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Winter 2015

6 From the Editor Fall is the New Summer

7 Contributors 8 Life of Crab

18 The Outdoorsy Type 20 Foodies 22 Art Lovers

24 Not Strictly for Tourists 26 With the Kids

34 Go Local Special Advertising Feature

42 13 Crabbing 15 Crabbing Resources 17 Perfect Trips 38 Browsing Antiquing in Fortuna & Ferndale

41 Arts & Craft Shops Directory 44 Antique Shops Map and Directory 58 Resources 60 Winery and Brewery Maps 62 Regional Maps and Advertising Directory

42 Take it With You Souvenirs

46 Your 90-Day Calendar 51 Winter Giveaway Package! 82 Seasonal Snapshot

28 Comfort Food Take a bite and take off the chill

34 Crab to Go 36 Winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brews

HUMBOLDT’S SEASONAL VISITOR GUIDE

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The Winter of Our Content

lobal warming and drought may have thrown things off, but winter in most of Humboldt is still mild (have you been to the Northeast?) and rainy. We don’t mind the rain — it builds character and lush, green forests. Throw on a couple of layers and a hood and set off on some of the adventures we’ve got lined up for you in our “Perfect Trips.” Windsurfing on Big Lagoon? Ceramics class at the Fire Arts Center? A tour of the Hoopa Tribal Museum? Getting up close and personal with some otters? Winter is also the season of our favorite fourletter word: crab. I’m sure you’ve had some lovely crab elsewhere. But let’s be serious. The dungeness that come snipping and clacking off the boats along our coast are so meaty, sweet and flavorful that you may forget to use your melted butter. No spices required, either. (Sorry, Maryland — don’t hate.) Crab is our traditional holiday feast at the start of the season, and we revel in it all the way to summer. There’s even a crab festival in Eureka. In this issue, you’ll get to know a couple of the local fishing families that pull the delicacy from sunken pots and deliver them to your plate. Have the urge to try it yourself? We’ll show you how to catch your own crustaceans without a boat. You’ll also get the lowdown on where to get a good crab sandwich, which is easier on your shirtfront than cracking your own and the essential snack for a seaside stroll. And if it gets a little chilly out there, check out our recommendations for stick-to-your ribs comfort foods and hearty winter ales with which to wash them down.

©2015 Entire contents are copyrighted. No content may be reproduced or reprinted without the publisher’s written permission. Publisher Chuck Leishman Editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill Production Manager Holly Harvey Art Director Drew Hyland Calendar Editor Kali Cozyris Contributing Writers Grant Scott-Goforth, Angie Lottes, Lynn Leishman, Jennifer Savage, Linda Stansberry Food & Prop Stylist Lynn Leishman Contributing Photographers Amy Kumler, Lynn Jones, Manuel J. Orbegozo IV, Melissa Sanderson

Don’t miss it: The Redwood Coast Music Festival, March 26-29. Tons of jazz and blues performances and dances all over Eureka. Humboldt Steelhead Days, Jan. 23-25. Fishy fun on the river, the stage and on plates in Blue Lake.

Graphic Design/Production Miles Eggleston, Carolyn Fernandez, Christian Pennington, Jonathan Webster Advertising Manager Melissa Sanderson melissa@northcoastjournal.com Account Executives Mike Herring mike@northcoastjournal.com Shane Mizer shane@northcoastjournal.com Tad Sarvinski tad@northcoastjournal.com Kyle Windham kyle@northcoastjournal.com Office Manager/Bookkeeper Carmen England Receptionist Penelope Trawick

Check out: Humboldt Roller Derby With bouts all season, it’s worth the price of admission for the names alone. 310 F St., Eureka, CA 95501 707 442-1400 | fax 707 442-1401 www.northcoastjournal.com On the cover Jenna Lee Pinto. Photo by Amy Kumler

What’s a little rain? — Jennifer Fumiko Cahill Editor

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Drew Hyland does all kinds of stuff for the North Coast Journal. He enjoys exploring Humboldt’s rivers and rocks, and wishes he could surf. There’s almost always a camera in hand.

Lynn Leishman has been florist, model, retail buyer, gift and antique storeowner, bed and breakfast innkeeper, publisher, food columnist, photo stylist and event planner. She is passionate about lending her creativity to Insider, cooking, and enjoying all the North Coast has to offer.

Angie Lottes has lived in Arcata for 3 years. She works at home for The Watershed Center with her neighbor’s cat, and likes to rock climb or ride bikes to Trinidad on the weekend. Angie is also an avid food and native plant gardener.

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Jennifer Savage moved to Humboldt County with her husband and three children during the 1997-98 El Niño. She reveled in the rain, fell for the fog, still skips in the sunshine. Her favorite things are family, being outdoors, eating and eating outdoors with her family. She hopes Humboldt will lodge in visitors’ hearts as much as it has in hers.

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Grant Scott-Goforth is the North Coast Journal’s assistant editor and a Humboldt native. He enjoys beer, photography and photographing beer.

Linda Stansberry, originally from the wilds of Honeydew, California, has been a Journal contributor since 2013, when she returned from circumnavigating the globe to discover that Humboldt County is the most beautiful place in the world. She has been dedicated to popularizing this opinion ever since.

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Life of Crab By Linda Stansberry Photos by Amy Kumler

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n Humboldt County, crab is tradition. A tradition for families gathering around the holiday table, and a tradition for the families whose lives revolve around the harvest season, when the crustaceans are hauled from the cold sea. It’s the morning of opening day and a line has already formed on Dock B at Woodley Island as the first customers of the season gather to buy fresh, live crab right off the boat. Jenna Lee Seafoods has a new look this year. The boat, named after the Pinto family’s oldest daughter, was retired after 11 years of service both as a crabbing vessel and seasonal store. The company name remains, as does Jenna Lee Pinto, 24, who strides the deck of the business’s new craft in insulated, waterproof waders, her streaked blond hair pulled back in an artfully messy bun. Normally Jenna lives in Chico, but she returns every year to sell crab alongside her mother Carol. Her father, Kevin Pinto, does the actual crabbing aboard his new boat, the Seaila. “You look scared,” says Pinto as she holds out a crab for approval to one of her first customers, a wide-eyed woman from the Midwest. The crab snaps its pinchers and waves its legs menacingly, reaching its claws back towards Jenna Lee’s gloved hand. The other hand, which is tipped with bright pink nail polish, demonstrates how to back, crack and pick apart the crustacean once it’s been boiled. The woman’s eyes grow wider still, but she readily buys two crabs, double bagged in plastic and paper. “I get pinched about once a year,” says Jenna laughing, “and man does it hurt.” She has a practiced way of picking up the crabs, grabbing the back of their carapaces with her digits out of reach of the claws. The gloves she wears don’t protect against the pain of a crab’s occasional angry nip, but are worn to shield her hands from the cold water. The live crabs mill and bob in a tank of constantly circulating water on the boat’s deck. The water, pumped from the bay below, keeps the crabs healthy. They’re so healthy, in fact, that occasionally one will scramble to the lip of the tank as though to make a break for it. The family’s Jack Russell terrier Roscoe watches them with wary interest. Roscoe, clad in a bright red insulated jacket, serves as the greeter, meeting customers as they approach the prow of the ship and wagging his stubby tail. Pinto is constantly nudging him to move out of the way as she bags crabs and chats with regulars, who greet Roscoe by name. Inside, the other family dog, a red heeler named Max, rests out of the wind and cold. At 14, he’s officially retired, but he also enjoys the occasional scratch behind the ears as the Pinto family members go about their business. The entire family, four-legged and two-legged, works long hours through the crabbing season, which usually begins in early December can end as late as May. On Christmas Eve, Jenna Lee says, the boat is a blur of motion as she supplies families with their traditional holiday crab. The line often stretches up the long dock and into the parking lot. While the Pinto family now focuses exclusively on the crab season, others cast their lines throughout the year. Eric Blum, a professional fisherman for 35 years, catches and sells black cod when crab season isn’t open. The week before the start of the

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The crab boat greeter, Roscoe.

crab season is one of ceaseless work, preparing crafts and pots. “They set a price. Looks like we’re going out,” he says. We met just a few days before December 1, the date when commercial crab fishers are officially allowed to drop their pots in the water. Previous seasons have been delayed by strikes and low weights (the crabs have to be assessed at at least 25 percent “pick,” meaning they have sufficient meat to be worth harvesting, before the state opens the season). Blum, wearing sweats and a baseball cap (he waved off being photographed) took a break from his work to talk to us and brought along his 14-year-old daughter, Isabella. Isabella doesn’t see much of her dad during crab season. It starts before midnight on the first day, when Blum will sail to the fishing grounds. At exactly midnight he and his colleagues will drop his pots in the water. Each subsequent day will begin before dawn and end after the sun has set. Blum says that despite the frigid water of the north Pacific, staying warm is not a problem. “You sweat a lot,” he says. “Those pots are at least 80 pounds without the crab in them. With the crab, we’re talking about over 100 pounds. It’s hard work. At the end of day when I’m headed back to port, that’s when I get cold, because I’m soaked with sweat and starting to cool down.” Crab pots look like large mesh hockey pucks, steel traps attached to buoys and baited with clams or other live bait. The crustaceans crawl in to feed on the bait and stay trapped inside. Female crabs and underweight crabs are not harvested. Blum, like many others, predicts a disappointing season this year. The number of male crabs too small to harvest in previous years was negligible. Many of the larger vessels have abandoned

Humboldt Bay this year for the Bay Area, where the season starts a few weeks earlier. The fishing is slightly better down there, but small operations like Blum’s can’t compete. Blum, now 53, has been in commercial fishing from the age of 8, when he worked aboard his family’s vessel. It was a challenging life for a kid, he admits. The family sailed from fishing ground to fishing ground with the seasons. Blum says he lived his life “like a military brat,” starting a new school every year, often weeks late. He wanted a different life for his own children, so he chose to harvest for a commercial fishery. Isabella has been in the same school system her entire life and is at the top of her class. Her father nudges her to show us her grades, so she shyly pulls out her smartphone. A row of seven A’s line the screen. Blum chuckles proudly. “She’s doing really good. She’s going to be a lawyer. Tell people to buy local crab so we can be sure to pay her tuition,” he says, laughing again. Blum says that despite the hard work and uncertainty, he loves what he does. “I get to see the sunset, humpback whales and manta rays. It’s the best job in the world.” And in the off-season he has extra time to spend with his daughter. Last Friday was science day at her high school and she called to tell him there was a pelican and a woodpecker in their classroom and Blum took the day off to come see them. “Not many kids want their dad to come to their school, but she knows I like that kind of stuff, so she called me,” he says. Isabella, for her part, says she loves her dad but would rather keep her feet on dry land. Her brother, 25, feels the same way. “Go figure,” says Blum, “They both get seasick.”

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DIY Crabbin’ Looking for coastal fun without a long drive or risking ocean and river waters that may be too cold and dangerous for newbies in winter and early spring? Try the ultimate local watersport and do a little crabbing. Calmer bay waters and sheltered ocean coves used by recreational fisherman provide great access for the less experienced looking to enjoy a day on the water. Dungeness crab are the prized crustaceans you see on local restaurant plates. Dungie season opened Nov. 1, 2014 and runs through July 30. Commercial fishing boats are stacked high with heavy, cumbersome metal crabbing pots. Winter 2015

By Angie Lottes and Drew Hyland

Don’t be intimidated. For the recreational fisherman crabbing off a public dock, a smaller, affordable crab ring (also called a basket or hoop) is all you need to pull in a catch. If you’re along the US Highway 101 corridor near Eureka, there are a number of outdoor and fishing shops with $25 crab rings. If you’re near Trinidad, you can stop into Salty’s Supply Company, which rents crab rings for $15 a day. Crabbing off the Trinidad Pier is allowed, but be mindful of the commercial fisherman working there. It’s a private pier, so unlike the municipal Eureka piers, it will require a fishing license. You can get one along with your bait at Murphy’s

A small catch of rock crabs.

Market, right next door to Salty’s. There are five public docks in Eureka that allow crabbing without a fishing license. (See the information box.) You will also need a ruler and bait, and we recommend careful review of the 2014-2015 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Ocean Sport Fishing regulations online at www.dfg. ca.gov/marine/oceansportregs.asp. Since crabs eat small fish and scavenge on the ocean floor, fish heads are the best bait, but raw chicken thighs work great and are easy to pick up at any grocery store. Get one or two thighs per ring. If you plan to keep any crabs for dinner, grab a small cooler and some ice, too. Unlike with the large commercial crab pots, crabs can crawl in and out of the rings as they lay flat on the bay or ocean floor. Check with the sport shop folks about how your particular model works. Throw the trap into the water and let out enough line for the basket to sit on the bay floor, then loop the extra line around the dock’s tie downs. Water in the bay fluctuates with tides, so you may feel the water pull the basket with some force. Just keep hold of the line. Then sit back and take in the view for about 20 minutes. Humboldt Bay is home to sea birds and seals, and

if you’re on the Trinidad Pier you should keep watch for sea otters. When retrieving your basket, pull in the line as quickly as possible. This forces the crabs to the bottom. Smaller crabs may be able to squeeze through the woven mesh and escape, but larger crabs will be stuck. Once on land, the crabs move quickly, so picking the crabs from your basket can be a two-person job. Carefully lower the basket to the dock, holding the final ring slightly above ground to keep the crabs trapped. A second person, ruler in hand, picks up each crab from behind, carefully keeping his or her fingers away from the claws, and measures the width of its shell. Dungeness crab have a purplish color and can be taken if they measure at least 5 ¾ inches. Rock crab, which are bright red with black-tipped claws, can be taken at 4 inches or more. Both are good to eat. Bury the crabs under ice in your cooler and throw the basket back into the water. Subsequent throws can be hauled in after only 10 or 15 minutes. Of course, if all the measuring is too much for you or your hotel doesn’t have a kitchen, just toss them back in the water and grab some crab at one of many local shops that sell them live or cooked.

