Summer Concerts at the Garden
Humboldt Botanical Garden / 1-3 p.m. / $5 / $10 Humboldt adults / $7 Humboldt seniors / $5 All students / $5 Children 6-17 / $5 Members / Free Children under 6
With over 17 years of delighting crowds in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties, Blue Rhythm Revue continues to bring a soulful sound to the dance music we all know and love.
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2025 Humboldt County Fair
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 1 p.m. / $14 / $10 seniors / $5 kids 5-12
FULL SCHEDULE INSIDE. Get ready for nonstop excitement with an exciting lineup of shows, music, and jaw-dropping acts happening every day of the Fair.
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Afroman
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7 p.m.-midnight / $35
Don’t miss it because you got high.
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Metal Monday
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-11 p.m. / $5
Sets by Silver Talon, Hillsick and Oathbound.
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Joe Samba, Irie Rockerz
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $21 / 21+
Guitar slung low, microphone turned up, and emotion overflowing, Joe Samba taps into rock ‘n’ roll spirit and reggae soul all at once.
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Hermit Crab, Death Doula
The Siren’s Song Tavern / midnight / $10 / 21+
The Siren’s Song Tavern’s new location at 301 Second Street (the ol’ Jim Dunn’s spot)! Portland post-punk from Death Doula and local weirdos Hermit Crab makin’ atmosphere.
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Claire Bent Jazz Quintet
The Basement / 8-11 p.m. / Free / 21+
“Enjoy a evening of great music from local jazz vocalist Claire Bent and her amazing ensemble of musicians.”
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Eureka Friday Night Market XII
Old Town Eureka / 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: Performances by Young and Lovely, Mighty Violets and Arcata West African Dance and Drum.
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2 Stallions, 1 Cup Play Ween
Kaptain’s Quarters / 8 p.m. / Free
“That’s right! Half of the Stallions play Ween and other shit! Featuring a special slushy called the Fudge Sludge! Let’s get Brown!”
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Xander Beltran
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $10
Originating from Oxnard, CA Xander Beltran loves burritos, days at the beach, and just kinda hanging out.
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College Night
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m. / $10 / 18+
Sets by Nips, KRTMS and 222.
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Cannifest 2025
Halvorsen Park / 10 a.m. / $125 / $270 VIP
Prepare for an explosion of vibrant energy and cannabis culture. This year’s event will be headlined by String Cheese Incident! More details inside.
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22nd Annual Taste of the Cove
Mal Coombs Park / 1-5 p.m. / $35 / $10 Entry without Dinner / $10 kids 12 and under / Free kids 5 and under
A Benefit for Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice, featuring a wild-caught fish, tri-tip or tofu dinner. Music provided by Ray Bevitori & Friends, Route 66, and Rock Stew.
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Dance Freaky
The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+
DJs Pandemonium Jones and Dacin will be spinning song to get you out on the floor and dacing.
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Xander Beltran
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $10
Originating from Oxnard, CA Xander Beltran loves burritos, days at the beach, and just kinda hanging out.
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The California Poppies’ The Holy Rainbow Live
Minor Theatre / 9 p.m.-midnight / $15
Director Griffin Loch documentary and concert film follows The Poppies on a mission to deliver an unforgettable live performance of their entire new record—played by a 10-piece supergroup featuring some of Humboldt’s finest musicians.
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Cannifest 2025
Halvorsen Park / 10 a.m. / $125 / $270 VIP
Prepare for an explosion of vibrant energy and cannabis culture. This year’s event will be headlined by String Cheese Incident! More details inside.
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Peter Antoniou
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-8:30 p.m. / $20 / $25 at the door
Peter Antoniou, the ‘Psychic’ Comedian, brings his unique skills to peer inside your head, fondle your frontal lobe, and tickle your funny bone to Taos Center for the Arts.
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The Undistilled
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 6-9 p.m. / $15
From writer/director, Griffin Loch comes the thrilling supernatural tale. Filmed entirely in Humboldt County with many scenes in Ferndale!
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Metal Monday
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-11 p.m. / $5 / $20 Yes / $15 Yes / $10 Yes
Sets by Violencia (Tijuana Punk), Failure (Italian Fastcore), Kolonizer and Brain Dead Rejects.
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Sci-Fi Night: Shin Godzilla (2016)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
“When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens.”
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Daniel Van Kirk
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
“You may have heard him as a voice on Bob’s Burgers, or know him from the shows Physical, and The Morning Show on Apple TV+, or maybe his hit podcasts, Dumb People Town and Pen Pals!”
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2nd Carole’s Critters: Pet Adoption & Fund Raiser
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / noon-4 p.m. / $10 / Free Kids under 12
Adoptable pets from local animal shelters & rescues. Music from A Banjo Makes 3 and The Smashed Glass. Beer garden. Food truck. More.
