Community Calendar

Local author Daniel London will talk about his new translation of Hermann Hesse's "Francis of Assisi and Related Writings" and discuss "The Eco-Spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi: Prophet, Poet, and Proto-Practitioner of Forest Therapy." Tuesday, November 10, 2026; 5-6pm; Cal Poly Humboldt Library Fishbowl (LIB 209). Questions? Email stephanie.corigliano@humboldt.edu or histdept@humboldt.edu.

Join The Natural History Musuem of Cal Poly Humboldt, For Pint Night at Redwood Curtain in Arcata! November 11, 2026. For Every Beer bought we get a dollar! Come help support the musuem. In the evening Mingle with our staff for a game, and fun. A big thank you to Redwood Curtain and our community.

Enjoy a drink and support our Six Rivers Charter High School athletes! On November 11th, $1 from every pint sold all day long goes directly to the Six Rivers Charter High School Basketball team.

Join Friends of the Dunes for a FREE Nature Story Time at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Nature Story Time is geared towards ages 0 to 5 and is held every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 PM starting September 30 and ending December 9 (skipping November 25).

Each week there is a short story, movement activity, and art project for children and their caregivers to enjoy.

For more information, please contact Friends of the Dunes at info@friendsofthedunes.org or call 707-444-1397.

The Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt is hosting Scientific Illustration night. Second Wednesday of the month. February 11th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Participants will draw the specimen collection. Tables with a variety of specimens, Instruction of drawing techniques. After Hours museum experience, music,Art materials (or bring your own). Space is limited so reserve your spot now for a night of fun. Ages Teen-Adult. Monthly event!
NHM members: $3
Non NHM members: $6
Call ahead to reserve a spot (707) 826-4480 or sign-up online
For more information or to sign up online, visit our website: humboldt.edu/natmus

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, grab your favorite western wear and let the good times roll as we boot, scoot & boogie across the ballroom floor & under the stain glass ceiling of the Historic Eagle House, located in Old Town Eureka at 139 2nd St.
Instructor led and ALL skill levels welcome, even those with two left feet!
Wet your whistle & grab some grub at Phatsy Klines Parlour Lounge.
All ages welcome!

Event info: Free game nights.
For 16 and older.
Board games and card games.
Run by our volunteers Matt and Jeff.
If you have questions email: Layla@glccenter.org

Visiting artist Alisha Solan’s performance I Blame the Moon is a spoken-word poetry journey of self-discovery & sexual reawakening after loss of a partner, at times sexy & humorous, always intimate & insightful. This performance is part of the 2026 Exit Theatre Fringe Festival in Arcata.

Three performances:
• Thursday Nov.12 at 6pm
• Sunday Nov.15 at 2pm
• Saturday Nov. 21 at 6pm

Tickets are $15, available at: I Blame the Moon Fringe

About the Show:

It starts as an affair with the moon. After the death of her longtime partner, Alisha Solan takes on the challenges of rediscovering love and desire after loss. Going out to the bar, meeting women, kissing strangers, and finding love anew. A sexy spoken-word poetic ride with grief and humor both intimate and insightful.
Alisha Solan's I Blame the Moon turns grief into something unexpectedly alive. After the death of her partner of 30 years, Solan traces a path of self discovery and sexual awakening in spoken-word poetry that is by turns frank, funny, and disarmingly tender. It is an intimate hour that holds both the ache and the laughter at once. I laughed. I cried. I embraced. A must see. -- Jay Tee, San Diego, CA
Written and performed by Alisha Solan. Directed by Wilfred Paloma.

About Alisha:
Alisha Solan is a queer artist, poet, and performer. Her one-woman show I Blame the Moon traces the borderlands between grief, joy, and desire. Other recent performances include: Stonewall Salon and Lesbians of San Diego at Diversionary Theatre, Legend of Ragnarok with of House of Psyche in San Diego and a short film, When the Mayhaw Sours. Her article on mindfulness and grief can be read at Mindfulness Bell - River of Light. Find her on Instagram - @AlishaDancing and Facebook - Alisha Solan

About the Festival:
The Exit Theatre Fringe Festival runs Nov. 5-22. For additional information about the festival in general: 2026 Fringe Performers TheExit.org or call 707-203-2516.

Wanted: Students for an AFRICAN RHYTHM EAR TRAINING LESSON GROUP - THURSDAYS 6-7pm
Starting from scratch, we will build a strong rhythmic foundation through singing, clapping, and stepping simple rhythmic patterns. This series will prepare you to hear & feel simplicity through complex interlocking parts, poly rhythms, call & response, improvisation, and more. The subject matter of this group is great for composers, musicians, as well as beginners with no prior experience.

Accepting late joins through November, this lesson group will progress weekly for about 1-3 years in a slow-pace, high-depth manner. Each lesson is recorded/notated/streamed for easy practicing and various attendance configurations.

My name is Colby and I have been studying percussion for 28 years. I have my BFA and MFA degrees from the California Institute of the Arts with a focus on World Music and North Indian Music respectively.

Join us at the Arcata Theater Lounge!