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!

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TODAY

Good Time Charlies, Origami Ghosts, John Ludington
Outer Space / 7-10 p.m. / Free
“Three live bands of the Indie/Americana rock persuasion!”
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Steel Magnolias
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $22 / $20 Student / Senior
“Steel Magnolias is a heartfelt and hilarious play that explores the strength of female friendships and the power of community.”
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Chuck Fenda & The Purity Attack Band, Lawgiver the Kingson, Sarge One Wise
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $30 / $25 adv. / 21+
“Chuck Fenda is a Jamaican American reggae musician and deejay born in Brooklyn, New York City.”
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Timbata
The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+
The name TIMBATA pays homage to the band’s musical roots by combining the name of the contemporary form of Cuban salsa known as TIMBA with the name of the drums widely used in Afro-Cuban folkloric sacred music, known as BATA.
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TOMORROW

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Music schedule inside. The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
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Steel Magnolias
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $22 / $20 Student / Senior
“Steel Magnolias is a heartfelt and hilarious play that explores the strength of female friendships and the power of community.”
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You Should Be Dancing, A Tribute to the Bee Gees
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 8-10 p.m. / $40
“Our tribute pays homage to the Bee Gees at the peak of their fame, showcasing the energy, creativity, and appeal that took the world by storm.”
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A Bicycle Day Celebration
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $15 / $25 general admission / 18+
With DJs Honeycomb, Kaipora, Zapper, Zenchant.
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The Stallions, Biomorphic Light, DJ Touch, Mykotropic
Eureka Theater / 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. / $20 At the Door / $15 Pre-Sale / 21+
The Stallions are a supergroup of accomplished local musicians bringing the WEEN discography to Humboldt County fans.
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Love Mischief, Magnificent Sanctuary Band
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $15 / 21+
Love Mischief is one of Northern California’s freshest jam bands out of Sacramento.
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LabRats
The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+
LabRats challenges their listener’s perception of “jazz,” as they embody a wide range of styles and influences ranging from J Dilla, Death Grips, Soulquarians, and Sun Ra.
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SUNDAY

Steel Magnolias
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4 p.m. / $22 / $20 Student / Senior
“Steel Magnolias is a heartfelt and hilarious play that explores the strength of female friendships and the power of community.”
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Magnificent Sanctuary Band
Humboldt Brews / 3 p.m. / $10 / Free 12 & under
Early show! All ages matinee with Humboldt’s own MSB playing kid friendly Jerry Garcia tunes.”
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Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie (1980)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-10 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
45th anniversary! Perennially stoned Cheech and Chong tear through the city of Los Angeles, causing trouble wherever they go.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 25

A Year with Frog & Toad
Van Duzer Theater / 6:30 p.m. / $26 / $10 kids 16 and under
“A Year With Frog and Toad,” a Broadway hit, was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s books, it features a jazzy, upbeat score by Robert and Willie Reale.
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Music of the Spheres
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $54 Loge / $32 Mid-range / $21 Budget / $15 Adult RUSH TICKETS / $10 Student RUSH
Eureka Symphony’s next concert will be out of this world! We will be projecting NASA images of planets to enhance the experience.
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Zepparella
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $30 / $25 Advance / 21+
“Now more than ever, Zepparella explores their own improvised magic within the framework of Zeppelin’s mighty songs!”
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Club XCX
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $20 / 18+
“Blasting the best of Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Slayyyter, Troye Sivan, Kim Petras, Chappell Roan and more.”
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SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Music schedule inside. The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
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Music of the Spheres
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $54 Loge / $32 Mid-range / $21 Budget / $15 Adult RUSH TICKETS / $10 Student RUSH
Eureka Symphony’s next concert will be out of this world! We will be projecting NASA images of planets to enhance the experience.
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Watkins Glen
Humboldt Brews / 8 p.m. / $25 / $20 Advance / 21+
“Named after the largest rock concert of the ‘70s, Watkins Glen is an Oregon-based improvisational rock band that strives to create truly magical musical moments via the adventure of wanderlust-driven improvisation.”
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Corrupt UK
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / $20 / 18+
“Immersed in a unique dance music culture, Corrupt’s influence on House & Bass music has unlocked doors in every which way and direction.”
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SATURDAY, MAY 3

