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Spring/Summer 2024 | Volume IX No. 1

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Sun Through the Trees

Maybe it’s the high annual rainfall or the fact that even our hottest days come with cool coastal breezes, but Humboldt County folks might enjoy the spring and summer sunshine even more than our sunburnt southern counterparts.

In this issue, we’ll share some of our favorite ways to while away the season. In Perfect T rips, you’ll find something for everyone in your exploring party. Adventurers are finally going to give their compasses a workout heading for new forest trails and an old lighthouse. After fueling up at a fancy food truck, you can peruse a few galleries and stroll through historic Old Town Eureka. And wait till the kids get a load of the new virtual reality ride.

Let us introduce you to Duane Flatmo, whose mural works and wild (sometimes flame-throwing) kinetic sculptures have made him a local art hero. (That’s right, we have art heroes in Humboldt.)

Unlike your indecisive friends, we have lots of suggestions for where to eat. You can’t say no to brunch al fresco — or you shouldn’t, anyway. We’ll take you to a couple fine spots for mimosas and lingering late breakfasts. There’s Bayside Farmstead Café, with its farm-to-table ethos and indulgent lox Benedict. Or settle in for Afro-Caribbean flavors in bowls with mojo pork and Cuban black beans at Mother’s

Cooking Experience. When the dinner hour rolls around, we’ll take you to the Diver Bar and Grill for woodfired pizzas, the burger you’ve been dreaming of and sweet treats to take you back to childhood.

Cider fans will want to pull up a barstool at the newly opened Humboldt Cider Co. Taproom. The flavors are many so settle in and maybe consider a growler for the road. Hopefully, you’ve got room in your suitcase for that and more. Our Browsing section will give you a tour of a couple of shops offering sustainable luxuries and Humboldt memories.

As always, you’ll find our seasonal Calendar of Events in the back of the issue, with all the festivals and fun our county is packing in from now through October. Of course, we’re always updating our online calendar so visit northcoastjournal.com for even more things to do. You can flip through our comprehensive list of places to eat and drink, too.

OK, we get sunburned here, too, so put on some SPF before you hit that all-day festival. It’s going to be a great time.

— Jennifer Fumiko Cahill

ta M ar b u rris (she/her) is an educator, co-parenting coach, writer and mom — not in that order. She has written articles and columns for several national, regional and local publications. Her book for families of divorce A New Special Friend is available wherever good books are sold.

JessiC a a s hley s ilva (she/her) is a technical and corporate writer living in Humboldt County. Her freelance writing covers the tastes and sights of California’s North Coast. She’s an avid foodie and forager of mushrooms who loves exploring forests, falls and rivers up and down the Pacific Northwest.

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.

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.

FLames Duane Flatmo’s Career in

By Tamar Burris

If you had asked a young d uane f latmo where he would be in his 60s, there is little chance his answer would have been where he finds himself these days, looking down at a cuddle puddle of young partygoers from atop a stage with his wife, artist Micki Dyson Flatmo, and the flaming mechanical octopus sculpture “El Pulpo Magnifico” by his side during a festival rave. It is the most recent chapter in an illustrious career that has seen him doing everything from playing guitar on live television to now standing on a stage with a fire-breathing metal octopus.

Flatmo is a hometown hero in Humboldt County due to his local murals and kinetic sculpture designs. While his impressive career started in Humboldt, his artistic nature showed its face long before he got here. Raised in Southern California, he was always drawing as a child. In high school, he connected with art teacher John O’Hare who nurtured his love of art while teaching him practical skills to help him survive in the world. “He taught me sign painting, all the letters and everything,” said Flatmo. “He told me, ‘Once you learn to sign paint, you can go to any town and pick up jobs.’ So, that’s kind of what I did.”

After a brief stint at Grossmont College in San Diego, Flatmo made his way north to Humboldt County. He started out working part-time at Sears and painting signs on the side. After a while, the sign-painting business took off and Flatmo quit his job to work for himself full-time. Before long, this turned into a more creative endeavor: murals.

Flatmo’s first mural project was on the side of Bucksport Sporting Goods on Broadway in Eureka in 1984. That high-profile painting of 19th century mountain men in a raging river put his artistic talents on the map. It was soon followed by another iconic landmark, the two-story mural looking down on the Los Bagels

Duane Flatmo at the helm of his flameshooting metal octopus. submitted

parking lot in Arcata. Depicting a community narrative, it was featured in a San Francisco Chronicle article, garnering Flatmo both attention and commissions. Although he went on to paint some 20 murals in Humboldt alone, being a muralist was just one part of his artistic life.

“I tend to go along and do something, and then it just shoots me in another direction,” said Flatmo. “When you come to a Y in the road, I take it. First, I’m like, ‘I’m a sign painter.’ Then, ‘No…hey, I’m going to be a muralist for a while.’ But then it’s, ‘Oh now I’m a comedian. I always think if you get these choices, take ’em, and see how it goes. You can always go back to the place you left off.”

Following his own advice, Flatmo let his career meander in several directions all at once and it flourished. He dabbled in comedy in the 1980s, coming up with a bit he performed at open mic comedy nights at the former Old Town Bar & Grill in which he played flamenco guitar with an eggbeater. The act took him to the TV show America’s Funniest People and all the way to a David Letterman’s “Stupid Human Tricks” segment in 1992 and The Tonight Show a few years later. He played in several bands over the years as well, namely Puffin and Spudgun, an assemblage fronted by Flatmo that found local success around Humboldt bars and parties. At the same time as he performed musically, Flatmo was gaining

… and we are like, ‘are we really doing this at our age?’ It’s just a blast.

acclaim for his public murals both in Humboldt and in the Bay Area. He took on a mural class backed by funding from the California Arts Council, the Ink People Center for the Arts and the city of Eureka, the purposely challenging to enunciate Rural Burl Mural Bureau. For 12 years, he mentored teenage artists, some of whom were troubled kids sent to him through the probation department, teaching them how to create beautiful public art and helping guide them through the importance of being a positive community member. Among the many pieces by Flatmo and his students is the fun “No Barking Anytime” mural of dogs in line at a hydrant on F Street.

While impressive on their own, his mural and musical endeavors are not all that Flatmo has engaged in over the span of his lengthy career. He spent about 30 years designing label art for Foxfarm Soil Co. And what has brought him widespread fame and joy in his later career has been his kinetic art. Flatmo began competing in and

Artist Micki Dyson Flatmo with husband Duane Flatmo and “El Pulpo Mecanico” at Burning Man. submitted

working as part of the Kinetic Grand Championship in 1982. He participated in the race of DIY human-powered sculptures for 33 years, designing the poster and the map every year and helping to keep the art in the race alive by building incredibly rich artistic machines. His massive machines did not fare well in the actual races, which requires a downhill dune run, a water crossing in Humboldt Bay and a long haul from Arcata to Ferndale. However, builds like the “Mega Sore Ass,” with its gigantic dinosaur skeleton, went a long way in winning the hearts of the audience. His first pyrotechnic kinetic sculpture, the 20-something-foot-long “Tin Pan Dragon” was the second sculpture Flatmo brought to the Burning Man festival in Nevada. It eventually spent a year on the road, traveling to different museums including the Smithsonian as part of the No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man exhibit.

From his dragon start, Flatmo tinkered with even more intricate builds, eventually crafting the 26-foot-tall “El Pulpo Mecanico,” an enormous mechanical octopus made of found objects and scrap metal that spewed fire from its upward reaching tentacles. Making its debut at Burning Man in 2011, El Pulpo, as it’s known to fans, soon became Flatmo’s most-celebrated creation and was featured at several events before being sold to a private owner. “El Pulpo Mecanico” was then followed by its successor, “El Pulpo Magnifico,” which stands even taller and shoots flames even higher. It is with this sculpture that Flatmo has been spending the most recent years, an adventure that fills Flatmo with joy.

“Tin Pan Dragon” got Flatmo noticed among the spectacles of Burning Man. “It slowly became me bringing out El Pulpo and that just hit people by storm,” said Flatmo. “Now we are getting asked to go all over the place — we just went to Miami to shoot fire, we’ve done gigs in Las Vegas, in Telluride … we’ve taken this thing all over.”

What comes next for Flatmo? Well, that’s anyone’s guess. For now, he said, he and his wife are enjoying the ride. “We are constantly just looking at each other as we are jamming on the fire, wearing costumes, looking at all these young people raving around us, and we are like, ‘are we really doing this at our age?’ It’s just a blast.”

Dyson Flatmo and Flatmo have toured extensively with his kinetic sculptures.

photo by karen kuehn

Duane Flatmo with the head of “El Pulpo Magnifico” and “Tin Pan Dragon.” insider photo

Perfect Trips for Spring and Summer

By Meg Wall-Wild

What a perfect time to get out and enjoy all that Humboldt has to offer! There is something for everyone, from the worldly wanderer up for a new challenge to harried parents looking for an affordable distraction. Humboldt’s creative communities come together to provide a calendar of cultural delights to fill your summer days and nights. You don’t want to get lost on the Lost Coast, and it turns out a trusty compass and an old school map (contours are sexy on paper, too) to navigate through dense redwoods are all you need. If you are hankering for a rollercoaster, the Eel River Valley has an exciting solution to scratch your itch. Keep the kids busy learning about the animal tracks you made in their sandbox. Is that a racoon, the neighbor’s cat … or is it Bigfoot? Ask the Humboldt County Visitors Bureau to start you off on the right foot to track the Hairy Man. Soothe your hungry beasties (of all ages) with a cone of their choice: sweet or savory. Or have the partner snap a selfie as you both enjoy a reward of Humboldt’s cold brews on tap. Explore, experience and enjoy!

Black Sands Beach north of Shelter Cove, the south end trailhead of the Lost Coast Trail.

Photo by Mark Larson

Outdoorsy Types

The Redwood Curtain can dampen cell phone reception, so learning how to navigate without electronics (or Google Maps) is a good idea. Hit your favorite outdoor outfitter and pick up a compass — they’re low-frill and low-cost, and they never lose signal. Orienteeringusa.org has the basics outlined in print and a brief video. Follow the flow of contour lines to understand the ups and the downs of elevation before you commit to a day-long hike, though. Start off slowly, navigating yourself around town to get familiar with using the timeless compass.

Try out those new orienteering skills on the McKinleyville Community Forest (Murray Road, McKinleyville. A miscalculation here may only leave you looking at someone’s backyard fence, not contemplating eating bark in the dark. The new park is rehabilitating a mix of logged and standing woods, land first taken from Indigenous people and now turned over to the whole community. Rough dirt roads (emphasis on rough, not ADA compliant just yet, anyway) crisscross the 599 acres. The undulating trails are a blast on a mountain bike. McKinleyville Community Service District is asking for public input on planning for the park’s usage, so pipe up while you have the chance to let your trail needs be known. Mean-

while, bikes, horses, dogs and people share the still unmarked trails, so keep an eye out for other happy day trippers gaping at the stunning views. The McKinleyville Community Forest is a diamond in the very rough so the best places to park are the logging road entrance pull offs on Murray Road.

For those more advanced navigators with the desire to skirt civilization, the newly restored Punta Gorda Lighthouse in Petrolia beckons. The 1911 National Historic Place lighthouse was deactivated in 1951 because it was considered too difficult to reach for maintenance. How difficult? They called it the Alcatraz of Lighthouses, giving it over to the elephant and harbor seals. Just to visit it requires keeping a careful eye on the tides. The lighthouse is accessed from the Mattole Trailhead of the Lost Coast Trail. Call the Bureau of Land Management King Range Office at (707) 986-5400 to ask about resting your weary bones at the nearby Mattole campground (3750 Lighthouse Road, Petrolia). →

A glimpse of the Pacific from the McKinleyville Community Forest. Mark Larson

The recently restored Punta Gorda Lighthouse and oil house.

Bureau of L and M anage M ent photo

← A ribeye French onion cheesesteak sandwich from South G Kitchen insider photos

Foodies

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After a hard hike, nothing is better than a cold local brew from Redwood Curtain Brewery and an excellent sandwich from pub fusion truck in residence South G Kitchen (550 G St, Arcata, brewery 707-826-7222, southgkitchen.com). The pale ale soothes your hot brow as you wait on the patio for your food. The rockfish tacos (grilled or deep fried) are a delight, with a tangy slaw and yummy Baja sauce. The ribeye French onion cheesesteak sandwich will pull you back to South G for more. Kids will love the fish and chips, and the veggie offerings are delectable. You can also get a refillable growler or crowler of Redwood Curtain’s finest brews to keep that tank topped up. (We see you eyeing that creamy stout for later.) Or maybe one of the Funky Notions series. Oh, the choices! Think about it. Creamy mashed potatoes in homemade gravy, smothered in smoky beef brisket, sprinkled with bacon and cheese … in a savory waffle cone. This comfort treat from heaven is the specialty of the Lighthouse Grill (355 Main St., Trinidad, 707-677-0077). They also serve up a delicious menu of hamburgers (beef and tofu), fish and chicken strips to satisfy your hungry hordes. Added to local beers (Mad River and Redwood Curtain), homemade ice cream and

locally sourced ingredients, is the stunning artwork — look up! The ceiling murals will delight you with their switched-up perspective on ocean life. Don’t miss the bathroom, a surround of Trinidad bathed in sunlight but frozen in time, all painted by Westhaven Center for the Arts Artist-In-Residence Antoinette Magyar. Wok In Wok Out Asian Eatery and Boba Tea Shop (307 Second St., Eureka, 707-222-6677) waits for you with a tall, cool Taiwanese treat of tea and tapioca pearls as a fun refreshment. The Lao specialty kao poon noodles will fill up the tanks after that wander around Old Town and the Laotian larb awaits those who love a fresh, spicy dish (you know who you are). Wok In Wok Out is the comeback story of the year with Ronnie Worasen, former chef/owner of Hunan Restaurant, returning to the kitchen after a life-changing accident. He and his wife, Kommaly, bring the heat to feed your chili pepper need. Hungry yet?

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↑ The ceiling mural at Lighthouse Grill in Trinidad. ↓ Lao-style beef laab from Wok In Wok Out. insider photos

Art Lovers

The creative muses of Humboldt are super busy. Take advantage of the wellspring and dip your toes into the pools of local talent. The venerable Brenda Tuxford Gallery (422 First St., Eureka, 707-442-8413) run by the Ink People Center for Arts and Culture provides space to an array of dazzling creations, with a regular rotation of exhibits and events. You can also experience the Wiyot Salmon Ceremony oral history exhibit in the adjoining Humboldt County Visitors Bureau. From the exuberant to the reverent, the gallery caters to your cultural appetites. Stop in and talk local arts with those who are in the know.

Take a drive to Humboldt’s favorite Victorian town to visit the Ferndale Arts Gallery (535 Main St., Ferndale, 707-786-7051) artists collective. Twenty-one talented artists present their photography, pottery, fiber arts and sculptures, from the experimental to the traditional. You can patronize Ferndale’s artists by hanging art on your walls or around the neck of your loved ones. The stunning artisan jewelry is perfect for a graduation or anniversary gift, and there is always an artist on hand to assist in finding that one creation seemingly made just for you. Did you see the delicate brush strokes on that painting by this month’s featured artist? Surely you can find space on your walls for something that luminous.

Heed the call of the redwood’s thespians and musicians (Sequoias histro et musicus) echoing throughout Southern Humboldt. How long has it been since you went to a live show?

Check out the fun at the Mateel Community Center (59 Rusk Lane, Redway, 707-923-3368), the gateway to rural redwood performing arts. Take in the sensational offerings of the 47th annual Summer Arts and Music Festival on June 8-9. Float along to the righteous tunes of the 35th Reggae on the River from Aug. 2-4. Go to Open Mic First Mondays to test out that material you’ve been honing. (Go on. You can do it!) Visit the Redwood Playhouse (286 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville, redwoodplayhouse. org) for the annual live theater presentation written by teens ages 12-18, aka Recycled Youth. All chances to support the arts in its first bloom.

Local art on display at the Brenda Tuxford Gallery. Ins I der photo

Jewelry and paintings at Ferndale Arts Gallery. Ins I der photo

Not Strictly for Tourists

Use your orienteering skills to amble your way around Eureka’s historic Old Town from the newly restored Pinc Lady Mansion Inn on M Street to the end of Opera Alley on D Street. The cultural heart of Eureka is open to all. (Locals, why leave it to the tourists?) After the antique stores are browsed and the bookstore purchases are stowed, it’s time for lunch in that restaurant you just could not pass up. Did you just pick up writings of the gold field brawler who started a throwdown at the former Oberon Saloon (now the Green Lily, 516 Second Street)? Bet he knew about the Bluebird Rooms above the Wave Saloon (now Café Waterfront, corner of First and F streets). Can you guess that literary hothead’s name?

Stop in at the Da Gou Rou Louwi’ Cultural Center (417 Second St., Suite 101, Eureka, 707-798-1949) to enrich your understanding of the Wiyot Tribe. Da Gou Rou Louwi’ is Soulatluk for “the ongoing return of all.” This return is a joyous celebration and revitalization of Wiyot culture. Enjoy a self-led tour of the rotating exhibits, then browse the gift shop that supports talented Wiyot artists. The shell dresses and exquisite carvings are works of astounding skill still practiced in the community. Now is your chance to support brilliant artists at work. Just try walking out of the gift store without a hand-crafted piece to treasure.

It’s time for Hot Sasquatch Summer! Have fun in the big guy’s backyard looking for the world-famous cryptid. Join in as Willow Creek celebrates its elusive citizen with an all-out bash during the 62nd annual Bigfoot Daze on July 13. After the parade, enjoy the cool ice cream social Sasquatch sighting at the Willow Creek China Flat Museum. Ins I der photo

courtesy of the Willow Creek China Flat Museum and Bigfoot Collection (38949 CA-299, Willow Creek, 530629-2653, thebigfootmuseum.com).

Wipe that chin and go inside to peruse Bigfoot prints cast by Bob Patterson himself. Head to Veterans Park for festivities of food, music and more. Better start practicing for that Bigfoot calling contest now! Willow Creek welcomes squatchy fans all summer long and the Six Rivers National Forest can hide a lot of Patty’s descendants. I got my casting plaster. Do you?

↑ Native art and gifts at the Da Gou Rou Louwi’ Cultural Center. ↓ Strolling around historic Old Town Eureka. Ins I der photos

With the Kids

Surprise the kids (4-foot-8inches and taller) with the VR Hurricane 360. Who needs a huge amusement park with massive lines when Bear River Family Entertainment (11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta, 707-733-1880) is in your backyard? The Hurricane is a virtual rollercoaster, so no fears of getting a face full of surprised gull (we’ve all seen that video). Rain or shine, this coaster rolls! Bear River has other fun for those family members more comfortable with both feet on the ground, like bowling or a hot game of laser tag.

For a lower-tech family activity, encourage your little wildlife zoologist in training by learning about animal tracks. Ask your favorite Humboldt County librarian for age-appropriate recommendations of books with animal track illustrations. They know their shelves better than anyone. Visit Animal Tracks of Humboldt County (beartrackersden.com) to see what animals are walking around in Northern California. Play detective by laying down loose sand to find animal pathways through the yard. Make animal

tracks in soft soil for the kids to discover and identify. They will remember comparing their little feet to the Bigfoot print you made for them.

