Archive for the ‘Arcata’ Category

Dancehall Reggae Night

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

who: Dancehall Reggae Night
when: May 16 – 10pm – free
where: Jambalaya, 915 H St, Arcata
what: Dancehall Reggae Night with Akaboom Sound and DJ Dub Cowboy. $2 pints all night

Wizard Rifle, Black Queen

Monday, May 14th, 2012

who: Wizard Rifle, Black Queen
when: May 14 – 11pm – $5
where: The Alibi, 744 9th St, Arcata
what: Black Queen (Seattle black metal), Seventh Rule Recordings artists Wizard Rifle (two-piece scrap metal monster from Portland – photo)

Wizard Rifle (YouTube)

Pilfered Keys Jamboree

Monday, May 14th, 2012

who: Pilfered Keys Jamboree
when: May 14 – 7:30pm – $5/10 – handbill
where: Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th, Arcata
what: Pilfered Keys Jamboree with The Small Axe Ensemble  (art-rock from Arcata), and River Valley Mud (local funk, soul). This is a benefit to help Aber Miller replace his stolen keyboard. Help celebrate community and enjoy local talent

Small Axe Ensemble (YouTube)

Ba-Dum-Chh Comedy Presents

Monday, May 14th, 2012

who: Ba-Dum-Chh Comedy Presents
when: May 14 – 9pm – $3 – handbill
where: Jambalaya, 915 H St, Arcata
what: Ba-Dum-Chh Comedy Presents Open Mic - monthly stand-up comedy open mic night. There’s a $3 cover, but it’s free if you’re slinging jokes. Come show us your funny!

Eva Hintermayr (YouTube)

Professor Funk Release Party

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

who: Professor Funk Release Party
when: May 13 – 9:30pm – $3
where: Jambalaya, 915 H, Arcata
what: Double Release Party featuring the official release of Professor Funk’s new album Now We Rise and and the official release of Cacao Cocoon Silky Honey Spun Chocolate. Also performing DJ TouchNac One, and Cacao

Humboldt Arts Festival

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

who: Humboldt Arts Festival
when: May 13 – 11am – free – handbill 
where: 10th and I St, Arcata
what: The 3rd Annual Humboldt Arts Festival - A Celebration of Humboldt County Art and Culture. The two day festival takes place on May 12th & 13th, and is slated to coincide with Humboldt State University’s graduation weekend. The Humboldt Arts Festival will feature a massive arts exhibit with the Humboldt Arts Project holding visual arts receptions at the Robert Goodman Winery, Humbrews, Om Shala and the Jambalaya. The Humboldt Arts Festival will be showcasing a wide range of art including photography, painting, drawing, installation and an outdoor sculpture garden. There will be multiple stages featuring more than fifty music and dance performances throughout the two day event. Confirmed acts include Woven Roots, The Trouble, Berel Alexander, Samba da’ Alegria, a special fire performance by a collaboration of troupes like Humboldt Circus, Irie Fire, Nightshade Serenade, Aerial Dance Circus, Chakra Nation, and Circus of the Elements. West African Dance by CADA, Belly Dancing by the Yahabibi Dance Company, New World Ballet & much more. In addition to the venues and entertainment the Humboldt Arts Festival will be hosting Humboldt County’s best Arts and Crafts vendors. Delicious food and drink including beer and wine will be provided by local businesses

 

Black and White Ball

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

who: Black and White Ball
when: May 12 – 9pm – $20/25 – handbill
where: Arcata Theatre, 1036 G St, Arcata
what: 3rd Annual Black and White Ball with Eddie Roberts and The West Coast Sounds with Wil Blades on organ and The Jazz Mafia Horns, Shotgun Wedding Quintet, and Luna Moon of Fire and Isis Dance

Shotgun Wedding Quintet (YouTube)

Berel Alexander Birthday Bash

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

who: Berel Alexander Birthday Bash
when: May 12 – 10pm – $10 – handbill
where: Jambalaya, 915 H, Arcata
what: Berel Alexander Birthday Bash with special appearances by Vidagua, DJ Knutz plus burlesque and samba surprise

Berel Alexander (YouTube)

Poeina Suddarth, The Mess, DownLooksUp

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

who: Poeina Suddarth, The Mess, DownLooksUp
when: May 12 – 8pm – free – handbill
where: Blondies, 420 E. California Ave, Arcata
what: Poeina Suddarth (Portland), The Mess,  and DownLooksUp (rock from Arcata)

Poeina Suddarth (Vimeo)

The 51 Cards, UFO8, OnHell, White Boy Blues

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

who: The 51 Cards, UFO8, OnHell, White Boy Blues
when: May 12 – 8pm – $5 – handbill
where: Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th, Arcata
what:  : Playhouse teen program Apprentice Entertainment presents a post-first night Humboldt Arts Festival musical variety showcase featuring local rock groups UFO8, The 51 Cards (rock from McKinleyville) and Subdivided also local electronic talents OnHell (electronica from Eureka) and White Boy Blues. This is an event you won’t want to miss. 5 great groups for only $5

The 51 Cards (YouTube)