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Special Events This Weekend…
Friday 5/5
10A Ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Eureka Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m., drawings, giveaways and special deals on clothing, boots and rain gear all day.
SPRING CERAMICS AND FUSED GLASS SALE
10A-4P Fire Arts Center Mother’s Day Spring Ceramics and Fused Glass Sale First two weekends in May. May 5 & 6 and May 13 & 14, 10am-4pm Sale includes planters, mugs, bowls, vases, plates and more. Dozens of local artists.
11A-3P The Garberville Farmers’ Market offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, bread, flowers, crafts and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. CalFresh EBT customers are able to receive a market match at every farmers’ market. Visit the market info booth for more information. May – mid November.
2-8P ON DISPLAY: fresh labeled wildflowers and other wild plants from all over Humboldt and Del Norte. Find out which ones are native and which ones are harmful (e.g., invasive). Art Night 7-9P – this favorite returns after three years! A creative and congenial atmosphere for artists of all levels to sit down together and draw or paint native flowers of their choice, live from the show. Some supplies available, or bring your own. Experts will help identify your samples or photos of wild plants. See what happens inside a variety of flowers, from a pollinator’s point of view. Learn about invasive plants and more. At The Jefferson Center, Eureka.
LOST COAST BREWERY CINCO DE MAYO BEER RELEASE PARTY
2-7P What a better opportunity than Cinco De Mayo to release our new TIBURON Cerveza for everyone to enjoy! Paired with good music and the Cali Crew Hibachi Food Truck (fully stocked with extra corn on a stick), this will be an amazing beer release party! Come on down and join us at Lost Coast Brewery Taproom!
HUMBOLDT BOTANICAL GARDENS ANNUAL PLANT SALE
3-7P 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.
4-9P The Fig Twig Mother’s Day Market will be blossoming with locally made gifts by over 70 curated hand-crafted, handmade, vintage, up-cycled, home, jewelry, bath & body, food, flowers, plants, baby and clothes vendors. Admission Friday $8 and Saturday $3 (admission Friday gets you in free on Saturday) Food Vendors, Craft Cocktails and Coffee Cart will be available. **New Location: Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris Street in Eureka**
4-6P Come taste Farmers Brewery Beers. Must be 21 years and older to participate. At the North Coast Coop in Eureka.
FERNDALE MERCHANTS HOSPITALITY NIGHTS
5-8P EVERY FRIDAY IN MAY! 5pm-8pm Door Prizes – Refreshments – Store specials Music and Artists Live in Stores Over 30 stores open late!
5-8P Come meet local artisans and shop for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Live music. Food & Beverages. Raffle Basket. A fundraiser for Freshwater Grange Renovation Project. $2 suggested donation at the door. 49 Grange Road, in Freshwater (707) 498-9447
BLACK HUMBOLDT 5TH ANNIVERSARY GALA & DINNER
6P – We’ve been building community for 5 years, help us sustain our vision of creating and sustaining opportunities, resources and safe spaces for the Black & Brown communities of Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties. Each ticket will include 1 drink ticket – alcoholic or nonalcoholic, access to the event and the 3 course meal. During the event you can expect performances, speakers and an amazing locally curated silent auction! All proceeds will go directly to capacity building for Black Humboldt. 21 + event. If you are able, we are looking for folx who are able to sponsor tickets, so that price isn’t prohibiting our community from joining the celebration
Saturday 5/6
REAL MOMS TALK CELEBRATES HUMBOLDT COUNTY MOMS!
9A-1:30A Attention all Humboldt County moms, please join us at the old Mazzotti’s restaurant in Old Town, Eureka. Come enjoy some homemade pastries, warm beverages and real connections. Children are welcome and will be making seed bombs & Mother’s Day cards. We will be raffling off Mother’s Day gift baskets, full of goodies! There will also be a photo booth for Mother’s Day pictures with your kiddos and cotton candy, popcorn and balloon animals! Mom’s will also enjoy a relaxing massage! This is a free event but donations are welcomed to support similar community events in the future. Please RSVP here. Contact Ann Medina with any questions @(707) 572-5710. Or by email at [email protected] Parking will be in the northeastern parking lot.
HUMBOLDT BOTANICAL GARDENS ANNUAL PLANT SALE
9A-3P 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.
