LoCO LOWDOWN LOOKAHEAD!
Are you ready to gather again? Sure seems like it! That’s why LoCO is getting back in the Lowdown swing of things. We trust you to do what is responsible because, well, we don’t really have a choice. Have fun, kids!
Below you will find a quick overview of some of the bigger events coming up as well as links to dig deeper into particular days you might be looking for something to do. Find your joy!
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TODAY
Sci-Fi Night: Troll 2 (1990) 35th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $6
/ $10 Admission + Poster
When young Joshua learns that he will be going on vacation with his family to a small town called Nilbog, he protests adamantly.
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Nour Harkati
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
North African artist, rooted in New York City. Music weaving the ancient and the modern. The string, sings alongside rhythms of yesterday and tomorrow. Carrying nostalgia, joy, and hope in every note.
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FRIDAY
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-9:45 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
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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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A Christmas Carol
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present its last production of the 2025 season: A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale.
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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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SATURDAY
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:15 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
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StrangeBrew 13 Beer Fest
Eureka Theater
/ 3-9:30 p.m.
/ $45
/ $15 Designated Driver
/ $10 Naive Melodies only
/ 21+
This is a celebration of sound and suds, featuring an incredible lineup of bands and an all-star roster of the region’s best breweries and homebrewers. Prepare for a day where the pulse of live music meets the perfectly strange pour!
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Hard Fought Championships
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ $500 VIP Table (seats 4)
/ $75 VIP
/ $65 Premium
/ $55 General
/ 21+
“We have Hard Fought Championships coming back to the Sapphire Palace! If you’ve been to any of the other events, you know that this is bound to be a sellout and an absolute blast!”
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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.
/ Web site
A Christmas Carol
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present its last production of the 2025 season: A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY’s EVENTS!
SUNDAY
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:15 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
/ Web site
A Christmas Carol
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present its last production of the 2025 season: A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, NOV. 28
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-9:45 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, NOV. 28’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, NOV. 29
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:15 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
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Metal Saturday
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ $15
Sets by Primitive Man, Otay:Onii, Guiltless and Barren Altar.
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→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, NOV. 29’s EVENTS!
SUNDAY, NOV. 30
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:15 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY, NOV. 30’s EVENTS!
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3
Sci-Fi Night: Brazil (1985) 40th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $6
/ $10 Admission + Poster
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel.
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FRIDAY, DEC. 5
The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
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The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-9:45 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
/ Web site
A Christmas Carol
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present its last production of the 2025 season: A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale.
/ Web site
Bicicletas Por La Paz, Makenu
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 Advance
/ 21+
Oakland’s leading psychedelic Cumbia band brings you folkloric cumbia with a modern psychedelic twist.
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SATURDAY, DEC. 6
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:15 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
/ Web site
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.
Black & White Ocean Night
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30-10:30 p.m.
/ Free
“This isn’t your average gala. It’s a full-on community party dedicated to protecting what we all love: the wild, beautiful Humboldt coast.” Music by Checkered Past.
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The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
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Emo Night
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $5
Halloween on Christmas with sets by Immolate, Crash Monroe and Jeezy Rogue.
/ Web site
A Christmas Carol
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present its last production of the 2025 season: A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale.
/ Web site
Arcane Artists: Arcane Nightmare
RampArt Skatepark
/ 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
/ $15
/ $45 Door VIP
/ $35 Presale VIP
/ $30 Door GA
/ 21+
Come immerse yourself in this Nightmare Before Christmas. We are bringing none other than the sensational EDM duo Rich DietZ, who have gained global recognition for their unique sound.
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Stick Men
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 9-11:55 p.m.
/ $40
/ 21+
Powerhouse progressive rock trio featuring legendary musicians Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Marcus Reuter. With a combined experience of over 100 million records sold worldwide, this supergroup brings unparalleled musicianship and innovation to every performance.
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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→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, DEC. 6’s EVENTS!
SUNDAY, DEC. 7
A Christmas Carol
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present its last production of the 2025 season: A Christmas Carol adapted from the Charles Dickens classic holiday tale.
/ Web site
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:15 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
/ Web site
The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY, DEC. 7’s EVENTS!
THURSDAY, DEC. 11
The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF THURSDAY, DEC. 11’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, DEC. 12
Turtles Feast
Humboldt Brews
/ 7 p.m.
/ $20
/ $100 VIP
/ 21+
Super group featuring ‘60s musical icons and historical figures Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton, Greg Douglass, Roy Blumenfeld and more.
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The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
/ Web site
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-9:45 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, DEC. 12’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, DEC. 13
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:15 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
/ Web site
The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 2 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
/ Web site
The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, DEC. 13’s EVENTS!
SUNDAY, DEC. 14
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:15 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
/ Web site
The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 2 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
/ Web site
The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 family
/ $10 kids
Get ready to roll for laughter at this year’s Playhouse Holiday Pantomime, where fantasy meets farce in an all-original D&D-inspired adventure!
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY, DEC. 14’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, DEC. 19
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-9:45 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, DEC. 19’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, DEC. 20
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:15 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
/ Web site
4th Annual Evan Vest Holiday Spectacular
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $10
Jokes, Guests. Songs. Cheer!
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SUNDAY, DEC. 21
The Wizard of Oz
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:15 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Seniors
/ $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Amagical, family-friendly musical based on the beloved MGM film, featuring an all-local cast of 32 performers.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY, DEC. 21’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, DEC. 27
Durant’s Annual Headlining Set!
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $5
Comedy Club founder and booker Chris Durant headlines with Josh Barnes, Brandy Lara, Madison Lopez, Chris Calpineri and more!
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31
The Basement New Years Eve Decades Party!
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Join DJs Anya Slayer and Zero One as they take us through all the hits spanning from 1970 through the 2000s. The giant clock will be counting us down to Midnight.
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New Year’s Eve Party w/ The Undercovers!
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
This year, we have none other than The Undercovers playing in the Wave Lounge for our New Year’s Eve celebration!
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SATURDAY, JAN. 3, 2026
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.
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $35
/ $30 Advance
/ 21+
GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based have taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres, including bebop jazz, funk and R&B/soul.
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SUNDAY, FEB. 1, 2026
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.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY, FEB. 1, 2026’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, FEB. 7, 2026
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.
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, FEB. 7, 2026’s EVENTS!
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11, 2026
Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout
Humboldt Brews
/ 8 p.m.
/ $40
/ 21+
Featuring Curtis Salgado, Magic Dick, Anson Funderburgh and more.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11, 2026’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
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.
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 2026
Acapulco Lips, Hey Eleanor, Clean Girl and the Dirty Dishes
The Shanty
/ midnight
/ $7
/ 21+
Seattle psych-surf trio have been hypnotizing the Pacific Northwest with their novel blend of surf-rock sounds mixed with old-school girl group bubblegum dazzle.
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