Friday, Feb. 13
FRIDAY LOWDOWN: A Lil Vagina Chat
There’s quite a variety of out-and-about options on this Humboldt Friday. We challenge you to scroll your Lowdown below and not come across something that makes you go, “Oh, that could be fun.”
One event we will highlight — partly because those involved bothered to stop by one of LoCO’s sister radio stations (hint, hint) — is the 25th anniversary revival of V Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues being held at the Eureka Theater. Go just for the entryway decorations. (Trust us.)
To help pump you up, consider listening to The Vagina Monologues’ local organizers — director Kristy Hellum and producer Melinda Pederson, specifically — during their recent visit with KHUM’s Toby Tullis.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
The Vagina Monologues
Eureka Theater
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $25
Twenty-five years after directing the first local production of The Vagina Monologues, Kristy Hellum returns to the work in a very different cultural moment—and in a very familiar community.
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‘Bloody Valentines Punk Show’
RampArt Skatepark
/ 7-11:59 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 Pre-Sale
Local bands Guffer, Brain Dead Rejects and Something Wicked will be performing with friends in the East Bay punk band East Brothers and Flamenco-Punk group The Rumba Madre with members from all around the world.
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Nick Turner
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
You know him from Comedy Central, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers and more.
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The Half-Life of Marie Curie
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $25
/ $20 Senior, students
/ 18+
A testament to the enduring strength found in female alliance and the quiet resolve required to keep one’s purpose—and work—afloat amidst a sea of judgment.
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All Events!
Zumba with Judi
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 8:30-9:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ Free first time attendees
Taught by physical therapist Judi Nelson.
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MCBG Volunteer Docent Training
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Our annual Docent Training is just around the corner, and we want you!
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Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Various classes daily.
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Black History Timeline Tour
Humboldt County Library
/ 10 a.m.
/ Free
Black Liberation Month installation created by our Black Humboldt 2025/2026 College Corp Fellows.
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12th Annual Authors Celebration
See Event Description
/ 3-5 p.m.
/ Free
Join us in celebrating alumni, emeriti, faculty, staff, student, and local authors who have published in 2025.
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Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
Immanuel Lutheran Church
/ 3-4 p.m.
/ Free
Our primary intent is a gathering where the person with PD and their caregiver(s) may find some insights and know they aren’t alone.
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Cuttlebone Casting Workshop
Phosphene
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ $100
/ 18+
Make your own small piece of jewelry, jewelry element, textured sheet, or decorative object.
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Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at The Summitt
The Summitt
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Watch the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at The Summitt.
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Arcata Chamber Business Leadership Awards Celebration
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 5:30-8 p.m.
Enjoy custom local cocktails, hearty hors d’oeuvres by Locavore Popup, a silent and live auction, and an evening dedicated to celebrating the businesses that make Arcata thrive.
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Singles Shindig
The Local Cider Bar
/ 5:30-8 p.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
Join us for a fun evening of meeting new people.
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Language Exchange Meetup
Unitea Tea House
/ 6-8 p.m.
Speak your native language! Teach someone a language!
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Happy Hour Comedy Hour
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
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Something Special 2026: Villaintine’s Day
Stone Junction Bar
/ 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Sets by The Funnicators, Irie Rockers and more.
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Paint Your Own Pottery with Pascale
See Event Description
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $65
Come paint a pre-fired, hand made ceramic spoon rest and learn about underglaze techniques!
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Sound Journey: Calling In Sacred Union
See Event Description
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $55
It’s about becoming unavailable for anything less than truth, devotion, and conscious partnership.
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February Skate Nights
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night? Skate!
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Community Grief Circle
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $20
/ 18+
This two-hour workshop and gathering offers a gentle, communal space for those moving through personal or collective grief.
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Opera Alley Cats
SpeakEasy
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Long-running Old Town musical institution featuring some of the region’s best jazz players.
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Pat Holland
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ Free
Pat Holland from, Run For The Roses, plays acoustic songs.
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Pat Holland Solo Performance
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 7:45-9:45 p.m.
/ Free
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Almost Dangerous
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
Party rock.
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Sip ‘n’ Snip
See Event Description
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Bangs no longer bangin? Our neighbors The Trim Scene barber shop & salon will be at the bar for walk-in quick cuts.
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The Four Piece Band
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
A variety of blues, rock and jazz!
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Red Hot Shame, Blackwell
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ $5 everyone
Spacedelic rock and blackgrass.
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Big Foot County
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 8:30-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free 21+
/ 21+
Broken Hearts Ball
The Shanty
/ 8:30 p.m.-midnight
/ $25
/ $140 VIP
/ $30 Door
/ 21+
Night filled with spicy dancers, emo music and maybe even mending those broken hearts.
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Flashback Friday: 1990s Edition
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ $10 After 10PM
/ 21+
Resident DJs Anya Slayer and Zero One will keep the energy going all night with favorites from Mariah Carey, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, Crystal Waters, Ace of Base, and more.
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Thumb Leader
Bigfoot County
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Bigfoot County brings a high energy exploration of the music of the Grateful Dead, by veteran players.
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
Latin Gold Night
Havana
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Come drink, dance and celebrate Latin culture with us!
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DJ Pachanguero
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
DJ Pachanguero is our resident Latin DJ and has been so for quite some time.
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Bluegrass Late Night
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
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