JUNE 2019
PONY EXPRESS DAYS
May 29 - Jun 2 Wed - Sun - McKinleyville: Family fun – Chili cook-off, barn dance, pancake breakfast, parade, and festival. 707.839.2449 www.mckinleyvillechamber.com
Fortuna City-wide Yard Sale
Jun 1, Sat. - Fortuna: The Collector's Special! Main Street closes for a day. Retailer and Garage Sales. 8am–4pm
Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk
Jun 1, Sat. - Arcata/Manila: Exploration of a beautiful and diverse dune system in the Pacific Northwest. 10am Call to reserve 707.444.1397 www.friendsofthedunes.org
PBS NorthCoast Kids Club
Jun 1, Sat. - Eureka: Morris Graves Museum of Art - Workshops designed for children 2-8 years old, all ages are welcome. 12-2pm 636 F St $5/$2 members & under 17 free 707.442.0278 www.humboldtarts.org
Humboldt Historical Lecture
Jun 1, Sat. - Eureka Public Library: 1313 3rd St., Library Meeting Room 1:00pm 707.445.4342 www.humboldthistory.org
Arts Alive
Jun 1 Sat. Eureka - Old town/downtown galleries & businesses showcase local & regional artists. 6-9pm. 707-442-9054
North Coast Open Studios
Jun 1 & 2 Sat & Sun. County-wide. Humboldt artists open their doors to share their work. 11am – 5pm Directions to artist studios can be found at www.northcoastopenstudios.com
Summer Arts & Music Festival
Jun 1 & 2 Sat & Sun. - Benbow State Rec Area: Art, music, food and fun in the sun on the banks of Eel River $40 at the gate per day www.mateel.org/summer-arts-and-music-festival
Wildlife Tracking Workshops
Jun 1 Sat. Arcata: Natural History Museum. Learn about our local wildlife with Phil Johnston, first Saturday of every month. 9am-4:30pm. Call to reserve 707.826.4473
Indoor Flea Market
Jun 2, Sun. - Eureka: Indoor flea market at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds. 8am-3pm. 3750 Harris St.
Summer Music in the Botanical Garden
Jun 2, Sun. Eureka: Picnic & Lounge on the lawn. Garden opens 10am, Music 1pm. Held 1st & 3rd Sunday thru Aug. $10/$5 7707 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Art Talk Sunday
Jun 2, Sun. - Eureka: Morris Graves Museum of Art. 636 F St. 2pm $5/$2 members & under 17 free 707.442.0278
Guided Nature Walk at Wildlife Refuge
Jun 5, Wed. - Loleta: Guided hike with Naturalist Louise Bacon-Ogden - It's free & beginners are welcome. 1020 Ranch Rd. 9am 707.733.5406
Thursday Night Out - in Old Town
Jun 6, Thurs. - Eureka: Weekly event that offers extended happy hour drink and/or food specials at participating businesses throughout Downtown and Old Town Eureka. Every Thurs. 5 - 9pm
Meet Star Wars Ship Creator & Modeler
Jun 6, Thurs. - Eureka: Shake the hands that built the Death Star. Colin Cantwell. Free.The Scruffy Nerd Herder, 234 "F" St. 5-7pm
Martinis by the Bay
Jun 6, Thurs - Eureka: 12 of our finest mixologists from the North Coast's premier dining and cocktail establishments will mix 13 signature cocktails. Music. Appetizers. Cigar pavilion. 5-7pm. Wharfinger Building 1 Marina Way $40. 707.572.4101
First Friday Night at the Refuge
Jun 7 Fri. - Loleta: Enjoy an early evening walk at the Refuge. Visitor center & Shorebird Loop Trail & Visitor Center will be open until 8pm. 1020 Ranch Rd. 707.733.5406 www.fws.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay/
Trinidad Art Nights!
Jun 7 Fri. - Trinidad: Explore & celebrate with local artists. Live music. 6-9pm through-out Trinidad. 707.677.1610
Friday Night Market
Jun 7 Fri. - Eureka: Music festival, vendor market & farmer's market 5-9pm Clarke Plaza, 240 E St. (707) 798-6411
Arts! Arcata
Jun 7 Fri. - Arcata: Galleries & businesses showcase local artists 6-9pm. Start at the Plaza. www.ArcataMainStreet.com
Friday Night Market
Jun 7 Fri. - Eureka: Music festival, vendor market & farmer's market 5-9pm Clarke Plaza, 240 E St.
