Friday, Oct. 9
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Thelonious Monk Tribute Concert
Arcata Playhouse / 7 p.m. / $15 / $30 sliding scale
A celebration of a jazz great. Trombonist/Vocalist James Zeller will host with Jenny Scheinman on violin, Saul Smith Stewart on double bass, Ramsey Isaacs on drums, and Matthew Seno on piano.
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Ding Mao, WarMoth, Damen Tesch
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 7 p.m. / $5
Ding Mao: ExperiMental rock duo with a unique range of heavy, nasty, beautiful, primal to proggy sounds.
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The Minutes
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.
Redwood Curtain Theatre presents a dark comedy set entirely during a small-town city council meeting.
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Welcome Space Brothers
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Dives into the extraordinary true story of the Unarius Academy of Science, an extraterrestrial-channeling spiritual school founded in El Cajon in the 1970s.
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SHCF: Ron Lynch
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 11 p.m. / $20
“You know him Portlandia, Conan, Too Late, Bobs Burgers, Adventure Time, and Home Movies…now see him live in Eureka as part of the Savage Henry Comedy Festival.”
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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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Huge Book Sale
Eureka Main Library / 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Friday’s sale is for members and membership can be purchased at the door.
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Fortuna Pumpkin Patch
See Event Description / 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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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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Hungarian Cuisine Pop-Up
Alchemy Distillery / 4-8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Hungarian cuisine with chefs Amy Cloninger and Lael Tanski.
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Autumn at the Acres
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 4-9 p.m. / Free / Free Everyone
Free entry, sip & shop local vendors, food trucks, music, free kids scavenger hunt, free kids crafts, chance to win a local gift basket and more.
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Josh Stein
Plaza Grill / 5-9 p.m.
Josh Stein’s artwork is installed throughout Plaza Grill in Jacoby’s Storehouse.
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Faculty & Staff Exhibition Reception
College of the Redwoods / 5-7 p.m. / Free / Free everyone
Join us for the opening of the 2026-2027 Faculty & Staff Art Exhibition! Free and open to the public.
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Ferndale Cemetery Tours
See Event Description / 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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Frogbite
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8 p.m. / Free
Emerging from the lively pond of straight up rock-n-roll, FROGBITE creates a chorus of original songs with vocal melodies from Lisa.
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Golden State Valkyries Watch Party
The Summitt / 6:30-9 p.m. / Free / 21+
WNBA playoffs!
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October Skate Nights!
Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6:30-9 p.m.
Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night??
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(CANCELED) Friday Night Flicks: Coco
Arcata Ball Park / 6:30 p.m. / Free
Moviegoers are welcome to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs to be used on the grass of the ballpark.
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OGC Comedy Night
Old Growth Cellars / 6:30-10 p.m. / $25 / 18+
David Studenbaker is coming back to the barrel room for a night of laughs. Opener Paul Douglas Moomjean and local comedian Pete Nelson will start the night out.
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Aerial Sound Journey
See Event Description / 6:30-8:30 p.m. / $40
How you are, in this moment, is already enough.
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SHCF: LGBTQ Comedian Showcase
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7 p.m. / $10
Part of the Savage Henry Comedy Festival. Join us for our showcase of LGBTQ comedians from all over the country hosted by our own Evan Vest!
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Abrazo: Words/Film/Music
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7-8:30 p.m. / $15
A poetic film essay called Abrazo that explores the affection missing in the world.
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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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Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn
Highland Park / 7:30 p.m. / Free
New multi-media stage play about Cultural Fire produced by Sugarbush Hill Moving Lhatsik, a Dreammaker project of the Ink People led by Co-Artistic Directors Michelle Hernandez (Wiyot) and Zuzka Sabata.
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Flashback Friday: 2000-2010s Edition
The Basement / 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / $5 / $10 After 10PM / 21+
Dust off your low-rise jeans, pull out your shutter shades, and party like it’s the turn of the millennium!
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Buddy Reed & The Rip It Ups
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8:30-11:30 p.m. / Free / 21+
Legendary blues guitarist Buddy Reed has been playing all over the country for decades now.
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SHCF: Black Comedian Showcase
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9 p.m. / $10
Hosted by our own Josh Barnes.
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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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