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Music schedule inside. The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
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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.
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Rumble at the River VI
Bear River Recreation Center / 6:30 p.m. / 18+
“Experience the intensity as fighters step into the ring to deliver a night of unforgettable matchups. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for an exciting night out, this event promises non-stop action and entertainment.”
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Hard Fought Championship
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 7:30-11 p.m. / $55 / $500 VIP Table (seats 4) / $75 VIP Seat / $65 Premium / 21+
Local fighters will be going toe-to-toe to see who comes out victorious! Come on out and support your friends and/or your community members.
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Lou Deezi
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8 p.m.-midnight / $30 / 18+
Arcata Theatre Lounge Presents: 19-year-old up-and-coming Reno rapper brings his rhymes to Arcata. With 1100 Himself and Mitchell with support from Jelo and Young Jonaha.
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Lord Sko, LIFEOFTHOM, Langston Bristol
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $15 / $12 online presale / 21+
Already a veteran at just 20 years old, having dropped 2 full-length projects, Lord Sko continues to sharpen his sword on the upcoming PIFF, a sure-shot stoner classic.
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THURSDAY, MAY 8

Shordie Shordie
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8-11:59 p.m. / $33 / $140 meet & greet / 18+
“Shordie Shordie is a Baltimore-born rapper and singer known for his melodic style and raw, emotional storytelling.”
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Stoney McBlaze & Friends
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $20 / $15 Advance / 21+
Austin Kress, known for his viral persona Stoney McBlaze, has gained over 2 million TikTok followers. His performances are a blend of storytelling and sharp observations, mixed with energetic crowd-work.
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FRIDAY, MAY 9

James Hartenfeld
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $10
Garnering recent attention from Adult Swim and SXSW, James Hartenfeld is a Portland based comedian best known for standup and creating Ricky Winters.
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SATURDAY, MAY 10

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Music schedule inside. The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
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Micro Mania Wrestling
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-11:59 p.m. / $30 / $43 seated
MicroMania Tour is a high powered, explosive, athletic Pro Wrestling show with just the right touch of comedy thrown in to make for an unforgettable BIG event not necessarily BIG people!!
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Jason Marsalis and Humboldt Jazz Orchestra
Fulkerson Recital Hall / 8 p.m. / $50
We are excited to announce a special collaboration between Jason Maralis and the Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Dan Aldag.
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SUNDAY, MAY 11

James Adomian
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
James Adomian is a comedian from California, but his impact can truly be considered global or even cosmic.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure!
Van Duzer Theater / 6:30 p.m. / $20 / $13 kids 16 and under
Doktor Kaboom and a dynamic cast of volunteers explore the unseen but pervasive power of pressure. This interactive show blends science, comedy, and messages of personal empowerment, illustrating how physical pressure mirrors the mental and emotional pressures we all face.
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Too Many Zoos
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-11:59 p.m. / $32
“Self-described “Brass House” trio Too Many Zooz make manically kineticinstrumental music that combines avant-garde jazz, EDM, punk rock, and sundryother traditions into their own distinctive brand of high-energy dance music.”
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FRIDAY, MAY 16

Ziggy Alberts
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-11:59 p.m. / $35
Ziggy Alberts is no stranger to success, having built a dedicated global following through a combination of steadfast touring, captivating songwriting, and an independent ethos that has seen him thrive without the backing of a major label.
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SATURDAY, MAY 17

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Music schedule inside. The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
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FRIDAY, MAY 23

Jenny Zigrino
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
“With the sweetness of the midwest and the sharp edge of the east coast, Jenny Zigrino brings a powerful comedic performance to any stage.”
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SATURDAY, MAY 24

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Music schedule inside. The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
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Kinetic Grand Championship Day One
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.
Day 1 of the Kinetic Grand Championship starts on the Plaza in Arcata, California at the noon whistle every Memorial Day weekend. The racers take off to the Manila dunes, where they race through miles of sand to the great and inevitable “Deadman’s Drop”. Then on to Eureka’s downtown gazebo.
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Jenny Zigrino
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
“With the sweetness of the midwest and the sharp edge of the east coast, Jenny Zigrino brings a powerful comedic performance to any stage.”
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SUNDAY, MAY 25

Kinetic Grand Championship Day Two
Crab Park / 9 a.m.
Day 2 starts in Eureka at the waterfront on the Humboldt Bay, where brave Kinetic Pilots race their crafts through the water (most float). Then back on land where kinetic sculptures go up Hookton Hill, a 1 mile-7% incline and decline. Day 2 ends with a private campout for racers and volunteers only.
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MONDAY, MAY 26

Kinetic Grand Championship Day Three
Main Street, Ferndale / 10:30 a.m.
Day 3 starts from the private party at Crab Park where they will head over land to cross the Eel River just outside of Fernbridge. Watch the Racers cross the finish line on Ferndale’s historic Mainstreet, where they will park for a while before heading up to the Final Awards Dinner.
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FRIDAY, MAY 30

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.
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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.
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SATURDAY, MAY 31

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Music schedule inside. The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
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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.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 7

Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Music schedule inside. The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SUNDAY, AUG. 31

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.
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