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hether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on a solo journey or traveling with the family, here for relaxation or adventure, have an appetite for the arts or cuisine, Humboldt has got just the thing for you. - Jennifer Savage

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The Outdoorsy Type Humboldt’s massive old-growth redwood trees are quite rightly famous, but few people know about the rare Albino Redwoods quietly glowing in the shadows. When you consider that only 50 or so albino redwoods exist in the known world, it’s no wonder these ghost-like trees surprise and astound visitors to Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Their needles lack pigmentation, making the trees look as if they’re covered in snow. You can find two of them near Avenue of the Giants: the Christmas Tree in the Women’s Federation Grove and the Spirit Tree about three miles north of Redcrest. (More information at the Visitor’s Center, located off the Weott exit on Avenue of the Giants.) Nestled in the hills north of College of the Redwoods, the Humboldt Botanical Garden (7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods Campus) offers 44.5 acres of diverse trees, flowers and shrubs in — at the time of this writing — eight different gardens divided by easily strolled trails. Those passionate about plant particulars will thrill to the knowledge that the

area’s climate is a unique balance of Mediterranean and Pacific marine. Those who simply enjoy a happy few hours surrounded by beautiful flora will also have much to admire. Pack a picnic, bring a book or watercolors. A sparkling part of the California Coastal Trail, the scenic Hammond Trail (Mad River Road, Arcata) links Arcata and McKinleyville via over five miles of easy, paved path that takes you over the Mad River and up to Clam Beach. Start at the Mad River Bridge, a statuesque and historical steel structure built in 1942, and continue on through Hiller Park to the bluffs for sweeping ocean views. Perfect for cyclists of all ages, suitable for runners, walkers and equestrians, too. Windsurfing enthusiasts have no lack of options in Humboldt in the spring, summer and fall, but winter’s wild ocean swells make Big Lagoon (exit U.S. Highway 101 at Big Lagoon) the spot of choice for those wishing to experience the exhilaration of flight. Three-miles wide, the lagoon lies just north of Patrick’s Point and is separated by a sandspit on which you can find Humboldt Insider

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semi-precious agates, jade and moonstones — but beware the waves! Locals know to stay off the waveslope and never turn your back on the ocean. For the hardy camper who has waterproof gear and an unquenchable thirst for sleeping outdoors, Burlington Campground (next to the Visitor Center on the Avenue of the Giants) is the spot to savor. Nestled among oldand second-growth redwoods and adjacent to several trails, one leading to the South Fork of the Eel River, this spot will leave you so awed that winter weather doesn’t faze you — besides, you’re guaranteed far more solitude than in the summer season. Considered by many to be the most scenic trail in the revered Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, the 5.8-mile West Ridge/Prairie Creek Trail (127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick) bursts with variety and drama. You’ll start off following the creek, pass through maple trees and lowland redwood grove, ultimately — and with effort — rise up to the ridgetop. This loop takes you by some of the tallest trees in existence. Winter is a wonderful time to visit as the traffic noise is minimized and the occasional rain only adds to the magic.

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LEFT: Humboldt Botanical Garden. Photo courtesy of Humboldt Botanical Garden RIGHT: Prairie Creek Trail. Photo by Dave Baselt. ABOVE: Albino Redwood. Creative Commons

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Loved by locals, Brick & Fire (1630 F St., Eureka) serves up Mediterranean and Italian fare with a California touch. The menu changes often, ensuring neither the diners nor the chefs get bored, but the Wild Mushroom Cobbler is a staple that must be tried. The aptly named 2 Doors Down (1626 F St., Eureka) is Brick & Fire’s “sexy little sister” that offers over 80 wines, small plates and desserts. Either — or better, both — will make your evening. Discover some of Humboldt County’s favorite wines in the Moonstone Crossing Wine Tasting Room (529 Trinity St., Trinidad). The winter months are the perfect time to enjoy both the hearty, full-bodied, rich red varietals Moonstone specializes in – or perhaps some port? – and the rotating fine art shows that elevate the tasting room to an even more sublime experience. Open Wednesdays through Sundays. Winter means many things on the North Coast. Among the highlights, Dungeness Crab – a creature so prized, Humboldt named its baseball team after it. Whether

the fresh crab pizza at Five Eleven (511 Second St., Eureka) or the fresh crab omelet at Café Waterfront (102 F St., Eureka), look for this delicacy on the menu. You can also pop by Cap’n Zach’s Crab House (1548 Reasor Road, McKinleyville) or the Woodley Island docks (Woodley Island Marina, Eureka) and buy them whole. Things to know about La Trattoria (30 Sunnybrae Center, Arcata): The motto is, “Every Month is Local Food Month”; due to the intimate size of the restaurant, it does not seat tables larger than six; the produce, meat, grains and beans come from area farms; because of the focus on local and organic, the menu changes often. Oh, and one more thing — the food is divine. Once there was a restaurant in the Victorian Village of Ferndale, beloved by locals and visitors alike. Fifteen years after opening, however, unfortunate circumstances caused the business to relocate to Fortuna. Ferndalians wept. Finally, Humboldt Insider

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fate dealt a kinder hand and now Curley’s Full Circle (460 Main St., Ferndale) has returned to the village where it began. The Caesar salad amazes, the steaks and grilled fish enchant. Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor were already in one of Humboldt County’s most successful bands, Huckleberry Flint, and known for their quality woodworking skills pertaining to both boats and bars. But that wasn’t enough to satisfy their artistic souls, so the duo turned to chocolate. Now Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate can be found in stores all around Humboldt County and sampled at the Humboldt Bay Tourism Center. They source the raw cacao themselves and transform it into chocolate in-house, which makes for chocolate bars elegant in look and taste.

TOP LEFT: Brick and Fire Mushroom Cobbler. Photo by Maralyn D. Hill BOTTOM LEFT: Ribeye Steak at Curley’s Full Circle. Photo by Melissa Sanderson. RIGHT: Dick Taylor Craft Chocolates. Photo by Dustin Taylor

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Art Lovers

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If the weather’s cooperative, you can stroll. If it’s not, you can tool around by car. Either way, a self-guided Eureka Mural Tour will fill a couple hours admirably. Many of the murals are by local superstar Duane Flatmo and his one-time Rural Burl Mural Bureau students. Favorite Flatmos include “Building Architecture” (538 H St.) and “Tribute to Architecture and the Arts” (F Street between Sixth and Seventh streets). Be sure to pause at “Indian Island — The Sun Set Twice on the People,” (612 F St.) a mural honoring the indigenous Wiyot people, by Alme Allen and Brian Tripp. Full list of murals at redwoods.info. Eureka loves its artists and if you find yourself in town the first Saturday of the month, make sure to wander the Old Town-downtown area to experience Arts Alive! Galleries, storefronts and pop-ups host an astounding array of art, from traditional landscapes to innovative multi-media. The sense of celebration is infectious as buskers and bands provide a soundtrack that changes from block to block. Check out Humboldt State University’s First Street Gallery (422 First St.) and The Hall Gallery/C Street Studios (208 C St.) for a well-rounded glimpse. Known as “The Tile Lady,” Arcata’s Laurel Skye is the undisputed queen of mosaics. Check out her work at Trinidad’s Seascape Restaurant (1 Bay St., Trinidad) and sign up for a workshop at her studio (948 11th St., Arcata). Offerings include beginning mosaics, light switch covers and the fabulously named “Pimp My Cup.” Call (707) 822-6677 to arrange dates and times. Get your hands dirty at Fire Arts Center (520 South G St., Arcata), a unique ceramics and glass studio celebrating art forms that involve flame and offering memberships and classes to students of ceramics, glass fusing and slumping, and glass torch work. Try out the free Thursday classes focusing on “whimsical and fun ceramic projects” from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call (707) 826-1445 to sign up, and stop by any time during open hours to check out members’ work and exhibits. In his color-bold paintings, Shawn Griggs outlines objects we’re familiar with, then inflates them into more than the observer would have otherwise imagined. Skeletons figure prominently, but their black-and-white selves would never be construed as dead — not only are they surrounded by color so intense it nearly vibrates off the wall, but the skeletons themselves are infused with bliss. Immerse yourself in his world at RedEye Laboratories (405 Main St., Ferndale).

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TOP: Mosaic work by Lauren Skye. Photo by Manuel J. Orbegozo MIDDLE LEFT: Ceramic pieces from Fire Arts Center. Photo by Manuel J. Orbegozo MIDDLE RIGHT: First Street Gallery. Photo courtesy of Humboldt State University BOTTOM LEFT: Shawn Griggs working on a new piece in his studio. Photo by Melissa Sanderson BOTTOM RIGHT: Arkley Center for Performing Arts mural. Photo by Thadeus Greenson

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TOP: Black Lightning Motorcycle Café. Photo by Drew Hyland BELOW: Katie Hennessy collects the freshly ground beans for a

pour over coffee. Photo by Drew Hyland

It sounds weird, but once you walk inside Black Lightning Motorcycle Café (440 F St., Eureka), the combination of “motorcycle” and “café” totally makes sense. One part helmets, jackets, parts and accessories, one part coffeehouse and one part sandwich joint make up a fine place to grab a deliciously spicy breakfast sandwich and latté or, later in the day, a panini and pint of cider. Free Wi-Fi for customers and brilliant stone tables. Because Coffee (corner of F & Third streets, Eureka) harkens back to the early days of the coffeehouse. Comfortable chairs, vintage tables and a smattering of extremely random books fill the cozy space, while rotating exhibits of mind-engaging art line the wall. The coffee options are many — owner Katie Hennessy spent months selecting the finest roasts to serve Humboldt’s discriminating palates. Take a moment to warm up and savor the sublime. The world is full of famous gravesites. Among those is the Ferndale Cemetery (Bluff and Craig streets, Ferndale), which sits adjacent to the lovely Russ Park just beyond the main part of the Victorian Village. Since 1868, the cemetery has served as one of California’s most beautiful historic burial sites. Stroll up the rhododendron covered hillside to views of the Eel River Valley and Pacific Ocean. Arcata manufacturers Holly Yashi have long been known for making gorgeous and creative jewelry, but you can also find home décor items, books and body care products at the Holly Yashi Store and Design Studio (1300 Ninth St., Arcata). Pop in for a peek at selections seven days a week and, weekdays, tour the design studios — a long way and many years from the early days of working in co-founder Holly Hosterman’s garage. Humboldt Insider

TOP: Ferndale Cemetery. Photo by Drew Hyland MIDDLE: Chumayo Spa. Photo by Lynn Jones BOTTOM: Displaying perfect form at E&O Bowl. Photo by Lynn Jones

Oh, the simpler days before those newfangled machines took over everything! Blast to the past at E&O Bowling (1417 Glendale Dr., Glendale), where you will still need to know how to score your own card with a pencil. There’s a jukebox — old-school — and a temporary tattoo machine, plus pool tables and an adjacent bar full of semi-cranky locals. Best to order your drink and return to your lane. Not thrilled with winter’s short days and chilly nights? Warm up at Chumayo Spa (120 H St., Blue Lake). Inspired by the legendary New Mexico Chumayo, Blue Lake’s version boasts two private cedar and redwood saunas with showers, a full menu of massage options, a floatation tank and a fully equipped upstairs guest room. Locals staycation here and visitors adore not only the spa facilities, but the proximity to other Blue Lake attractions.

