LoCO LOWDOWN LOOKAHEAD!
Are you ready to gather again? Sure seems like it! That’s why LoCO is getting back in the Lowdown swing of things. We trust you to do what is responsible because, well, we don’t really have a choice. Have fun, kids!
Below you will find a quick overview of some of the bigger events coming up as well as links to dig deeper into particular days you might be looking for something to do. Find your joy!
Got an event you’d like to list? Neat! Submit that event here!
TODAY

Sci-Fi Night: Lifeforce (1985) 40th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $6
/ $10 Admission + Poster
“A space shuttle mission investigating Halley’s Comet brings back a malevolent race of space vampires who transform most of London’s population into zombies.”
/ Web site
TOMORROW

Claire Bent Jazz Quintet
The Basement
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Enjoy a evening of great music from local jazz vocalist Claire Bent and her amazing ensemble of musicians.
/ Web site

Jeff Kelley
Logger Bar
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
“He stands up against the wall, sipping beer between songs, and usually has his eyes closed. No need to pay attention, but the place sounds better when he’s there.”
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF TOMORROW’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY

Forest Moon Festival ‘25
Humboldt County
/ 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ Free
Celebration of the Redwood Region’s iconic role as the filming location for the forest moon of Endor in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Fans and visitors can enjoy themed events, film site tours, costumers, vendors, and more.
/ Web site

Melvin Seals & Jerry Garcia Band
Mateel Community Center
/ 6 p.m.
/ $65
Nicknamed “The Master of the Universe” by Jerry Garcia himself, Melvin and his amazing band including John Kadlecik are sure to blow your mind and rock your soul. SoHum camping trip?
/ Web site

9 to 5: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Senior
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
/ Web site

Amigo The Devil
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7:30-11:59 p.m.
/ $43
In the vast realm of modern folk and alternative rock, Amigo The Devil is an artist who channels a voice of unsettling beauty and raw truth.
/ Web site

Eureka Symphony: A Grand Finale
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $54 Loge seats
/ $43 Red seats
/ $32 Green Seats
/ $21 Light blue seats
/ $15 at the door, 6pm, CASH
/ $10 at the door with student ID, CASH
/ Free children with paid adult
The Eureka Symphony’s “A Grand Finale” features pianist Daniela Mineva performing Bacewicz’s concerto and Beethoven’s rousing Symphony No. 7, celebrating dance, virtuosity, and musical ecstasy in downtown Eureka.
/ Web site

Urinetown
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ $20 Adults
/ $18 Seniors/Students
“With biting satire, catchy tunes, and a storyline that’s both absurd and all-too-relevant, Urinetown takes audiences on a hilarious ride through a dystopian world where water is scarce and even a bathroom break comes at a cost.”
/ Web site

Big Mood: Queer Night, Monthly Dance Party
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding - notaflof
DJ Pandemonium Jones with special guest Zero Juan, and food by Los Giles!a
/ Web site

B Swizlo’s Mystery Lounge
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $10
/ 21+
Live jazz, early funk, and Humboldt Hip Hop from some of the region’s best players.
/ Web site

Zac Maas
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $15
Zac Maas is a comedian, writer, filmmaker and actor from Deadwood, South Dakota, where he grew up surrounded by the Black Hills.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY

Forest Moon Festival ‘25
Humboldt County
/ 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ Free
Celebration of the Redwood Region’s iconic role as the filming location for the forest moon of Endor in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Fans and visitors can enjoy themed events, film site tours, costumers, vendors, and more.
/ Web site

Melvin Seals & Jerry Garcia Band
Mateel Community Center
/ 6 p.m.
/ $65
Nicknamed “The Master of the Universe” by Jerry Garcia himself, Melvin and his amazing band including John Kadlecik are sure to blow your mind and rock your soul. SoHum camping trip?
/ Web site
World Goth Day All-ages Dance Party
Mendenhall Studios
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ $5
DJs Zero One and KreePeeO
/ Web site

Eureka Symphony: A Grand Finale
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $54 Loge seats
/ $43 Red seats
/ $32 Green Seats
/ $21 Light blue seats
/ $15 at the door, 6pm, CASH
/ $10 at the door with student ID, CASH
/ Free children with paid adult
The Eureka Symphony’s “A Grand Finale” features pianist Daniela Mineva performing Bacewicz’s concerto and Beethoven’s rousing Symphony No. 7, celebrating dance, virtuosity, and musical ecstasy in downtown Eureka.
/ Web site

9 to 5: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Senior
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
/ Web site

Urinetown
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ $20 Adults
/ $18 Seniors/Students
“With biting satire, catchy tunes, and a storyline that’s both absurd and all-too-relevant, Urinetown takes audiences on a hilarious ride through a dystopian world where water is scarce and even a bathroom break comes at a cost.”
/ Web site

