Malia Matsumoto and Lush Newton of The Art Center.
Photo by Heidi Bazán-Beltrán
1. Clean air and perfect temperature: Fortuna’s summer temperature is usually from the high 6o’s mid 70’s. Known as Sunny Fortuna, our weather is perfect for outdoor recreation.
2. Surround yourself in nature: enjoy the serene un-touched Redwoods or drive minutes to the beautiful Pacific ocean.
3. Quaint, clean & safe hotels: Fortuna offers several lovely hotels conveniently located off Highway 101 that offer pet friendly options & pools.
4. Fun family friendly annual events: Each year our summer fun starts in July with the Fortuna Rodeo, then the exciting Redwood AutoXpo, Hops in Humboldt, and finishes with the Apple Harvest Festival in October.
5. Come rest, relax, and rejuvenate: enjoy time away from the hustle and bustle of the big city and take a break from traffic!
Toasty on the Coast
THERE IT IS — just enough of a brr in the air to justify cozying up. Put some mileage on that sweater collection and meet us in Humboldt County for fall and winter fun. We know all the best places and people …
And bears! Meet Tule, the sweet rescued black bear that’s won all our hearts over at the Sequoia Park Zoo. We’ll take you to his enclosure to see how he learns from enrichment activities and hear from the animal experts who care for him. We challenge you not to smile when he sits like Winnie the Pooh.
Speaking of enrichment, have we got a full itinerary for you and everyone in your party. Peruse our Perfect Trips to find out about fishing for surfperch on the Mad River or hopping in the saddle for some horseback riding. Discerning collectors will want to know where the hot spots are, whether for works by local artists or holiday ornaments. We’ll show you where to take your little Pokémonsters for some old-school baseball card collecting, too.
You don’t visit a rural county to eat a light breakfast. We’re getting serious about pancakes, biscuits and hash browns over at McIntosh Farm Country Store, where the local eggs and smoked meats raise the bar for the first meal of the day. Then, we’ll take you to Siam Orchid, where the
fresh take on Thai favorites will warm your bones and brighten your palate. Pro-tip: Don’t skip dessert.
The Humboldt Cra Spirits tasting room is a hidden gem — not a bar but a place to sample the locally made vodka, gin, rye and, especially around the holidays, liqueur made with local Dick Taylor Cra Chocolate. Meet the folks who make it and take my advice: Grab a bottle for the s’more cocktail recipe.
Do you have people to shop for? (Is one of them you?) Find your new and natural fragrance at Tulip. You can stop and smell the luxurious scents and even customize one for yourself … or whomever. A more rugged but still stylish vibe reigns over at Bell & Hook, with gi s and bespoke items for the adventurer, armchair or otherwise.
And finally, whenever you’re in the county, flip to the maps to get the lay of the land and the extended Calendar section for what’s going on across the region.
Stay toasty.
— Jennifer Fumiko Cahill
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
KIMBERLY WEAR (she/her) is the North Coast Journal’s digital editor who, despite living in Humboldt County for more than two decades, still considers anything below 72 degrees to be sweater weather.
CARLY WIPF (she/her) is a freelance reporter and photographer living in Eureka. Before making her way to the Lost Coast, she graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Journalism and reported on communities across Northern California. When she is not writing, she can be found exploring Humboldt County’s beautiful trails and devouring croissant sandwiches.
Tule Finds a Home
Orphaned as a cub, a black bear grows up in Sequoia Park Zoo
By Kimberly Wear • Photographs by Mark Larson
WATCHING THE YOUNG BLACK BEAR named Tule scampering up redwood trees, hanging out in a hammock or playing in the pond in the enclosure at the Sequoia Park Zoo, visitors might be surprised to learn about his difficult start to life.
Now a healthy, playful yearling with a perhaps unsurprising fondness for honey, Tule has come a long way since he was found all alone in 2022 on Tule River Nation Reservation in Tulare County.
Just a few weeks old and a little bundle of fur weighing a mere 3.7 pounds, Tule was brought to the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Center to be nursed back to health a er a several-days-long attempt to reunite the cub with his mother was unsuccessful.
Suffering from multiple health issues, specialists from across the world were consulted about what the zoo described as Tule’s “unique case” during his year-long recovery at the center.
Today, bare patches on Tule’s back and hindquarters are the only vestiges of the medical conditions he faced, with Sequoia Park Zoo Animal Curator Amanda Auston explaining the bald spots are “residual scar tissue from the severe skin infection he suffered as a cub.”
While those may be evident to visitors, Auston says his “patchy appearance” doesn’t cause any problems for the young bear, especially in Eureka’s relatively mild climate.
“In fact, his coat is overall very healthy and he takes supplements to help support healthy hair and skin,” she says, noting the animal care team closely monitors him and “are able to note and address any concerns that may arise, and we are pleased to report that Tule is doing great.”
But because Tule will never be able to grow back his full coat — an impediment to survival in the wild — officials with the California Department Fish and Wildlife deemed him unsuitable for release.
During his time at the wildlife care center in Tahoe, Tule was raised with another cub named Noni. Like Tule,
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Tule the black bear forages for food treats in his enclosure at the Sequoia Park Zoo.
Noni was discovered orphaned in the Oak Run area of Shasta County, about 20 miles east of Redding.
While Tule’s health issues prevented a return to the wild, in Noni’s case it was because she never showed an appropriate fear of humans, despite efforts by the care team to prepare her for release.
During their recovery, the two formed a tight bond, “a relationship similar to what sibling cubs might have as they grow up playing and exploring in the wild,” Auston says.
Sequoia Park Zoo
3414 W St, Eureka redwoodzoo.org (707) 441-4263
Winter Hours
(Oct. – March): Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday-Sunday last entry at 4:30 p.m.
Below: Sequoia Park Zoo sta member
Erin Corrigan places food treats around Tule’s enclosure before he is released into the enclosure. Corrigan places food for the bear several times a day. Below right: Tule investigates a pumpkin containing le uce.
So when the time came for Tule and Noni to find a permanent home, the pair were brought together in May of 2023 to the Sequoia Park Zoo, which had recently completed a new bear habitat.
On their arrival, the young bears joined more than 150 other denizens at not only the oldest zoo in California — having been established in 1907 — but also one of the smallest in the nation to be accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The two quickly developed a following among zoo visitors, who delighted in watching the pair grow up before their eyes but, unfortunately, Noni died in October despite two emergency surgeries a er a blockage caused by connective tissue caused substantial damage to her colon.
The announcement of Noni’s passing prompted an outpouring of support from people near and far, who shared pictures, videos and their favorite memories of watching the orphaned yearlings’ playful escapades, while sending well wishes to zoo staff and Tule.
With many people asking whether another bear will be brought in as a companion for Tule, Auston says that while Noni and Tule were the first bears in the
new habitat, “it was designed with the capacity to care for several animals, including more bears and coyote in the future.”
“We work closely with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) on the placement of rehabilitated animals, and we will coordinate with them when they have non-releasable wildlife in need of a home,” she says. “Typically, these placements occur in late spring or early summer and depend entirely on CDFW and the rehabilitation organization.”
Auston says the zoo staff appreciates the concern expressed for Tule in the wake of Noni’s loss.
“While we think that Tule probably misses Noni’s companionship, he has kept to his busy bear schedule and seems to be adjusting to this new normal,” she says, adding that “Tule’s zoomies have slowed down a bit, but zookeepers report that Tule is foraging and eating well, interacting with enrichment, climbing trees and splashing in the pond.”
In general, Auston says, “Tule has a very calm personality and is the master of the classic Pooh Bear sit,” but is also “inquisitive, playful and very smart.”
She says it was “not important or necessary for Noni and Tule to stay together, as they would naturally mature and go their separate ways in the wild,” but notes the two — which she dubbed “the dynamic duo” — had “a clear bond and compatibility” that the zoo was “happy to foster.”
“Even before Noni’s passing, the bears were playing together less and spending more time foraging,” Auston says. “During the fall, bears experience a seasonal change known as ‘hyperphagia’ in which they become ravenous and bulk up in preparation for winter. Although Tule will never experience food scarcity at the zoo, his bear biology is telling him to keep searching for
food as winter approaches.”
She adds that one of the big changes animal care staff has noticed is that “Tule now has no sense of urgency.”
On his own, “Tule is much slower working on his enrichment and foraging for food,” Auston says. “He was already a very laid-back bear.”
Meanwhile, zoo staff have been spending additional time with Tule, “including offering to play, creating enriching opportunities and training new behaviors.”
“Tule is a smart bear, and he has been highly engaged in the training sessions where he works with zookeepers to learn behaviors that help him participate in his care, such as sitting on a scale, showing his paws and sticking out his tongue,” she says.
“Tule has also been initiating playtime with his zookeepers, and he will frequently seek them out to play in the hose when they are cleaning and servicing the habitat,” Auston adds. “Tule seems to be interested in spending more time with animal care staff, and he can o en be found lounging on the patio where he has a good view of zookeeper activities in his area.”
As with all the animals under their care, she says, the staff create enrichment activities to “encourage and challenge natural instincts and behaviors.”
In the case of Tule, Auston says, the staff engage him by hiding food around in the habitat and providing “special puzzle feeders that stimulate natural foraging behaviors and create opportunities for engagement and activity.”
In addition, the staff provides Tule with “interactive toys like firehose hammocks, tire swings and floating balls, and natural items like rotting logs, melting ice and running water,” Auston says. “Enrichment can also change depending on the season and may include creating opportunities for playing in water during the summer and presenting different bedding materials for denning in winter.”
The bear habitat itself also plays an important role, she says, which was designed to play into the animals’ natural instincts, allowing Tule to behave as he would in the wild without promptings of the human kind.
That includes the tall redwood trees for climbing and an elaborate water feature designed and built by local resident Ben Goulart of the Waterfall Guy to provide running water for play and drinking.
In addition, she says the “size and diversity of their habitat” gives Tule the option of moving to a place out of public view if he wants a place to feel safe and comfortable for a midday nap.
While new bears may be on the horizon, don’t get
any hopes up for the pitter-patter of tiny bear paws in the future.
“As cute as baby bears are, there is no shortage of American black bears in the wild or in human care, and there is no need for a breeding program in zoos,” Auston says. “We want to remain available as a home for wild bears who cannot be returned to the wild.”
While the ultimate goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to prepare animals of any kind for release into the wild, that’s not always possible, Auston says, as was the case with Tule, Noni and an assortment of other animals that also call the Sequoia Park Zoo home — from a blinded northern spotted owl named “Winky” to ravens, raccoons and a bald eagle.
Instead, rescued animals like Tule take on a new role as ambassadors for their species.
