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CONTENTS | SPRING/SUMMER 2023
１２ From the Editor Back in the Sunshine
１３ Contributors
１４ The Festival Circuit
４９ Menu of Menus
Local Restaurant Directory
６８ Featured Humboldt County Dispensaries Map
７２ Calendar
１０７ Seasonal Snapshot
Joyce Jonté
１８ Perfect Trips for Spring and Summer
２１ Outdoorsy Type
２４ Artsy Types
２５ Foodies
２６ With the Kids
２７ Not Strictly for Tourists
３５ Food Trucks Al Fresco
３８ The Escape Artists
Renata's Creperie and Arcada take us away
４４ Sunny Cocktails on the Water At Café Marina
７０ Vintage Treasures At Shipwreck, Arcata
８０ Map of Humboldt
８２ North of Trinidad Map
８４ Trinidad & Willow Creek Maps
８５ McKinleyville
８８ Arcata/Valley West and Blue Lake Maps
９０ Arcata Map
９２ Eureka Map
９７ Old Town Eureka Map
９８ Fortuna Map
１０１ Ferndale & Eel River Valley Maps
１０２ Avenue of the Giants North Map
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• Goat Cheese Zucchini - rolls with oregano pesto
• crispy wonton chips with slived jumbo scallops & sweet chili aioli
• Poke Tower - Ahi teriyaki wasabi, avocado, rice, seaweed, tobiko, furikake, & wonton chips
• Prawns & grits with organic stone ground, manchego-infused grits
MAIN EVENT
• Herb Pesto Zucchini Noodle with garlic roasted mushrooms, caramelized fennel, charred asparagus, & pea shoots
• House-Made Cavatelli Pasta - artichoke, crispy pancetta, wild prawns, confit tomato & herbs with grana padano shavings
• Wild Pacific Halibut - Thai lemongrass ginger beurre blanc, chargrilled asparagus
• Duck Confit - w/sweet potato & edamame hash, apricot ginger dck sauce & seasonal veggies
• Rosemary Rack of Lamb - with mint pesto, spring veggies & baby potatoes
• Ribeye - 12 oz hand-cut Snake River Farms American Wagyu ribeye, with whipped potatoes, & seasonal vegetables. Choice of house made demi-glace or Roquefort sauce
Please ask your server about our selection of local, seasonally-inspired, House-made desserts.
*Sample Menu. items are subject to change due to seasonality and product availability.
Humboldt bay oysters
• truffled quail egg shooters
• soup du jour w/ garlic knot
• mezze platter • Truffled
Popstachio • Garlic
Prawn avocado toasts
• House smoked wild Salmon
• Market caesar
• charcuterie • House
Made Desserts
*Sample Menu. items are subject to change due to seasonality and product availability.
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A Family Weekend of Stories, Skill, Amusements, Medieval Morsels, Treasures, Knights & Royal Horses
21st Annual
October 7 & 8, 2023
Horse Arena/Perigot Park - BLUE LAKE
$10 Adults • $5.00 Children 3-12 2 years & under are free
Knights of Mayhem
Jousting 12:30 & 3:30
Horseback Archers 11:30 &
Celtica
Celtic Rock Band with Flaming Instruments! Sat. & Sun.
Enchanted Village Tour
Saturday 10 - 12 (1st 200 children receive gifts)
4H Petting Zoo • Pony Rides
Archery • Boffing • Games
Tavern • Smoking Dragon BBQ NO Pets
www.medievalfestivalofcourage.org
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FIRST THINGS FIRST: Just because it’s Humboldt County, sheltered under redwood canopies and the occasional morning fog (we don’t call the eighth month Fogust for nothing) doesn’t mean you can’t get a burn. So grab your shades, slather on some SPF and get ready for the return of sunny weather.
Take a gander at the season’s Perfect Trips and you’ll see where locals will be basking: on trails with wildlife and boat decks with beverages, ra ing on the river and flying kites. Don’t even get us started on festivals. Actually, do — our story on summer festivals is packed with live music, food vendors, performances and more in our county’s fields, fairgrounds, streets, stages, campgrounds and lawns. Peruse some highlights from kinetic sculpture racing to apple harvest time and all the plays and parties in between to plan your weekends.
Did you forget to pack your sunglasses? We’ll take you to vintage boutique Shipwreck’s big sister store in Arcata in our Just Browsing section for a rummage through the racks. You need something to wear to dinner, a er all. But will it be a cosmopolitan crepe in the little jewel box that is Renata’s Creperie or the ’80s video game and
menu nostalgia at Arcada? We’ll hit them both for a little escapism.
More rays are waiting to be caught on the patio overlooking Humboldt Bay at Café Marina, where we’re sampling cocktails and apps. (Watch out for those hungry gulls.) Still peckish? A trio of food trucks are rolling in with summer treats like smashburgers, agua frescas, dripping quesabirria tacos and — what’s that music coming down the block? — an ice cream truck stocked with your childhood favorites.
Our annual Menu of Menus, a complete listing of local eateries and watering holes, awaits you in the back of the issue, along with our extensive calendar of local fun running through October. (Everybody knows Humboldt summer doesn’t end Sept. 1.) Check for updates online at northcoastjournal.com.
We’ll be here all summer.
— Jennifer Fumiko Cahill
CASSIE CURATOLO (she/ her) moved to Humboldt County as a freshman in 2011 and now works as an administrative coordinator at Cal Poly Humboldt. She lives in Loleta with her husband and two cats. You’ll find her in her garden on evenings and weekends. Ask about her love for Humboldt Roller Derby at your own peril.
Born in Arcata and still exploring Humboldt County, GRANT SCOTT-GOFORTH
is a journalist and writer at Humboldt State University. He loves to consume music, movies, art, plants, food and drinks. Sometimes he digests them into words and photos.
MEG WALL-WILD (she/her) is a freelance writer and photographer who loves her books, the dunes of Humboldt and her husband, not necessarily in that order. When not writing, she pursues adventure in her camper, Nellie Bly.
COLLIN YEO was born in San Francisco and raised in Dow’s Prairie, California. He has also lived in Colorado, New York and New Orleans. He has worked in construction, in demolition (deconstruction?), in bars and restaurants, and has also been a touring musician and occasional freelance writer.
By Collin Yeo
HUMBOLDT COUNTY is a hot spot for a diverse selection of festivals that draws crowds from near and far every summer. Very few places in the world as remote as our county enjoy such a packed season of fun. Here are a few of the offerings out there for anyone who finds themselves in the emerald oasis behind the Redwood Curtain.
Humboldt County is a rural agricultural haven that enjoys a robust, year-round farmers market culture, thanks to the people at the North Coast Growers’ Association (NCGA). As with the growing season, summer and fall are the busy months for these markets. Arcata’s Saturday market on the plaza opens up its summer season in the first week of April and is your best bet for consistent live music in the sunshine. However, June sees the opening of three other markets that are solid destinations for open-air tunes: the Old Town Eureka Market (Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), the Fortuna Market (also Tuesdays, from 3 p.m.
to 6 p.m.), and the Eureka Henderson Center Market, which runs on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This satellite farmers market/street fair is also a production of NCGA, and runs from July through September, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Old Town Eureka. Much like the other markets, it features vendors with fresh produce, as well as hot food carts, and is known for its live music and street performances.
A Humboldt County tradition for more than 50 years, the Kinetic Grand Championship celebrates many elements that make this county special: eccentric artwork married to our unique local flavor. This threeday race kicks off on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, with participants rolling out their sculptures in the morning on the Arcata Plaza in anticipation of the noon(ish) start of the race. Those sculptures must be: artistically designed, entirely human powered and amphibious. The race itself ends on Memorial Day in the Victorian Village of Ferndale and is a long-beloved spectacle that has attracted international attention for decades.
Returning to the Arcata Plaza this year, the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival is an all-day event featuring vendors with food, beer, arts and cra s, lots of live music and room for dancing, and an emphasis on the bivalves that give this June 10 event its name. Three-plus decades into its history, Oyster Fest still has all the best family fun, including an oyster calling contest, and local restaurants vying for the Best Oyster award.
The Humboldt Fair Association and North Coast Journal, Inc. present this battle royale of local music groups on June 18. Come check it out as 15 acts on two stages compete for a performance slot at the Humboldt County Fair, as well as a grand prize of $5,000. During the gigs, you can enjoy food and cra s from local vendors, as well as plenty of activities to keep the kiddies happy.
In the language of the local Indigenous Wiyot people, Baduwa’t is the word for the Mad River, which flows through the town of Blue Lake, where this festival is held from June 22 to July 2. Staged by Blue Lake’s own Dell’Arte theatrical school and guild, it’s a heady mix of circus magic, live theater and music.
Once set in Benbow, the premier summer gathering for Southern Humboldt County has moved to the picturesque Cook’s Valley Campground on County Line Ranch on June 24-25. Vendors ply their arts and cra s and food, while live music plays on the main stage, the lawn stage, the lunar stage and “Kidlandia,” which is as family friendly as it gets. The music ranges from folk to funk, EDM to world music.
This beloved Blue Lake event takes place on July 9, and is named a er two bookkeepers who worked for the now-defunct Arcata Mad River Rail Line in the beginning of the 20th century. This Sunday fun-day in Perigot Park is usually packed with a car show, vendors, food, a parade and lots of live music. Best of all, it’s free.
Rodeo week in Fortuna runs from July 10-16, and with it come many activities and traditions that are beloved to this town, including a parade and carnival, quadiators (yes, a blend of quads and gladiators), bull and horse riding, a junior rodeo and lots of food, music and beer.
2023 marks the 10th anniversary of this music festival, held this year at Cook’s Valley Campground from July 14-16. This celebration of electronic dance music, performed in a forested setting right next to the Eel River, is popular with campers and glampers from around the world who are drawn to the beat and the lights.
Held at the Dell’Arte headquarters in Blue Lake from July 26-29, this beloved Humboldt County institution attracts thousands of attendants, and is a celebration of folk, roots, blues, country music and more. Expect family-friendly fun in an outdoor stage setting amid the perfect Humboldt summer.
Taking place at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale from Aug. 17-27, the Humboldt County Fair has everything one would associate with an old-fashioned fair: horse races, livestock auctions, carnival rides, live music, delicious food and much more. All the fun and games spread over two long weekends and some change.
The Humboldt Folklife Society and the city of Blue Lake hit it out of the park again (Perigot Park, to be exact), with the Buddy Brown Blues Festival. This event, which also serves as a fundraiser for the Folklife Society, takes place Aug. 19 and is named a er the late hometown musician Richard “Buddy Brown” Duggins. It serves up a day full of local blues and folk bands, as well as food and outdoor fun for the entire family.
Kicking off its 19th year Aug. 26, this Fortuna festival rounds up some of the best breweries in the county for a day of beer tasting in the sun. In addition to the many offerings and samples from local beer makers, there is tons of live music, as well as local vendors hawking their wares, including blown glass creations, unique cra s and clothing, and tasty food. Consider it a paradise for any microbrew fanatic.
Held on the Arcata Plaza on the third weekend of September, Sept. 16-17, the North Country Fair has been a Humboldt County tradition since 1979. This family event has kept a fairly consistent
formula over the years, with Saturday and Sunday seeing the plaza filled with various vendors, while music stages provide live, local music at the edges of the action. There is a Samba parade, as well as a kid-friendly All Species Parade, in which participants are encouraged to dress up like their favorite critters, including face paint. In recent years, fair organizers have pushed to make this a zero-waste event, with fastidious separation of compostables and recycled material from the general garbage, and various promotions encouraging reusable containers for drinks. Food, cra s and beer are all available for attendees, and admission is free.
Held in early October, this small-town festival celebrates rural Humboldt life, with a particular emphasis on the titular fruit. It features a Main Street fair in downtown Fortuna, with cra and food vendors, as well as lots of live music. Traditionally, the fire department puts on an open house and some years have included a hay wagon ride. Don’t forget about Clendenen’s Cider Works, which features food, live music, and cider and apple tastings from the family orchards on the edge of town. No matter where you go, you will find apples galore.
by Meg Wall-Wild
After navigating one too many atmospheric rivers, you may be itchy to paddle some real rapids. Willow Creek awaits with canoes, kayaks and Thai food for when you need to refuel. Looking for a low-key excursion with appropriate libations? Try a boozy cruise with California’s smallest bar as you take in the beauty of the bay. Stop in at a craft chocolate shop for a treat before you embark. Enjoy the fruits of the rains with luscious floral colors through June or hike amid the tall trees. Find the quirky art supplies you need to get creative or visit an artistic sanctuary to kick your creativity into high gear. The kids are tired of the winter blues, too! Take them to the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum to see incredible model of a steam schooner. Make headway to Woodley Island to see boats afloat. It is easy to steer your family clear of the shoals of summer boredom!
Your desire for adventure is limited only by how far you want to go. The sound of fast flowing water lures you to Willow Creek. Any one of four outfitters can provide a day of spray-filled memories. Find the one that suits your needs. Are you a beginner? Tutorials abound. Taking the whole family along? No problem. Your 4 year old is welcome on the right tour.
Trinity River Rafting (trinityriverrafting.com, 31021 State Route 299 W, Big Flat, 530-623-3033) has many options including River Awareness trips. Learn about the aquatic life, river currents and lives of Native peoples as you paddle along.
Bigfoot Rafting (bigfootrafting.com, 31221 State Route 299, Junction City, 530-623-1113) loves whitewater. The wide choice of tours leaves you with little excuse. Time to pick up that paddle!
Six Rivers Rafting (sixriversrafting.com, 39008 State Route 299 Unit 3, Willow Creek, 707-599-4221) will satisfy your hunger with a farm-to-table tour. Your whitewater adventure can lead to a delicious woodfire pizza.
Redwoods and Rivers (redwoods-rivers.com, 800-429-0090) Is the choice for teambuilding, group events, or women’s only trips? Do you want to immerse yourself totally? Their guide school offers river guide and swift water rescue training.
If you prefer the big trees that call Humboldt home, head for the Cal-Barrel Trail in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park (US Highway 101 to Cal-Barrel Road). The 3.5-mile gravel road is open to cars and hikers, but no RVs or trailers. Leashed dogs and free roaming children are welcome. The there-and-back trail also connects to the Rhododendron Trail. Cal-Barrel is close to the landmark Corkscrew Tree and Atlas Grove (dogs not allowed on Rhododendron or in Atlas). Nothing brings perspective to life more than an ancient tree that dwarfs us puny humans.
If you are looking for a more urban arbor of enchantment, the 2.1-mile McKay Forest Northridge Trail loop (5371 Northridge Road, Eureka) will bewitch you with its reverent silence. A recent addition to the McKay Forest trail system, it is rough in some places (read: muddy) but has well-marked intersections. Some sections of the trail system are groomed for accessibility. Bring the family and the leashed pooch and enjoy the walk. Wait until the kids stumble upon a patch of massive burned-out redwood stumps.
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Humboldt has the fuel to spark your creativity. Roll up your sleeves and join a class, or share studio space with kindred souls. The art closet is open. Step on in! Start at Maker’s Apron (317 E St., Eureka, 707-572-4280) and its Makerspace. The store window proudly proclaims: It’s like an art store and a hardware store fell in love and had a little baby. Inside you will find affordable paints and bright fabric, as well as a jar of clock faces or a $1 handful of babies (plastic, not real). Donate your extra art supplies or other acceptable bits (check Donate Stuff at makersapron.com). Keep them out of the waste stream and help expand access to materials. Take a creative reuse class with your kids and work on a family project.
If you need some serious space, the Sanctuary (1301 J St., Arcata, 707-822-0898) offers studio memberships. The community art and makers center is equipped with tools, materials and musical instruments ready for you and your muse. The Sanctuary also offers classes like Thursday’s popular Art Night/Jam on J Street, where you can let the music inspire your artwork. All that is needed is you.
Some muses come in hot. Fire Arts Center (520 S. G St., Arcata, 707-826-1445) has been the epicenter of Humboldt ceramics and glass for more than 24 years. Is your partner hooked on the beauty and drama of Netflix’s Blown Away glass competition? Glass blowing classes make a great gift. Take a class with them for your own pottery throw down. Fire Arts Center also offers open and personal studio space. Don’t want to get clay under your fingernails? Donate to become a patron of the arts instead. Members and instructors exhibit their works in the onsite retail gallery. To get the full picture visit the studios’ social media and at fireartsarcata.com. Or just come and play! Art is what you make of it.
Humboldt’s diverse appetites are enticed by the offerings of dedicated restaurateurs, traditional smokers and creative chocolatiers. Delicious, local, decadent. Just the way you like it. Traditional Asian cuisine awaits you in Willow Creek. Drop by Lily’s Thai Kitchen (40640 State Route 299, Willow Creek, 530629-1829) to pick up a mouth-watering panang curry that will hook you for life. Owner Kim Pravong brings the town of 1,300 a world of flavor. You don’t have to go without tom yum kai (hot and sour chicken soup). Feed your craving for pad thai or satay. Handmade steamed dumplings and translucent spring rolls await your pleasure. Follow Lily’s on Facebook to keep up with seasonal specials.
If you can’t make it to Willow Creek, there are other options. Living in Northern California gives you access to the most delicious of fish: king salmon. Where can you find them? Katy’s Smokehouse (740 Edwards St., Trinidad, 707-677-0151), which has been smoking salmon caught by Trinidad’s fishermen since the 1940s. Although Katy State herself is long gone, the smoking process she learned from the Yurok Nation is going strong enough that tribal members still bring in their own fish to be smoked. The 3 ½ day process of brining and smoking, both cold and hot, ends with a mouthwatering salmon free of additives. Design a gourmet dinner around the daily fresh catches, be it halibut, scallops or jumbo prawns. Grab a can of smoked oysters and albacore tuna for later. Once hooked, you can replenish your larder via katyssmokehouse.com. In the meantime, who’s up for smoked salmon tacos? Once you have satisfied the savory, go for the sweet by asking yourself, “What is better than a chocolate factory?” One that gives tastings! Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate creates an impressive lineup of artisan chocolates. Not willing to rest on their chocolate laurels, partners Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor have added baked goodies to the menu in their smart new café (333 First St., Eureka, 707-798-6010). Whether you fall for the heavenly peanut butter truffle brownies or the exquisite cheesecake, you will want more. For the gourmand, a flight of drinking chocolate, and for your inner child, hot chocolate complete with whipped cream moustache. Take a few chocolate mousses home along with some cookies (chewy yet crisp), and did you see the cupcakes? Declare your fidelity. Check dicktaylorchocolate.com for factory tours so you can immerse yourself properly. If you are a hardcore aficionado, follow Dick Taylor on Facebook for announcements of special microbatches.
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The kids are clamoring for an outing. Sneak in some learning with the fun! A working harbor that plays host to pleasure boats, Humboldt Bay is endlessly fascinating. Commercial fishermen rub elbows with brightly attired weekend captains. Start your expedition with a stop at the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum (off Cookhouse Road and Vance Ave., Samoa). Don the curator will entertain all with the incredible tale of the Tugboat Wars of 1889. You can pick up some knowledge before taking the family to Woodley Island (Startare Drive, Eureka), where you can now easily answer boat questions. (“It’s a sloop, honey.”) The marina has 237 slips that are awash with activity, including California Poly Humboldt’s research vessels and the first responders of the U.S. Coast Guard. The kids will enjoy seeing real ships in action and you will enjoy the stroll along the waterfront. The Table Bluff Lighthouse, built in 1892, once warned sailors of danger before it was retired to be the perfect backdrop for a family selfie. Be sure to stop at the west end of the island to pay respects to “The Fisherman.” The sculpture’s weathered frame hon-
ors the hard work and sacrifices of the people who brave the waves to earn a living.
It has never been easier to be a citizen scientist, especially for kids. Do you have a child that was fascinated by the weather that walloped Humboldt with atmospheric rivers and record snowfall? The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network website gathers weather data collected by people all over, including schools and families. A backyard weather station may give you your own inhouse meteorologist. SandSnap asks for photos of … sand! Your family can add to the sand granule database, which helps with understanding beach processes. Apps like iNaturalist and eBird are a great way to connect with what goes on in wild Humboldt wherever you are. Was that a California condor near Orick? Time to report a Humboldt County Rare Bird Alert! With each observation your citizen scientist increases the knowledge base. If an app is not for your family, a simple spiral notebook, a pencil and a ruler can spark a study of banana slug lengths. No batteries required.
Humboldt’s offerings are here for you to enjoy, from technicolor flora, wildlife sightings or a relaxing cruise. Head out to Stagecoach Hill Azalea Nature Trail in May and June to catch the colorful blooms of a seasonal favorite. A cool stand of Sitka spruce gives way to splashy azaleas, a flowering shrub of the genus Rhododendron. Volunteers worked with the California State Parks to restore the azalea grove to a dazzling profusion of white, pink and red blossoms. The short 0.5 miles of dog and family friendly trail between Big Lagoon and Stone Lagoon overlooks the ocean. Take U.S. Highway 101 to Kane Road east and veer left at the fork. For those who prefer fauna to flora, try to catch a whale sighting off Centerville Beach near Ferndale. The whale migration swims right past Humboldt, with blue, gray and humpback adults shepherding their youngest from southern calving grounds to feed in the rich waters of the Arctic. Learn about their crepuscular activity — it is best to view whales during twilight, either sunrise or sunset. Early morning is easier on west coast retinas! Bring binoculars and patience. As always, keep an eye out for rising tides and sneaker waves. If you head for higher ground to get a
better view, use caution. Centerville’s cliffs are well marked with warnings where it is fragile. You can also spy the migration from Table Bluff County Park and the South Spit. Whale watching is also an opportunity for citizen science. Your report to sighting apps like WhaleAlert will help the extraordinary mammals avoid potentially fatal collisions with shipping. How cool is that?
