Community Calendar

Open jam session at Froth every Sunday afternoon! Various instruments will be available to play: drums, guitar, bass and piano! We will have a mic and PA system available to use as well!

Art and nature exploration activities for all ages and abilities. We'll supply materials, artists and naturalists. Rain or shine. Please call to confirm.

The Partnership in Music Orchestra (combined Humboldt Symphony and All Seasons Orchestra) is offering a free concert on Sunday, Nov 16th at 2pm at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Fulkerson Recital Hall (1 Harpst Street, Arcata). An additional two free Holiday Concerts will be performed at the Eureka Woman’s Club (1531 J St, Eureka) on Sunday, December 7th at 2pm, and the Fortuna Christmas Music Festival on December 14th we take the stage at 3:30pm at the Fortuna River Lodge (1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna). The performances are presented by Musical Director/Conductor, Garrick Woods, professor of music at Cal Poly Humboldt, and Concertmaster Holly MacDonell.

Selections include the Suite from The Star Wars Epic - Parts I & II by John Williams; March to the Scaffold from Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14 by Hector Berlioz; Unfinished Symphony No. 8 Movement I and Sonata by Franz Schubert; Romanze Op. 85, by Max Bruch. Also, our Holiday Selections include Danny Elfman’s Nightmare Before Christmas; A Hanukah Festival, arranged by Chris Bernotas; Les Patineurs Valses Op. 183 “The Ice Skaters” by Émile Waldteufel; George Frideric Handel’s famous Hallelujah Chorus and two Leroy Anderson favorites: A Christmas Festival and Sleigh Ride.

Community and student musicians of all ages are invited to join All Seasons Orchestra. Auditions are not required. Regular rehearsals are from 10 am to noon at the Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St., Eureka. ​For prospective student members, our Spring 2026 schedule aligns with Cal Poly Humboldt's Spring semester. If you are interested in joining, contact Don Bicknell at 707-599-4691 or don.w.bicknell@gmail.com. Website: www.AllSeasonsOrchestra.org.

Also, in the upcoming Spring 2026 semester, student musicians are offered a chance to play in the Cal Poly Humboldt Symphony. Students can enroll in the class: MUS 1060/4060. An informal audition is required for class enrollment. Cal Poly Humboldt musicians who enroll in these two classes automatically become members of All Seasons Orchestra. For more information, contact Garrick Woods at 801-857-5092, or garrick.woods@humboldt.edu. String players are also encouraged to contact Holly MacDonell at 707-499-1399 or hollymacdonell@gmail.com.

The Eureka Chamber Music Series continues to offer a phenomenal season of live music in November, presenting the multi Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet playing concerts in both Eureka and Arcata. The Mainstage Concert on Saturday will feature string quartets by Béla Bartók and Beethoven, as well as "String Quartet in B minor, Op. 11" by American composer Samuel Barber, who later adapted the "Molto adagio" second movement for string orchestra, his famous "Adagio for Strings." For Sunday’s Concert and Conversation, Pacifica will perform one of the most popular works in the entire string quartet canon, Antonín Dvorák's "American" quartet.

Come unwind and immerse yourself in a sonic sanctuary of gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and healing songs—each vibration designed to re-center and re-tune the body, guiding you gently back to a state of Sukha.

Happening every third Sunday at Om Shala Yoga Studio in Arcata. Hands-on healers offer Reiki, tuning fork therapy, and aromatherapy, enhancing the journey with nurturing touch and subtle frequencies. Each gathering also includes a deeply restful yoga nidra meditation, soul-stirring vocalists, and special guest musicians.

While some props are available, you're welcome to bring your own pillows, mats, and blankets to create your perfect “rest nest.”

Let sound and silence become the vessel for emerging states of deeper awareness.

Dance the evening away with the legendary activist band of brothers, Clan Dyken, as they bring their Beauty Way benefit to the Arcata Playhouse on Sunday, November 16. Doors open at 6:30 with a finger food potluck followed by Clan Dyken at 7:30pm. All proceeds will benefit the native peoples of Big Mountain, Arizona. It’s a sliding scale donation at the door and you can also donate survival supplies, such as shovels and dry goods. This event is sponsored by Environmentally Sound Promotions. To volunteer or for info email esp@asis.com.

Have a million-dollar business idea? StartUp Humboldt is giving local entrepreneurs and small business owners the chance to turn it into reality! Compete for a share of $200,000 in milestone-based funding, plus get 1:1 business advising with the North Coast SBDC, expert mentorship, and hands-on workshops designed by Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods business professors..
Need help articulating your game-changing idea? Join us on Tuesday, November 18th for the Lightning Pitch Clinic, hosted by Wil Franklin of the North Coast SBDC, Rosa Dixon of Humboldt Made, and Evan Van Auken of Scorch Marker. Learn how to craft a clear, compelling pitch that captures attention and gets results. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or interested in joining a team, this hands-on clinic will help you sharpen your story, connect with your audience, and deliver your big idea with confidence.

Parent Project is a 10-week series where we go over topics like improving family relationships, using effective discipline to improve school attendance and performance, reduce substance use and negative peer influences, and how to address destructive behavior. It is an opportunity to meet with other parents in similar situations in a judgement free zone and begin to develop a new support system. When you feel like you have tried everything and nothing is working, we can help. 707-617-8160

Open mic at Froth Coffee Bar! We welcome all performances from music to poetry readings! We now have our PA system set up and we are ready to see take our stage!

Take your grant-writing skills to the next level with this comprehensive 12-week training program from April 30th – July 16th (Weekly meetings on Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:30pm PDT) via Zoom.
Designed to equip you with practical tools and strategies, this course combines expert-led lectures, interactive Q&A sessions, and hands-on assignments to guide you through every stage of the grant-writing process. Each week focuses on a key aspect of grant writing.
Admission is $400.00 per organization; fee covers unlimited attendees from your organization — including staff, board members, and volunteers.
Call (707) 725-3300 for more information or email info@norcal-nonprofits.org
To register visit norcal-nonprofits.org