Great Humboldt Trivia Challenge
Eureka Woman’s Club / 6-9 p.m. / $25 / $250 Two teams of 3, includes dinner / $150 Team of 3, includes dinner / $30 At the door spectator, includes dinner / $25 Advance spectator, includes dinner
Join us for food, fun, fundraising, and trivia. Fundraiser for the Humboldt Literacy Project.
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Metal Thursday
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-11 p.m. / $5 / $20 sliding scale
Facemelting sets by Level, Brain Dead Rejects, Kolonizer and Something Wicked.
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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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Jacqueline Suskin: The Verse for Now
Northtown Books / 6-8 p.m.
“We in Humboldt remember Jacqueline from her time writing poems to order at the Poem Store at Farmer’s Market. Since then she has lectured at offsite events for iamOther and MTV.”
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Sorry to Bother You and Boots Riley Q&A
Eureka Theater / 6:30-10 p.m. / $10 / $5 12 and under
After the film, we’ll host an exclusive virtual Q&A with Boots Riley, where he’ll discuss the film’s themes, its sharp social commentary, and the creative process behind its unique blend of humor, surrealism, and activism.
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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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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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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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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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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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Arcane Artists: Starstruck
RampArt Skatepark / 9 p.m.-2:20 a.m. / $15 / $35 VIP - LIMITED ADVANCED / $25 GA - DOOR
“We are bringing back one of our all time favorite high energy acts, JAYCiX who has been part of 2 sell out shows in Humboldt over the past 3 years.”
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Anna Moss
Arcata Playhouse / 7 p.m. / $20
Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Anna Moss hails from the verdant forests and lush limestone of the Ozarks; yet her musical personality oozes New Orleans, the artist’s adopted hometown for many years.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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