Reward the family with a trip to Jersey Scoops (348 Main St, Loleta, 707-683-9067). The most stubborn frown will turn upside down at the sight of fresh strawberry ice cream. Or maybe a Brown Cow made with Lost Coast Brewery root beer because parents need a smile, too. The Foggy Bottoms Boys, husbands Thomas and Cody Nicholson Stratton, make scrumptious treats with help from the Nicholson Livestock Dairy. Contented Jersey cows produce quality milk that becomes Danish butter cookie ice cream (back due to popular demand). Your little beastie will go all smiles after they sink their fangs into a delicious organic grilled cheese sandwich on white crafted just for them. So much to see and do and eat! Follow your faves on social media to keep up with hours of operation, exhibits and menu specials. You don’t want to miss out on anything.

← Real fun on Bear River Family Entertainment’s virtual rollercoaster.

↓ Cow-to-cone ice cream at Jersey Scoops. Ins I der photos

Official and autographed Guy Fieri merch from Flavortown: Cookware and utensils, mugs and coasters, dice cups and bobbleheads, sauces and salsas, socks and stickers, hoodies, tees and more.

LadiesWhoBrunch

At Bayside Farmstead Café and Mother’s

Cooking Experience

By Jessica Silva

Spring i S i n the air, and all I want on a midday weekend is a drink in my hand and some al fresco brunching. Maybe even a little sun peeking past the edges of an overhead umbrella, glinting off my fork as I savor another bite. Here in Humboldt, two mother-daughter teams, in a sea of brunchly options, have each found a niche to set them apart. The patio dining is just the cherry on top.

Owned by Tryphena Lewis and daughter Rhiannon Lewis-Stephenson, the Bayside Farmstead Cafe, is off the beaten path on Old Arcata Road. The quaint little neighborhood café, which opened only a year ago this spring, is already a bastion of breakfast for locals. The chalkboard menus, the patio, the fresh flowers on the table — they all evoke a homey feel made even better by the scent of baked goods drifting through the place.

Photos by Aoife Moloney

↖ Masa-mochi waffles (gluten-free) with berries and whipped cream.

↑ The popular Jetty Breakfast Burrito with baked eggs, tots, black beans, pickled onions, pepper jack cheese and house chipotle aioli.

← An iced salted honey latte made with local honey, cream and bee pollen.

Herby shallot tarts and iced blueberry scones tempt patrons on both sides of the sweet and savory fence.

The cafe’s menu is rooted in freshness and collaboration with other local makers and growers, leaning into Humboldt’s rich farmto-fork tradition. The Lewis and Lewis-Stephenson duo conceptualized a menu with which they could “showcase the abundance of farm fresh food grown right here in Humboldt.” With the help of local fine dining chef Natalia Boyce, they settled on a menu featuring hearty portions of a range of seasonal offerings, organic when possible and elevated in their composition. Order the Lox Benedict special to see what I mean: local Fish Bros. lox with arugula on house-baked biscuit halves, fresh mixed greens with pickled onions and dilled potatoes. Yeah, dilled potatoes. They don’t skimp on the details, which are often herbaceous.

Most of those herbs, Lewis says, are grown on her 6-acre farm not far from Bayside Farmstead Cafe. In addition to what she grows, she relies on produce and goods sourced from Luna Farm, Arise Bakery, Brio Breadworks, and Little River Farm, among many other local brands, often organic. And for the ingredients that aren’t hyperlocal, she still ethically sources local-ish from brands like Judy’s eggs continued on next page →

↑ Seasonal salad with local greens and spiced walnuts.

→ The lox Benedict special on a homemade biscuit with arugula and a side of dill potatoes.

↘ The Strawberry Fizz, made with Champagne, housemade strawberry-lemon syrup and St. Germain.

and Niman Ranch pork (try the Farmhouse Waffle for some pork on pork action – a gluten-free mochi-masa waffle, topped with braised pork shoulder, poached eggs, chive pesto and bacon crumbles).

Prior to the pandemic prompting a shift in Lewis’ career endeavors, her years spent working for a nonprofit promoting ecological integrity and land st ewardship indelibly impacted what would develop into her philosophy for responsible sourcing. “We find it to be a benefit to our environment. Fewer pesticides are going into the waterways and the earth, and that’s important to us. We can’t do everything 100 percent organic, but it’s definitely the majority. We like to support other companies doing the same.”

The Bayside Farmstead Café

1602 Old Arcata Road, Bayside baysidefarmsteadcafe.com Instagram @baysidefarmsteadcafe (707) 822-4423

Open Mon., Wed.- Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.

This local sourcing leads to seasonal specialties, like peach and burrata salads and cloudlike cheesecake topped with fresh berries in summer, and year-round favorites, like the local wildflower honey in the iced salted honey latte, topped with honey-whipped cream and bee pollen. These fresh salads and sweets taste even better on a sunny day out front, if you’re lucky enough to snag a seat. If you do, order a strawberry spritz (Champagne and sparkling water with house-made strawberry lemon syrup and St. Germain elderflower liqueur) and think of me.

a nother familial pair i S approaching their menu from old traditions that are new in Humboldt. Mother’s Cooking Experience, an Afro-Cuban food truck located at Septentrio Winery’s sprawling courtyard just blocks off the Arcata Plaza, is an amalgamation of owner Alby Alawoya’s ancestral roots. The daughter of a Nigerian father and a Cuban mother, Alawoya pays homage to the West African and Caribbean flavors of her forebearers, an untapped niche in a restaurant scene yearning for new flavor. Alawoya’s mom, Monique Sutton (or Mama Mo as she is lovingly called), moved north from Los Angeles during the pandemic to make up the other half of the Mother’s Cooking team.

An initial scan of their menu has some familiar Sunday brunchtime favorites. Lemon ricotta pancakes with a rich lemon curd, served with a perfectly crisp and juicy piece of fried chicken is sweet and savory comfort on a plate. Then there’s the Cubano, a sandwich lover’s dream, packed with a traditional mojo pork, citrusy and spiced in all its glory, topped with Havarti, glazed ham and a thick slice of pickle, and drizzled with honey mustard. For a brunchy vibe, add a soft-boiled egg and make it a Cu-benny (kyoo-ben-knee) — what doesn’t taste better with an ooey-gooey yolk on top?

If you want the proper introduction to Alawoya’s cultural cuisine, though, she recommends starting with the Havana Bowl, vibrant and packed with an array of colorful ingredients. It’s a customizable dish, with greens or grains as a base, succulent Cuban black beans, pickled onions, avocado, salsa and a vegan garlic aioli. Your hardest choice is playing favorites when picking a protein: mojo pork or chicken, a fried egg, or a portobello mushroom with chi-

Mother’s Cooking Experience

↑ The hearty Havana Bowl with mojo pork, Cuban black beans, avocado, salsa, vegan garlic aioli, housepickled onions and a fried egg over quinoa.

650 Sixth St., Arcata motherscookingexperience.com

Instagram

@motherscooking_humboldt (707) 382-6475

Open Wed.-Sat. 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday brunch 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Mon. and Tue.

← The crunchy buttermilk fried chicken breast sandwich with salsa and garlic aioli.

↙ Buttermilk fried chicken and lemon ricotta pancakes served with maple syrup and lemon curd.

↙ The generous Cubano sandwich with mojo pork, ham, Havarti, pickle and honey mustard on a baguette.

michurri. Trust me when I say the mojo pork is the place to start. As Alawoya says, “It’s the center of Cuban cuisine,” and for good reason. The whopping 24-ounce bowl is finished off with a maduro, a caramelized fried plantain, sticky, soft and sweet.

In the spirit of additional customization, Mother’s Cooking Experience offers a slew of sauces. There’s tantalizingly garlicky mojo de ajo, chimichurri for a little zing, jerk sauce for a little heat, and the West African hot sauce, a love letter to Alawoya’s patrilineal heritage. The hot sauce is derived from flavor profiles found in traditional Nigerian egusi, a West African stew. To add the hot sauce to the Havana Bowl is to taste the marriage of Alawoya’s roots and her own creativity.

This sharing of her culture is the core of Mother’s Cooking. While the name and menu do honor Mama Mo, Alawoya’s concept is broader, encompassing the nostalgia of coming home, a feeling as much as a flavor she intends to share with patrons. For this reason, she plans to do more tasting events to share “multicultural stories and cross boundaries through food.” Her newest endeavor, expanding into a bodega with sauces and seasonings for sale, will let her patrons bring Afro-Cuban flavors home. Aguas frescas are on the horizon, too, to cool the palate from that West African heat.

For those who love wine in the sunshine with plenty of community gathered together, Mother’s Cooking Experience is perfectly situated amid Septentrio Winery’s tasting space with plenty of seating, umbrellas for those coveted sunny days, and fire pits and heaters for cooler ones. The food and wine are made even better by the community events, live music and DJ sets during Sunday brunch. It’s fast becoming a new Afro-Cuban and Humboldt tradition.

Hand Crafting at Diver Bar & Grill

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Squint at Shawn Stoop S sliding a pizza into the Diver Bar & Grill’s hulking, black, riveted woodfire oven and you could imagine him shoveling coal into a steam engine. “When I built the pizza oven, it’s a boiler … steam donkey inspired,” he says, referring to the machines that once hauled timber from the redwoods here in Humboldt.

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Jennifer Fumiko Cahill • Photos by Aoife Moloney

Shawn Stoops tosses a pizza to be baked in the wood fire oven.

A history buff fascinated by “the mechanics of things,” Stoops leaned into Victorian industrial details, echoing the sturdy design of the copper Mark V diving helmet adorning the front window. A handcrafted miniature version of the helmet sits at the head of the long table at the center of the dining room. The vividly contrasting paintings of boombox-toting dragons and samurai on the walls are by local favorite Sonny Wong, Stoop’s old neighbor (all are for sale, as well). He’s proud of the work he’s put into the place as both designer and contractor, from the shining tin ceiling to the wainscoting and filament lights, and the bar in the back with its changing lineup of beer and wine. He’s not done yet, as there are outdoor tables and heaters to add to the parklet out front for the summer.

Stoops is proud, too, of the staff and the meals they’ve been turning out since the Diver’s 2017 opening. “We try to do Americana with a little bit of a twist,” he says, explaining the approachable menu focuses on high-quality ingredients. “It’s in the execution,” he says of the burgers, sandwiches, woodfired pizzas, steaks and seafood specials. The kitchen smokes duck breast, salmon, brisket, turkey and the pork belly that shows up on the burgers. The barbecue and other sauces, pickles, dressings, candied jalapeños and bacon jam are made in-house, too. “We go through a lot of bacon,” he sighs.

An order of mussels steamed in white wine and garlic served in a cast iron pot is a solid start. Only be honest with yourself and get the extra side of sourdough straight away, since you’ll want to sop up as much of that broth as you can. Those craving a classic ribeye steak will be pleased with the peppery char and juicy example here,

Sonny Wong’s paintings on the Diver Bar & Grill’s walls.

served with seasonal vegetables and either mushroom risotto or crusty roasted fingerling potatoes.

Homemade touches shine atop the burgers made with a blend of short rib and brisket. The Calico Cowboy is a fine example, with Rumiano smoked mozzarella, smoked pork belly, a swipe of spiced apple barbecue sauce, grilled onion and chunks of that aforementioned spicy-sweet, candied jalapeño. The beer-battered fries are wonderfully crunchy but hand-cut sweet potato fries aren’t easily dismissed, either.

That oak-fueled pizza oven, which hovers between 650 to 700 degrees, fire roasts tomatoes and other ingredients, as well as the occasional oyster special. The pizzas slide from the peel with thin crusts and toothsome, bubbled edges (a gluten-free version is on offer, too). The options are more than a dozen strong, with the choice to customize. The Gorgy Mushroom, piled with mushrooms, mozzarella and gorgonzola over tomato sauce, comes finished with fresh tomato and arugula, and toasted pumpkin seeds for both layered flavors and textures.

The dessert menu offers rotating crème brûlées, coffee and lemon among them, dessert wine and a warm triple-chocolate brownie sundae. The namesake Diver Bar is a recipe from a friend, with cream cheese filling stuffed between layers of cinnamon pastry and drizzled with caramel. The Fruity Pebble marshmallow ice cream sandwich, with its wedges of sticky, Technicolor crunch, offers a nostalgia more immediate than the Victorian age. “It takes you back to being 9 again,” says Stoop.

Clockwise from left: Mussels cooked in white wine, garlic and lemon.

The 13-ounce Prime ribeye steak with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

A wood-fired pizza with gorgonzola, mushrooms, pepitas, fresh tomatoes and arugula.

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 five-flavor sampler with blueberry, cherry, peach, Humboldt Blend and English-style ciders.

The Fruits of Humboldt Cider Co.’s Labors

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill • Photos by Aoife Malloney

When the h umboldt Cider Co. first started pressing apples at its original location at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, just an apple’s throw from its new tasting room on Hubbard Lane, the plan was to produce single varietals. Co-owner Michelle Cartledge is still a fan. “The [Imperial] Macintosh apple is really wonderful and balanced, and not too sweet and not too dry,” she says. Her husband, Darren, who heads up the cider making, is a fan of that one and their English-style Smoke and Mirrors cider, too, the latter described as having “notes of vanilla, caramel and molasses.”

But since they started pouring in 2015, the blended apple flavors have, well, branched out. Imperial Blueberry, says Michelle Cartledge, was “fun because it was a mistake … but it ended up being really popular, and now it’s a staple.” Flavors range from the continually evolving Humboldt Blend, which draws upon local orchard harvests, to the tropical Guava the Hop. Ciders are made with hibiscus and hemp, chocolate and cherry, and peaches from the trees at Neukom Family Farms. You can sample cider pressed from the heirloom apples picked at the historic Albert Etter’s orchard, or share the harvest with Cider for People, for each pint of which sends $1 to the Food for People food bank serving locals coping with food insecurity.

Dave Van Patten’s murals cover the walls at the new tap room.

Thank Gravenstein there is help for the indecisive. Patrons have been customizing their pints to suit their palates from the beginning. Some combinations have made it onto the menu, like Swipe Right, a halfand-half blend of Cherry and Honey ciders. A similar mashup of Imperial Blueberry and Passion Fruit is much beloved, as well. Get yourself a growler and you can bring home whatever you didn’t have room for and enjoy it later. Still struggling with choice? For $2-$3.25 each, you can get smaller samples, five of which can be carried back to your table on a wooden caddy — use both hands to carry it back to whichever table or nook you’ve staked out.

The Hubbard Lane Tap Room is an airy, open cinderblock building with high, wooden rafters and a garage-like door that lets in the fresh air. There are tables against the front wall, seats at the long bar, a room to the side (which can be rented out) and cozy lounge areas. And all around, artist Dave Van Patten’s playful figures are painted on

Humboldt Cider Co. Tap Room

2901 Hubbard Lane, Eureka humboldtciderco.com

Open Fri. 4 to 9 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 1 to 9 p.m.

the walls — a strawberry-headed farmer here, a pineapple-faced surfer there — to match his whimsical illustrations on the menu and cans. “We knew we wanted to have murals in there,” says Michelle Cartledge, who, as founder of the Eureka Street Art Festival and one of its organizers for the last seven years, knows from murals. Van Patten’s style, evident in the Humboldt Cider Co. logo and labels, fits the homey vibe and clean finish of the ciders. “Sometimes we give him an idea for what we’re picturing for the labels and sometimes we give him a description of the cider.” Come to think of it, choosing your pint by its artwork isn’t a bad idea, either.

Outdoor seating is in the works and there’s already a cadre of mobile food options lined up, including the Big Island Kine poke truck and Los Giles Taqueria. “The goal is to have a food truck every night,” says Michelle Cartledge.

The potential for pairings is again dizzying. And an excuse to come back again and again. As she notes, “There’s a lot to try.”

Growlers, relaxed seating and pints at Humboldt Cider Co.

The “Holy Mole’’ Cocktail

Our premium Agave Spirit begins with an Organic Tequilana Blue Webber variety of agave harvested in Mexico and retains the unique flavors of the terroir. The agave nectar is fermented, distilled and blended with our pure mountain spring water of Humboldt County. Our “reposado”is barrel aged for at least two months in used whiskey barrels. Enjoy the sweet and spicy aromatics with flavors of caramel, butterscotch, vanilla and spice.

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. Jewell Agave Spirit

1/8 oz. Crème de Cacao

1/8 oz. Orange liqueur

3-5 dashes Mole bitters

PREPARATION

Method: Shake over ice and strain

Glass: Chilled Martini

Garnish: Cinnamon, cocoa and sugar rim

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Arcata

Alchemy Distillery Tasting Room 324 South G St. Arcata (707) 822-8013, alchemydistillery.com, Small batch, high-quality spirits using local grains, Pop-up Kitchen Dinners $-$$$.

The Alibi 744 Ninth St. Arcata (707) 822-3731, thealibi.com, Cocktail bar with a full American menu. V, B, L, D. $-$$.

Alma’s Mexican Food 1225 Guintoli Lane. Arcata (707) 8221200, Casual Mexican food truck. V, L, D. $. Arcata Pizza and Deli 1057 H St. Arcata (707) 822-4650, arcatapizza.com, Burgers, pizza, sandwiches and salads. V, L, D. $-$$.

Arcata Scoop 1068 I St., Suite A. Arcata (707) 825-7266, facebook.com/thearcatascoop, Homemade ice cream and cones. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $. Arcata Theatre Lounge 1036 G St. Arcata (707) 616-3030, arcatatheatre.com, A 1938 Art Deco theater with a full bar and American food. V, D, W. $$.

Backwoods Burritos 1036 G St. Arcata (707) 502-5724, Breakfast burrito truck. V, B.

Bayside Farmstead Café 1602 Old Arcata Road. Bayside Family-owned cafe with an emphasis on local, organic, and delicious food and drinks. V, Local ingredients, B, L. $-$$.

Beck’s Bakery 100 Ericson Court, Suite 100C. Arcata (707) 840-8004, Wholesale bread bakery. V, Local ingredients.

Bencharong Thai House 600 F St., Suite #9. Arcata (707) 825-0900, Serving popular Thai dishes. V, D. Big Blue Café 846 G St. Arcata (707) 826-7578, Classic American breakfasts and lunches. V, B, L. $. Big Island Kine Fortuna. Arcata (808) 938-5471, Authentic Hawaiian poké food truck serving Arcata and Eureka. $-$$.

The Burger Joint 835 J St. Arcata (707) 630-5144, Neighborhood burger joint, serving a variety of burgers, shakes, beer and wine.

Cafe Brio 791 G St. Arcata (707) 822-5922, cafebrioarcata. com, Breakfast, lunch and dinner, specialty breads, pastries, dessert, pour-over coffee and espresso. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $$.

Cafe Mokka and Finnish Country Sauna and Tubs 495 J St. Arcata (707) 822-2228, cafemokkaarcata.com, Cafe serving light meals and baked goods. $.

Cafe Phoenix 1360 G St. Arcata (707) 630-5021, A farm-totable restaurant and juice bar. V, B, L. $-$$.

Campground Arcata 865 Ninth St. Arcata (707) 630-5148, campgroundarcata.com, Argentine-inspired steakhouse. $-$$$.

Carl’s Jr., Arcata 4900 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 8229058, carlsjr.com, Fast food. B, L, D. $.

Carmela’s Mexican Restaurant 1288 G St. Arcata (707) 8225200, carmelasrestaurants.com, Mexican specialties and a full bar. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Carriage House Arcata Restaurant 937 10th St. Arcata (707) 840-6062, New American dining. $$$-$$$$.

Chan’s Chinese Restaurant in Arcata 359 G St. Arcata (707) 822-3922, Chinese and American food. V, L, D. $-$$.

Coffee Break Cafe 700 Bayside Road. Arcata (707) 8256685, coffeebreak-arcata.com, Organic coffee, teas and baked goods. V, B, L.

