There’s a hopeful energy in the air as the sun starts shining a bit more and the days seem noticeably longer. Humboldt is out and about cautiously optimistic about the changing of the seasons, full aquifers, and green things sprouting up all over the place. Green is what Humboldt does best!
Special Events This Weekend…
Friday 4/14
12N-8P On-site registration opens at noon. Hall with vendor booths, student bird art contest entries, silent auction, festival merchandise opens at 3P. 15 field trips throughout day. Free opening reception, 5-6:30P Free lectures on reintroduction of California condors to northern California by Yurok Tribal representatives Tiana Williams-Claussen and Chris West, 6:30-8P Info/registration in link.
SPRING GUIDED WALKS AT FOUNDERS GROVE
2-3P Learn about the park’s cultural and natural history while being in it. This walk is 0.6 miles long on a flat ADA trail. Meet at the Founders Grove picnic area/parking lot. Free. Happening again 4/22, 4/29.
3-5P Heart’s Leap Wines of Arcata has their tasting room at Almquist Lumber Company, but you don’t have to drive to Arcata to taste their wines. Winemaker Kevin will be pouring a selection of their wines at the Eureka Co-op. Open to the public, must be 21 years of age to participate.
4-8P This Arts! Arcata were welcoming the coming of Spring in the best way possible. The Arcata Plaza is officially welcoming three new businesses to the community! Bell and Hook, JuJubees, and Peaches and Pearls will all be opening their doors to welcome our wonderful community. To celebrate Arcata Main Street will be closing off part of H Street on the Plaza to throw a party! On April 14th there will be something for everyone down on the Plaza! Tanya the TeaFairy will be bringing her bubble machine and doing balloon sculptures and facing painting for all the children to enjoy while mom and dad browse through JuJuBees – Arcata’s newest consignment shop specifically for kids. Hooked and Kettle Corn will be serving up yummy treats for all to enjoy while strolling downtown. Stop into Bell & Hook and check out all the men’s gifts on offer before letting loose at the Peaches and Pearls Drag show! Out on H Street, you can find Yemay’s Apothecary and The Bismuth Wizard keeping the vibrations high with herbal remedies and supplements and gorgeous lab-grown Bismuth crystals. Enjoy some live music and authentic LA-style street tacos courtesy of Mr. Taco! And hey with all the crazy weather we’ve been having it might be a good idea to doublecheck the gutters on your property and LeafFilter Gutter Protection will be tabling and able to answer all your questions! Off the Plaza, Umpqua Bank will be showcasing work from the Sunday Morning Painting Group. The Sanctuary will be hosting artwork from Cal Poly Humboldt graduating artists. This exhibition highlights 10 Emerging Artists and will feature works from; Melodie Sidhu, Bridget Langholz, Melissa Lefebvre, Madeleine Fisher, Alisa Ibyadullin, Sean Grimes, Catalina Carlton, Jolie Chaidez, Emily Rune, and Sonia Sanchez. Spring in Arcata is looking bright! We can’t wait to party of the Plaza with our community!
5-9P COME PLAY BINGO & HAVE A BLAST! Sponsored by Rio Dell-Scotia Kiwanis is back and it’s going to be bigger & better than ever! Dinner & a social hour begins at the River Lodge in Fortuna at 5:00pm on Friday, April 14. Bingo starts promptly at 6:30P Pre-Sale tickets are $40 & gets you a delicious dinner & 10 Bingo cards!!! $50 at the door! Drinks will be available for purchase! Featuring a LUCKY SUNRISE! Dinner includes a custom Nacho Bar, 1 Free beverage, & dessert! Dutch Raffle!!!
6:30-9P $6 adult, $5 for ages 17 and under. All ages. First-come, first-served. No pre-registration needed. Maximum of 75 skaters. At the Eureka Municipal Auditorium.
