Community Calendar

Join us every Wednesday from 7-9. Arrive early, as slots fill up quickly!

Different movie every Wednesday shown at Froth! Along with $3 pints of Pabst Blue Ribbon and Good Life from 5pm-10pm!

Join Friends of the Dunes for Nature Story Time at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Nature Story Time is geared for ages 3 to 6, and is held every Thursdays from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM starting October 2nd and ending on December 11th. Each week there is a short story, movement activity and art project for children and their caregivers to enjoy. Upcoming topics include owls, pollinators, and dune plants. Nature Story Time on October 9th and November 20th will be bilingual (Spanish). For more information or to RSVP, please contact Friends of the Dunes at info@friendsofthedunes.org or call 707-444-1397.

Taste of the Holidays – Arcata’s Culinary Celebration!

Join us Thursday, November 20th at 5pm for the 2025 Taste of the Holidays, where the spirit of the season meets local flavor! Enjoy a one-stop culinary tour of seasonal dishes, artisan treats, and handcrafted drinks from the region’s best chefs, restaurants, and makers. Sip local beers, ciders, and wines while connecting with fellow food lovers in a festive atmosphere.

All proceeds support Arcata Rotary Club Sunrise programs like Backpacks for Kids. Tickets are $45 and limited—get yours today at arcatasunrise.org!

5pm: Doors Open

Program:
6PM: Come See Me in the Good Light (Ryan White, 2025)
8PM: 'Andrea Gibson' Poetry & Open Mic Night; Hosted by TBA

Join us for an evening of ‘Radical Tenderness’! We will be screening the documentary film directed by Ryan White, following poet/activist Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as they navigate an examination of love and mortality after Gibson is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.

Following the film, there will be a brief intermission and then a hosted open mic and poetry session dedicated to the work and radical tenderness of Andrea Gibson.

Andrea Faye Gibson (August 13, 1975 – July 14, 2025) was an American poet and activist. Their[a] poetry focused on gender norms, politics, social justice, LGBTQ topics, life, and mortality. Gibson was appointed as the Poet Laureate of Colorado in 2023.

FREE ENTRY | 21+ Venue | ALL FOLX WELCOME!!

Thursday night trivia, FREE to play! Bring your friends and compete to win fun prizes!

The Garberville Certified Farmers' Market offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, crafts and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. CalFresh EBT customers are able to receive a market match at every farmers’ market. Visit the market info booth for more information. Open 11am - 3pm every Friday, May-mid November.

Its general trivia for everyone! Bring a team and settle in for some food, drinks, questions, music and fun. We ask a little about a lot of things, so there's something for everyone. Always free to play, with prizes provided by Phatsy Kline’s/Historic Eagle House for the winning teams. Teams can be anywhere from 1-7 members. We’ll be doing monthly shows

We promise we're not crying wolf about this one🐺 😅 Join us for this month's Science on Tap on Friday, November 21st, to hear the REAL story about gray wolves in California.

We’re thrilled to host Nate Libal, CDFW Wolf Specialist, for a fascinating talk on gray wolf ecology and management in California. With 10 years of wolf management experience in Oregon and Wisconsin before joining CDFW, Nate brings serious field expertise. He'll discuss the recent history of wolf populations in California, current pack numbers and distribution, ongoing research, and the complex relationship between wolves and livestock.🐂

🍺The event kicks off at 6 PM! Arrive early to claim your spot and grab a local brew from Paskenta Mad River Brewery while you settle in.

💙All donations support Science on Tap and in-stream restoration projects by the Eel River Watershed Improvement Group—thank you for helping keep these events going strong!

☁️The weather is looking a bit cool, so dress accordingly. The tent will be up and the heat will be on. If you can, please carpool with friends as parking is limited.

Science on Tap fosters collaboration among local advocates for natural resources. Let's create a platform for sharing ideas and inspiring resilience in environmental restoration for generations to come. Join us in building an inclusive space that welcomes everyone into the environmental community, making knowledge accessible and enjoyable for all in a laid-back and fun setting. See you there!

"Strange Meeting" Jazz ensemble featuring Nicholas Talvola, Russ Thallheimer, Alex Espe, Ian Taylor, and Shane Fox.

"Strange Meeting" returns to The Arcata Playhouse with a unique brand of Jazz that fuses improvisational freedom and instrumental virtuosity with a blend of electronic effects and organic textures that will make you rethink the nature of music and our relation to it. Show begins at 8:00pm. $15 general admission.

photo credit Nicholas Talvola