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Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Annual Garden Gala
Humboldt Botanical Garden / 1-5 p.m. / $100 / $100 Adults / 21+
Enjoy our Many World-Class Botanical Gardens, Live Music, Mingling with Friends, and Plein Air Artists.
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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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Daniel Van Kirk
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
“You may have heard him as a voice on Bob’s Burgers, or know him from the shows Physical, and The Morning Show on Apple TV+, or maybe his hit podcasts, Dumb People Town and Pen Pals!”
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Monty Python & The Holy Grail (1975) 50th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot and Sir Galahad the Pure.
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Mac Sabbath, Schizophonics, Descartes A Kant
Humboldt Brews / 8 p.m. / $32 / $27 Advance / 21+
American parody heavy metal tribute band of English heavy metal group Black Sabbath
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Sci-Fi Night: Jaws (1975) 50th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.
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Saul Trujillo
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
His man-child sensibilities have been featured on Comedy Central and Just For Laughs. He was recently featured in Variety Magazine as one of 10 comedians to watch.
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Inked Hearts Summer Arts Tattoo Expo
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 11 a.m.-10 p.m. / $15 2-Day Pass / $10 1-Day Pass
“This is consistently one of the best tattoo shows of the year - you do not want to miss out this time around.”
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Saul Trujillo
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
His man-child sensibilities have been featured on Comedy Central and Just For Laughs. He was recently featured in Variety Magazine as one of 10 comedians to watch.
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Inked Hearts Summer Arts Tattoo Expo
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 11 a.m.-6 p.m. / $15 2-Day Pass / $10 1-Day Pass
“This is consistently one of the best tattoo shows of the year - you do not want to miss out this time around.”
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Les Greene and the Swayzees
Arcata Playhouse / 7:30 p.m. / $20
A modern day mix of Little Richard meets James Brown with a twist of Motown!
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(CANCELED) Nahko & Medicine for the People
Humboldt Brews / 7:30 p.m. / $49.95 / $99.95 VIP / $39.95 adv. / 21+
(UPDATE: HumBrews has announced this show is canceled.) Nahko has crafted an all-new show, filled with heart, empowerment, and high vibes.
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Ying Yang Twins & Bubba Sparxxx
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / $57 Day Of Show / $47 Advance / 21+
The Ying Yang Twins are an American hip-hop duo consisting of Kaine and D-Roc. The group debuted in 2000 and rose to mainstream popularity in 2003 collaborating with Britney Spears and Lil Jon.
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Edwin McCain
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 7:30 p.m. / $55 / $50 adv. / 21+
‘90s hitmaker sings “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More” in the Sapphire Palace! Edwin McCain has a romantic soul and a way of investing life’s everyday moments with a poetry all his own.
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Money, Velvet Sea
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $15 / 21+
They say: “Unforgettable evening of Pink Floyd and Phish music.”
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Earl Thomas
Arcata Playhouse / 8 p.m. / $20
Earl Thomas parlayed a unique voice and style into blues stardom at the beginning of the ‘90s.
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Blü Egyptian, Blue Rhythm Revue
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / $15 / $15 Advance sales / 21+
“Blü Egyptian are an electrifying quartet based in Chico who have singlehandedly pioneered the genre Prog-Jam.”
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The Big Lebowski (1998)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
The most-screened movie in ATL history… again! Nobody fucks with The Jesus!
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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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Phillip-Michael Scales
Arcata Playhouse / 7 p.m. / $20
Phillip-Michael Scales brings a sound he calls Dive Bar Soul, where indie rock grit meets the raw emotion of blues, and carries the storytelling tradition forward with songs that are heartfelt, powerful, and unforgettable.
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Rumble at the River VII
Bear River Recreation Center / 6:30 p.m. / 18+
“In partnership with Red Thunder Promotions, this 18+ fight night delivers an adrenaline-pumping lineup of combat sports. Expect big hits, intense matchups, and an unforgettable atmosphere.”
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Makenu
The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $10 / 21+
Makenu is a vibrant, psychedelic cumbia band that blends the traditional rhythms of cumbia with a wide array of modern influences.
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Diggin Dirt
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / $40 Day Of Show / $30 Advance / 21+
Diggin’ Dirt has been traveling all over the country playing sold-out venues and major festivals in 2025. They’ve been bringing their unique blend of Motown, soul, afrobeat, reggae, and funk to the masses and have been consistently growing in popularity.
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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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Jon Lovitz
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / $70 Premium / $50 Gold / $40 Silver / $30 Bronze / 21+
Jon was a cast member on Saturday Night Live, he was the voice of Jay Sherman in The Critic, and has starred in numerous movies over the years.
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Jon Lovitz
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / $70 Premium / $50 Gold / $40 Silver / $30 Bronze / 21+
Jon was a cast member on Saturday Night Live, he was the voice of Jay Sherman in The Critic, and has starred in numerous movies over the years.
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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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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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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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