This week, COVID-19 restrictions are lifting and so are our spirits. As if meeting the moment, the hills, gardens, bars and parks are alive with the sound of music. Every third Sunday of the month through summer, catch live Music in the Garden in the beautiful setting of Humboldt Botanical Garden. This Sunday, June 20, the featured band is California Poppies performing 1960s pop covers from 1 to 3 p.m. For ticket info, visit www.hbgf.org.

And in McKinleyville, shake out those lawn blankets and folding chairs
for Music in the Park. The family favorite event returns to Pierson Park every
Thursday during summer from 6 to 8 p.m. starting June 17 (free). This week, dance to live music from Blue Rhythm Revue and grab some grub from the Los Giles Food Truck. For more info, visit the event page here.