“The mission of the Sequoia Park Zoo is to inspire conservation of the natural world by instilling wonder, respect, and passion for wildlife, and we go about that in so many ways,” Auston says. “At the zoo, we have the privilege of getting to know the personalities and stories of individual animals, and our community develops deep connections with these special animal ambassadors.”
She notes studies show that “people who make strong connections to animals are o en inspired to help protect them and want to see their species thrive in the wild.”
“One important way that we meet our mission is by sharing how people can practice conservation locally and support and coexist with our native animals — because wildlife doesn’t always see the boundaries between human spaces and ‘the wild,’” Auston says.
Visit Tule and his fellow Sequoia Park Zoo residents at 3414 W St. in Eureka, Tuesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tule the black bear at the Sequoia Park Zoo.
Perfect Trips for Fall and Winter
By Meg Wall-Wild
It’s time for some seasonal exuberance that won’t let the rains keep you from enjoying all Humboldt has to o er!
The long nights give you plenty of time to redecorate your snug abode with a painting by your favorite local artist you’ve had your eye on, or a sophisticated mid-century vase in just the right shade of orange. Hanging pictures is hungry work. Take advantage of the fruitful partnerships that sing the mantra of local sustainable Humboldt so you can find your favorite gourmet yummies in the jar or on a sandwich ready to savor. Buying local is no longer a chore but a pleasurable way to keep your hard-earned dollars in Humboldt. Don’t forget to check online for up-to-date hours and ways to stretch those bucks with special perks.
Those greenbacks can go a long way. Load your calendar up with affordable performances while supporting up-and-coming artists. Take the kids out for some big boba fun before you hit the trails. Send the East Coast aunt some pictures of West Coast family fun. From tall trees to long beaches, there is so much to see and do! Got your raincoat handy?
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Cheatham Grove redwoods in Grizzly Creek State Park. PHOTO BY MARK LARSON
Outdoorsy Types
Nestled in a silver horseshoe bend of the Van Duzen River, Cheatham Grove (14663 CA-36, Carlo a, east of Van Duzen River Bridge) is one of eight redwood groves in Grizzly Creek State Park (16949 CA-36, $8 day use fee). Separated from the main park by 4 miles, Cheatham is a quiet haven, a stand of ancient old growth trees considered so lovely it escaped logging. An easy .7-mile trail loops through the towering redwoods. Got a fishing license? The sparkling Van Duzen beckons. Bridge the generations and show your young Jedi where a certain rebel princess and her brother once sped through the redwoods.
Walk on the wild side. The north spit of Humboldt Bay can kick up a fuss when it wants, and it is the Season of the King. King tide that is! With the winter full moon comes the highest of tides. Even without royal sightings the long beach is perfect for morning walks or sunset strolls. Handy parking is located along New Navy Beach Road from Samoa Power Pole Beach to the je y where you can watch the waves force themselves through the narrow chute to Humboldt Bay. Or hang out on the bayside and see if you can catch a glimpse of
↑ Dri wood on Mad River Beach. PHOTO BY MARK LARSON
← Iconic redwoods in Cheatham Grove.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
harbor seals. Like all wild things, it is not a good idea to turn your back on the ocean even if moody monarchs are not involved. A regular serf (I mean surf!) took out part of the T Parking Lot in April. Consider yourself warned.
An out of the way gem is o en overlooked, and Mad River Beachand Boat Ramp is such a gem. Tucked away at the north edge of the Arcata flats, the four-mile drive from Guintoli Lane and 101 follows straight farm lanes (read: narrow so use caution) with right angle turns. Take the boat and hit the river. Or sit on the ramp embankment and observe the waterbirds as herons and ducks feed side by side. The sands took over one park access, its post still poking up with a hint of gate, leaving a dune to surmount before you reach miles of flat beach. Or use the dunes to get in your cardio for free. Grab your rods and enjoy surfperch fishing. Four miles north is the mouth of the Mad River, where you can observe sea lions from a respectful distance (make sure your pup is leashed). If so inspired, you can walk 10 plus miles to the north je y of Humboldt Bay. Major hike or gentle stroll? The choice is yours. The gates lock at sunset so remember that beach time is relative.
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↑ A cruise ship enters Humboldt Bay as seen from the North Je y. ↓ Dramatic waves at North Je y beach.
PHOTOS BY MARK LARSON
Foodies
Not willing to sit still as they distill, Steve and Amy Bohner debuted Alchemy Distillery Pop Ups (330 S G St., Arcata, CA). Builders by day and masters of spirits by night, they labor over the smooth Boldt small batch bourbons and gins. Their clear whiskey is an improvement over your daddy’s mason jar cornmash, so much that it refuses to be discontinued. The distillery is a full production site with a tasting room that is only open to the public for special events. Talented chefs from Humboldt and beyond take over about twice per month, giving you the opportunity to enjoy world cuisine without leaving Humboldt. Tempted by New American or Thai fusion paired with the perfect cra cocktail? Keep your eyes on Alchemy’s social media or newsle er to get the heads up on upcoming special releases or collaborations with local producers like Humboldt Regeneration’s malt vinegar. Need another reason to go? Absinthe fountain. Vive la Belle Epoque!
Honeycomb Co ee (431 First Ave., Blue Lake, CA, (707) 667-6015) makes sure the good people of Blue Lake are not le wanting. Keiko Sugata bakes delicious treats like zucchini mu ns and serves them up with smooth blends from local roasters Kinetic Ko ee. Honeycomb’s la es fly out the window (figuratively, not literally!) and the flavored lemonades are not far behind. Get there early to snag a chocolate chip cookie. They sell out quick! Take a stroll around the block to soak in some lovely historic architecture as you sip your frothy delight. Or just sit in the town square across the street. You may need to dip back for another mu n.
If you are on the run, Stu’s Brews Drive-Thru (71 W Fourth St., Eureka, (707) 798-1770) is an easy way to spoil yourself. Stu’s uses local delights to create their o erings. The best-selling Hum Yum Caramel La e will change your life. Order online to save time. Got the time? Take your order down to the harbor and watch the birds work to catch their meal as you savor Stu’s Cheddar BST with Larrupin mustard sauce. You drooling yet? Maybe your partner will let you have a bite of their chicken and pesto croissant. Or stop by again tomorrow for another cup of Northbound Co ee with the perfect amount of cream and sugar, unless you prefer straight high octane of course. Frequent flyers earn reward points, and if you are lucky, you can be like Jordyn and have a sandwich named in your honor! That’s the one that comes smeared with the perfect spicy heat (gentle enough for us lightweights) of Diane’s Sweet Heat Blackberry Habanero Jam.
↑ A pop-up event at Alchemy Distillery, pairs food with artisan cocktails.
↓ Honeycomb Co ee's salted chocolate chip cookie plays nicely with a cappuccino. HUMBOLDT INSIDER PHOTOS
1 Aztec Grill, 875 Main St. (inside Chevron), (707) 725-4269
18 Kome Sushi, 679 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-8899
19 La Costa, 664 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-9416
20 Las Cazuelas Restaurant and Cantina, 435 N. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-2431
21 L’s Kitchen, 1260 Main St., (707) 726-7779
22 Little Caesar’s Pizza, 898 Main St., (707) 682-6387
23 Locha’s Restaurant, 751 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 682-6022
24 Loncheria Mi Pueblito, (food truck) 140 S. Fortuna Blvd., (Ace parking lot)
FORTUNA
25 McDonald’s, 761 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-9530
26 Mountain Mike’s, 1095 S Fortuna Blvd., (707) 777-7550
27 Papa Murphy’s Pizza, 705 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-9391
28 Paul’s Live From NY, 101 12th St., (707) 725-1123
29 Pepper’s Restaurant, 703 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-5580
30 Ray’s Food Place Deli, 2009 Main St., (707) 725-3835
31 Redwood Cafe, 1206 Main St., (707) 725-3998
32 Redwood Empire Golf and Country Club, 253 Country Club Dr, (707) 725-5195
33 Round Table Pizza, 759 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-4459
Smokin Barrels BBQ, 1095 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-9100
37 Starbucks, 1095 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 726-7870
38 Subway, 741 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-6218
39 Taco Loco, 955 Main St., (707) 725-5546
40 Trish’s Out of the Way Café, 2865 School St., (707) 726-7885
Art Lovers
The Linda Mitchell Gallery (425 Snug Alley Unit D, Eureka, (707) 497-9086) may be small but it packs quite a visual wallop. Not her first gallery, but a whim that grew into a way to support the women elders of Humboldt’s arts community. Mitchell features a rotation of talent including Kathy O’Leary, whose breathtaking landscapes will draw you in. Rachel Schlueter’s incredible portraits and Mitchell’s own vibrant paintings inspire the desire to hang them in your own home. Ask Mitchell about her friend, the amazing Frances Boetcher, whose colorful ceramic “Frances Bowl” can stun your senses. One of ceramicist
Dana Mitchell’s pieces would make a lovely gi for your refined sister. She deserves it.
Some of us love this season for keeping us at home where we can create our hearts out! Head to the Art Center (823 H St., Arcata, (707) 822-4800) to find the perfect color pale e to paint what you see in your inner eye. Purchased by artists Malia Matsumoto and Lush Newton in 2023, the Art Center not only has what you need, but a knowledgeable sta that can answer your questions about encaustic painting. Or papier-mâché. Whatever medium floats your boat, or your kinetic fancies. They know their artsy stu : their K-HAM team won 1st Art in the flamboyant 2022 Kinetic Sculpture Race. Malia and Lush definitely have the chops (experience, not pork) and the inventory to get your creative juices flowing.
↑ Thoughtfully curated art at the Linda Mitchell Gallery. Art supplies for work and play at The Art Center.
← Vintage uranium glassware at 4th Street Mercantile.
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The decorative arts are on full display at 4th Street Mercantile (215 Fourth St., Eureka, (707) 798-1731). Local vendors and creators tempt you with carefully curated collections both antique and new. Are you in need of some vintage cocktail glasses? You will be spoiled for choice. Art connects with us in a most personal way. For some that means seeing the artistry in well-engineered antique tools perfect for hanging in a man cave. Or the early 20th century graphics of a miniature grocery store playset with teeny boxes of cereal that will give your kitchen a sense of whimsy. Everywhere you turn your eye falls on something splendid like uranium glass. Yes, you can collect green glowsunder-a-black-light harmless-background-radiation-emi ing Geiger-counter-triggering glassware from a simpler time. Beyond cool.