Bicycle Tour of the Unknown Coast
Jun 8 Sat. Ferndale - Bicycle hard and easy rides on the famous Lost Coast. 1st ride begins 7am at Ferndale fairgrounds. 1250 5th St. www.tuccycle.org
Family Arts Day
Jun 8, Sat. - Eureka: Morris Graves Museum of Art. 2-4 p.m. FREE With Museum Admission. 707.442.0278
North Coast Open Studios
Jun 8 & 9 Sat & Sun. County-wide. Humboldt artists open their doors to share their work. 11am – 5pm Directions to artist studios can be found at www.northcoastopenstudios.com
Afternoon of Dance
Jun 9 Sun. Eureka - Morris Graves Museum of Art. 636 F St., 2pm $5/$2 members & under 17 free 707.442.0278
Birdwalk at Wildlife Refuge
Jun 9, Sun. - Loleta: Guided bird hike with Audubon Society walk leaders. It's free & beginners are welcome. 1020 Ranch Rd. 9am. 707.733.5406 www.fws.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay/
Art and Wine in the Park
Jun 9, Sun. - Fortuna: Enjoy a day of wine tasting, art, food and music. Local wines as well as wines from all over California. Rohner Park, 5 Park St. Noon-4pm www.fortunarotary.org
Concerts on the Boardwalk
Jun 13, Thurs. - Eureka: Summer Concert - Fargo Brothers (Superb Rhythm and Blues Market Square "C" St., 6-8pm. FREE. www.eurekamainstreet.org
Thursday Night Out - in Old Town
Jun 13, Thurs. - Eureka: Weekly event that offers extended happy hour drink and/or food specials at participating businesses throughout Downtown and Old Town Eureka. Every Thurs. 5 - 9pm
Rodeo in the Redwoods
Jun 14 & 15 Fri. & Sat. - Garberville: Rodeo parade, Steak BBQ & Junior rodeo. Community Park, Sprowel Dreek Rd., 707.223.1046
Friday Night Market
Jun 14 Fri. - Eureka: Music festival, vendor market & farmer's market 5-9pm Clarke Plaza, 240 E St. 707.798.6411
Arcata Oyster Festival
Jun 15, Sat. - Arcata: The state's oyster nirvana. Oysters, spirits, music & fun activities for the kids. 10am - 5:30pm Arcata Plaza www.arcatamainstreet.com/oyster-festival
Shuck Yeah!
Jun 15, Sat. - Fortuna: Celebrating Humboldt Craft Beer & Oysters. Live Music. Free 1-7pm Eel River Brewery Pub Grounds, 1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna
Steam-Up at Fort Humboldt
Jun 15 Sat. Eureka - Free rides on the Falk & Bear Harbor steam locomotives. 3431 Fort Ave, Ft. Humboldt State Historic Pk. 9:30AM - 4:00 PM
Audubon Birdwalk Hikshari' Trail (Eureka Waterfront)
Jun 16, Sun. - Eureka: Guided birdwalk along the Elk River access trail. Meet at Foot of W. Del Norte Street 9am 707.499.1247 www.rras.org/events or www.savetheredwoods.org/events/
Summer Music in the Botanical Garden
Jun 16, Sun. Eureka: Picnic & Lounge on the lawn. Garden opens 10am, Music 1pm. Held 1st & 3rd Sunday thru Aug. $10/$5 7707 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Trinidad Fish Festival
Jun 16, Sun. - Trinidad: Treat dad to a day in Trinidad at Fish Festival on Father's Day. Walking tours to the working lighthouse. Tide pool tours & more. 11am - 5pm www.trinidadcalif.com
Wine & Jazz at MGMA
Jun 16, Sun. - Eureka: Morris Graves Museum of Art. 636 Ft St. 3-5pm $5/$2 members & under 17 free 707.442.0278 www.humboldtarts.org
Willow Creek Chili Cook-off
Jun 16, Sun. - Willow Creek: Tasting begins at noon. Includes Chili, hamburger, potato salad, beverage & dessert $9/$5. Willow Creek Museum
Concerts on the Boardwalk
June 20, Thurs. - Eureka: Summer Concert. Irie Rockers (Reggae) Market Square "C" St., 6-8pm. FREE. www.eurekamainstreet.org
Thursday Night Out - in Old Town
Jun 20, Thurs. - Eureka: Weekly event that offers extended happy hour drink and/or food specials at participating businesses throughout Downtown and Old Town Eureka. Every Thurs. 5 - 9pm
Best of Humboldt Fair
Jun 20 - 23, Thurs–Sun. - Eureka: Locally produced goods & Carnival at Eureka's Redwood Acres Fairgrounds. 3750 Harris Street www.redwoodacres.com
Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary Lecture