7:30P The Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre at Cal Poly Humboldt presents “Dance Visions 2023”, an annual spring dance concert, featuring 44 dancers and ten dances in the diverse styles of ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, and Middle Eastern. Faculty members Linda Maxwell, Shoshanna, and Carrie Walpole have choreographed dances, along with Cal Poly Humboldt dance alum Jonny Wisan. Student choreographers include Breanna Donlon, Angel Harvey, Helinna Leone, Thi Samelson, Calvin Tjosaas. The concert is under the direction of faculty members Linda Maxwell and Carrie Walpole.
Saturday 4/15
6A A BioBlitz is a community effort to record as many species as possible at a designated location and time. Last year we recorded 185 species and we’re ready to top that this year. Come wander around campus on your own, with your friends, or join one of these focus groups led by CR faculty and other experts: Depart from SCI 102 at…Birds – 7A / Fish (in the CR ponds) – 9A / Amphibians – 10A / Trees and Shrubs – 11A / Fungi – 12N / Lichens and Bryophytes – 1P For more information and FAQs see: https://www.redwoods.edu/BioBlitz
7A-8:30P On-site registration opens at 7A Hall opens 10A. 19 field trips, workshops throughout day. Silent Auction closes at 7P. Banquet, 5-6:45P. Keynote by Lisa Ballance and Robert Pitman on booby research on Clipperton Island, 7-8:30P Info/registration in link.
9A-12P MARK YOUR CALENDARS to Launch your Garden this Spring with some FREE quality compost at our 4th Annual Spring Garden Giveaway in partnership with the City of Eureka, Recology Humboldt County, Redwood Community Action Agency, and the North Coast Community Garden Collaborative! Join us and grab some free compost, seeds, and more! Note that everything is first-come, first-served, so be prepared! Please bring something to haul your compost, whether bags or buckets or a truck bed or trailer; it’s totally up to you. We will have some shovels available, but we encourage you to bring your own if you have one. In addition to compost, we will have plants and seeds and we encourage you to bring your own to exchange! This year all plants and seeds will be inside and there will be two compost lines, one for smaller loads like buckets and bags and one for larger loads like truck beds and trailers. We look forward to helping you kick off your spring garden!
10A-1P Come learn about jobs available in Humboldt County. At the Sequoia Conference Center, Eureka.
PLANT WALK AT THE ARCATA MARSH WITH SUSAN MARIE
10A-12N Join herbalist Susan Marie at the Arcata Marsh to explore what Spring herbal allies are growing! We will learn how to safely identify medicinal plants, ethical harvesting techniques, and what to do with the plants once you have harvested them. This class is family-friendly and is sure to be a good time! Bring a plant id book/field guide if you have one! You can register with payment by calling Moonrise Herbs at 707-822-5296. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This one will fill up fast!
SPRING GUIDED WALKS AT GOULD GROVE
10:30-11:30A 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. Happening again on 4/29, 5/22.
SPIRIT MEDICINES SPRING ART CLASS: ELK SKIN MOCCASIN WORKSHOP
11A-5P Spirit Medicines Folk Healing Center in Eureka, CA. Join Xochiketzalli for a creative, hands-on art class & learn how to make your own soft sole Elkskin Moccasins. In the medium level art class, learn to make your own moccasins. With all the materials & tools provided, hand cut and stitch up your very own elkskin moccs. We will be working both inside a yurt studio to begin, but as well you can sit outside in the sun or in the 18′ tipi. + Bring your own lunch. Hot herbal tea will be provided. Sign up now for one of the 6 seats available. Register at www.xochiketzalli.com/schedule $125
11A This will be the first rescue and recovery class to prep for the 2023 fishing season. I will go over gear, conditions, weather, and how to do a solo and assisted rescue. After the onshore class we will launch from Woodley Island and practice. Bring your gear if you plan to do the practice. This is a free class I do to help promote safety on the water.
12-4P The Humboldt Grange has an assortment of flowers, food and grains to share with the community. Come and bring your seed and see what we have for the sharing. This event is free and open to the public.
SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT COMMUNITY FIRE CELEBRATION
2-6P Please join us on for this FREE family-friendly community event. We will have live music, food, many raffle prizes, a Kidzone and Fire Trucks! We are celebrating a string of recent successes for our southern Humboldt fire community. This event is FREE but you’ll want to bring some cash for a chance to win one of our many great Raffle Prizes. Click the link for more information.