Not Strictly for Tourists
The newly christened CPH Presents (1 Harpst St., Arcata, (707) 826-3928) celebrates its name change with a packed performance calendar. You don’t have to be a Cal Poly student to enjoy campus arts (but if you are there is a discount). The Van Duzer Theater hosts a multitude of acts, from a Grammy-winning mandolinist to the hilarious high culture of the all-male Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Comedians, rap artists, and the innovative Lakecia Benjamin (alto sax) round out the o erings. Performances for children start earlier in the evening because they should be able to enjoy the arts without blowing past their bedtime. More fun, fewer tears. Even a tight budget can squeeze in student performances at Fulkerson Recital Hall. These recitals are crucial for the development of young musicians, singers, and dancers. Jazz orchestra plus wind ensemble equals a good time.
Humboldt’s artisan goodies are not just for the visitors. Pierson’s Holiday Shop (4100 Broadway, Eureka, (707) 4412700) gives 275-300 local creators the opportunity to sell their work in the store’s Made in Humboldt section. Every year, the storied Garden Center becomes the place where you can find future family heirlooms like a stunning bowl made from Humboldt’s fabulous redwood, or a lovely piece of thrown po ery. Some treasures come in a jar and are gone with a lick of your lips. The themed trees like the German nutcracker are fabulous, but the pet tree will bring out your inner child.
Start a new family tradition by celebrating that first grandbaby with a special Austrian handblown glass ornament. The only thing missing is a few feet of snow (thank heavens!). A er the holidays, the Christmas Shop changes back to the wonderland of greenery and all things garden.
Humboldt and horses go hand in hand (more like hand in hoof). Ride through Humboldt with Korobi Stables (2316 Sandy Prairie Road, Fortuna, (707) 496-6004). They make it easy to book a trail ride online. Have a family ride before the next growth spurt ends with visits to college campuses. Tired of si ing in the stands at the Fortuna Rodeo? Take riding lessons and see why those cowboys and cowgirls have so much fun. Call to ask about English lessons (saddle type not diction) for those of you who got hooked by this year’s Olympic equestrian athletes. Pull on those boots and get riding!
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↑ Pierson's Holiday Shop gets in the spirit.
PHOTO COURTESY OF PIERSON BUILDING CENTER
← Trail riding along the Eel River with Korobi Stables.
PHOTO COURTESY OF KOROBI STABLES
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With the Kids
↓ Sports cards and memorabilia at Rain Delay Card Shop.
↓ ↓ The soothing solar powered fountain and Victorian doll house at Hadley Gardens in Ferndale.
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Parents, you need Boba Monster (615 11th St., Arcata, (707) 630-3731) in your life. A cranky child can’t help but giggle a er a sip of their favorite strawberry lemonade comes with unexpected popping boba! Hokkaido milk tea with coconut jellies just might make adults giggle too. The smiling Adriana Tatome grew her boba business from a pop up to popping on 11th Street,
so you know she knows her boba. Her menu includes vegan options and a plethora of flavors. What kid would not want to know what dragonberries tastes like, and how do you get the dragons to give them up?
You won’t have to repark the family truckster a er a boba run to pop into Rain Delay Card Shop (1041 F St., Alley C). There are monthly trade nights to help budding and established collectors find that one elusive card. Rain Delay is an authorized Topps dealer, so look for their rip events (opening up special releases) when they give out free cards to kids. It won’t be the Carl Yastrzemski with the big sideburns, but a sports hero they may recognize, like Shaquille O’Neal, whose signed jersey is proudly displayed on the wall. Fortunately, card packs no longer come with the sha erable pink sheets masquerading as “gum.” (If you buy an unopened pack from the 1980s you will be tempted to try the gum. No. Walk away. Save yourself!) Plan a family day and bring grandpa greybeard too, because no kid is too old to love a good card. Maybe he still needs to collect the hirsute Yastrzemski for himself.
Take the family for a drive to beautiful Ferndale. A er eyeballing the town’s architectural color, show the li le ones something built to their scale at Hadley Gardens, (655 Main Street, ADA accessible). Willis Dean Hadley, the park’s benefactor, built the Victorian dollhouse that graces the gardens that fulfill his desire to preserve native plants. The miniature Fern Canyon was designed for your li le T Rex who would love to stomp along the path. From waterfall to fairy garden, the enchanting park displays the beauty of Humboldt County’s biodiverse habitats. Interpretive panels help you answer some of those “why?” questions like “Why is that metal flower so big?” (Answer: It’s a solar sunflower!) Did I mention it’s free? Humboldt is beautiful inside and out, no ma er what your age. Time to put down the Insider and go outside.
Boba Monster pours on the fun.
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Laser etched cu ing boards from Deedle Bug Designs.
3-D dishes by Faeble Ceramics
Gnome sock ornaments by Palmer Creek Country.
Humboldt Grind spice blends.
Homemade peanut bri le by Sugar & Salt.
Scrubs, creams and balms by Meadow Mist Tallow.
Wood cover journals from Deedle Bug Designs.
Galllus Ranch Goats goat milk soap.
14 Sacred Mushrooms cacao blends from May Mushroom Blends.
O cial and autographed Guy Fieri merch from Flavortown: Cookware and utensils, mugs and coasters, dice cups and board games, sauces and salsas, socks and stickers, hoodies, tees and more.
Siam Orchid INBLOOM
By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill • Photos by Aoife Moloney
SOMMAI “BEE” INBOON zips from Siam Orchid’s kitchen to the tables with the sureness of a career server, her arms stacked with plates of shimmering noodles and steaming pots of soup. A diner’s appreciative grin cracks her focused expression into a big smile. Inboon, who hails from the inland town of Ratchaburi in Western Thailand, has owned the low-key Thai spot since 2014 and, in the ensuing decade, made the menu her own, building on traditional dishes and flavors with her own takes on local favorites. It’s been a collaborative effort between her and husband Wutthichai Thongnoum, whom she met in San Francisco while working at different restaurants.
Ask about her favorites and Inboon is happy to share, likely steering you toward
starting with the Miengkham appetizer. A bamboo tray arrives with a stack of spinach leaves on which to add pinches of fresh ginger, lime, toasted coconut, peanuts, minced purple shallots, chiles and sweet peanut sauce. It’s a chance to revel in pure flavor and texture, lighting up every part of the palate. A meati-
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Ma-kham, Basil Ta-Lay, the Miengkham appetizer, custard-filled kabocha and Chu-chi curried fish; crispy pork belly with sticky rice (center).
↑ Clockwise from top: Goong-Todd Sauce
← Owners Wu hichai Thongnoum and Sommai “Bee” Inboon.
er option is the crispy pork belly, marinated and juicy under a light crust, the fat countered with a light, tangy chili sauce, wonderful with a bite of sticky rice.
Chu-chi offers complexity with chunks of tilapia fried crisp and tossed with curry sauce enlivened by galangal, kaffir lime leaf, tart and spicy green peppercorns, sweet bell peppers and eggplant. The Basil Ta-Lay shows off more fried fish, perfectly seared scallops, shrimp, tender squid and mussels with bell peppers and onion, Thai basil and chiles. There’s a balance of heat in both these seafood specialties, but the kitchen is happy to dial it up on request.
Sometimes, Inboon says, laughing, a customer will ask
to “make it 20” on a scale of 1-10. But if they can’t stand the heat, it’s still going on the bill. (This may be a good time to mention the drink menu offers fragrant lemongrass iced tea and milky teas alike.)
Those looking for the sweet taste of tamarind might try the Goong-Todd Sauce Makham, lightly battered and fried shrimp and mushrooms tossed with crispy garlic, onion and roasted chiles in a bright tamarind sauce. The Khao-soi, a dish with plenty of variation in Thailand, is her take on Northern style curry noodles, creamy with coconut sauce,
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a handful of crunchy noodles on top. The pickled ginger in place of the usual garnish is a nice surprise for which you can thank Thongnoum’s taste.
A longer than usual roster of desserts is another happy turn of events. Peruse the variations on steamed egg custards, black sticky rice with juicy hunks of jackfruit and coconut cream — and jump on the seasonal kabocha filled with egg custard if it’s available, as Inboon only offers it while pumpkins are at their peak. “I just choose the good season,” she says.
→ Creamy, spicy Khao-soi, Northern-style curry and noodles.
Jewell Vodka is a unique and exciting spirit made from the Buddha Hand Citron fruit that is sourced direct from the ranch in California. The fruit is both macerated and vapor infused within the still, then blended with pure mountain spring water to capture the finest flavors possible. Jewell Citron Vodka o ers exotic citrus aromas, with flavors of lemon oil and a hint of citrus blossom on the finish. Enjoy this spirit neat, on the rocks or in this delightful cocktail.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. Jewell Citron Vodka
1 ½ oz. Cranberry juice cocktail
1 oz. Orange liqueur
½ oz. fresh lime juice
PREPARATION
Method: Shake over ice and strain.
Glass: Chilled martini.
Garnish: Curled lemon zest.
A Country Breakfast
At McIntosh Farm Country Store
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THERE’S A LOT TO DRAW YOUR EYE WHEN IN LINE to order at the McIntosh Farm Country Store. There’s a long table laden with boxes of persimmons, chestnuts and apples. One wall is dedicated to black-and-white family photos tracing the McIntosh family tree. In the corner, toddlers are playing in a miniature kitchen as the parents beside them sip coffees. And you haven’t even looked at the menu yet.
Well, menus plural — there’s the regular one and a gal-
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lery of chalkboards behind the counter touting specials and “secret” items. Are they secret if they’re on a blackboard? Do you care as long as you can add smoked pork belly to pretty much anything?
The 100-year-old, three-generation McIntosh Farm opened its store and restaurant 19 years ago, and it’s earned a stalwart following for breakfast and lunch.
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Owner Danielle McIntosh is partial to the pulled house-smoked chicken with caramelized onion served with a drop biscuit and doused in sausage gravy. “It’s like a deconstructed chicken pot pie,” she says. Husband Clayton McIntosh is a fan, too, but the scratch pancakes — moist and bouncy — eek out the win for him.
Fans of chicken fried steak will be pleased with the extra mile head chef Aaron Richey has gone for a surprisingly tender and flavorful version of the classic, smoking tri-tip and hand-dipping for a light crust. The crunch of the accompanying hashbrowns, soft as mashed potato in the center, raise the bar, too. Richey’s smoked meat — ham this time — adds to the eggs Benedict, which picks up a hint
Heirloom tomatoes and eggs Benedict.
The Trainwreck breakfast burrito.
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A Bloody Mary with smoked pork belly.
of heat from Hungarian paprika. Naturally, the eggs are farm fresh with deep yellow yolks. “We have people who bring ’em in giant baskets,” says Danielle.
The very name of the deceptively modest looking Trainwreck breakfast burrito is both warning and enticement. Those hash browns are in there, along with bacon, sausage, eggs, cheese and more of that gravy. You may want to share your first time around and work your way up to a whole one.