Jun 21, Fri. Arcata: Third Friday Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center 569 South G Street. 7:30pm. Free. 707.826.2359
Friday Night Market
Jun 21, Fri. - Eureka: Music festival, vendor market & farmer's market 5-9pm Clarke Plaza, 240 E St. (707) 798-6411
Crew Speeder Rides - Timber Heritage Association
Jun 22, Sat, Samoa Cookhouse driveway. Rides on the hour and half hour, 10am-4pm. Also tour the Roundhouse, Shops and passenger cars. timberheritage.org
Concerts on the Boardwalk
June 27, Thurs. - Eureka: Summer Concert. Nate Botsford (Crossover Country) Market Square "C" St., 6-8pm. FREE. www.eurekamainstreet.org
Thursday Night Out - in Old Town
Jun 27, Thurs. - Eureka: Weekly event that offers extended happy hour drink and/or food specials at participating businesses throughout Downtown and Old Town Eureka. Every Thurs. 5 - 9pm
Friday Night Market
Jun 28, Fri. - Eureka: Music festival, vendor market & farmer's market 5-9pm Clarke Plaza, 240 E St. 707.798.6411
Sand Sculpture Festival
Jun 29, Sat. - Eureka/Samoa: Do something creative in the sand or just enjoy the beach & the spectacle. Samoa Drag Strip, New Navy Base Rd. 10am-4pm
ENJOY THE PERFORMING ARTS
Ferndale Repertory Theatre – Mama Mia
May 2 - June 2, 2019
With a score built from ABBA’s greatest hits, Mamma Mia! is a hilarious and touching musical perfect for daughters, mothers, and the men who date them. Live performance. 440 Main St. Fri, Sat, and Sun. $18/$16/$10. 707.786.5483 www.ferndalerep.org
North Coast Repertory Theatre - Cabaret
May 17-Jun 16 Thurs-Sat. Eureka - The Musical That Redefined Broadway. Winner of fifteen Tony awards, Cabaret is groundbreaking, gritty, and sexy. Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2 pm. 300 5th St.. 707.442.6278 www.ncrt.net
Dell’Arte- Mad River Festival
Jun 20-Jul 21. Blue Lake - A month of original Dell' Arte performances. Carlo Theater. 131 H St. 8pm. Tickets $12/$10. 707.668.5663 www.dellarte.com
QUICK LIST OF THINGS TO DO
Madaket Cruise on Humboldt Bay at the foot of “C” St on the boardwalk. Cruise & learn the history of Humboldt Bay and Eureka’s Waterfront. Mid-May to October. 707.445.1910
Humboldt Crabs Baseball
Jun 1 thru Aug 5 Arcata Ballpark- Family Fun. America's oldest continuously operated summer collegiate baseball program. $4-9. 9th & F St. 707.826.2333
Special theme nights:• HumBrews Night: June 1, • Superhero Night: June 7 • Wear Camouflage Night: June 8 • Under the Sea Night: June 14"
• SpongeBob Square Pants Night: June 15 • Father's Day: June 16 Giveaways • Cowbell Night: June 28 • Pirate Night: June 29
Sequoia Park & Zoo – Eureka: 3414 W St. Tues–Sun 10–5pm. 707.441.4263 www.sequoiaparkzoo.net
Humboldt Botanical Garden – Eureka: 7351 Tompkins Hill Road Wed-Sat 10am-2pm, Sun 11am-3pm 707.442.5139
Fern Cottage – Ferndale: Guided & self-guided Tours Thurs-Sat 707.786.4835
Blue Ox Millworks Tour – Eureka: Victorian millworks, blacksmith & machine shop 1 “X” St. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-4pm 707.444.3437
Chapman's Gem, Mineral Shop & Museum – Fortuna: Fossils, Rocks & Gems. 24 Metropolitan Rd Hwy 101 everyday 10-5pm
Haunted History Tour of Old Town – Eureka: most evenings upon request. 707.672.5012
Chocolate Factory Tour – Eureka: Dick Taylor Chocolates 4 W. 4th St., CALL 707.798.6010
Lost Coast Brewery Tour – Eureka: 1600 Sunset Dr. everyday 11am – 5pm 707.267.9651
Lost Coast Adventure Tours - Take you & your group (up to 10 people) hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, on a ropes course adventure, horseback riding, surfing, diving, on a scenic drive, or to do any other activity our diverse area has to offer. 707. 986.9895
Humboldt State University Campus Tours
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mon-Fri and at Noon on Saturdays. Start at the Student Business Services building. 707.826.6270.
