Thursday, Oct. 15
THURSDAY LOWDOWN: Chores First, Then Play
Right off the top, LoCO will remind you that we, along with CalMatters, are again hosting our biennial Beer and Ballot Measures event at North of Fourth this fine Thursday evening. Still mystified by the California issues you’re tasked with weighing in on this cycle? Come sip a brew with us and we’ll figure this shit out together.
Elsewhere, the Arcata Playhouse stage will be occupied by singer/songwriter and former Sanctuary artist in residence Liana Gabel. (See above.) Hmm. You know, it doesn’t seem outside the realm of possibility that you could hit both of these events tonight, you little go-getter. Think of it like this: Liana can be your reward after you slog through your sudsy homework. (Maybe secure a ride.)
Top Events!
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Beer and Ballot Measures! A LoCO/CalMatters Party and Study Session
The Lounge at North of Fourth
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Studying ballot propositions is boring! But studying ballot propositions with your neighbors over adult beverages, with nonpartisan materials provided by CalMatters and with free pizza is a blast!
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Liana Gabel, Ponies of Harmony, Ella Ray Kondrat
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ $100 Can’t take it with you
/ $30 Patron of the Arts
/ $20 Feeling Generous
/ $15 Advance tickets
“You may remember Liana from two artist residencies at the Sanctuary in 2016 and 2017 where she developed and recorded Go Outside and One Take EP, and taught tap dancing classes among many other things.”
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All Events!
Raise the Roof!
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/ 5:30-6:30 a.m.
/ $25
Join the Humboldt Builders’ Exchange Women in Construction group for an inspiring evening with Letitia Hanke, CEO of ARS Roofing & Gutters and founder of The LIME Foundation.
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Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ $7 Adults
/ $4 Senior
/ $2.50 Youth
Come checkout the Adorni Center and the various classes that we have available daily!
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Fall Plant Sale
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
Fall is an ideal time for planting, especially rhododendrons, heaths and heathers, and native plants.
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Morning Bird Walk
Humboldt Botanical Garden
/ 9-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ $10 Adult, non-members
/ $7 Senior (65+), non-members
Join our monthly guided bird walk with Dan and Jody Greaney on the wooded trails and through the gardens of HBG.
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Fortuna Pumpkin Patch
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/ 2-6 p.m.
/ Free
Back for 2026! There will be piglets, goats, and a large variety of pumpkins in every size, color, and purpose (carving, eating, or decorating).
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Back Seat Drivers
Logger Bar
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
Frank Anderson, Alan Glaseroff, Patrick Cleary and Ann Lindsay play Delta Piedmont blues and handmade topical songs.
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Pints for Patients Fundraiser
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ 21+
Help us bring free healthcare to Humboldt County! $1 for every pint purchased goes to the California CareForce healthcare clinic.
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The Flying Oms
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
“A funky-chic, baroque boutique of elegant, Topanga Chamber Music!”
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The Best Birds in the World
Six Rivers Masonic Lodge
/ 5:30-9 p.m.
/ Free
The island of New Guinea is home to some of the most flamboyant and flashy birds in the world, including Birds of Paradise, Bowerbirds, Pittas, and Paradise Kingfishers. But is it really paradise for birders? Ram Papish explains.
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Queer BYOCraft Night
The Summitt
/ 5:30-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Bring your current project, grab your spools of wool, and create in fabulous, intentional company.
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Ferndale Cemetery Tours
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/ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
/ $30
/ $30 Adults (13+)
/ $15 Age 5-12
Tour Ferndale’s historic cemetery with a local guide who will take you on a unique journey into the past sharing stories and memories of those who came before us.
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Wine & Design Series-Rope Pumpkin Door Hanger
See Event Description
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $40
$40 gets you your supplies & your first drink on us
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Vinyasa Studio
The Historic Eagle House
/ 6-7:15 p.m.
/ $15
Do some relaxing yoga in the beautiful Historic Eagle House studio.
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LWVHC candidate forum
See Event Description
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Candidate forum for Eureka City Council.
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Wes Urbaniak & The Mountain Folk
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $5
Wes Urbaniak is a human who has moved through his life with the goal to create the most beautiful worlds he can imagine.
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The Siren’s Open Mic
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ Free
“Our stage is open and our mic is on. Add your performance to our open mic.”
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Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn
Stewart Park
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ Free
New play about Cultural Fire produced by Sugarbush Hill Moving Lhatsik, a Dreammaker project of the Ink People led by Michelle Hernandez (Wiyot) and Zuzka Sabata.
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Elderberry Rust Stringband
The Basement
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Elderberry Rust brings their vibrant mix of folk, bluegrass, and Americana that’ll have you tapping your feet all night long.
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Thumb Leader
True Kvlt
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
Savage Henry’s monthly comedy show where funny people give a presentation on something weird or paranormal!
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G.O.A.T. Karaoke
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Over 59,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome, supportive atmosphere.
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