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River otters at the Sequoia Zoo Watershed Heroes exhibit. Photo courtesy of Sequoia Zoo

Chandelier Tree. Photo by Flickr user Salomaa

With the Kids Eureka’s Sequoia Zoo (3414 W St., Eureka) has evolved from a rudimentary small town zoo to a fully comprehensive interpretive center. In 2014, the zoo opened Watershed Heroes, a stunning and thoughtful exhibit featuring bald eagles, three species of salmon and, the stars of the exhibition, river otters. Children can crawl through a clear tunnel and watch the otters play overhead and admire salmon images in the walkway under their feet. A waterfall recreates the natural cascades salmon encounter on their travels upstream. It’s an intimate interaction with North Coast creatures that will educate and entertain for hours. Look, just admit it: Driving through a tree is fun. No better chance than when coming through Leggett, a tiny town just barely south of Humboldt County. The Drive-Thru Tree Park (67402 Drive Thru Tree Road, Leggett) has operated since 1922 and The Chandelier Tree has been a popular traveler destination since 1937. Selfies encouraged. Need a place to work out, decompress? The indoor Arcata Swimming Pool (1150 16th St.) provides satisfaction with six, 25-yard lap

lanes, both shallow and deep areas, a one-meter diving board and Humboldt County’s only water slide — 122 feet and two 360-degree turns of fun. Visitors can also use the fitness center, hot tub and sauna. Best of all, the pool system incorporates a state-of-the-art UV water treatment system that decreases reliance on chlorine for disinfection. For an area not known for hot weather, Humboldt has some remarkable ice cream options, one of which is the fabulous Livin’ The Dream (1 F St., Eureka). Featuring handmade ice cream manifested from organic and local ingredients — you’ll never look at a scoop the same way again. Favorites include “Grandpa’s Breakfast,” a blend of whiskey and cornflakes, and “Candy Cap Mushroom.” For the less adventurous, chocolate and vanilla remain safe and delicious options. Viewing the stunning collection of Hupa, Yurok and Karuk artifacts at the Hoopa Tribal Museum (State Route 96, Hoopa) is an immediately gratifying way to learn about the culture of one of California’s first peoples. The display contains local indigenous basketry, ceremoHumboldt Insider

Redeem this coupon for 10% off total purchase. Hannah and Hope Crossley at the Humboldt County Library. Photo by Chuck Leishman

Myers Country Inn on the Avenue of the Giants

Recommended by The San Francisco Chronicle as one of the only two places to stay in Northern California

nial regalia, redwood dugout canoes, tools and other implements used by North Coast tribes. In addition, guided tours of Hoopa Valley’s historic sites, including the traditional village of Takimildiñ, are available through the museum by appointment. The Humboldt County Library’s (1313 Third St., Eureka) multiple floors reward visitors with not only a substantial collection of variations on the written word, but outstanding views of Humboldt Bay. A children’s wing welcomes kids of all ages — check the website for Story Time opportunities — and several corners of the library allow for a long, quiet reading moment in a stunning setting. Winter 2015

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Belly up to the bar at Lost Coast Brewery (617 Fourth St., Eureka) for a hearty bowl of Eight-Ball Stout beef stew ($10.49). The signature stout (available on tap, of course) gives the old-fashioned beef, potato, carrot and onion flavor depth without too much bite. It comes with sourdough bread and dollop of sour cream to send things in a stroganoff direction. If you do sit at the bar, ask for one of the little shelves a regular whipped up so you can balance your dish on the railing.

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Local lore has it that Jack London once got into a brawl in the bar that's now the Oberon Grill (516 Second St., Eureka). Enjoy the nostalgia of the grand old room and warm up with the clam chowder ($6). This is not the goopy stuff you can stand a spoon in â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this is the real thing. It's made with fresh cream and plump, tender clams from Humboldt Bay.

End on a sweet note with warm double-fudge chocolate cake ($10) at Plaza Grill (780 Seventh St., third floor, Arcata). A thick slice of dark chocolate layer cake is always lovely, but the rich frosting on this one is warmed to just this side of hot fudge. Perfect with the side of vanilla ice cream. Plan on sharing, but expect to test the bonds of friendship. Whatever. You have your cake to keep you warm.

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Crab and Go

Crab salad sandwich at Eureka’s Hole in the Wall.

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill Photos by Drew Hyland

umboldt hearts skip a beat when the signs announcing crab sandwiches come out on the curbs. Crab cakes are nice, but next to cracking the shell yourself, an old-fashioned, paper-wrapped sandwich is the best way to enjoy our beloved crustaceans.

The purist’s crab sandwich at Myrtle Avenue Market.

Murphy’s Market’s hearty version.

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Is it crab salad you’re after? On Fridays Hole in the Wall (1331 Broadway, Eureka) whips up a creamy one with crunchy celery and mayo on sourdough ($12.95). Minimalists may scoff, but the standard order comes with slivered red onion, lettuce, tomato and black pepper. The flavor of the crab comes through plenty, and the sandwich is hefty enough to share.

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Murphy’s Markets (4020 Walnut Drive, Eureka; 785 Bayside Road, Arcata; Main Street, Trinidad) beloved among aficionados, makes a substantial sandwich. A 1/4 pound of heavy-on-the-leg-meat crab is tossed with mayo and served on sourdough from Vellutini Bakery ($9.99).

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SPECIALTY BEER

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WINERY

Moonstone Crossing

WINE

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BAR TO TAKE A DATE The Speakeasy

DIVE BAR

The Shanty

SPORTS BAR

The Logger Bar

HAPPY HOUR Rita’s

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MARTINI

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BREWERY

Lost Coast Brewery

BEER

Steelhead, Mad River Brewing Co.

Old Town Coffee and Chocolates

COFFEE ROASTER

Humboldt Bay Coffee Co.

STEAK

AA Bar and Grill

FRENCH FRIES

Arcata Pizza and Deli

SUGAR FIX

Arcata Scoop

MILKSHAKE Toni’s

DOUGHNUT

Don’s Donuts

SANDWICH

Hole in the Wall

FOOD TRUCK

Speedy Taco

SUSHI

Sushi Spot

ASIAN

Pho Thiên Long

MEXICAN Rita’s

ITALIAN

Mazzotti’s

VEGETARIAN

Golden Harvest

VEGAN

Wildflower Cafe

PIZZA

Paul’s Live From New York

BURGER Star’s

BAKERY

Ramone’s

BREAKFAST

Golden Harvest Café

LATE-NIGHT FOOD Toni’s

HANGOVER BREAKFAST

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EATERY ON A BUDGET Los Bagels

RESTAURANT WHEN MONEY IS NO OBJECT Brick and Fire

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Six Rivers Brewery’s Pigskin Pumpkin Ale aging in bourbon barrels.

You can’t drink closer to the source than at Humboldt Regeneration, where the ingredients are grown down the road and brewed on site.

inding a good winter ale is one of the best ways to get through Humboldt’s cold, dark and sometimes mercilessly wet winters. Locals know where to go to get the county’s richest and heartiest ales; dark mysterious brews that help insulate against the cold and don’t require near-freezing temperatures to be palatable. Everyone has a favorite, whether it’s malty, smoky, sweet, spiced or coffee-infused. If you’re wondering where Humboldt’s best winter ales can be found, you’re in the right place. It’s the year of the porter. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, three out of four Humboldt County breweries that released a winter ale this year went with varieties of strong porters. It makes sense for the season. Flavorful and warming, porters are like mini-meals without being overwhelmingly thick or bold like other varieties. Climb the hill to Six Rivers Brewery in McKinleyville (1300 Central Ave.) on a winter afternoon and you’ll find a bustling group of beer drinkers eager to chat, if that’s what you’re looking for. Otherwise, grab a window seat and watch the sunset (show up early, it’s winter) with a glass of Jacob Marley Spiced Porter ($5, 10-ounce pour). Six Rivers produces Jacob

Winter’s

BREW

Story and photos by Grant Scott-Goforth Marley every year, explains co-owner Meredith Maier, but the style changes depending on brewer Carlos Sanchez’s whimsy. It’s always “something robust for winter,” Maier says. Jacob Marley is sweet and strong, brewed with vanilla, brown sugar and mulling spices and packs a punch — at 10 percent ABV, it’s the strongest of Humboldt’s seasonals. The spices are noticeable but not overwhelming, with a bit of a smoky finish. If you pick up the Insider early, and are really, really lucky, Six Rivers might still have some of its Jacob Marley

Find Lost Coast’s Winterbraun on tap at the restaurant or in the bottle.

porter aged in bourbon barrels. The bite of the spirits relaxes the beer’s spice profile and gives a naughty finish, “like sneaking nips of alcohol under the Christmas tree,” says Maier. On the north end of McKinleyville, tucked away in the backside of a little industrial park, is Humboldt County’s newest brewery. Once you find Humboldt Regeneration (2320 Central Ave., Unit F), the small alehouse is inviting and funky. Owner Jacob Pressey grows all his beer’s main ingredients at a nearby farm, and brews in the alehouse. If you come at the right time, there might be an array of malts sprouting on a specialized “malt floor,” or Pressey might be throwing together a beer to go on tap later. On a rainy December evening, Pressey’s serving Blasphemy Pumpkin Porter ($4, 12-ounce pour) — an earthy and bitter porter that’s nearly black with a rich white head. Pressey makes small batches and tries to have a new beer on tap for his growler subscribers every week. If the porter’s dried up, there’s a good chance you’ll find another of Pressey’s creations — whether a hearty wintery ale or something a little more experimental — to your liking (there may be some specialties left over from a special holiday release planned for the end of December). Humboldt Insider

Comptemporary Comfort meets Rustic Charm

Humboldt Regeneration owner Jacob Pressey.

Lost Coast Brewery is Humboldt County’s biggest beer maker, and with a glistening new brewery on the south end of Eureka, it’s easy to forget their small roots. Remind yourself by ordering a Winterbraun ($4, 12-ounce pour), a winter ale, at the Lost Coast Brewery’s downtown Eureka pub (617 Fourth Street). The Winterbraun is a double recipe of the brewery’s flagship Downtown Brown with spices added. Its sweet, almost Belgian flavor is rich and malty, and while the spice profile is distinct, it’s subtler than other winter ales. It complements the brewery’s hearty fare well, and the brown hue looks great against the substantial wooden bar. While it’s best on tap, Winterbraun can also be picked up in the bottle at grocery stores and savored in front of the fireplace at home. Mad River Brewery is celebrating its 25th anniversary by releasing a line of artisanal ales, beginning with Kick Starter Imperial Porter, a big, big beer with luscious coffee flavor. Blue Lake seems sunnier even in the winter, and while Mad River’s tasting room (101 Taylor Way) is on the small side, there’s a great big outdoor seating area with an awning and heaters, so you can enjoy Humboldt’s famous rain with delicious brews. Kick Starter ($4-$5), is brewed with five different malts, which gives it a creamy, full-bodied flavor, with so rich a coffee flavor and aroma it could be sipped with eggs and toast at breakfast. Enjoy it at the brewery or pick up a 22-ounce bottle to swig instead of your second cup of brunch coffee. For a full listing of Humboldt County’s breweries, see the Insider beer map on page 61.

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Perched on the side of a mountain, above the Trinity River sits Coho Cottages. Situated between the Trinity Alps Wilderness and Redwoods National Park. Coho is uniquely located as a base camp for adventure or lazy days of kicking back and taking it all in. Beautiful cottages. Incredible views and great company.

Come stay with us.

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ART & OLD THINGS

When you visit, be sure to congratulate gracious Dorothy Lancaster and her daughter Toni Scolari on their 20th year in business. These women know their customers and have tailored their inventory to please. Each month they feature the work of a local artist along with stacks of dishes, quilts, milk glass and mid-century bric-a-brac. Be sure and find the children’s section in the back for a trip down memory lane and the chance to once again own that toy or book you once loved.

1026 MAIN ST., FORTUNA, CA 95540 • 707-725-3003 • MONDAY – SATURDAY 11A.M. TO 5 P.M., CLOSED SUNDAY

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ANTIQUE DEPOT

Antique Depot’s 18 independent vendors qualify it as the largest antique “mall” in Humboldt County. New owner Jason Preyer has made sure there is definitely something here for everyone — whether it’s the 1.5-pint Amish butterprint turquoise and white Pyrex bowl to complete Grandma’s set, or your very own restored glass globed gasoline pump. (There’s even a reproduction gasoline pump featured as a prize on The Price Is Right.) Jewelry, sporting goods, linens, tabletop and kitchen items from every era abound and vintage toys and old photographs are specialties. “Like” the shop on Facebook for updates and notable items.

1122 MAIN ST., FORTUNA, CA 95540 • 707-725-5503 • MONDAY-SATURDAY 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M., SUNDAY NOON TO 5 P.M.

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ANTIQUES & MORE

The Victorian village of Ferndale, surrounded by verdant dairy farmland is a must-see and Antiques & More is a must-stop. Nancy Trujillo has gathered some of the most eccentric and eclectic vendors in the area for her shop in a large historic building on the corner of Main and Shaw. Look for crazy, cool, steampunky one-of-a-kind electrified assemblages by Richard Spencer, fabulous handmade and up-cycled hats from milliner Holly Garbutt, gorgeous shabby chic by Victoria Blaise, amazing Lucite handbags, saddles and tack, books, jewelry and more.