Speaking of cool: How about breezes and cocktails? The Madaket awaits (1 C St., Eureka, 707-4451910). Take the one-hour evening cruise with a few friends and enjoy drinks from the smallest bar in the state as the packet tours the bay. If you prefer wildlife to wild life, join the 90-minute Sunday morning eco/birdwatching tour of Humboldt Bay. It will fill your bill when you see a pelican whose bill is filled with fish. The captain will wax poetic about the history of the waters, its creatures and its people. The 1910 ferry is the sole survivor of seven that once served the busy port. Support the California Historic Landmark and its continuing service by taking a cocktail for the team!
Why are you still sitting here? Go! Now! Humboldt is waiting with anticipation. Enjoy your Perfect Trip!
tHe little truck WitH tHe Big Menu has been a fixture in Garberville for what feels like forever. So when Cole Moody bought the business a year ago, he wasn’t going to fool with what he affectionately calls the “glorified snack shack.” It’s the only truck he ever stopped at, much less loved. “It’s a fast food restaurant but with real food.”
Sandra Jiminez is in there cooking up homemade salsas, fi sh, shrimp, carne asada, ground beef and chicken for rice bowls, burritos, tacos, sandwiches and whatever else she comes up with for specials twice a week. Those specials, ranging from enchiladas to Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, sell out fast.
Food Truck
Garberville
(707) 223-4801
On Facebook
Open Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Ever since the truck first hit the road, the smash burger has been No. 1. And no wonder — it’s a double-decker of “two ice cream scoops of beef smashed on the grill with bacon, onions and our special sauce,” says Moody. The meatless need not miss out as smash fries are on the board, too, with all the cheese, sauce and fixings of the classic burger on fresh, hot French fries.
You can usually find the Little Bits truck parked in front of the Stone Junction Bar. Summertime means refreshing, fruity agua frescas on tap and longer open hours to enjoy them.
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Hear t H at tune tinkling in t H e distance? If you’re in McKinleyville, grab a couple bills and run to the corner because it might be Paula Tweedy making the rounds in her Sweet Treats ice cream truck. Keep an ear out for Disney tunes, Beach Boys and some Elvis. “I have to listen to it for four hours a day so it’s gotta be good!” she says, noting it’s some children’s introduction to the King.
Tweedy first got into the mobile ice cream business 22 years ago as a mom looking for a business that allowed her to bring her kids along. That ended up making a whole lot of children happy. “It’s something that the kids just totally love.” Ice creams go from $1$3.50 and she keeps a stock of 25-cent candy, too. “There are kids out there who can’t afford an ice cream and I just want them to be able to get something.”
Ice Cream Truck
McKinleyville
On Facebook
Sweet Treats is the only family-owned ice cream truck in town, so she takes different routes around McKinleyville, hitting different neighborhoods so as many kids (big and small) get the joy of standing by the truck with the pink eyelashes on the headlights and scanning the options painted on the side. The classics are all there: creamsicles, fudge bars, vanilla sandwiches and strawberry shortcakes. The youngsters love the character ice creams, like SpongeBob with his bubblegum eyeballs, the rotating cast of
Ninja Turtles and Power Puff Girls. Tweedy says grown-ups melt for her favorite: the Mississippi mud sandwich swirled with chocolate.
Sweet Treats rolls into Arcata once a week, too, and you’ll see the blue truck at events like Annie & Mary Day in Blue Lake, summer park concerts and on local campuses just before summer vacation. Scout her location on Facebook. Beware the Super Sour Bomb pop, she warns — that name is no bluff.
4050 Broadway, Eureka (707) 719-2445
standing in a gas statiOn lOt under tHe sHadOWOF tHe giant HaMMer marking Pierson’s Building Center is the Patino’s Mexican Food. And in front of that most days is a cluster of customers waiting on quesabirria tacos. The juicy, cheesy Tijuana specialty filled with stewed beef and Monterey jack cheese, and doused and dipped in consommé, takes about 14 hours for Beatriz Cruz and her husband Rodrigo Patino to make, from pot to grill to the last sprinkle of chopped onion and cilantro.
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Rodrigo is partial to the fajita burrito, but the chile relleno — a la carte or swathed in rice, beans and a soft flour tortilla — is no slouch with its firm and flavorful chile stuffed with queso blanco and smothered in a thicker than usual smoky, tangy sauce.
Summer corn shows up on a stick as elotes dusted with cotija cheese and garnished with mayonnaise and tajin, or in bowl form as esquites. Refreshing, lightly creamy horchata, hibiscus-infused Jamaica and tart tamarindo agua frescas are always homemade and will soothe if you went too hard on the house habanero salsa. And while the weather is warm, you might want to sweeten the deal with fruit cups that hit your sweet, sour, cool and spicy cravings — mango, watermelon, jicama and pineapple, all drizzled with chamoy tajin and a squeeze of fresh lime.
By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill
There are long vacaT ions, weekend getaways and day trips, but the briefest escape is dining out, away from your home and its attending chores, immersed, for the duration of a meal, in a little world of someone else’s devising. Only blocks apart, these two Arcata eateries offer very different transportive experiences: one recalling the pleasures of travel, the other reveling in 1980s arcade nostalgia.
The T r ip T o a rcada is more about time travel than distance. Blocks from the Arcata Plaza, its door is a portal to the 1980s arcade of your dreams but with way better fries. Past the bar, with its eight taps and eclectic stock of beer, cider and soft drinks, the blinking lights and pinball bumpers beckon.
“P-nut and I have a similar background in terms of love for video games,” says Amber Saba, who co-owns the joint with wife Kristen “P-nut” Thompson. “That is what we spent every quarter we had on.” And not just as kids. The passion stayed with them well after opening Slice of Humboldt Pie (828 I St., Arcata), and fueled their collecting the vintage cabinet video games and pinball machines that line the walls. Unlike at most arcades, these babies aren’t rentals and don’t rotate out. While the insides are mostly updated, the cabinets and coin slots are old school — Centipede even has an ashtray from the days of ubiquitous indoor smoking. And before you ask, the pinball machines emblazoned with Houdini’s flashing eyes, the Munsters and Jurassic Park dinosaurs are all 100 percent level. No tilting.
Thompson and Saba love to see customers reunited with their old favorites and nemeses. “It really does take them back to when they were 12,” says Saba, recalling one woman who called her brother in Florida to get the old cheat codes they used to use.
The menu is meant to take diners back, too. As if their pie baking wasn’t enough comfort food cred, Thompson’s family ran a pizza parlor/diner called Stan’s Pizza in Ohio. “Was anyone named Stan? No,” Thompson says with practiced deadpan delivery. “I was there every waking moment.” She and Saba built Arcada with nostalgia in mind, as well as “the love of everything diner, and really having this public space for people to hang out and eat and feel good.”
Saba comes from a bowling family, regulars at an alley with a 24-hour diner that’s still an inspiration. “We just try to give you that 1980s retro food we had back then. But a little nicer.” Scratchmade sloppy Joes and jalapeño poppers are more than a few levels up from the snack bar at the skate rink. And the mozzarella sticks — hand-cut from a block of cheese and coated in homemade seasoned breadcrumbs — may ruin you for the frozen kind forever. The boneless Buffalo wings are another achievement unlocked, made with
juicy wing meat under a crust that holds Saba’s homemade sauce. The challenge — other than beating the high score on Moon Patrol — is choosing what to mix and match. Thompson encourages guests to imagine they’re 12 again and follow their bliss, covering beer-battered fries, nachos or tots with pulled pork, bacon, beef or veggie chili, sloppy Joe filling — whatever. Then there are the homemade dipping options: avocado sauce, cumin lime sauce, ranch, Cajun ranch, nacho cheese, bleu cheese and pico de gallo salsa.
Arcada
660 K St., Arcata (707) 630-5263
arcadagameshumboldt.com
Open Tue.-Thur. 4 to 11 p.m., Fri. 2 to 11 p.m., Sat. noon to 11 p.m.
If it’s been a while since you turned your tongue slushie blue, consider the pair of churning tanks at the end of the bar for a non-alcoholic blue raspberry or a frozen sangria served in a snifter with a bright little organic jelly fruit slice, kiddo. While most of the week is for the 18-and-up crowd, kids are welcome on Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. On a sunny day, don’t be surprised if the lot is closed to make room for cornhole and ping pong tables.
chairs in front of Renata’s Creperie pick up the colors in the mosaic of birds and waves on the exterior wall. There’s more mosaic inside, including at the bar seating in the back, where Sarah Griswold peels hot crepes from the four raised griddles on the other side. The whole place is a bit of a mosaic, an assemblage of lush flowers, colorful pieces of art and craft from all over, furniture from India, Morocco and Mexico, and jewel-toned walls under a punched tin ceiling. Born to Latvian immigrants, owner Renata Maculans is an enthusiastic traveler and wanted diners “to go in and feel like you’re in a different part of the world.”
1030 G St. (707) 825-8783
renatascreperie.com
Open daily 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. during summer
“I came to Arcata to paint and fell in love with the farmers market,” says Maculans. She arrived in town flush with cash from working on an Alaskan fishing boat and in 2000, on her 30th birthday, opened a crepe business in a converted postal truck at the market on the Arcata Plaza. The Hungry Farmer crepe — stuffed with garlic-rosemary mashed potatoes, Jack and feta cheeses, onions and sour cream — was among the truck’s first offerings and remains a menu staple at the restaurant. “That was one where I could feed the farmers and feed myself and it would sustain us all day.”
Maculans is partial to seasonal specials that draw on the haul of summer fruit at the farmers market just down the street, where she once parked her crepe truck. She also loves crepes that play on a balance of sweet and savory, maybe a little heat, like the Amber Rose. Slices of crisp apple offset smoked bacon, onion, brie, scrambled egg, chili flakes and crème fraiche in a nutty buckwheat crepe. It’s a popular standard and the one Griswold grew up eating as a regular with her family.
Manager Lorenza Simmons-Phillips has been loyal to the Got Yer Goat — a buckwheat crepe stuffed with Rumiano Jack cheese, chevre, sauteed mushrooms and spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts — since the truck days. On the sweet side, she may steer you to the Righteous Babe, a delicate wheat flour crepe with homemade whipped cream, zigzags of chocolate hazelnut sauce and strawberries and raspberries tucked within. And yet there’s something to be envied when you see the simple lemon, sugar and butter crepe folded onto a plate and passed to another table. There’s a full slate of espresso drinks, including a mocha served in a two-hander of a bowl and topped with a cumulus dollop of whipped cream and Ghirardelli chocolate shavings. The star one-hander is the mimosa flute, either classic orange or a surprise juice on the specials board. Either encourages you to linger and maybe give that lemon crepe a try after all.
Photos by M A rk Mc k enn A
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Peo P le-watching is a time-honored activity to enjoy over cocktails, but what about bird-watching?
At the Café Marina, you might tally a dozen seabirds while you have a sip and a snack. On a recent visit, a harbor seal was spotted swimming by Café Marina sits on Woodley Island, across a short channel of Humboldt Bay from Old Town Eureka. Inside, there’s a spacious, airy dining room, with a roomy bar up against south facing windows. But the best seats in the house, assuming the weather is cooperating, are on the broad and sunny outdoor patio facing south toward Eureka. Views of the city’s waterfront and Old Town
include the famous Carson Mansion and the gorgeous county library surrounded by tree-covered hills.
It’s worth a walk along the marina for more view of the bay and Samoa, Arcata and more distant ridgelines. Kids will love walking the docks to see the boats and it’s the perfect place to catch a summer sunset.
Woodley Island is home to much of the region’s fishing fleet, as well as residential boats, research vessels and even a fire boat with which firefighters can attack blazes and perform rescues from Humboldt Bay.
Fishing boats sell their fresh catches directly off the marina dock, too, so it’s a good place to pick up something to throw on your grill aprés-cocktail, if you’re not staying for dinner.
But about those cocktails. In addition to their beer and wine offerings, Café Marina crafts a seasonal cocktail list with familiar favorites like an old-fashioned and a Woodley Island iced tea (after the Long Island variety).
This summer, they’re offering refreshing, fruity and tropical fare. The Catch and Release is a refreshing mix of Caribbean and Malibu rums, pineapple juice, and blue curacao. Served in a tall glass with a cartoonish maraschino cherry, it’s a fun, easy to drink cocktail that gives off vibes from other islands.
The Lavender Sapphire Collins is a floral cocktail of Bombay Sapphire gin, lemon juice, lavender, and a splash of club soda. The gin bite and fresh lemon make it botanical without being perfumy or overly sweet.
A favorite of the day, the Siren is described as a fresh citrus martini with lemon juice and gin, but Triple Sec gives it a sort of margarita crossover vibe. It’s elegant in its simplicity, tart and tasty.
In addition to its full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, Café Marina offers a seafood-oriented appetizer menu to give you a foundation for your drinks. Fresh oysters in lemony garlic butter are a good sea-faring treat, and the bay shrimp cocktail, with a classic, tangy sauce, is good to wash down with a drink.
Spending a sunny afternoon or evening at the marina pairs beautifully with exploring the best Humboldt Bay has to offer.
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5 Organic basil leaves
3 Organic strawberries
3oz Lemonade of choice
Club Soda
Add strawberries and basil to a shaker tin. Gently muddle. Next, add Humboldt vodka, lemonade, and ice. Shake well and strain into highball glass over ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with strawberry and basil leaf.
Tacos Humboldt Humboldt. County (707) 502-9967, Authentic Mexican food.
A Taste of Bim Food Truck Various Locations. Humboldt County (707) 798-6300, Caribbean cuisine. $-$$.
The Alibi 744 Ninth St. Arcata (707) 822-3731, www. thealibi.com, Cocktail bar with a full American menu. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
Alma’s Mexican Food 1225 Guintoli Lane. Arcata (707) 8221200, Casual Mexican food truck. V, L, D. $.
Arcata Pizza and Deli 1057 H St. Arcata (707) 822-4650, www.arcatapizza.com, Burgers, pizza, sandwiches and salads. V, L, D. $-$$.
Arcada 660 K St. Arcata 630-5236, A 21+ arcade with in retro games and food. V.
Arcata Scoop 1068 I St., Suite A. Arcata (707) 825-7266, www.facebook.com/thearcatascoop, Homemade ice cream and cones. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $.
Arcata Theatre Lounge 1036 G St. Arcata (707) 616-3030, arcatatheatre.com, A 1938 Art Deco theater with a full bar and American food. V, D, W. $$.
Avicenna 100 Ericson Ct. #125. Arcata 707-616-4015, www.weareavicenna.com/, Plant-based eats. V, Local ingredients, L. $-$$.
Bayside Farmstead Café 1602 Old Arcata Rd. Bayside Family-owned cafe with an emphasis on local, organic, and delicious food and drinks. V, Local ingredients, B, L. $-$$.
Beck’s Bakery 100 Ericson Court, Suite 100C. Arcata (707) 840-8004, Wholesale bread bakery. V, Local ingredients.
Bencharong Thai House 600 F St., Suite #9. Arcata (707) 825-0900, Serving popular Thai dishes. V, D.
Big Blue Café 846 G St. Arcata (707) 826-7578, Classic American breakfasts and lunches. V, B, L. $.
Big Island Kine Fortuna. Arcata (808) 938-5471, Authentic Hawaiian poké food truck serving Arcata and Eureka. $-$$.
Blondies Food And Drink 420 E. California Ave. Arcata (707) 822-3453, blondiesfoodanddrink.com, Bar serving sandwiches and pizza. B, L, D. $.
The Burger Joint 835 J St. Arcata 630-5144, Neighborhood burger joint, serving a variety of burgers, shakes, beer and wine.
Cafe Brio 791 G St. Arcata 707-822-5922, www.cafebrioarcata.com, Breakfast, lunch and dinner, specialty breads, pastries, dessert, pour-over coffee and espresso. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $$.
Cafe Mokka and Finnish Country Sauna and Tubs 495 J St. Arcata 707-822-2228, www.cafemokkaarcata.com, Cafe serving light meals and baked goods. $.
Cafe Phoenix 1360 G St. Arcata 630-5021, A farm-to-table restaurant and juice bar. V, B, L. $-$$.
Campground Arcata 865 Ninth St. Arcata 630-5148, www.campgroundarcata.com, Argentine-inspired steakhouse. $-$$$.
Cam’s Pizza Arcata Plaza. Arcata (707) 740-5245, Pop-up mobile California pizza, appetizers and desserts. V, L, D. $-$$$.
Carl’s Jr., Arcata 4900 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 8229058, www.carlsjr.com, Fast food. B, L, D. $.
Carmela’s Mexican Restaurant 1288 G St. Arcata (707) 8225200, carmelasrestaurants.com, Mexican specialties and a full bar. B, L, D. $.
Chan’s Chinese Restaurant in Arcata 359 G St. Arcata 707822-3922, Chinese and American food. V, L, D. $-$$.
Coffee Break Cafe 700 Bayside Road. Arcata 707-825-6685, www.coffeebreak-arcata.com, Organic coffee, teas and baked goods. V, B, L.
Couxp 737 G St. Arcata (707) 499-3168, Food truck serving chicken sandwiches and wings. L. $$.
Dead Reckoning Tavern 815 J St. Arcata 630-5008, Small batch craft beers, rotating kegs, bottles and snacks. $-$$.
Domino’s Arcata 1731 G St., Suite 207. Arcata Pizza delivery chain. $-$$$.
Don’s Donuts Pizza and Deli 933 H St. Arcata (707) 8226465, www.facebook.com/115983365096679, Pizza pies or by the slice, doughnuts, Asian subs, bagels, ice cream, beverages and more. V, B, L, D. $.
Dutchy’s Pizza 1116 11th St. Arcata (707) 826-1032, www. dutchyspizza.com, Pizza by the slice or delivery. Vegan options. V, L, D. $$.
Esteban’s 1021 I St. Arcata (707) 826-0310, Traditional Mexican food. V, L, D. $.
Everett’s Club 784 Ninth St. Arcata 822-2291, Bar. $.
Familia Coffee 1350 Ninth St. Arcata (707) 599-4699, familiacoffees.com/, Employee-owned coffee company and cafe with specialty drinks and baked goods.
Fiesta Grill & Cantina 3525 Janes Road. Arcata (707) 822-4600, Traditional Mexican food, full bar with TV. Booth, table or bar seating available. V, L, D. $$.
Fourth Street Market Liquors & Deli 781 Samoa Blvd. Arcata (707) 822-1127, Deli, catering, wine and beer. Open 365 days a year. V, B, L.
Gyro Shop 1731 G St. Arcata (707) 633-5006, Gyros, falafel, shawarma, fries and more.
Hey Juan Burritos 1642 1/2 G St. Arcata (707) 822-8433, www.heyjuanburritos.com, Casual Mexican food. B, L, D. $.
Hole in the Wall Great Sandwiches 590 G St. Arcata (707) 822-7407, Sandwiches made to order. V, L, D. $-$$.
Humboldt Brews 856 10th St. Arcata (707) 826-2739, humboldtbrews.com, Known locally as HumBrews, serving American pub food. Pool table, WiFi, TV and live music. V, L, D. $$.
The Jam 915 H St. Arcata (707) 822-5266, thejamarcata. com, Pizza, American and Southern dining with live entertainment and a full bar. V, D. $$.
Japhy’s Soup and Noodles 1563 G St. Arcata (707) 8262594, www.japhys.com, Soups, salads, pastas and curry. V, L, D. $.
Jitter Bean Coffee, Arcata 900 G St. Suite 102. Arcata (707) 822-0671, www.jitterbeancoffee.com, Espresso drinks, baked goods and fruit drinks. MoM. $.
Jitter Bean Coffee, Arcata Drive Thru 4950 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 572-0152, www.jitterbeancoffee. com, Espresso drinks, baked goods and fruit drinks. V, B, L. $.
Kebab Café 5000 Valley West Blvd. #19. Arcata (707) 826-2121, www.kebabcafearcata.com, Casual Greek, Turkish and American dining and take-out. V, L, D. $. The Kitchen Arcata 1551 G St. Arcata (707) 630-7444, Local and seasonal ingredients. V, Local ingredients. $-$$$.
La Chiquita II 5000 West End Road. Arcata Mexican food truck. $-$$.
Libation Wine Bar & Store 761 Eighth St. Arcata (707) 4997335, www.facebook.com/libationarcata/, Wine, beer and sake retailer and bar with live music.
The Local Cider Bar 828 I St. Arcata 630-5100, www.thelocalciderbar.com/, Twenty-four rotating taps.
Los Bagels, Arcata 1085 I St. Arcata (707) 822-3150, losbagels.com, Bagels, baked goods, soups, salads and organic fair-trade coffee. Local ingredients, B, L. $-$$. Los Bagels, HSU Depot 1 Harpst St. Arcata (707) 826-5308, www.losbagels.com, Bagels, baked goods, soups, salads and organic fair-trade coffee. V, Local ingredients, B, L. $.
Los Giles Taqueria 1033 G St. Arcata Taco truck serving traditional Mexican cuisine. V, L, D. $-$$.
Louise Zuleger Confections 100 Ericson Ct., Suite 125. Arcata (707) 572-2768, louisezulegerconfections.com, Bringing classic French pastries to Humboldt County. Petit gateaux, entremets and verrines. $-$$.