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glazed ones, dotted with bits of locally harvested berries. Fresh fruit shows up in the day’s mimosas and lemonade, as well, while the Bloody Mary specials might be garnished with homemade pickled jalapeño or skewered hunks of the aforementioned smoked pork belly.
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Come early if you want to snag a springy doughnut sweetened solely by homemade glazes. The maple with bacon goes fast, as do the jammy huckleberry
And if, with all those options, you still want to customize, just ask. Danielle says they’re all for adding and swapping gravy, sides, toppings and the like. That may be the secret to the menu. She chuckles and waves a hand. “You can do whatever you want.”
Clockwise: Chicken fried smoked tri-tip, doughnuts, eggs Benedict and smoked chicken and biscuits.
Small family ranchers are an important part of Humboldt Grassfed Beef’s success. Our partnership with these generational ranchers and independent markets make our product a truly Northern California experience that our customers can be proud to serve to their families.
— Lee Mora, Humboldt Grassfed Beef
TASTE THE DIFFERENCE
Lush, pristine pastures, fertile soils, cool summers, mild winters, and dedicated local family ranchers combine to make Humboldt County the ideal place for authentic grassfed beef. Cattle are raised without hormones or antibiotics while being allowed to graze naturally on perennial grasslands.
A dedication to stewardship of the land, cattle and the natural resources provided by the uniqueness of our climate ensures that beef provided by Humboldt Grassfed Beef is wholesome, healthy, and great tasting.
Humboldt County’s long growing season is ideal for raising premium authentic grassfed beef, ensuring our
customers a fresh product year round.
At Humboldt Grassfed Beef we believe in gaining and maintaining the trust of our customers by providing healthy natural beef using local ranchers who share our values. Values like sustainable agricultural practices, humane handling, and a commitment to the local community.
Humboldt Grassfed Beef cattle come from ranches throughout Northern California from ranchers that have been stewards of the land and cattle for generations. Our partnership with these ranchers helps us to meet our goal of providing beef with the best flavor while being sensitive and respectful of our natural resources.
A Sweet Toast
With Humboldt Craft Spirits
By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill
Photos by Aoife Moloney
THERE’S SOMETHING SATISFYING ABOUT slipping through the door to Humboldt Craft Spirits and being greeted by a row of pale wood barrels and, beyond them, a wooden still dotted with brass stars, like a low-key steampunk contraption.
David Cook and Tera Spohr-Cook, who’ll wave you over to the tiny bar they’ve set up on the right side of the industrial space for tasting, bought the local business in October of 2022. By then, its Blue Lake Vodka, Little River Gin, Redwood Rye and Eureka Chocolate Liqueur were already well known around the county and beyond.
The couple met while working at Mad River Brewing, where he was on the production side of the business, and she was in distribution. “We really loved it,” says Spohr-Cook, who now works for Six Rivers Brewery. “There’s a lot of camaraderie in cra beer.” It was on a long drive during a family vacation that they “got the dream going,” she says, first fantasizing about running the distillery they’d heard was for sale, then, as the miles wore on, hammering out how they might actually swing it.
A favorite they both enjoy as a dessert, or a holiday treat is the Eureka Chocolate Liqueur. It’s made with a somewhat unusual process, using whole chocolate instead of just cocoa flavoring, that gives it more than the typical thin consistency of a chocolate liqueur. Using locally made Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate’s single-bean, 72 percent cocoa, Madagascar dark chocolate — about half a bar per bottle — they make a
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syrup that’s blended with their vodka.
“It’s definitely rich and creamy. I think it has a hint of sweetness but doesn’t overpower the bitterness,” says Spohr-Cook. “You get a sense of the richness of the chocolate.” Using real chocolate means you have to shake it, though, as Eureka is made without adding emulsifiers and, she notes, “the chocolate is going to want to settle.”
If you’re looking for more of that flavor in solid form, the Dick Taylor Cra Chocolate flagship shop and café is a short walk away at 333 First St. But you won’t find the liqueur there. Rather hit up Murphy’s Markets around Humboldt, Wildberries Market and the North Coast Co-op in Arcata, or independent liquor stores around the county.
You can also pick up bottles at Humboldt Cra Spirits tastings on Saturdays from 1-5 p.m., by appointment or during events like Arts Alive on the first Saturday evening of the month.
Cook and Spohr-Cook are fans of pouring the liqueur over ice cream or in coffee.
Then there is the endless variety of chocolate Martinis, among which the Toasted S’Mores Martini is a favorite.
TOASTED S’MORES MARTINI
2 ounces Eureka Chocolate Liqueur
1 ounce Blue Lake Vodka
1 ounce heavy cream
Chocolate syrup
Marshmallow
Graham cracker crumbs (optional)
Drizzle the syrup inside a Martini glass. (If desired, rim the edge of the glass first with syrup, then with graham cracker crumbs.) Chill in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Shake the liqueur, vodka and cream in a shaker of ice and strain into the chilled glass.
Lightly toast a marshmallow on a bamboo skewer, then place atop the glass before serving.
Tera Spohr-Cook and David Cook.
Eureka Chocolate Liqueur drizzled over ice cream and mixed into a cocktail.
FINDING THE PERFECT PERFUME AT TULIP
By Carly Wipf
When I stepped into Tulip, a small yet luxurious feeling shop in Eureka’s Old Town, I immediately felt calmer. The aroma was pleasant and floral. Warm lights bounced off little glass fragrance bottles. I took a moment to admire the golden rain-style chandelier fixed above me in the center of the ceiling.
Owner Victoria England gave me a bit of history about Tulip and gestured to a closed door next to a shelf of Tulip’s signature perfumes. Behind it, she tells me, lies the factory where all the magic happens.
“Everything is small batch, handmade, hand labeled, hand poured,” England says.
England launched Tulip 17 years ago as a wholesale company with just a small line of fragrances and worked her way up to selling a spectrum of beauty goods across the country. Now she is focusing on building up her new brick-andmortar which opened in November of last year.
Conscientious shoppers will be pleased to find natural,
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vegan and cruelty-free skincare and bath products, including ones infused with CBD. England tells me her favorite product of the moment is the Cell Remedy Rosehip Healing Balm, a rich cream that helps her dry skin. I rubbed some on the back of my hand, letting the oils soak in, and could easily see how the balm could help protect against the chapping Humboldt winter.
“It’s just a nice, deeper moisturizer,” England gushed. “I have one by my bed, and then I have two minis: one in my car and one in my purse, if that tells you anything. Throughout the day I apply it and it’s not heavy. It’s not greasy.”
England is clearly proud of her creations, but was also excited to announce she’s added other natural skincare and makeup brands, such as Minori Beauty and Rituel de Fille, to her inventory.
Perhaps the most exciting and unique addition to Tulip is its scent bar, featuring 32 new scents that stand alone or can be mixed and matched. England says the
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store recently started hosting private after-hours “scent parties,” which can be booked on Tulip’s website. Guests can bring in wine, coffee or tea and can take the opportunity to privately shop.
“With the scent bar, it’s really about spending a little extra time to create something special,” she says. “And you can also get a lotion scented, or a bath and body oil, or we even do little car diffusers now.”
After my talk with England, I toured the rows of sweet scents and landed upon a favorite from Tulip’s original line: Neroli Wood. It’s a cozy scent that I’ve decided I must have for the coming cold season. Earthy, musky, with the combined scents of Neroli, Himalayan Blue Pine and Amber Resin, I was transported to the forest.
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Taste Adventurefor
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A more recent addition to the Arcata Plaza in 2023, the lifestyle gift shop Bell & Hook, is the sister store — or what the staff playfully calls the “brother store” — to Plaza, a long-standing Arcata business.
Both are led by Natalie Walston, who made a “sharp left turn” into retail after a 12year career at the university to resurrect Plaza, formerly Plaza Design, a popular local store that closed after a decades-long run. Plaza in all its forms had a pretty well-established feminine appeal, but there was a growing interest in a men’s section Walston helped to add when the store reopened.
With little room to expand at Plaza, Walston opened Bell & Hook, which caters to gift buyers and shoppers seeking
a “masculine vibe.” In other words, you’ll know this store is for you if your ideal bar soap or aftershave smells like bourbon vanilla and golden tobacco or if quality flannels excite you.
As I walked around the shop, I imagined the kind of person I would purchase each item for: A hiking journal, camping tools and a hat for the outdoorsman.
A chess set, leather-bound journal for the bookish type. For the life of the party, tools and recipes to craft the perfect cocktail and a cool cologne to charm. Lastly, for the grill master, some practical heat resistant gloves and a locally-made hot sauce.
This little exercise shifted my attention to the holidays.
Curious about what might make the best gift, I asked
Bell & Hook's gifts and more for outdoorsy folk.
Walston to offer a few items from the shop that everyone should add to their wishlist list.
First, she recommended a Pendleton towel — oversized, fluffy, with beautiful prints, perfect for the beach or bath.
Then there’s the Opinel #8 knives, a handy French pocket utility knife. “They are basic and beautiful and elegant in their simplicity, Walston adds. “Both of my kids got one in their stocking last year.”
Her last recommendation: “Dumb Birds of North America,” a hilarious yet informative book that may, or may not, offend your birding friends.
Watson anticipated my next question: What’s up with the name Bell & Hook?
“No, it’s not Tinker Bell and Captain Hook.” She let out a lighthearted laugh. The bell and the hook, Walston explains, were meant to be symbolic of a life well lived and neatly tie together items found in the store.
“When you think of the combination of a bell and a hook in kind of the greater world, there’s a cowbell and a hay hook, there’s a buoy bell and a fish hook. There’s a dinner bell and a coat hook. There’s a doorbell and a hat hook. These are all things that are representative of people, living a life, doing things, being active, being part of something, whether it’s working or playing or socializing,” Walston says. “It’s how they enjoy life, it’s what they’re into and what they enjoy and we wanted to be able to serve that.”
↑ Everything for the grill from cookbooks to tools, sauces and spice rubs.
← Colorful Pendleton towels and robes.
↓ Barware, books and games showcased in a comfortable Humboldt vibe.
Calendar of Events
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EVENTS
15 Friday
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
LECTURE
“Clown as Global Citizen: The Healing Power of Laughter in Places of Suffering." 6:30-8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dell’Arte alumnus and former company member Tim Cunningham returns to the Carlo Theater to present on the healing power of laughter in support of the new Healthcare Clowning Program. Donation. info@dellarte.com. dellarte.com/ onstage/. (707) 668-5663.
THEATER
The Game’s Afoot. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents a 1930s murder mystery-comedy set at Christmas in the London mansion of actor William Gillette, who plays Sherlock Holmes. Through Dec. 8. $20, $18 students and seniors. ncrt.net.