580 MAIN ST., FERNDALE, CA 95536 • 707-502-8005 FRIDAY – MONDAY 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M., TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY NOON TO 6 P.M., CLOSED THURSDAY

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ANTIQUE SHOPS, SEE PAGE 44 40

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CRAFTS Kim’s

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ARCATA: ART CENTER 823 H Street • 822-4800 FIRE ARTS CENTER 520 S G Street • 826-1445 HEART BEAD 830 G Street • 826-9577 SCRAP HUMBOLDT 101 H Street • 822-2452

Ray’s Shopping Center, Fortuna

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MICHAELS ARTS & CRAFTS 800 W Harris Street, #26 • 444-2383 NORTHCOAST KNITTERY 407 2nd Street • 442-9276

FORTUNA:

ORIGIN DESIGN LAB 621 3rd Street • 497-6237

FORTUNA FABRICS & CRAFTS Ray's Shopping Center • 725-2501

PARASOL ARTS 211 G Street • 268-8888

FERNDALE:

SCRAPPER’S EDGE 728 4th Street • 445-9686

ITSY BITSY QUILT SHOP 580 Main Street #3 • 786-9002

EUREKA FABRICS 412 2nd Street • 442-2646

TALISMAN BEADS 214 F Street • 443-1509

FOGGY BOTTOMS YARNS 350 Main Street

EUREKA ART & FRAME CO. 1636 F Street • 444-2888

REID CRAFT 30 W Wabash Ave • 269-0462

GARBERVILLE:

JO-ANN FABRIC & CRAFT STORES 510 Harris Street • 442-9391

YARN 418 2nd Street • 616-8562

GARDEN OF BEADIN’ 752 Redwood Drive • 923-9120

EUREKA: ART CENTER FRAME SHOP 616 2nd Street • 443-7017

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TRINIDAD TRADING COMPANY Trinidad, CA (707) 677-0711 Chemical Wedding Bag $278 Beaded Watch Face Bracelet $68 Mer-Octomaid Flask $22 SALTY’S SUPPLY COMPANY Trinidad, CA (707) 677-0300 Salty’s Hat $18 42Fishing Lures $1.69 Blue

ZEN HOME DÉCOR & EXOTIC GIFTS Arcata, CA (707) 630-5007 Mermaid Shelf Sitter $45 Mermaid Bookends $40 THE NEIGHBORHOOD HUMBOLDT Arcata, CA (707) 822-SURF Seapod Handcrafted Pillows $34 ea. Handcrafted Tea Towel $14

OLD TOWN ANTIQUES Eureka, CA (707) 442-3235 Vintage Scale $45 Fishing Lures & Tackle Organizer from $5 Tackle Box $25 Ship’s Clock $175 Fishing Net $29 Fishing Creel $35 Collectible Fishing Reels $30 ea.

EUREKA BOOKS Eureka, CA (707) 444-9593 Crab $15 True Brews $23 The Sea Captain’s Odyssey $25 The Ashley Book of Knots $85

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ANGLIN SECOND HAND Eureka, CA (707) 443-9191 Assorted Buoys from $5 MANY HANDS GALLERY Eureka, CA (707) 445-0455 Glass Floats from $14 Telescope $138 Compass $62 Winter 2015 Boxes from $24 “Book”

ANTIQUES & MORE Ferndale, CA (707) 502-8005 “Old Pal” Minnow Bucket $25

DAISY DRYGOODS Arcata, CA (707) 822-1893 Vintage 1940s Posters $40

ARCATA ARTISANS Arcata, CA (707) 825-9133 “Chinook” Pyrography by Elaine Benjamin $90

HUMBOLDT DISTILLERY Available throughout Northern CA Humboldt Distillery Organic Vodka $21.99 and Organic Spiced Rum $22.99

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JANUARY

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CALENDAR

JAN. 16 • RESIN FROM THE DEAD 7 p.m., Arcata Playhouse JAN. 17 • STORYTELLER BABA JAMAL KORAM 7 p.m., Arcata Presbyterian Church

JANUARY 12 MONDAY DANCE

Central Avenue. Art, food and music at participating McKinleyville businesses. Free. info@mckinley villeartsnight.com, www.mckinleyvilleartsnight. com. 834-6460.

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Dancing for people in their 50s and older with live music featuring tunes from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Refreshments are served during break. $4. 725-5323.

THEATER

Humboldt Ukulele Group. Second Monday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. A casual gathering of ukulele strummers who have fun and play together for a couple of hours. Beginners welcome and you won’t remain one long! $3. dsander1@arcatanet.com. 839-2816.

SPORTS

MUSIC

SPOKEN WORD

Poets on the Plaza. Second Monday of every month, 8 p.m. Plaza View Room, Eighth and H streets, Arcata. Read/perform your original poetry or hear others. $1.

13 TUESDAY DANCE

Tango Buenos Aires. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. A showcase of the fire and flare of the Tango. $45, $10 HSU students.

MOVIES

The Awful Truth. 6:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third Street, Eureka. Part of the Library Classic Film Series. A couple facing divorce fight over the custody of their beloved dog, Mr. Smith in this 1937 Cary Grant and Irene Dunne film. Hosted by Michael Cooley. Free. 269-1962.

14 WEDNESDAY COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn. 518 Seventh St. Free. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. 497-6093.

15 THURSDAY MUSIC

Humboldt Ukulele Group. Third Thursday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Jan. 12 listing.

ETC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. Join fellow knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners and other fiber artists as they socialize and work on their current projects. 442-9276.

16 FRIDAY ART

Arts McKinleyville. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. McKinleyville Safeway Shopping Plaza,

Resin From the Dead. 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. A series of short comedic plays about everything from Alderpoint-dwelling vampires to extreme meditation competitions to retired herb growers in the dystopian future. $15. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. Have a blast and get some exercise at the same time. $5.

COMEDY

Savage Henry Presents The Divided Comedy Tour. 8 p.m. $20. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St.Religion, race, politics, parenting, relationships from the perspective of two professional pontificators from very different backgrounds. 822-1220.

17 SATURDAY LECTURE

PechaKucha Night 20/20. 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. PechaKucha is a relaxed, fun evening where local community members prepare and present their ideas, works, thoughts, passions and inspirations in the 20/20 format. Free with $5 food or beverage purchase. www.arcatatheatre.com.

SPOKEN WORD

Storyteller Baba Jamal Koram. 7-9 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. Master Storyteller Baba Jamal Koram brings storytelling alive with the history, humor, music and lore of African and African-American cultures. $10, $5. ali@mattole.org. www.northcoaststorytellers. inkpeople.org.

THEATER

Resin From the Dead. 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Jan. 16 listing. Will Durst: BoomeRaging: From LSD to OMG. 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. An uproarious tribute to the joys, achievements, frustrations and looming doom of the Baby Boom Generation. $18. info@ferndalerep.org. www.ferndalerep.org. 786-5483.

EVENTS

Barn Dance. 7:30 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Start the new year with a barn dance! Lyndsey Battle calls the dances. All dances are taught with no partner or experience needed. $7, $6, Free for kids under 12. Dow’s Prairie Grange Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. Dows Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dows Prairie Road, McKinleyville.

Enjoy pancakes, eggs and shopping for knickknacks. Flea market ends at 4 p.m. $5, $3 for kids. dowsgrange@gmail.com. www.dowsprairiegrange.org. 840-0100.

FOR KIDS

JAN. 23 • HUMBOLDT STEELHEAD DAYS KICK OFF PARTY 6 p.m., Mad River Brewing Company & Tasting Room JAN. 24 • BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS BIG CHILI COOK-OFF 2 p.m., Mad River Brewing Company & Tasting Room

Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 JAN. 24 • HUMBOLDT ROLLER DERBY Stamps Lane, Manila. Geared for SEASON OPENER ages 3-6, story time is nature themed and followed by a simple craft 6 p.m., Redwood Acres Fairgrounds project. For more information or to reserve a space, call 444-1397. JAN. 31 • CLAM BEACH RUN Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org. 10 a.m., Clam Beach North Parking lot www.friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397. Young Inventor’s Club. Third Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Discovery Museum, 1000 B Street, of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Sip delicious wine and Eureka. Children ages 8 and up have a chance to enjoy live local jazz. Featuring Eureka Brass Band be creative, learn about the sciences and create $5, $2, members & kids Free. www.humboldtarts. their own inventions. $7. info@discovery-museorg. 442-0278. um.org. www.discovery-museum.org. 443-9694. FOOD OUTDOORS Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and streets. Free, hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. and organic and always delicious. Free. 503-828-7421. G St. Meet a trained guide for a 90-minute walk focusing on the ecology of the marsh. Led by 19 MONDAY Katy Allen. Free. 826-2359. DANCE Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour. 8:30-11 Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing. South I Street. Bring your binoculars and have FOOD a great morning birding. Meet the trip leader Bowl of Beans. 5-8 p.m. Arcata Community in the parking lot at the end of South I Street Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. (Klopp Lake) in Arcata, rain or shine. Free. Enjoy a dinner of rice and beans followed by www.rras.org/calendar. performances. Proceeds go to Arcata RecreSPORTS ation’s Arts in the Afternoon program and Arcata Gymkhana. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Elementary School’s art program. $6. 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Serious horseplay presented by the California State Horsemen’s 20 TUESDAY Association. TBA. DANCE Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s The Peking Acrobats. 7-9:30 p.m. Mateel ComPavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing. munity Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. The Peking LIVE BANDS Acrobats perform amazing feats of acrobatic RLA Trio with Paula Jones. 9 p.m. Humboldt daring accompanied by live music and high-tech Machine Works at Robert Goodman, 937 10th special effects. $35. office@mateel.org. www. St., Arcata. Jazz. Free. 826-WINE (9463). mateel.org. 923-3368.

18 SUNDAY MUSIC

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. From 5-7 p.m. Anyone playing any instrument with any ability is invited; 7-9 p.m. People with wind instruments for Bandemonium. Donations. gregg@relevantmusic.org. www.relevantmusic. org/Bayside. 442-0156. Bill Evans. 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Banjo performer and composer $12, $10. Wine and Jazz. 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum

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MOVIES

His Girl Friday. 6:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third Street, Eureka. Part of the Library Classic Film Series. In this 1940 movie, a hard-boiled editor (Cary Grant) learns his exwife and former star reporter (Rosalind Russell) is about to marry and determines to sabotage her plans. Hosted by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill. Free. 269-1962.

MUSIC

Gregory Porter. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Soulful jazz vocals. $45, $10. Humboldt Insider

Ukulele Play and Sing Group. Third Tuesday of every month. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. All genres of music, from “Greensleeves” to “Hound Dog.” If you can carry a tune and play a stringed instrument, come party with us. We have extra songbooks. Donations appreciated. veganlady21@yahoo.com.

21 WEDNESDAY MOVIES

The Giant Gila Monster. 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. A giant lizard terrorizes a small Texas town. Hey buddy, pick on someone your own size. Free with $5 food or beverage purchase. www. arcatatheatre.com.

MUSIC

Portland Cello Project. 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Everything from Beethoven to Arvo to instrumental covers of Kanye West and Pantera. $10. www.humboldtbrews.com. The Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. No genre is too odd for this funloving group of strummers and singers. $45, $10.

COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn. 518 Seventh St. Free. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. 497-6093.

22 THURSDAY THEATER

Macbeth. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Shakespeare’s tragedy of ambition, murder and madness. The original Game of Thrones. $16, $12.

ETC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

23 FRIDAY DANCE

Momix. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. This troupe takes dance to a psychedelic level with the use of black lights and acrobatics. $45, $25, $10.

MOVIES

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. The second installment in the popular Hunger Games series. $5. www.arcatatheatre.com. Viva Las Vegas. 7:30 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Elvis, Ann-Margret, Vegas. ’Nuff said. $5. www.theeurekatheater.org.

MUSIC

MythUnderstandings. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. A live music and multi-media theater piece that explores the common threads of our individual experiences and the myths we tell ourselves to make sense of them. $18, $15. Ultimate Elvis Extravaganza. 8 p.m. Bear River Casino and Hotel Ballroom, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Featuring Justin Shandor $80-$25.

THEATER

Macbeth. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Jan. 22 listing.

EVENTS

Humboldt Steelhead Days Kick Off Party. 6-9 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company & Tasting Room, 101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. Last minute signups, meet the competition, purchase a membership, raffle and prizes. Free. www.madriverbrewing.com.

SPORTS

Barrels by the Bay. 7 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Saddle up to watch some barrel racing. Covered arena and plenty of seating. Sign-ups start at 5 p.m. Free. barrelsbythebay@gmail. com. www.victorianferndale.com. 786-9511. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

24 SATURDAY MUSIC

Piano Recital. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Featuring guest artist, Sang Woo Kang. $10, $5.

SPOKEN WORD

Poetry Out Loud. 10 a.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Watch local high school students recite poetry in a regional competition. Free. www.humboldtarts.org.

THEATER

Fish Tales Two. 7:30 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake.

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A family friendly variety show bubbling with song, comedy, stories and all things fishy featuring the string band, Kingfoot. Last year sold out, so get your tickets early. $10, $5 kids 12 and under. www. dellarte.com. Leaps and ZOUNDS!. 6 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Broadcast live on KHUM, Leaps and ZOUNDS! is an original, Humboldt-inspired variety show featuring Redwood Curtain writers and actors. Tickets include no-host bar and dinner before the show. $60, $55 advance, $400 table of eight. www. bluelakecasino.com. Macbeth. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Jan. 22 listing.