Couxp 737 G St. Arcata (707) 499-3168, Food truck serving chicken sandwiches and wings. L. $$.

Dead Reckoning Tavern 815 J St. Arcata (707) 630-5008, Small batch craft beers, rotating kegs, bottles and snacks. $-$$.

Domino’s Arcata 1731 G St., Suite 207. Arcata Pizza delivery chain. $-$$$.

Don’s Donuts Pizza and Deli 933 H St. Arcata (707) 8226465, facebook.com/115983365096679, Pizza pies or by the slice, doughnuts, Asian subs, bagels, ice cream, beverages and more. V, B, L, D. $.

Dutch Bros. Arcata 5232 Mad River Parkway. Arcata (541) 955-4700, Drive-thru coffee and espresso drinks. $.

Dutchy’s Pizza 1116 11th St. Arcata (707) 826-1032, dutchyspizza.com, Pizza by the slice or delivery. Vegan options. V, L, D. $$.

Esteban’s 860 10th. Arcata (707) 826-0310, Traditional Mexican food. V, L, D. $.

Everett’s Club 784 Ninth St. Arcata (707) 822-2291, Bar. $. Familia Coffee 1350 Ninth St. Arcata (707) 599-4699, familiacoffees.com/, Employee-owned coffee company and cafe with specialty drinks and baked goods.

Fiesta Grill & Cantina 3525 Janes Road. Arcata (707) 822-4600, Traditional Mexican food, full bar with TV. Booth, table or bar seating available. V, L, D. $$.

Fourth Street Market Liquors & Deli 781 Samoa Blvd. Arcata (707) 822-1127, Deli, catering, wine and beer. Open 365 days a year. V, B, L.

Fusion Bites 1215 Giuntoli Lane. Arcata (707) 630-7820, thefusionbites.com, Brazilian and Chinese fusion food. $-$$.

Gyro Shop 1731 G St. Arcata (707) 633-5006, Gyros, falafel, shawarma, fries and more.

Hey Juan Burritos 1642 1/2 G St. Arcata (707) 822-8433, heyjuanburritos.com, Casual Mexican food. B, L, D. $.

Hole in the Wall Great Sandwiches 590 G St. Arcata (707) 822-7407, Sandwiches made to order. V, L, D. $-$$.

Humboldt Brews 856 10th St. Arcata (707) 826-2739, humboldtbrews.com, Known locally as HumBrews, serving American pub food. Pool table, WiFi, TV and live music. V, L, D. $$.

The Jam 915 H St. Arcata (707) 822-5266, thejamarcata. com, Pizza, American and Southern dining with live entertainment and a full bar. V, D. $$.

Japhy’s Soup and Noodles 1563 G St. Arcata (707) 826-2594, japhys.com, Soups, salads, pastas and curry. V, L, D. $.

Jitter Bean Coffee, Arcata 900 G St. Suite 102. Arcata (707) 822-0671, jitterbeancoffee.com, Espresso drinks, baked goods and fruit drinks. MoM. $.

Jitter Bean Coffee, Arcata Drive Thru 4950 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 572-0152, jitterbeancoffee.com, Espresso drinks, baked goods and fruit drinks. V, B, L. $.

Kebab Café 5000 Valley West Blvd. #19. Arcata (707) 8262121, kebabcafearcata.com, Casual Greek, Turkish and American dining and take-out. V, L, D, MoM. $.

The Kitchen Arcata 1551 G St. Arcata (707) 630-7444, Local and seasonal ingredients. V, Local ingredients. $-$$$.

La Chiquita II 5000 West End Road. Arcata Mexican food truck. $-$$.

Libation Wine Bar & Store 761 Eighth St. Arcata (707) 4997335, facebook.com/libationarcata/, Wine, beer and sake retailer and bar with live music.

The Local Cider Bar 828 I St. Arcata (707) 630-5100, thelocalciderbar.com/, Twenty-four rotating taps.

Los Bagels, Arcata 1085 I St. Arcata (707) 822-3150, losbagels.com, Bagels, baked goods, soups, salads and organic fair-trade coffee. Local ingredients, B, L. $-$$. Los Bagels, HSU Depot 1 Harpst St. Arcata (707) 826-5308, losbagels.com, Bagels, baked goods, soups, salads and organic fair-trade coffee. V, Local ingredients, B, L. $.

Los Giles Taqueria 1033 G St. Arcata Taco truck serving traditional Mexican cuisine. V, L, D. $-$$.

Louise Zuleger Confections 100 Ericson Ct., Suite 125. Arcata (707) 572-2768, louisezulegerconfections.com, Bringing classic French pastries to Humboldt County. Petit gateaux, entremets and verrines. $-$$.

McDonald’s Arcata 4901 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 822-0888, mcdonalds.com, Fast food. B, L, D. $.

McIntosh Farm Country Store 1264 Giuntoli Lane. Arcata (707) 822-0487, mcintoshfarm.com, American food, country breakfasts, sandwiches, doughnuts and baked goods. V, Local ingredients, B, L. $-$$.

Mia Bella Cupcakes 1041 H St. Arcata (707) 630-5059, miabellacakes.com, Cupcake bakery and coffee.

Mother’s Cooking Experience 650 Sixth St. Arcata (707) 382-6475, Caribbean, soul food and African cuisine, plus weekend brunch.

Murphy’s Market Deli, Westwood 100 Westwood Center, Alliance Road. Arcata (707) 822-0411, murphysmarkets. net, Grocery and deli with hot and cold prepared food and sandwiches. V, B, L, D. $-$$.

Murphy’s Market Deli, Sunny Brae 785 Bayside Road. Sunny Brae (707) 822-7005, murphysmarkets.net, Grocery and deli with hot and cold prepared food and sandwiches. V, B, L, D. $-$$.

Nori Sushi Grill & Sake Bar 761 Eighth St. Arcata (707) 6304217, Sushi and Taiwanese hot plates. $-$$.

North Coast Co-op, Arcata 811 I St. Arcata (707) 826-5947, northcoastco-op.com, A member-owned grocery store with a bakery, deli and hot and cold prepared foods. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $-$$.

North Story Wines 937 I St. Arcata (707) 508-5175, Northtown Coffee 1603 G St. Arcata (707) 633-6187, Organic coffee drinks and gluten-free baked goods. V, B, L. $.

Oak Deli & Brewery 1101 H St. Arcata (707) 840-6046, oakdelibrewery.com, Small brewery serving beer, wine, sandwiches, soups and salads. V, L.

Oriental Buffet 5000 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 8222286, Chinese dining and buffet. V, W, L, D, MoM. $.

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza, Arcata 686 F St. Arcata (707) 822-6220, papamurphys.com, Take-and-bake pizza and desserts. V, L, D, MoM. $-$$.

Paul’s Live From New York, Arcata 665 Samoa Blvd. Arcata (707) 822-6199, paulslivefromnewyorkpizza.com, Pizza by the slice or whole, specialty pies, sandwiches and more. V, L, D. $-$$.

Pepper’s Arcata 5000 Valley W Blvd #1. Arcata (707) 8260607, $-$$.

Pho Hoang 1390 G St. Arcata (707) 822-2227, phohoangarcata.com, Vietnamese dining and take-out. V, L, D. $-$$.

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Plaza Grill 780 Seventh St., Jacoby’s Storehouse Third Floor. Arcata (707) 826-0860, plazagrillarcata.com, New American dining with full bar. V, D, MoM. $$.

The Pub at The Creamery 824 L St., Suite A. Arcata (707) 630-5178, International pub fare and full bar. V, Local ingredients. $-$$.

Pudgy Pierogi Arcata Plaza. Arcata (707) 845-3535, Pop-up stand serving pierogi and other Polish specialties. V. $-$$$.

Pupuseria San Miguel 100 Ericson Court, Unit 110. Arcata (707) 382-8915, Salvadoran pupusas for pick up. V. $.

Raliberto’s Taco Shop - Arcata 1811 G St. Arcata (707) 825-7400, Tacos, burritos and Mexican specialties. V, L, D. $-$$.

Ramone’s Bakery & Café, Wildberries 747 13th St. Arcata (707) 826-1088, ramonesbakery.com, Espresso drinks and baked goods. Located inside Wildberries. V, B, L, D. $.

Ray’s Food Place, Arcata 5000 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 822-0188, gorays.com, Grocery with bakery, deli and hot and cold prepared foods. V, B, L, D, W. $-$$.

Redwood Curtain Brewery & Tasting Room 550 South G St., #4. Arcata (707) 826-7222, redwoodcurtainbrewing.com, Craft brewery with food truck on site daily. V, L, D. $. Redwood Yogurt 1573 G St. Arcata (707) 826-7677, facebook.com/redwoodyogurt, F rozen yogurt and espresso drinks. Gluten-free waffle cones available. V, L, D. $.

Renata’s Crêperie 1030 G St. Arcata (707) 825-8783, www. facebook.com/RenatasCreperie, Sweet and savory crepes, salads, soups and coffee. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $$.

Richards’ Goat Tavern & Tea Room 401 I St. Arcata (707) 630-5000, richardsgoat.com, Cocktails, craft beers, local wines, teas and sweet and savory pastries. Local ingredients, L, D. $-$$.

Riptide Cafe 5750 Valley East Blvd. Arcata (707) 442-8528, riptidecafe.com/, Drive-thru coffe, espresso, and pastries. V, B, L. $.

R ita’s Margaritas & Mexican Grill, Arcata 855 Eighth St. Arcata (707) 822-1010, ritashumboldt.com/, Mexican dining. V, L, D, MoM. $.

Roman’s Kitchen 1301 D St. Arcata (707) 407-9750, Grassfed burgers and sandwich truck. V, L, D. $-$$.

Round Table Pizza, Arcata 5000 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 822-5158, roundtablepizza.com, Pizza, salad bar and beer. V, L, D. $$.

Salt Fish House 935 I St. Arcata (707) 630-5300, saltfishhouse.com, L ocal seafood, classics and cocktails. V, L, D. $$$.

Sammy’s BBQ & Catering Arcata 475 I St. Arcata (707) 826-7227, sammysbbqcatering.com, Polynesian and American barbecued meats and sides. $-$$.

Septentrio Tasting Room 650 Sixth St. Arcata (707) 6722058, Local winery tasting room and shop with food on site, outdoor patio. V. $-$$$.

Slice of Humboldt Pie 828 I St. Arcata (707) 630-5100, sliceofhumboldtpie.com, Sweet and savory pies, vegan and gluten-free options. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $-$$.

Smug’s Pizza, Arcata 1034 G St. Arcata (707) 822-1927, smugspizza.com, Pizza by the slice or pie and homemade cookies. V, L, D. $-$$.

South G Kitchen 550 S. G St. arcata (707) 382-6923, facebook.com/South-G-Kitchen-104589688302766/about, Food truck serving “pub fusion” burgers, salads, fish, tacos and more. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $-$$.

Stars Hamburgers, Arcata 1535 G St. Arcata (707) 8261379, facebook.com/137341949625904, Grass-fed hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and milkshakes. Local ingredients, L, D. $.

Subway, Arcata 1731 G St. Arcata (707) 822-0155, subway. com, Made-to-order sandwiches, cookies and fountain beverages. V, B, L, D. $.

Subway, Valley West 5000 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 825-1135, subway.com, Made-to-order sandwiches, cookies and fountain beverages. V, B, L, D. $.

Sushi Spot Arcata 670 Ninth St. Arcata (707) 822-1221, sushispotarcata.com, Sushi and Japanese dining with imported beer and sake. V, L, D. $$.

Sushi Tao 768 18th St. Arcata (707) 826-1988, Sushi and Japanese dining with beer and sake. V, L, D. $.

Szechuan Garden 752 18th St. Arcata (707) 822-0277, szechuangardenarcata.com/, T raditional and contemporary Chinese dining. V, L, D.

Tacos La Bonita 1499 Spear Ave. Arcata (707) 502-4996, Taco truck serving casual Mexican specialties.

Taqueria La Barca 5201 Carlson Park Drive. Arcata (707) 822-6669, facebook.com/taquerialabarca, Mexican dining. V, L, D, W, MoM. $.

Tomo Japanese Restaurant 708 Ninth St. Arcata (707) 8221414, tomoarcata.com, Sushi and Japanese dining and take-out with beer, wine and sake. V, L, D, MoM. $-$$$.

Toni’s 24-hour Restaurant 1901 Heindon Road. Arcata (707) 822-0091, www.tonisrestaurant.com, American diner fare and baked goods. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Ultimate Yogurt, Arcata 900 G St. Arcata (707) 822-9646, facebook.com/141641439226083, Self-serve frozen yogurt with toppings bar and smoothies. Also serving Belgian waffles. V, L, D, MoM. $.

Valley Azteca Restaurant 5000 Valley West Blvd. Arcata (707) 826-0723, Mexican dining. V, B, L, D, MoM. $.

Violet Green Winery P.O. Box 165. Bayside 445-8679, violetgreenwinery.com, Available in local restaurants and stores.

Westside Pizza 600 F St. Arcata (707) 822-9990, westsidepizza.com, P izza, pastas and salads. Dine-in, take-out or delivery. V, L, D. $-$$$.

Wildflower Café and Bakery 1604 G St. Arcata (707) 8220360, www.wildflowercafebakery.com/, Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner, coffee and espresso drinks, and local beer and wine. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D, MoM. $$.

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So Local You Can Taste It

For 50 years and counting, North Coast Co-op has prepared tempting eats in our bakery and deli using local products and produce. It’s a difference you can taste.

7am to 9pm

Humboldt’s local, member-owned grocery co-op since 1973.

WildPlatter Café, Wildberries Marketplace 747 13th St. Arcata (707) 822-0095 ext. 25, wildberries.com, Deli, juice bar and hot and cold prepared foods. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D, MoM. $.

Wrangletown Cider Co. 955 I St. Arcata (707) 508-5175, wrangletowncidercompany.com, Woman owned and produced small lot wines and ciders. Local ingredients.

Eureka

2 Doors Down 1626 F St. Eureka (707) 268-8989, 2doorsdownwinebar.com, Wine bar serving appetizers, woodfired pizzas and desserts. V, D, MoM. $$.

707 Bar 200 First St. Eureka (707) 443-8887, Bar.

AA Bar and Grill 929 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 443-1632, Steak, burgers and brunch on weekends. B, L, D, MoM. $$.

A & J Ichiban 615 F St. Eureka (707) 273-5299, Japanese bento box with American flavor, sushi, steak, pasta and more. V, L, D. $-$$.

Adel’s Restaurant 1724 Broadway. Eureka (707) 445-9777, adels-restaurant.com, Casual, family-style American diner. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Amigas Burritos 317 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 443-3373, Traditional Mexican fare, baked goods and espresso. V, B, L, D, MoM. $.

Annie’s Cambodian Cuisine 2850 F St. Eureka (707) 4421556, anniescambodian.com, Southeast Asian dining and take-out. V, L, D, MoM. $$.

Applebee’s 2846 Broadway. Eureka (707) 269-0533, applebees.com, Casual American family dining. L, D, W, MoM. $$.

Asia's Best 2085 Myrtle Ave. #8. Eureka (707) 497-6386, asiasbestfoods.com, Family-owned grocery store specializing in Filipino and Asian products, fresh and frozen produce and more.

Aztec Grill, Eureka 2806 Broadway. Eureka (707) 442-9999, Mexican fast food, located in the Chevron. L, D. $.

Babe’s Pizza & Pasta 4015 Walnut Drive. Eureka (707) 442-3839, babespizzapasta. com, Pizza, pasta and salad bar. V, L, D, MoM. $-$$.

Bayfront Restaurant 1 F St. Eureka (707) 4437489, facebook.com/150242055018160, Sushi and Japanese cuisine with a teppanyaki grill and a view of Humboldt Bay. V, Local ingredients, L, D, MoM. $$$. Brick & Fire Bistro 1630 F St. Eureka (707) 268-8959, brickandfirebistro.com/, Brick-oven pizza and Mediterranean/ Italian cuisine. Outdoor dining. Local ingredients, L, D, MoM. $$$. Burger King, Eureka 417 S St. Eureka (707) 442-8104, bk.com, Fast food. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Café Marina and Woodley’s Bar 601 Startare Drive. Eureka (707) 443-2233, cafemarina.net, Seafood, sandwiches, steak and breakfast with a bar and a view of Humboldt Bay. B, L, D, MoM. $$. Café Nooner 2910 E St. Eureka (707) 4073664, cafenooner.com, Breakfast and American and Mediterranean dining with an espresso bar and baked goods. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D, MoM. $$.

Café Waterfront 102 F St. Eureka (707) 4439190, American dining with steak, seafood, a full bar and a view of Humboldt Bay. V, B, L, D, MoM. $-$$$.

Cali Crew Hibachi Grill 1600 Fifth St. Eureka (707)-740-1466, Mexican and Asian fusion grill truck. $-$$.

Cap’s Food Shack Various Spots in Eureka. Eureka Local, upscale pub fare truck. Local ingredients, L. $-$$.

Carl’s Jr. Eureka 3160 Broadway. Eureka (707) 442-1690, carlsjr.com, Fast food. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Chapala Café 201 Second St. Eureka (707) 443-9514, chapalacafe.com, Mexican dining. V, L, D, MoM. $-$$.

Cherry Blossom Pastry Shop 2940 E St. Eureka (707) 443-0576, cherryblossombakery.weebly.com, P astries, specialty cakes and doughnuts. B, L, MoM. $$. Chin’s Café 4200 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-0615, Chinese and Southeast Asian dining and take-out. L, D, MoM. $. Chinese Gourmet Express 3300 Broadway. Eureka (707) 268-3948, Casual Chinese inside the Bayshore Mall. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Chipotle Mexican Grill 2626 Broadway St Suite 100. Eureka (707) 502-3294, Mexican fast food. $-$$.

Coast Seafoods Co. 25 Waterfront Drive. Eureka (707) 442-2947, coastseafoods. com, Oyster and shellfish distributor. Local ingredients.

Cocina Mariposa 4750 Fairway Drive. Eureka (707) 599-2469, Casual Mexican cuisine at the golf course. V, B, L, D. $-$$.

Cocina Oaxaqueña Restaurant & Cafe 3943 Walnut St. Eureka (707) 599-4610, Oaxacan specialties for breakfast and lunch, a nd coffee drinks. V, L. $-$$.

Costco 1006 W. Wabash. Eureka (707) 441-8750, Pizza, sandwiches, hot dogs, smoothies and ice cream. V, L, D. $. Country Club Market 5667 South Broadway. Eureka (707) 445-3567, Grocery, meats and deli. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Curry Leaf 2335 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 7982049, Pan-Asian dining with Malaysian, Chinese and Japanese specialties. V, L, D. $-$$$.

Curtain Cookin’ Nook 1595 Myrtle Ave., Suite B. Eureka (707) 269-7143, Pub food truck at Redwood Curtain Brewery. L, D. $-$$.

The Cutten Chalet 3980 Walnut Drive. Eureka (707) 798-6480, Breakfast, brunch and American dining. B, L. $-$$.

Dave’s Place 426 Grotto St. Eureka (707) 445-9773, Bar. $.

The Diver Bar & Grill 2834 F St. Eureka (707) 798-6184, thediverbarandgrill.com, Pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks a nd seafood. L, D. $$.

Domino’s Pizza 500 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 442-3030, dominos.com, Pizza and sides. Delivery. V, L, D, MoM. $$.

Donut Mill 1411 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 444-8985, Drive-thru doughnuts, espresso drinks and pastries. B, L, MoM. $.