Holly Yashi - Jewelry as Art
Arcata Known throughout the world for its colors & design. Tours, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Tours weekdays @ 11am. 1300 Ninth St., 800.274.2714
Arcata Farmers' Market Fresh local organic produce & flora on the Plaza. Live Music Sat 10am-2pm
Ride in a Horse drawn carriage thru Old Town – Eureka: 2nd & F Sts. Eureka 646.591.2058
Horseback Tours into Redwood National Park, RedwoodCreekBuckarettes.com 707.499.2943
Hike the Dunes at Humboldt Bay Nature Center – Arcata/Manila 220 Stamp Lane Manila 707.444.1397
Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge – Loleta: 1020 Ranch Rd. Download Nature App & discover wildlife on the trails ww.fws.gov/refuge/Humboldt_Bay/
Arcata Marsh Audubon Guided Bird Tour Every Saturday 8:30am Klopp Lake, So. I St.
Arcata Marsh Tours: Every Saturday. Rain or shine 2pm Interpretive Center, 569 South G St.
Marine Lab in Trinidad 570 Ewing St., Call for hours 707.826.3671
Humboats Kayak Adventures – Eureka: Tours and rentals. Humboldt Bay, SUPS Woodley Island, A Dock 707.443.5157www.Humboats.com
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center – Eureka: kayaks, canoes & stand up paddle boards. Rentals & instruction 921 Waterfront Dr., 707.443.4222
Kayak Zak’s: Kayak, SUP rentals Stone Lagoon 707.498.1130
Pacific Outfitters Adventures Tours & Instruction - Redwood National & State Parks: Hiking, fishing, kayaking 707.443.6328
Outdoor Fun for Kids EdVentures: Go on a scavenger quest in one of the participating parks and earn a Redwoods EdVenture Patch. www.redwood-edventures.org
Stop in the Eureka Visitor Center 240 E St. Eureka, Open Tues - Sat 10-6pm & Sun 11-4pm 707.572.4227
VISIT AN ART GALLERY or MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Arcata Artisans
Arcata - 883 H St. Fine Art & Craft co-operative gallery & gift shop. Artist's receptions 2nd Fri month during Arts!Arcata. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun Noon-4pm 707.825.9133
Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center - Monthly Art Exhibit
Arcata – 569 S. "G" St. Local artist exhibits of wildlife. Tues-Sun 9am-5pm Mon 1-5pm 707.826.2359
Morris Graves Museum of Art
Eureka - 636 “F” St, Hours: Humboldt County's only art museum. In the historic Carnegie building. Artists reception and live music on First Sat Arts Alive 6-9pm. Gallery hours: Noon-5pm, Wed-Sun
Redwood Art Association Gallery
Eureka - 603 "F" St. Founded in 1956 by a group of artists with a goal of promoting visual art in our community. Gallery hours: Wed-Sun noon-5pm, Arts Alive receptions 6-9pm 707.268.0755
Clarke Historical Museum
Eureka – 240 “E” St. Art showcase, in addition to ongoing Victorian period exhibit & impressive display of Native American basketry & regalia. Bank building Tue-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm. 707.443.1947
Natural History Museum
Arcata 1242 G St Tues-Sat 10am-5pm 707.826.4479
Chapman's Gem, Mineral Shop & Museum – Fortuna - Fossils, Rocks & Gems. 24 Metropolitan Rd Hwy 101, 7 days a week. 10-5pm 707.725.2714
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
Cookhouse Rd., Samoa across from the Cookhouse. Learn about the seafaring heritage of the area. From the first ship to enter the bay to the interesting lives of lighthouse keepers. Tues-Sat 11-4pm
Samoa Cookhouse Logging Museum & Historic Photographs
Across the Samoa Bridge off Cookhouse Rd 707.442.1659
Trinidad Museum - The museum has five exhibit rooms, which emphasize the original Tsurai Village, Yurok traditions, European contact, the Gold Rush, whaling, fishing, shipping, logging, and the Trinidad Head lighthouse. 400 Janis Court, off Patrick’s Point Dr Open Thursday-Sunday 12:30-4PM 707. 677.3883.
The Blacksmith Shop
Ferndale The finest & largest collection of master blacksmithing & glass blowing in the US 455 Main St 7 days a week 9:30am-5pm 707.443.2075