25 SUNDAY

Big Brothers Big Sisters BIG Chili Cook-off. 2 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company & Tasting Room, 101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. Chili tasting and voting, live music and silent auction. Tickets available in advance at Mad River Brewery and at the door. $10. www. madriverbrewing.com. Mad River Family Fun Day. 1-4 p.m. Business Park, Taylor Way, Blue Lake. Dell’Arte and the Mad River Alliance present workshops for families who want to learn how to fish, led by local experts. Other activities include local artist and organization booths, arts & crafts, entertainment, games and face painting. Part of Humboldt Steelhead Days. Free. Burns Night Supper. 5 p.m. Baywood Golf & Country Club, 3600 Buttermilk Lane, Arcata. Enjoy haggis, bagpipes, tasty food, a raffle and silent auction and more. TBA. Info@northcoastscots.org. www. northcoastscots.org. 498-3014.

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

EVENTS

FOOD

DO YOU ENJOY ROCK?

TURN ON

Humboldt Hill Grange Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Home-style breakfast. $5, $3 Child. 442-4890.

OUTDOORS

SPORTS

Humboldt Roller Derby Season Opener. 6 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Season opening game with the Widow Makers. Fast-paced skating action. Fun for all ages. $12 advance, $15 door, kids 10 and under Free. www.redwoodacres.com. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

LIVE BANDS

DO YOU ENJOY ADULT CONTEMPORARY?

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MAD RIVER RADIO

Piet Dalmolen. 9 p.m. Humboldt Machine Works at Robert Goodman, 937 10th St., Arcata. Solo guitar. Free. 826-WINE (9463).

COMEDY

Random Acts Of Comedy. 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Outrageous improv comedy at high speed. Ages 10 and up (parental guidance suggested). $6. 822-1220.

MOVIES

Frozen. 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. See the animated film that has taken the world by storm. $5. www.arcatatheatre.com.

MUSIC

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing. G. Love & Special Sauce. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Groove-heavy, Chicago-blues-infused brand of stripped-down rock & roll. $25, $15.

FOOD

OUTDOORS

Amphibian Walk. 1-3 p.m. Ma-le’l Dunes Parking Area, Young Lane, Manila. Join Aquatic Ecologist Teal Richards-Dimitrie to learn more about the amphibians that make the Ma-le’l Dunes their home. Free. info@ friendsofthedunes.org. www.friendsofthedunes.org/news. 444-1397.

26 MONDAY DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

27 TUESDAY MOVIES

It Happened one Night. 6:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third Street, Eureka. Part of the Library Classic Film Series. The 1934 rom-com road movie with Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. Hosted by Bob Doran. Free. 269-1962.

OUTDOORS

Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. A tour for attendees with mobility issues and those who are unable to keep up on regular walks. Meet at the I Street parking lot of the Arcata Marsh. Free. 822-3475.

28 WEDNESDAY MOVIES

Christmas on Mars. 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Psychedelic rock band the Flaming Lips present a science fiction film that marks the directorial debut of the Lips’ visionary frontman Wayne Coyne. Free with $5 food or beverage purchase. www. arcatatheatre.com.

OUTDOORS

The Language of the Wiyot Landscape. 7-8 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Lynnika Butler, Language Program Manager for the Wiyot Tribe, presents a talk entitled: “The Language of the Wiyot Landscape.” $2-5 sliding scale donation.

Humboldt Steelhead Days This two-week familyfun fishing festival starts Jan. 23 in Blue Lake and includes a friendly angling competition, workshops, entertainment, food, games and Dell’Arte’s cabaret variety show, Fish Tales Two Two, at the Carlo Theatre.

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info@friendsofthedunes.org. www.friendsof thedunes.org. 444-1397.

COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn. 518 Seventh St. Free. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. 497-6093.

29 THURSDAY BOOKS

Poetry Reading. 7-8:30 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Pat McCutcheon reads from her new chapbook, Slipped Past Words, and signs copies of her work. Free.

THEATER

6 Dance Lessons In 6 Weeks. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. A comedy about a formidable retired woman who hires an acerbic dance instructor for private lessons. An antagonistic relationship blossoms into an intimate friendship during swing, tango, waltz and foxtrot. $16, $5. info@ferndale-rep.org. www.ferndalerep.org. 786-5483.

ETC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

30 FRIDAY THEATER

6 Dance Lessons In 6 Weeks. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See Jan. 29 listing. Macbeth. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Jan. 22 listing.

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

DJS

DJ Zordon 9 p.m. Humboldt Machine Works at Robert Goodman, 937 10th St., Arcata. DJ music. Free. 826-WINE (9463).

31 SATURDAY MUSIC

Tribal Seeds. 8 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Reggae rock with special guests HIRIE and Leilani Wolfgramm. $25, $20 advance. www.mateel.org. Indigenous Live in Concert. 8 p.m. Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. Mato Nanji, Levi Platero, Douglas Platero and Bronson Begay form the blues rock band. $49, $39. 677-3611

THEATER

6 Dance Lessons In 6 Weeks. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See Jan. 29 listing. Macbeth. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Jan. 22 listing.

FOOD

Fortuna Rotary Crab Fest. 5-8 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. Enjoy local crab, salad, pasta and bread while you groove to The Delta Nationals. Event includes no-host bar and silent auction. $40, $20, kids 5 and under free. 725-1394.

OUTDOORS

SPORTS

Clam Beach Run. 10 a.m. Clam Beach North Parking lot, Frontage Road, McKinleyville. Run

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FEBRUARY 1 SUNDAY MUSIC

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing.

THEATER

6 Dance Lessons In 6 Weeks. 2-4:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See Jan. 29 listing. Macbeth. 2 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Jan. 22 listing.

EVENTS

Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. It’s like searching for buried treasure. $1. www.redwoodacres.com.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

2 MONDAY DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

MUSIC

Humboldt Folklife Society Sing-along. First Monday of every month, 7 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Come sing your favorite folk, rock and pop songs of the ‘60s with Joel Sonenshein. Songbooks are provided, just bring your voice. Free. joel@asis. com. 839-7063. Woodwinds Studio Recital. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Free.

The Eureka Crab Crawl Festival rears its claws the weekend of Feb. 6-7 with seafood themed drinks all over Old Town on Friday night, a festival on Saturday at the C Street Market Square.

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MUSIC

Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Chilean-born tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana (the fi rst female instrumentalist to win the Thelonious Monk Competition) is joined by fellow countryman Pablo Menares on bass and Cuban drummer Francisco Mela. $15, $10 students and seniors. rja@redwoodjazzalliance.org. redwoodjazzalliance.org. 633-8385. Ukulele Play and Sing Group. First Tuesday of every month, 1:30 p.m. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See Jan. 20 listing.

4 WEDNESDAY MUSIC

The Devil Makes Three. 9 p.m. West Gym, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Critically acclaimed acoustic trio brings ragtime, country, folk and rockabilly to HSU. $30, $25 HSU students. carts@humboldt.edu. www. humboldt.edu. 826-3928.

OUTDOORS

Guided Nature Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 9 a.m. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. This 2-mile walk is a great way to familiarize yourself with local flora and fauna. Binoculars are available at the visitor’s center. Free. www.fws.gov/refuge/ humboldt_bay. 733-5406.

COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 497-6093.

5 THURSDAY BOOKS

Search for Truth: The Seeker Begins. 7-8:30 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Bryan Radzin reads from his first novel, Search for Truth: The Seeker Begins. Free.

DANCE

Los Pajaros. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Based on Aristophanes’ comedy The Birds. Directed by Michael Fields. TBA.

Keller Williams and The Motet. 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Funky dance music. $30, $25 advance. www. arcatatheatre.com.

THEATER

Commedia Dell’arte. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The first-year Professional Training Program and masters students projects. www.dellarte.com.

EVENTS

Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Featuring tattoos, contests, live shows and vendors. $10/day, $30/four days. www. bluelakecasino.com.

ETC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

6 FRIDAY DANCE

Los Pajaros. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Feb. 5 listing.

MUSIC

FEBRUARY

highlights FEB. 5-8 • INKED HEARTS TATTOO EXPO 11 a.m., Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino FEB. 6-7 • EUREKA CRAB CRAWL FESTIVAL City of Eureka FEB. 7 • MURDER MYSTERY MASQUERADE 5 p.m., Bayside Grange Hall FEB. 14 • HOUSE OF FLOYD: THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD 8 p.m., Eureka Theater FEB. 16 • THE AVETT BROTHERS 8 p.m., Van Duzer Theatre FEB. 22 • RED CARPET GALA 2015 5 p.m., Eureka Theater FEB. 28 • CARAVAN OF GLAM 7 p.m., Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino FEB. 28 • PERILOUS PLUNGE 10 a.m., Discovery Museum

HSU Music Students Honors Recital. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Free. Bob Marley Day 2015. 8 p.m.1:45 a.m. The Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Featuring Teomon, Rob Symeonn, King I-vier and more. $22 advance, $25 door. humboldtrootsnculture@gmail.com. 702-1819

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EVENTS

Bob Marley’s 70th Birthday Celebration. 6 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. A multi-artist celebration of Bob Marley’s 70th birthday to promote his message of love, forgiveness and justice. $35, $30 advance. www.mateel.org. Crab Crawl Festival. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. Get crackin’ and enjoy a taste of the North Coast’s seafood industry during this two-day crustacean celebration. Friday, Feb. 6, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Old Town and downtown restaurants/bars, Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at C Street Market Square. Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Feb. 5 listing.

SPORTS

Barrels by the Bay. 7 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Jan. 23 listing. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

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Los Pajaros. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Hum-

boldt State University, Arcata. See Feb. 5 listing.

MOVIES

Attack of the Crab Monsters. 6:30 & 7:45 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Low-budget Roger Corman flick starring brain-eating giant crabs. Donation. www.theeurekatheater.org.

MUSIC

Faculty Artist Series. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. $10, $5. Front Country. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Bluegrass/Americana featuring Melody Walker and Jacob Groopman. $15, $13 members. T Sisters. 7-9 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. folk, gospel, country $10-$20 sliding scale. thesanctuary.arcata@gmail.com. www.tsisters. com. 822-0898.

THEATER

6 Dance Lessons In 6 Weeks. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See Jan. 29 listing. Commedia Dell’arte. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 5 listing. Macbeth. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Jan. 22 listing. Murder Mystery Masquerade. 5-9:30 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Solve a Mardi-Gras themed mystery while enjoying a Cajun buffet dinner, no host bar and sinful sweets. Costumes encouraged. Proceeds benefit the Clarke Historical Museum. $55, $50 advance. clarkehistorical@att.net. www.clarkemuseum. org. 443-1947.

EVENTS

Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Art, and a heap of it. All around Old Town, Eureka. Free. www.eurekamainstreet. org. 442-9054. Bruce Hart Gymnasium Fundraiser. 6:30-10 p.m. Arcata Community Center 822-7091, 321

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Bruce Hart’s 16th annual 50th birthday dance to raise funds for a gymnasium at Fieldbrook school. Live music by Delta Nationals, potluck/byob. Suggested donation: $10. cmorris37@rocketmail.com. 839-1792 Crab Crawl Festival. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See Feb. 6 listing. Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Feb. 5 listing.

FOR KIDS

KEET Kids Club. First Saturday of every month, 12-2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Kids aged 2-8 hear a story and create art. Each family leaves with a free book. Free. www. humboldtarts.org. 442-0278 ext. 201.

OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. See Jan. 17 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 17 listing. Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk. First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. Pacific Union School, 3001 Janes Road, Arcata. Join a Friends of the Dunes naturalist and tour part of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org. www.friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.

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Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing. WWE Wrestling. 7 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. IHWA California presents live pro wrestling. $15, $10. www.redwoodacres.com. 407-5935.

8 SUNDAY BOOKS

Art Talk. 2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Discussion by Beverly Corbett, author of recently published children’s book, Elbe. $5, $2, Free for kids. www.humboldtarts.org.

DANCE

Los Pajaros. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Feb. 5 listing.

MUSIC

Two night stay with Redwood Coast Vacation Rentals, Humboldt Beer Tour, Old Town Carriage Co. ride and dining certificates with TASTE at Humboldt Bay Tourism Center!

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing.

THEATER

6 Dance Lessons In 6 Weeks. 2-4:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See Jan. 29 listing. Commedia Dell’arte. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 5 listing. Macbeth. 2 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Jan. 22 listing.

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EVENTS

.Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Feb. 5 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

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OUTDOORS

If mailing, complete the form below and address to: 310 F Street, Eureka, CA 95521

Redwood Region Audubon Society Birding Trip. Second Sunday of every month, 9 a.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. This two- to three-hour, leisurely walk is an opportunity for people to learn the common birds of Humboldt. Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center. Free. 822-3613.

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First & Last Name:

DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

Date of Birth:

Humboldt Ukulele Group. Second Monday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Jan. 12 listing.

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MUSIC

SPOKEN WORD

Poets on the Plaza. Second Monday of every month, 8 p.m. Plaza View Room, Eighth and H streets, Arcata. See Jan. 12 listing.

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MUSIC

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FEBRUARY Calendar

continued from previous page Tommy Emmanuel. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Rock, jazz and blues guitarist from Australia. $35, $10.

11 WEDNESDAY COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 497-6093.

12 THURSDAY DANCE

Los Pajaros. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Feb. 5 listing.

THEATER

6 Dance Lessons In 6 Weeks. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See Jan. 29 listing. Macbeth. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Jan. 22 listing.