Mazzotti’s on the Plaza 773 Eighth St. Arcata (707) 5027221, mazzottis.com, Italian dining, sandwiches and salads. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $$.
McDonald’s Arcata 4901 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 822-0888, www.mcdonalds.com, Fast food. B, L, D. $.
McIntosh Farm Country Store 1264 Giuntoli Lane. Arcata (707) 822-0487, www.mcintoshfarm.com, American food, country breakfasts, sandwiches, doughnuts and baked goods. V, Local ingredients, B, L. $-$$.
Mia Bella Cupcakes 1041 H St. Arcata 630-5059, www. miabellacakes.com/, Cupcake bakery and coffee.
Mothers Cooking Experience 1603 G St. Arcata (707) 3826475, motherscookingexperience.com, Caribbean, soul food and African cuisine. V. $-$$$.
Murphy’s Market Deli, Westwood 100 Westwood Center, Alliance Road. Arcata (707) 822-0411, www.murphysmarkets.net/locations.php, Grocery and deli with hot and cold prepared food and sandwiches. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
Murphy’s Market Deli, Sunny Brae 785 Bayside Road. Sunny Brae (707) 822-7005, www.murphysmarkets.net, Grocery and deli with hot and cold prepared food and sandwiches. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
Nori Sushi Grill & Sake Bar 761 Eighth St. Arcata (707) 6304217, Sushi and Taiwanese hot plates. $-$$.
North Coast Co-op, Arcata 811 I St. Arcata (707) 826-5947, www.northcoastco-op.com, A member-owned grocery store with a bakery, deli and hot and cold prepared foods. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $-$$.
North Story Wines 937 I St. Arcata 7075085175, Northtown Coffee 1603 G St. Arcata (707) 633-6187, Organic coffee drinks and gluten-free baked goods. V, B, L. $.
The Nosh at the Septentrio Winery 650 Sixth St. Arcata 707-375-3066, www.thenosharcata.com, Mediterranean and Middle East tapas. $-$$.
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For 49 years and counting, North Coast Co-op has prepared tempting eats in our bakery and deli using local products and produce. It’s a difference you can taste.
7am to 9pm
Humboldt’s local, member-owned grocery co-op since 1973.
Oak Deli & Brewery 1101 H St. Arcata (707) 840-6046, www. oakdelibrewery.com, Small brewery serving beer, wine, sandwiches, soups and salads. V, L.
Oriental Buffet 5000 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 8222286, Chinese dining and buffet. V, W, L, D. $.
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza, Arcata 686 F St. Arcata (707) 822-6220, www.papamurphys.com, Take-and-bake pizza and desserts. V, L, D. $-$$.
Paul’s Live From New York, Arcata 665 Samoa Blvd. Arcata 822-6199, www.paulslivefromnewyorkpizza.com, Pizza by the slice or whole, specialty pies, sandwiches and more. V, L, D. $-$$.
Pho Hoang 1390 G St. Arcata (707) 822-2227, www.phohoangarcata.com, V ietnamese dining and take-out. V, L, D. $-$$.
Plaza Grill 780 Seventh St., Jacoby’s Storehouse Third Floor. Arcata (707) 826-0860, www.plazagrillarcata.com, New American dining with full bar. V, D. $$.
The Pub at The Creamery 824 L St., Suite A. Arcata (707) 630-5178, International pub fare and full bar. V, Local ingredients. $-$$.
Pudgy Pierogi Arcata Plaza. Arcata (707) 845-3535, Pop-up stand serving pierogi and other Polish specialties. V. $-$$$.
Pupuseria San Miguel 100 Ericson Court, Unit 110. Arcata (707) 382-8915, Salvadoran pupusas for pick up. V. $.
Raliberto’s Taco Shop - Arcata 1811 G St. Arcata (707) 825-7400, Tacos, burritos and Mexican specialties. V, L, D. $-$$.
Ramone’s Bakery & Café, Wildberries 747 13th St. Arcata (707) 826-1088, www.ramonesbakery.com, Espresso drinks and baked goods. Located inside Wildberries.
V, B, L, D. $.
Ray’s Food Place, Arcata 5000 Valley West Blvd. Arcata 822-0188, www.gorays.com, Grocery with bakery, deli and hot and cold prepared foods. V, W, B, L, D. $-$$.
Redwood Curtain Brewery & Tasting Room 550 South G St., #4. Arcata (707) 826-7222, redwoodcurtainbrewing. com, Craft brewery with food truck on site daily. V, L, D. $.
Redwood Yogurt 1573 G St. Arcata (707) 826-7677, www. facebook.com/redwoodyogurt, Frozen yogurt and espresso drinks. Gluten-free waffle cones available. V, L, D. $.
Renata’s Crêperie 1030 G St. Arcata (707) 825-8783, www. facebook.com/RenatasCreperie, Sweet and savory crepes, salads, soups and coffee. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $$.
Richards’ Goat Tavern & Tea Room 401 I St. Arcata (707) 630-5000, richardsgoat.com, Cocktails, craft beers, local wines, teas and sweet and savory pastries. Local ingredients, L, D. $-$$.
Riptide Cafe 5750 Valley East Blvd. Arcata (707) 4428528, riptidecafe.com/, Drive-thru coffe, espresso, and pastries. V, B, L. $.
Rita’s Margaritas & Mexican Grill, Arcata 855 Eighth St. Arcata Restaurant: (707) 822-1010, www.ritashumboldt. com/, Mexican dining. V, L, D. $.
Roman’s Kitchen 1301 D St. Arcata 407-9750, Grassfed burgers and sandwich truck. V, L, D. $-$$.
Round Table Pizza, Arcata 5000 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 822-5158, www.roundtablepizza.com, Pizza, salad bar and beer. V, L, D. $$.
Safeway 600 F St. Arcata 822-5217, Grocery and deli with hot and cold prepared foods. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
Salt Fish House 935 I St. Arcata 630-5300, www.saltfishhouse.com, L ocal seafood, classics and cocktails. V, L, D. $$$.
Sammy’s BBQ & Catering Arcata 475 I St. Arcata 826-7227, www.sammysbbqcatering.com/, Polynesian and American barbecued meats and sides. $-$$.
Septentrio Tasting Room 650 Sixth St. Arcata (707) 6722058, Local winery tasting room and shop with food on site, outdoor patio. V. $-$$$.
Sistah’s Vegan 697 Seventh St. Arcata 273-7473, Vegan and gluten-free dining and take-out. V, Local ingredients. $.
Slice of Humboldt Pie 828 I St. Arcata (707) 630-5100, www. sliceofhumboldtpie.com/, Sweet and savory pies, vegan and gluten-free options. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $-$$.
Smug’s Pizza, Arcata 1034 G St. Arcata (707) 822-1927, www.smugspizza.com, Pizza by the slice or pie and homemade cookies. V, L, D. $-$$.
South G Kitchen 550 S. G St. arcata (707) 382-6923, www. facebook.com/South-G-Kitchen-104589688302766/ about, Food truck serving “pub fusion” burgers, salads, fish, tacos and more. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $-$$.
Stars Hamburgers, Arcata 1535 G St. Arcata (707) 8261379, www.facebook.com/137341949625904, Grass-fed hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and milkshakes. Local ingredients, L, D. $.
Subway, Arcata 1731 G St. Arcata (707) 822-0155, www. subway.com, Made-to-order sandwiches, cookies and fountain beverages. V, B, L, D. $.
Subway, Valley West 5000 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 825-1135, www.subway.com, Made-to-order sandwiches, cookies and fountain beverages. V, B, L, D. $.
Sushi Spot Arcata 670 Ninth St. Arcata (707) 822-1221, www.sushispotarcata.com, Sushi and Japanese dining with imported beer and sake. V, L, D. $$.
Sushi Tao 768 18th St. Arcata (707) 826-1988, Sushi and Japanese dining with beer and sake. V, L, D. $.
Szechuan Garden 752 18th St. Arcata 822-0277, www.szechuangardenarcata.com/, T raditional and contemporary Chinese dining. V, L, D.
T’s Cafe North 860 10th St. Arcata 826-2133, Breakfast, sandwiches, soups and salads with local, organic ingredients. V, B, L. $-$$.
Tacos La Bonita 1499 Spear Ave. Arcata (707) 502-4996, Taco truck serving casual Mexican specialties.
Taqueria La Barca 5201 Carlson Park Drive. Arcata (707) 822-6669, www.facebook.com/taquerialabarca, Mexican dining. V, W, L, D. $.
Tomo Japanese Restaurant 708 Ninth St. Arcata (707) 8221414, www.tomoarcata.com, Sushi and Japanese dining and take-out with beer, wine and sake. V, L, D. $-$$$.
Toni’s 24-hour Restaurant 1901 Heindon Road. Arcata (707) 822-0091, www.tonisrestaurant.com, American diner fare and baked goods. B, L, D. $.
Ultimate Yogurt, Arcata 900 G St. Arcata (707) 822-9646, www.facebook.com/141641439226083, Self-serve frozen yogurt with toppings bar and smoothies. Also serving Belgian waffles. V, L, D. $.
Valley Azteca Restaurant 5000 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 826-0723, Mexican dining. V, B, L, D. $.
Violet Green Winery P.O. Box 165. Bayside 445-8679, www. violetgreenwinery.com, Available in local restaurants and stores.
Westside Pizza 600 F St. Arcata (707) 822-9990, www. westsidepizza.com, Pizza, pastas and salads. Dine-in, take-out or delivery. V, L, D. $-$$$.
Wildflower Café and Bakery 1604 G St. Arcata (707) 8220360, www.wildflowercafebakery.com/, Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner, coffee and espresso drinks, and local beer and wine. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $$.
WildPlatter Café, Wildberries Marketplace 747 13th St. Arcata (707) 822-0095 ext. 25, www.wildberries.com, Deli, juice bar and hot and cold prepared foods. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $.
Wrangletown Cider Co. 955 I St. Arcata (707) 508-5175, wrangletowncidercompany.com, Wrangletown Cider Company and North Story Wines are produced in the Machine Works Building in Arcata. Woman owned and produced small lot wines and ciders by winemaker, Pat Knittel, who worked for 15 years producing wine in Napa and Sonoma Counties. Local ingredients.
2 Doors Down 1626 F St. Eureka (707) 268-8989, www. 2doorsdownwinebar.com, Wine bar serving appetizers, wood-fired pizzas and desserts. V, D. $$.
707 Bar 200 First St. Eureka 707-443-8887, Bar.
AA Bar and Grill 929 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 443-1632, Steak, burgers and brunch on weekends. B, L, D. $$.
Adel’s Restaurant 1724 Broadway. Eureka (707) 445-9777, www.adels-restaurant.com, Casual, family-style American diner. B, L, D. $.
A migas Burritos 317 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 443-3373, Traditional Mexican fare, baked goods and espresso. V, B, L, D. $.
Annie’s Cambodian Cuisine 2850 F St. Eureka (707) 4421556, www.anniescambodian.com, Southeast Asian dining and take-out. V, L, D. $$.
Applebee’s 2846 Broadway. Eureka (707) 269-0533, www. applebees.com, Casual American family dining. W, L, D. $$.
Aztec Grill, Eureka 2806 Broadway St. Eureka (707) 4429999, Mexican fast food, located in the Chevron. L, D. $.
Babe’s Pizza & Pasta 4015 Walnut Drive. Eureka (707) 442-3839, www.babespizzapasta.com, Pizza, pasta and salad bar. V, L, D. $-$$.
Babetta’s Take Out 4328 Campton Road. Eureka www. babettas2go.com/, Italian family-style takeout. D. Bayfront Restaurant 1 F St. Eureka (707) 443-7489, www. facebook.com/150242055018160, Sushi and Japanese cuisine with a teppanyaki grill and a view of Humboldt Bay. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $$$.
The Boardroom 3750 Harris St. Redwood Acres, Eureka 707-572-5129, www.boardroomeureka.com, Wine, beer and charcuterie boards featuring cheese, Ryan Creek Root Cellar meats made on site and more. $-$$.
Brett’s Pizzeria 215 W. Seventh St. Eureka (707) 708-2007, Detroit, Chicago deep-dish and California pizzas, sandwiches and more. V, L, D. $-$$$.
Brick & Fire Bistro 1630 F St. Eureka (707) 268-8959, www.brickandfirebistro.com/, Brick-oven pizza and Mediterranean/Italian cuisine. Outdoor dining. Local ingredients, L, D. $$$.
Burger King, Eureka 417 S St. Eureka (707) 442-8104, www. bk.com, Fast food. B, L, D. $.
Café Marina and Woodley’s Bar 601 Startare Drive. Eureka (707) 443-2233, www.cafemarina.net, Seafood, sandwiches, steak and breakfast with a bar and a view of Humboldt Bay. B, L, D. $$.
Café Nooner Too! 2910 E St. Eureka (707) 407-3664, www. cafenooner.com, Breakfast and American and Mediterranean dining with an espresso bar and baked goods. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $$.
Café Waterfront 102 F St. Eureka (707) 443-9190, American dining with steak, seafood, a full bar and a view of Humboldt Bay. V, B, L, D. $-$$$.
Cap’s Food Shack Various Spots in Eureka. Eureka Local, upscale pub fare. Local ingredients, L. $-$$.
Carl’s Jr. Eureka 3160 Broadway. Eureka (707) 442-1690, www.carlsjr.com, Fast food. B, L, D. $.
Caroline’s TX BBQ 841 W. 14th. Eureka 707-672-6138, Mobile catering business. Ribs, brisket sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw.
Chapala Café 201 Second St. Eureka (707) 443-9514, www. chapalacafe.com/, Mexican dining. V, L, D. $-$$. Cherry Blossom Pastry Shop 2940 E St. Eureka 443-0576, cherryblossombakery.weebly.com, Pastries, specialty cakes and doughnuts. B, L. $$.
Chin’s Café 4200 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-0615, Chinese and Southeast Asian dining and take-out. L, D. $. Chinese Gourmet Express 3300 Broadway. Eureka (707) 268-3948, Casual Chinese inside the Bayshore Mall. B, L, D. $.
Chipotle Mexican Grill 2626 Broadway St Suite 100. Eureka (707) 502-3294, Mexican fast food. $-$$.
Chuchi’s Old Town Eats 320 F St. Eureka 443-7777, www. chuchisoldtowneats.com, Grilled and cold sandwiches. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. V, L. $-$$. Coast Seafoods Co. 25 Waterfront Drive. Eureka (707) 442-2947, www.coastseafoods.com, Oyster and shellfish distributor. Local ingredients.
Cocina Mariposa 4750 Fairway Drive. Eureka (707) 5992469, Casual Mexican cuisine at the golf course. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
Cocina Oaxaqueña Restaurant & Cafe 3943 Walnut St. Eureka (707) 599-4610, Oaxacan specialties for breakfast and lunch, and coffee drinks. V, L. $-$$.
Costco 1006 W. Wabash. Eureka 441-8750, Pizza, sandwiches, hot dogs, smoothies and ice cream. V, L, D. $.
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Country Club Market 5667 South Broadway. Eureka (707) 445-3567, Grocery, meats and deli. B, L, D. $.
Curry Leaf 2335 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 798-2049, Pan-Asian dining with Malaysian, Chinese and Japanese specialties.
V, L, D. $-$$$.
Curtain Cookin’ Nook 1595 Myrtle Ave., Suite B. Eureka (707) 269-7143, Pub food truck at Redwood Curtain Brewery.
L, D. $-$$.
The Cutten Chalet 3980 Walnut Dr. Eureka 798-6480, Breakfast, brunch and American dining. B, L. $-$$.
Dave’s Place 426 Grotto St. Eureka (707) 445-9773, Bar. $.
Delish on 5th 440 F St. Eureka (707) 2735155, Sandwiches, soups, bakery and kitchen store. V, L. $-$$.
Denny’s Restaurant, Eureka 136 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 445-0521, www.dennys. com, Casual American family dining.
B, L, D. $.
Dick Taylor Chocolate Factory 4 West Fourth St. Eureka 798-6010, V, Local ingredients. $.
The Diver Bar & Grill 2834 F St. Eureka (707) 798-6184, www.thediverbarandgrill.com, Pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, salads. L, D. $$.
Domino’s Pizza 500 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 442-3030, www.dominos.com, Pizza and sides. Delivery. V, L, D. $$.
Donut Mill 1411 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 444-8985, Drive-thru doughnuts, espresso drinks and pastries. B, L. $.
Dutch Bros. Coffee, Broadway 1108 Broadway. Eureka (541) 955-4700, www. dutchbros.com, Drive-thru coffee and espresso drinks. B, L. $.
Dutch Bros. Coffee, Eureka 430 N St. Eureka (541) 955-4700, www.dutchbros. com, Drive-thru coffee and espresso drinks. B, L, D. $.
El Fogón Costeño 518 Henderson St. Eureka (707) 273-5025, Mexican casual dining, breakfast. V, B, L, D. $.
Ernie’s 608 A St. Eureka (707) 798-1747, Bar.
Esmeralda’s 2.0 The Best Mexican Restaurant In Eureka 328 Grotto St. Eureka (707) 442-0887, Mexican dining. V, L, D. $.
Eureka Natural Foods 1450 Broadway. Eureka (707) 442-6325, www.eurekanaturalfoods.com, Market and cafe with deli, prepared foods and baked goods. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
Familia Coffee Roasters 525 Second Street, Suite 101. Eureka (707) 599-4699, Employee-owned coff ee company with a small Cafe in the lobby of the Vance Hotel in Old Town Eureka. $-$$.
Five Eleven 511 Second St. Eureka (707) 268-3852, New American dining with a full bar. V, L, D. $$$.
Fresh Freeze 3023 F St. Eureka (707) 4426967, www.facebook.com/335594505068, Classic shakes, burgers and fries since 1951. L, D. $.
Gabriel’s Italian Restaurant 216 E St. Eureka 599-1388, Traditional Italian cuisine. L, D. $$$.
Gallagher’s Irish Pub 1604 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 442-1177, gallaghers-irishpub. com, Sandwiches, seafood and Irish dining with a full bar and live music. V, Local ingredients, L, D, W. $$$.
Gill’s By The Bay 77 Halibut Ave. Eureka (707) 442-2554, www.gillsbythebay.com, Seafood, sandwiches and breakfast with a view of Humboldt Bay. B, L. $$.
Gold Rush Coffee, Broadway 2742 Broadway. Eureka 707-442-2333, www.goldrushcoff ee.com, Pastries, sandwiches and smoothies. B, L. $.
Golden Harvest Café Eureka 1707 Allard Ave. Eureka (707) 442-1610, www.goldenharvestcafe.com, Country breakfast and lunch. V, B, L. $$.
Greene Lily 516 Second St. Eureka (707) 798-6083, www.thegreenelilycafe.com, Breakfast, brunch and lunch. American dining. V, B, L.
Grind Cafe 734 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 4453899, Sandwiches, soups, salad, baked goods and coffee. V, B, L. $.
Happy Donuts & Express Asian Food 2916 Central Ave. Eureka (707) 443-6812, Drive-thru and take-out doughnuts, espresso drinks and Asian food. V, B, L, D. $.
Harbor Lanes Café 2136 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-4533, Burgers, fries, shakes and coffee at the bowling alley. B, L, D. $.
Harbour Coffee and Wine 1651 Myrtle Ave., Suite B. Eureka (707) 798-1873, Cafe and wine bar with pastries, sandwiches and more. $-$$.
Humboldt Bay Bistro 1436 Second St. Eureka 707-443-7339, www.facebook.com/ humboldtbaybistro, French-American dining.
Humboldt Bay Burgers 1411 Broadway. Eureka (530) 716-0184, Food truck with burgers, grilled cheese, sandwiches and and salads. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
Humboldt Bay Coff ee Co. 527 Third St. Eureka (707) 444-3969, www.humboldtcoff ee.com, Micro roaster of organic, fair trade, shade-grown and Rainforest Alliance-certified coffees. Open for tours, coffee available in local stores and restaurants. Local ingredients. $.
Humboldt Bay Provisions 205 G St. Eureka (707) 672-3850, humboldtbayprovisions. us/, Rustic-chic restaurant in Old Town serving locally sourced oysters & tasting plates, plus beer, wine, cider & kombucha on tap. Local ingredients, L, D.
Humboldt Cider Company - Cider Garden 3750 Harris St. Eureka (707) 798-6023, www.humboldtcidercompany.com, Hand-crafted ciders and snacks. $-$$.
Humboldt Cider Company - Taproom 517 F St. Eureka (707) 497-6320, www.humboldtcidercompany.com/, Hand-crafted ciders and snacks. $-$$.
Humboldt Smokehouse 310 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 497-6261, Barbecue, sides, sandwiches and burritos. L, D. $$.
Humboldt Soup Company 1019 Myrtle Ave. Eureka 268-8298, www.humboldtsoupcompany.com, Soup, sandwiches and signature dishes featuring vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $.
Hunan Restaurant 2912 E St. Eureka (707) 444-9241, Chinese dining and takeout. L, D. $.
In-N-Out Burger 2616 Broadway St. Eureka (800) 786-1000, $.
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Island Delight 401 W. Harris St. Eureka (707) 407-0507, Hawaiian specialties and shave ice. L, D.
A & J Ichiban 615 F St. Eureka 273-5299, Japanese bento box with American flavor, sushi, steak, pasta and more. V, L, D. $-$$.
Jack’s Seafood 4 C St. Eureka 707-273-5373, www.jacksseafoodeureka.com/, Fresh seafood, fine dining and drinks overlooking the Humboldt Bay. L, D. $$$.