10A-1P Workshops designed for nature-curious individuals interested in building their confidence to explore outdoors and learn nature observation basics. No experience is necessary, all workshops will be introductory level with friendly and welcoming instructors. All workshops are open to ages 14 and up. Snacks and supplies will be provided. Our Art & Nature series is perfect for those that want to slow down and tune into the wonders of nature. No previous art or outdoor experience is necessary for this three part series. Each workshop will cover beginning art techniques, an overview of supplies needed, and will incorporate time to practice and experiment with these new techniques. Participants may sign up for individual workshops or the entire series. Watercolor Techniques May 6 from 10 am to 1 pm Humboldt Coastal Nature Center Nature Journaling Basics May 13 from 10 am to 1 pm Humboldt Coastal Nature Center Art in the Field May 20 from 10 am to 1 pm Location TBD For more information and full descriptions of each workshop, please visit friendsofthedunes.org/naturenewbies. RSVP is required for every workshop – please email [email protected] or call (707) 444-1397 to reserve a spot. More information about each workshop will be provided upon registration. Space is limited, so register soon!
10A-2P Welcome to Table Bluff Farm! We’re hosting the GRAND OPENING of our farm stand. We’re located at 101 Clough Road in Loleta. We’re kicking off the opening with a Plant Sale and piglet viewing! We’ll also have a bunch of other folks’ locally handcrafted items and, of course, some vegetables from our farm! Vegetable, herb, and flower starts will be available for sale from both Salted Fog Gardens and our farm.
CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY PLANT SALE
10A-3P 30 shoppers at a time, in 30 minute time slots, so sign up! Happening at Freshwater Farms Preserve on Myrtle Avenue.
10A-4P The Fig Twig Mother’s Day Market will be blossoming with locally made gifts by over 70 curated hand-crafted, handmade, vintage, up-cycled, home, jewelry, bath & body, food, flowers, plants, baby and clothes vendors. Admission Friday $8 and Saturday $3 (admission Friday gets you in free on Saturday) Food Vendors, Craft Cocktails and Coffee Cart will be available. **New Location: Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris Street in Eureka**
SPRING CERAMICS AND FUSED GLASS SALE
10A-4P Fire Arts Center Mother’s Day Spring Ceramics and Fused Glass Sale First two weekends in May. May 5 & 6 and May 13 & 14, 10am-4pm Sale includes planters, mugs, bowls, vases, plates and more. Dozens of local artists.
10A-4P ON DISPLAY: fresh labeled wildflowers and other wild plants from all over Humboldt and Del Norte. Find out which ones are native and which ones are harmful (e.g., invasive). Experts will help identify your samples or photos of wild plants. See what happens inside a variety of flowers, from a pollinator’s point of view. Learn about invasive plants and more. At The Jefferson Center, Eureka.
10A-5P Come meet local artisans and shop for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Live music. Food & Beverages. Raffle Basket. A fundraiser for Freshwater Grange Renovation Project. $2 suggested donation at the door. 49 Grange Road, in Freshwater (707) 498-9447
11A-4P To celebrate National Homebrew Day, Humboldt Homebrewers and Humboldt Beer Works will host a Big Brew Day event on May 6th. The event will include demonstrations of the brewing process. We encourage you to brew the official recipe yourself: “Nearly Nirvana Pale Ale”. Humboldt Homebrewers is a Dream Maker Project of the Ink People Center for the Arts, non-profit organization. For more information on how to join us on May 6th, visit the Humboldt Homebrewers or Humboldt Beer Works on Facebook or Instagram and send us a message, email us at [email protected], go to humboldthomebrewers.org, or visit Humboldt Beer Works.
NURSES (NIGHT) OUT – BRUNCH: PIECING OURSELVES TOGETHER
11A-2P The Humboldt Chapter of the Nursing Honor Society is proud to present Nurses Brunch (Night) Out: Piecing Ourselves Together. This will be an interactive program using a quilting theme, designed to assess the current state of your nursing career considering recent challenges. Part 2 of the series will focus on strategies to create the fulfilling career you desire. The cost of the program will be members $25; non-members $30; students $15 and includes brunch with both traditional and vegan items available. There will be 2 CEUs available. Please pre-register, Seats may be limited at the door. For more information, call 707-502-5815.
OPEN HOUSE AT THE CAROL SUND FARM CENTER
11A-4P The Carol Sund Farm supporting individual adults with disabilities and who are learning farming and animal husbandry are announcing our annual open house. This is our 10th anniversary at this location and we welcome everyone to come see our accomplishments. It is taking place at the Sund Farm, 4635 Broadway. There will be a plant sale, tours of the facility, handicrafts made by the participants and staff available as well as food and drink for sale. A silent auction will also be happening. We hope to see you there, your participation and support is appreciated.