Dutch Bros. Coffee, Broadway 1108 Broadway. Eureka (541) 955-4700, dutchbros. c om, Drive-thru coffee and espresso drinks. B, L, MoM. $.

Dutch Bros. Coffee, Eureka 430 N St. Eureka (541) 955-4700, dutchbros.com, Drive-thru coffee and espresso drinks. B, L, D, MoM. $.

El Fogón Costeño 518 Henderson St. Eureka (707) 273-5025, Mexican casual dining, breakfast. V, B, L, D. $.

Ernie’s 608 A St. Eureka (707) 798-1747, Bar.

Esmeralda’s 2.0 The Best Mexican Restaurant In Eureka 328 Grotto St. Eureka (707) 442-0887, Mexican dining. V, L, D, MoM. $.

Eureka Natural Foods 1450 Broadway. Eureka (707) 442-6325, eurekanaturalfoods.com, M arket and cafe with deli, prepared foods and baked goods. V, B, L, D, MoM. $-$$.

Familia Coffee Roasters 525 Second Street, Suite 101. Eureka (707) 599-4699, Employee-owned coffee company with a small cafe in the lobby of the Vance Hotel in Old Town. $-$$.

Five Eleven 511 Second St. Eureka (707) 268-3852, New American dining with a full bar. V, L, D, MoM. $$$.

Floyd’s by the Sea 1018 H St. Eureka (707) 502-6301, Burgers, sandwiches, tacos, fish and chips, and more. $-$$.

Frankie’s NY Bagels 3750 Harris Ave. Eureka (707) 599-3305, NY-style bagels, doughnuts, baked treats and coffee. $-$$.

Fresh Freeze 3023 F St. Eureka (707) 4426967, facebook.com/335594505068, Classic shakes, burgers and fries since 1951. L, D, MoM. $.

Gabriel’s Italian Restaurant 216 E St. Eureka (707) 599-1388, Traditional Italian cuisine. L, D, MoM. $$$.

Gallagher’s Irish Pub 1604 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 442-1177, gallaghers-irishpub. com, Sandwiches, seafood, Irish dining and pizza, with a full bar and live music. V, Local ingredients, L, D, W, MoM. $$$.

Gill’s By The Bay 77 Halibut Ave. Eureka (707) 442-2554, gillsbythebay.com, Seafood, sandwiches and breakfast with a v iew of Humboldt Bay. B, L, MoM. $$.

Ginger 1835 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 7982191, gingereureka.com, Pan-Asian dining. V, L, D. $-$$$.

Gold Rush Coffee, Broadway 2742 Broadway. Eureka (707) 442-2333, goldrush -

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KICKASS STEAKS HONEST DRINKS - and

LUNCH

CHEESEBURGER

MUSHROOM SWISS BURGER

JALAPENO BURGER

FRENCH DIP

LINGUICA SANDWICH

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PATTY MELT

AA STEAK BURGER

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TOP SIRLOIN 14oz

PORTERHOUSE 20 or 30oz

FILET MIGNON 8oz

FISH & CHIPS PRAWNS

PORTERHOUSE PORK CHOP

APPETIZERS

SWEET POTATO FRIES

MAC & CHZ WEDGES ONION BATTERED GREEN BEANS

JALAPENO POPPERS CALAMARI

menu of menus

coffee.com, Pastries, sandwiches and smoothies. B, L, MoM. $.

Golden Harvest Café Eureka 1707 Allard Ave. Eureka (707) 442-1610, goldenharvestcafe.com, Country breakfast and lunch. V, B, L, MoM. $$.

Greene Lily 516 Second St. Eureka (707) 798-6083, thegreenelilycafe.com, Breakfast, brunch and lunch. American dining. V, B, L.

Grind Cafe 734 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 445-3899, Sandwiches, soups, salad, baked goods and coffee. V, B, L, MoM. $. Guatemayan Yum Yums 534 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 6724680, Guatemalan specialties. B, L, D. $-$$$.

Happy Donuts & Express Asian Food 2916 Central Ave. Eureka (707) 443-6812, Drive-thru and take-out doughnuts, espresso drinks and Asian food. V, B, L, D, MoM. $. Harbor Lanes Café 2136 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-4533, Burgers, fries, shakes and coffee at the bowling alley. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Humboldt Bay Bistro 1436 Second St. Eureka (707) 4437339, facebook.com/humboldtbaybistro, French-American dining.

Humboldt Bay Burgers 1411 Broadway. Eureka (530) 716-0184, Food truck with burgers, grilled cheese, sandwiches and and salads. V, B, L, D. $-$$.

Humboldt Bay Coffee Co. 527 Third St. Eureka (707) 4443969, humboldtcoffee.com, Micro roaster of organic, fair trade, shade-grown and Rainforest Alliance-certified coffees. Open for tours, coffee available in local stores and restaurants. Local ingredients. $.

Humboldt Bay Provisions 205 G St. Eureka (707) 672-3850, humboldtbayprovisions.us/, Rustic-chic restaurant in Old Town serving locally sourced oysters & tasting plates, plus beer, wine, cider & kombucha on tap. Local ingredients, L, D, W.

Humboldt Cider Co. New Tap Room 2901 Hubbard Lane. Eureka (707) 497-6320, Locally pressed cider. Food trucks on site. Local ingredients. $.

Humboldt Cider Co. Tap Room 517 F St. Eureka (707) 4976320, humboldtciderco.com/tap-room, Hand-crafted ciders and snacks. $-$$.

Humboldt Smokehouse 310 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 497-6261, Barbecue, sides, sandwiches and burritos. L, D. $$.

Hunan Restaurant 2912 E St. Eureka (707) 444-9241, Chinese dining and take-out. L, D, MoM. $.

I n-N-Out Burger 2616 Broadway St. Eureka (800) 7861000, $.

Jack’s Seafood 4 C St. Eureka (707) 273-5373, jacksseafoodeureka.com, F resh seafood, fine dining and drinks overlooking the Humboldt Bay. L, D. $$$.

Jerk Kitchen 427 W. Harris St. Eureka (707) 407-0586, Jamaican cuisine. V, L, D.

Jitter Bean Coffee, Eureka 1836 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 4448130, jitterbeancoffee.com, Drive-thru coffee, pastries and fruit drinks. MoM. $.

Jitter Bean Coffee, Broadway 1225 Broadway. Eureka (707) 442-5042, jitterbeancoffee.com, Drive-thru coffee, espresso drinks, pastries and fruit drinks. MoM. $.

Jitter Bean, Harris 3101 Montgomery. Eureka (707) 4422504, Drive-thru coffee, espresso drinks, pastries and fruit drinks. $.

K&B Dining 603 E St. Eureka (707) 798-1916, Thai and Lao Asian fusion. V, L, D. $$.

Kenny’s Chocolates 425 Snug Alley. Eureka (707) 445-8015, Premium handmade chocolates, created daily. $-$$. Kentucky Fried Chicken 2245 Broadway. Eureka (707) 840-5579, Fast food fried chicken. L, D. $$.

Kool Beanz Coffee and Ice Cream 1338 Myrtle Ave. Eureka (707) 798-6063, facebook.com/KoolBeanzcoffeeEureka, Espresso, ice cream and sandwiches. B, L, MoM. $.

The Krazy Baker Various locations. Eureka (707) 499-5038, Food truck serving homemade baked goods and other treats. $.

Kristina’s 250 W. Fifth St. Eureka (707) 444-3322, American family dining. B, L, D, MoM. $-$$.

Cafe Marina theWoodley Island

La Flor Mixteca 5945 Myrtle Ave. Eureka (707) 719-2261, F ood truck serving Mexican food and Oaxacan specialties.

La Patria Mariscos & Grill 6690 Fields Landing Drive. Fields Landing (707) 407-0039, Authentic Mexican cuisine and Sinaloa-style seafood dishes. L, D. $-$$. Las Michoacanas 1111 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 798-1703, Mexican restaurant with specialties from Michoacan. $-$$. Leonardi’s Pizza 363 West Harris. Eureka (707) 442-3543, Pizza and sandwiches located inside WinCo Foods. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Lil’ Red Lion Cocktail Lounge 1506 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 444-1344, Bar.

Little Caesars Pizza Eureka 906 West Ave. Eureka (707) 442-4444, Pizza chain. V, B, L, D. $-$$.

Los Bagels, Eureka 403 Second St. Eureka (707) 442-8525, losbagels.com, Bagels, baked goods, soups, salads and organic fair-trade coffee. V, Local ingredients, B, L, MoM. $. Los Gallos Taqueria (Bayshore Mall) 3300 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-4631, Mexican dishes in the mall food court. V, L, D, MoM. $.

Lost Coast Brewery Restaurant 617 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 445-4480, lostcoast.com, American pub fare, sandwiches, salads and more. Pool tables and all Lost Coast beer. V, L, D, MoM. $$.

Lost Coast Brewery Taproom 1600 Sunset Drive. Eureka (707) 445-4480, lostcoast.com, $-$$.

Luis’ Mexican Restaurant 946 West Ave. Eureka (707) 4442508, Traditional Mexican dining. V, L, D. $.

The Madrone Taphouse 421 Third St. Eureka (707) 2735129, madronetaphouse.com, Brick oven pizza, draft beers, wine and cider.

McDonald’s Eureka 1730 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 442-8821, mcdonalds.com, Fast food. B, L, D, MoM. $.

McDonald’s Bayshore Mall 3450 Broadway. Eureka (707) 442-5981, mcdonalds.com, Fast food. B, L, D, MoM. $. MOD Pizza 2626 Broadway, Suite D. Eureka 268-5540, modpizza.com, Build-your-own pizza chain. $-$$. Mountain Mike’s Pizza Eureka 3144 Broadway, Suites C-3 - C-5. Eureka (707) 268-1100, Pizza and appetizers with gluten-free options. $-$$.

Murphy’s Market Deli, Cutten 4020 Walnut Drive. Eureka (707) 443-1288, murphysmarkets.net/deli.php, Grocery store and deli with hot and cold prepared foods and sandwiches. V, B, L, D, MoM. $-$$.

Myrtle Avenue Market and Deli 2500 Myrtle Ave. Eureka (707) 442-7407, Market and deli with hot and cold prepared foods. L, D, MoM. $.

Myrtlewood Liquors & John’s Fine Cigars 1648 Myrtle Ave. Eureka (707) 444-8869, johnsfinecigars.com, Wine, beer, liquors and occasional tastings

North Coast Co-op, Eureka 25 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 443-6027, northcoastco-op.com, Member-owned grocery store with deli, cafe and hot and cold prepared foods. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D, MoM. $.

North Of Fourth 207 Third St. Eureka (707) 798-6303, Renovated bar in Old Town. Serving drinks and music.

Nou Nou’s Food Truck Various Spots in Eureka. Eureka (707) 572-4430, Serving hot bowls of ramen and other mouthwatering offerings out of a red food trailer in Humboldt. $-$$.

Oaxaca Grill 508 Henderson St. Eureka (707) 445-9702, Traditional Mexican dining. V, L, D, MoM. $.

Old Growth Cellars 1945 Hilfiker Lane. Eureka (707) 4070479, oldgrowthcellars.com, Available in Humboldt stores and restaurants.

Old Town Coffee & Chocolates - Henderson Center 502 Henderson St. Eureka (707) 442-1522, www.oldtowncof-

feeeureka.com, Coffee drinks, baked goods, cakes and chocolates. B, L, D, MoM.

Old Town Coffee & Chocolates 211 F St. Eureka (707) 4458600, oldtowncoffeeeureka.com, Coffee drinks, baked goods and chocolates. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Opera Alley Bistro 409 Opera Alley. Eureka (707) 442-0121, Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch, vegetarian options, elk, bison and more. B, L.

Pachanga Mexicana 1802 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 442-2587, pachangamexicana.com, Traditional Mexican dining. V, Local ingredients, L, D, MoM. $$.

Pacific Bar & Grill Restaurant 1929 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 445-0844, redlion.com/red-lion-hotels/ca/eureka/ red-lion-hotel-eureka#pacific_bar_grill, Americana classics, desserts, wines and beer. Inside the Red Lion Hotel. B, L, D, MoM. $$.

Panda Café 1010 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-2786, Chinese dining and take-out. L, D, MoM. $.

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza, Eureka 407 Henderson St. Eureka (707) 443-9977, papamurphys.com, Take-andbake pizza and desserts. V, L, D, MoM. $$.

Patino’s Mexican Food 4050 Broadway. Eureka (707) 7192445, Mexican food, fruit cups. $-$$.

Paul’s Live From New York, Eureka 604 F St. Eureka (707) 442-5800, facebook.com/299640606724831, New York-style pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, salads and sandwiches. V, L, D, MoM. $.

Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge 139 Second St. Eureka (707) 407-0634, historiceaglehouse.com, Bar and organic tapas restaurant with live music in the Historic Eagle House. V, Local ingredients, D, W. Philly Cheese Steak Shoppe, Eureka 3050 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-7400, phillycheesesteakshoppe.com, Cheese steaks, salads, garlic fries. L, D. $.

behind Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Taproom

Pho Thien Long Vietnamese Restaurant 307 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 445-4735, Vietnamese dining and takeout. V, L, D, MoM. $$.

Pile High Deli 1331 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-5362, Custom sandwiches with freshly sliced meats, cheeses, vegetables and locally baked breads. V, L, D, MoM. $-$$. Pineapple Express Food Truck Various Spots in Humboldt. Eureka (808) 387-6101, pineappleexpressfoodtruck.com/, Hawaiian food truck. $-$$.

Porter Street Barbeque, Eureka 605 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-1700, facebook.com/155525104461292, Traditional American barbecue sandwiches, chicken and r ibs. L, D, MoM. $.

Raliberto’s Taco Shop 1039 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 2735290, Traditional Mexican fare. V, L, D. $-$$.

Raliberto’s Taco Shop - Broadway 3220 Broadway, Suite A-8. Eureka (707) 407-0366, Tacos, burritos and Mexican specialties. V, B, L, D. $-$$.

Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe 209 E St. Eureka (707) 442-6082, ramonesbakery.com/, V, Local ingredients, B, L, D, W, MoM. $-$$.

Ramone’s Bakery & Café, Harrison 2297 Harrison Ave. Eureka (707) 442-1336, ramonesbakery.com, Baked goods, sandwiches, soups, salads, pizzas, espresso drinks, wine and beer. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Ramone’s Bakery & Café, Pierson’s 4100 Broadway. Eureka (707) 476-0401, ramonesbakery.com, Espresso drinks and baked goods inside Pierson’s Building Supply. B, L, MoM. $.

Ramone’s Bakery & Café, Old Town 209 E St. Eureka (707) 445-2923, ramonesbakery.com, Specialty cakes, baked goods, espresso drinks, sandwiches and soups. V, B, L, MoM. $.

Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room 1595 B Myrtle Ave. Eureka (707) 269-7143, Beer taproom. V, Local ingredients.

Rooftop Sushi 148 E St. Eureka (707) 407-0008, Sushi and Japanese specialties with outdoor dining. V, L, D. $$$. Round Table Pizza, Eureka 2810 E St. Eureka (707) 4453227, roundtablepizza.com, Pizza, salad bar and beer. L, D, MoM. $$.

Safeway, Eureka 930 W Harris. Eureka Grocery and deli with hot and cold prepared food. V, B, L, D. $-$$.

Sal’s Myrtlewood 1696 Myrtle Ave. Eureka (707) 4431881, Bar.

Sammy’s BBQ & Catering Eureka 1709 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 443-4227, sammysbbqcatering.com/, Polynesian and American barbecued meats and sides. L, D. $-$$.

The Sea Grill 316 E St. Eureka (707) 443-7187, facebook. com/316.Est, Seafood specialties and a full bar. V, Local ingredients, D, MoM. $$$.

SeaSmoke BBQ Locations throughout Humboldt. Eureka (707) 267-4957, Available for private catering and local events. MoM.

Sequoia Park Zoo Ecos Café 3414 W St. Eureka (707) 4414840, sequoiaparkzoo.net, Burgers, fries, ice cream and espresso drinks. No zoo admission required. V, L, D, MoM. $.

Shamus T Bones 1911 Truesdale St. Eureka (707) 407-3550, shamustbones.com, Steakhouse with full bar, seafood and pit-roasted barbecue. L, D. $$.

The Shanty 213 Third St. Eureka (707) 444-2053, Bar with a food truck serving burgers and more.

Siam Orchid 427 V St. Eureka (707) 407-3838, Traditional Thai dining and take-out. V, L, D. $$.

The Siren’s Song Tavern 325 Second St. Eureka (707) 5998986, sirenssongtavern.com, Craft beer from local and regional breweries. Live music. V, D, W, MoM. $.

Smug’s Pizza, Eureka 626 Second St. Eureka (707) 2688082, smugspizza.com, Pizza by the slice or the pie. L, D, MoM. $.

Sourdough & Co. 2626 Broadway. Eureka (707) 238-1279, sourdoughandco.com/eureka, Deli style sandwiches, soups, salads. $-$$.

The SpeakEasy 411 Opera Alley. Eureka (707) 444-2244, Bar. D, MoM.

Speedy Taco Eureka 1223 Broadway. Eureka (707) 4990324, Mexican food truck. L, D. $.

Starbucks Fifth & E 326 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 445-2685, starbucks.com, Espresso drinks, baked goods and sandwiches. B, L, D. $.

Starbucks at Safeway 2555 Harris St. Eureka (707) 2690133, Espresso drinks, baked goods and sandwiches. Starbucks at Target 2525 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 442-0201, Espresso drinks, baked goods and sandwiches. $. Stars Hamburgers, Eureka 2009 Harrison Ave. Eureka (707) 445-2061, Grass-fed beef, fries and shakes. L, D, MoM. Subway, Eureka Mall 800 West Harris St. Eureka (707) 269-0788, subway.com, Made-to-order sandwich chain. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Surf Room 2136 Broadway. Eureka (707) 443-4533, harborlanes.net, Bar.

Surfside Burger Shack 445 Fifth St. Eureka (707) 268-1295, facebook.com/surfsideburgershack, Grass-fed beef, hand-cut fries and onion rings. V, Local ingredients, L, D, W, MoM. $.

Sushi Spot Eureka 2120 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 273-5104, sushispotarcata.com, Sushi and Japanese specialties. Beer, wine, sake and shochu. V, L, D. $-$$$. Taco Bell Eureka 3080 Broadway. Eureka (707) 268-0384, www.tacobell.com, Mexican fast food. B, L, D, MoM. $. Tacos El Gallo 1411 Broadway. Eureka (707) 267-3643, facebook.com/Tacos-El-Gallo-363504624077853/, Taco truck serving casual Mexican food. V, B, L, D. $. Tacos El Pueblo 301 W. Washington St. Eureka (707) 6836560, Taco truck serving casual, traditional Mexican food. V, L, D. $-$$.

Tacos Humboldt Humboldt. County (707) 502-9967, Authentic Mexican food.

Tandoori Bites 1735 Fourth St. Eureka (707) 442-6500, Indian dining, delivery and take-out. V, L, D.

Campton Heights Market 2915 School St. Fortuna (707) 725-2675, MoM.

The Cantina at Tuyas 543 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-5921, Sports bar and restaurant serving specialty dishes.

Clean Queen Meal Prep 758 10th St. Fortuna (707) 6828055, cleanqueenmealprep.com, To-go healthy meals, fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies made to order, healthy snacks and desserts. $-$$.

Clendenen’s Cider Works 96 South 12th St. Fortuna (707) 725-2123, Apple orchard and cider press with baked goods. V, Local ingredients. $.