Voices of a Silent Stage. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
Trivia Fallis. 7-9:30 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. Play trivia, eat pizza, drink beer and shop. Hosted by Redwood Coast Montessori’s Adolescent Program and benefits their MMUN trip to New York in 2025. $15, $100 table of eight. glasserkey@yahoo.com. (707) 832-4194.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Bayside Holiday Market. 4-9 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Local vendors, food, music and more. baysidegrange.com.
Holiday Open House. 5-8 p.m. Downtown & Old Town Eureka, Eureka. Enjoy music, treats, in-store specials, a prize drawing and more.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hil-
fiker 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.
16 Saturday
ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
MOVIES
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World 1-4 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Screening of the documentary on the impact of Indigenous musicians in Canada and the U.S. on rock music. Followed by a facilitated discussion with Samantha Williams-Gray. Concessions available. Native vendors. Part of the American Indian Educational Film Series. Free. info@dellarte.com. dellarte.com. (707) 668-5663.
MUSIC
Diggin Dirt. 8 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. The local favorites supporting the release of their new album Old Growth. Doors at 7 p.m. $25 advance, $30. bluelakecasino.com.
A Harvest of Community. 7 p.m. Eureka First United Methodist Church, 520 Del Norte St. A Com-
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pany of Voices concert celebrating the bounty of harvest time and the blessings of supporting each other in our community. donation.
THEATER
The Game’s Afoot. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing. Voices of a Silent Stage. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
EVENTS
Karuna Matata: “Hooves for Hope” Fundraiser. Noon-5 p.m. Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside. Enjoy beer tasting, artists and vendors and kid-friendly activities. $40, $10 non-drinking, $5 kids 12 and younger. paula@karunahumboldt.com. facebook. com/events/1062409665613909. (707) 267-0820.
FOR KIDS
Mask Making with Sean Lang a Family Literacy Party. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Rio Dell Library, 715 Wildwood Ave. Learn how masks tell stories and how to tell your own using paper plates with maker, physical theater artist and Dell’Arte graduate Lang. Free. literacyhelpers@gmail.com. humlib. org. (707) 445-3655.
Mask Making with Sean Lang. 1-2 p.m. Ferndale Library, 807 Main St. Learn how masks tell stories and how to tell your own using paper plates with maker, physical theater artist and Dell’Arte graduate Lang. Free. literacyhelpers@gmail.com. humlib.org. (707) 445-3655.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
Autumn Sound Pairing at the Sanctuary. 6-9 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Five courses by Brett Shuler Fine Catering with Heart’s Leap Wines and music compositions by James Zeller. $100-$130, $15-$25 music only. thesanctuary. arcata@gmail.com. sanctuaryarcata.org.
Arcata’s Holiday Open House. 2-6 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Explore shops, enjoy seasonal treats and sips, and music and activities throughout the day. Many shops will feature local artisans showcasing their crafts. gloria@ arcatachamber.com. arcatachamber.com. (707) 897-6004.
Bayside Holiday Market. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Nov. 15 listing.
OUTDOORS
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet leader Renshin Bunce in the lobby for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on general history of the marsh, emphasizing the importance of the wastewater treatment plant, plus identification and discussion of flora and fauna seen along the way. Free. (707) 826-2359.
Sequoia Park Ivy League. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sequoia Park, 3414 W St., Eureka. Drop into the park and meet at the Glatt Street Fountain at Glatt T Street. All supplies and training provided. This event is kid-friendly but kids need to be accompanied and managed by their guardian/s. hatwood@ eurekaca.gov. facebook.com/eurekacommunityservices/events. (707) 441-4218.
SPORTS
Youth Basketball Clinic by Damond Edwards. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Join former Harlem Globetrotter Edwards for a day of skill training with ball handling, passing, shooting, scoring, rebounding, defense and basketball strategy. Skill competitions, team play and live games. Bring a lunch, snacks and water. Ages 5-15. $59 residents, $61 non-residents. senes@ci.eureka.ca.gov. bit.ly/ YouthBballClinic. (707) 441-4245.
ETC
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
17 Sunday
COMEDY
Nick Colletti. 7-11:59 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. All ages, doors at 6 p.m. The standup stars in The Real Bros of Simi Valley. $43 up front, $32 general. info@arcatatheatre.com. seetickets.us/event/nick-colletti-or-fully-seated/617710. (707) 613-3030.
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
MUSIC
Clan Dyken Beauty Way Benefit for Big Mountain Peoples of Navaho Nation. 6-10 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Dinner and drinks with music at 7 p.m. Hap Hathaway opens. Proceeds support the 33rd annual Thanks Giving Food and Supply Run to to the Big Mountain/Black Mesa region of the Dine’ Nation. $10 - $20 sliding scale. esp@asis.com. arcataplayhouse.org. (707) 822-1575.
Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Monthly performance series highlighting Humboldt County performers. Regular admission. humboldtarts.org.
THEATER
The Game’s Afoot. 2 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing. Logger Love Stories. 4 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. Inspired by encounters that have happened in the bar. Presented by Longshadr Productions. $20. facebook.com/ LoggerBar.
Voices of a Silent Stage. 2 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
EVENTS
Casual Lab: Sewing Night. 5-8 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Each third Sunday of the month bring a project, a skill, a machine, questions or a snack to share. All levels learn in a supportive environment. The theme of this month is napkins. Bring fabric or peruse ours. Suggested donation $5-10 per pair. together@ sanctuaryarcata.org. sanctuaryarcata.org. Fortuna Vintage Market. Noon-5 p.m. 10th and Main streets, 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. Vendors focused on vintage, upcycled and handmade goods.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Bayside Holiday Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Nov. 15 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. Art and nature exploration activities for all ages and abilities with monthly themes. Drop in between 1 and 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Free. denise_seeger@fws.gov. fws.gov/refuge/humboldt-bay. (707) 733-5406. Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. Wth leader Ralph Buche r. This relatively urban trail offers the potential to observe species abundance and diversity. Email to sign up. Free. thebook@reninet. com. rras.org.
18 Monday
THEATER
Logger Love Stories. 6 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Nov. 17 listing.
FOOD
Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. Enjoy a family-friendly dinner (menu changes monthly), then test your luck with bingo. All ages. $10 dinner, $10 for 10 bingo cards. vanduzengrange@gmail.com. instagram. com/vanduzengrange. (707) 296-4161.
19 Tuesday
DANCE
Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9:15 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka.
THEATER
Logger Love Stories. 6 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Nov. 17 listing.
EVENTS
Tacos and Art Night. 6-8 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Bring a dish to share for the meal. Make simple fall themed banners with natural materials and wax paper. Supplies included with donation. $5-$20. together@sanctuaryarcata.org. sanctuaryarcata.org.
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
BOOKS
Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. Enjoy stories with local storyteller Kit Mann every third Wednesday of the month. For children of all ages with their caregivers and other family members. Free. humlib.org. (707) 668-4207.
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
MOVIES
Sci-Fi Night: Troll 2 (1990). 6-9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. A vacationing family discovers a town is inhabited by goblins disguised as humans. $6, $10 w/poster. info@arcatatheatre. com. tickets.vemos.io/-LvvzSYm6udEnGfKIRLa/ arcata-theatre-lounge/-O8eT0o3g76vbclgcpgW/ sci-fi-night-troll-2-1990. (707) 613-3030.
THEATER
Logger Love Stories. 6 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Nov. 17 listing.
EVENTS
McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce Mixer. 5:30-7 p.m. Tri Counties Bank, 1640 Central Ave, McKinleyville. Join co-hosts Tri Counties Bank and the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce for the November Mixer. Networking, refreshments, beverages, community, raffle prizes. mckinleyvillechamber@gmail.com.
21 Thursday ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
LECTURE
“Using an Automated Tracking System to Understand Seasonal Movements of Hoary Bats." 7-9 p.m. Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road, Arcata. Redwood Region Audubon Society presents Ted Weller talking about a collaborative automated radio-telemetry system established to learn about the behavior and migration of small, mobile species. Free. rras.org.
THEATER
Logger Love Stories. 6 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Nov. 17 listing. The Sound of Music . 7-9:30 p.m. Broadway guest artists, local artists, and Main Stage Young Performers Co. present the Rodgers and
Hammerstein classic. Special Youth Edition performances Nov. 22 and 23. Shows run one hour and are performed by students ages 7-17. $15-$45. box-office@mainstagehumboldt.org. mainstagehumboldt.org/shows--events.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
A Taste of the Holidays. 5-8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Kick off the holiday season with samples from local specialty foods and beverages producers. Dutch auction and silent auction. Hosted by Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise. Ages 16 and up. $45. Turkey Trot 5K. 8 a.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. Fun 5K run/walk through Old Town Eureka. Start and finish at the gazebo. Arrive early to register.
MEETINGS
Public Speaking Club (Toastmasters International). Every other Thursday, Noon-1 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka.
OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
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ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
DANCE
Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month,
7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. Monthly swing dance with included lesson at 7:30 p.m., music and dancing at 8:30 p.m. $15 (w/ band), $10 (no band), free for U.S. military veterans. loverlipe@gmail.com. fb.me/e/1mtainmOf. (707) 616-8484.
THEATER
Cinderella. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless fairy tale returns to warm the hearts of children and adults alike during the holiday season. Through Dec. 22. ferndalerep.org.
The Game’s Afoot. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing. The Sound of Music. 5-6 & 7-9:30 p.m. See Nov. 21 listing.
EVENTS
Girls Night Out, the Show. 7:30-10 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. The “About Last Night” tour features male dancers, choreographed numbers and and crowd participation. $23. events@historiceaglehouse.com. eventbrite. com/e/girls-night-out-the-show-at-historiceagle-house-eureka-ca-tickets-812063522857. (707) 444-3344.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Santa Arrives in Old Town. 2-4 p.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. Visit with Santa. Bring your camera. Free.
Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade in Ferndale, Dec. 15, 2024. File
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
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ART
Home Collections Exhibition. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Goudi’ni Native American Arts Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
MOVIES
The Reel Injun. 1-4 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Screening of the documentary on portrayal of Native Americans in film. Followed by a facilitated discussion with Samantha Williams-Gray. Concessions available for purchase, N ative vendors. Part of the American Indian Educational Film Series. Free. info@dellarte.com. dellarte.com. (707) 668-5663.
MUSIC
03 Greedo. 9-11:59 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. “The Life That I Deserve Tour.” Ages 18 and up. Doors at 8 p.m. $36 advance, $41, $176 VIP. info@arcatatheatre.com. seetickets.us/ event/03-greedo/608197. (707) 613-3030.
