Friday, Feb. 27
Top Events!
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Humboldt Folklife Society Barn Dance
Arcata Vets Hall
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 Members/Seniors/Students
All ages event with live music from Cidermill Stringband and caller Lyndsey Battle.
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Loud Neighbors Brass Band, Safety Corridor
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
It’s always a party when these huge brass bands get down at the Quarters!
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Thumb Leader
Papaya Lounge: Down the Fruithole
Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $40
/ $200 Splash Zone
/ 18+
“We all know what is up a fruithole, but down…is a more intriguing and mysterious direction.”
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Holly Shaw
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
This amazing lineup includes local favorite who will be moving away next month, Evan Vest. Local legend Josh Barnes and local favorite Brookey Haskell.
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Sun War Ship, Clean Girl and the Dirty Dishes, The Breakfast Collection
The Shanty
/ 9-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Durant Productions presents! Free show. Local bands. Cheap drinks.
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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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How to Do Business with the State of California
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
/ Free
This interactive training will walk you through the fundamentals of government contracting, connect you with CA State agencies, and feature real-world insights from local businesses that have successfully navigated the government procurement system.
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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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Cider for People Release Party
Humboldt Cider Company Hubbard Tap Room
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ Free
A limited release made from local apples.
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Public Skate Night
Blue Lake Roller Rink
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $2 Skate Rental
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Happy Hour Comedy Hour
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
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Tarot Salon
The Historic Eagle House
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ $25
Join us at the beautiful Eagle House Hotel to gather together with other tarot readers in the community* and share collective wisdom through the art of reading tarot.
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Good Day Studios Fundraising Party
Good Day Shop
/ 6-9 p.m.
Good Day Shop invites you to join us for a celebratory evening in our brand new community studio and event space, Good Day Studios!
February 2026 Science on Tap: Butterflies!
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6 p.m.
Talk by Clint Pogue, a butterfly biologist and President of the Redwood chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA-Redwood).
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Jamie George and Richard Lapreziosa
Papa Wheelies Pub
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Grateful Dead acoustic covers.
Hits From The Gong: A Fierce Somatic Sound Immersion
See Event Description
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $40
There are eight aerial silk hammocks available on a first come first served basis. Bring anything you need to be comfortable, a mat, blanket, water, pillow, or bolster.
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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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10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7-9:45 p.m.
/ $8
/ $12 Admission + Poster
On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams.
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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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RuPaul’s Drag Race Watch Party + Live Drag with Cocky Muffington
The Summitt
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ $10 Stay for the Drag Show
/ Free Members of The Summitt
/ 21+
Stay for the drag show hosted by Cocky Muffington!
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Licorice & Tears Tour
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
Licorice Chamber and Palace of Tears will be performing dark, gothic, post-punk.
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Bill Taylor’s Birthday Party with Dead On
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
“Come celebrate with one of Humboldt’s most ardent music fan Bill Taylor.”
Travisty Entertainment Karaoke Night
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
“Every singer gets their moment in the spotlight.”
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
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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Big Mood Queer Night: Pink Party
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding scale, notaflof
/ 21+
Pink party! Get out your fuchsias, magentas, hot pinks, and ballet pinks, and join DJ Pandemonium Jones & friends for weird pop, sassy rap, electronica, and positive queer energy all night.
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The Bump Foundation
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
Fun funky soulful grooves.
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Big Mood
Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $10
/ Free People who want to pay less
/ 21+
Come decked out in blush, barbie, bubblegum, rose, fuscia, magenta and Pantone 806c. Resident DJ Pandemonium Jones hosts a dance party in the bar, and Los Giles serve food on the patio.
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