Double D Steak & Seafood 320 Main St. Fortuna (707) 7253700, Steak, seafood, pasta and full bar. D. $$$-$$$$. Eel River Brewing Co. 1777 Alamar Way. Fortuna (707) 725-2739, eelriverbrewing.com, American pub dining and brewery. Local ingredients, L, D, MoM. $$. El Paisano Mexican Taqueria 1095 S Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 617-2490, facebook.com/elpaisanomt, Homemade Mexican food. $-$$.

Erlei’s Bakin It 444 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-9800, Bakery with bread, pastries and treats. V. $. Ridgetop Cafe & Coffee Barn 623 Fernbridge Drive. Fortuna (707) 786-3900, Burgers, sandwiches, salads, American fare, signature items. At foot of Fernbridge. $$. Ferndale Meat Co. 376 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-4501, Meat market and sandwich deli. L, MoM. $. Ferndale Pizza Co. 607 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-4345, Italian family restaurant serving pizza, pasta and sandwiches. L, D, MoM. $.

Hoppy’s Froyo 1151 Main St. Fortuna (707) 682-6187, Selfserve frozen yogurt and hot and cold drinks. $. Hot Brew 904 S Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-2361, American breakfast, sandwiches and salads. B, L, MoM. $. Hot Deli Burgers and Dogs 939 Main St. Fortuna (707) 3621976, Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and cafe fare. $. Humboldt Sweets 1044 Main St. Fortuna Cakes, cookies and other baked treats. V. $-$$.

Hunan Village Fortuna 1468 Main St. Fortuna (707) 7253459, Chinese dining and take-out. L, D, MoM. $$. Il Forno Bakery Fortuna 1020 Main St. Fortuna (707) 9237126, Bakery and cafe serving pastries, sandwiches and more. V, B, L. $-$$.

Jitter Bean Coffee, Fortuna 466 North Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-4594, jitterbeancoffee.com, Drive-thru coffee, espresso drinks, pastries and fruit drinks. MoM. $. Kome Restaurant 679 S. Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 7258899, komefortuna.com, Sushi, Japanese dining and take-out. V, L, D. $-$$$.

L’s Kitchen 1260 Main St. Fortuna (707) 726-7779, facebook.com/LsKitchenDowntown, Country-style American family dining. B, L, D, MoM. $.

La Costa Mexican Restaurant 664 S. Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-9416, T raditional Mexican and seafood dining. V, L, D, MoM. $.

Las Cazuelas Restaurant & Cantina 435 North Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-2431, Traditional Mexican dining and full bar. V, L, D, MoM. $.

Little Caesars Pizza Fortuna 898 Main St. Fortuna (707) 682-6387, Pizza chain. V, L, D. $-$$.

Locha’s Mexican Restaurant 751 S Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 682-6022, Traditional Mexican dining. L, D. $-$$.

Loncheria Mi Pueblito 140 So. Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707-502-4979), $.

Main Street Coffee Co. 582 Main St. Ferndale (707) 7864114, facebook.com/mainstreetcoffeecoferndale, Coffee, smoothies, tea, baked goods. $.

McDonald’s Fortuna 761 South Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-9530, mcdonalds.com, Fast food. B, L, D, MoM. $.

The Milk House 485 Main St. Ferndale Offers a wide selection of dairy products, pastries, and pantry items $.

Mind’s Eye Manufactory and Coffee Lounge 393 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-3393, mindseyemanufactory.com/, Pour-over and espresso coffees, loose-leaf teas and baked goods. V, B, L, D. $.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Fortuna 1095 S Fortuna Blvd., Suite 48. Fortuna (707) 777-7550, mountainmikespizza.com, Pizza and appetizers with gluten-free options. $-$$. Murrish Market 3415 State Route 36. Hydesville (707) 768-3604, Grocery, deli, sandwiches and barbecue. V, B, L, D.

No Brand Burger Stand 1400 Main St. Ferndale (707) 7869474, Burgers, sandwiches and shakes. L, D, MoM. $. Out of the Way Cafe 2865 School St. Fortuna (707) 7267885, American dining with soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches. V, B, L. $$.

The Palace Saloon 353 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-4165, Bar.

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza, Fortuna 709 S. Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-9391, papamurphys.com, Takeand-bake pizza and desserts. L, D, MoM. $$.

Patches’ Pastries 1250 Fifth St. Ferndale; 606 Main Street. Ferndale (707) 633-3959, patchespastries.com, Cups, cones, sundaes and treats. $.

Paul’s Live From New York, Fortuna 101 12th St. Fortuna (707) 725-1123, paulslivefromnewyorkpizza.com, Pizza by the slice or whole, specialty pies, sandwiches and more. $-$$.

Pepper’s 719 S. Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-5580, American family dining. B, L, D, MoM. $$.

Poppa Joe’s 409 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-4180, facebook.com/PoppaJoes, A merican country breakfast and brunch. B, L, MoM. $.

Ray’s Food Place, Fortuna 2009 Main St. Fortuna (707) 725-3835, gorays.com, Grocery with deli, bakery and prepared foods. B, L, D, W, MoM.

Red Front Store 577 Main St. Ferndale Grocery convenience store with hot case. Known for the hot dogs.

Re dwood Café 1206 Main St. Fortuna (707) 725-3998, American family dining. B, L, MoM. $.

River’s Edge, Bear River Casino Resort 11 Bear Paws Way. Loleta (707) 733-9644, bearrivercasino.com, American dining with views of the Eel River Valley. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D, MoM. $$.

Round Table Pizza, Fortuna 759 South Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-4459, roundtablepizza.com, Pizza, salad bar and beer. L, D, MoM. $$.

Safeway, Fortuna 701 South Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 443-8004, Sandwiches, soups and hot and cold prepared foods. V, B, L, D. $-$$.

Shotz Coffee and Drive Thru 1665 Main St. Fortuna (707) 725-8000, facebook.com/169376916430531, Espresso drinks, smoothies and baked goods. B, L. $.

Smokin’ Barrels 1095 S Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 7259100, Burgers, barbecue, daily specials and more. V, Local ingredients, MoM.

Springville Meat Company 3640 Pryor Court Suite F. Fortuna (707) 617-2566, Butcher shop with smoked meats a nd prepared foods. $-$$.

Starbucks Fortuna 1095 S Fortuna Boulevard. Fortuna (707) 726-7870, Coffee and espresso drinks, baked goods and sandwiches. V, B, L. $-$$.

Subway, Fortuna 741 South Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna (707) 725-6218, subway.com, Made-to-order sandwich chain. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Sweetness & Light 554 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-4403, Handmade chocolates and candy.

Taco Loco 955 Main St. Fortuna (707) 725-5546, tacolocofortuna.com, T raditional Mexican dining. V, L, D, W, MoM. $.

The Playroom 1109 Main St. Fortuna (707) 725-5438, Bar.

Tuyas 553 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-5921, Contemporary Mexican fine dining. L, D. $-$$$.

Valley Grocery 339 Main St. Ferndale (707) 786-9515, Deli sandwiches, homemade foods. L, MoM. $.

VI Restaurant 400 Ocean Ave. Ferndale (707) 786-4950, victorianvillageinn.com, Fine dining inside the Victorian Inn. D. $$$.

North Humboldt

Alice’s, Blue Lake Casino 777 Casino Way. Blue Lake (877) 252-2946, bluelakecasino.com/dine/alices-restaurant, American and Japanese dining with a full bar. V, B, L, D, MoM. $$$.

Auntie Hao’s McKinleyville. McKinleyville Asian specialties, dumplings, fried noodles, boba tea. $-$$.

A ztec Grill, McKinleyville 1693 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-5213, Mexican fast food, located in the Chevron. V, B, L, D. $.

A ztec Grill, Trinidad 101 Main St. Trinidad (707) 677-9266, Mexican fast food, located in the Chevron. L, D. Beachcomber Cafe - Trinidad 363 Trinity St. Trinidad (707) 677-0106, facebook.com/pages/Beachcomber-Cafe, Organic coffee drinks, baked goods, soup and sandwiches. Breakfast ends at 2pm. V, B, L, D. $$. Beau Pre Cafe 1777 Norton Road. McKinleyville (707) 8392342, Bar and grill at the Beau Pre Golf Course. $-$$. The Bigfoot Taproom 1750 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 630-4057, thebigfoottaproom.com, Tasting room with 32 taps of beer, wine and cider, and a beer garden. Local ingredients.

Burger King, McKinleyville 1645 Heartwood Drive. McKinleyville (707) 839-9299, bk.com, Fast food. B, L, D. $. Carmela’s, McKinleyville 1701 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-2435, carmelasrestaurants.com, Mexican specialties and a full bar. V, B, L, D. $$.

Central Sandwich 2011 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-8900, centralsandwich.com, Hot and cold sandwiches and wraps made to order. V, L, D. $-$$.

Clam Beach Tavern 4611 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-0545, Bar.

Dog House 312 S Railroad Ave. Blue Lake Hot dogs, hot and cold sandwiches. $-$$.

Dutch & Dewey Distillery 22522 State Route 299. Blue Lake (707) 601-0899, dutchanddeweydistillery.com,

Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville 2165 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-3636, Market and cafe with deli, prepared foods and baked goods. V, B, L, D. $-$$. Fieldbrook Winery 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Fieldbrook (707) 839-4140, fieldbrookwinery.com, Humboldt County’s oldest winery, featuring award-winning wines. Local ingredients, W.

Frybread Love Trinidad. Trinidad (707) 599-1140, Mobile Native frybread stand. $-$$.

Headies Pizza and Pour 359 Main St. Trinidad (707) 6773077, Pizza by the pie or slice. $-$$.

Humboldt Regeneration Brewery 2320 Central Ave. Unit F. McKinleyville (707) 738-8225, humboldtregeneration. com, Beerhouse.

Jamwagon 1631 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 496-0182, Mediterranean-inspired street food, falafel, gyros, shawarma and more. $-$$.

Jewell Distillery 120 Monda Way, Unit C. Blue Lake (707) 668-1810, jewelldistillery.com, Craft spirits.

Joe’s Green Barn 2145 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-3417, B, L, D. $-$$$.

Larrupin’ Cafe 1658 Patricks Point Drive. Trinidad (707) 677-0230, thelarrupin.com, American fine dining. V, D, MoM. $$$-$$$$.

The Lighthouse Grill 355 Main St. Trinidad (707) 677-0077, American dining and take-out with burgers, fried fish and ice cream. V, L, D.

LoCo Fish Co. McKinleyville McKinleyville. McKinleyville (707) 572-6019, Food truck with organic, local fish and more. Local ingredients, L, D.

Louie’s Sports Bar 1417 Glendale Drive. McKinleyville (707) 273-3808, louieshumboldt.com, Sports bar with full bar, hosting food trucks.

Luzmila’s, McKinleyville 1751 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-1624, facebook.com/208188105867679, Traditional Mexican dining. L, D, MoM. $.

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Mad River Brewing Co. & Tap Room 101 Taylor Way. Blue Lake (707) 668-4151, madriverbrewing.com, Microbrews and American pub fare. To-go menu, kegs and growlers with pick-up outside the beer garden tent. Call-in orders. V, L, D, MoM. $-$$.

Manzanilla Kitchen Six Rivers Brewery. McKinleyville (707) 572-2154, fusion cuisine drawing from Mediterranean to Hispanic flavors. $-$$.

McDonald’s McKinleyville 1500 Anna Sparks Way. McKinleyville (707) 839-8927, mcdonalds.com, Fast food. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Moonstone Crossing Tasting Room 529 Trinity St. Trinidad (707) 845-5492, moonstonecrossing.com, Tasting room for Moonstone Crossing Winery.

Moonstone Crossing Winery 1000 Moonstone Cross Road. Trinidad (707) 845-5492, moonstonecrossing. com, Local winery with tours and tasting available. Local ingredients.

Moonstone Grill 100 Moonstone Beach Road. Westhaven (707) 677-1616, moonstonegrill.com, New American cuisine with full bar and ocean view. V, D, MoM. $$$-$$$$.

Murphy’s Market Deli, Glendale 1451 Glendale Drive. Blue Lake (707) 822-2271, murphysmarkets.net, Grocery and deli with hot and cold prepared food and sandwiches. V, B, L, D, MoM. $-$$.

Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad 1 Main St. Trinidad (707) 677-3643, murphysmarkets.net, Grocery store and deli with hot and cold prepared foods and sandwiches. V, B, L, D. $-$$.

Niveen’s Restaurant 2145 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-3417, American family dining with breakfast all day. V, B, L, D. $$.

Ocean Grove Cocktail Lounge 480 Patrick’s Point Drive. Trinidad (707) 677-3543, pages.suddenlink.net/oceangrove, Bar. $-$$.

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza, McKinleyville 2015 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-8763, papamurphys. com, Take-and-bake pizza and desserts. V, L, D. $$.

Papa Wheelies Pub 1584 Reasor Road. McKinleyville (707) 630-5084, facebook.com/Papa-Wheelies-Pub-554485114700702/, Craft beer, organic burgers and pub fare. V, D. $-$$$.

Pizza Gago McKinleyville. McKinleyville (707) 273-8687, Mobile wood-fire pizza and catering.

Powers Creek Brewery 777 Casino Way. Blue Lake (707) 668-9770, Nano brewery and tasting room in Blue Lake Casino.

Ramone’s Bakery & Café, McKinleyville 1555 City Center Road. McKinleyville (707) 839-3383, ramonesbakery. com, Coffee and espresso drinks, baked goods and specialty cakes. V, B, L. $-$$.

Rocky’s Ridge Vineyard 22522 State Route 299. Blue Lake (707) 601-0899, rockysridgevineyard.com, Wines available at the winery and in Humboldt restaurants and retailers.

Round Table Pizza, McKinleyville 2023 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-4342, roundtablepizza.com, Pizza, salad bar and beer. V, L, D. $$. Safeway, McKinleyville 1503 City Center Road. McKinleyville safeway.com, Grocery and deli with hot and cold prepared food. V, B, L, D.

Seascape Restaurant 1 Bay St. Trinidad (707) 677-3762, cheraeheightscasino.com/restaurants/seascaperestaurant, A merican diner with seafood specialties and an ocean view. V, B, L, D. $$.

Six Rivers Brewery, Tasting Room & Restaurant 1300 Central Ave. McKinleyville Restaurant (707) 839-7580, Office (707) 839-7588, sixriversbrewery.com, Microbrews and American pub fare with outdoor seating. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $$.

Smug’s Pizza, McKinleyville 2720 Central Ave., Suite C. McKinleyville (707) 839-7684, smugspizza.com, Pizza by the slice or the pie. Take-out available. V, L, D. $-$$$. Soot Sprite Farms 3040 Central Ave. McKinleyville (310) 673-9000, facebook.com/sootspritefarm?mibextid=LQQJ4d, W.

L, D, V: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Vegetarian

1 Aztec Grill, 875 Main St. (inside Chevron), (707) 725-4269

2 Bella Italia, 1875 Riverwalk Dr., (707) 725-1600

3 Bob’s Footlongs, 505 12th St., (707) 725-2016

4 Burger King, 925 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-1706

5 Clean Queen Meal Prep, 758 10th St., (707) 223-8815

6 Clendenen’s Cider Works, (farm stand), 96 12th St., (707) 725-2123

7 Double D Steak, 320 Main St., (707) 725-3700

8 Eel River Brewing Company, 1777 Alamar Way, (707) 725-2739

9 El Paisano Mexican Taqueria, 1095 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 617-2490

10 Hoppy’s Fro-Yo, 1151 Main St., (707) 682-6187

11 Hot Brew Bistro, 904 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-2361

12 Hot Deli Burgers & Dogs, 939 Main St., (707) 362-1976

13 Humboldt Auction Yard Café, 603 Third St., (707) 725-5188

14 Humboldt Sweets Bakery, 1044 Main St.

15 Hunan Village, 1468 Main St.,(707) 725-3459

16 Il Forno Bakery, 1006 Main Street

17 Jitter Bean Coffee Drive Thru, 466 N. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-4594

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

34 Safeway Deli, 701 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-5104

35 Shotz Coffee, 167 Main St., (707) 725-8000

36 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

41 Westside Pizza, 432 S. Fortuna Blvd., (707) 725-9990

menu of menus

Subway, McKinleyville 1565 City Center Road. McKinleyville (707) 840-9811, subway.com, M ade to order sandwiches, cookies and fountain beverages. Daily specials. V, B, L, D. $.

Sunset Restaurant, The Heights Casino 27 Scenic Drive. Trinidad (707) 825-2770, cheraeheightscasino.com/ restaurants/sunsetrestaurant, American dining with steaks, seafood, full bar and ocean views. V, D, MoM. $$$.

Sushi Blue Blue Lake Casino & Hotel. Blue Lake (877) 2522946, Sushi restaurant in the casino. V, D. $-$$.

Sushi Spot McKinleyville 1552 City Center Road. McKinleyville (707) 839-1222, sushispotarcata.com, Sushi and Japanese dining. V, D.

Sweet Treats Ice Cream Truck McKinleyville. McKinleyville Ice cream and frozen treats. $.

Taco Bell McKinleyville 1811 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 839-7734, tacobell.com, Mexican fast food. V, B, L, D. $.

Taco Brothers 2192 Central Ave. McKinleyville (707) 5722341, Mexican food truck. $.

Trinidad Bay Eatery and Gallery 607 Parker St. Trinidad (707) 677-3777, trinidadeatery.com, American dining with burgers, steaks and seafood. V, B, L, D. $-$$.

Trinity River Vineyards 4241 Fieldbrook Road. McKinleyville (707) 825-5888, trinityrivervineyards.com, Small-batch estate wine producer.

Wave Lounge, Blue Lake Casino 777 Casino Way. Blue Lake (707) 668-9770, bluelakecasino.com/entertainment/ wave, Lounge with pub food, full bar and live music. L, D. $$.

South Humboldt

Amillia’s Cafe - Good Food To Go 443 Melville Road. Garberville (707) 923-4340, amillias.com, Sandwiches and breakfast items from a to-go menu during the week. B, L, D, MoM. $$.

Amillia’s Fine Dining 927 Redwood Drive. Garberville (707) 923-4340, amillias.com, Soup, salad, pasta, steak during dinner. $-$$$.

Asean Express 373 Sprowl Creek Road. Garberville (707) 923-2343, Chinese and Thai dishes. L, D, MoM. $. Avenue Café 6743 Avenue of the Giants. Miranda (707) 943-9945, avenuecafe.biz, Italian and American fare with patio seating. B, L, D, MoM. $$.

Aztec Grill, Garberville 830 Redwood Dr. Garberville (707) 923-7067, Mexican fast food, located in the Chevron. $. Benbow Historic Inn 445 Lake Benbow Drive. Garberville (707) 923-2124, benbowinn.com, American fine dining. Brunch and dinner served daily. May vary depending on season. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D, MoM. $$$. Brass Rail Bar & Grill 3188 Redwood Drive. Redway (707) 923-3188, brassrailinn.com, Bar. L, D, MoM. $-$$. Briceland Vineyards 5959 Briceland Road. Redway (707) 923-2429, bricelandvineyards.com, Visit the winery during summer hours, or year round by appointment.

Cafe Bellini North 767 Redwood Dr. Garberville (707) 219-0123, $-$$.

Cafe Feast 436 Church St. Garberville (707) 314-0410, Cafe with sandwiches, specials, drinks, snacks and gifts. Patio seating. V, Local ingredients, B, L. $$.

Caffé Dolce 545 Shelter Cove Road. Whitethorn (707) 9867179, Espresso, paninis, pizza Napolitano, soups and salads. B, L, MoM. $-$$.