FREE DEMO WITH EAGLE PEAK HERBALS
12 – Join us in learning about this wonderful, small Northern California company and the vibrant blends & single extracts they offer. FREE SAMPLES & TASTERS WILL BE SUPPLIED! Eagle Peak Herbals is a small family business living off the grid in the high elevations of the remote northeast corner of California. Many of the herbs are grown in their organic gardens or ethically wild harvested on their land. Those herbs they cannot grow or wildcraft themselves is purchased from other small organic farms with impeccable growing practices. Their products are hand made at peak potency in small batches to insure quality, consistency and freshness.
FORT HUMBOLDT STATE HISTORIC PARK
1P Join interpreter William on an hour-long walking tour of the park. Meet at the flag pole next to the parking lot. Happening Saturdays 1P through 9/24/23. Check North Coast Redwoods Facebook page for updates. 707-445-6567
2:30P Zeta Fusion Presents: The Flower Moon Hafla, A Bellydance showcase to incite the senses, embrace the abundant blooming of spring, and welcome in the Flower Moon of May. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L Street, Arcata CA. Sliding scale $10-20 admission. Enjoy sweet treats and light refreshments. This event is a fundraiser to send local Bellydancers to Mendocino’s Middle Eastern Dance and Music Camp. Featuring choreography and performances from Zeta Fusion, Rachel Noel, Ania Vogel, Tani Serene, Maddy Croen, Paola, and more! PLUS – A Fashion Show to benefit the Redwood Raks scholarship fund. Shop pre-loved items from the curated Dance Depot at Redwood Raks.
VICTORIAN MOTHER’S DAY TEA CELEBRATION
3:30-5:30P Tea trays are stocked full of traditional British savories and sweets. Bring your mother or someone special and enjoy conversations under one of the spectacular handmade bohemian crystal chandeliers found throughout the mansion. * Each mom will receive a free cotton candy crowned mimosa. Champagne and Rose Wine available for purchase. At the Pinc Lady Mansion. Tickets HERE.
FORTUNA LIBRARY BOOK CLUB – GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING
3:30P Fortuna Library’s new book club has selected ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ by Tracy Chevalier for their May discussion. This historical novel was first published in 1999, and tells a fictionalized story behind Johannes Vermeer’s famous painting of the same name. Read more about this title in the Library’s catalog: https://humbc.na2.iiivega.com/search/card… Join us to connect with friends and neighbors who share a love of reading! Everyone is welcome to join in the discussion, and you do not have to have finished the book to attend. After the discussion, we will vote on June’s title.
4P Join artists Justin Maxon and Michelle Miller for a special Art Talk and presentation on “Field Guide to a Crisis” on view at the Morris Graves Museum of Art. Suggested donation: $5 adults, $2 seniors/students/military, Free for Humboldt Arts Council members, children under 17, and families with EBT card.
FERNDALE DANCE ACADEMY FUNDRAISER
5-8 Send the dancers to Portugal. Dinner and silent auction with live music and fun for the kids, too. To-go options.
5-9:30P All the tabletop games welcome: boardgames, card games, role playing games, indoor dexterity games! Dandar’s will have their game library on site, and you’re welcome to bring your own. Dan and Dar will be happy to make recommendations or help you learn a game. Have a game you’ve wanted to play but haven’t had enough people in one place at one time? This is the place and time to bring it! Family friendly. Raffle Prizes. Snacks and merchandise for sale. At The D Street Community Center.