Jerk Kitchen 427 W. Harris St. Eureka 707-407-0586, Jamaican cuisine. L, D.
Jetty 900 New Navy Base Road. Samoa 707-502-8544, www.jettyhumboldt.com, Coastal comfort food. Panini sandwiches, bowls and salads. Full Restaurant located in the Clubhouse at Humboldt Bay Social Club.
Jitter Bean Coff ee, Eureka 1836 Fift h St. Eureka (707) 444-8130, www.jitterbeancoffee.com, Drive-thru coffee, pastries and fruit drinks. MoM. $.
Jitter Bean Coffee, Broadway 1225 Broadway. Eureka (707) 442-5042, www.jitterbeancoffee.com, Drive-thru coffee, espresso drinks, pastries and fruit drinks. MoM. $.
Jitter Bean, Harris 3101 Montgomery. Eureka 442-2504, Drive-thru coffee, espresso drinks, pastries and fruit drinks. $.
Kenny’s Chocolates 425 Snug Alley. Eureka 445-8015, Premium hand-made chocolates, created daily. $-$$.
Kentucky Fried Chicken 2245 Broadway. Eureka (707) 840-5579, Fast food fried chicken. L, D. $$.
Kool Beanz Coffee and Ice Cream 1338 Myrtle Ave. Eureka 707-798-6063, www.facebook.com/KoolBeanzcoffeeEureka, Espresso, ice cream and sandwiches. B, L. $.
Kristina’s 250 W. Fifth St. Eureka (707) 444-3322, American family dining. B, L, D. $-$$.
La Patria Mariscos & Grill 6690 Fields Landing Dr. Fields Landing (707) 407-0039, Authentic Mexican cuisine and Sinaloa-style seafood dishes. L, D. $-$$.
Las Michoacanas 1111 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 798-1703, Mexican restaurant with specialties from Michoacan. $-$$.
Leonardi’s Pizza 363 West Harris. Eureka (707) 442-3543, Pizza and sandwiches located inside WinCo Foods. B, L, D. $.
Lil’ Red Lion Cocktail Lounge 1506 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 444-1344, Bar.
Little Caesars Pizza 906 West Ave. Eureka (707) 442-4444, Pizza chain. V, B, L, D.
LoCo Fish Co. 1648 Myrtle Ave. Eureka 601-8533, Food truck with organic, local fish and more. $.
Los Bagels, Eureka 403 Second St. Eureka (707) 442-8525, www.losbagels.com, Bagels, baked goods, soups, salads and organic fair-trade coff ee. V, Local ingredients, B, L. $.
Los Gallos Taqueria (Bayshore Mall) 3300 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-4631, Mexican dishes in the mall food court. V, L, D. $.
Los Sinaloenses Mexican Restaurant 1134 Fifth St. Eureka 707-407-0052, Regional Mexican dining. V, B, L, D.
Lost Coast Brewery 1600 Sunset Drive. Eureka (707) 2679651, lostcoast.com, Brewery tours available.
Lost Coast Brewery Restaurant 617 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 445-4480, www.lostcoast.com, American pub fare, sandwiches, salads and more. Pool tables and all Lost Coast beer. V, L, D. $$.
Luis’ Mexican Restaurant 946 West Ave. Eureka (707) 4442508, Traditional Mexican dining. V, L, D. $.
The Madrone Taphouse 421 Third St. Eureka (707) 2735129, www.madronetaphouse.com, Brick oven pizza, draft beers, wine and cider.
McDonald’s Eureka 1730 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 442-8821, www.mcdonalds.com, Fast food. B, L, D. $.
McDonald’s Bayshore Mall 3450 Broadway. Eureka (707) 442-5981, www.mcdonalds.com, Fast food. B, L, D. $.
MOD Pizza 2626 Broadway St. Suite D. Eureka 268-5540, www.modpizza.com, Build-your-own pizza chain. $-$$.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Eureka 3144 Broadway St., Suites C-3 - C-5. Eureka 268-1100, Pizza and appetizers with gluten-free options. $-$$.
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Murphy’s Market Deli, Cutten 4020 Walnut Drive. Eureka (707) 443-1288, www.murphysmarkets.net/deli.php, Grocery store and deli with hot and cold prepared foods and sandwiches. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
Myrtle Avenue Market and Deli 2500 Myrtle Ave. Eureka (707) 442-7407, Market and deli with hot and cold prepared foods. L, D. $.
Myrtlewood Liquors & John’s Fine Cigars 1648 Myrtle Ave. Eureka 444-8869, www.johnsfinecigars.com, Wine, beer, liquors and occasional tastings
North Coast Co-op, Eureka 25 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 4436027, northcoastco-op.com, Member-owned grocery store with deli, cafe and hot and cold prepared foods. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $.
North Of Fourth 207 Third St. Eureka 798-6303, Renovated bar in Old Town. Serving drinks and music.
Nou Nou’s Food Truck Various Spots in Eureka. Eureka (707) 572-4430, Serving hot bowls of ramen and other mouthwatering offerings out of a red food trailer in Humboldt. $-$$.
Oaxaca Grill 508 Henderson St. Eureka (707) 445-9702, Traditional Mexican dining. V, L, D. $.
Old Growth Cellars 1945 Hilfiker Lane. Eureka (707) 4070479, oldgrowthcellars.com, Available in Humboldt stores and restaurants.
Old Town Coffee & Chocolates - Henderson Center 502 Henderson St. Eureka (707) 442-1522, www.oldtowncoffeeeureka.com, Coffee drinks, baked goods, cakes and chocolates. B, L, D.
Old Town Coffee & Chocolates 211 F St. Eureka (707) 4458600, oldtowncoffeeeureka.com, Coffee drinks, baked goods and chocolates. B, L, D. $.
Opera Alley Bistro 409 Opera Alley. Eureka (707) 442-0121, Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch, vegetarian options, elk, bison and more. B, L.
Pachanga Mexicana 1802 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 442-2587, www.pachangamexicana.com, Traditional Mexican dining. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $$.
Pacific Bar & Grill Restaurant 1929 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 445-0844, www.redlion.com/red-lion-hotels/ca/eureka/ red-lion-hotel-eureka#pacific_bar_grill, Americana classics, desserts, wines and beer. Inside the Red Lion Hotel. B, L, D. $$.
Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn 518 Seventh St. Eureka 707-4976093, www.eurekainn.com, Bar.
Panda Café 1010 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-2786, Chinese dining and take-out. L, D. $.
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza, Eureka 407 Henderson St. Eureka (707) 443-9977, www.papamurphys.com, Take-and-bake pizza and desserts. V, L, D. $$.
Patino’s Mexican Food 4050 Broadway. Eureka (707) 7192445, Mexican food, fruit cups. $-$$.
Paul’s Live From New York, Eureka 604 F St. Eureka (707) 442-5800, www.facebook.com/299640606724831, New York-style pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, salads and sandwiches. V, L, D. $.
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge 139 Second St. Eureka (707) 407-0634, historiceaglehouse.com, Bar and organic tapas restaurant with live music in the Historic Eagle House. V, Local ingredients, D, W.
Philly Cheese Steak Shoppe, Eureka 3050 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-7400, www.phillycheesesteakshoppe.com, Cheese steaks, salads, garlic fries. L, D. $.
Pho Thien Long Vietnamese Restaurant 307 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 445-4735, Vietnamese dining and takeout. V, L, D. $$.
Pig & Leaf 4325 Broadway. Eureka (707) 382-2944, Eclectic international fare at Papa & Barkley Social. V, L, D, W. $-$$.
Pile High Deli 1331 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-5362, Custom sandwiches with freshly sliced meats, cheeses, vegetables and locally baked breads. V, L, D. $-$$.
Pineapple Express Food Truck Various Spots in Humboldt. Eureka (808) 387-6101, pineappleexpressfoodtruck.com/, Hawaiian food truck. $-$$.
Porter Street Barbeque, Eureka 605 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-1700, www.facebook.com/155525104461292, Traditional American barbecue sandwiches, chicken and ribs. L, D. $.
Raliberto’s Taco Shop 1039 Fourth St. Eureka 273-5290, Traditional Mexican fare. V, L, D. $-$$.
Raliberto’s Taco Shop - Broadway 3220 Broadway, Suite A-8. Eureka (707) 407-0366, Tacos, burritos and Mexican specialties. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
R amone’s Bakery & Café, Old Town 209 E St. Eureka (707) 445-2923, www.ramonesbakery.com, Specialty cakes, baked goods, espresso drinks, sandwiches and soups. V, B, L. $.
Ramone’s Bakery & Café, Harrison 2297 Harrison Ave. Eureka (707) 442-1336, www.ramonesbakery.com, Baked goods, sandwiches, soups, salads, pizzas, espresso drinks, wine and beer. B, L, D. $.
Ramone’s Bakery & Café, Pierson’s 4100 Broadway. Eureka (707) 476-0401, www.ramonesbakery.com, Espresso drinks and baked goods inside Pierson’s Building Supply. B, L. $.
Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room 1595 B Myrtle Ave. Eureka 269-7143, Beer taproom. V, Local ingredients.
Round Table Pizza, Eureka 2810 E St. Eureka (707) 4453227, www.roundtablepizza.com, Pizza, salad bar and beer. L, D. $$.
Safeway, Eureka 930 W Harris. Eureka Grocery and deli with hot and cold prepared food. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
Sal’s Myrtlewood 1696 Myrtle Ave. Eureka 707-443-1881, Bar.
Sammy’s BBQ & Catering Eureka 1709 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 443-4227, www.sammysbbqcatering.com/, Polynesian and American barbecued meats and sides. L, D. $-$$.
Samoa Cookhouse 908 Vance Ave. Samoa (707) 442-1659, www.samoacookhouse.net, Historic all-you-can eat, lumberjack style dining. B, L, D. $$.
The Sea Grill 316 E St. Eureka (707) 443-7187, www.facebook.com/316.Est, Seafood specialties and a full bar. V, Local ingredients, D. $$$.
SeaSmoke BBQ Locations throughout Humboldt. Eureka (707) 267-4957, Available for private catering and local events. MoM.
Sequoia Park Zoo Ecos Café 3414 W St. Eureka (707) 441-4840, www.sequoiaparkzoo.net, Burgers, fries, ice cream and espresso drinks. No zoo admission required. V, L, D. $.
Shamus T Bones 1911 Truesdale St. Eureka (707) 407-3550, www.shamustbones.com/, Steakhouse with full bar, seafood and pit-roasted barbecue. L, D. $$.
The Shanty 213 Third St. Eureka 444-2053, Bar with a food truck serving burgers and more.
Siam Orchid 427 V St. Eureka (707) 407-3838, Traditional Thai dining and take-out. V, L, D. $$.
The Siren’s Song Tavern 325 Second St. Eureka (707) 5998986, sirenssongtavern.com, Craft beer from local and regional breweries. Live music. V, D, W. $.
Sixth & E Neighborhood Eatery 603 E St. Eureka (707) 4458783, www.6thande.com, Pasta, steak, seafood, salads, burgers, vegetarian. V, B, L, D.
Smug’s Pizza, Eureka 626 Second St. Eureka (707) 2688082, www.smugspizza.com, Pizza by the slice or the pie. L, D. $.
Sourdough & Co 2626 Broadway St. Eureka (707) 238-1279, sourdoughandco.com/eureka, Deli style sandwiches, soups, salads. $-$$.
The SpeakEasy 411 Opera Alley. Eureka (707) 444-2244, Bar. D.
Speedy Taco Eureka 1223 Broadway. Eureka (707) 4990324, Mexican food truck. L, D. $.
Starbucks Fifth & E 326 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 445-2685, www.starbucks.com, Espresso drinks, baked goods and sandwiches. B, L, D. $.
Starbucks at Safeway 2555 Harris St. Eureka (707) 2690133, Espresso drinks, baked goods and sandwiches.
Starbucks at Target 2525 Fourth St. Eureka 442-0201, Espresso drinks, baked goods and sandwiches. $.
Stars Hamburgers, Eureka 2009 Harrison Ave. Eureka (707) 445-2061, Grass-fed beef, fries and shakes. L, D.
Subway, Downtown Eureka 1906 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 441-1868, www.subway.com, Made-to-order sandwich chain. B, L, D. $.
Subway, Eureka Mall 800 West Harris St. Eureka (707) 269-0788, www.subway.com, Made-to-order sandwich chain. B, L, D. $.
Surf Room 2136 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-4533, www. harborlanes.net, Bar.
Surfside Burger Shack 445 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 268-1295, www.facebook.com/surfsideburgershack, Grass-fed beef, hand-cut fries and onion rings. V, Local ingredients, L, D, W. $.
Sushi Spot Eureka 2120 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 273-5104, www.sushispotarcata.com/, Sushi and Japanese specialties. Beer, wine, sake and shochu. V, L, D. $-$$$.
Taco Bell Eureka 3080 Broadway. Eureka (707) 268-0384, www.tacobell.com, Mexican fast food. B, L, D. $.
Taco Brothers 1415 Fifth St. Eureka 707-572-2341, Mexican food truck. $.
Tacos El Gallo 1411 Broadway. Eureka (707) 267-3643, www.facebook.com/Tacos-El-Gallo-363504624077853/, Taco truck serving casual Mexican food. V, B, L, D. $.
Tacos El Pueblo 301 W. Washington St. Eureka (707) 6836560, Taco truck serving casual, traditional Mexican food. V, L, D. $-$$.
Tandoori Bites 1735 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 442-6500, Indian dining, delivery and take-out. V, L, D.
Taqueria La Barca Taco Truck 1434 Myrtle Ave. Eureka (707) 572-8670, Mexican food truck. $-$$.
Taqueria Martinez 1711 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 298-9469, Mexican food truck serving Oaxacan and Azteca specialties. L, D. $-$$.
Taqueria Tecoman 2003 Eich Road. Eureka (707) 499-5665, Traditional taqueria with tacos, burritos, mulitas and agua fresca. B, L, D. $-$$.
A Taste of Bim 613 Third St. Eureka 798-6300, www. atasteofbim.org/, Caribbean cuisine. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $$.
Tea Garden Café 1338 Myrtle Ave. Eureka (707) 445-9238, Chinese and American dining and take-out. L, D. $.
The Ritz Bar & Grill 240 F St. Eureka (707) 798-1384, Italian and Mexican cuisine, burgers and sandwiches, full bar. V, L, D. $-$$$.
Tip Top Gentleman’s Club 6269 Loma Ave. Eureka 4435696, www.fabuloustiptop.com, Bar, exotic dancing.
Tres Chiles Picosos 3502 Broadway St. Eureka (707) 2688255, treschilespicosos.com, Contemporary Mexican dining. V, L, D. $$.
Ultimate Yogurt, Eureka 1117 Myrtle Ave. Eureka (707) 443-9646, www.facebook.com/141641439226083, Selfserve frozen yogurt and toppings. L, D. $. Village Pantry, Eureka 1912 Broadway. Eureka (707) 4438174, American family dining. B, L, D. $$.
The Vista Del Mar 91 Commercial St. Eureka 443-3770, Full bar, American fare, lunch and dinner, live music. L, D. $-$$.
Wendy’s 529 Broadway. Eureka 707-441-4900, Fast food burger chain.
The Wine Cellar 407 Second St. Eureka 798-5006, Wine shop and bar.
Z&J Asian Subs, Drive Thru 2336 Third St. Eureka (707) 268-1188, www.zandjasiansubs.com, Drive-thru barbecued Asian-style sandwiches, shakes and bubble teas. V, L, D. $$.
Auction Yard Café 603 Third St. Fortuna (707) 725-5188, Hamburgers and weekly specials. Cash only. B, L. $. Aztec Grill, Fortuna 875 Main St. Fortuna (707) 725-4269, Mexican fast food, located in the Chevron. $. Express Cafe at Bear River Casino Resort 11 Bear Paws Way. Loleta (707) 733-9644, www.bearrivercasino.com/ dining/bear-river-express, Deli sandwiches, subs and light pub fare. V, B, L, D.
Bear River Family Entertainment Center 263 Keisner Road. Loleta 733-1880, www.bearriverfec.com, Bowling alley, laser tag and arcade serving burgers, pizza, wings and more. Beer and wine. $-$$.
Bella Italia Restaurant 1875 Riverwalk Drive. Fortuna (707) 725-1600, Italian dining. $-$$.
The Boardroom Ferndale 406 Main St. Ferndale (707) 5725129, boardroomeureka.com/pages/ferndale-the-boardroom-ferndale, R yan Creek Root Cellar Meats, charcuterie, slow-smoked specials and sides, beer and wine. L ocal ingredients, L, D. $-$$$.
Burger King, Fortuna 925 South Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-1706, www.bk.com., Fast food. B, L, D. $. Campton Heights Market 2915 School St. Fortuna 7077675, MoM.
The Cantina at Tuyas 543 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-5921, Sports bar and restaurant serving specialty dishes.
Cat Shack Ice Cream 606 Main Street. Ferndale www. facebook.com/catshackicecream, Cups, cones and sundaes. $.
Clean Queen Meal Prep 758 10th St. Fortuna (707) 6828055, cleanqueenmealprep.com, To-go healthy meals, fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies made to order, healthy snacks and desserts. $-$$.
Clendenen’s Cider Works 96 South 12th St. Fortuna (707) 725-2123, Apple orchard and cider press with baked goods. V, Local ingredients. $.
Double D Steak & Seafood 320 Main St. Fortuna 725-3700, Steak, seafood, pasta and full bar. D. $$$-$$$$.
Eel River Brewing Co. 1777 Alamar Way. Fortuna 725-2739, www.eelriverbrewing.com, American pub dining and brewery. Local ingredients, L, D. $$.
El Paisano Mexican Taqueria 1095 S Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 617-2490, www.facebook.com/elpaisanomt, Homemade Mexican food. $-$$.
Erlei’s Bakin It 444 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-9800, Bakery with bread, pastries and treats. V. $.
Ridgetop Cafe & Coffee Barn 623 Fernbridge Drive. Fortuna 707-786-3900, Burgers, sandwiches, salads, American fare, signature items. At foot of Fernbridge. $$.
Ferndale Meat Company 376 Main St. Ferndale (707) 7864501, Meat market and sandwich deli. L. $.
Ferndale Pizza Company 607 Main St. Ferndale (707) 7864345, Italian family restaurant serving pizza, pasta and sandwiches. L, D. $.
Frog Alley Cellars 1436 Ambrosini Lane. Ferndale (707) 786-4353, Winemaker.
Hoppy’s Froyo 1151 Main St. Fortuna 707- 682-6187, Selfserve frozen yogurt and hot and cold drinks. $. Hot Brew 904 S Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-2361, American breakfast, sandwiches and salads. B, L. $. Hot Deli Burgers and Dogs 939 Main St. Fortuna (707) 3621976, Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and cafe fare. $. Hunan Village Fortuna 1468 Main St. Fortuna (707) 7253459, Chinese dining and take-out. L, D. $$. Jitter Bean Coffee, Fortuna 466 North Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-4594, www.jitterbeancoffee.com, Drive-thru coffee, espresso drinks, pastries and fruit drinks. MoM. $.
Kome Restaurant 679 S. Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 7258899, www.komefortuna.com, Sushi, Japanese dining and take-out. V, L, D. $-$$$.
L’s Kitchen 1260 Main St. Fortuna (707) 726-7779, www. facebook.com/LsKitchenDowntown, Country-style American family dining. B, L, D. $.
La Costa Mexican Restaurant 664 S. Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-9416, T raditional Mexican and seafood dining. V, L, D. $.
Las Cazuelas Restaurant & Cantina 435 North Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-2431, Traditional Mexican dining and full bar. V, L, D. $.
Little Caesars Pizza 898 Main St. Fortuna (707) 682-6387, Pizza chain. V, L, D. $-$$.
Locha’s Mexican Restaurant 751 S Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 682-6022, Traditional Mexican dining. L, D. $-$$.
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Loleta Meat Market 351 Main St. Loleta 733-5319, Specialty grocery store and deli. V, B, L, D. $.
L oncheria Mi Pueblito 140 So. Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707-502-4979), $.
Main & Mill Kitchen and Bar 100 Main St. #361, Scotia, (707) 298-0933, www.scotia-lodge.com/mainandmill, Casual dining at Scotia Lodge. Burgers, salads, entrees. V, B, L, D. $-$$
Main Street Coffee Co. 582 Main St. Ferndale (707) 7864114, www.facebook.com/mainstreetcoffeecoferndale, Coffee, smoothies, tea, baked goods. $.
McDonald’s Fortuna 761 South Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-9530, www.mcdonalds.com, Fast food. B, L, D. $.
Mind’s Eye Manufactory and Coffee Lounge 393 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-3393, www.mindseyemanufactory. com/, Pour-over and espresso coffees, loose-leaf teas and baked goods. V, B, L, D. $.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Fortuna 1095 S Fortuna Blvd Suite 48. Fortuna (707) 777-7550, mountainmikespizza.com, Pizza and appetizers with gluten-free options. $-$$. Murrish Market 3415 State Route 36. Hydesville 768-3604, Grocery, deli, sandwiches and barbecue. V, B, L, D. No Brand Burger Stand 1400 Main St. Ferndale (707) 7869474, Burgers, sandwiches and shakes. L, D. $. Out of the Way Cafe 2865 School St. Fortuna (707) 7267885, American dining with soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches. V, B, L. $$.
The Palace Saloon 353 Main St. Ferndale 707-786-4165, Bar.