1P Come support local makers and artisans at our Spring Makers Market this Saturday! Food and drinks available at our Lobby Bar.
4:30P @ The Fortuna Dog Park WE DO THESE EVENTS TO OFFER A CONVENIENT AND AFFORDABLE OPTION TO KEEP YOUR CATS AND DOGS HEALTHY.
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED JUST WALK UP. Nails Trimming $10 – $5 for Seniors
Ears & Teeth Cleaning $10 Bubble Package $25 ($50 value) includes nail
trim and buffing, ear cleaning, paw balm and scented spritz, plus teeth-brushing
ONLY SKIN DEEP: DREAMING (IS AN ART)
5-7P A Performance and Visual Art Exhibition for Humboldt County creators of Indigenous, Pan African, Latinx, Asian and Mixed Heritage. This performance will explore the fascinating, intimidating, undeniable role of DREAMS in our lives. Do you dream? What do you dream off? What do our collective dreams looks, smell, feel, sound, taste like? Is there value in chasing that which seems to be out of reach? We’ll ask ourselves these and more questions during this amazing collaboration with Only Skin Deep artists. 661-748-5921 Another show is happening at SYNAPSIS, Eureka at 6:30-9 the same evening.
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT ATHLETICS’ CELEBRITY DINNER & SPORTS AUCTION
5-9P The 37th Annual Lumberjack Athletics Sports Auction and Celebrity Dinner is almost here! Join us for a memorable night with three-time baseball World Series Champion, Jeremy Affeldt, as we raise money to support student-athlete scholarships. This event promises to be an unforgettable night of fun, entertainment, and, of course, sports. Our auction will feature a wide range of items and unique experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. What makes this auction truly special is that all proceeds will go towards supporting our student-athletes at Cal Poly Humboldt.
BEHIND THE SCENES: BEAR HABITAT
5:30-7:30P The Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation are offering an exclusive first look at the new American black bear and coyote habitat. Guests at the April 15 event will walk through the new exhibit, learn along with Zoo educators and animal care staff, and get inside access to the habitat before the bears call it home. Some of the designers and builders who created the one-of-a-kind habitat will be available to talk about their work. There will be special, bear-themed small bites and desserts by Ecos Café as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included in the $100 per person ticket. This is a very limited ticket opportunity with less than 100 tickets remaining. All proceeds support Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation and their education and conservation mission. Tickets are available in link.
7:30P The Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre at Cal Poly Humboldt presents “Dance Visions 2023”, an annual spring dance concert, featuring 44 dancers and ten dances in the diverse styles of ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, and Middle Eastern. Faculty members Linda Maxwell, Shoshanna, and Carrie Walpole have choreographed dances, along with Cal Poly Humboldt dance alum Jonny Wisan. Student choreographers include Breanna Donlon, Angel Harvey, Helinna Leone, Thi Samelson, Calvin Tjosaas. The concert is under the direction of faculty members Linda Maxwell and Carrie Walpole.
VAVAVOOM PRESENTS NAUGHTY EVER AFTER
7P VaVaVoom Burlesque Vixens present, “Naughty Ever After”, a burlesque revue featuring twists to some of your favorite beloved classics. This show is on Saturday, April 15th and located at North Coast Repertory Theater – 300 5th Street, Eureka CA. Doors open at 7P and the show starts at 8:00P. This show is for attendees 21 years of age and over only, please.
SPRING FLING – AT THE HISTORIC EAGLE HOUSE
9P-3A Burningleaf and Fraktal Productions present! Spring Fling at the Historic Eagle House. Three live bands in the Ballroom! Six Dj’s in the Clubhouse! Chill Zone and Tea lounge by Tea Hehe! Vip bar and lounge in Tavern 1888! Cannabis promotional vendors by ASK FOR HUMBOLDT! MUSIC: 9pm-3am BALLROOM LIVE: High Step Society (Portland) Saloon Ensemble (Portland) Banshee Tree (Colorado) Visuals by Marmalade Sky THE CLUBHOUSE STAGE : Marjo Lak, Divinity, Pressure, Soul Party Crew with DJ Red, Funky T Rex and Philly Fresh Get a Room by calling 707-444-3344 Ticket price options are available!
