
Comedians are shown a series of old timey civil war era photos to riff on! Takes place in the style of “A Letter home” from a Ken Burn’s documentary.
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Madeline Goldstein, The Red Room DJs
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7 p.m. / $15 / 21+
Madeline Goldstein is a Los Angeles-based darkwave and synth-pop artist known for her ethereal dream-pop sound and dramatic 80s-inspired aesthetics.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $20
Tom Stoppard’s wildly inventive, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, flips Hamlet inside out, following two bewildered side characters as they stumble through the world.
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Petty Thievery
Humboldt Brews / 8 p.m. / $25 / $20 Advance / 21+
“Honoring the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.”
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $20
Tom Stoppard’s wildly inventive, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, flips Hamlet inside out, following two bewildered side characters as they stumble through the world.
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $None All Ages
Enjoy live music by Cadillac Ranch!
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $20
Tom Stoppard’s wildly inventive, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, flips Hamlet inside out, following two bewildered side characters as they stumble through the world.
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Wolf Jett, Chapel Blues
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $20 / $15 Advance / 21+
“Infusing folk, blues and Americana into “Cosmic Mountain Music” that’ll make you dance, sing, and possibly even howl.”
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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420 Party
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $25 / $20 Advance / 21+
With Marlon Asher — he first reggae sensation out of Trinidad & Tobago — and Irie Rockerz.
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $None All Ages
Enjoy live music by Jenni & David and the Sweet Soul Band!
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $None All Ages
Enjoy live music by Elderberry Rust Stringband!
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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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Rumble at the River IX: A Fiesta of Fists
Bear River Recreation Center / 6:30 p.m. / 18+
Expect fast-paced matchups, decisive finishes, and a crowd that feels every moment. From the first fight to the main event, the energy builds as competitors step in ready to perform.
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The Depolarization Dialogues: Healing the Political Divide
Victorian Inn / 6:30-8 p.m. / Free
This discussion group is for anyone interested in reaching out across the political divide and getting to know their neighbors.
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Kinetic Grand Championship Day One
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.
Day 1 of the Kinetic Grand Championship starts on the Plaza in Arcata, California at the noon whistle every Memorial Day weekend. The racers take off to the Manila dunes, where they race through miles of sand to the great and inevitable “Deadman’s Drop”. Then on to Eureka’s downtown gazebo.
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Kinetic Grand Championship Day Two
Crab Park / 9 a.m.
Day 2 starts in Eureka at the waterfront on the Humboldt Bay, where brave Kinetic Pilots race their crafts through the water (most float). Then back on land where kinetic sculptures go up Hookton Hill, a 1 mile-7% incline and decline. Day 2 ends with a private campout for racers and volunteers only.
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Kinetic Grand Championship Day Three
Main Street, Ferndale / 10:30 a.m.
Day 3 starts from the private party at Crab Park where they will head over land to cross the Eel River just outside of Fernbridge. Watch the Racers cross the finish line on Ferndale’s historic Mainstreet, where they will park for a while before heading up to the Final Awards Dinner.
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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 Depolarization Dialogues: Healing the Political Divide
Victorian Inn / 6:30-8 p.m. / Free
This discussion group is for anyone interested in reaching out across the political divide and getting to know their neighbors.
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Ten Mile Creek Revival
Black Oak Ranch / 8 a.m. / $330 / $125 Youth (12-17) / Free Kids Under 12
Ten Mile Creek Revival carries on the legacy of the beloved Kate Wolf Music Festival, with live music, creekside camping, Kidz-Landia, local food and craft vendors, and a welcoming festival community.
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Ten Mile Creek Revival
Black Oak Ranch / 8 a.m. / $330 / $125 Youth (12-17) / Free Kids Under 12
Ten Mile Creek Revival carries on the legacy of the beloved Kate Wolf Music Festival, with live music, creekside camping, Kidz-Landia, local food and craft vendors, and a welcoming festival community.
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Ten Mile Creek Revival
Black Oak Ranch / 8 a.m. / $330 / $125 Youth (12-17) / Free Kids Under 12
Ten Mile Creek Revival carries on the legacy of the beloved Kate Wolf Music Festival, with live music, creekside camping, Kidz-Landia, local food and craft vendors, and a welcoming festival community.
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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 Depolarization Dialogues: Healing the Political Divide
Victorian Inn / 6:30-8 p.m. / Free
This discussion group is for anyone interested in reaching out across the political divide and getting to know their neighbors.
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