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza, Fortuna 709 S. Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-9391, www.papamurphys.com, Take-and-bake pizza and desserts. L, D. $$.
Patches’ Pastries 1250 Fifth St. Ferndale 633-3959, patchespastries.com, P ortuguese sweets and coffeehouse baked goods. $.
Paul’s Live From New York, Fortuna 101 12th St. Fortuna (707) 725-1123, paulslivefromnewyorkpizza.com, Pizza by the slice or whole, specialty pies, sandwiches and more. $-$$.
Pepper’s 719 S. Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-5580, American family dining. B, L, D. $$.
Poppa Joe’s 409 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-4180, www. facebook.com/PoppaJoes, American country breakfast and brunch. B, L. $.
Ray’s Food Place, Fortuna 2009 Main St. Fortuna 7253835, www.gorays.com, Grocery with deli, bakery and prepared foods. W, B, L, D.
Redwood Café 1206 Main St. Fortuna (707) 725-3998, American family dining. B, L. $.
River’s Edge, Bear River Casino Resort 11 Bear Paws Way. Loleta (707) 733-9644, www.bearrivercasino.com, American dining with views of the Eel River Valley. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $$.
Round Table Pizza, Fortuna 759 South Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-4459, www.roundtablepizza.com, P izza, salad bar and beer. L, D. $$.
Safeway, Fortuna 701 South Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna 707443-8004, Sandwiches, soups and hot and cold prepared foods. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
S hotz Coffee and Drive Thru 1665 Main St. Fortuna (707) 725-8000, www.facebook.com/169376916430531, Espresso drinks, smoothies and baked goods. B, L. $.
Smokin’ Barrels 1095 S Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 7259100, Burgers, barbecue, daily specials and more. V, Local ingredients.
Springville Meat Company 3640 Pryor Court Suite F. Fortuna 617-2566, Butcher shop with smoked meats and prepared foods. $-$$.
Starbucks Fortuna 1095 S Fortuna Boulevard. Fortuna 707-726-7870, Coffee and espresso drinks, baked goods and sandwiches. V, B, L. $-$$.
Subway, Fortuna 741 South Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-6218, www.subway.com, Made-to-order sandwich chain. B, L, D. $.
1 Aztec Grill, 875 Main St. (inside Chevron), (707) 725-4269
2 Bella Italia, 1875 Riverwalk Dr., (707) 725-1600
3 Bob’s Footlongs, 505 12th St., (707) 725-2016
4 Burger King, 925 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-1706
5 Clean Queen Meal Prep, 758 10th St., (707) 223-8815
6 Clendenen’s Cider Works, (farm stand), 96 12th St., (707) 725-2123
7 Double D Steak, 320 Main St., (707) 725-3700
8 Eel River Brewing Company, 1777 Alamar Way, (707) 725-2739
9 El Paisano Mexican Taqueria, 1095 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 617-2490
10 Hoppy’s Fro-Yo, 1151 Main St., (707) 682-6187
11 Hot Brew Bistro, 904 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-2361
12 Hot Deli Burgers & Dogs, 939 Main St., (707) 362-1976
13 Humboldt Auction Yard Café, 603 Third St., (707) 725-5188
14 Hunan Village, 1468 Main St.,(707) 725-3459
15 Jitter Bean Coffee Drive Thru, 466 N. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-4594
16 Kome Sushi, 679 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-8899
17 La Costa, 664 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-9416
18 Las Cazuelas Restaurant and Cantina, 435 N. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-2431
19 L’s Kitchen, 1260 Main St., (707) 726-7779
20 Little Caesar’s Pizza, 898 Main St., (707) 682-6387
21 Locha’s Restaurant, 751 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 682-6022
22 Loncheria Mi Pueblito, (food truck) 140 S. Fortuna Blvd., (Ace parking lot)
23 McDonald’s, 761 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-9530
24 Mountain Mike’s, 1095 S Fortuna Blvd., (707) 777-7550
25 Papa Murphy’s Pizza, 705 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-9391
26 Paul’s Live From NY, 101 12th St., (707) 725-1123
27 Pepper’s Restaurant, 703 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-5580
28 Ray’s Food Place Deli, 2009 Main St., (707) 725-3835
29 Redwood Cafe, 1206 Main St., (707) 725-3998
30 Redwood Empire Golf and Country Club, 253 Country Club Dr, (707) 725-5195
31 Round Table Pizza, 759 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-4459
32 Safeway Deli, 701 S. Fortuna
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Sweetness & Light 554 Main St. Ferndale 786-4403, Handmade chocolates and candy.
Taco Loco 955 Main St. Fortuna (707) 725-5546, www. tacolocofortuna.com, Traditional Mexican dining. V, L, D, W. $.
The Playroom 1109 Main St. Fortuna 725-5438, Bar. Tuyas 553 Main St. Ferndale 707-786-5921, Contemporary Mexican fine dining. L, D. $-$$$.
Valley Grocery 339 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-9515, Deli sandwiches, homemade foods. L. $. Westside Pizza 432 S Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna; 600 F St. Arcata (707) 725-9990, Pizza, pastas and salads. Takeout and delivery available. V, L, D. $-$$.
Alice’s, Blue Lake Casino 777 Casino Way. Blue Lake 877252-2946, www.bluelakecasino.com/dine/alices-restaurant, A merican and Japanese dining with a full bar. V, B, L, D. $$$.
Auntie Hao’s McKinleyville. McKinleyville Asian specialties, dumplings, fried noodles, boba tea. $-$$.
A ztec Grill, McKinleyville 1693 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-5213, Mexican fast food, located in the Chevron. V, B, L, D. $.
A ztec Grill, Trinidad 101 Main St. Trinidad (707) 677-9266, Mexican fast food, located in the Chevron. L, D. Beachcomber Cafe - Trinidad 363 Trinity St. Trinidad 707-677-0106, www.facebook.com/pages/Beachcomber-Cafe/61669738710, O rganic coffee drinks, baked goods, soup and sandwiches. Breakfast ends at 2pm. V, B, L, D. $$.
Beau Pre Cafe 1777 Norton Road. McKinleyville 839-2342, Bar and grill at the Beau Pre Golf Course. $-$$.
The Bigfoot Taproom 1750 Central Ave. McKinleyville 707-630-4057, thebigfoottaproom.com, Tasting room with 32 taps of beer, wine and cider, and a beer garden. Local ingredients.
Burger King, McKinleyville 1645 Heartwood Drive. McKinleyville (707) 839-9299, www.bk.com, Fast food. B, L, D. $.
Carmela’s, McKinleyville 1701 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-2435, www.carmelasrestaurants.com, Mexican specialties and a full bar. V, B, L, D. $$.
Central Sandwich 2011 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-8900, www.centralsandwich.com, Hot and cold sandwiches and wraps made to order. V, L, D. $-$$. Clam Beach Tavern 4611 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-0545, Bar.
Dutch & Dewey Distillery 22522 State Route 299. Blue Lake (707) 601-0899, www.dutchanddeweydistillery.com/,
Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville 2165 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-3636, Market and cafe with deli, prepared foods and baked goods. V, B, L, D. $-$$. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery 4636 Fieldbrook Road. Fieldbrook (707) 633-6097, General store serving breakfast lunch and dinner, live music every Friday. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
Fieldbrook Winery 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Fieldbrook (707) 839-4140, fieldbrookwinery.com, Humboldt County’s oldest winery, featuring award-winning wines. Local ingredients, W.
Frybread Love Trinidad. Trinidad (707) 599-1140, Mobile Native frybread stand. $-$$.
Headies Pizza and Pour 359 Main St. Trinidad (707) 677Pizza by the pie or slice. $-$$.
Humboldt Regeneration Brewery 2320 Central Ave. Unit F. McKinleyville (707) 738-8225, www.humboldtregeneration.com, Beerhouse.
Jewell Distillery 120 Monda Way, Unit C. Blue Lake 6681810, www.jewelldistillery.com, Craft spirits.
Larrupin’ Cafe 1658 Patricks Point Drive. Trinidad (707) 677-0230, www.thelarrupin.com, American fine dining. V, D. $$$-$$$$.
The Lighthouse Grill 355 Main St. Trinidad (707) 677-0077, American dining and take-out with burgers, fried fish and ice cream. V, L, D.
LoCo Fish Co. McKinleyville McKinleyville. McKinleyville 572-6019, Food truck with organic, local fish and more. Local ingredients, L, D.
Louie’s Sports Bar 1417 Glendale Drive. McKinleyville (707) 273-3808, louieshumboldt.com, Sports bar with full bar, hosting food trucks.
Luzmila’s, McKinleyville 1751 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-1624, www.facebook.com/208188105867679, Traditional Mexican dining. L, D. $.
Mad River Brewing Co. & Tap Room 101 Taylor Way. Blue Lake (707) 668-4151, madriverbrewing.com, Microbrews and American pub fare. To-go menu, kegs and growlers with pick-up outside the beer garden tent. Call-in orders. V, L, D. $-$$.
Manzanilla Kitchen Six Rivers Brewery. McKinleyville (707) 572-2154, fusion cuisine drawing from Mediterranean to Hispanic flavors. $-$$.
McDonald’s McKinleyville 1500 Anna Sparks Way. McKinleyville (707) 839-8927, www.mcdonalds.com, Fast food. B, L, D. $.
Moonstone Crossing Tasting Room 529 Trinity St. Trinidad 845-5492, www.moonstonecrossing.com/, Tasting room for Moonstone Crossing Winery.
Moonstone Crossing Winery 1000 Moonstone Cross Road. Trinidad 845-5492, www.moonstonecrossing. com, Local winery with tours and tasting available. Local ingredients.
Moonstone Grill 100 Moonstone Beach Road. Westhaven (707) 677-1616, www.moonstonegrill.com, New American cuisine with full bar and ocean view. V, D. $$$-$$$$.
Murphy’s Market Deli, Glendale 1451 Glendale Drive. Blue Lake (707) 822-2271, www.murphysmarkets.net, Grocery and deli with hot and cold prepared food and sandwiches. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad 1 Main St. Trinidad (707) 677-3643, www.murphysmarkets.net, Grocery store and deli with hot and cold prepared foods and sandwiches. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
Niveen’s Restaurant 2145 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-3417, American family dining with breakfast all day. V, B, L, D. $$.
Ocean Grove Cocktail Lounge 480 Patrick’s Point Drive. Trinidad (707) 677-3543, pages.suddenlink.net/oceangrove, Bar. $-$$.
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza, McKinleyville 2015 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-8763, www.papamurphys.com, Take-and-bake pizza and desserts. V, L, D. $$.
Papa Wheelies Pub 1584 Reasor Road. McKinleyville (707) 630-5084, facebook.com/Papa-Wheelies-Pub-554485114700702/, Craft beer, organic burgers and pub fare. V, D. $-$$$.
Pizza Gago McKinleyville. McKinleyville 273-8687, Mobile wood-fire pizza and catering.
Powers Creek Brewery 777 Casino Way. Blue Lake (707) 668-9770, Nano brewery and tasting room in Blue Lake Casino.
Ramone’s Bakery & Café, McKinleyville 1555 City Center Road. McKinleyville (707) 839-3383, www.ramonesbakery.com, Coffee and espresso drinks, baked goods and specialty cakes. V, B, L. $-$$.
Rocky’s Ridge Vineyard 22522 State Route 299. Blue Lake 601-0899, www.rockysridgevineyard.com, Wines available at the winery and in Humboldt restaurants and retailers.
Round Table Pizza, McKinleyville 2023 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-4342, www.roundtablepizza. com, Pizza, salad bar and beer. V, L, D. $$.
Safeway, McKinleyville 1503 City Center Road. McKinleyville www.safeway.com, Grocery and deli with hot and cold prepared food. V, B, L, D.
Seascape Restaurant 1 Bay St. Trinidad (707) 677-3762, www.cheraeheightscasino.com/restaurants/seascaperestaurant, American diner with seafood specialties and an ocean view. V, B, L, D. $$.
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | 11:00AM - 8PM
Fish & Chips
Korean Rice Bowl
Humboldt Calamari Strips
Fish Sandwich
Banhi Mi
LoCo Fish Tacos
Blackened Ahi Tacos
Chipotle Fish Tacos
Korean Street Tacos
Veggie Tacos
Waygu Burger
Humboldt Hilly
KIDS: Grilled Cheese
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SIDES: Fries, | Garlic Fry, Hush Puppies | Side Salad
Sub Side Salad for Fries | Extra Sauce
Our fish is wild sustainable and organic. We strive to buy the he highest quality fish from our hard working fishermen whenever possible.
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Six Rivers Brewery, Tasting Room & Restaurant 1300 Central Ave. McKinleyville Restaurant 839-7580, Office 839-7588, sixriversbrewery.com, Microbrews and American pub fare with outdoor seating. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $$.
Smug’s Pizza, McKinleyville 2720 Central Ave., Suite C. McKinleyville (707) 839-7684, www.smugspizza.com, Pizza by the slice or the pie. Take-out available. V, L, D. $-$$$.
Subway, McKinleyville 1565 City Center Road. McKinleyville (707) 840-9811, www.subway.com, Made to order sandwiches, cookies and fountain beverages. Daily specials. V, B, L, D. $.
Sunset Restaurant, Cher-Ae Heights Casino 27 Scenic Drive. Trinidad (707) 825-2770, www.cheraeheightscasino.com/restaurants/sunsetrestaurant, A merican dining with steaks, seafood, full bar and ocean views. V, D. $$$.
Sushi Blue Blue Lake Casino & Hotel. Blue Lake (877) 252-2946, Sushi restaurant in the casino. V, D. $-$$.
Sushi Spot McKinleyville 1552 City Center Road. McKinleyville (707) 839-1222, www.sushispotarcata.com, Sushi and Japanese dining. V, D.
Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck McKinleyville. McKinleyville Ice cream and frozen treats. $.
Taco Bell McKinleyville 1811 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-7734, www.tacobell.com, Mexican fast food. V, B, L, D. $.
Trinidad Bay Eatery and Gallery 607 Parker St. Trinidad (707) 677-3777, www.trinidadeatery.com, American dining with burgers, steaks and seafood. V, B, L, D. $-$$. Trinity River Vineyards 4241 Fieldbrook Road. McKinleyville (707) 825-5888, www.trinityrivervineyards.com, Small-batch estate wine producer.
Wave Lounge, Blue Lake Casino 777 Casino Way. Blue Lake (707) 668-9770, bluelakecasino.com/entertainment/ wave, Lounge with pub food, full bar and live music. L, D. $$.
Amillia’s Cafe - Good Food To Go 443 Melville Road. Garberville (707) 923-4340, www.amillias.com, Sandwiches and breakfast items from a to-go menu during t he week. B, L, D. $$.
Amillia’s Fine Dining 927 Redwood Drive. Garberville 923-4340, www.amillias.com, Soup, salad, pasta, steak during dinner. $-$$$.
Asean Express 373 Sprowl Creek Road. Garberville (707) 923-2343, Chinese and Thai dishes. L, D. $.
Avenue Café 6743 Avenue of the Giants. Miranda (707) 943-9945, www.avenuecafe.biz, Italian and American fare with patio seating. B, L, D. $$.
Aztec Grill, Garberville 830 Redwood Dr. Garberville (707) 923-7067, Mexican fast food, located in the Chevron. $.
Benbow Historic Inn 445 Lake Benbow Drive. Garberville (707) 923-2124, www.benbowinn.com, American fine dining. Brunch and dinner served daily. May vary depending on season. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $$$.
Brass Rail Bar & Grill 3188 Redwood Drive. Redway 9233188, www.brassrailinn.com, Bar. L, D. $-$$.
Briceland Vineyards 5959 Briceland Road. Redway (707) 923-2429, www.bricelandvineyards.com, Visit the winery during summer hours, or year round by appointment.
Cafe Feast 1211 Evergreen Road. Redway (707) 314-0410, Cafe with sandwiches, specials, drinks, snacks and gifts. Patio seating. V, Local ingredients, B, L. $$.
Caffé Dolce 545 Shelter Cove Road. Whitethorn (707) 9867179, Espresso, paninis, pizza Napolitano, soups and salads. B, L. $-$$.
CC Market & Deli 1328 Eeloa Ave. Rio Dell (707) 764-3073, www.fortunachamber.com/cc-market-deli, Market and deli with hot and cold prepared food. Catering available as well. V, B, L. $-$$.
The Chimney Tree Grill 1111 Avenue of the Giants. Phillipsville 923-2265, Grass-fed beef burgers. Freshly baked desserts, gluten-free options, soft-serve ice cream, shakes and floats. Local ingredients. $$.
Daily Grind 12900 Avenue of the Giants. Myers Flat (707) 943-3969, Espresso, pastries. B, L. $.
Deb’s Great American Hamburger Company 3340 Redwood Drive. Redway (707) 923-2244, www.facebook. com/Debs-Great-American, Hamburgers, sandwiches, ice cream and more. B, L, D. $$.
DJ’s Burger Bar 509 Wildwood Ave. Rio Dell (707) 764-2924, Made-to-order burgers. B, L, D. $.
Eel River Café 801 Redwood Drive. Garberville 923-3783, www.facebook.com/eel.river.cafe, American breakfasts and lunches. B, L. $.
El Cora 413 Redwood Drive. Redway 298-1858, Food truck offering Mexican specialties. $.
Getti Up 849 Redwood Drive. Garberville (707) 923-7231, Buffalo, garden and beef burgers, salads and espresso. V, L. $.
Gyppo Ale Mill 1661 Upper Pacific Drive. Shelter Cove 986-7700, gyppo.com, Craft brewery and tasting room. Pub food, dinners, appetizers. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $-$$$.
Hoby’s Market and Deli 105 Main St. Scotia (707) 764-3623, Famous sandwiches, salads, soups. B, L, D. $. Home Cooking 47 Briceland Road. Redway (707) 923-4961, www.facebook.com/HomeCookingTB/, Pizza, calzones, breadsticks and cookie dough all made from scratch. We make it, you bake it. $-$$.
Honeydew Country Store 44670 Mattole Road. Honeydew (707) 629-3310, Burgers, fries, shakes and ribs. $.
Il Forno Bakery 764 Redwood Drive. Garberville (707) 923-7126, Bakery with coffee, sandwiches and salads. V, B, L. $-$$.
Just Two Sinks 790 Redwood Drive. Garberville Located inside the Patriot Gas Station. Fresh gyros and falafel. $. L ittle Bits Redwood Drive. Garberville (707) 223-4801, Truck serving tacos, sandwiches, smash burgers and more. V, L, D. $-$$.
Lost Coast Market 867 Redwood Dr., Suite A. Garberville 298-7555, $$.
The Lost French Man 3350 Redwood Drive. Redway 9232030, Wood-fired pizzas, paninis, salads, smoothies, juice bar. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $-$$.
Mi Mochima 210 Wave Drive. Shelter Cove (707) 358-0460, Venezuelan specialties and local seafood. $-$$$.
Monument Mountain Vineyards 2330 Monument Road. Rio Dell 764-3752, www.facebook.com/MonumentMountainVineyards, Winery with vineyard tours.
Nacho Mama 377 Sprowl Creek Road. Garberville (707) 923-4060, www.facebook.com/136680043023528, Local, organic, Mexican fast food with patio seating. V, L, D. $.
The North Fork Cafe Petrolia. Petrolia (707) 629-3586, Sandwiches, wraps, salads, baked goods. $-$$.
The Patron Kitchen 70 B Wildwood Ave. Rio Dell 707-4992494, Mexican-American restaurant. $.
Pizza Factory, Rio Dell 185 Wildwood Ave. Rio Dell (707) 764-2233, www.riodell.pizzafactory.com, Pizza, pasta, salad bar and sandwiches. L, D. $-$$.
Ray’s Food Place, Garberville 875 Redwood Drive. Garberville 923-2279, www.gorays.com, F ull-service grocery with bakery, deli and hot and cold prepared foods.
W, B, L, D.
Redway Liquor and Deli 3362 Redwood Drive. Redway (707) 923-3913, Pizza, sandwiches, burgers and more.
B, L, D. $.
Redwood Market & Deli 12880 Avenue of the Giants. Myers Flat 943-1939, www.facebook.com/redwoods-market-deli, L ocal market. Full deli and bbq on the weekends. $.
Redwood Palace 6735 Avenue of the Giants. Miranda 707223-5749, New American cuisine, oysters, charcuterie and more. Local wine and beer. Local ingredients, L, D. $$$.
Rosina Vineyard 751 Sorenson Road. Redcrest 722-4331, www.rosinavineyard.com, Family owned and operated vineyard and winery. MoM.
Shelter Cove R.V. Campground and Deli 492 Machi Road. Shelter Cove 707-986-7474, Market with madeto-order sandwiches and fish and chips. Picnic table seating. V, L.
Shotz Coffee House 541 Wildwood Ave. Rio Dell (707) 783-3502, Espresso drinks, smoothies and baked goods. B, L. $.
Slightly Twisted 2953 Redwood Dr. Redway Coffee and more. $.
Stone Junction Bar 744 Redwood Drive. Garberville 9232562, Bar.
Whitethorn Winery 545 Shelter Cove Road. Whitethorn (707) 986-1658, www.whitethornwinery.com, Winery.
Wildwood Waffles 770 Wildwood Ave. Rio Dell (707) 506-3073, Scratch-made waffles, topped, folded and wrapped to go. Espresso drinks. B. $-$$.
Woodrose Café 911 Redwood Drive. Garberville (707) 923-3191, www.thewoodrosecafe.com, Serving organic breakfast and lunch. B, L. $.