Absynth Quintet Last Show Ever!
Synapsis
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
Our beloved bass player is off for grayer pastures in the Bay Area, so for now, this is IT! Come celebrate 15 years of Ludington at Synapsis with special guests Canary and the Vamp, aerialists, and maybe some Mandalorians!
/ Web site

Zac Maas
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $15
Zac Maas is a comedian, writer, filmmaker and actor from Deadwood, South Dakota, where he grew up surrounded by the Black Hills.
/ Web site

Young & Lovely
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
Local jazz and R&B showstoppers.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY’s EVENTS!
SUNDAY

Forest Moon Festival ‘25
Humboldt County
/ noon-5 p.m.
/ Free
Celebration of the Redwood Region’s iconic role as the filming location for the forest moon of Endor in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Fans and visitors can enjoy themed events, film site tours, costumers, vendors, and more.
/ Web site

Urinetown
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:30 p.m.
/ $20 Adults
/ $18 Seniors/Students
“With biting satire, catchy tunes, and a storyline that’s both absurd and all-too-relevant, Urinetown takes audiences on a hilarious ride through a dystopian world where water is scarce and even a bathroom break comes at a cost.”
/ Web site

9 to 5: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:30 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Senior
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, JUNE 6

Eureka Friday Night Market I
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: Performances by Brett McFarland and the Freedom Riders, Blue Rhythm Revue and Humboldt Taiko.
/ Web site

9 to 5: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Senior
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
/ Web site

Urinetown
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ $20 Adults
/ $18 Seniors/Students
“With biting satire, catchy tunes, and a storyline that’s both absurd and all-too-relevant, Urinetown takes audiences on a hilarious ride through a dystopian world where water is scarce and even a bathroom break comes at a cost.”
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, JUNE 6’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, JUNE 7

Arts! Alive
Eureka
/ 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.

9 to 5: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Senior
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
/ Web site

Urinetown
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ $20 Adults
/ $18 Seniors/Students
“With biting satire, catchy tunes, and a storyline that’s both absurd and all-too-relevant, Urinetown takes audiences on a hilarious ride through a dystopian world where water is scarce and even a bathroom break comes at a cost.”
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, JUNE 7’s EVENTS!
SUNDAY, JUNE 8

9 to 5: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:30 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Senior
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
/ Web site

Urinetown
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:30 p.m.
/ $20 Adults
/ $18 Seniors/Students
“With biting satire, catchy tunes, and a storyline that’s both absurd and all-too-relevant, Urinetown takes audiences on a hilarious ride through a dystopian world where water is scarce and even a bathroom break comes at a cost.”
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY, JUNE 8’s EVENTS!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

Pierre Bensusan
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $20
If World Music means the fusion of traditional, contemporary, jazz, classical and pop music, then Bensusan is one of the most eloquent World Music musicians of our time.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Eureka Friday Night Market II
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: Performances by Dalmolen Band, Papa Haole, and Fire Flow Birds.
/ Web site

9 to 5: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Senior
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
/ Web site

Asha Wells, Glacier Dorm
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $12 online presale
/ 21+
Bay area based non-binary artist Asha Wells brings the self assuredness of a classically-trained voice, to the unfettered freedom of the self-taught instrumentalist.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, JUNE 13’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, JUNE 14

9 to 5: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Senior
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, JUNE 14’s EVENTS!
SUNDAY, JUNE 15

9 to 5: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:30 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Senior
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY, JUNE 15’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, JUNE 20

Eureka Friday Night Market III
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: Performances by The Latin Peppers, Humboldt Juggling Society, and Black Humboldt Showcase.
/ Web site

9 to 5: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Senior
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
/ Web site

Love’s the Best Doctor
Dell’Arte
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $25
/ $30 Prime (early) seating
/ $20 Veterans
Kick off the summer with healing laughter as Michael Fields directs a physical comedy adaptation of a classic by Molière.
/ Web site

Esmé Patterson, Blub
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ $17 online presale
/ 21+
Gold-selling Esmé Patterson is on tour celebrating the release of her long-awaited 5th full-length album, Notes from Nowhere.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, JUNE 20’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, JUNE 21

9 to 5: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Senior
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
/ Web site

Love’s the Best Doctor
Dell’Arte
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $25
/ $30 Prime (early) seating
/ $20 Veterans
Kick off the summer with healing laughter as Michael Fields directs a physical comedy adaptation of a classic by Molière.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, JUNE 21’s EVENTS!
SUNDAY, JUNE 22

9 to 5: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4:30 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Student / Senior
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
/ Web site

Love’s the Best Doctor
Dell’Arte
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $25
/ $30 Prime (early) seating
/ $20 Veterans
Kick off the summer with healing laughter as Michael Fields directs a physical comedy adaptation of a classic by Molière.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY, JUNE 22’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, JUNE 27