Sample beverages from nearly 20 local and regional breweries including: Humboldt Cider Co., Best Day, Redwood Curtain Brewing Co., Six Rivers Brewery, Port O’ Pints Brewing Co., Lost Coast Brewery, Belching Beaver, Farmers Brewing Co., The Lagunitas Brewing Company, Eel River Brewing Company, AND MORE! Enjoy delicious treats and pub grub from the Ecos Café and various food vendors including LoCo Fish Co.! Dance to live music, explore the Zoo and visit the animals! Take home great memories with Brew at the Zoo limited edition merchandise. Doors open at 5:30 PM, Taps close at 8:00 PM. VIP includes 1-hour early entry and other special perks. All proceeds benefit the Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation, with $3 of each ticket going directly to improving the Red Panda habitat. Tickets include: Special commemorative glass, Zoo admission, Entertainment, tastes at brewery booths. Additional VIP Perks: 1-hour early admission at 4:30 PM, VIP Lanyard and access to the VIP Lounge with meal. This is a 21+ Event. No one under age 21 allowed. Cabs will be available to ensure everyone gets home safely. Also, try our local Uber drivers
6P REPFEST is our biggest FUNDRAISER of the year, help to support LIVE THEATRE IN FERNDALE and HUMBOLDT COUNTY. The evening includes a no-host bar, silent auction, dinner, entertainment and live auction. Dinner menu includes Assorted Bread Selection; Mixed Greens Salad with a poppy seed/lime vinaigrette garnished with mangos, grape tomatoes, black olives, and toasted pumpkin seeds; Roasted Potato Medley, with thyme and rosemary; Vegetable and Tofu Cilantro Ginger Coconut Risotto; Grilled Salmon Fillet with a lemon beurre blanc; Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions wrapped in Bacon with a hard cider cream sauce, finished with sautéed apples and caramelized onions; Chocolate decadence (gluten free) with a raspberry coulis drizzle. Tables and VIP Experience are available by calling the Box Office at 707-786-5483. At the Ferndale Community Center.
EUREKA CHINATOWN LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE RABBIT CELEBRATION
6-9P Join the Eureka Chinatown Project for a celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rabbit, in front of the Clarke Museum for a street festival with performances by Lion Dancers, Humboldt Taiko and more. At Clarke Plaza.
6-9P First Saturday of every month, Old Town Eureka.
Sunday 5/7
FRESHWATER GRANGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
8-11A Breakfast includes buttermilk and whole grain pancakes, ham, sausage, apple compote, scrambled eggs, along with cheese and homemade salsa, orange juice, tea and French roast coffee. Adults $10, Children $7.
8:30A-10A Friends of Headwaters sponsors a bird walk with the local wildlife biologist along the Elk River Trail. Listen to the spring migrant calls and identify resident birds on this mile walk. (707) 825-2300
9A-1P At The Warfinger Building. Enjoy delicious food, including bagels (gluten-free available) with lox and veggies, scrambled eggs, cheese blintzes, fresh fruit, juice, tea and coffee. There will be a silent auction which will include jewelry, gift certificates, community services and much more. Many thanks to local sponsors Los Bagels, Foggy Bottoms Boys, Old Town Coffee and Chocolate, Sun Valley Floral Farm, Humboldt Creamery.
BRUNCH AT ARCATA VETERANS HALL
9A-1P We’re back for our May brunch! We’ll be serving up a variety of items including: eggs, pancakes, sausage (vegan options included), bacon, hash browns, and our biscuits & gravy. Items are priced a la carte starting at $3. Enjoying our complimentary coffee? Read more about Frog Fuel by our friends at Kinetic Koffee here: https://www.kinetic-koffee.com/…/frog-fuel-patriot-series. All are welcome; we are grateful for your continued support and look forward to seeing you!
PUNTA GORDA LIGHTHOUSE AND ELEPHANT SEAL HIKE
10A-2P Punta Gorda is a favorite Lost Coast destination that offers stunning coastal scenery, an historic lighthouse, and a thriving elephant seal colony. Join Mattole Restoration Council and Friends of the Lost Coast for a free hike with BLM Archaeologist, Sharyl Kinnear-Ferris; and Dr. Dawn Goley, Professor of Zoology at Cal Poly Humboldt; for this unique outing to learn about both the history and preservation of the Punta Gorda lighthouse and the elephant seal colony that resides nearby. Space is limited. Email [email protected] to register or for more information.
10A-4P ON DISPLAY: fresh labeled wildflowers and other wild plants from all over Humboldt and Del Norte. Find out which ones are native and which ones are harmful (e.g., invasive). 1P Dessa Gunning demonstrates “Tribal Teas“ Experts will help identify your samples or photos of wild plants. See what happens inside a variety of flowers, from a pollinator’s point of view. Learn about invasive plants and more. At The Jefferson Center, Eureka.
CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY PLANT SALE
10A-3P 30 shoppers at a time, in 30 minute time slots, so sign up! Happening at Freshwater Farms Preserve on Myrtle Avenue.
A MONUMENT-AL LUNCHEON & AUCTION
12-3P Benefits the Eureka Chinatown Monument. Enjoy a delicious meal of Chinese and Japanese dishes to help fund a permanent monument in Eureka that shares the history of the former Chinatown and celebrates Humboldt’s diverse Asian American community. Silent auction.