Stories Behind the Music: Leaves & Sleeves Songs of Autumn. 6:20-9:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Host James Zeller will tells stories about the songs, from the personal to the historical. The house band opens and closes with instrumental jazz while guests enjoy refreshments, dance and mingle. $15-$30. together@
sanctuaryarcata.org. sanctuaryarcata.org.
THEATER
The Game’s Afoot. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing. The Sound of Music. 2-3 & 7-9:30 p.m. See Nov. 21 listing.
EVENTS
Birthday Burlesque Bingo and Porta Potty Pledge Party. 7 p.m. Synapsis Union, 1675 Union St., Eureka. Olivia Gambino and Jamie Bondage host a night of hilarity benefiting the Kinetic Grand Championship. Performers split tips with KGC. Food trucks and a full bar. Dance party featuring DJ L Boogie. $25-$75, free at 10 p.m. OliviaGambino.com.
Stinkfoot Orchestra feat. Napolean Murphy Brock. 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. A 14-piece tribute to Frank Zappa. $25. humboldtbrews.com.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
Eureka Small Business Saturday. 8 a.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Shop local downtown and old town businesses. eurekamainstreet.org.
OUTDOORS
Arcata Marsh Field Trip. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Join Redwood Region Audubon Society with binoculars and meet trip leader Mark Colwell at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for views of Humboldt Bay, easy-to-walk trails and diverse birdlife. Final. rras.org.
Birding Trip to Humboldt Bay at King Salmon. 9-11 a.m. King Salmon - Buhne Point, 40°44’28.7”N 124°12’52.9”W. Join Redwood Region Audubon Society to scope the bay for a waterbirds, including ducks, loons, grebes, gulls and cormorants. Meet at Gill’s by the Bay restaurant parking lot. Free. whiteouters@gmail.com. rras.org. (707) 496-8790.
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet leader Barbara Reisman in the lobby for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on marsh plants. Free. (707) 826-2359.
South Fork Eel Field Trip. 8:30 a.m. Southern Humboldt Community Park, 1144 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. This walk includes 2-3 miles of gentle walking through riparian, grassland and mixed hardwood forests with bird species varying by season. Meet at the Tooby Park parking lot located 1 mile west of Garberville on Sprowl Creek Road. Free. rras.org. (707) 296-8720.
ETC
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
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COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
MOVIES
The Secret of NIHM (1982). 5-8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. To save her ill son, a field mouse seeks the aid of rats. $8, $12 w/poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. (707) 613-3030.
THEATER
The Game’s Afoot. 2 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing. The Sound of Music. 2 p.m. See Nov. 21 listing.
EVENTS
Mushroom Fair. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. The 46th annual Humboldt Bay Mycological Society event with food trucks, vendors, fresh mushroom displays, educational talks, workshops and more. Mushroom cultivation kits, books, art and apparel for sale. Bring mushrooms to have identified (or photos of mushroom top and bottom). $10, $5 students, seniors 60+, veterans, kids 7-17, free for kids 6 and under, free 10 a.m. entry for HBMS members.
Eureka Symphony at the Arkley File
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DANCE
Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9:15 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka.
OUTDOORS
Nature Journaling at the Arcata Marsh. Last Tuesday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. No pre-registration required but sessions are limited to the first 10 people. All ages welcome, if they can concentrate quietly for an extended period. Heavy rain cancels. Clipboards and colored pencils provided; bring notebook, journal or other paper and a writing implement. Wear weather-appropriate clothing. info@arcatamarshfriends.org. (707) 826-2359.
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
28 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Trinidad Blessing of the Fleet. 10 a.m. Trinidad Harbor Overlook, corner of Trinity and Edwards streets. Annual event with crews of the local fishing fleet that features a traditional Native blessing, a nondenominational blessing, warm refreshments, student art and music. Free.
OUTDOORS
Arcata Marsh Thanksgiving Day Walk. 10 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Join Friends of the Arcata Marsh for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine leg-stretcher before your big dinner. Meet in front of the center on South G Street. Free. (707) 826-2359.
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
29 Friday ART
Fire Arts Holiday Sale. Noon-4 p.m. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. Functional and decorative ceramics and fused glass pieces by members, staff and community potters. director@fireartsarcata.com. fireartsarcata.com. (707) 826-1445.
MOVIES
American Indian Educational Film Series. 1-4 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Scree Smoke Signals, a coming-of-age dramedy based on the short story collection The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, by Sherman Alexie. Followed by a facilitated discussion with Samantha Williams-Gray. Concessions will
be available for purchase, along with the creations of Native vendors. Free. info@dellarte.com. dellarte.com. (707) 668-5663.
THEATER
The Game’s Afoot. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Holiday of Trees and Bazaar. 4-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Belotti Hall will be adorned with decorated holiday trees for viewing, silent auction, purchase and delivery. Artisans Bazaar with local vendors, kids corner, food, drinks and Santa.
Sparkling Light Spectacular. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. On December nights, guests can walk or enjoy the holiday from their cars with transmitted music, hot chocolate and illuminated enchantment. Through Dec. 24. Closed Thursdays.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
30 Saturday
ART
Fire Arts Holiday Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. See Nov. 29 listing. MOVIES
Lhatsik Harutkshi - Moving Stories Wiyot Tribe Film Festival. 5:30-9 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. In honor of Mary Sukup, featuring a silent auction of her work to benefit the docent program. Q&A with Michelle Hernandez and interns. theeurekatheater.org.
THEATER
The Game’s Afoot. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
EVENTS
Artisan Deal Day. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Celebrating local artisans’ handmade jewelry and home decor to specialty foods. More than 20 vendors and a raffle. Family friendly. Free. artisandealday@ gmail.com. mckinleyvillecsd.com/azalea-hall. (317) 954-4160.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
Holiday of Trees and Bazaar. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Nov. 29 listing.
OUTDOORS
Birding Field Trip to Loleta Bottoms. 8:30 a.m.noon. Loleta Downtown Park, 271 Main St. Join Ken Burton for a half-day trip to seek out uncommon
species, possibly including Tundra Swan, Clark’s Grebe, Pacific Golden-Plover, Lesser Yellowlegs, Rough-legged Hawk and Lapland Longspur. Meet in front of Loleta Grocery to caravan to the bottoms. Free. rras.org.
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet leader Sharon Levy in the lobby for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on birds, wastewater treatment, and/or marsh history. Free. (707) 826-2359.
ETC
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. Ages 18 and older only. IDs checked at door. Alcohol and drug-free event. $5.50 includes skate rental.
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
1 Sunday
ART
Fire Arts Holiday Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. See Nov. 29 listing. COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
THEATER
The Game’s Afoot. 2 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
FOOD
Portuguese Linguica & Beans Dinner. 4-7 p.m. Ferndale Portuguese Hall, Fifth Street and Ocean Avenue. Annual linguica and beans dinner featuring great food and friendliness on tree lighting night.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Lighting of America’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. The whole town turns out for a tree lighting ceremony to rekindle the Christmas spirit, then gathers over free cookies and cocoa in this Ferndale tradition since 1934.
2 Monday
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
3 Tuesday
DANCE
Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9:15 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka.
MUSIC
Mark & Maggie O’Connor - An Appalachian Christmas. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Three-time Grammy-winning composer and fiddler Mark O’Connor, accompanied by his wife Maggie O’Connor on fiddle and vocals, presents holiday themed music and classics. $15-$50.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. 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. Tuesday through Friday. $3 youth, $6 adult, $15 family, free for members. natmus@humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/natmus. (707) 826-4480.
Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:308:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. Come for the conversation 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.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. 5 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
MEETINGS
Public Speaking Club (Toastmasters International). Every other Thursday, Noon-1 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
6 Friday
DANCE
International Folk Dance Party. First Friday of every month, 8-11 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Featuring easy dances
and an evening of international music with local bands. All ages and dance levels welcome. $5. kurumada@humboldt.edu. redwoodraks.com. (707) 496-6734.
MUSIC
Andre Nickatina. 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. American rapper. arcatatheatre.com. CPH Jazz Combos. 7:30 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Eureka Symphony’s Messiah “Divine Inspiration." 7:30-10 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. The Eureka Symphony’s holiday concert. $15-$54. eurekasymphony@ gmail.com. eurekasymphony.org/celebrate-withus-concerts-events. (707) 845-3655.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
THEATER
The Game’s Afoot. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
35th Annual Candlelight Walk. 4-7 p.m. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitors Center, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick. This popular fundraising event benefits RPC and the parks it supports, including Redwood National and State Parks. Attendance is limited to 300 guests per night, and tickets tend to sell out quickly. The event, held in partnership with California State
Parks and the National Park Service, features a walk through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park’s ADA-accessible Revelation Trail, lit by luminaria. Local storytellers will share winter, holiday, and redwood-themed stories. After the walk, participants can enjoy hot cider and cookies at the visitor center. A silent auction will also be held to support RPC. Pets are not permitted. $25.
Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festival. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Annual holiday arts and crafts fair with more than 100 craft booths featuring local and regional artists, food, drink and four stages of live music. redwoodacres.com.
ETC
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.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
7 Saturday
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
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During this dark time of year, the Humboldt Creative Alliance encourages you to visit our member organizations to bring inspiration and light into your world through the arts.
The Humboldt Creative Alliance is a collective of Humboldt County artists and arts administrators, formed with the intent of promoting visibility of the arts and their impact in Humboldt County. For more information: www.humboldtcreativealliance.org
1251 9th St., Arcata
The annual holiday show The Valiant Red Rooster: Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
Zero To Fierce Women’s Festival: Feb. 28-March 9
Marty Isenberg’s Wes Anderson Playlist: Friday, Mar 14
For current performances and tickets: www.playhousearts.org
447 Main St., Ferndale
Cinderella: Nov. 22-Dec. 22
Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder: Jan. 31-Feb. 23
Steel Magnolias: March 28-April 20
For more information and tickets: www.ferndalerep.org
240 E St., Eureka December
Chinese Pioneers Exhibit, artwork by Yurok mother-daughter team Melitta Jackson and Marlette Grant-Jackson, artwork and regalia created by Karuk artist Brian Tripp. Festival of Lights Dec. 7 www.clarkemuseum.org
131 H St., Blue Lake
Horse Mountain (string band): Dec. 13
Papaya Lounge: Jan. 31 & Feb. 1
CommedAI: Feb. 14-23
The Mammy Project: Mar. 27-29
For current performances and tickets: www.dellarte.com
Jardin Santuario/Sanctuary Garden
630 11th St., Arcata Enjoy the Fall garden! www.cdpueblo.com
North Coast Repertory Theater
300 5th St., Eureka
For current performances and tickets: www.ncrt.net
Da Gou Rou Louwi’ Cultural Center
417 2nd St. Suite 101, Eureka
Wiyot cultural exhibits www.wiyot.us/155/Da-Gou-RouLouwi-Cultural-Center
890 G St. 2nd Floor, Arcata
For current performances and tickets: www.theexit.org
Arkley Center for the Performing Arts
412 G St., Eureka.
Music as Legend: Feb. 28 & Mar. 1
Music of the Spheres: April 25 & 26, For current performances and tickets: www.EurekaSymphony.org
The Sanctuary
1301 J St., Arcata
Stories Behind the Songs: Leaves and Sleeves, Songs of Autumn: Nov. 23
A Reason to Listen (First Thursdays) - Dec. 5
LGBTQ+ Art Night (Second Sundays)
For current performances and tickets: www.sanctuaryarcata.org
Brenda Tuxford Gallery
422 1st St., Eureka
“Liberated Community,” a multi-media visual art exhibition hosted by Black Humboldt November www.inkpeople.org
824 L St. #16, Arcata
Live music Folk Dancing party with Humboldt Folk Dancers
Every First Friday of the month
Latin dance socials
Every Third Friday of the month www.redwoodraks.com
NORTH OF TRINIDAD
and Downtown, Eureka. Free. eurekamainstreet. org. (707) 442-9054.
