North Coast Journal

It's Here! A Taste of the Holidays

By Kali Cozyris on November 16, 2023 at 12:00PM

Indulge in local flavors at Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise’s annual Taste of The Holidays, happening Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Arcata Community Center ($40). Savor the holiday season by sampling local food, wine, brews and spirits and meet the talented people behind your favorite products.
Eureka Holiday Open Houses Usher in the Season

By Kali Cozyris on November 16, 2023 at 6:00AM

Unwrap the magic of the season as Eureka’s downtown, Old Town and Henderson Center areas transform into festive wonderlands, encouraging small business shopping at their respective holiday open houses. First up, it’s the Henderson Center Holiday Open House, taking place Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Henderson Center (free).
Music Tonight: Thursday, Nov. 16

By Collin Yeo on November 16, 2023 at 4:00AM

Some things, like university names, come and go, while others seem resistant to the forces of change. One of those things in the latter category is the university circus community, formerly HSU, now Cal Poly Humboldt.
Comedy Tonight: Thursday, Nov. 2

By Collin Yeo on November 2, 2023 at 4:00AM

Savage Henry Comedy Club presents Double Trouble, hosted by local comedy star Evan Vest. The premise is simple: Every comedian in the audience tosses their name into a hat, two names are drawn at a time by the host, and those folks have to share a stage and improvise for a spell, for better or for worse.
Photos: A Flotilla of Witches on the Bay

By Mark Larson on October 24, 2023 at 11:26AM

A large coven of witches appeared under the Samoa Bridge on Saturday for the fourth annual Witches Paddle organized by Jody Himango and Patty Costanzo. The Dancing Magickal Witches of Humboldt County offered their lively performance first, before more than 40 witches entered the water on their stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and an inflatable raft.
The Monsters are Here

By Kali Cozyris on October 19, 2023 at 6:00PM

Halloween aficionados, pace yourselves. This year, Griffin Loch's Scream-A-Torium takes things to a whole new level of frightful and delightful as it claws out of last year’s confines to take over the Humboldt County Fairgrounds, turning it into a festival-filled Scaregrounds.
Haunted Rail Tour Rolls Out this Weekend

By Kali Cozyris on October 12, 2023 at 6:00AM

All aboard the terror train! North Coast Repertory Theatre, the Timber Heritage Association and the Clarke Historical Museum have gone off the rails with their terrifying Haunted Rail Tour, opening Friday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 14, from 6 p.m. to midnight (continuing Fridays and Saturdays through October, with a Halloween run on Tuesday, Oct. 31).
For the Love of Tacos

By Kali Cozyris on October 7, 2023 at 6:00AM

Crunchy, soft, drizzled with crema, drenched in hot sauce, layered with asada, pollo, seafood — however you like ’em, you’re sure to find your favorite at Bear River Casino’s Taco Fest, rolling out today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Bear River Casino Resort ($10 and up, free for kids under 12 w/paying adult). This outdoor chomp fest has a variety of taco trucks, vendors, margaritas and other drinks, taco-themed activities and fun for the kids, plus lots of live music to entertain you while you stroll from one taco spot to the next.
Fall Festival Fun in Fortuna

By Kali Cozyris on October 6, 2023 at 6:00PM

Celebrate the best of autumn and small town living at the Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival happening this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (free admission).
Music Tonight: Thursday, Oct. 5

By Collin Yeo on October 5, 2023 at 4:00AM

Tonight sees the kick-off of not one, but two local culture festivals. First up, it’s the 12th annual Savage Henry Comedy Festival.

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