CC Market & Deli 1328 Eeloa Ave. Rio Dell (707) 764-3073, fortunachamber.com/cc-market-deli, Market and deli with hot and cold prepared food. Catering available as well. V, B, L. $-$$.

The Chimney Tree Grill 1111 Avenue of the Giants. Phillipsville (707) 923-2265, Grass-fed beef burgers. Freshly baked desserts, gluten-free options, soft-serve ice cream, shakes and floats. Local ingredients. $$. Daily Grind 12900 Avenue of the Giants. Myers Flat (707) 943-3969, Espresso, pastries. B, L, MoM. $.

Deb’s Great American Hamburger Company 3340 Redwood Drive. Redway (707) 923-2244, facebook.com/ D ebs-Great-American, Hamburgers, sandwiches, ice cream and more. B, L, D, MoM. $$.

DJ’s Burger Bar 509 Wildwood Ave. Rio Dell (707) 764-2924, Made-to-order burgers. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Eel River Café 801 Redwood Drive. Garberville (707) 9233783, facebook.com/eel.river.cafe, American breakfasts and lunches. B, L, MoM. $.

El Cora 413 Redwood Drive. Redway (707) 298-1858, Food truck offering Mexican specialties. $.

Getti Up 849 Redwood Drive. Garberville (707) 923-7231, Buffalo, garden and beef burgers, salads and espresso. V, L, MoM. $.

Gyppo Ale Mill 1661 Upper Pacific Drive. Shelter Cove (707) 986-7700, gyppo.com, Craft brewery and tasting room. Pub food, dinners, appetizers. V, Local ingredients, L, D. $-$$$.

Hoby’s Market and Deli 105 Main St. Scotia (707) 764-3623, Famous sandwiches, salads, soups. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Home Cooking 47 Briceland Road. Redway (707) 9234961, facebook.com/HomeCookingTB, Pizza, calzones, breadsticks and cookie dough all made from scratch. We make it, you bake it. $-$$.

Honeydew Country Store 44670 Mattole Road. Honeydew (707) 629-3310, Burgers, fries, shakes and ribs. $.

Humboldt Bar & Grill 924 Redwood Dr. Garberville (707) 923-2453, $-$$.

Il Forno Bakery 764 Redwood Drive. Garberville (707) 923-7126, Bakery with coffee, sandwiches and salads. V, B, L. $-$$.

Just Two Sinks 790 Redwood Drive. Garberville Located inside the Patriot Gas Station. Fresh gyros and falafel. $. L ittle Bits Redwood Drive. Garberville (707) 223-4801, Truck serving tacos, sandwiches, smash burgers and more. V, L, D. $-$$.

Lost Coast Market 867 Redwood Dr., Suite A. Garberville (707) 298-7555, lost-coast-market.business.site/?utm_ source=gmb&utm_medium=referral, V, Local ingredients, L, MoM. $$.

The Lost French Man 3350 Redwood Drive. Redway (707) 923-2030, Wood-fired pizzas, paninis, salads, smoothies, juice bar. V, Local ingredients, B, L, D. $-$$.

Main & Mill Kitchen and Bar 100 Main St. #361. Scotia (707) 298-0933, Casual dining at Scotia Lodge. Burgers, salads, entrees. V, L, D. $-$$.

Mi Mochima 210 Wave Drive. Shelter Cove (707) 358-0460, Venezuelan specialties and local seafood. $-$$$.

Monument Mountain Vineyards 2330 Monument Road. Rio Dell (707) 764-3752, facebook.com/MonumentMountainVineyards, Winery with vineyard tours.

Nacho Mama 377 Sprowl Creek Road. Garberville (707) 9234060, facebook.com/136680043023528, Local, organic, Mexican fast food with patio seating. V, L, D, MoM. $.

The North Fork Cafe Petrolia. Petrolia (707) 629-3586, Sandwiches, wraps, salads, baked goods. $-$$.

The Patron Kitchen 70 B Wildwood Ave. Rio Dell (707) 4992494, Mexican-American restaurant. $.

Pizza Factory, Rio Dell 185 Wildwood Ave. Rio Dell (707) 764-2233, riodell.pizzafactory.com, Pizza, pasta, salad bar and sandwiches. L, D, MoM. $-$$.

Ray’s Food Place, Garberville 875 Redwood Drive. Garberville (707) 923-2279, gorays.com, F ull-service grocery with bakery, deli and hot and cold prepared foods.

B, L, D, W.

Redway Liquor and Deli 3362 Redwood Drive. Redway (707) 923-3913, Pizza, sandwiches, burgers and more. B, L, D, MoM. $.

Redwood Market & Deli 12880 Avenue of the Giants. Myers Flat (707) 943-1939, facebook.com/redwoods-market-deli, L ocal market. Full deli and bbq on the weekends. $.

Redwood Palace 6735 Avenue of the Giants. Miranda (707) 223-5749, New American cuisine, oysters, charcuterie and more. Local wine and beer. Local ingredients, L, D, MoM. $$$.

Rosina Vineyard 751 Sorenson Road. Redcrest (707) 7224331, rosinavineyard.com, Family owned and operated vineyard and winery. MoM.

Shelter Cove R.V. Campground and Deli 492 Machi Road. Shelter Cove (707) 986-7474, Market with made-toorder sandwiches and fish and chips. Picnic table seating. V, L.

Shotz Coffee House 541 Wildwood Ave. Rio Dell (707) 783-3502, Espresso drinks, smoothies and baked goods. B, L. $.

Slightly Twisted 2953 Redwood Drive. Redway Coffee and more. $.

Stone Junction Bar 744 Redwood Drive. Garberville (707) 923-2562, Bar.

Whitethorn Winery 545 Shelter Cove Road. Whitethorn (707) 986-1658, whitethornwinery.com, Winery.

Woodrose Café 911 Redwood Drive. Garberville (707) 9233191, thewoodrosecafe.com, Serving organic breakfast and lunch. B, L, MoM. $.

Willow Creek/East

Aztec Grill, Willow Creek 39103 CA-299. Willow Creek (530) 629-3269, Mexican fast food, located in the Chevron. $. Bigfoot Steakhouse 19 Willow Way. Willow Creek (530) 629-3437, bigfootsteakhouse.com, Steaks, seafood, sandwiches, soups, salads, appetizers. B, L, D. $-$$$. Coates Vineyards 3255 Red Cap Road. Orleans (530) 6273369, coatesvineyards.com, Certified organic biodynamic winery. Tours and tasting. MoM.

Gal’s Firepit Pizza State Route 96. Hoopa (530) 353-1322, Mobile woodfired pizza. V, L, D. $$.

Gatos Tacos Various locations. Hoopa (530) 854-0555, Tacos, burritos, elotes and more. V, L, D. $.

Gonzalez Mexican Restaurant Willow Creek 38971 CA299. Willow Creek (530) 629-3151, Traditional Mexican dining. V, B, L, D. $.

ilwai kiliwh 12500 State Route 96. Hoopa (530) 625-1013, Grocery store serving the Hoopa Valley.

Lily’s Thai Kitchen 40640 State Route 299. Willow Creek (530) 629-1829, Lilysthaikitchen.com/, Thai specialties. V, L, D. $$.

Willow Creek Pizza Factory 39032 State Route 299. Willow Creek (530) 629-4800, pizzafactory.com/locations/ willow-creek/, Pasta, salad bar, sandwiches and pizza. V, L, D, MoM. $-$$.

Raging Creek Pub Eatery 38939 State Route 299. Willow Creek (530) 629-1147, Burgers, sandwiches and beer. L, D. $.

Ray’s Food Place, Willow Creek 38915 State Route 299. Willow Creek (530) 629-2457, gorays.com, Full service grocery with bakery and deli. Hot and cold prepared foods. B, L, D, W.

River Song Natural Foods 80 Country Club Road. Willow Creek (530) 629-3148, facebook.com/pages/River-Song-Natural-Foods/144409574100, Grocery store with deli serving hot and cold dishes. V, B, L.

Rockslide Bar & Grill 5371 State Route 299. Hawkins Bar (530) 629-3899, Full bar, grill open until 10pm. Outside dining during the summer. L, D. $-$$.

Subway, Willow Creek 39123 State Route 299. Willow Creek (530) 629-4142, subway.com, Made to order sandwiches, cookies and fountain beverages. Daily specials. V, B, L, D. $-$$.

The Forks Lounge 38998 State Route 299. Willow Creek (530) 629-2679, Bar. $.

The Valley Cafe 12700 CA-96. Hoopa (530) 922-0825, thevalleycafe1.com/, Classic diner dishes, from burgers and fries to breakfast. B, L. $-$$.

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Eco Friendliness and Little Luxuries

ROSEBUD at

By Carly Wipf • Photos by Holly Harvey

Becoming an environmentally conscious shopper can be daunting in a world filled with plastic packaging and single-use products. But at Rosebud in Eureka, owner Tamara Cervenka does the legwork to make eco-friendly products from near and far accessible, so you can shop mindfully, without the hassle.

The previous owner, Rosie Slentez, opened the store in 2021 and called it Rosebud, paying homage to her childhood nickname. Cervenka, the store’s first employee, bought the business nine months later and has since cultivated its unique collection of locally made goods, interesting exports and vintage variety. Her goal: to dispel the idea that things “aren’t made the way they used to be” and to curate items carefully and conscientiously.

An assemblage of plants and dried flowers greets you at the door, an outward expression of the shop’s earth-loving atmosphere. Here you can build your own seasonal flower arrangement for $2 to $6 a stem, with mostly dry flowers in the winter and fresh in the spring.

If you aspire to live a reduced-waste, or zero-waste lifestyle, you’ll make good use of Rosebud’s impressive “refill bar”

dedicated to reusable and refillable home goods ranging from bulk shampoo to refillable toothpaste, deodorant and even French laundry soap. Rosebud wants to make it easy for you to swap your dryer sheets for a wool dryer ball, buy a reusable pot scrubber that you can throw in the compost when the bristles get worn, or ditch your paper towels for the aptly named Unpapertowel roll. (Before you balk at the roll’s $68 price, the Rosebud team did the math — that’s about two 12 packs of Bounty, so in the long run you can do better for your wallet while reducing the amount of paper in your waste bin.)

If your aim is to reduce waste as well as support local makers, note that Rosebud sells botanical skincare products in bulk from Root Rise, a company based in Petrolia. All you have to do is bring in your existing product container and get it refilled.

Keeping in line with its commitment to combat waste, the shop also has a small handful of vintage items too precious to end up in the landfill, including delicately designed glassware from the 1940s.

↑ Refillable shampoos, soaps and lotions.

Rosebud 213 F St., Eureka. rosebudhomegoods.com Instagram @rosebudhomegoods (707) 672-5108

Browsing the perimeter, you’ll find plenty of high-quality, locally crafted products to choose from, including lush blankets woven from local, hand-spun wool from Romney and Merino Sheep, and doorstops carved from regional redwoods. But Rosebud truly declares its unique niche in Old Town by intertwining these items with upscale imported goods for your home and garden that you might not find elsewhere in the county: a Greek pepper grinder, a Ukrainian leather garden tool belt, textiles from South Wales. Or how about a Japanese pour-over system to level up your morning coffee ritual?

“It makes your life more rich when you fill it with these little things that are special and you stop and enjoy,” Cervenka says.

Fresh flowers by the stem.

Pantry treats — sweet, spicy, pickled and tinned.

Rosebud’s Old Town storefront.

HUMBOLDT OUTFITTERS LOCAL LOVE AT

By Carly Wipf • Photos by Holly Harvey

at the cute and cozy h um B oldt o utfitters, you can quite literally outfit yourself in Humboldt-themed merch from head to toe.

You’ll find Humboldt-labeled sweatshirts, Humboldt-embroidered hats, Humboldt totes, and many other items to let people know that you have been to — or are from — our beautiful Redwood Coast Region. Bonus: All the apparel items are designed and produced locally in Arcata.

If you’re visiting from out of town, you’ll easily find the perfect T-shirt to commemorate your trip. Throw in a U.S. Highway 101 button, a “Bigfoot Country” postcard or some banana slug plushies for the kids, and you’re set to continue your North Coast trek.

Humboldt Outfitters

708 Ninth St., Arcata humboldtoutfitters.net

Instagram @humboldtoutfitters (707) 822-5332

Crafted kitchenware, snuggly banana slugs and playfully rugged gifts.

Locals and Cal Poly Humboldt students can also enjoy Humboldt Outfitters’ selection of gifts and home goods. If you’re a fungi fanatic, you’ll delight in the mushroom measuring spoons and matching mushroom oven mitts. Need a present for your parents? The “Someone in Humboldt Loves You” mug is a sweet sentiment to send back home.

Ollie Polanco, who works at the counter, says the team works hard to make the store feel homey and “not too fancy.” Small in size and doused in natural light, Humboldt Outfitters indeed feels low-key for a boutique with its selection of NorCal stickers, kitschy “May the Forest Be With You” slogans, and Bigfoot memorabilia.

Even though it caters to tourists, the shop doesn’t just tout trinkets. The wooden shelves and tables are stocked with sweet perfumes, Rosemary Sage and Eucalyptus “Arcata” candles, cutting boards artfully adorned with resin to look like the ocean and delicate jewelry crafted from women-owned companies across California.

Next time you are shopping at the Arcata Plaza, pay Humboldt Outfitters a visit, spread “Humboldt Love” (a message from one of their coffee cups) and feel good about supporting a business that’s been in Humboldt for the past 20 years.

Calendar of Events

1 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 and Downtown, Eureka. Free. eurekamainstreet. org. (707) 442-9054.

North Coast Open Studios. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Countywide, All of Humboldt, Humboldt. More than 160 ar tists between Fortuna and Blue Lake share their creative spaces with the public. Guidebooks will be available in the May 22 issue of the North Coast Journal and in art-supporting businesses around the county. Listings with interactive maps online in May. Free. contact@northcoastopenstudios.com. northcoastopenstudios.com. (707) 442-8413.

THEATER

Family Fun Series: Stand-up Stories: Multicultural Tales to Live By. 2 & 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Boxtales Theatre Company presents a collection of folktales and myths with valuable messages and cultural wisdom. $15, $10 kids, $40 family. info@arcataplayhouse.org. playhousearts.org. (707) 822-1575.

A New Brain. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Redwood Curtain Theatre presents the tumultuous journey of a frustrated composer whose sudden hospitalization thrusts him into a surreal confrontation with mortality and the meaning of his music. Through June 9. redwoodcurtain.com/.

The Prom. 7:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Four eccentric Broadway stars in need of a new stage hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom. $18, $16 students, seniors, children. ferndalerep.org/.

EVENTS

Fortuna Citywide Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. Hosted by Downtown Merchants Association.

Ferndale Pet Parade. 11 a.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Costumed pets parade down Main Street to Firemen’s Park for prizes in many categories.

Humboldt Trails Summit with Sen. Mike McGuire. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sequoia Conference Center, 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Trail Partners” and will highlight progress developing trails. info@humtrails.org. humtrails.org/.

Lemonade Day. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. Visit lemonade stands and support aspiring entrepreneurs. Pony Express Parade and Festival. Central Avenue, McKinleyville, Central Avenue. Pancake breakfast, parade down Central Avenue and a festival at Pierson Park. Free.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Humboldt-Coun-

ty-Grown and GMO-free produce along with plants, meats and other products. Live music. Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. Regeneratively grown seasonal veggies, flowers, meats and other items made by Humboldt County locals and small businesses. Cash, card, Venmo, Apple Pay and soon to accept EBT payments. info@tableblufffarm.com. TableBluffFarm.com. (707) 890-6699.

Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Fresh veggies grown on site, local eggs and sourdough bread. Work from local artists and artisans. flowerstone333@gmail.com. (530) 205-5882.

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. Enjoy a cold beverage in the canteen with comrades. Play pool or darts. If you’re a veteran, this place is for you. Free. PearceHansen999@ outlook.com. (707) 443-5331.

OTHER

Braturday Night Live. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Brandy Lara and Evan Vest present a late night show that blends comedy, talk, games and surprises. All ages. ID to drink. $5. savagehenrycomedy.com.

2 Sunday ART

North Coast Open Studios. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Countywide, All of Humboldt, Humboldt. See June 1 listing.

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. Art, crafts, live music and barbecue Every Sunday through Sept. 13. Free. murphysmarkets.net. (707) 834-8720.

DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Explore and enjoy a fusion of West African movements from Guinea, Senegal, Liberia, Congo and Mali with the genre of Afro beats and traditional West African drumming. $10-$15. together@sanctuaryarcata. org. sanctuaryarcata.org. (707) 822-0898.

MUSIC

Live Music Fridays and Sundays in June. 2-4:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Live music, wood-fired pizza, beer and wine. Open Sundays at noon and Fridays at 3 p.m. Free entry. fieldbrookwinery.com.

THEATER

A New Brain. 2 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 1 listing. The Prom. 2 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.

ETC

Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. New location. Browse antiques, collectibles, tools, records, clothes, crafts, pies, jams and more. $2, free for kids under 13.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Led by local stand-up comic Jessica Grant. Bring a pen or pencil, and circle up to talk shop about jokes. Open to anyone interested in performing standup comedy. Drop-ins welcome. Free, donations accepted. JessicaGrantComedy@gmail.com. savagehenrycomedy.com. (707) 845-8864.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Sign-ups at 9 p.m., show at 9:30 p.m., local favorite features for the 10@10. Comics get five minutes. Zero hate speech tolerated. All-ages w/caution for language. Snacks, drinks. Free, donations accepted. info@ savagehenrycomedy.com. savagehenrycomedy. com. (707) 845-8864.

3 Monday

ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Quick 30-minute or long strategic games in a supportive and stress-free space. Feel free to bring your favorites as well. All ages. $2-$12. together@sanctuaryarcata.org. sanctuaryarcata.org. (707) 822-0898.

4 Tuesday DANCE

Baywater Blues Fusion Dance. 7:15-9:15 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Half hour dance lesson followed by social dancing. Come solo or with a friend to learn and enjoy partner dancing to blues and modern music. $5-$15 sliding, free for kids 12 and under. baywaterbluesfusion@gmail.com. facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100089815497848. (707) 496-4056.

MUSIC

First Tuesday of the Month Sing-Along. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Join Joel Sonenshein as he leads a sing-along of your favorite folk, rock and pop songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Songbooks provided. $3. (707) 407-6496.

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.

Northcoast Music Together Family Literacy Party Tour. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Enjoy singing, keeping a beat and participating with confidence in music. For children and the parents who love them. Each attendee gets a free book. Free. literacyhelpers@ gmail.com. humlib.org. (707) 4453655.

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. Pick a song and sing.

5 Wednesday

ART

Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 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.

MUSIC

Ana Egge. 7:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Folk singer-songwriter.

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. The longest running comedy open-mic in the county. Sign up at 9 p.m. for a five-minute set. Show at 9:30 p.m. Snacks, drinks, zero hate speech tolerated. All-ages w/caution for language. Free, donations accepted. info@savagehenrycomedy.com. savagehenrycomedy.com. (707) 845-8864.

6 Thursday

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. With a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Call to contact Clint. $5. synapsisperformance. com. (707) 362-9392.

FOOD

Empty Bowls Fundraiser. 5-8 p.m. Sequoia Conference Center, 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Annual soup buffet dinner and ceramics sale to benefit St. Vincent de Paul’s free dining facility in Eureka. $25, $40 for two, $45 families. sequoiacenter.net.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101,

Eureka. Explore trails and share mindfulness practices, group conversation and other eco-therapeutic activities. Transportation available for Eureka residents. Call to pre-register. Free. chaskell@ eurekaca.gov. eurekaheroes.org. (707) 382-5338.