Sunday 4/16
7A-2P On-site registration opens at 7A. Hall open 10A-2P. 18 field trips, workshops throughout day. Free family nature crafts by nonprofit and governmental groups, 10:30A-1P. Info/registration in link.
10A-7P At Redwood Harley Davidson in Eureka. Come for vendors, food, car and bike show.
SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE AND & GARDEN CELEBRATION
10A-4P Spring is perfect for planting. Come stock up on native plants at Friends of the Lost Coast’s Native Plant Sale & Garden Celebration in Whitethorn. A wide selection of flowering native annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and grasses are available. Professional Landscaper, Cheryl Lisin, will be on hand to consult and the fun will include garden tours, kid’s activities, and refreshments. The Native Plant Sale & Garden Celebration is at the Lost Coast Education Center, 768 Shelter Cove Road. Look for the sign that says Native Plants!
NOAH’S ARK ANIMAL HAVEN & RESCUE ANIMAL VACCINE CLINIC
12:30-2:30P Noah’s Ark Animal Haven & Rescue is holding a free vaccine clinic at the Mateel Community Center Parking Lot in SoHum. This is a donation based vaccine clinic that will include other services for a fee such as microchipping, nail trimming, and deworming. Feel free to text 510-846-3624 to register your animal or ask questions! Registration is not required. We will be providing DHPP vaccines for dogs and FVRCP vaccines for cats. These vaccines protect against the main viruses that attack dogs and cats! We will not have Rabies at this clinic. No cards, cash or check to the rescue for added services. Please make sure dogs are on a leash and cats are in carriers or we can’t help! All welcome but breeders. Rain or shine! We will set up in the lower parking lot. There will be 2-4 ladies volunteering for this clinic with a fold out table, some supplies/documents on the table, and maybe a couple chairs.
ONLY SKIN DEEP: DREAMING (IS AN ART)
1:30-4P A Performance and Visual Art Exhibition for Humboldt County creators of Indigenous, Pan African, Latinx, Asian and Mixed Heritage. This performance will explore the fascinating, intimidating, undeniable role of DREAMS in our lives. Do you dream? What do you dream off? What do our collective dreams looks, smell, feel, sound, taste like? Is there value in chasing that which seems to be out of reach? We’ll ask ourselves these and more questions during this amazing collaboration with Only Skin Deep artists. 661-748-5921
2-3P Come join us at Rohner park to trade some plants! Bring seeds, starters, cuttings, mature plants, or anything else you want to swap for something new!
2P The Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre at Cal Poly Humboldt presents “Dance Visions 2023”, an annual spring dance concert, featuring 44 dancers and ten dances in the diverse styles of ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, and Middle Eastern. Faculty members Linda Maxwell, Shoshanna, and Carrie Walpole have choreographed dances, along with Cal Poly Humboldt dance alum Jonny Wisan. Student choreographers include Breanna Donlon, Angel Harvey, Helinna Leone, Thi Samelson, Calvin Tjosaas. The concert is under the direction of faculty members Linda Maxwell and Carrie Walpole.
HOUSE OF FLOWERS: DRAG SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA
4P A House Ball style drag show representing the local drag houses. Hosted by Val De Flores. Doors atP Show atP Meet the Queens at 8P. Advance tickets at Eventbrite.
MONDAY 4/17
6P Troy Nicolini with the National Weather Service presents information to help you survive if a tsunami strikes while you are on the water in your kayak or boat. He will also share personal research regarding waves and erosion around Humboldt Bay. Troy has been with the National Weather Service office in Eureka for 25 years where he has led research on wave forecasting models and has worked to improve the region’s readiness for tsunamis. At the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center.
LUMBERJACK DAYS
4/17-28 Celebrate the return of Lumberjack Days with six afternoons of live music including The Original Wailers, hip-hop star Quaodad 400, garage rockers L.A. Witch, the reggaetón of La Doña, the Americana of Gabe Lee and the blues of GA-20.