ETC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

13 FRIDAY ART

Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Art, music and more art. Downtown Arcata and surrounding area. Free. info@arcatamainstreet.com. www. arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500.

DANCE

Los Pajaros. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Feb. 5 listing.

THEATER

6 Dance Lessons In 6 Weeks. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See Jan. 29 listing. Macbeth. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Jan. 22 listing.

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

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15 SUNDAY

Arts McKinleyville. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. McKinleyville Safeway Shopping Plaza, Central Avenue. See Jan. 16 listing.

DANCE

Afternoon of Dance. 2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Enjoy dance performances by local dance studios. $5, $2, Free for kids. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278. Los Pajaros. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Feb. 5 listing.

MUSIC

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing. Celtic Fiddle Festival. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. The Celtic Fiddle Festival celebrates the violin in all its globe-trotting variations. $35, $25, $5.

THEATER

6 Dance Lessons In 6 Weeks. 2-4:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See Jan. 29 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

16 MONDAY DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

MUSIC

The Avett Brothers. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Folk, country, bluegrass, rock $65, $32 HSU students. carts@ humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/centerarts. 826-3928. Piano Studio Recital. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Free.

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SPORTS

Ukulele Play and Sing Group. Third Tuesday of every month. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See Jan. 20 listing.

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18 WEDNESDAY

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

ART

Arts on the Avenue. Second Saturday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. Local artists, artisans and music all along the avenue. Free. www. facebook.com/info.epad/info.

DANCE

Los Pajaros. 2 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See Feb. 5 listing.

MUSIC

House of Floyd: The Music of Pink Floyd. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Special Valentine’s Day show featuring live music, sound effects, screen projection, moving lights & a state-of-the-art laser show. $25. www.theeurekatheater.org.

THEATER

6 Dance Lessons In 6 Weeks. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See Jan. 29 listing. Macbeth. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Jan. 22 listing.

OUTDOORS

SPORTS

ART

THEATER

Adaptations. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 19 listing. The Vagina Monologues. 8 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D Street, Arcata. TBA.

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

MUSIC

Zion I. 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge 822-1220, 1036 G St. Plus special guests, Los Rakas and Locksmith. Hip-hop. $20, $18 advance.

21 SATURDAY MUSIC

HSU Music Faculty Artist Series. 2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Enjoy a special performance showcasing the talent of the HSU Music Department. $5, $2. www.humboldtarts.org.

THEATER

Adaptations. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 19 listing. The Vagina Monologues. 8 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D Street, Arcata. See Feb. 20 listing.

EVENTS

Dow’s Prairie Grange Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. Dows Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dows Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See Jan. 17 listing.

FOR KIDS

Young Inventor’s Club. Third Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Discovery Museum, 1000 B Street, Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

OUTDOORS

SPORTS

MUSIC

Brett Dennen: Solo Acoustic. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Acclaimed singer-songwriter with special guest Willy Tea Taylor. $25, $15.

COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 497-6093.

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Humboldt Ukulele Group. Third Thursday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Jan. 12 listing. Zap Mama with Antibalas. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. An evening of contemporary African music from Afrobeat to Afro-pop. $35, $10.

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing. Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Double header with Widow Makers vs. TBA followed by Saplings vs. Southern Oregon. $12 advance, $15 door, kids 10 and under Free. www.redwoodacres.com.

22 SUNDAY MOVIES

Red Carpet Gala 2015. 5-10 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Dress like a star, celebrate in style and watch the Academy Awards on the big screen. $30, $25 advance. info@filmhumboldtdelnorte. org. humboldt.filmhumboldtdelnorte.org/. 825-7600.

MUSIC

Adaptations. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The second-year masters students present their short plays. www.dellarte. com. 668-5663.

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing. Wine and Jazz. 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing. Giraffage with Spazzkid. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. hip-hop $15 advance. https://www.facebook.com/ events/368241553345637/.

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

Adaptations. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 19 listing.

THEATER

ETC

THEATER

The Vagina Monologues. 8 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D Street, Arcata. See Feb. 20 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

23 MONDAY DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

THEATER

Adaptations. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Feb. 19 listing.

24 TUESDAY OUTDOORS

Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. See Jan. 27 listing.

25 WEDNESDAY COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 497-6093.

26 THURSDAY ETC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

27 FRIDAY MUSIC

Humboldt Symphony. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. $8, $5, Free HSU.

SPORTS

Barrels by the Bay. 7 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Jan. 23 listing. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

28 SATURDAY MUSIC

Cassandra Wilson. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Contemporary jazz’s leading diva pays tribute to the work of one of jazz’s most legendary singers, Billie Holiday. $45, $10.

EVENTS

Caravan of Glam. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino (707) 668.9770, 777 Casino Way. Join Portland’s hottest cabaret troupe for an evening of entertainment followed by a dance party with DJ Pressure Anya. $25, $20, $15. 877-252-2946 Perilous Plunge. 10 a.m.-noon. Discovery Museum, 1000 B Street, Eureka. Volunteers in wacky costumes jump into the bay to raise money for the Discovery Museum. Free to watch. $150 to jump. Free. info@discovery-museum.org. www. discovery-museum.org. 443-9694. Post Perilous Plunge Party. 12-3 p.m. Discovery Museum, First and F Street, Eureka. Celebrate the brave plungers with a community party. Music by Cadillac Ranch. Tickets include food and drink. $20. info@discovery-museum.org. www. discovery-museum.org. 443-9694.

FOOD

Humboldt Hill Grange Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. See Jan. 24 listing.

OUTDOORS

Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S.

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G St. See Jan. 17 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 17 listing.

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

MARCH 1 SUNDAY

MUSIC

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing. HSU Symphonic Band & Jazz Orchestra. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Symphonic Band & Jazz Orchestra $8, $5, Free HSU.

EVENTS

MARCH

EVENTS

highlights MARCH 1 • SUNRISE AT THE REFUGE (AKA ALEUTIAN CACKLING GEESE FLY-OFF) Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge MARCH 6-7 • EUREKA SYMPHONY WINTER CONCERT. 8 p.m., Arkley Center for the Performing Arts MARCH 6 • PUN-OFF. 8:00 p.m., Arcata Theatre Lounge MARCH 7 • FOGGY BOTTOM MILK RUN. Noon, Ferndale Main Street. MARCH 19-22 • REDWOOD REGION LOGGING CONFERENCE Redwood Acres Fairgrounds

Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Feb. 1 listing.

MARCH 26 • A TASTE OF MAIN STREET. 5 p.m., City of Eureka

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

MARCH 26-29 • REDWOOD COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL City of Eureka

FOOD

OUTDOORS

Sunrise At The Refuge (aka Aleutian Cackling Geese Fly-Off). Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. View the wildlife and wetland habitats of southern Humboldt bay as the sun rises, and enjoy family fun activities inside the Visitor Center from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

2 MONDAY DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

MUSIC

Humboldt Folklife Society Sing-along. First Monday of every month, 7 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Feb. 2 listing.

3 TUESDAY MUSIC

Ukulele Play and Sing Group. First Tuesday of every month, 1:30 p.m. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See Jan. 20 listing.

4 WEDNESDAY MUSIC

Martin Sexton, Brothers McCann. 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. folk rock $20. www. arcatatheatre.com.

OUTDOORS

Guided Nature Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 9 a.m. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Feb. 4 listing.

COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 707-497-6093.

5 THURSDAY ETC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing. Winter 2015

MARCH 28 • DAFFODILS BY THE RIVER. 1 p.m., River Lodge Conference Center & Commercial Kitchen

6 FRIDAY MUSIC

Eureka Symphony Winter Concert. 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. The Eureka Symphony’s March winter concert, Hometown Heroes featuring Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15 with guest artist John Chernoff. Also on the program: Arturo Marquez’s Danzon No. 2 for Orchestra and Malcolm Arnold’s English Dances. Carol Jacobson conducts. $44-$29.

EVENTS

Bowl for Kids’ Sake. 7 p.m. Harbor Lanes, 2136 Broadway, Eureka. Form a team or sponsor a bowler to fund Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast’s professionally supported volunteer mentors for local children. www.harborlanes.net. Pun-off. 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. The punningest competition around is a fundraiser for Making Headway’s Brain Injury Prevention Programs. TBA. www.arcatatheatre.com.

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

7 SATURDAY MUSIC

Eureka Symphony Winter Concert. 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See March 6 listing. Rebelution. 9 p.m. West Gym Humboldt State University, Arcata. Roots reggae from Santa Barbara. $30, $25 HSU. carts@humboldt.edu. 707-826-3928 Strings Studio Recital. 2 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Free.

Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. See Feb. 7 listing. Bowl for Kids’ Sake. 12:45 p.m. Harbor Lanes, 2136 Broadway, Eureka. See March 6 listing.

FOR KIDS

KEET Kids Club. First Saturday of every month, 12-2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 7 listing.

OUTDOORS

SPORTS

Foggy Bottom Milk Run. noon. Ferndale Main Street, Main Street. The 4-mile and 10-mile races start at 12 noon and the 2-mile fun run starts at 2 p.m. All races start and finish on Main Street, Ferndale. $30, $20. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

8 SUNDAY MUSIC

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing. Sheila Jordan with Cameron Brown. 8 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. The octogenarian NEA Jazz Master performs with her long-time bassist Cameron Brown. $15, $10 students and seniors. rja@redwoodjazzalliance.org. redwoodjazzalliance.org/2014-15. html. 707-633-8385.

EVENTS

HumDOG Expo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. A day of canine education for all breeds with an emphasis on responsible dog ownership. Agility exhibitions, dog tricks, vendors and more. Free. www. redwoodacres.com.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

OUTDOORS

Redwood Region Audubon Society Birding Trip. Second Sunday of every month, 9 a.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Feb. 8 listing.

9 MONDAY DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

MUSIC

Hugh Masekela & Vusi Mahlasela. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Ar-

cata. Two South African superstars join forces in this special musical celebration of freedom and the legacy of Nelson Mandela. $45, $10. Humboldt Ukulele Group. Second Monday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Jan. 12 listing. Trumpet & Horn Studio Recital. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Free.

SPOKEN WORD

Poets on the Plaza. Second Monday of every month, 8 p.m. Plaza View Room, Eighth and H streets, Arcata. See Jan. 12 listing.

11 WEDNESDAY MUSIC

Marco Benevento. 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Pianist $15. www.humboldtbrews.com.

COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 707-497-6093.

12 THURSDAY ETC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

13 FRIDAY ART

Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Feb. 13 listing.

SPORTS

Barrels by the Bay. 7 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Jan. 23 listing. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

14 SATURDAY ART

Arts on the Avenue. Second Saturday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. See Feb. 14 listing.

OUTDOORS

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

15 SUNDAY DANCE

Afternoon of Dance. 2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 15 listing.

MUSIC

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

16 MONDAY DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

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A Taste of Main Street. 5-8 p.m. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. Sample food from venues throughout downtown and Old Town. Live music, free shuttle service. $25.

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17 TUESDAY MUSIC

Ukulele Play and Sing Group. Third Tuesday of every month. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See Jan. 20 listing.

18 WEDNESDAY MUSIC

State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. One of the true musical gems of Mexico featuring rising star piano soloist, Irina Chistiakova. $65, $35, $10.

COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 707-497-6093

ETC

The 25th annual Redwood Coast Music Festival marches into Eureka the weekend of Mar. 26-29. Warm up the band with Taste of 26-29 Main Street and sample Eureka’s finest foods and beverages, then enjoy the sweet sounds of jazz, blues, swing and zydeco flooding the town’s streets and venues for four days.

19 THURSDAY MUSIC

Humboldt Ukulele Group. Third Thursday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Jan. 12 listing.

THEATER

Fiddler on the Roof. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the musical centers on Tevye, a poor Jewish dairyman, and his five daughters in Czarist Russia. $18, $5. info@ferndale-rep.org. www.ferndalerep.org/season. 707-786-5483. An Evening of Melodrama. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The first-year professional training program and masters students present their plays. www.dellarte.com.

EVENTS

Redwood Region Logging Conference. . Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. The 77th anniversary of the largest timberrelated event in Northern California. Featuring vendor booths, equipment shows, historical displays, chainsaw carving contest, food, drinks, high school forestry competition and more. Free. www.redwoodacres.com.

ETC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

20 FRIDAY ART

Arts McKinleyville. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. McKinleyville Safeway Shopping Plaza, Central Avenue. See Jan. 16 listing.

MUSIC

Greensky Bluegrass w/Rayland Baxter. 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Rock ‘n roll bluegrass. $20. www.arcatatheatre.com.

THEATER

Cirque Mechanics. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. A jaw-dropping stage spectacular set in a postapocalyptic world inspired by steampunk culture. $35, $25, $10. Fiddler on the Roof. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See March 19 listing. An Evening of Melodrama. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See March 19 listing.

EVENTS

Humboldt Juggling Festival Renegade Show. Native American Forum, Humboldt State University, Arcata. The Renagade Show kicks off this 3-day

festival at HSU filled with workshops and exhibitions. TBA. humboldtjugglingsociety@gmail.com. Redwood Region Logging Conference. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See March 19 listing.

