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Come one, come all to Fortuna in the fall. The Friendly City is rolling out the barrels for its 40th annual Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (free admission). Hop on the free shuttle and make your rounds: Sip cider and tour the orchards at Clendenen’s Cider Works

The Humboldt County Fairgrounds have you covered this Halloween. One venue, two vibes: scream or stroll. By night, the fairgrounds turn into Griffin Loch’s Scaregrounds, a full-blown fright fest with three haunted mazes, roaming haunters, Marie Laveau’s Voodoo Lounge, food trucks and the eerie glow of Frightdale’s Symphony of Lights. The scary action starts Friday, […]

This one is for the seasoned haunted house goers — the ones who saunter through the darkened, twisty hallways with a wry smile and steady heartbeat. If you’re tired of haunted houses that feel more like corn mazes with fog machines, Hall of Horrors, happening Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25 (and Oct. 31), […]

The Arcata Theatre Lounge is stitching together two monster movies this week for your pre-Halloween pleasure. On Sunday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m., Mel Brooks’ black-and-white masterpiece Young Frankenstein lurches back to life with Gene Wilder, Cloris Leachman and all your favorite one-liners ($8, $12 w/poster). Then on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Eureka’s rolling out two holiday open houses to kickstart your shopping season and get you in the spirit. Old Town and Downtown go first with their Downtown and Old Town Holiday Open House happening Friday, Nov.14, from 5 to 8 p.m., with live music, face painting, food trucks, warm drinks, Humboldt Bay Fire’s truck and […]

Faster than you can say, “Where did November go?” Arcata’s most delicious tradition is back. Taste of the Holidays is here, dressing up the Arcata Community Center with holiday sparkle on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Holiday magic takes center stage this weekend with two jolly dance productions for all ages. The Sundance Ballet Co. presents its 13th annual Nutcracker ballet at the Van DuzerTheatre on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. ($25, $20 children, $20, $15 children advance). This classic production […]

The Arcata Playhouse hosts the Jingle Jam Holiday Benefit on Saturday, Dec. 20, with a 4 p.m. event for children and music at 7 p.m. Credit: Submitted

Speaking of all-ages gigs, the Siren’s Song Tavern is hosting a dance night for everyone at 8 p.m. tonight, featuring the mighty Makenu and DJ Amaru. A 10-spot will

Humboldt’s queer past gets a glow-up for Pride Month at Drag Me to the Museum, happening Saturday, June 27, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Clarke Historical Museum ($40, $30 museum members and those in drag). The evening features performances by local drag stars, including Komboujia, Glitterous Clitterous and Mr. Gino, as well as mini-exhibits on Humboldt’s queer history, including Victorian-era drag and a Two-Spirits display on loan from the Wiyot Cultural Center. Living histories, costumes, photos, complimentary snacks and a no-host bar round out the fun.