Saturday, Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day Lowdown
Love is in the air… unless it isn’t. Either way, there are joys to be found for those brave enough to scroll the Valentine’s Day Lowdown below.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Valentine’s Day Drag and Poetry Show
Outer Space
/ 6 p.m.
Hosted by Tinee Trix. Readings by Susanna Gibson, Olivia Gibson (Eureka Youth Poet Laureate), and Yarrow Zogg. Drag performances by LazerBait, Claire Voyance, and Mari T Juana.
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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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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Valentines Queer Prom
Siren Song
/ 8-11:30 p.m.
/ $5
Shake your tailfeathers with Clean Girl and the Dirty Dishes and Heaven’s Taint. Vintage prom themed!
‘For The Love of Bobby’
Humboldt Brews
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Members of Rosewater, Magnificent Sanctuary Band, and Dead Ass Funk honor the life and music of Bob Weir.
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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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The Red Room: A Gothic Masquerade
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Whether you arrive lovesick, heartbroken, or blissfully unattached, this night is for the beautifully damned. Masks are encouraged, mystery is inevitable, and the dance floor awaits.
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Valentine’s Party
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
DJ Pachanguero will be spinning an eclectic set of Latin music, pop music, and club bangers on an extra special Saturday!
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Arcane Artists: Heartbreakers
RampArt Skatepark
/ 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
/ $15
/ $50 door vip
/ $35 presale vip
/ $30 Door - GA
/ 21+
Save your tears for another day … back by popular demand is our favorite heart throb, L3XI as she headlines this one of a kind event.
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All Events!
Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Various classes daily.
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February Sequoia Park Ivy League!
Sequoia Park
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Instead of hitting the books, we are hitting the park to eradicate invasive ivy from our beloved Redwood forest.
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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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Humboldt Rose Society
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
The public is welcome to a rose pruning demonstration and Q&A session.
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $None All Ages
Every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more.
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Journey with Redwood
Om Shala Yoga
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $45
A plant medicine experience with yoga and guided journeying.
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Kinetic Lab Moving Party
Arcata Kinetic Lab
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
As part of our transition, the Kinetic Sculpture Lab is calling on the community for help moving 33 years of art, tools, and materials into the new space.
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Paint Your Own Pottery with Pascale
See Event Description
/ noon-3 p.m.
/ $65
Come paint a pre-fired, hand made ceramic spoon rest and learn about underglaze techniques!
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Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at The Summitt
The Summitt
/ noon-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Watch the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at The Summitt.
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W.A.R.E. Walk & Talk
See Event Description
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ $10
Join us to connect with nature and community committed to collective liberation!
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Stacking Rings Workshop
Phosphene
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ $90
/ 18+
Create a set of stacking rings that is just right.
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Valentines Day Dinner
Papa Wheelies Pub
/ 4-9:30 p.m.
/ Free
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Daniel Nickerson & Tayloranne Finch
Mario’s Marina Bar
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Stop by for dinner, drinks, and a serenade on Saturday, with two Humboldt songsters serving up old-timey jazz, country, and radio classics.
Moonstone Ramblers
The Historic Eagle House
/ 6:30-9:30 p.m.
/ Free
Free bluegrass show.
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Valentine’s Date Night
Dick Taylor Chocolate Factory
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ $24
Enjoy our curated dessert flight featuring a personal-size raspberry torte, chocolate creme brulee along with hand dipped chocolate covered strawberry.
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Buddy Reed & The Rip It Ups
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Legendary blues guitarist Buddy Reed has been playing all over the country for decades now.
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Thumb Leader
A Banjo Makes 3
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Celebrate Mardi Gras and Valentines Day with Humboldt’s premier high energy, string picking, old timey, bluegrass band!
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Buddy Reed and th’ Rip It Ups
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8-11:59 p.m.
What a fun time with great food, awesome beverages, gaming, hotel, and Buddy Reed!
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Cupids Playground
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
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Lovers and Friends
Havana
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Y2K themed hip hop / R&B throwback event.
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DJ D’Vinity: Valentine’s Velvet Den
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Featuring smooth mixes, romantic vibes, and an intimate late-night atmosphere.
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Pennies for Pluto, Hyperion
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Bands plus dinner.
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