7 Friday DANCE

International Folk Dance Party. First Friday of every month, 8-10:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Easy dances and an evening of international m usic with Chubritza and the Balkan Music Meetup. All ages and dance levels welcome. $5-$10 sliding, no one turned away for lack of funds. kurumada@humboldt.edu. humboldtfolkdancers.org. (707) 496-6734.

MUSIC

Live Music Fridays and Sundays in June. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. See June 2 listing.

THEATER

A New Brain. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

The Prom. 7:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. S ee June 1 listing.

EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. A bustling farmers market, arts and craft vendors, bar featuring Humboldt produced beverages, a variety of food vendors and live music for dancing on three stages. Free.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Drop off your 3.512 year old for interactive exhibits, science experiments, crafts and games, exploring the planetarium, playing in the water table or jumping into the soft blocks. $17-$20. info@discovery-museum.org. discovery-museum.org/classesprograms.html. (707) 443-9694.

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

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more. Must have a doctor’s recommendation or be over the age of 21 to enter. Free. Herbandmarket@gmail.com. (707) 630-4221.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. Live local jazz with the Opera Alley Cats. Free. elvisatemydonuts@hotmail.com. (707) 444-2244.

DJS

YO! First Fridays. First Friday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. A ‘90s 2000s night with DJM, PhotoBooth and YO! Merch. $10. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266.

OTHER

Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. General trivia, fun for everyone. Prizes for winners. Max seven people per team. Food truck on site. Free. partners@reelgeniustrivia.com. oldgrowthcellars.com. (707) 601-1606.

8 Saturday

ART

North Coast Open Studios. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Countywide, All of Humboldt, Humboldt. See June 1 listing.

BOOKS

Northcoast Music Together Family Literacy Party Tour. 1-2 p.m. Arcata Library, 500 Seventh St. Enjoy singing, keeping a beat and participating with confidence in music. For children and the parents who love them. Each attendee gets a free book. Free. literacyhelpers@gmail.com. humlib. org. (707) 445-3655.

MUSIC

Huayllipacha. 7:30 p.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Fusion of traditional and contemporary Andean music. $15.

THEATER

A New Brain. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 1 listing. The Prom. 7:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.

EVENTS

Summer Arts and Music Festival. . Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. The 47th annual event with music, arts and crafts, food, performances, vendors, kid zone and more. summerartsandmusicfestival.com/.

Raise the Roof! Fundraiser. 4-8 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. A fundraiser for Life Plan Humboldt, a local not-for-profit life plan community. Music by Home Cookin’. Live auction with Tom Allman and Natalie Arroyo. Wood-fired pizza, sides and desserts. Fieldbrook Winery wine. Bring your dancing shoes. $100, $1,200 table of eight. lifeplanhumboldt.org/event/raisetheroof.

Redwood Pride Festival and Parade. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. Parade, festival and evening celebration. See website for updates. Free. facebook.com/redwoodpride/.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing. Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing.

Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See June 1 listing.

ETC

Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

OTHER

Braturday Night Live. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

9 Sunday

ART

North Coast Open Studios. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Countywide, All of Humboldt, Humboldt. See June 1 listing.

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See June 2 listing.

DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing.

MUSIC

Live Music Fridays and Sundays in June. 2-4:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. See June 2 listing.

THEATER

A New Brain. 2 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

The Prom. 2 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.

EVENTS

Summer Arts and Music Festival. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. See June 8 listing.

Arcata Fairy Festival. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Whimsical day of live music, Maypole dance, eclectic and international music and dance performances, art installations, interactive lounges, vendors, nonprofit and school fundraisers, costume contests, parades, craft libations, a fire show, aerial dance and more.

OUTDOORS

Second Sunday Cycling Tour of the Arcata Marsh. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Andy Feinstein leads a 90-minute tour focusing on wetlands, wildlife and wastewater treatment. Heavy rain cancels. Free. (707) 826-2359.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

10 Monday

ART

Zine Club. Second Monday of every month, 6-9 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Bring your DIY self-published projects to work on, share and/or trade. Connect with fellow writers and artists, spark ideas for new material, and work independently in a creative and supportive environment. All skill levels welcome. $5 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. millsguf@ riseup.net. sanctuaryarcata.org. (707) 822-0898.

ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

11 Tuesday

DANCE

Baywater Blues Fusion Dance. 7:15-9:15 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See June 4 listing.

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

12 Wednesday

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

13 Thursday

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

EVENTS

Oyster Fest VIP Experience at Humboldt Bay Social Club. 5-8 p.m. Humboldt Bay Social Club, 900 New Navy Base Road, Samoa. Enjoy craft drinks, an oyster barbecue, live music and coastal scenery, and visits by local oyster farmers. $150. gloria@arcatachamber.com. arcatabayoysterfestival.com/. (707) 897-6004.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

14 Friday

ART

Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Businesses all across Arcata stay open late with music, art on display, live art and more. gloria@arcatachamber. com. arcatachamber.com. (707) 897-6004.

MUSIC

Live Music Fridays and Sundays in June. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. See June 2 listing.

THEATER

The Prom. 7:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.

EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 7 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing. NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

15 Saturday DANCE

Trinity Ballet Academy’s “A Few Of Our FavoriteThings”. 4:30-6:15 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Celebrating 25 years with a gala performance featuring variations from classics like Sleeping Beauty to tributes to American choreographers. $20, $12 child under 12. (707) 839-1816.

Glitter & Gold: A ‘70s Vibe. 5-6:45 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. The Ferndale Dance Academy celebrates over 20 years of dance with this upbeat performance by dancers ranging from child through adult. $25, $15 ages 10 and under, free for kids under 3. learn2dance@ ferndaledance.com. ferndaledance. com. (707) 496-0805.

THEATER

The Prom. 7:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. S ee June 1 listing.

EVENTS

Arcata Bay Oyster Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Live music all day, shucking contests, kids activities and a bevy of local chefs selling their oyster creations and vying for the coveted Best Oyster title. Free. gloria@arcatachamber.com.

Garberville Rodeo - Rodeo in the Redwoods. Southern Humboldt Community Park, 1144 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. Enjoy bucking broncos, barrel racing, parade, ba rbecue, live music and more. garbervillerodeo.org.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing.

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing.

Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hill-

er Road, McKinleyville. Se e June 1 listing.

OUTDOORS

Sue-meg Village Tour. 2-3 p.m. Suemeg State Park, 4150 Patrick’s Point Drive, Trinidad. Explore the rich history of Sue-meg Village and the continuing traditions of the Yurok People through this unique tour experience, helping to celebrate community and culture. Meet in front of the visitor center. Free.

ETC

Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

OTHER

Braturday Night Live. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

16 Sunday

ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See June 2 listing.

DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing.

Glitter & Gold: A ‘70s Vibe. 2-3:45 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See June 15 listing.

MUSIC

Live Music Fridays and Sundays in June. 2-4:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. See June 2 listing.

Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Monthly performance series h ighlighting Humboldt County performers. Regular admission. humboldtarts.org.

THEATER

The Prom. 2 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See June 1 listing.

EVENTS

Old Town Vintage Market. Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. G Street Between Second and Third in Old Town Eureka, 211 G St. A day of local vintage clothing, art and craft vendors, food, music by DJ Goldylocks and more. hello@ theredwoodretro.com. instagram. com/p/C4SHqQauD0X/?img_index=1. (707) 601-9667.

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Garberville Rodeo - Rodeo in the Redwoods. Southern Humboldt Community Park, 1144 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. See June 15 listing. FOR KIDS

Mini Masters Program. Third Sunday of every month, noon. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Families participate together in this monthly art-making workshop that complements the month’s Storytime book. Designed to inspire literacy, creativity and community. Projects are geared toward children ages 2-5 years, but children of all ages are welcome. humboldtarts.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. 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 Bucher. This relatively urban trail offers the potential to observe species abundance and diversity compared to many more remote locations. Email to sign up. Free. thebook@reninet.com. rras.org.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

17 Monday

ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

18 Tuesday

DANCE

Baywater Blues Fusion Dance. 7:15-9:15 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See June 4 listing.

FOOD

Taco Tuesday Potluck. Third Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Prep and tortilla making at 6 p.m., community meal at 6:30p.m. Bring a dish to share or a donation. Everyone helps clean. $5-$20. together@ sanctuaryarcata.org. sanctuaryarcata.org.

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

19 Wednesday 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.

EVENTS

Juneteenth Multi-Day Cultural Celebration. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. Community-wide event celebrating freedom, diversity and community with local Black vendors, workshops, music, performances and Knowledge for Power sessions. C ommemorating the ending of slavery in the U.S. Full schedule online. blackhumboldt.com/ juneteenth-celebration.

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

20 Thursday ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

THEATER

EXIT Theatre’s Short Play Festival. . EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. The 2024 fest received 175 plays for consideration from . Full stage productions of 12 selected plays by local, national and international playwrights, featuring local actors, directors and technicians. theexit.org.

The Poor of New York. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. A classic American melodrama updated for our times. Directed by Michael Fields. Through July 7. Outdoors in the amphitheater. $20-$25. dellarte.com.

EVENTS

Juneteenth Multi-Day Cultural Celebration. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See June 19 listing.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

DJS

Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 6 listing.

21 Friday

MUSIC

Live Music Fridays and Sundays in June. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. See June 2 listing.

Third Friday Funky Bluesy Soul-Series. 7:30 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Let’s dance with the Jim Lahman Band. Drinks and snacks available. $5-20 sliding scale.

THEATER

EXIT Theatre’s Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See June 20 listing.

EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 7 listing. Juneteenth Multi-Day Cultural Celebration. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See June 19 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

OTHER

Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

22 Saturday

COMEDY

Russell Peters. 6-7:30 & 9-10:30 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Canadian stand-up comedian, actor and producer. Two shows. Ages 21 and up. $85-$135. info@bluelakecasino.com. bluelakecasino.com/events/category/paid-events/. (707) 668-9770.

THEATER

EXIT Theatre’s Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See June 20 listing.

EVENTS

Juneteenth Multi-Day Cultural Celebration. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See June 19 listing.

KMUD Southern Humboldt Pride Celebration. 1-9 p.m. Redwood Community Radio, 1144 Redway Drive, Redway. This all-ages event features music, speakers and performances. kmud.org.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing. Pancake Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Humboldt Grange #501, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. Serving pancakes or biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage (patties or links), coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice. $10, $5 seniors and kids ages 5-12, free for kids under 5. 501.humboldt.grange@gmail.com. facebook.com/events/6920540234689920. (707) 442-4890.

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing. Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See June 1 listing.

ETC

Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

OTHER

Braturday Night Live. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

23 Sunday

ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See June 2 listing.

DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing.

MUSIC

Live Music Fridays and Sundays in June. 2-4:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. See June 2 listing.

THEATER

EXIT Theatre’s Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See June 20 listing.

EVENTS

Eureka Heritage Society Home and Garden Tour. Annie B. Ryan House and Gardens, 1000 F St., Eureka. Visit homes and gardens. Details coming soon. See website for updates. eurekaheritagesociety@gmail.com. eurekaheritage.org. (707) 445-8775.

Juneteenth Multi-Day Cultural Celebration. Countywide, Locations throughout Humboldt County, Humboldt. See June 19 listing.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

24 Monday

ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

25 Tuesday

ART

Ambient Cafe. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Monthly space for creatives with curated musical performances. Write, draw, paint, relax. Coffee, tea and baked goods available for purchase. Donations encouraged. together@sanctuaryarcata.org. sanctuaryarcata.org.

DANCE

Baywater Blues Fusion Dance. 7:15-9:15 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. See June 4 listing.

MISC. NIGHTLIFE

Bingo Night. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Beer-ingo! Free. (707) 269-7143.

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

26 Wednesday

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

27 Thursday

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

THEATER

EXIT Theatre’s Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See June 20 listing.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

DJS

Reggae Last Thursdays w/Sarge One Wise. Last Thursday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. Sarge One Wise, The Wisdem Band and other guests. $5, free for students. thejamarcata.com. (707) 822-5266.

28 Friday DANCE

Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. Monthly swing dance with a lesson at 7:30 p.m. (included in cover charge), 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.

MUSIC

Live Music Fridays and Sundays in June. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. See June 2 listing.

THEATER

EXIT Theatre’s Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See June 20 listing.

EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 7 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

29 Saturday

ART

Trinidad Art Nights for June. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. Featuring Blue Rhythm Review at Saunders Plaza East. This town-wide art walk includes a variety of venues and live music, artist receptions, classes, crafts, face-painting, pop-up sales and silks or fire performances by Circus of Elements. Free. trinidadartnight.com.

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Fortuna Rodeo, July 13-21.

Photo by Mark Larson

THEATER

EXIT Theatre’s Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See June 20 listing.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing. Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing. Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See June 1 listing.

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. See June 1 listing.

OTHER

Braturday Night Live. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

30 Sunday ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See June 2 listing.

DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing.

MUSIC

Live Music Fridays and Sundays in June. 2-4:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. See June 2 listing.

THEATER

EXIT Theatre’s Short Play Festival. EXIT Theatre, 890 G St., Arcata. See June 20 listing.

EVENTS

Ferndale Pride March. 12-5 p.m. Ferndale Firemen’s Park, 100 Berding St. The 4th annual Ferndale Pride March hosted by Lost Coast Pride.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

1

Monday

ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

2 Tuesday

MUSIC

First Tuesday of the Month Sing-Along. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See June 4 listing.

FOR KIDS

Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. See June 4 listing.

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

3 Wednesday

ART

Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:308:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Fortuna Fireworks Festival. Newburg Park, 2700 Newburg Road, Fortuna. Arts and craft vendors, music, light show, barbecue. Fireworks at dusk. Parking in McLean Field ($5 donation).

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

4 Thursday

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Fourth of July Jubilee. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Music, food, drinks, kids activities, a dunk tank, aerialists and more. Music line up: Northern High Bush, Jenni & David and the Sweet Soul Band, Arcata West African Drum & Dance, Horse Mountain. Free.

Ferndale Fourth of July Parade. 12-1 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. A parade on Main Street with fire trucks, patriotic floats. Fourth of July Festival. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Two music stages, multiple city blocks of food and craft vendors and much more. Fireworks over the bay at 10 p.m. Free. eurekamainstreet.org.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

Obon Festival, Aug. 15.

Photo by Mark Larson

DJS

Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 6 listing.

5 Friday EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 7 listing. Lost Coast Kennel Club’s All-Breed Show and More. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Lost Coast Kennel Club presents its 2024 All Breed Show, Obedience, Rally, Open Shows, BPUP, Best Veteran and FCATs. Also, AKC Farm Dog Certification tests will be held July 5-6. Check LostCoastKC.org for updates.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

ETC

First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See June 7 listing.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

DJS

YO! First Fridays. First Friday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 7 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 June 7 listing.

6 Saturday

ART

Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See June 1 listing.

EVENTS

Lost Coast Kennel Club’s All-Breed Show and More. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 5 listing.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing. Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing. Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See June 1 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 June 1 listing.

Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

7 Sunday ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See June 2 listing. DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing. EVENTS

Lost Coast Kennel Club’s All-Breed Show and More. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 5 listing.

Prize of Hope. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Honoring Brenda Wong Aoki and Mark Izu of First Voice. Details and tickets at dellarte.com.

ETC

Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See June 2 listing.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

8 Monday

ART

Zine Club. Second Monday of every month, 6-9 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 10 listing.

ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

9 Tuesday KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

10 Wednesday OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

11 Thursday ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

DJS

Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 6 listing.

12 Friday

ART

Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 14 listing.

EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 7 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

13 Saturday

MUSIC

Latin Peppers. 7:30 p.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. High-energy salsa and Afro-Cuban-inspired Latin dance music. $15.

EVENTS

Bigfoot Daze. Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Road, Willow Creek. A family-friendly festival with a downtown parade, activities at Veterans Park including live music, food and vendor booths, ice cream social and more. Free. willowcreekchamber.com/bigfoot-daze/.

Fortuna Rodeo. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, at Rohner Park. A full week of rodeo action. Bull and bronc riding, barbecue, carnival, motorsports, parade, bands, brews and more. Full schedule online. fortunarodeo.com.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing. Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing.

Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See June 1 listing.

ETC

Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

14 Sunday

ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See June 2 listing.

DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing.

EVENTS

Annie & Mary Day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Perigot Park, 312 South Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. A celebration of the historic Arcata Mad River Rail Line, featuring

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NORTH OF TRINIDAD

a parade, music, food, car show and craft vendors. Free admission.

Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, Off State Route 299, Exit 5. A week of music, dance, workshops and food/beverages at Dell’Arte featuring local talented musicians with folk music from around the world. humboldtfolklife.com.

OUTDOORS

Second Sunday Cycling Tour of the Arcata Marsh. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See June 9 listing.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

15 Monday EVENTS

Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, Off State Route 299, Exit 5. See July 14 listing. ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

16 Tuesday EVENTS

Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, Off State Route 299, Exit 5. See July 14 listing.

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

17 Wednesday BOOKS

Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See June 19 listing. events continued from

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.

EVENTS

Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, Off State Route 299, Exit 5. See July 14 listing.

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

18 Thursday

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

EVENTS

Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, Off State Route 299, Exit 5. See July 14 listing.

Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility Trials. . Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Lost Coast Kennel Club presents its annual agility trials, barn hunt and FCATs. LostCoastKC.org.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

DJS

19 Friday MUSIC

Northern Nights Music Festival. Cooks Valley Campground, Milkway Loop exit off U.S. Highway 101, Piercy. A three-day weekend of camping, cannabis, music, art, food, wellness and floating the river. northernnights.org/.

Third Friday Jazz: RLAD with featured guests, Nick Talvola and Horns: A Night of Yusef Lateef.. 7:30 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. RLAD with featured guests, Nick Talvola and Horns: A Night of Yusef Lateef. Drinks and snacks available. $5-$20 sliding scale.

THEATER

The White Card. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Redwood Curtain Theatre presents the story of a white family that invites a Black female artist to dinner, igniting a powerful dialogue. Through Aug. 11. redwoodcurtain.com/.

EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 7 listing. Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, Off State Route 299, Exit 5. See July 14 listing.

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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.

WILLOW CREEK

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.

McKinleyville ←

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.

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Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility Trials. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 18 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

OTHER

Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

20 Saturday

MUSIC

Northern Nights Music Festival. Cooks Valley Campground, Milkway Loop exit off U.S. Highway 101, Piercy. See July 19 listing.

EVENTS

Humboldt Folklife Festival. Blue Lake, Off State Route 299, Exit 5. See July 14 listing.

Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility Trials. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 18 listing.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing.

Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing.

Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See June 1 listing.

ETC

Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

21 Sunday

ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See June 2 listing.

DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing.

MUSIC

Northern Nights Music Festival. Cooks Valley Campground, Milkway Loop exit off U.S. Highway 101, Piercy. See July 19 listing.

Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See June 16 listing.

EVENTS

Lost Coast Kennel Club Agility Trials. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See July 18 listing.

Old Town Vintage Market. Third Sunday of every

month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. G Street Between Second and Third in Old Town Eureka, 211 G St. See June 16 listing.

FOR KIDS

Mini Masters Program. Third Sunday of every month, noon. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See June 16 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 June 16 listing.

Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. See June 16 listing.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing. 22 Monday

ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

23 Tuesday

ART

Ambient Cafe. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 25 listing.

MISC. NIGHTLIFE

Bingo Night. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See June 25 listing.