Fire Arts Holiday Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. See Nov. 29 listing. MUSIC
The Brothers Comatose, Taylor Rae. 8:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Bluegrass, country and rock-n-roll. $28. humboldtbrews. com.
Eureka Symphony’s Messiah “Divine Inspiration." 7:30-10 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 6 listing.
Percussion Ensemble, World Percussion Ensemble and Calypso Band. 7:30 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Now celebrating their 30th anniversary, Pink Martini performs a festive holiday show featuring lead singer China Forbes. $35-$66.
Randy Cordeiro. 7:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. The Humboldt County native and nationally celebrated performer will sing timeless Christmas classics and holiday favorites, drawing inspiration from legendary crooners like Andy Williams, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. $18.
SPOKEN WORD
A Reason to Listen. First Monday-Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
THEATER
The Game’s Afoot. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
35th Annual Candlelight Walk. 4-7 p.m. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitors Center, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick. See Dec. 6 listing.
North of Trinidad ←
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.
The Clarke Museum’s Festival of Lights. 6-9 p.m. Clarke Historical Museum, Third and E streets, Eureka. Kick off the holiday season with treats, storytelling and a tree-lighting ceremony led by Santa. Enjoy carolers, unique holiday shopping and Michael Fields reading A Child’s Christmas in Wales at 7 p.m. lelehnia@clarkemuseum.org. clarkemuseum.org/festivalofl ights.html. (707) 443-1947.
Garberville Town Square Tree Lighting. 4-6 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Gather with friends, family and neighbors for an evening with merriment and holiday magic. Watch the town square come alive with twinkling lights and the spirit of the season.
Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festival. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Dec. 6 listing.
Santa Claus and Ellie the Elf Visit Main Street. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. St. Nick and his jolly elf, Ellie, bring hand-painted bags of goodies and photo opportunities for youngsters.
Stocking Stuffer Boutique. 2-6 p.m. Gene Lucas Community Center, 3300 Newburg Ave., Fortuna. Free pictures with Santa, decorating cookies, snow machine (weather permitting), specialty cocktails and more. glccenter.org.
Tuba Christmas. 1 p.m. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. A brassy Eureka Main Street tradition. Free.
OUTDOORS
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Join a guide for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on the marsh. Topic and walk leader TBA. Free. 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.
8 Sunday
ART
Fire Arts Holiday Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. See Nov. 29 listing.
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
MUSIC
Casper Allen & Matt Heckler. 7:30 p.m. Synapsis Union, 1675 Union St., Eureka. Blues. $25.
THEATER
The Game’s Afoot. 2 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festival. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Dec. 6 listing.
OUTDOORS
Arcata Marsh Second Sunday Cycling Tour. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St.
ETC
Humboldt Flea Market. Second Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.
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by Drew Forsell
TRINIDAD
Trinidad ←
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.
McKinleyville →
WILLOW CREEK
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.
Willow Creek ←
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.
10 Tuesday
DANCE
Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9:15 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka.
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Line Dancing in the Ballroom. Second Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka.
EVENTS
Scientific Illustration Night. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata.
12 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
13 Friday FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
14 Saturday
ART
Fire Arts Holiday Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. See Nov. 29 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
Fair Curve Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fair Curve Farm Stand, 600 Main St., Ferndale. Pancake Breakfast. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon. Salvation Army, 2123 Tydd St., Eureka.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Trucker’s Parade. 6 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Trucks and floats all decked out for the holidays in the 36th annual event. Parade starts at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, heads down Harris Street to I Street, then down Seventh Street to Myrtle Avenue and back to Redwood Acres. Free. redwoodacres.com.
Loleta Holiday Market. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Loleta Fireman’s Pavilion, Old Loleta Road. Local artisans and vendors. Two days of food, fun and festivity.
Winter Arts Faire. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Annual family event with more than 50 artisan booths, musical entertainment and children’s activities, including a visit from Santa. mateel.org.
OUTDOORS
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Dec. 7 listing.
Sequoia Park Ivy League. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sequoia Park, 3414 W St., Eureka. See Nov. 16 listing. ETC
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
15 Sunday
ART
Fire Arts Holiday Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. See Nov. 29 listing. COMEDY
Paul Conyers Live. 6-9:30 p.m. The Basement, 780 Seventh St., Arcata. His debut comedy special Above The Fray is available on Amazon Prime, and his latest Should’ve Stayed Downstairs is streaming on the Open Bar Comedy Network. Shows at 6 and 8 p.m. $20. info@basementarcata. com. facebook.com/events/1633622774170970/. (707) 230-6451.
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. MUSIC
CPH University Singers & Humboldt Chorale. 2 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
Partnership in Music Orchestra Holiday Performance. 2-4 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. The Partnership in Music Orchestra (All Seasons Orchestra and the Humboldt Symphony Orchestra), invites you to celebrate in the enchanting and joyous sounds of the Holiday Season. Free. don.w.bicknell@gmail.com. allseasonsorchestra. org/concerts/. (707) 599-4691.
Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 17 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade. 6-8 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Holiday scenes on decorated tractors and tractor-drawn wagons parade up Main Street in the 32nd annual event.
Loleta Holiday Market. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Loleta Fireman’s Pavilion, Old Loleta Road. See Dec. 14 listing. Winter Arts Faire. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. See Dec. 14 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 Nov. 17 listing.
Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. See Nov. 17 listing.
16 Monday
FOOD
Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. See Nov. 18 listing.
17 Tuesday
DANCE
Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9:15 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka.
Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Nov. 20 listing.
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
19 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
MEETINGS
Public Speaking Club (Toastmasters International). Every other Thursday, Noon-1 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka.
OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
20 Friday FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
A Celtic Christmas. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Tomáseen Foley’s immersive performance set West of Ireland in the 1940s with music, dance and storytelling. $25-$50.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
21 Saturday
ART
Fire Arts Holiday Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. See Nov. 29 listing.
MUSIC
Holiday Tea. 2 & 3:30 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. Enjoy seasonal music performed by A Company of Voices singers, Also, tea, goodies and singalongs. $20, $10 children 5-17. eurekawomansclub.org.
Ky-Mani Marley. 8-11:59 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Son of Anita Belnavis and reggae superstar Bob Marley. Reggae music. $42. info@arcatatheatre.com. seetickets.us/ event/ky-mani-marley-fall-2024-tour/615865. (707) 613-3030.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
Small Town Christmas and Lighted Parade. 1-8 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Enjoy a festive outing with horse-drawn carriage rides, a visit from Santa, entertainment by the Arcata Playhouse’s Wonder Wagon and the Box Bar’s taps, full bar and lounge. Plus arts and crafts and food vendors and live music.
OUTDOORS
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Dec. 7 listing.
ETC
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
22 Sunday
ART
Fire Arts Holiday Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. See Nov. 29 listing.
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
26
Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
27 Friday
COMEDY
Matt Kirshen. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. The UK comedian was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, appeared on Comedy Central, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Paul Provenza’s Green Room and The Nerdist, and is a regular guest co-host of StarTalk with Neil de Grasse Tyson. $10. savagehenrycomedy.com.
DANCE
Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. See Nov. 22 listing.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
28 Saturday
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Dec. 7 listing.
ETC
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 30 listing.
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
29 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. events continued
31 Tuesday
HOLIDAY EVENTS
New Year’s Eve Celebration: Emerald City. 5 p.m. Bear River Casino Resort, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Details online. facebook.com/ events/892151419132566.
OUTDOORS
Nature Journaling at the Arcata Marsh. Last Tuesday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Nov. 26 listing.
Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:308:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 4 listing.
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photography by Zach Lathouris
ARCATA
Arcata ← →
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.
BLUE LAKE
Blue Lake →
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.
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Holiday of Trees and Bazaar. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Nov. 29 listing.
OUTDOORS
New Year’s Day Walk. 10 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. The Arcata Marsh’s annual 90-minute, rain-orshine leg-stretcher. Free. (707) 826-2359.
2 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
MEETINGS
Public Speaking Club (Toastmasters International). Every other Thursday, Noon-1 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka.
OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
3 Friday
DANCE
International Folk Dance Party. First Friday of every month, 8-11 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. See Dec. 6 listing. FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
ETC
First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See Dec. 6 listing.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
4 Saturday
ART
Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See Dec. 7 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
OUTDOORS
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Dec. 7 listing.
In
Eureka’s
603 F Street, Eureka Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat, noon-5:00pm.
Fel God Pub Fare
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 Dec. 7 listing.
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
5 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
7 Tuesday 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 Dec. 3 listing.
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Line Dancing in the Ballroom. Second Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka.
9 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
10 Friday
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
11 Saturday
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
Pancake Breakfast. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon. Salvation Army, 2123 Tydd St., Eureka.
OUTDOORS
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Dec. 7 listing.
ETC
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
12 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
OUTDOORS
Arcata Marsh Second Sunday Cycling Tour. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St.
ETC
Humboldt Flea Market. Second Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.
14 Tuesday
MUSIC
Black Flag. 7:30-11:59 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. All ages. Doors 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m. Performing The First Four Years. $43. info@ arcatatheatre.com. seetickets.us/event/anevening-w-black-flag-performing-the-first-fouryears/615921. (707) 613-3030.
Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Nov. 20 listing.
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
16 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
MEETINGS
Public Speaking Club (Toastmasters International). Every other Thursday, Noon-1 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
17 Friday FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
18 Saturday
MUSIC
Borromeo String Quartet. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka. Featuring music composed by Mozart, Schubert and contemporary American composer Vijay Iyer. Presented by the Eureka Chamber Music Series. $40, $10 students. admin@eurekachambermusic. org. eurekachambermusic.org. (707) 273-6975.
