Friday, May 29

FRIDAY LOWDOWN: They’re Back

For the next two months, thousands will flock to the Arcata Ball Park in the hopes of entering the numb Americana trance only sunshine, cheap beer, and barely competitive baseball can provide. Yes, the Humboldt Crabs kick off their 2026 season Friday night with what’s likely to be a trouncing of the bum-heavy Novato Knicks. If the Crabbies don’t win it’s a shame. 

Can’t make it to Friday’s game? Find the Crabs full home schedule here, and pump yourself up for the season by reliving the Crabs big moment on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in the clip above. More Friday fun in your Lowdown below.

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Forest Moon Festival
See Event Description / 10 a.m.
Multi-city celebration across Humboldt and Del Norte counties honoring the region’s iconic role as the filming location for the Forest Moon of Endor in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.
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Eureka Friday Night Market
Old Town Eureka / 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Featuring the best of Humboldt showcasing local makers, food vendors, performance artists, live music and more.
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Opening Day: Humboldt Crabs vs. Novato Knicks
Arcata Ball Park / 7 p.m. / $10 / $5 kids 3-12
Opening Day! National Anthem will be performed by the Humboldt Harmonaires! Root for your hometown heroes as they whoop up on inferior competition.
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The Music Man
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9 p.m. / $22 / $20 Students / Seniors / $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Beloved musical brings big musical numbers, small-town comedy, barbershop harmony, and a joyful celebration of community to the FRT stage.
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Eureka Symphony: Requiem for Humanity Concert
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $21 / $43 Even nicer seats / $32 Nicer seats / $15 Adults at the door / $10 Students at the door
Featuring Johannes Brahms’s Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem).
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The Imaginary Invalid
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $25 Standard / $20 Discount Ticket / $10 Thursday nights
“Meet Argan — a man absolutely convinced he is dying, despite all evidence to the contrary.”
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Kommuna Lux
Synapsis / 8-11:30 p.m. / $20
An evening of rockin klezmer music with Ukrainian band Kommuna Lux! This Odessa-based band’s US tour supports war relief in Ukraine.
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Mirthquake
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8 p.m. / $10
San Francisco Andrew Holmgren and Ben Molina comedians bring you a chaotic stand-up experience, with a unique theme for every show!
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Soul Trip
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Soul Trip revives classic blues tunes from the 50s, funky soulful rhythms from the 60s, classic rock anthems from the 70s, and gritty songs from the 90s.
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All Events!

Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $7 Adults / $4 Senior
Zumba! Yoga! Self defense! More!
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Mini Cake Decorating Workshop
Phosphene / noon-2 p.m. / $65 / 18+
Create the cutest little cake ever.
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Kaeshi Chai and the Firehorse a Lunar New Year Family Literacy Party
Azaela Hall / 4-5 p.m. / Free / Free all
Bring the joy of Lunar New Year to your school or library with an interactive cultural experience led by dancer, teaching artist, and movement specialist Kaeshi Chai.
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WFTDA Roller Derby Playoffs
The Summitt / 4-9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Women’s sports!
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The Connection Club
The Historic Eagle House / 6-8:30 p.m. / $25 / 18+
A fun, real life experience designed to make meeting people feel easier, more human and genuinely enjoyable- no apps required.
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May Skate Nights
Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6:30-9 p.m.
ooking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night? Skate!
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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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Banjo Makes 3
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge / 7-10 p.m. / Free
Come and keep your Friday night alive at Phatsy Kline’s FNM Afterparty!
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Yacht Blooded
Eureka Theater / 7:30 p.m. / $5 / 21+
Local yacht rock antiheroes christen the new LOBBY performance space.
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Blackwell, HalfWing
Kaptain’s Quarters / 8 p.m. / Free
Indie folk rock.
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Soul Trip
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Soul Trip revives classic blues tunes from the 50s, funky soulful rhythms from the 60s, classic rock anthems from the 70s, and gritty songs from the 90s.
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Yacht Blooded
Eureka Theater / 8-11:30 p.m. / Free / 18+
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Yacht Blooded
Eureka Theater / 8-11:30 p.m. / Free / 18+
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Dr. Squid
Bear River Casino Resort / 8 p.m.-noon / Free / 21+
“We are a local high energy dance band.”
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Phonk Crypt w. KreePeeO
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $5 / $10 sliding - notaflof / 21+
“Phonk music.”
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Karaoke
Central Station / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
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Hispanic at the Disco
The Shanty / 9-11:30 p.m. / Free / 21+
Spinning disco hits.
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Neon Jungle with DJ Pressure & DJ Statik
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $10 / $5 Before 10pm / 21+
Nightlife experience blending the best of ‘90s and 2000s R&B, Latin, Hip-Hop, and Dancehall.
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The Melange
Logger Bar / 9-11 p.m. / Free / 21+
The area’s best 80s inspired rock!
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