Aztec Grill, Willow Creek 39103 CA-299. Willow Creek (530) 629-3269, Mexican fast food, located in the Chevron. $.
Bigfoot Steakhouse 19 Willow Way. Willow Creek (530) 629-3437, www.bigfootsteakhouse.com, Steaks, seafood, sandwiches, soups, salads, appetizers. B, L, D. $-$$$.
Coates Vineyards 3255 Red Cap Road. Orleans (530) 6273369, www.coatesvineyards.com, Certified organic biodynamic winery. Tours and tasting. MoM.
Gonzalez Mexican Restaurant Willow Creek 38971 CA299. Willow Creek (530) 629-3151, Traditional Mexican dining. V, B, L, D. $.
ilwai kiliwh 12500 State Route 96. Hoopa (530) 625-1013, Grocery store serving the Hoopa Valley.
Lily’s Thai Kitchen 40640 State Route 299. Willow Creek (530) 629-1829, Lilysthaikitchen.com/, Thai specialties.
V, L, D. $$.
Willow Creek Pizza Factory 39032 State Route 299. Willow Creek (530) 629-4800, pizzafactory.com/locations/ willow-creek/, Pasta, salad bar, sandwiches and pizza. V, L, D. $-$$.
Raging Creek Pub Eatery 38939 State Route 299. Willow Creek (530) 629-1147, Burgers, sandwiches and beer. L, D. $.
Ray’s Food Place, Willow Creek 38915 State Route 299. Willow Creek (530) 629-2457, www.gorays.com, Full service grocery with bakery and deli. Hot and cold prepared foods. W, B, L, D.
River Song Natural Foods 80 Country Club Road. Willow Creek (530) 629-3148, www.facebook.com/pages/River-Song-Natural-Foods/144409574100, Grocery store with deli serving hot and cold dishes. V, B, L.
Rockslide Bar & Grill 5371 State Route 299. Hawkins Bar (530) 629-3899, Full bar, grill open until 10pm. Outside dining during the summer. L, D. $-$$.
Subway, Willow Creek 39123 State Route 299. Willow Creek (530) 629-4142, www.subway.com, Made to order sandwiches, cookies and fountain beverages. Daily specials. V, B, L, D. $-$$.
The Forks Lounge 38998 State Route 299. Willow Creek 530-629-2679, Bar. $.
Young’s Kitchen Hoopa. Hoopa Specializing in Far East cuisines such as Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Laos food. $-$$.
AHOY, SHOPPERS! Behold, for there was ne’er a more colorful destination than Shipwreck in Arcata. The sister site of Shipwreck in Eureka’s Old Town, this location brings vintage, handmade and modern apparel, and more to the Arcata Plaza.
Even among the unique lineup of shops in Arcata’s downtown, Shipwreck is a standout. Its playful window displays look straight out the Ziegfeld Follies, creating seasonal vignettes of the artsy, whimsical parties you absolutely want to be a part of. Luckily, that’s all the invitation you need to hop aboard.
Inside, the fun continues with a menagerie of one-of-a-kind items. Alas, Shipwreck is dreamier than you could have hoped and its quirky, quality offerings speak to a spectrum of styles. Is your vibe coastal goth cowboy? Prairie pioneer meets hippie flowerchild? Bohemian Hollywood glam? Or outdoorsy pin-up? You are sure to find something that suits your aesthetic. There is also no shortage of quality staples at Shipwreck. It’s got plenty of denim, silk, wool, cashmere and cotton basics to pair with statement pieces or to complete your day-to-day looks. Whatever your style, you can show
your true colors here.
Primarily a vintage store, Shipwreck’s garments are carefully curated by discerning staff. Some of its catch comes from the community, as locals bring in clothing and accessories for consignment. This is a great way to upcycle beloved items (and also a great way to enter into an infinite time loop of consigning clothes to make room in your closet only to spot that beautiful polka dotted dress you just have to have). Shipwreck has everything from hats to handbags, jackets to jumpsuits and gloves to gauchos. You’ll see a number of notable name brands in the racks, too. Not sure what that ’70s disco bodysuit is going to look like on your 5’1 frame? Unlike so many vintage boutiques, there are indeed dressing rooms. If you live and breathe vintage
and your style extends beyond your bod, you’ll also be pleased to find the occasional (pun intended) table, nightstand or kitschy knickknack.
In addition to retro men’s and women’s wear, Shipwreck carries a selection of new and locally made apparel, decor, accessories and gifts. It boasts what is perhaps the largest selection of woodsoled leather clogs in Humboldt County — the quintessential shoe for both a night out on the town and a Sunday brunch. It carries new sustainable, small-batch collections like Nooworks, whose modern, brightly patterned
garments are guaranteed to elicit the question, “OMG where’d you get that?” If you are gift giving (we can give ourselves gifts, too, OK?), Shipwreck also has fun and funky candles, dish towels, greeting cards, ceramics, jewelry and art to peruse. Look no further for
local screen-printed clothing, there’s some of that, too. Set sails for the Arcata Plaza, treasure awaits at Shipwreck.
Shipwreck
761 Eighth St., Arcata (707) 630-3027
Due to the prevalence of COVID-19 cases in the area, many events are in flux. Please contact the venue before heading out.
1 Monday
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. Fresh fruits and vegetables, plant starts, flowers and more. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@ northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/miranda.html. (707) 441-9999.
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Paranormal Open Mic Night. First Monday of every month. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. Peter Nelson hosts this podcast-style open mic where audience members share experiences with the unexplained and paranormal. sirensongbar@gmail.com. sirenssongtavern.com. (707) 599-8986.
OTHER
Trivia Night. First Monday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewery & Tasting Room, 550 South G St., #4, Arcata. Test your knowledge while enjoying craft beer. The winning team wins a Redwood Curtain gift card. Free. redwoodcurtainbrewing.com. (707) 826-7222.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Karaoke night. Free. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266.
2 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. Professional-level jazz twice a week with cool vibes and great people. Free. thespeakeasybar@yahoo. com. facebook.com/speakeasyeureka. (707) 444-2244.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. Sign up list goes up at 6 p.m., and the open mic kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Two rounds of open mic poetry and a featured poet. Everyone is welcome, especially new performers. LGBTQ+ friendly. Free. instagram.com/wordhum.
FOR KIDS
Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. Explore new exhibits and activities, including marine science, a bear, discovery boxes, microscopes, puzzles, scavenger hunts and more. $3. natmus@humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/natmus. (707) 826-4480.
FOOD
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, flowers and more. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/sheltercove.html. (707) 441-9999.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. Pick a song and sing. 3 Wednesday
ART
Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. Come for the conver-
sation and bring your own project or get materials and instruction for an additional fee. Sign up and this month’s project online. $22. stainedghost.com.
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. The longest running comedy open-mic in the county. Sign up at 9 p.m. for a five-minute set. Show at 9:30 p.m. Snacks, drinks, zero hate speech tolerated. All-ages w/caution for language. Free, donations accepted. info@ savagehenrycomedy.com. savagehenrycomedy.com. (707) 845-8864.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Bring your own board and play chess. Snacks, drinks, friendly atmosphere for all-ages. ID to drink. Free, donations accepted. savagehenrycomedy.com. (707) 845-8864.
Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. Peter Nelson hosts a hilarious stand-up open mic with different comedians. Free. sirenssongtavern.com.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. General trivia; fun for everyone. Free to play, win prizes. Max seven players per team. par tners@reelgeniustrivia.com. fb.me/e/2ewBnU70H. (707) 601-1606.
Science on Tap. First Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. Education can be fun! Come and drink some beer and hear a local professor blind you with science. Free. blondiesfoodanddrink.com.
4 Thursday MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Chuck Angeles, Starcata and Pressure. Free. thejamarcata. com. (707) 822-5266.
THEATER
Clown Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Performance marking the culmination of a five-week study of clown. Advance tickets online recommended. dellarte.com.
OTHER
Lizzy Jeff Meet and Greet. 8-10 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. Free. Herbandmarket@gmail.com. (707) 630-4221.
5 Friday COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Hosted by Stephanie Knowles with no pressure, just fun and a chance to try something out of your comfort zone. Free, donations accepted. savagehenrycomedy.com. (707) 845-8864.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Scott Hoyle runs this improv-based comedy show with a rotating panel of the best local comedians and touring comics. $5. info@savagehenrycomedy. com. savagehenrycomedy.com. (707) 845-8864.
MUSIC
First Friday Blues Jam w/Andy B. First Friday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge, 139 Second St., Eureka. An evening of blues and jams with host Andy B and Friends. Free. historiceaglehouse.com/live-musicevents. (707) 407-0634.
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. Live local jazz with the Opera Alley Cats. Free. elvisatemydonuts@hotmail.com. (707) 444-2244.
Intergalactic Trash. 5-8 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. Original music and familiar classic rock sounds. family@gyppo.com. gyppo.com/ calendar-of-events. (707) 986-7700.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. Every Friday, local bands play folk, bluegrass, Americana. Always family friendly. Check Facebook
or Instagram for the lineup. Free. fieldbrookmarket@gmail. com. (707) 633-6097.
Lizzy Jeff. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Peace of Cake Productions and Arcata Theatre Lounge present a live performance by Lizzy Jeff. Hosted by Zen & Kush with DJ Drumright, featuring Sunrise the Divine. arcatatheatre.com.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
YO! First Fridays. First Friday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. A 90’s 2000’s night with DJM, PhotoBooth and YO! Merch. $10. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266.
Clown. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 4 listing.
The Book of Will Redwood Curtain Theatre, 220 First St., Eureka. The heartfelt and hilarious true story of the artists and friends who undertook the Herculean effort to publish the Bard’s plays in the wake of his death. Through May 13. redwoodcurtain.com.
The Fig Twig Mother’s Day Market. 4-9 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. More than 70 curated handcrafted, handmade, vintage, up-cycled, home, jewelry, clothing, bath and body, food and plants vendors. Craft cocktails and coffee cart available. $8 Friday and Saturday, $3 just Saturday. figtwigmarket@gmail.com. figtwigmarket.com. Instagram.
Mother’s Day Craft Fair. 5-8 p.m. Freshwater Grange, 48 Grange Road. Meet local artisans and shop for the perfect gift. Live music, food and beverages and a raffle basket. Benefits Freshwater Grange Renovation Project. $2 suggested donation. freshwatergrange.com. (707) 498-9447.
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Drop off your 3.5-12 year old for interactive exhibits, science experiments, crafts and games, exploring the planetarium, playing in the water table or jumping into the soft blocks. $17-$20. info@discovery-museum.org. discovery-museum.org/ classesprograms.html. (707) 443-9694.
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers and more. Music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ garberville.html. (707) 441-9999.
GARDEN
Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Annual Plant Sale. 3-7 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. More than 150 varieties of perennials, roses, shrubs, trees, ground covers and succulents. Friday, members only. Saturday, open to public. Membership available at the gate, online or by phone. Bring boxes. Free admission. hbgf.org. (707) 442-5139.
First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. Music, food trucks, artisans and more. Must have a doctor’s recommendation or be over the age of 21 to enter. Free. Herbandmarket@gmail.com. (707) 630-4221.
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. General trivia, fun for everyone. Prizes for winners. Max seven people per team. Food truck on site. Free. partners@reelgeniustrivia.com. oldgrowthcellars.com. (707) 601-1606.
ART
Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Art, and a heap of it, plus live music. All around Old Town and Downtown, Eureka. Free. eurekamainstreet.org. (707) 442-9054.
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Baseball Robby curates this small batch artisanal stand-up comedy showcase. $5. info@savagehenrycomedy.com. savagehenrycomedy.com. (707) 845-8864.
MUSIC
House Of Mary. 5-8 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. Harmonies and multiple percussion instruments to keep the vibe high energy. f amily@gyppo.com. gyppo.com/calendar-of-events. (707) 986-7700.
R yan Keberle with the CPH Jazz Orchestra. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. A collaboration between trombonist Ryan Keberle and the orchestra under the direction of Dan Aldag. An evening of big band jazz featuring original compositions as well as well-known standards. $35.
Slap Frost Tour. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Total Devastation, Z Man, True Justice, Vocab Slick, MC Pauze, B.S.E and AL BEAR. Special guest VIBE Vandals. $15. thejamarcata.com.
Clown Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See May 4 listing.
EVENTS
Eureka Chinatown Lunar New Year of the Rabbit Celebration. 6-9 p.m. Clarke Plaza, Old Town, Eureka. Join the Eureka Chinatown Project for a celebration with a street festival with performances by Lion Dancers, Humboldt Taiko drumming and more. Free. hapi.humboldt@gmail.com. hapihumboldt.org/.
The Fig Twig Mother’s Day Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 5 listing. Mother’s Day Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Freshwater Grange, 48 Grange Road. See May 5 listing.
RepFest. Ferndale Community Center, 100 South Berding St. The evening fundraiser for the theater includes a no-host bar silent auction, dinner, entertainment and live auction. Tickets online. $100. ferndalerep.org.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers and more. Music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@ northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/arcataplaza. html. (707) 441-9999.
Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Fresh veggies grown on site, local eggs and sourdough bread. Work from local artists and artisans. flowerstone333@ gmail.com. (530) 205-5882.
Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Annual Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
ETC
Abbey of the Redwoods Flea Market. First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Local arts, products, goods. Free entry.
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See the newly remodeled Memorial Building and enjoy a cold beverage in the canteen with comrades. Play pool or darts. If you’re a veteran, this place is for you. Free. PearceHansen999@outlook.com. (707) 443-5331.
7 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Led by local stand-up comic Jessica Grant. Bring a pen or pencil, and circle up to talk shop about jokes. Open to anyone interested in performing stand-up comedy. Drop-ins welcome. Free, donations accepted. JessicaGrantComedy@ g mail.com. savagehenrycomedy.com. (707) 845-8864.
Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sign-ups at 9 p.m., show at 9:30 p.m., local favorite features for the 10@10. Comics get five minutes. Zero hate speech tolerated. All-ages w/caution for language. Snacks, drinks. Free, donations accepted. info@ savagehenrycomedy.com. savagehenrycomedy.com. (707) 845-8864.
MUSIC
Chamber Players of the Redwoods. 5 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets, Eureka. Hear a string quartet, a woodwind quintet, a sax quartet and a four hands piano duo perform music by Mozart, Pierne, Piazzolla and others. Suggested donation and face mask advised. Free.
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. Every Sunday. Jazz players, all ages, all levels. Bring your ax and play some Real Book tunes. Everybody who wants to plays. Free. blondiesfoodanddrink@ gmail.com. blondiesfoodanddrink.com. (707) 822-3453.
EVENTS
A Monument-al Luncheon & Auction. 12-3 p.m. Bayfront Restaurant, 1 F St., Eureka. Enjoy Chinese and Japanese dishes and silent auction benefitting a monument sharing the history of Eureka’s Chinatown and celebrates Humboldt’s Asian American community. Silent auction. $100. hapi.humboldt@gmail.com. monument-al.bpt.me/.
FOOD
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast. First Sunday of every month, 8:30 a.m.-noon. St. Bernard Church, 615 H St., Eureka. First Sunday of the month pancake
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breakfast. In the parish hall. $10 adults, $4 children.
GARDEN
Native Plant Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. California Native Plant Society North Coast Chapter has 100 species for sale at the volunteer-run nursery. Please bring your own boxes to take plants home. Plant list online. Free. northcoast@ cnps.org. northcoastcnps.org.
OUTDOORS
Bird Walk w/Ken Burton. 8:30-10 a.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. Friends of Headwaters sponsors a bird walk the local wildlife biologist for a short stroll along the Elk River Trail. Listen to the spring migrant calls and identify resident birds on this short mile walk through the South Fork Elk River corridor. Free. jdclark@blm.gov. (707) 825-2300.
ETC
Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. New location. Masks and safe social distancing required. Browse antiques, collectibles, tools, records, clothes, crafts, pies, jams and more. $2, free for kids under 13.
8 Monday
MUSIC
Spokes and Sparks. 7-9 p.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Hogue and Moore Band, Bullet and a Kiss, and Rusted Mojo. Free. thejamarcata.com.
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
9 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOOD
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
10 Wednesday
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
DANCE
Line Dancing in the Grand Theater Ballroom. Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Instructor led. All skill levels welcome. Dressing to impress (cowboy/girl hats, boots and belt buckles) encouraged. Ages 21 and up. $10. trex@historiceaglehouse.com. fb.me/e/2DvF7KE9o. (707) 407-0634.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
11 Thursday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
12 Friday
ART
Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. City of Arcata, Arcata. Celebrate the visual and performing arts in Downtown Arcata during Arts! Arcata. Enjoy art, shopping, live music, events and more.
COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
MUSIC
CPH Dance, Music and Theatre Recital. 8-9 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Pablo Murcia, vocalist, and Chris Antolin-Wilczek, guitarist, perform songs that showcase their talent, accompanied by pianist John Chernoff. Free. ww13@humboldt.edu. music. humboldt.edu/. (323) 868-8799.
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
George Mooney. 5-8 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. Instrumental music on guitar and violin. family@gyppo.com. gyppo.com/calendar-of-events. (707) 986-7700.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing. Whomp. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Moniker, Cambot and Kitty Cartel. $10. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266.
EVENTS
Fireman’s Ball. 6-10 p.m. Benbow Historic Inn, 445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville. Enjoy an evening of dressing up, dining and dancing. Music by Twango Macallan. $50. chamber@garberville.org. garberville.org/firemans-ball/. (707) 923-2613.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
SPORTS
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Schedule and tickets online. racintheacres. com.
13 Saturday
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
MUSIC
Arcane Artists. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Vagabond Dancers and Ariel Arts. VIP sections available. $10. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266.
Lucy Fitz Gibbon & Ryan McCullough - Eureka Chamber Music Series. 7:30 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka. Musical and life partners soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon and pianist Ryan McCullough perform. classicallyhumboldt.com/.
EVENTS
Save the Races. 5:30 p.m. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. Live auction, dinner and no-host bar benefitting Humbodt County Fair horse racing. Purchase tickets by
May 5 at the Palace or fair office. Ages 21 and up. $75, $600 table of eight. (707) 786-9511.
FOR KIDS
Fortuna Bike Rodeo. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Newburg Park, 2700 Newburg Road, Fortuna. Ages 5-12 learn bike skills and safety tips. Free kids helmet giveaway, a skills course, mechanic station for basic maintenance, a smoothie bike and more. Loaner bikes available. All participants receive a raffle ticket. Free. eapodaca@ci.fortuna.ca.us. (707) 725-7620.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing.
Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
SPORTS
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
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COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
MUSIC
Lucy Fitz Gibbon & Ryan McCullough - Eureka Chamber Music Series. 3 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka. See May 13 listing.
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
SPORTS
Atalanta’s Victory Run. 10 a.m. Arcata Co-op, 811 I St. A walk and run supporting women and women’s health. Runners, walkers and strollers welcome. Race proceeds support the Breast and GYN Health Project. atalanta-run.com/?fbclid=IwAR0R24kTw2R3fzdZlP_lfQwTjgO1Fl7_8S2l2XO7wq_w1-YsALrkDYK8uVg.
15 Monday
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
16 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOOD
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
OTHER
Trivia Night. Third Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Test your knowledge while enjoying craft beer. The winning team wins a Redwood Curtain gift card. (707) 269-7143.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
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17 Wednesday
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
18 Thursday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Trivia Night at the Historic Scotia Lodge. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Scotia Lodge, 100 Main St. Hosted by Reel Genius Trivia. All ages, prizes for winners. Free. scotia-lodge.com/hosted-events. (707) 298-7139.
19 Friday
COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing. Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
MUSIC
Blu Axis. 5-8 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. Blues/rock power trio that plays original songs and covers by by artists from Jimi Hendrix to Willie Dixon. family@gyppo.com. gyppo.com/calendar-of-events. (707) 986-7700.
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
J Stalin w/San Quinn. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. J-Stalin w/ Special Guest San Quinn Live Hip Hop Legendary Event $20. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266. Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
RLA with James Zeller: Trombone and Vocals. 7 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Westhaven Center for the Arts presents singer and multi-instrumentalist Zeller, who has performed with jazz legends including Wynton Marsalis, Jimmy Heath, and The Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Snacks and drinks available. $10-$20 sliding scale. westhavencenter.org. (707) 834-2479.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
MUSIC
Zach Waters Band. 8 p.m.-midnight. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Sacramento rock and roll, High energy. $10. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266.
EVENTS
Beat the Heat Bingo Bash. 6-8 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. A Humboldt Spay/Neuter Network fundraising event. Beer, wine, snacks and concessions. Bingo caller.
Music. prizes. $20 per card for all-night play. eurekawomansclub.org.
Goth Day Revisited. 1-9:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Celebrate World Goth Day in the Victorian village of Ferndale with a creepy, cool collection of craft vendors, fun food and drinks, pop-up performers, adoptable cats from Companion Animal Foundation and historical cemetery tours during the day (1-6 p.m). Live music from Hollins & Hollins Mortuary Entertainment (aka The Pine Box Boys) from 7-9 p.m. All ages. $10 entry. theoutlawjamieb@gmail.com. facebook.com/events/s/ goth-day-revisited/767596254721173/?mibextid=Z0UBBX. Redwood Coast Kite Festival and Artisan Fair. Halverson Park, First Street on Eureka Waterfront, Eureka. Watch the array of kites. Bring your own kite to the Fun Fly Time held each day or learn how to DIY one at the kite building workshop.