Sierra Hull. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
OUTDOORS
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Dec. 7 listing.
ETC
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
19 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
MUSIC
Borromeo String Quartet. 3-4 p.m. Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E. 16th St. Featuring an intimate and casual concert as well as conversation with the artists about the music and music making. Presented by the Eureka Chamber Music Series. $20, $5 students. admin@eurekachambermusic.org. eurekachambermusic.org. (707) 273-6975.
Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 17 listing.
EVENTS
“Before I Do” Wedding Show. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. Vendors showcasing
December 6 & 7
Featuring vocal soloists Clara Lisle, Sara Couden, David Powell, and Kevin Thompson with the Eureka Symphony Chorus
Feb. 28 & Mar. 1
Featuring cello soloist Evan Kahn
April 25 & 26
Featuring violin soloist Liana Bérubé
All shows at 7:30pm Musical Notes at 6:30 pm
“Each performance will be an opportunity to experience the magic of live music and the unique connection it creates among us. We are dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience for you.”
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wedding products and services. Merchandise can be purchased on site.
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 Nov. 17 listing.
Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. See Nov. 17 listing.
20 Monday
FOOD
Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. See Nov. 18 listing.
21 Tuesday
MUSIC
Dogs in a Pile. 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. An eclectic quintet that merges funk, jazz and rock and roll with psychedelia. arcatatheatre.com.
THEATER
The Peking Acrobats. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. For 32 years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined Chinese ac -
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Eureka
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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, when the streets fill up with folks touring the shops, restaurants and galleries for local art and live music.
Fresh & Vibrant
Seasonal Magic and Unique Gifts Await
Specializing
723 Third St. Eureka CA 1125
Falafel, Wraps & Plates
robatics with daring maneuvers atop a pagoda of chairs and feats in trick-cycling, tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability with incredible displays of contortion, flexibility, and control.
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
24 Friday
COMEDY
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
DANCE
Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. See Nov. 22 listing.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
25 Saturday
FOOD Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
OUTDOORS
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Dec. 7 listing.
SPORTS
Trinidad to Clam Beach Run. Saunders Park, behind Chevron, Trinidad. All ages, participants can sprint, run or walk this the 5 ¾-mile course. After the race, warm up next to a cozy bonfire on the beach with music and a hot bowl of chili. TrinidadCalif.com.
ETC
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 30 listing.
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m.
Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
26 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
MUSIC
Daniela Mineva & Bin Huang. 7 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
27 Monday
THEATER
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
28 Tuesday
MUSIC
An Intimate Evening with Gregory Alan Isakov. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Indie-rock.
OUTDOORS
Nature Journaling at the Arcata Marsh. Last Tuesday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Nov. 26 listing.
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
30 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
31 Friday
THEATER
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Through Feb. 23. ferndalerep.org.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
1 Saturday
ART
Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See Dec. 7 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
OUTDOORS
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Dec. 7 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 Dec. 7 listing.
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
2 Sunday COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
MUSIC
Eureka Symphony Chamber Concert Benefit. 3 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. Concert by the Temporary Resonance Trio, insights about the music by Terrie Baune, John Chernoff and Carol Jacobson, and sweet and savory treats paired with coffee and tea. $30. eurekawomansclub.org.
4 Tuesday
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 Dec. 3 listing.
Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:308:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 4 listing.
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
MUSIC
Steve Poltz. 7:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. $25.
OLD TOWN
6 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
7 Friday
DANCE
International Folk Dance Party. First Friday of every month, 8-11 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. See Dec. 6 listing. FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
ETC
First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See Dec. 6 listing.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
8 Saturday
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
Pancake Breakfast. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon. Salvation Army, 2123 Tydd St., Eureka. ETC
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
9 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
MUSIC
Lakecia Benjamin and Phoenix. 7 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata.
OUTDOORS
Arcata Marsh Second Sunday Cycling Tour. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St.
ETC
Humboldt Flea Market. Second Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.
10 Monday
MUSIC
An Evening with Dark Star Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Grateful Dead cover band. bluelakecasino. com.
12 Wednesday
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Line Dancing in the Ballroom. Second Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka.
13 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
EVENTS
Humboldt Marble Weekend. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Dozens of artists and thousands of collectors come together for a weekend celebration of contemporary marbles and marble hunting. humboldtmarbleweekend.com.
OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
14 Friday
MUSIC
John Reischman & The Jaybirds. 7:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Bluegrass. $25.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
15 Saturday
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
16 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
MUSIC
Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 17 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 Nov. 17 listing.
Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. See Nov. 17 listing.
17 Monday
FOOD
Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. See Nov. 18 listing.
Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Nov. 20 listing.
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
20 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
21 Friday
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
22 Saturday
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
ETC
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 30 listing.
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
23 Sunday
COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
24 Monday
THEATER
Logger Legends, Liars, and Lovers. 6 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. The final in the Bar Trilogy, live music, comedy and mayhem in a family reunion gone very wrong in the Logger Bar. Legends galore! $20. facebook. com/LoggerBar.
25 Tuesday THEATER
Logger Legends, Liars, and Lovers. 6 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Feb. 24 listing.
OUTDOORS
Nature Journaling at the Arcata Marsh. Last
Tuesday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Nov. 26 listing.
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
MUSIC
Alash. 7:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Tuvan throat singing. $35.
THEATER
Logger Legends, Liars, and Lovers. 6 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Feb. 24 listing.
27 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
THEATER
Logger Legends, Liars, and Lovers. 6 p.m. The
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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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OUTDOORS
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Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Feb. 24 listing.
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. 28 Friday
EVENTS
Zero to Fierce Festival. Arcata Playouse, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. Playhouse Arts presents its women’s festival which celebrates creative women’s work. Find a full schedule online. Through March 9. playhousearts.org. (707) 822-1575.
MUSIC
Eureka Symphony: Music As Legend. 7:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. The concert begins with Chokfi: Sarcasm for String Orchestra and Percussion by Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate. Cello soloist Evan Kahn performs Haydn Concerto in C Major. The Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2 in Db Major. $21-$54. www.eurekasymphony.org/.
THEATER
Logger Legends, Liars, and Lovers. 6 p.m. The Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. See Feb. 24 listing.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka.
LIVE BANDS
Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka.
1 Saturday
ART
Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See Dec. 7 listing.
MUSIC
Eureka Symphony: Music As Legend. 7:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Feb. 28 listing.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets.
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 Dec. 7 listing.
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka.
2 Sunday COMEDY
Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. events
DANCE
Afro-Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata.
4 Tuesday
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 Dec. 3 listing.
Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:308:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 4 listing.
COMEDY
Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka.
6 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka.
OUTDOORS
Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka.
7 Friday
ETC
First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See Dec. 6 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 Nov. 15 listing.
8 Saturday
MUSIC
Balourdet String Quartet. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka. An evening of works by Erwin Schulhoff, Steve Reich and Felix Mendelssohn. presented by the Eureka Chamber Music Series. $40, $10 students. admin@ eurekachambermusic.org. eurekachambermusic. org/. (707) 273-6975.
EVENTS
Annual Perilous Plunge. 8 a.m. F Street Dock, F Street, Eureka. Volunteers in wacky costumes jump into the bay to raise money for the Discovery Museum. Free.
FOOD
Pancake Breakfast. Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon. Salvation Army, 2123 Tydd St., Eureka.
Ferndale ←
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.
Eel River Valley
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 and unspoiled vistas.
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9 Sunday EVENTS
Foggy Bottom Milk Run. Noon, 2 p.m. Main Street, Ferndale. A family run conducted by the Six Rivers Running Club with three different courses through farmlands to the Main Street Finish.
MUSIC
Balourdet String Quartet. 3-4 p.m. Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E. 16th St. The quartet will play repertoire by Ludwig van Beethoven. Presented by the Eureka Chamber Music Series. $20 General and $5 Students. admin@eurekachambermusic.org. eurekachambermusic.org. (707) 273-6975.
OUTDOORS
Arcata Marsh Second Sunday Cycling Tour. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St.
ETC
Humboldt Flea Market. Second Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.
12 Wednesday
DANCE
Line Dancing in the Ballroom. Second Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka.
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Garberville & Redway ↗→
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.
GARBERVILLE
AVENUE OF THE GIANTS NORTH
16 Sunday
MUSIC
Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Nov. 17 listing.
EVENTS
Old Town Vintage Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. On G Street between Second and Third streets. eurekamainstreet.org.
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 Nov. 17 listing.
Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. See Nov. 17 listing.
17 Monday
FOOD
Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. See Nov. 18 listing.
Avenue of the Giants ← →
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.
19 Wednesday BOOKS
Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See Nov. 20 listing.
21 Friday
OTHER
Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See Nov. 15 listing.
25 Tuesday
OUTDOORS
Nature Journaling at the Arcata Marsh. Last Tuesday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See Nov. 26 listing.
28 Friday
THEATER
Steel Magnolias. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Through April 20. ferndalerep.org.
29 Saturday
ETC
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Nov. 30 listing.
30 Sunday
MUSIC
Early James. 7:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Singer-songwriter. $20.
5 Saturday EVENTS
California Indian Big Time and Social Gathering. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. West Gym, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. This event honors and celebrates the rich culture and traditions of California’s Native peoples through songs, resources, arts and crafts, and building community.
17 Thursday
EVENTS
Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. The annual festival features nearly 100 field trips, workshops and lectures as well as a free bird fair with vendors, artists, live birds of prey and family nature crafts. godwitdays.org.
20 Sunday
EVENTS
Old Town Vintage Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See March 16 listing.
HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK
25 Friday
MUSIC
Eureka Symphony: Music of the Spheres. 7:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Overture to Il Mondo Della Luna. Liana Bérubé and Ivo Bokulić perform W.A. Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra in Eb Major. The concert concludes with The Planets by Gustav Holst. $21-$54.
THEATER
A Year with Frog & Toad. 6:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Musical based on the Frog and Toad children’s stories written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel.
26 Saturday
MUSIC
Eureka Symphony: Music of the Spheres. 7:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See April 25 listing.
EVENTS
Rhododendron Parade. 10 a.m. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. The Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Seventh and E streets in Eureka. Free.
Second Annual Victorian Oddities Market. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Vendors selling bones, bugs, taxidermy, art, decor, jewelry and more, a cast of curious creatures, music, ent ertainment and libations. facebook.com/ events/1548816672337286.
27 Sunday
EVENTS
Second Annual Victorian Oddities Market. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. See April 26 listing. events
Shelter Cove ←
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.
Wood block print 60"w x 27"h
Carved in Baltic Birch plywood, February through April 2024. Printed at Haight Street Art Center in San Francisco, Calif., on April 20, 2024 as part of a Big Ink event. Edition of three.