Eureka Friday Night Market IV
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: Performances by The Breakfast Collection, Firesign, and Samba de Alegria.
/ Web site

Love’s the Best Doctor
Dell’Arte
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $25
/ $30 Prime (early) seating
/ $20 Veterans
Kick off the summer with healing laughter as Michael Fields directs a physical comedy adaptation of a classic by Molière.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, JUNE 27’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, JUNE 28

Humboldt Bay Trail Opening Celebration
Adorni Center
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site

Love’s the Best Doctor
Dell’Arte
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $25
/ $30 Prime (early) seating
/ $20 Veterans
Kick off the summer with healing laughter as Michael Fields directs a physical comedy adaptation of a classic by Molière.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, JUNE 28’s EVENTS!
SUNDAY, JUNE 29

Love’s the Best Doctor
Dell’Arte
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $25
/ $30 Prime (early) seating
/ $20 Veterans
Kick off the summer with healing laughter as Michael Fields directs a physical comedy adaptation of a classic by Molière.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY, JUNE 29’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, JULY 5

Arts! Alive
Eureka
/ 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.

Love’s the Best Doctor
Dell’Arte
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $25
/ $30 Prime (early) seating
/ $20 Veterans
Kick off the summer with healing laughter as Michael Fields directs a physical comedy adaptation of a classic by Molière.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, JULY 5’s EVENTS!
SUNDAY, JULY 6

Love’s the Best Doctor
Dell’Arte
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $25
/ $30 Prime (early) seating
/ $20 Veterans
Kick off the summer with healing laughter as Michael Fields directs a physical comedy adaptation of a classic by Molière.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY, JULY 6’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, JULY 11

Eureka Friday Night Market V
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: Performances by Silver and Nails, Vanishing Pints, and Ra and Group.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, JULY 11’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, JULY 18

Eureka Friday Night Market VI
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: Performances by The Riving, The Starhoppers, and Bella Vita: Humboldt Fire Dragons.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, JULY 18’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, JULY 25

Eureka Friday Night Market VII
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: Performances by Jackie and the Jollies, The Bump Foundation and Humboldt Taiko.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, JULY 25’s EVENTS!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
G. Love & Special Sauce
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $45
/ $100 VIP
/ $40 Advance
/ 21+
G. Love & Special Sauce is an American Hip-Hop Blues band known for its unique fusion of hip-hop, blues, funk, and soul.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 30’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, AUG. 1

Eureka Friday Night Market VIII
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: The Claire Bent Jazz Quintet, Makenu, and Synapsis Aerial.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, AUG. 1’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, AUG. 2

Arts! Alive
Eureka
/ 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, AUG. 2’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, AUG. 8

Eureka Friday Night Market IX
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: Performances by Samba Floresta, A Banjo Makes 3, and Humboldt Drum and Dance.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, AUG. 8’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, AUG. 9

Woofstock 2025
Halvorsen Park
/ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $10
/ $20 Family of four
/ Free Dogs and kids under 2
Celebrate peace, love, and paws with live music, a costume contest, an agility course, doggy games, great food, and pet-friendly vendors.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, AUG. 9’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, AUG. 15

Eureka Friday Night Market X
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: Performances by Checkered Past, Rad Bromance and Black Humboldt.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, AUG. 15’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, AUG. 22

Eureka Friday Night Market XI
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: Performances by Noir, Huckleberry Flint, and Bandemonium.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, AUG. 22’s EVENTS!
FRIDAY, AUG. 29

Eureka Friday Night Market XII
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Best of Humboldt! Showcasing local makers, food and artists. THIS WEEK: Performances by Young and Lovely, Mighty Violets and Arcata West African Dance and Drum.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF FRIDAY, AUG. 29’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, AUG. 30

Cannifest 2025
Halvorsen Park
/ 10 a.m.
/ $125
/ $270 VIP
Prepare for an explosion of vibrant energy and cannabis culture. This year’s event will be headlined by String Cheese Incident! More details inside.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SATURDAY, AUG. 30’s EVENTS!
SUNDAY, AUG. 31

Cannifest 2025
Halvorsen Park
/ 10 a.m.
/ $125
/ $270 VIP
Prepare for an explosion of vibrant energy and cannabis culture. This year’s event will be headlined by String Cheese Incident! More details inside.
/ Web site

Peter Antoniou
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ $25 at the door
Peter Antoniou, the ‘Psychic’ Comedian, brings his unique skills to peer inside your head, fondle your frontal lobe, and tickle your funny bone to Taos Center for the Arts.
/ Web site
→ SEE MORE OF SUNDAY, AUG. 31’s EVENTS!
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6

Arts! Alive
Eureka
/ 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.