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

21 SATURDAY THEATER

Fiddler on the Roof. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See March 19 listing. An Evening of Melodrama. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See March 19 listing.

EVENTS

Dow’s Prairie Grange Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. Dows Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dows Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See Jan. 17 listing. Humboldt Juggling Festival Community Show. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Part of the 3-day event that features free workshops, open gym floor, games, vendors and more. TBA. humboldtjugglingsociety@gmail.com. Redwood Region Logging Conference. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See March 19 listing.

FOR KIDS

Young Inventor’s Club. Third Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Discovery Museum, 1000 B Street, Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

OUTDOORS

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

22 SUNDAY MUSIC

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing. Eureka Symphony Chamber Concert Benefit. 3 p.m. Eureka Women’s Club, 1531 J St. Eureka Symphony Chamber Concert celebrates the arrival of spring with its annual benefit concert.

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

27 FRIDAY MUSIC

Blues Night at the Redwood Coast Music Festival. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Blues night during the Redwood Coast Music Festival featuring Dana Fuchs, Curtis Salgado, Redwood Coast Jazz Festival / Ken Malcomson Tom Rigney & Flambeau and Dave Bennett & The Memphis Speed Kings. $30 John Chernoff, piano; Carol Jacobson, cello; Teror free with festival pass. info@redwoodjazz.org. rie Baune, violin. Program and additional players www.redwoodjazz.org. 707-445-3378. TBA. $30. www.eurekaheritage.org. HSU Opera Workshop Performance. 7:30 p.m. Wine and Jazz. 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum Gist Hall Theatre, Humboldt State University, of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Jan. 18 listing. Arcata. See March 26 listing.

THEATER

Fiddler on the Roof. 2-4:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See March 19 listing. An Evening of Melodrama. 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See March 19 listing.

EVENTS

Redwood Region Logging Conference. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See March 19 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

23 MONDAY DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

25 WEDNESDAY COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St.Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 707-497-6093. Second City. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Comedy improv susperstars! $35, $10.

26 THURSDAY MUSIC

HSU Opera Workshop Performance. 7:30 p.m. Gist Hall Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. HSU Opera Workshop class performance. $10, $5, $3 HSU. Redwood Coast Music Festival Kick Off Dance. 7 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Kick off “The best small town festival in the West” with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns. $8 with all-event ticket; $10 without. www.ci.eureka.ca.gov.

EVENTS

Redwood Coast Music Festival. 7-10 p.m. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. Four fun-filled days of traditional jazz, swing, zydeco and blues all weekend long, all over town. Exclusive shows for festival pass holders.info@redwoodjazz.org. www.redwoodjazz.org. 707-445-3378.

THEATER

Fiddler on the Roof. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See March 19 listing.

EVENTS

Redwood Coast Music Festival. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See March 26 listing.

SPORTS

Barrels by the Bay. 7 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Jan. 23 listing. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

28 SATURDAY MUSIC

HSU Opera Workshop Performance. 7:30 p.m. Gist Hall Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See March 26 listing.

THEATER

Fiddler on the Roof. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See March 19 listing.

EVENTS

Daffodils by the River. 1-5 p.m. River Lodge Conference Center & Commercial Kitchen, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna. Daffodil hybridizers and growers travel from afar to participate in this judged event. Daffodils available for sale. Free. www.friendlyfortuna.com. Redwood Coast Music Festival. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See March 26 listing.

FOOD

Humboldt Hill Grange Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. See Jan. 24 listing.

OUTDOORS

SPORTS

Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Widow Makers vs. North Jetty Bettys $12 advance, $15 door, kids 10 and under Free. www.redwoodacres.com. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

All phone numbers (707) unless indicated.

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4 SATURDAY

MUSIC

THEATER

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing. HSU Opera Workshop Performance. 2 p.m. Gist Hall Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See March 26 listing.

THEATER

Fiddler on the Roof. 2-4:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See March 19 listing.

EVENTS

Daffodils by the River. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. River Lodge Conference Center & Commercial Kitchen, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna. See March 28 listing. Redwood Coast Music Festival. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. See March 26 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

30 MONDAY DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

MUSIC

Yonder Mountain String Band. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Yonder comes hither. Bluegrass + rock ‘n roll = high-energy good time. $35, $25 HSU. carts@ humboldt.edu. www.humboldt.edu/centerarts. 707-826-3928.

31 TUESDAY OUTDOORS

Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. See Jan. 27 listing.

Fiddler on the Roof. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See March 19 listing.

EVENTS

Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. See Feb. 7 listing. Humboldt Homebrew Festival. 2 p.m to 8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Arcata. Enjoy home-brewed beer and cider, live music, tapas and a silent auction to support Engineers Without Borders North Coast Professional Chapter. TBA. 822-7091.

FOR KIDS

KEET Kids Club. First Saturday of every month, 12-2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 7 listing.

OUTDOORS

APRIL

highlights APRIL 4 • HUMBOLDT HOMEBREW FESTIVAL 2 p.m., Arcata Community Center

1 WEDNESDAY

OUTDOORS

Guided Nature Walk. First Wednesday of every month, 9 a.m. Richard J. Guadagno Visitor Center, Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Feb. 4 listing.

COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 707-497-6093.

2 THURSDAY THEATER

APRIL 13-14 • BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 7 p.m., Arcata Theatre Lounge APRIL 14 • NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON 8 p.m., Van Duzer Theatre APRIL 15-22 • GODWIT DAYS Arcata Community Center APRIL 18-19 • EUREKA SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT 8 p.m., Arkley Center for the Performing Arts

45th Annual Easter Concert. Church of the Assumption, 546 Berding St., Ferndale. The 60-voice Ferndale Community Choir performs sacred songs of the season. 786-4477. Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing.

THEATER

Fiddler on the Roof. 2-4:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See March 19 listing.

6 MONDAY Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

MUSIC

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9 THURSDAY BOOKS

Thursday Afternoon Book Club. Second Thursday of every month, 12-1 p.m. Eureka Main Library, 1313 Third St. See Feb. 12 listing.

ETC

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 707-497-6093.

FOOD

Humboldt Flea Market. First Sunday of every month, 9 a.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Feb. 1 listing.

THEATER

Fiddler on the Roof. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See March 19 listing.

8 WEDNESDAY COMEDY

DANCE

Humboldt Folklife Society Sing-along. First Monday of every month, 7 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Feb. 2 listing.

3 FRIDAY

Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See Jan. 20 listing.

EVENTS

MUSIC

DANCE

HSU Spring Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See April 9 listing.

EVENTS

MUSIC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

ETC

Arts on the Avenue. Second Saturday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Eagle Prairie Arts District, 406 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. See Feb. 14 listing.

APRIL 12 • GREAT HUMBOLDT TRIVIA CHALLENGE 6 p.m., Cher-Ae Heights Casino

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

DANCE

ART

Roundhouse Rendezvous Dinner. 5 p.m. Elk’s Lodge, 445 Herrick Ave., Eureka. The Timber Heritage Association’s annual dinner. $50, $400 for a reserved table of eight.

SPORTS

Fiddler on the Roof. 8-10:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. See March 19 listing.

11 SATURDAY

APRIL 5 • 45TH ANNUAL EASTER CONCERT 7:30 p.m., Church of the Assumption, Ferndale.

5 SUNDAY

APRIL

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

7 TUESDAY Ukulele Play and Sing Group. First Tuesday of every month, 1:30 p.m. Humboldt Senior

HSU Spring Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. HSU spring dance performance. Artistic Director: Sharon Butcher. TBA. Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

10 FRIDAY ART

Arts! Arcata. Second Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Feb. 13 listing.

DANCE

HSU Spring Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See April 9 listing.

SPORTS

Barrels by the Bay. 7 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Jan. 23 listing.

OUTDOORS

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

12 SUNDAY DANCE

Afternoon of Dance. 2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. See Feb. 15 listing. HSU Spring Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See April 9 listing.

MUSIC

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing. The Tallis Scholars. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. A joyful program of early Renaissance music masterpieces. $55, $35, $10.

EVENTS

Great Humboldt Trivia Challenge. 6 p.m. CherAe Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. Enjoy a delectable tri-tip buffet dinner and great trivia fun at this annual fundraiser for the Humboldt Literacy Project. $20 advance, $25. www.cheraeheightscasino.com.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

OUTDOORS

Redwood Region Audubon Society Birding Trip. Second Sunday of every month, 9 a.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Feb. 8 listing.

13 MONDAY DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

MOVIES

Banff Mountain Film Festival. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Featuring the world’s best mountain films. TBA. www.arcatatheatre.com.

MUSIC

Humboldt Ukulele Group. Second Monday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Jan. 12 listing. Ryan Keberle and Catharsis. 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Compelling jazz ensemble featuring Ryan Keberle and vocalist

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Camila Meza. $15, $10 students and seniors. rja@ redwoodjazzalliance.org. redwoodjazzalliance. org. 707-633-8385.

SPOKEN WORD

Poets on the Plaza. Second Monday of every month, 8 p.m. Plaza View Room, Eighth and H streets, Arcata. See Jan. 12 listing.

14 TUESDAY LECTURE

Neil deGrasse Tyson. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Astrophysicist renowned for his fresh voice, trademark humor and canny insights. $65, $25.

MOVIES

Banff Mountain Film Festival. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. See April 13 listing.

15 WEDNESDAY EVENTS

Godwit Days. . Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. The 20th anniversary of Godwit Days celebrates the Marbled Godwit. Featuring field trips, lectures, workshops, art exhibits, boat excursions and more.

COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 707-497-6093.

16 THURSDAY

18 SATURDAY DANCE

HSU Spring Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See April 9 listing.

MUSIC

Eureka Symphony Spring Concert. 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. The Eureka Symphony performs Fly Away Home featuring Youth Competition winners. Also on the spring program: Michael Kibbe’s Aztec Fantasy, Op. 128 and Robert Xavier Rodriguez’s The Dot & the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics. Carol Jacobson conducts. $44-$29.

EVENTS

Godwit Days. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See April 15 listing. Dow’s Prairie Grange Breakfast and Flea Market. Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. Dows Prairie Grange Hall, 3995 Dows Prairie Road, McKinleyville. See Jan. 17 listing.

FOR KIDS

Young Inventor’s Club. Third Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Discovery Museum, 1000 B Street, Eureka. See Jan. 17 listing.

OUTDOORS

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

DANCE

19 SUNDAY

MUSIC

HSU Spring Dance Concert. 2 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See April 9 listing.

HSU Spring Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See April 9 listing. Humboldt Ukulele Group. Third Thursday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See Jan. 12 listing.

EVENTS

Godwit Days. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See April 15 listing.

ETC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

17 FRIDAY ART

Arts McKinleyville. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. McKinleyville Safeway Shopping Plaza, Central Avenue. See Jan. 16 listing.

DANCE

HSU Spring Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See April 9 listing.

EVENTS

Godwit Days. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See April 15 listing. Tall Ships. Noon. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. The Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain embark on familyoriented adventure sails, exciting battle sails and romantic evening sails. Tours are also available. TBA. ghhsa_admin@historicalseaport.org. www. ci.eureka.ca.gov. 800-200-5239.

SPORTS

Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

Godwit Days, a weeklong festival celebrating the long-legged wading shorebird, features speakers, birding trips, kayaking and boating, live exhibits, art workshops and more. It opens at the Arcata Community Center on Wednesday, Apr. 15.

DANCE

MUSIC

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing. Eureka Symphony Spring Concert. 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See April 18 listing.

EVENTS

Godwit Days. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See April 15 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

20 MONDAY DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

EVENTS

Godwit Days. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See April 15 listing.

21 TUESDAY MUSIC

Ukulele Play and Sing Group. Third Tuesday of every month. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See Jan. 20 listing.

EVENTS

Godwit Days. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See April 15 listing.

Godwit Days / Bob Doran

22 WEDNESDAY MOVIES

Humboldt Film Festival. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. TBA.

EVENTS

Godwit Days. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. See April 15 listing.

COMEDY

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 707-497-6093.

23 THURSDAY MOVIES

Humboldt Film Festival. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See April 22 listing.

ETC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

24 FRIDAY MOVIES

Humboldt Film Festival. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See April 22 listing.

SPORTS

Barrels by the Bay. 7 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Jan. 23 listing. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

25 SATURDAY MOVIES

Humboldt Film Festival. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See April 22 listing.

SPORTS

Humboldt Roller Derby. 6 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Double header with Widow Makers vs. Silicon Valley Roller Girls, Saplings Black vs. White. $12 advance, $15 door, kids 10 and under Free. www. redwoodacres.com. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. See Jan. 16 listing.

26 SUNDAY MOVIES

Humboldt Film Festival. 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. See April 22 listing.

MUSIC

Bayside Grange Music Project. 5-9 p.m. Bayside Grange Hall, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. See Jan. 18 listing.

FOOD

Food Not Bombs. 5 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. See Jan. 18 listing.

27 MONDAY DANCE

Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. See Jan. 12 listing.

28 TUESDAY OUTDOORS

Slower-Speed Arcata Marsh Tour. Last Tuesday of every month, 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. See Jan. 27 listing.