Arcata Bike Rodeo. 10 a.m.-noon. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. An event to help kids practice bicycle transportation safety. Free safety inspections, activities, and more.
Family Fun Series: Circus From Home. 2 & 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Leapin’ Louie and JuggleMania use cowboy rope tricks, plate spinning, tall unicycle, and other silly skills to explore science and flight. arcataplayhouse.org.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing.
Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
SPORTS
Slap Wars. 6 p.m. Bear River Recreation Center, 265 Keisner Road, Loleta. Two opponents face off taking turns to deliver the post powerful slaps to their opponent’s face. The winner is the last one standing. Tickets online. $29-$250.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
21 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
MUSIC
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
EVENTS
Redwood Coast Kite Festival and Artisan Fair. Halverson Park, First Street on Eureka Waterfront, Eureka. See May 20 listing.
FOOD
Pancake Breakfast. Third Sunday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Mattole Grange, 36512 Mattole Road, Petrolia. All the scratch-made pancakes you can eat, organic eggs cooked to order, bacon or local sausage, coffee or milk, organic orange juice. $10, $5 for ages 7-12, free for ages 6 and under. evenson@igc.org. (707) 629-3421.
OUTDOORS
Art and Nature at the Refuge. Third Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Art and nature exploration activities for all ages and abilities. Drop-in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Themes change each month. Free. denise_seeger@fws.gov. fws.gov/refuge/humboldt-bay. (707) 733-5406.
22 Monday
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
OUTDOORS
Spring Guided Walk at Gould Grove. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor’s Center, 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott. Learn about the park’s cultural and natural history while being in it. Walk is 0.6 miles on a flat ADA trail. Meet in front of the Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center. Free. humboldtredwoods.org.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
23 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOOD
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Bingo Night. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Beer-ingo! Free. (707) 269-7143.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
24 Wednesday
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing. Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
25 Thursday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
Reggae Last Thursdays w/Sarge One Wise. Last Thursday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Sarge One Wise, Steve Culture and The Wisdem Band, and Woven Roots. $5, free for students. thejamarcata. com. (707) 822-5266.
26 Friday
COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
An Evening With Whitney Cummings. 6 & 9 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Stand up comedy. Two shows. Tickets online. $55-$75. bluelakecasino.com.
MUSIC
Buddy Reed and His Fabulous Rip it Ups. 8 p.m.-midnight. Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. Blues and roots rock. lostmindranch@gmail.com. buddyreedblues.com.
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Lavender Fields. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Lavender Fields, trance live, psychedelic, guest DJs. $10. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Fourth Friday at Papa & Barkley. Fourth Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Papa & Barkley Social, 4325 Broadway, Eureka. General trivia. Ages 21 and up w/ID. Free to play. Win prizes. Max seven per team. Free. partners@reelgeniustrivia.com. (707) 601-1606.
ART
Trinidad Art Nights. Last Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. Venues throughout town feature a variety of art and music; activities for children include arts and crafts, a skate park, games and face painting. Fire spinning July and Sept. TBA. Pop-up tastings at 5 p.m. trinidadarts.com. (707) 834-2479.
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
MUSIC
Magnificent Sanctuary Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Grateful Dead covers, Magnificent Sanctuary, tie-dye vendors and live art. $10. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266.
EVENTS
Kinetic Grand Championship. Countywide A three day, 50+mile race over land, sand and water. Now in its 54th year. The event starts in Arcata at the Plaza on Saturday at noon and ends in Ferndale on Monday, with an overnight stop in Eureka. kineticgrandchampionship.com.
Pastels in the Park. 10 a.m.-noon. Newburg Park, 2700 Newburg Road, Fortuna. At Newburg Park, on the sidewalk around the main soccer field. Top three most creative squares win prizes. Free to view, $50 per square to participate. eapodaca@ci.fortuna.ca.us. (707) 725-7620.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing.
Humboldt Grange Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. Eggs, sausage (link or patties), pancakes, biscuits and gravy, coffee, tea, cocoa, juice, family, friends and community. Dine in or take out. $10, free for kids under 5. facebook.com/humboldt.grange.
Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
ETC
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:309:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. 18 and older only. IDs checked at door. Alcohol and drug-free event. $5.50, includes skate rental.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
28 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
MUSIC
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
EVENTS
Kinetic Grand Championship. Countywide See May 27 listing.
Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. Art, crafts, live music and barbecue. Next to Murphy’s Market.
FOOD
Ferndale Veterans Community Breakfast. Fourth Sunday of every month, 8-11:30 a.m. Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building, 1100 Main St. Menu includes pancakes, biscuits and gravy, ham, sausage, eggs to order, coffee, juice and mimosas. $10, $5 children.
29 Monday
EVENTS
Kinetic Grand Championship. Countywide See May 27 listing.
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
30 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOOD
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
31 Wednesday
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
1 Thursday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
THEATER
Kinky Boots 8-10 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. A drag queen comes to the rescue of a shoe factory and its owner. Based on the 2005 film and inspired by a true story. $20. info@ferndalerep.org. app.arts-people. com/index.php?actions=10&p=462. (707) 786-5483.
Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jam, plants and more. Music and hot food vendors. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@ northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/hendersoncenter.html. (707) 441-9999.
Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. Fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, artisans and more. Music and hot food vendors. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation. org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/willowcreek.html. (707) 441-9999.
North Coast Open Studios. 6-9 p.m. Countywide A countywide community art event featuring artists and artisan manufacturers of all ages and all media. Visit artists’ studios and experience the creative process, and take home some original art. Free. contact@northcoastopenstudios. com. northcoastopenstudios.com. (707) 442-8413.
COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
MUSIC
Eureka Symphony In Remembrance 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. The Eureka Symphony Chorus rejoins the symphony for the first time since December of 2019 to perform “Requiem in D Minor, K 626” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. classicallyhumboldt.com/.
First Friday Blues Jam w/Andy B. First Friday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge, 139 Second St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
YO! First Fridays. First Friday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 5 listing.
THEATER
Kinky Boots 8-10 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
EVENTS
Forest Moon Festival. Countywide A two-day festival celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, spread across Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Free. info@forestmoonfestival.org. forestmoonfestival.org.
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
SPORTS
Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. Independent, collegiate, wood-bat baseball games on most Tuesdays (7 p.m.), Wednesdays (7 p.m.), Fridays (7 p.m.) and Saturday nights (6:30 p.m.). Sunday games at 12:30 p.m. Tickets available at Wildberries Marketplace or online. No tickets at the gates. Gates open one hour prior to start time. Outside food, empty water containers, blankets, folding chairs and credit cards are accepted. $10. humboldtcrabs@gmail.com. humboldtcrabs.com/schedule/. (707) 840-5665.
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
ETC
First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See May 5 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
3 Saturday ART
Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See May 6 listing.
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North Coast Open Studios. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Countywide
See June 2 listing.
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
MUSIC
Eureka Symphony In Remembrance 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.
An Evening of Palante Jazz with David Penalosa. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. More information available online. arcataplayhouse.org.
THEATER
Kinky Boots 8-10 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
EVENTS
Citywide Yard Sale. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. Hosted by Downtown Merchants Association. Forest Moon Festival. Countywide See June 2 listing.
Lemonade Day. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. Visit lemonade stands and support aspiring entrepreneurs.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing.
Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
SPORTS
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
ETC
Abbey of the Redwoods Flea Market. First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
4 Sunday
ART
North Coast Open Studios. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Countywide See June 2 listing.
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
MUSIC
Redwood Interfaith Community Choir. 2 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. An afternoon performance. arcataplayhouse.org.
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
THEATER
Kinky Boots 2-4 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
EVENTS
Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. See May 28 listing.
FOOD
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast. First Sunday of every month, 8:30 a.m.-noon. St. Bernard Church, 615 H St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
ETC
Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See May 7 listing.
5 Monday
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Paranormal Open Mic Night. First Monday of every month. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 1 listing.
OTHER
Trivia Night. First Monday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewery & Tasting Room, 550 South G St., #4, Arcata. See May 1 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
6 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOR KIDS
Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOOD
Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. Fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers and more. Music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/fortuna. html. (707) 441-9999.
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
7 Wednesday
ART
Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. See May 3 listing. COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing. Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing. Science on Tap. First Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 3 listing.
8 Thursday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
FOOD
Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 1 listing.
Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. See June 1 listing.
SPORTS Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
9 Friday
ART
Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. City of Arcata, Arcata. See May 12 listing.
COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
George Mooney. 5-8 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. See May 12 listing.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
Stugeons, Warmoth, Midnight Mass. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Oysterfest pregame, Hard rock heavy Metal Night. $5, free for students. thejamarcata. com. (707) 822-5266.
Kinky Boots 8-10 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
EVENTS
Hog Farm Hideaway. Black Oak Ranch, 50350 U.S. Highway 101, Laytonville. Three-day, family friendly music festival featuring headlining band The String Cheese Incident, plus Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon, and others. Three stages of music, camping, on-site swimming holes, interactive art installations, performance artists, food and craft vendors, adult libations, kids-zone, healing sanctuary and more. info@hogfarmhideaway.com. hogfarmhideaway.com.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
SPORTS
Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 2 listing.
10 Saturday
ART
North Coast Open Studios. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Countywide See June 2 listing.
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
MUSIC
House Of Mary. 5-8 p.m. Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove. See May 6 listing. Oysterjam. 1 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Live bands all day. Oyster food truck outside Shucked by Humboldt Eagles baseball team. Music by The Critics, StereoTactix and Makunu. Free until 10pm. thejamarcata. com. (707) 822-5266.
THEATER
Kinky Boots 8-10 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
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Arcata Bay Oyster Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. The 33rd annual celebration of local food, drinks, music and aquaculture of Humboldt Bay. Kids zone, art market, music and dancing, oysters and food vendors, nonprofits and contests. Free. arcatamainstreet@ gmail.com. arcatamainstreet.com. (707) 822-4500. Hog Farm Hideaway. Black Oak Ranch, 50350 U.S. Highway 101, Laytonville. See June 9 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing.
Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
11 Sunday
ART
North Coast Open Studios. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Countywide See June 2 listing.
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
MUSIC
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
THEATER
Kinky Boots 2-4 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
EVENTS
Art and Wine in the Park. 12-6 p.m. Rohner Park, 5 Park St., Fortuna. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy local and Californian wine, live music, an arts and crafts market and deep-pit barbecue. friendlyfortuna.com.
Hog Farm Hideaway. Black Oak Ranch, 50350 U.S. Highway 101, Laytonville. See June 9 listing.
Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. See May 28 listing.
12 Monday
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
13 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
Just north of Trinidad, Sue-meg State Park calls, with stunning vistas, traditional Yurok structures and the appropriately named Agate Beach. Farther up, Orick is the hub for plenty of trails and camping possibilities. Start at the Kuchel Visitor Center, staffed by the National Park S ervice, and pick your Redwood National Park adventure, whether it’s the epic Tall Trees Grove, the dreamy Ladybird Johnson Grove, the Skunk Cabbage Trail or the must-see wonder of Fern Canyon.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOOD
Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 6 listing.
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
14 Wednesday
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
DANCE
Line Dancing in the Grand Theater Ballroom. Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See May 10 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
15 Thursday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
FOOD
Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 1 listing.
Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. See June 1 listing.
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Trivia Night at the Historic Scotia Lodge. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Scotia Lodge, 100 Main St. See May 18 listing.
16 Friday
COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
MUSIC
Electric Jungle. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Marjo Lak, guest DJs, deep house. $10. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266.
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
Westhaven Center for the Arts Funky Bluesy Soul-Series. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Dance, or just enjoy great music. Snacks and drinks available. Music TBA. $10-20 sliding scale. westhavenarts.org. (707) 834-2479.
THEATER
EXIT Theatre Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. Original works of no more than 10 minutes in length featuring local actors, directors and technicians. The festival theme is “journey,” and the chosen plays explore this theme using a variety of theatrical styles. theexit.org.
Kinky Boots 8-10 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
SPORTS
Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 2 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
17 Saturday
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
DANCE
20th Anniversary Performance. 5-7 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. The Ferndale Dance Academy celebrates with two performances featuring dancers who will be traveling to Portugal this summer as a part of a cross cultural dance exchange. $20, $15 for ages 10 and under, free for children under 3. learn2dance@ ferndaledance.com. ferndaledance.com. (707) 496-0805.
THEATER
EXIT Theatre Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See June 16 listing.
Kinky Boots 8-10 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing.
Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
18 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
DANCE
20th Anniversary Performance. 2-4 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See June 17 listing.
MUSIC
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
THEATER
EXIT Theatre Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See June 16 listing.
Kinky Boots 2-4 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
EVENTS
Fernstock 2023 - A Battle of Bands. 12-7 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Fifteen bands compete for $5,000. Three main stages. Food trucks, vendors, kids activities. $20-$50, free parking and free admission for kids under 11. humcofair@frontiernet.net. humboldtcountyfair.org/fernstock-2023. (707) 786-9511.
In the charming town of Trinidad, Humboldt County’s fishing past lives on. Every day, the boats that dot the small harbor’s moorings scour the sea among dramatic, rocky outcroppings. For a look back, tour the Trinidad Museum, then stop at the replica 1949 Memorial Lighthouse honoring those lost or buried at sea, and take in the view and the sea air. You can tour the 1871 Trinidad Head Lighthouse (a working navigational aid) from 10 A M . to noon on the first Saturday of every month. In summer, the annual Fish Festival and Blackberry Festival bring in folks from all over.
The sign says horses have the right of way, which should give you an idea of McKinleyville’s vibe. Some of its biggest attractions are outdoors. Play with the kids in Hiller Park and hike or bike the paved Hammond Trail. Ditch your shoes and spend the day at Clam Beach (yup, there are clams out there for the digging) kayaking, paddleboarding or just relaxing among the dunes. There’s a course if you’re itching for a round of golf, and there’s even a sweet, little waterfall tucked along the road into town. Already visited the world’s biggest ball of string? Swing by the world’s tallest totem pole. And on McKinleyville Arts Night, the third Friday of each month when COVID-19 conditions allow, you can tool around town and see what local artists, artisans and musicians young and old are creating — maybe even take a piece home.
Head east to Willow Creek for "river fun in the mountain sun." Cool off at Camp Kimtu Beach, raft, kayak or find a quiet spot along the Trinity River and fish. Located in the Six Rivers National Forest, the area's natural beauty beckons campers, hikers and bird watchers, alike. Drive scenic State Route 96 through Bigfoot Country, the region with the the most Sasquatch sightings in the nation. Swing into the China Flat Museum to explore the lore and take a selfie with Bigfoot's 25foot redwood likeness.
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Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. See May 28 listing.
FOOD
Pancake Breakfast. Third Sunday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Mattole Grange, 36512 Mattole Road, Petrolia. See May 21 listing.
OUTDOORS
Art and Nature at the Refuge. Third Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See May 21 listing.
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FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
20 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOOD
Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 6 listing.
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
OTHER Trivia Night. Third Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See May 16 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
21 Wednesday
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
22 Thursday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
EVENTS
Baduwa’t Festival: A Gathering of the People. -July 2. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Formerly known as the Mad River Festival, the Baduwa’t Festival is a culmination of performing arts, music, celebration and connectivity, held on the ancestral lands of the Wiyot Tribe. dellarte.com/ online-season/baduwat-festival-2/.
FOOD
Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 1 listing.
Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. See June 1 listing.
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23 Friday COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
MUSIC
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
Whomp. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Dub step and drum and bass. $10. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266.
THEATER
EXIT Theatre Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See June 16 listing.
Kinky Boots 8-10 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
EVENTS
Baduwa’t Festival: A Gathering of the People. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See June 22 listing.
HAPI Presents: Exploring Our Roots Arts Festival. 6-9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Performances, art, music and films illuminating histories and culture of BIPOC people. Many Moons documentary about Charlie Moon and the Chinese Expulsions, and a talk by filmmaker Chisato Hughes. Concert and workshop on exploring roots through the arts by Julian Saporiti. Guitarist Hiroya Tsukumoto, folk artist Aireene Espiritu, painter Yasushi Matsui, Humboldt Taiko and Humboldt County Lao Dancers. $10-15 per event or $45 for festival. hapihumboldt.org/.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
SPORTS
Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 2 listing.
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Fourth Friday at Papa & Barkley. Fourth Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Papa & Barkley Social, 4325 Broadway, Eureka. See May 26 listing.
24 Saturday
ART
Trinidad Art Nights. Last Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. See May 27 listing.
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
THEATER
EXIT Theatre Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See June 16 listing.
Kinky Boots. 8-10 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
EVENTS
Summer Arts and Music Festival. County Line Ranch, 240 Cooks Valley Road, Piercy. Artists performing include Ozomatli, Mike Love and the Full Circle, 420 Funk Mob and many more on three stages. Around 100 local and regional handmade craft vendors, local cannabis offerings, local beer and wine, international food vendors, and an interactive kids zone. Camping available. summerartsand-
musicfestival.com.
Baduwa’t Festival: A Gathering of the People. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See June 22 listing.
HAPI Presents: Exploring Our Roots Arts Festival. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See June 23 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing.
Humboldt Grange Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See May 27 listing.
Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
ETC
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:309:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See May 27 listing.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
25 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
MUSIC
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
THEATER
EXIT Theatre Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See June 16 listing.
Kinky Boots 2-4 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
EVENTS
Summer Arts and Music Festival. County Line Ranch, 240 Cooks Valley Road, Piercy. See June 24 listing.
Baduwa’t Festival: A Gathering of the People. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See June 22 listing.
Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. See May 28 listing.
FOOD
Ferndale Veterans Community Breakfast. Fourth Sunday of every month, 8-11:30 a.m. Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building, 1100 Main St. See May 28 listing.
26 Monday
EVENTS
Baduwa’t Festival: A Gathering of the People. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See June 22 listing.
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
27 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
EVENTS
Baduwa’t Festival: A Gathering of the People. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See June 22 listing.
Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 6 listing. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Bingo Night. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See May 23 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
28 Wednesday
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing. Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
EVENTS
Baduwa’t Festival: A Gathering of the People. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See June 22 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
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MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
Reggae Last Thursdays w/Sarge One Wise. Last Thursday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 25 listing.
EVENTS
Baduwa’t Festival: A Gathering of the People. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See June 22 listing.
FOOD
Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 1 listing.
Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. See June 1 listing.
30 Friday
COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
MUSIC
Buddy Reed and His Fabulous Rip it Ups. 8 p.m.-midnight. Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 26 listing.
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
Kinky Boots 8-10 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
EVENTS
Baduwa’t Festival: A Gathering of the People. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See June 22 listing.
Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. A bustling farmers market, arts and craft vendors, bar featuring the Humboldt produced beverages, a variety
FOOD
of food vendors and live music for dancing on three stages. Free. humboldtmade.com/eureka-friday-night-market.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
SPORTS
Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 2 listing.
ART
Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See May 6 listing.
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
MUSIC
Hip Hop Humboldt. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. More info available online. arcataplayhouse.org.
THEATER
Kinky Boots 8-10 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
EVENTS
Baduwa’t Festival: A Gathering of the People. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See June 22 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing.
Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
ETC
Abbey of the Redwoods Flea Market. First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Pints For Nonprofits - Humboldt Spay/Neuter Network. Lost Coast Brewery, 1600 Sunset Drive, Eureka. Drinks, music, food. Benefitting Humboldt Spay/Neuter Network. lostcoast.com.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
2 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
MUSIC
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
THEATER
Kinky Boots 2-4 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.
EVENTS
Baduwa’t Festival: A Gathering of the People. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See June 22 listing.
Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. See May 28 listing.
FOOD
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast. First Sunday of every month, 8:30 a.m.-noon. St. Bernard Church, 615 H St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
ETC
Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See May 7 listing.
3 Monday
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Fortuna Fireworks Festival. Newburg Park, 2700 Newburg Road, Fortuna. Arts and craft vendors, music, barbecue. Fireworks at dusk. Free admission.
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Paranormal Open Mic Night. First Monday of every month. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 1 listing.
OTHER
Trivia Night. First Monday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewery & Tasting Room, 550 South G St., #4, Arcata. See May 1 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
4 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOR KIDS
Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOOD
Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 6 listing.
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Fourth of July Jubilee. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. The plaza will be filled with food vendors, craft vendors, games, music and more. arcata@arcatachamber com. arcatachamber.com. (707) 897-6004.
Fourth of July Festival. 10 a.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Two music stages, multiple city blocks of food and craft vendors and much more. Fireworks over the bay at 10 p.m. Free. eurekamainstreet.org.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
5 Wednesday
ART
Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing. Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Science on Tap. First Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 3 listing.
6 Thursday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
FOOD
Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 1 listing.
Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. See June 1 listing.
7 Friday
COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
MUSIC
First Friday Blues Jam w/Andy B. First Friday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge, 139 Second St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
YO! First Fridays. First Friday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 5 listing.
EVENTS
Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 30 listing.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
SPORTS
All Bike Shootout. Samoa Drag Strip, Lincoln Avenue and New Navy Base Road. All bikes welcome. www.samoadragstrip.com/.
Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 2 listing.
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
ETC
First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See May 5 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
8 Saturday
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
EVENTS
Bigfoot Daze. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. A family-friendly festival with a downtown parade, activities at Veterans Park, horseshoe tournament, watermelon eating contest, Bigfoot call contest and logging competition. Also music, food and vendor booths, volleyball tournament and more. Free. willowcreekchamber.com/bigfoot-daze/.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing.
