Music Tonight: Thursday, July 20

by Andy Powell on July 20, 2017 at 8:00AM

Although the Folklife Festival is now behind us, that doesn't mean you won't have plenty of opportunities to hear from bands that you caught during said festival. If you heard The Compost Mountain Boys during the Bluegrass and Beyond night of the festival and were looking forward to hearing them again, tonight's your night.

Annie at the Arkley

on July 19, 2017 at 4:00PM

She promised us there'd be sun and, boy, have we had some! Hear little orphan Annie belt out the "eternal anthem of optimism," Tomorrow, in the musical Annie, presented by Main Stage Musicals, Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m. at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts ($14-$22).

Music Tonight: Monday, July 17

by Andy Powell on July 17, 2017 at 8:00AM

Today's the actual anniversary of Trane heading down the eternal tracks so it'll be the final night of the celebration of his spirit at the Eureka Inn's Palm Lounge at 7 p.m. The lineup tonight is Brian Post & Friends with Tom Lopes on bass, Val Leone on guitar and Don Baraka on woodwinds.

HumBug: Ancient Fliers

by Anthony Westkamper on July 16, 2017 at 4:44PM

Finally, a Pacific Clubtail (Gomphus kurilis) perched on a rock and allowed me to get a couple of shots. I guess they had sticks and stones back in the Permian Era too.

Music Tonight: Sunday, July 16

by Andy Powell on July 16, 2017 at 8:00AM

Blondies in Arcata is hosting the Coltrane tribute at 6 p.m. tonight and for free. Look above for the band line up.

Heart of the Redwoods Quilt Show

on July 15, 2017 at 9:30AM

See what's stitchin' at the Heart of the Redwoods Quilt Show, Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, July 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds (two-day admission $8, $6 seniors, free to kids under 12). See more than 300 quilts and quilted items on display, as well as vendor booths, a nine-patch party, food, music and an Opportunity Quilt raffle.

Music Tonight: Saturday, July 15

by Andy Powell on July 15, 2017 at 8:00AM

It's the All Day Free Fest, which wraps up the Folklife Festival. Music starts at 10:45 a.m. and happens simultaneously between the big stage in the Amphitheatre and the street stage.

Crossing Lines: San Francisco Mime Troupe returns to the Mateel Community Center

by Kali Cozyris on July 14, 2017 at 11:00AM

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe is back at the Mateel Community Center for another humorous and thought-provoking performance with its latest, WALLS, a political satire about immigration, playing Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m. ($22, $20 Mateel members, $18 advance).

Steam Up at Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

on July 14, 2017 at 10:00AM

Step back in time at the Steam Up on Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fort Humboldt State Historic Park and climb aboard a wooden coach pulled by either the 1892 Bear Harbor or 1884 Falk steam locomotives (free). Hosted by the Timber Heritage Association, the Steam Ups happen the third Saturday of the month, May through September.

Parade Fun in the Sun (With Costumed Goat!)

by Mark Larson on July 14, 2017 at 9:07AM