Thursday, June 19

Black Humboldt Kicks Off Four-Day Juneteenth Celebration

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This year’s Juneteenth celebration is shaping up to be the biggest Humboldt has ever seen, spanning four days and multiple locations across Arcata and Eureka. The event, hosted by Black Humboldt, will feature a barbecue, carnival, karaoke, open mic night and, of course, the big Juneteenth Day Festival at Halvorsen Park on Saturday, June 22.

The celebration of Juneteenth  — otherwise known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day” — commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned that the Civil War had ended and they were free. The day became a nationally recognized holiday in 2021. 

In the interview below, KSLG’s Sabina chats with Lexxi from Black Humboldt about the impact of Juneteenth festivities in our small community. Keep scrolling for more information about this year’s Juneteenth celebration.

INTERVIEW: Black Humboldt on KSLG

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Juneteenth Cultural Festival
Halvorsen Park / 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Celebrates diversity, community and Black liberation. Platforms and highlights BIPOC community members, entrepreneurs and businesses and raises funds for Black Humboldt & The NAACP’s Juneteenth Black Business Fund.
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Redwood Acres Fair
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / noon
Annual event featuring a carnival, food, exhibits, live music, entertainment, livestock shows, and more.
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Juneteenth Karaoke Takeover
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8 p.m.
A fun and liberating evening of karaoke, where all voices are welcome! Join the community to sing, laugh, and express yourself in a celebration of freedom through music and joy.
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Summer Pottery Classes
Fire Arts Center / midnight-11:59 p.m. / $295
Fire Arts Center has openings for Summer Pottery Classes for all levels, including wheel-throwing, hand-building and more!
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Henderson Center Farmers’ Market
Henderson Center / 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. / Free
Offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, bread, muffins, tamales, jam, nursery plants, and more.
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Drop-in Pottery Painting
The Makers’ Space / 1-5 p.m. / Free
Come paint some pottery at The Blue Lake Makers’ Space! No reservation required- bring your friend and family or come solo for a day of creativity.
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Youth Spray Paint Class
Morris Graves Museum of Art / 2:30-4:30 p.m. / $245 / $220.50 members
Interested in using spray paint but have no idea where to begin? This beginner class flattens the learning curve by giving you the tricks of the trade that typically take years to figure out.
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Black Student Union BBQ & Carnival
Jefferson Community Center / 3-7 p.m.
This community BBQ brings together food, music, and joy in celebration of Black liberation.
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DJ Josh Def3nder
Crisp Lounge / 6 p.m. / $5
Neon glowing dance party.
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Trivia!
Six Rivers Brewery / 6-8 p.m. / Free
Use your smarts to win brewery bucks!
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Women’s Soccer League Game
Arcata Sports Complex / 6-7 p.m. / $5 / $25 League Pass / $5 Drop-in Players
Spring Women’s Soccer League! Games are drop-in style (teams made on the fly) and open to all levels of play! Bring a light and dark shirt, soccer cleats and shin guards for a fun, low-pressure soccer game!
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Weekly Dart Tournament
The Lounge at North of Fourth / 6:30-10 p.m. / $5 / 21+
Everyone is welcome, beginners to advanced.
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Metal Thursday
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-11 p.m. / $5 / $20 Fuck Yeah / $15 Hell Yeah / $10 Yeah
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Arcata Comedy Night
Arcata Vets Hall / 7 p.m. / $5
“This well attended comedy night stands as the only brick wall backdrop available to local comedians, making it a hot spot for hot takes! Hosted by Legendary Local Comedian Pete Nelson.”
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The Back Porch Trio
The Basement / 8-11 p.m. / Free / 21+
“A fun-loving sound created from a combination of musical influences from folk, blues, classic rock, jam band, americana, and bluegrass.”
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The Siren’s Open Mic
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 8 p.m. / Free
“Our stage is open and our mic is on. Add your performance to our open mic.”
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G.O.A.T. Karaoke at The Goat
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8:30 p.m. / Free / 21+
Supportive atmosphere, over 59,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome.
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Karaoke
Vista Del Mar / 9-11:59 p.m. / 21+
Treat Yourself Entertainment hosts.
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