TUESDAY 4/18
GOGREEN FINANCING WORKSHOP FOR CONTRACTORS
7:30-8:45A The Redwood Coast Energy Authority is inviting local contractors to an early morning workshop to learn about financing options for homeowners and businesses who wish to invest in energy upgrades. Breakfast will be included at 7:30A for those attending in-person at RCEA’s office, 633 3rd St. in Eureka. The workshop will go from 8-8:45A and will also be on Zoom. Administered by the State of California, GoGreen Financing provides numerous benefits for both contractors and property owners. For complete information and the Zoom link, please visit the link for more info.
10A-12P Come join us for an informal Coffee with the Commanders at the Café Court of the Bayshore mall. Thank you to Bayshore Mall for graciously hosting this event. Hosted by Eureka Police Department.
WEDNESDAY 4/19
KALI AKUNO DISCUSSION AND BOOK SIGNING
6-8P Eureka Books is so excited to host Kali Akuno, co-founder and co-director of Cooperation Jackson! Akuno’s latest book is “Jackson Rising Redux”, and is being hailed as “a work in progress building the capacity of people to exercise power” by author Richard Moser. Message or call us to order a copy of “Jackson Rising Redux” or pick up a copy at the event. Discussion and Book Signing will begin at 6P. This is a free event and we look forward to seeing you!
THURSDAY 4/20
10:30A-12:30P A panel of journalists, media professors and cannabis studies experts, moderated by CalMatters CEO Neil Chase, explores and critiques media coverage of cannabis-related stories. Telling the stories of regulated and unregulated cannabis provides an entry point for a larger discussion of the role of journalism in a democratic society. A networking session with a complementary light lunch will take place 11:30-12:30 for attendees and panelists. Please register at link. This event is produced as a partnership with CalMatters and Cal Poly Humboldt’s journalism and (coming soon) cannabis studies programs.
4P Please join The Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center for the “Legacy Farmers Showcase” (21+, educational only, no onsite sales). This will be an intimate lounge where you can meet some of Humboldt County’s legacy craft cannabis farmers, hear stories about their farms and what makes their products unique and special, their origin and heritage. These artisanal farms help form the backbone of the cannabis movement. Plant Habit will be supplying the ambiance with a pop-up market as part of our “Legacy Farmers Showcase” lounge. Be sure to get some greenery for your home/office (houseplants) while mingling with legacy farmers. Tree Nug Farms and Lonnie Whitlow BBQ will be here making their own smoke out serving some of the best BBQ around the entire region, the Mateel kitchen will prepare some very special treats, plus beer and wine will be available at our upstairs bar. We’ll be announcing onsite special contests with prizes that you won’t want to miss out on. Some of these contests will be a great opportunity to show off your Humboldt skills! Doors open to the public at 4pm, come early to relax and mingle in our outdoor lounge, listening to DJ Irie Adina spin live tunes while you eat and drink to your content. This is an all-ages event with the exception of the “Legacy Farmers Showcase” lounge which is a separate area for 21+ with a valid ID. Tickets are $25 available at the gate only. 12 and under free (must be accompanied by an adult). Concert runs as follows: 7 o’clock Kurrency King 7:45 Kulcha Knox 8:30 Kava Jah 9:15 Junior Toots
HUMBOLDT INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST
4/20-4/23 Four nights of original short films from all over the world in animation, documentary, experimental and narrative categories. Plus, visiting artist talks and workshops.
THE HUMBOLDT CIRCUS PRESENTS CLOWNSPIRACY
7:47P $10, $8 student. Three nights of clowny cryptids, big top bigfoots and entertaining extraterrestrials. Be hypnotized by jugglers and flow artists alike in a looking glass landscape. For audiences age 18 and over. Tickets available at the door. Cash only. Receive a $1 discount with a costume or handbill.
Save the Date:
4/23-30 ANNUAL REDWOOD POETRY FESTIVAL
THRU 5/31 WHALE WATCHING KAYAK TOURS
6/18 FERNSTOCK 2023 A BATTLE OF BANDS
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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