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

24 Wednesday

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

25 Thursday

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

DJS

Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 6 listing.

Reggae Last Thursdays w/Sarge One Wise. Last Thursday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 27 listing.

26 Friday

BOOKS

$2 A Bag Book Sale. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friends of the Redwood Libraries, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Thousands of books in all genres, including media. Friday’s sale is for members; memberships available at the door. Saturday is open to everyone. Cash and small bills appreciated, $5 minimum for credit cards, including memberships. Benefits the Humboldt County Library System. $2 a bag. friends@eurekafrl.org. eurekafrl.org. (707) 269-1995.

DANCE

Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. See June 28 listing.

EVENTS

Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo. . City of Fortuna, Various city locations. Huge car show, show and shine, burn out, artisans faire, tractor pull, movie night and more. redwoodautoXpo.com. Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 7 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing. 27 Saturday

ART

Trinidad Art Nights for July. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. Featuring Canary and the Vamp at Saunders Plaza East. This town-wide art walk include a variety of venues and live music, artist receptions, classes, crafts, face-painting, pop-up sales and silks or fire performances by Circus of Elements. Free. trinidadartnight.com.

BOOKS

$2 A Bag Book Sale. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friends of the Redwood Libraries, 1313 Third St., Eureka. See July 26 listing.

EVENTS

Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. See July 26 listing.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing. Pancake Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Humboldt Grange #501, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See June 22 listing. Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing. Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See June 1 listing.

OUTDOORS

Get Out and Play Day. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. Free activities all over the city of Eureka. See schedule online. (707) 441-4248.

ETC

Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See June 29 listing.

Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

28 Sunday

ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See June 2 listing.

DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing.

EVENTS

Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo. City of Fortuna, Various city locations. See July 26 listing. Westhaven Wild Blackberry Festival. Westhaven Fire Hall, 446 Sixth Ave., Trinidad. The Westhav-

en Ladies Club invites all for homemade pies (that will sell out), jams, barbecue, kids activities, fire trucks, live music, arts and crafts vendors, beer, wine and mimosas. Benefits the Westhaven Volunteer Fire Department.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

29 Monday

EVENTS

Eureka Street Art Festival. -Aug. 2. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. Watch as local and international artists paint murals and create street art, and enjoy artist talks, daily tours and special events. Free. eurekastreetartfestival.com/.

ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

30 Tuesday

EVENTS

Eureka Street Art Festival. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See July 29 listing.

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

31 Wednesday

EVENTS

Eureka Street Art Festival. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See July 29 listing.

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

1 Thursday ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

EVENTS

Wildwood Days. Downtown Rio Dell, Rio Dell. Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser with a cruise, Soap Box Derby, kids’ night, penny scramble, vendors, kids’ talent show, fire truck rides, street dance, food, music festival, bocce tournament, softball tournament, firefighter’s barbecue and auction and more.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

DJS

Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 6 listing.

2

Friday EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 7 listing. Reggae on the River. County Line Ranch, 240 Cooks Valley Road, Piercy. Featuring Konshens, Anthony B, Collie Buddz, Capleton, Skarra Mucci, Stylo G, L’Entourloop, Lila Ike, Demarco, Lutan Fyah, Chuck Fenda, Sister Nancy, Chezidek, Marlon Asher, Pressure Busspipe, Perfect Giddimani, Nattali Rize, Bay-C, Xyclone and many more. Cannabis zone presented by Cannifest. $299 until July 1, then $349. office@mateel.org. reggaeontheriver.com/. (707) 923-7687.

Trinidad Bay Art & Music Festival. Trinidad, Downtown. Featuring world class musicians and prestigious local performers over two weekends, as well as a visual art gallery of local artworks, all for sale by the artists. tbamfest.com.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

ETC

First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See June 7 listing.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

DJS

YO! First Fridays. First Friday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 7 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 June 7 listing.

3 Saturday

ART

Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See June 1 listing.

EVENTS

Coolin’ it in the Redwoods. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Humbugs VW Car Club’s 18th annual car show. Enter your 1991 or older VW. Barbecue, raffle prizes and a silent auction. Kid and dog friendly. Free admission for spectators. humbugsvwclub2004@ gmail.com. (707) 845-7108.

Reggae on the River. County Line Ranch, 240 Cooks Valley Road, Piercy. See Aug. 2 listing.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing. Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing.

ARCATA / VALLEY WEST

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. The music spills into the streets and shops and restaurants turn into galleries during Arts! Arcata, the second Friday of every month.

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 c elebration 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.

ARCATA

Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See June 1 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 June 1 listing.

Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

4 Sunday

ART

Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Murphy’s Market Deli, Trinidad, 1 Main St. See June 2 listing.

DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing.

EVENTS

Reggae on the River. County Line Ranch, 240 Cooks Valley Road, Piercy. See Aug. 2 listing.

ETC

Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See June 2 listing.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

5 Monday

ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

6 Tuesday

MUSIC

First Tuesday of the Month Sing-Along. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See June 4 listing.

FOR KIDS

Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. See June 4 listing.

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

7 Wednesday

ART

Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:308:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

8 Thursday

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

DJS

Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 6 listing.

9 Friday

ART

Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 14 listing.

EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 7 listing. Trinidad Bay Art & Music Festival. Trinidad, Downtown. See Aug. 2 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

10 Saturday MUSIC

SoHum Girls. 7:30 p.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Original songs spanning swing, R&B, New Orleans second line, jazzy ballads and funky blues. $15.

EVENTS

Buddy Brown Blues Festival. Perigot Park, 312 South Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. The 22nd annual event features local bands and benefits the Folklife Society.

Arcata Floating Lantern Ceremony. 7:30-10 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Make your own lantern at the Arcata Plaza Farmers Market in the morning. The 41st annual ceremony and floating of lanterns in the evening at Klopp Lake. Shuttle service from Samoa Boulevard provided. Free.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing. Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing. Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See June 1 listing.

ETC

Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

11 Sunday

DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing.

OUTDOORS

Second Sunday Cycling Tour of the Arcata Marsh. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See June 9 listing.

SPORTS

Humboldt Bay Marathon and Half Marathon. Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka. A 5K fun run to support awareness of stroke symptoms starting at First and C streets running the trail to Del Norte Pier and back. humboldtbaymarathon. com.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

12 Monday

ART

Zine Club. Second Monday of every month, 6-9 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 10 listing.

ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

13 Tuesday

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

14 Wednesday

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

15 Thursday

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

16 Friday

MUSIC

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. The en-

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semble reinterprets modern hits in classic styles like 1920s jazz, Swing, Doo-wop and Motown, performed by a talented cast of singers, dancers and instrumentalists. $20-$150.

Third Friday Funky Bluesy Soul-Series. 7:30 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Let’s groove! TBA. Drinks and snacks available. $5-$20 sliding scale.

EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 7 listing. FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

OTHER

Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

17 Saturday

EVENTS

BridgeFest and Flying Saucer Contest. Bridgeville Community Center, 38717 Kneeland Road.

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Eureka ←

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.

An annual intergalactic event that pits ordinary humans against aliens in a flying saucer throwing contest. Live music, food, raffle, Wild Kidz zone, contests and a craft fair. Free. (707) 601-7983. Yurok Tribe’s Klamath Salmon Festival. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Yurok Tribe Headquarters, 190 Klamath Blvd., Klamath. The 60th annual family-oriented event on the Yurok Reservation celebrating salmon and the river with live music, cultural demonstrations, local vendors, kids activities and more.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing. Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing.

Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See June 1 listing.

ETC

Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

18 Sunday

DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing.

MUSIC

Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See June 16 listing.

EVENTS

Old Town Vintage Market. Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. G Street Between Second and Third in Old Town Eureka, 211 G St. See June 16 listing.

FOR KIDS

Mini Masters Program. Third Sunday of every month, noon. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See June 16 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 June 16 listing.

Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. See June 16 listing.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

19 Monday

ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

20 Tuesday

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

21 Wednesday BOOKS

Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See June 19 listing.

EVENTS

Humboldt County Fair. -Sep. 2. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. An old-fashioned community fair with a carnival, live and satellite horse racing, exhibits, stunts, shows, food, music and more. Scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Monday, Sept. 2, with an additional weekend of racing Sept. 7-8. (707) 786-9511.

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

22 Thursday

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

DJS

Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 6 listing.

23 Friday

DANCE

Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. See June 28 listing.

EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 7 listing.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

24 Saturday MUSIC

Elle King. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Grammy-nominated country music sensation.

EVENTS

Hops in Humboldt. Rohner Park, 5 Park St., Fortuna. Unlimited samples of hundreds of different micro-brews from more than 35 breweries. Live music, art and craft vendors, commemorative glass. Ages 21 and over with ID at the gate. hopsinhumboldt.com.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing. Pancake Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Humboldt Grange #501, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See June 22 listing. Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing.

Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See June 1 listing.

ETC

Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

25 Sunday DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

26 Monday

ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

27 Tuesday

ART

Ambient Cafe. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 25 listing.

MISC. NIGHTLIFE

Bingo Night. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See June 25 listing.

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

28 Wednesday

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

29 Thursday

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

DJS

Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 6 listing.

Reggae Last Thursdays w/Sarge One Wise. Last Thursday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 27 listing.

30 Friday EVENTS

Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, 317 Third St. See June 7 listing. FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

31 Saturday

ART

Trinidad Art Nights for August. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. Featuring Jenni & David and the Sweet Soul Band at Saunders Plaza East. This town-wide art walk include a variety of venues and live music, artist receptions, classes, crafts, face-painting, pop-up sales and silks or fire performances by Circus of Elements. Free. trinidadartnight.com.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 1 listing. Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. See June 1 listing.

Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See June 1 listing.

ETC

Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See June 29 listing.

Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. See June 1 listing.

1 Sunday DANCE

Afro - Fusion Feel and Flow. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 2 listing.

ETC

Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See June 2 listing.

September Free Admission for College Students. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. For more info, visit natmus.humboldt.edu.

OTHER

Stand-up Comedy Workshop. 7-8 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

Sunday Open Mic. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 2 listing.

2 Monday ETC

Boardgame Night. 6-10:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 3 listing.

3 Tuesday MUSIC

First Tuesday of the Month Sing-Along. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See June 4 listing.

FOR KIDS

Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. See June 4 listing.

KARAOKE

Karaoke. 8 p.m. Firewater Lounge, The Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. See June 4 listing.

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OLD TOWN

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Enjoy shopping at your locally owned businesses & come to the following special events

COURTESY OF FORTUNA DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

SHOP LOCAL FIRST

CITY WIDE YARD SALE IN DOWNTOWN JUNE 1ST

Many business and individuals selling on Main Street and about Fortuna

AUTOXPO JULY 27TH

Look at 300 show cars and trucks while you visit Fortuna Downtown merchants

APPLE HARVEST OCTOBER 5TH

Explore our local merchants plus 4 blocks full of businesses and street venders here for your shopping fix

FORTUNA 1ST FRIDAYS on June 7, July 5, and August 2

An evening of local musicians, vendors, crafters and business open late.

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4 Wednesday

ART

Art Club. First Wednesday of every month, 6:308:30 p.m. Redwood Retro, 211 G St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

OPEN MIC

Open Mikey. 9-11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. See June 5 listing.

5 Thursday

ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See June 6 listing.

OUTDOORS

Nature Quest. 3-6 p.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve, End of Elk River Road, 6 miles off U.S. Highway 101, Eureka. See June 6 listing.

DJS

Hip Hop Thursdays. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 6 listing.

6 Friday FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. See June 7 listing.

ETC

First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. See June 7 listing.

NIGHTLIFE | LIVE BANDS

Friday Night Jazz. 8-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

DJS

YO! First Fridays. First Friday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 7 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 June 7 listing.

7 Saturday

ART

Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. See June 1 listing.

EVENTS

Picnic in the Park. 3-10 p.m. Southern Humboldt Community Park, 1144 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. Family fun for all ages. Carnival games, horseshoe tournament, live music, local food and drink and more.

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 June 1 listing.

Fortuna ←

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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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8 Sunday OUTDOORS

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CLASSES

Second Sunday Cycling Tour of the Arcata Marsh. Second Sunday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. See June 9 listing.

9 Monday

ART

Zine Club. Second Monday of every month, 6-9 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 10 listing.

13 Friday ART

Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 4-8 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See June 14 listing.

14 Saturday MUSIC

Daniela Mineva and Tom Stone. 7:30 p.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. An evening of classical violin sonatas by Beethoven, Mozart and others. Piano and violin. $15.

15 Sunday MUSIC

Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See June 16 listing.

EVENTS

Ferndale Concours on Main. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. See up to one hundred collectible vehicles at the seventh annual SCCA-sanctioned event.

Old Town Vintage Market. Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. G Street Between Second and Third in Old Town Eureka, 211 G St. See June 16 listing.

FOR KIDS

Mini Masters Program. Third Sunday of every month, noon. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See June 16 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 June 16 listing.

Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. See June 16 listing.

18 Wednesday BOOKS

Family Storytime. Third Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. See June 19 listing.

20 Friday MUSIC

Third Friday Jazz. 7:30 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. RLAD with featured guest, Claire Bent, vocals. Drinks and snacks available. $5-$20 sliding scale.

Sweeney Todd. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the twisted story of a man wrongly accused of a crime, who returns to London hell-bent on revenge. Through Oct. 20. ncrt.net.

EVENTS

Bargain Lovers’ Weekend. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Garage sales, sidewalk sales, barn sales and more. Some Thursday evening previews available. Free. info@visitferndale.com. (707) 786-4477.

OTHER

Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. See June 7 listing.

21 Saturday

MUSIC

Voice and Piano Mainstage Concert. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka. The Eureka Chamber Music Series presents the return of pianist Ronny Michael Greenberg and tenor Moises Salazar. $40, $10 students. admin@eurekachambermusic.org. eurekachambermusic.org/home. (707) 273-6975.

EVENTS

North Country Fair. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Celebrate the diversity of the community and the Fall Equinox over two days with craft, food and information booths, two parades, two stages of live music and a lawn performance area. Free.

SPORTS

Tour of the Unknown Coast. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. City of Ferndale, Ferndale. Starting in the historic town of Ferndale, the course passes through towering redwoods, over coastal mountains and along the rim of the Pacific Ocean. tuccycle.org/.

22 Sunday

MUSIC

Voice and Piano Concert and Conversation. 3-4 p.m. Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E. 16th St. The Eureka Chamber Music Series presents the return of pianist Ronny Michael Greenberg and tenor Moises Salazar. $20, $5 students. admin@ eurekachambermusic.org. eurekachambermusic. org/. (707) 273-6975.

24 Tuesday

ART

Ambient Cafe. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. See June 25 listing.

MUSIC

Hot Tuna. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Psych rock. $20-$55.

MISC. NIGHTLIFE

Bingo Night. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. See June 25 listing.

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12TH & MAIN, FORTUNA • 707.725.2610

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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, unspoiled vistas and Arts of the Avenue along Wildwood Avenue on the second Friday night of every month as COVID-19 conditions allow.

26 Thursday EVENTS

McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce Mixer. 5:30-7 p.m. Boys & Girls of the Redwoods Mckinleyville, 1685 Gwin Road. Join the chamber and co-hosts Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods for networking, refreshments, a raffle and more. mckinleyvillechamber@gmail.com. (707) 8392449.

DJS

Reggae Last Thursdays w/Sarge One Wise. Last Thursday of every month, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Jam, 915 H St., Arcata. See June 27 listing.

27 Friday DANCE

Humboldt Latin Dance and Music Festival. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Award-winning instructors teach 20+ workshops in salsa, Bachata, Cuban dances and more. Three late-night dance parties on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with a bar and DJs. Wristbands available presale online or at the door. $25. latindancehumboldt@gmail.com. humboldtlatindance.com. (707) 816-2809.

Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. See June 28 listing.

28 Saturday ART

Trinidad Art Nights for September. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. Featuring Claire Bent & Citizen Funk at Saunders Plaza East. This

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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.

AVENUE OF THE GIANTS NORTH

town-wide art walk includes a variety of venues and live music, artist receptions, classes, crafts, face-painting, pop-up sales and silks or fire performances by Circus of Elements. Free. trinidadartnight.com.

DANCE

Humboldt Latin Dance and Music Festival. 9-1 a.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. See Sep. 27 listing.

EVENTS

Fieldbrook Art and Wine Festival. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Food, music, local artisans and craftspeople, art, wine and beer. Benefits Fieldbrook Education Foundation and Fieldbrook School. Free entry. fieldbrookwinery.com/. (707) 839-3201.

FOOD

Pancake Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Humboldt Grange #501, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. See June 22 listing.

29 Sunday

DANCE

Humboldt Latin Dance and Music Festival. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. See Sep. 27 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.

MUSIC

Zlatomir Fung. 7 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. The youngest cellist to win the International Tchaikovsky Competition, the 24-year-old is artist-in-residence with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs.

1 Tuesday EVENTS

Cool and Creepy Discovery Day. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. Happening near the end of October. For more info, visit natmus.humboldt.edu.

3 Thursday

EVENTS

Redwood Coast Music Festival. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. The 32nd annual American roots music festival. Four days with dozens of bands performing blues, roots, New Orleans jazz, swing, zydeco, country, western swing, rockabilly and more at seven venues.

5 Saturday

MUSIC

Sponge. 9 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. bluelakecasino.com.

EVENTS

Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival. Redwood Village Shopping Center, 735 S Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna. A citywide celebration of the fruit of fall. Events include live music, downtown street fair, merchant and vendor street sales, children’s games and more. Free. mdodson@ci.fortuna. ca.us. (707) 725-2123.

The Medieval Festival of Courage. Blue Lake Horse Arena, 210 Chartin Road. Costumes, performances and Medieval fun for the family. Oct. 5 and 6. $10, $5 for children 3-12, free to children 2 and under.

Pastels on the Plaza. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. This benefit for Northcoast Children’s Services is supported by local business sponsors and features more than 100 artists chalk drawing on the plaza during the Arcata Farmer’s Market. Free. info@ncsheadstart.org.

12 Saturday

MUSIC

Pitts Family Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. An evening of classic selections to fiddle tunes and Broadway song and dance. Piano, violin and voice. $15.

18 Friday

MUSIC

Third Friday Funky Bluesy Soul-Series. 7:30 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Let’s dance! TBA. Drinks and snacks available. $5-$20 sliding scale.

HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE

19 Saturday MUSIC

Deana Carter. 8 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Country music superstar whose hits include “Strawberry Wine” and “We Danced Anyway.” bluelakecasino.com.

EVENTS

Humboldt County Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 9 a.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Registration 9 a.m., Opening Ceremony 10:30 a.m., Walk 11 a.m. ci.eureka.ca.gov/ depts/recreation/adorni_center.asp.

24 Thursday EVENTS

Mckinleyville Chamber of Commerce Mixer. 5:30-7 p.m. Coast Central Credit Union, 1968 Central Ave, McKinleyville. Join the chamber and co-hosts Coast Central Credit Union for networking, refreshments, a raffle and more. mckinleyvillechamber@gmail.com. coastccu.org/. (707) 839-2449.

26 Saturday MUSIC

Cellist Gary Hoffman Mainstage Concert. 7:309:30 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka. The Eureka Chamber Music Series presents cellist Gary Hoffman. $40, $10 students. admin@eurekachambermusic.org. eurekachambermusic.org/. (707) 273-6975.

27 Sunday MUSIC

Cellist Gary Hoffman Concert and Conversation. 3-4 p.m. Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E. 16th St. The Eureka Chamber Music Series presents cellist Gary Hoffman. $20, $5 students. admin@ eurekachambermusic.org. eurekachambermusic. org/. (707) 273-6975.

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.