1P Join Dessa Gunning, librarian for the Trinidad Rancheria and cultural presenter, for a demonstration of traditional teas made from wild plants during the CNPS Wildflower Show. Samples will be provided for tasting.
2P Stock Schlueter discusses his current exhibition, “Brush Work.” At The Morris Graves Museum of Art.
3-4:30P Trinidad Tai Chi Made EZ for Beginners is a 90 minute introduction to Tai Chi Chih: Joy Through Movement, simple, gentle, easy flowing moves that reduce tension. This class is a chance to “reboot” your Central Nervous System, recharge your energy source, and clean out any stale or stagnate “chi” left over from the ongoing stress of life. Relaxation, better balance, centering, grounding, and general improvement in well-being are the intended results. Come and “unplug” for an hour and a half on Sunday, May 7th, from 3 to 4:30 at 1213 Stagecoach Lane. In this beautiful setting you can reboot your body, and when you “plug back in” to your regular life, it will work better. Call Glenda Hesseltine, Certified Instructor, at 707 268 3936 for more information and directions to the peaceful location.
Thursday 5/11
BIKE TO WORK DAY AND ARCATA ENERGIZER STATION
7-9:30A May is Bike Month. The City of Arcata celebrates Bike to Work Day (or Wherever). People with regular commutes are encouraged to bike to work, but everyone traveling for any purpose is encouraged to ride a bike! Swing by the North Coast Co-Op Arcata Energizer Station in the morning for free snacks, coffee, and energy shots! De-stress with a chair massage from Loving Hands while Adventure’s Edge gives your bike a free tune-up.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OPEN HOUSE
4-6P Humboldt Distillery celebrates 10 years of business, and its Humboldt Organic Vodka winning at the 2023 Good Food Awards.
GREAT HUMBOLDT TRIVIA CHALLENGE
5:30-9P It’s your chance to win sweet, sweet glory and be the envy of your know-it-all peers! The Fifteenth Great Humboldt Trivia Challenge is Humboldt County’s premier battle of wits. It’s the most fun you can have combating a serious problem. It’s a Humboldt County tradition. And all funds raised directly support our programs in Adult Literacy, Family Literacy, and ESL. Team Registration, $5! Spectator Tickets, $5 in advance, $25 at the door! Remember to bring cash for food, drink and bids!
SCOTIA LODGE 1919 FIRE EXCAVATION AND ARTIFACTS
6-8P Spend an evening at Scotia Lodge with Nick Angeloff, of the Humboldt Historical Society. Nick is an archeology professor at Cal Poly Humboldt and will be talking about an excavation he took part in behind the current Lodge. This dig uncovered remnants of the original Inn that was destroyed by a fire in 1919. He will also be showing some artifacts from the dig. It’s free to attend and all ages are welcome.
Save the Date:
5/13 MURRAY THE MAGICIAN
5/16 BIKE MONTH HUMBOLDT MURAL RIDE
5/20 REDWOOD COAST KITE FESTIVAL AND ARTISAN’S FAIR
6/2-3 FOREST MOON FESTIVAL
6/4 FAIRY FESTIVAL
6/24-25 SUMMER ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
7/10-7/16 FORTUNA RODEO
8/12 SECOND ANNUAL ARCATA COMMUNITY FAIR
LIVE MUSIC/ETC/COMEDY/THEATER
Looking for a live show? We’re updating this page constantly, trying to include all of the local venues we can find, with their latest events listed in an easy-to-read way. There continues to be more and more happenings throughout Humboldt including a huge variety of music, comedy, open mics, outdoor venues, trivia and more.
JUST FOR KIDS
This list of ideas of ways to keep your kids happy includes a wide variety of options all over Humboldt.
ONGOING EVENTS
Ongoing events are the backbone of our community’s offerings. Click through to find the list broken down by each town/city and see what kind of ongoing happenings, workshops, classes, etc are in the works where you live.
STAY BUSY, LEARN A SKILL, MEET SOMEONE NEW!
VOLUNTEER/DONATE
Our amazing local non-profits are always hosting an array of events that benefit the people and land of our community. We’re lucky to have so many powerful and supportive groups that keep the backbone of Humboldt alive and well. Consider offering a few hours of your time, donating cash or goods or participating in a fundraiser for any number of our community organizations.
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