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Home to Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata is a magnet for arts, culture, entertainment and education. Hike the Arcata Community Forest or play among the big trees in Redwood Park. Cruise the plaza for Saturday's farmers market or a festival. Go from locavore to exotic in the restaurants and cafés. At night, the bars, theaters and restaurants are stages for live music for every taste — from big name performers to hometown legends. The music spills into the streets and shops and restaurants turn into galleries during Arts! Arcata, the second Friday of every month when COVID-19 conditions allow.
Humboldt residents socked in by summer fog know that they can find warm refuge in Blue Lake, a picturesque town whose motto is “sunshine and sea air.” On the shores of the Mad River, locals enjoy fishing, sunbathing and swimming in the summer, and fun hikes and bike trails anytime. In addition to fun outdoor adventures, Blue Lake is a hub for music and the arts. The Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre imports students from around the world, producing shows throughout the year, including the annual five-week Baduwa't Festival. You can also sing along at Humboldt Folklife Festival in July, a weeklong celebration with live music, dancing and workshops. With the little ones? Check out photos and artifacts from Blue Lake’s pioneer, indigenous, logging and railroad histories at the Blue Lake Museum or visit Perigot Park, where you can play baseball or soak up picturesque views.
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Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
SPORTS
All Bike Shootout. Samoa Drag Strip, Lincoln Avenue and New Navy Base Road. See July 7 listing.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood
Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
9 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
MUSIC
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
EVENTS
Annie & Mary Day. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Blue Lake, Off State Route 299, Exit 5. Celebrate the 46th annual event with a parade at 11 a.m. that features dancers, music, giant puppets, quirky floats, vintage cars and horses. Music by local bands, a barbecue and other food, craft vendors, a car show, libations and activities for kids and adults alike in Perigot Park at noon. Free. sunnybluelake.com. (707) 668-5450.
SPORTS
All Bike Shootout. Samoa Drag Strip, Lincoln Avenue and New Navy Base Road. See July 7 listing.
10 Monday
EVENTS
Fortuna Rodeo. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, at Rohner Park. A full week of rodeo action. Bull and bronc riding, barbecue, carnival, motorsports, parade, bands, brews and more. Full schedule online. fortunarodeo.com.
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
11 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
EVENTS
Fortuna Rodeo. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, at Rohner Park. See July 10 listing.
FOOD
Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 6 listing.
Old Town Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jam, crafts and more. Live music. Trained, ADA-certified service animals only. CalFresh EBT customers are able to receive a market match at every farmers market. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/oldtown.html. (707) 441-9999.
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
12 Wednesday
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing. Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
DANCE
Line Dancing in the Grand Theater Ballroom. Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See May 10 listing.
EVENTS
Fortuna Rodeo. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, at Rohner Park. See July 10 listing.
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Trivia for Conservation and Pints for Nonprofits. Redwood Curtain Brewery & Tasting Room, 550 South G St., #4, Arcata. Join the Northcoast Regional Land Trust for a pint and test your knowledge of wild and working lands. Trivia sponsored by Reel Genius at 6 p.m. $1 from every beer sold will go to NRLT. Drinks available 10 a.m.-11 p.m. ncrlt.org.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
13 Thursday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
EVENTS
Fortuna Rodeo. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, at Rohner Park. See July 10 listing.
FOOD
Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 1 listing.
McKinleyville Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. Fresh fruits and vegetables, hot cocoa and more. Music and hot food vendors. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ mckinleyville.html. (707) 441-9999.
Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. See June 1 listing.
14 Friday
ART
Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. City of Arcata, Arcata. See May 12 listing.
COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
MUSIC
Bobby Hustle. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Genuine American reggae by the renowned Bobby Hustle. $10. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266.
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Northern Nights Music Festival. Cooks Valley Campground, Milkway Loop exit off U.S. Highway 101, Piercy. A three-day weekend of camping, music, cannabis, art, food, wellness and floating the river. northernnights.org. Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
EVENTS
Fortuna Rodeo. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, at Rohner Park. See July 10 listing.
Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 30 listing.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 2 listing.
15 Saturday
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
MUSIC
Northern Nights Music Festival. Cooks Valley Campground, Milkway Loop exit off U.S. Highway 101, Piercy. See July 14 listing.
EVENTS
Fortuna Rodeo. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, at Rohner Park. See July 10 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing.
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Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood
Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
16 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
MUSIC
Northern Nights Music Festival. Cooks Valley Campground, Milkway Loop exit off U.S. Highway 101, Piercy. See July 14 listing.
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
EVENTS
Fortuna Rodeo. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, at Rohner Park. See July 10 listing.
FOOD
Pancake Breakfast. Third Sunday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Mattole Grange, 36512 Mattole Road, Petrolia. See May 21 listing.
OUTDOORS
Art and Nature at the Refuge. Third Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See May 21 listing.
17 Monday
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
18 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
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Home to Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata is a magnet for arts, culture, entertainment and education. Hike the Arcata Community Forest or play among the big trees in Redwood Park. Cruise the plaza for Saturday's farmers market or a festival. Go from locavore to exotic in the restaurants and cafés. At night, the bars, theaters and restaurants are stages for live music for every taste — from big name performers to hometown legends. The music spills into the streets and shops and restaurants turn into galleries during Arts! Arcata, the second Friday of every month when COVID-19 conditions allow.
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SPOKEN
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOOD
Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 6 listing.
Old Town Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. See July 11 listing.
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
OTHER
Trivia Night. Third Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See May 16 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
19 Wednesday
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
20 Thursday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
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This place is full of stories. Once a raucous lumber town and fishing village, early Eureka bustled with saloons and brothels, along with a hardy mix of rugged entrepreneurs looking to settle the North Coast. Jack London himself is said to have taken a swing in a barroom brawl in Old Town. Today, the boats still bring crab and salmon to the docks, and historic buildings at the edge of Humboldt Bay form a walkable enclave of places to browse, drink and dine. Slow down with a stroll along the waterfront trail or lean on the railing of the Old Town boardwalk and watch the boats go by. And don’t miss Arts Alive!, the first Saturday night of each month as COVID-19 conditions allow, when the streets fill up with folks touring the shops, restaurants and galleries for local art and live music.
FOOD
Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 1 listing.
McKinleyville Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. See July 13 listing.
Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. See June 1 listing.
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Trivia Night at the Historic Scotia Lodge. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Scotia Lodge, 100 Main St. See May 18 listing.
COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
MUSIC
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
RLA Trio w/Vaugh Cannon, Guitar. 7 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Westhaven Center for the Arts presents their alternating Jazz and Funky Bluesy Soul-Series every third Friday at Trinidad Town Hall. Dance, or just enjoy great music. $10-20 sliding scale. westhavencenter.org. (707) 834-2479.
EVENTS
Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. Huge car show, show and shine, burn out, artisans faire, tractor pull, movie night and more. redwoodautoXpo.com.
Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 30 listing.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
SPORTS
Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 2 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
EVENTS
Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. See July 21 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing. Humboldt Grange Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See May 27 listing.
Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
Wine Immersion. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Learn how wine is made, vineyards thrive, bottles get to market and how to articulate flavors and aromas. Price includes lunch, tastings and snacks. $185. extended@humboldt.edu. extended.humboldt.edu/ extended-education/program/wine-studies-program/ course/wine-immersion. (707) 826-3731.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
23 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
MUSIC
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
EVENTS
Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. See July 21 listing.
FOOD
Ferndale Veterans Community Breakfast. Fourth Sunday of every month, 8-11:30 a.m. Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building, 1100 Main St. See May 28 listing.
24 Monday
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
25 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOOD
Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 6 listing.
Old Town Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. See July 11 listing.
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Bingo Night. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See May 23 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
26 Wednesday
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing. Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
EVENTS
Humboldt Folklife Festival. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Multi-day music festival featuring bluegrass, folk, country, singer/songwriters and more. humboldtfolklife.com.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
27 Thursday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
Reggae Last Thursdays w/Sarge One Wise. Last Thursday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 25 listing.
EVENTS
Humboldt Folklife Festival. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See July 26 listing.
FOOD
Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 1 listing.
McKinleyville Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. See July 13 listing. Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. See June 1 listing.
28 Friday
COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
MUSIC
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
EVENTS
Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 30 listing.
Humboldt Folklife Festival. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See July 26 listing.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
SPORTS Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 2 listing.
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Fourth Friday at Papa & Barkley. Fourth Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Papa & Barkley Social, 4325 Broadway, Eureka. See May 26 listing.
29 Saturday
ART
Trinidad Art Nights. Last Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. See May 27 listing.
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
EVENTS
Humboldt Folklife Festival. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See July 26 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing.
Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
SPORTS
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
ETC
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:309:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See May 27 listing.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
30 Sunday COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
MUSIC
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
31 Monday
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. See May 1 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke w/Dustin. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 1 listing.
1 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOR KIDS
Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. See May 2 listing.
FOOD
Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. See June 6 listing.
Old Town Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. See July 11 listing.
Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. See May 2 listing.
KARAOKE
Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See May 2 listing.
2 Wednesday
ART
Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Washington Square Wednesdays. 6-9 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
Wicked Wednesday Comedy. 8 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 3 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. The Madrone Taphouse, 421 Third St., Eureka. See May 3 listing. Science on Tap. First Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 3 listing.
3 Thursday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 4 listing.
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FOOD
Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See June 1 listing.
McKinleyville Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. See July 13 listing. Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. See June 1 listing.
COMEDY
Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
MUSIC
Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. See May 5 listing.
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
YO! First Fridays. First Friday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 5 listing.
EVENTS
Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 30 listing.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See May 5 listing.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. See May 5 listing.
SPORTS
Humboldt Crabs Baseball. 7-10 p.m. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See June 2 listing.
ETC
First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See May 5 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
5 Saturday
ART
Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See May 6 listing.
COMEDY
Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
EVENTS
Freshwater Farms Summer Celebration with Huckleberry Flint. 5 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. The Northcoast Regional Land Trust hosts the fifth annual benefit concert at Freshwater Farms. Doors at 4 p.m., music at 5 p.m. Family friendly with local food and drink vendors. Lawn seating, no dogs. ncrlt.org. Humbugs VW Club Car Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. The Humbugs VW Car
Club 17th car show featuring VWs from several western states. Free for spectators. humbugsvwclub@gmail.com.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See May 6 listing.
Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
ETC
Abbey of the Redwoods Flea Market. First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See May 6 listing.
OTHER
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See May 6 listing.
6 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
MUSIC
Sunday Jazz Jams. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. See May 7 listing.
FOOD
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast. First Sunday of every month, 8:30 a.m.-noon. St. Bernard Church, 615 H St., Eureka. See May 7 listing.
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Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See May 7 listing.
7 Monday
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Paranormal Open Mic Night. First Monday of every month. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. See May 1 listing. OTHER
Trivia Night. First Monday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewery & Tasting Room, 550 South G St., #4, Arcata. See May 1 listing.
8 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
9 Wednesday
DANCE
Line Dancing in the Grand Theater Ballroom. Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See May 10 listing.
MUSIC
Blue Rhythm Review. 7 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Westhaven Center for the Arts presents their Funky Bluesy Soul-Series. Dance, or just enjoy great music. Snacks and drinks available. $10-$20 sliding scale. (707) 834-2479.
11 Friday
ART
Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. City of Arcata, Arcata. See May 12 listing.
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
12 Saturday
SPORTS
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
13 Sunday
EVENTS
Humboldt Obon Festival. 4-8 p.m. Outside of Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Experience the honoring of ancestors and savor the traditional Japanese foods, culture and fun of Humboldt’s Second Annual Obon Festival. Free. hapi. humboldt@gmail.com. hapihumboldt.org/.
15 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
OTHER
Trivia Night. Third Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See May 16 listing.
17 Thursday EVENTS
Humboldt County Fair. 12-10 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. This year’s theme is Ribbons, Rides & Racing. An old-fashioned community fair with a carnival, live and satellite horse racing, exhibits, stunts, shows, food, music and more. $4-$15. humcofair@frontiernet.net. www.humboldtcountyfair. org/. (707) 786-9511.
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Trivia Night at the Historic Scotia Lodge. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Scotia Lodge, 100 Main St. See May 18 listing.
18 Friday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See May 5 listing.
19 Saturday
EVENTS
Buddy Brown Blues Festival. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Perigot Park, 312 South Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. Live music, food and drink all day. humboldtfolklife.com.
20 Sunday
FOOD
Pancake Breakfast. Third Sunday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Mattole Grange, 36512 Mattole Road, Petrolia. See May 21 listing.
OUTDOORS
Art and Nature at the Refuge. Third Sunday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See May 21 listing.
22 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
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In the heart of the redwoods, just 18 miles south of Eureka on U.S. Highway 101, sits “the friendly city” of Fortuna. Enjoy a hike to the headwaters or a peaceful stroll along the Eel River on Fortuna’s riverwalk. Did you bring the dog? Fortuna’s got you covered with a brand new dog park for your traveling companion. How about the kids? Hit the Depot Museum for vintage train fun and lace up your roller skates at the Firemen’s Pavilion. Save room in your suitcase for souvenirs — Fortuna’s historic Main Street offers a unique shopping experience. Peruse shops and art galleries for jewelry, housewares, clothing and lots more.
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MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Bingo Night. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See May 23 listing.
23 Wednesday
MISC. NIGHTLIFE
Pints For Nonprofits - Humboldt Spay/Neuter Network. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. A dollar from every pint purchased goes to Humboldt Spay/Neuter Network all day.
25 Friday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia Fourth Friday at Papa & Barkley. Fourth Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Papa & Barkley Social, 4325 Broadway, Eureka. See May 26 listing.
26 Saturday
ART
Trinidad Art Nights. Last Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. See May 27 listing.
EVENTS
Hops in Humboldt. Rohner Park, 5 Park St., Fortuna. Unlimited samples of hundreds of different micro-brews from more than 35 breweries. Live music, art and craft vendors, commemorative glass. Twenty-one and over with ID at the gate. hopsinhumboldt.com.
FOOD
Humboldt Grange Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Humboldt Grange Hall, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See May 27 listing.
SPORTS
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
ETC
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:309:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See May 27 listing.
27 Sunday
FOOD
Ferndale Veterans Community Breakfast. Fourth Sunday of every month, 8-11:30 a.m. Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building, 1100 Main St. See May 28 listing.
29 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
31 Thursday
MUSIC
Reggae Last Thursdays w/Sarge One Wise. Last Thursday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See May 25 listing.
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There’s a reason Hollywood keeps coming to film in Ferndale. It’s an idyllic American small town that hasn’t lost its character. (You might recognize Main Street’s Victorian architecture from movies such as The Majestic and Outbreak.) Ferndale’s downtown offers plenty to explore, including artist galleries, old-fashioned shops, classic restaurants and the Ferndale Museum. Grab a coffee and window shop the vintage storefronts and take photos of the Gingerbread Mansion, or put on your hiking shoes and take in the view from the bluffs in Russ Park or Centerville Beach. Downtown or in the great outdoors, it’s a trip back in time.
Hike and bird watch on the newly opened Eel River Valley Estuary Preserve or head to Table Bluff for storm watching. Tour the former lumber company town of Scotia, with its rows of old, redwood houses, and see what's going on a the Winema Theater, a gorgeous redwood monument to the heydey of the timber barons. Stop in Rio Dell for a dip in the river, unspoiled vistas and Arts of the Avenue along Wildwood Avenue on the second Friday night of every month as COVID-19 c onditions allow.
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1 Friday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
5 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
8 Friday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
9 Saturday
DANCE
Beauty for Ashes. Eureka Veterans Memorial Hall, 1018 H St. An original ballet commemorating those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001, and honoring those who serve and have served our country. Presented by Ballet Emmaus, the professional resident company of McKinleyville’s Trinity Ballet Academy. Donation. balletemmaus5@gmail.com. eurekavetshall.info. (707) 839-1816.
EVENTS
Humboldt Botanical Garden’s Annual Garden Gala.
1-5 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. Enjoy music, plein air artists, local food and drinks, and preview items for the garden’s annual online auction. Purchase tickets in advance online. Ages 21 and older. $100. hbgf.org. (707) 442-5139.
SPORTS
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
12 Tuesday
MUSIC
Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See May 2 listing.
15 Friday
MUSIC
Hip Hop Humboldt. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See July 1 listing.
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South of the Avenue of the Giants lies Garberville, where you can escape the coastal fog, enjoy warmer temperatures and hit the farmers market for a treat. The little town has a surprisingly robust nightlife scene and a wild and beautiful landscape of hills and forest that you can sample in Tooby Memorial Park. Check the calendar and see what’s playing at the Mateel Community Center in neighboring Redway — the venue regularly brings in major musical acts.
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RLA with Matt McClimon. 7 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Westhaven Center for the Arts presents their Jazz Series. Dance, or just enjoy great music. Snacks and drinks available. $10-$20 sliding scale.. westhavencenter. org. (707) 834-2479.
16 Saturday
SPOKEN WORD
Word Humboldt. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. More info available at playhousearts.org. arcataplayhouse.org.
EVENTS
North Country Fair. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Celebrate the diversity of the community and the Fall Equinox over two days with craft, food and information booths, two parades, two stages of live music and a lawn performance area. Free.
OUTDOORS
Caminata Familiar Guiada/Spanish Language Family Hike. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Launch event of the Spanish translation of the Redwood Edventure Quest for the Freshwater Farms Reserve Nature Trail with Northcoast Regional Land Trust, Friends of the Dunes and ¡Échale Ganas!
17 Sunday
EVENTS
North Country Fair. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Sep. 16 listing.
21 Thursday
EVENTS
Humboldt Latin Dance & Music Festival. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. The Humboldt Latin Dance Collective’s annual event features award winning instructors teaching workshops in Salsa, Bachata, Zouk and Cuban dances. Two late night dance parties on Friday and Saturday night with bar and DJ. At the Arcata Playhouse and Redwood Raks. arcataplayhouse.org.
Even those of us who live among redwood giants look up now and then in amazement. Driving along the Avenue of the Giants shows you something new around every corner, something photos and video can’t quite do justice. We lean on words like “majesty” and “breathtaking,” but you kind of have to be there under the ancient, towering canopy to really get it. Take it slow and plan to make a few stops. (Are you not going to stop and see chainsaw sculptures? Please.) From kitsch to fine woodwork, the shops along the Avenue are their own local attraction. South is Garberville, where you can hit the farmers market for an afternoon treat and maybe catch a show. The nearby Mateel Community Center regularly brings in major musical acts and puts on some of Humboldt’s biggest festivals.
22 Friday
SPORTS
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
23 Saturday
MUSIC
Timbatá. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Afro-Cuban salsa, Caribbean steel pan music. arcataplayhouse.org.
EVENTS
Fieldbrook Art & Wine Festival. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Arts and crafts vendors, food, live music, desserts and wine by the glass and bottle. Benefits the Fieldbrook Educational Foundation. Tentative date. Free admission. fieldbrookwinery.com.
SPORTS
Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See May 12 listing.
30 Saturday
EVENTS
Migrations 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. A walking procession starting at the Arcata Playhouse and walking though Arcata, with original ensemble-created multicultural performances, including dance, theater, movement, masks, puppets, poetry, narratives and more. arcataplayhouse.org.
5 Thursday
MUSIC
Redwood Coast Music Festival. 6-10:30 p.m. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. Four days with more than 100 sets of live music in seven venues in Eureka. Blues, roots, New Orleans jazz, swing, Zydeco, country, western swing, rockabilly and more. Plus, food, beverages and more. Ticket options online. info@redwoodjazz.org. rcmfest. org. (707) 445-3378.
6 Friday
THEATER
Olde Worlde Children’s Theatre. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Info and tickets online. arcataplayhouse.org.
FOR KIDS
Discovery Days at the NHM. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. Fun for the whole family with games, activities, hands-on science and prizes. natmus@humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/natmus. (707) 826-4480.
7 Saturday
EVENTS
Boots & Birkenstocks. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. Celebrate the conservation of wild and working lands at the Northcoast Regional Land Trust’s annual fundraiser with dinner, drinks, live music, and a live and silent auction. ncrlt.org.
Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. A citywide celebration of the fruit of fall. Narrated tours of the historic apple orchard at Clendenen’s Cider Works, apple dumplings and caramel apples, live music, downtown street fair, merchant and vendor street sales, children’s games and more.
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8 Sunday EVENTS
Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. See Oct. 7 listing.
The Medieval Festival of Courage. Perigot Park, 312 South Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Oct. 7 listing.
14 Saturday EVENTS
Spay-Ghetti and No-Balls Dinner with The Undercovers. 5:30-10 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Fundraiser for Companion Animal Foundation and Humboldt Spay/Neuter Network. Dinner, silent auction, live music, dancing and bar.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Humboldt County. 9-11:30 a.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Free. kcoelho@alz.org. act.alz.org/humboldt. (707) 8324577 x1240.
20 Friday
MUSIC
Westhaven Center for the Arts Funky Bluesy Soul-Series. 7 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Blues music TBA. Dance, or just enjoy great music. Snacks and drinks available. $10-20 sliding scale. westhavencenter.org. (707) 834-2479.
31 Tuesday
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Trunk or Treat. Fortuna Main Street and Downtown, Main Street. Join Fortuna Downtown Business Association for candy on the spookiest main street around. Date tentative.
Aptly named the “lost coast,” Shelter Cove is nestled in a stretch of beach that offers a natural retreat tucked away in its own world. Accessible by sea and air, the town has one road in and one road out. Once there, enjoy fishing, hiking, boating, golf, excellent lodging and camping options. Settle in for winter storm watching, whale watching or a hike along a unique, 24-mile stretch of black sand beach. A natural coastline unfettered by highways and the normal comings and goings of humanity make Shelter Cove a singular American destination.
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