29 WEDNESDAY COMEDY

FOOD

Comedy Open Mikey. 9 p.m. Palm Lounge, Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St. Hosted by Nando Molina with beats by Gabe Pressure. Free. 707-497-6093.

OUTDOORS

30 THURSDAY

Humboldt Hill Grange Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. See Jan. 24 listing. Arcata Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. See Jan. 17 listing. Audubon Society Arcata Marsh Tour. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. See Jan. 17 listing.

ETC

Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. See Jan. 15 listing.

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See you next season … may

Kinetic Grand Championship. A wild and wooly human-powered race over land and water in DIY moving sculptures. May 23-25

Kinetic Sculpture Race / Mark Larson Photography

North Coast Open Studios. Artists all over the county open their doors to show their spaces and work to the public. June 6-14

june

Oyster Fest. A shucking good time on the Arcata Plaza with bands, booths and bivalves. June 20 (tentative) Best of Humboldt Fair and Carnival. Who can resist an old-fashioned fair with rides, performers, livestock and a spotlight on local craftsmanship? TBA

Open Studios / Bob Doran

Dell’Arte Mad River Festival / Bob Doran

Oyster Fest / Jennifer Fumiko Cahill

july

Fortuna Rodeo. A ropin’, ridin’, rasslin’ shindig with bulls, broncs, cowboys and cowgirls. July 17-19 Mad River Festival. Dell’Arte’s twoweek music and theater extravaganza takes over Blue Lake. TBA

Humboldt County Fair / Jamie Biagi

Winter 2015

Golfing: Kayaking Tours and Instruction: Bigfoot Rafting 40630 State Route 299, Willow Creek 530-629-2263 www.bigfootrafting.com Humboats Kayak Adventures 601 Startare Drive, Eureka, CA 95501 707-443-5157 www.humboats.com Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka 707-443-4222 www.humboldt.edu/centeractivities Kayak Zak’s 15336 US Highway 101, Trinidad 707-498-1130 www.kayakzak.com

EUREKA

WILLOW CREEK

Eureka Golf Course

Willow Creek Golf and Country Club

FORTUNA

Public, $25 to $35. (530) 629-2977. 333 Bigfoot Avenue, Willow Creek.

MCKINLEYVILLE

Beau Pre Golf Club Public, $31 to $37, $20 “twilight” rate after 1 p.m. and $12 “super twilight” after 3 p.m. (707) 839-3412. 1777 Norton Road, McKinleyville.

ARCATA

Pacific Outfitters Adventures 1650 Fifth St., Eureka 707-443-6328 www.pacificoutfittersadventures.com

Baywood Golf and Country Club

Redwood River Trips 308 G St., Arcata 707-822-2845 www.redwoodrivertrips.com

Private, $50 with a member; $65 reciprocal green fee. (707) 822-3688. 3600 Buttermilk Lane, Arcata.

Public, $13 to $26. (707) 443-4808. 4750 Fairway Drive.

Redwood Empire Golf and Country Club Private, $45 with a member; $50 reciprocal green fee. (707) 725-5194. 352 Country Club Drive, Fortuna.

GARBERVILLE

Benbow Valley Golf Club Public, $20 to $30. (707) 923-2777. 7000 Benbow Drive, Garberville.

SHELTER COVE

Shelter Cove Golf Links Public, $10. (707) 986-7435. 1555 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove.

Redwoods & River 21690 State Highway 299, Del Loma 800-429-0090 www.redwoods-river.com Six Rivers Rafting 41212 California 299, Willow Creek 707-599-4221 www.sixriversrafting.com

Gear Up: Adventure’s Edge 650 10th St., Arcata 707-822-4673 125 W. Fifth St., Eureka 707-445-1711 www.adventuresedge.com Pacific Outfitters (in Arcata) 737 G St., Arcata 707-822-0321 1600 Fifth St., Eureka 707-443-6328 www.pacific-outfitters.com

Art Walks: Arts! Arcata takes over the plaza and beyond from 6 to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. Eureka’s Arts Alive! takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month amid the charming shops in Old Town. Fortuna’s First Friday Arts Nights are from 6 to 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month (excluding January), all along the town’s historic Main Street.

McKinleyville Art Night runs the third Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. and even includes the airport, which rotates in the work of local heavy hitters. Rio Dell’s burgeoning art scene struts its stuff on Wildwood Avenue during Arts on the Avenue from 6 to 9 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month.

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Free Tours

Let a local show you around behind the scenes or out in the fresh air

Indoor

Outdoor

Fire and Light 45 Ericson Court, Arcata Watch craftspeople form and polish chunky, jewel-like recycled glassware that makes eco look so good. Visit the factory Monday through Friday at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Call ahead to reserve a spot. 707-825-7500. www. fireandlight.com.

Arcata Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 G St., Arcata The marsh is amazing, and even more so when you’ve got a guide who knows flora and fauna. Follow one around for an hour and a half on any Saturday at 2 p.m. 707826-2359. Need to take it a little easy? The slower speed tour meets in the center’s I Street parking lot on the last Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. 707-822-3475. arcatamarshfriends.org

Holly Yashi Jewelry 1300 Ninth St., Arcata Secretly yearn to be a jewelry designer? Tag along on a tour through the workshop and see jewelry being crafted. Tours are at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and limited to 15 people. Kids must be 7 years or older, and minors need to come with an adult. Call ahead to confirm. 707-822-5132. www.hollyyashi.com. Los Bagels 1061 I St., Arcata How do you make a Mexican bagel? Find out behind the scenes at this multi-culti cult favorite, and then maybe have a nosh, amigo. Bakery tours are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call at least 24 hours in advance. 707-822-3150 ext. 307. www. losbagels.com. Mad River Brewing Company 101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake Nerd out on craft ale with a brewery tour and learn how the local meisters handcraft the award-winning company’s 13 brews. Call to schedule a tour Monday through Friday. 707-668-4151 ext. 106. madriverbrewing.com.

Winter 2015

Arcata Marsh with the Audubon Society Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 G St., Arcata If you’re a birder, you can’t miss this one. Throw on your binoculars and hiking shoes and meet fellow enthusiasts in the center’s I Street parking lot each Saturday at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine, for a guided tour of a bird-rich ecosystem. 707268-0262. rras.org. Lanphere Dunes Union Pacific Elementary School, 3001 Janes Road, Arcata A volunteer naturalist from the Friends of the Dunes will meet you at the school and take you through this delicate and beautiful coastal environment on the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. 707-444-1397. friendsofthedunes. org.

Humboldt Breweries & Taprooms 1

Whether you are just visiting or a local, Humboldt Beer Tours has something for everyone. We offer private and public tours to cater to any occasion. Humboldt County currently has 6 craft breweries: Mad River Brewing Co., Redwood Curtain Brewing Co., Eel River Brewing Co., Six Rivers Brewery, Lost Coast Brewery and the regions first public nano-brewery, Humboldt Regeneration

SIX RIVERS BREWERY TASTING ROOM & RESTAURANT 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580 www.sixriversbrewery.com. Microbrews and American pub fare. Open Daily • Happy Hour 4-6pm

HUMBOLDT REGENERATION

2320 Central Ave., Unit F, McKinleyville 738-8225 www.humboldtgeneration.com Tasting room and beer co-op.

MAD RIVER BREWING COMPANY & TASTING ROOM McKinleyville

Arcata

REDWOOD CURTAIN BREWERY & TASTING ROOM

Blue Lake

Eureka

Beer Bar Stops

LOST COAST BREWERY AND CAFÉ

617 Fourth St., Eureka. 445-4480 • www.lostcoast.com Restaurant and tap room. Open Daily

Willow Creek

550 South G St., #4. Arcata. 826-RCBC (7222) www.redwoodcurtainbrewing.com. Craft brewery with food trucks on site most days. Open Daily.

Each brewery has a great history and produces world class craft beer. In addition to great craft breweries, Humboldt County also boasts some of the top beer bars in northern California: The Local Beer Bar, Siren’s Song Tavern, Humboldt Brews, and Bar-Fly Pub & Grub.

Trinidad

101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. 668-4151 ext. 106 www.madriverbrewing.com. Microbrews and American pub fare. Open Daily

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The Local Beer Bar 517 F St., Eureka (707) 497-6320 www.thelocalbeerbar.com Siren’s Song Tavern 325 Second St., Eureka (707) 442-TSST www.thesirenssongtavern.com Humboldt Brews 856 10th St., Arcata (707) 826-2739 www.humbrews.com

EEL RIVER BREWING CO.

1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna 725-BREW (2739) www.eelriverbrewing.com American pub dining and brewery. Open Daily.

Bar-Fly Pub & Grub 91 Commercial St., Eureka (707) 443-3770 www.facebook.com/LikeBarFly

Public tours are offered 5 days per week and depart from the Humboldt Bay Tourism Center located at 205 G St. in Old Town Eureka. Interested in your own customized Humboldt Beer Tour? If so, please fill out the Private Beer Tour form on our website, HumboldtBeerTours.com, or email us at Reservations@HumboldtBeerTours.com

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Blue Lake

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1. 2 Doors Down 2. Bergeron Winery* 3. Briceland Vineyards* 4. Cabot Vineyards 5. California Custom Cellars 6. Coates Vineyards 7. Crush 8. Curtis & David Winery 9. Dogwood Estate Winery 10. Elk Prairie Vineyard* 11. Fieldbrook Winery* 12. Frog Alley Cellars* 13. Humboldt Bay Tourism Center 14. Libation Wine Bar & Store 15. Lost Coast Vineyards* 16. Monument Mountain Vineyards* 17. Moonstone Crossing Tasting Room* 18. Moonstone Crossing Winery* 19. Myrtlewood Liquors and Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cigars 20. Old Growth Cellars* 21. Oliveira Winery 22. Persimmons Garden Gallery 23. Restaurant 301, Carter House Inns 24. Riverbend Cellars 25. Riverbend Cellars & More* 26. Robert Goodman Winery, Tasting Room & Restaurant 27. Rocky Ridge Vineyard 28. Rosina Vineyard* 29. Sentinel Winery* 30. Sun Valley Vineyards* 31. The Wine Spot 32. Violet Green Winery 33. Whitethorn Winery* 35. Winnett Vineyards* * HUMBOLDT WINE ASSOCIATION MEMBER

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North of Trinidad Just north of Trinidad, Patrick’s Point State Park calls, with stunning vistas, traditional Yurok structures and the appropriately named Agate Beach. Farther up, Orick is is the hub for plenty of trails and camping possibilities. Start at the Kuchel Visitor Center, staffed by the National Park Service, 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.

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Trinidad’s iconic lighthouse is a symbol of the town where 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 smaller Memorial Lighthouse and take in the view and the sea air. Trinidad Art Night fills the little town with music, food and local artwork every first Friday of the month, and the annual Fish Festival and Blackberry Festival bring in folks from all over. Take a brisk walk along Trinidad’s newly refurbished pier (or a chance at the nearby casino) or stretch your legs along Trinidad State Beach up to peaceful College Cove.

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The sign says horses have the right of way, which should give you an idea of McKinleyville’s vibe. Some of its biggest attractions are outdoors. Play with the kids in Hiller Park and hike or bike the paved Hammond Trail. Ditch your shoes and spend the day at Clam Beach (yup, there are clams out there for the digging) kayaking, paddleboarding or just relaxing among the dunes. There’s a course if you’re itching for a round of golf, and there’s even a sweet, little waterfall tucked along the road into town. Already visited the world’s biggest ball of string? Swing by the world’s tallest totem pole. And on McKinleyville Arts Night, the third Friday of each month, you can tool around town and see what local artists, artisans and musicians young and old are up creating — maybe even take a piece home.

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Clowning in Blue Lake with Dell'Arte performers. Courtesy of Dell'Arte.

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Humboldt residents socked in by summer fog know that they can generally find truth and relief in Blue Lake’s motto: sunshine and sea air. Where the Mad River takes its final stretch toward the Pacific, a small community of 1,200 displays an international reach. Once sawmills ruled, but now the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theater imports students from around the world to learn the craft of commedia dell’arte and perform dramas and old-school clowning year round. The schedule is packed during The Mad River Festival, a sprawling summer’s worth of theater and music events over six weeks. Depending on the season, those who are feeling lucky head for the casino or to fish for steelhead near the Mad River Fish Hatchery (also home to some popular swimming spots).

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The town’s motto is “river fun in the mountain sun,” and it’s no joke. Willow Creek is hot enough for serious wine making or a cool dip in a Camp Kimtu swimming hole. The weather also means great produce at roadside stands. If you’re adventurous, you can throw on a vest and do some river rafting, and more leisurely types can fish or play a round of golf. Just keep your eyes peeled for a shadowy figure in the distance, because this is Bigfoot country. Skeptical? Swing into the China Flat Museum and explore the lore.

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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.

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In the heart of the redwoods, just 18 miles south of Eureka on US Highway 101, sits “the friendly city” of Fortuna. Enjoy a hike to the headwaters or a peaceful stroll on the 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. And every month, Fortuna’s First Friday arts night brings the townspeople out for an evening of strolling and socializing along historic Main Street.

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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 coming and goings of humanity make Shelter Cove a singular American destination.

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