Feb 06 Saturday
Our galleries, museums, theaters, bars and restaurants are open late for your enjoyment.
Tourists and residents alike graze and sip their way around Old Town & Downtown Eureka, where dozens of historic galleries and businesses showcase the works of highbrow and lowbrow artists alike. Enjoy live music and special events each month.
Culture guru John Villani picked Eureka as one of the best art towns in America. By one estimate, there are more artists in Humboldt County per capita than any other county in California. If you visit Eureka during Arts Alive, you should have an easy time counting them as well as their admirers. Free entertainment at many venues.
Free admission to the Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St. & Ink People’s Brenda Tuxford Gallery, 422 First St.
Feb 10 Wednesday
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: $6Call ahead to reserve a spot (707) 826-4480 or sign-up onlineFor 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!
Feb 11 Thursday
Learn to dance Salsa with Latin Dance Eureka! Stay after class to practice your skills with social dancing. All levels of learners are welcome, no partner required. Shoes designated for dancing are highly recommended. $10 drop-in. 707-464-3638
Feb 13 Saturday
Redwood Region Audubon Society will be offering a free public field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Bring your binoculars and enjoy the incredible views of Humboldt Bay, easy-to-walk trails, and a great diversity of birdlife!
Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is sponsoring a free tour of the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary each Saturday. Meet leaders at 2 p.m. outside the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk.
Feb 18 Thursday
Feb 20 Saturday
Feb 21 Sunday
Redwood Region Audubon Society will offer a free guided birding tour along the Eureka Waterfront Trail on Sundays with leader Ralph Bucher. This relatively urban trail offers the potential to observe species abundance and diversity compared to many more remote locations. This walk is on a flat, paved trail that is wheelchair accessible. Email Ralph to sign up for this field trip at thebook@reninet.com