who: Brew at the Zoo
when: May 19 – 6pm – $15/30 - tickets
where: Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St, Eureka
what: Brew at the Zoo with live music by Ishi Dube (reggae from Humboldt), souvenir sampling glass, and beer from several Humboldt and Mendocino breweries. All proceeds from this event benefit the animals of Sequoia Park Zoo
Ishi Dube (YouTube)
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
who: Humboldt Arts Festival
when: May 12 – 10am – 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
Robert Goodman Wines Stage:
10am-JD Jeffries
11am-Lyndsey Battle
12pm-Erin Fernandez Dance
12:30pm-Todd Krider
1pm-Samba da Alegria
1:30pm-Small Axe
2:30pm-Full Moon Fever
3:30pm-The Trouble
4:30pm-Cacao vs. Zanapod
5:30pm-No Limit Tap and Jazz
6:30pm-Woven Roots
8:30pm-sambAmore
9:00pm -Humboldt Finest Fire Artists
who: Cinco De Mayo Reggae Party
when: May 5 – 8pm – $5 – handbill
where: Arcata Vets Hall, 1425 J St, Arcata
what: Cinco De Mayo Reggae Party - come get your reggae on Cinco De Mayo style. Dress up in traditional Mexican attire or just bring your best mustache like your a hot tamale Mariachi. Local microbrews on tap and the big boom sound of Akaboom Sound and Gabe Pressure spinning reggae, dancehall, and rocksteady tunes
who: Cinco de Mayo Party
when: May 5 – 6pm – $20 – handbill
where: North Coast Dance, 426 F St, Eureka
what: Cinco de Mayo Party to raise scholarship funds for NCD dancers. The night includes great food, music, and auctions. Beer, wine and margaritas will be served, plus get a salsa lesson
who: Latin Nights
when: May 5 – 5:30pm – $15/25 – handbill
where: Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Rd, McKinleyville
what: Latin Nights - the fifth annual spring fundraiser for Morris Elementary Language Immersion School in McKinleyville. Ponche! and dance troupe Samba na Chuva will shake in the Cinco de Mayo holiday. With silent, live and Dutch auctions, tapas, margaritas and local beer and wine. Doors open at 5:30pm for the samba performances, optional dance lessons, auctions and dining. Tickets at the door are $25, or $15 after 9 p.m. for the Ponche! concert
Ponche! (YouTube)
who: Pints for Non-Profits
when: May 2 – 1pm – free – handbill
where: Mad River Brewing Co, 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake
what: Pints for Non-Profits - Mad River Brewing Company will be donating $1 for every pint sold to Paths 2 Prosperity. Music by Seabury Gould (Celtic, Irish traditional) and food provided by Blackberry Bramble Barbecue from 5:30 to 8:30
Seabury Gould (YouTube)
who: River Night 2012
when: April 21 21 – 7pm – $10 – handbill
where: Portuguese Hall, 11th St, Arcata
what: Summer L.E.A.P. presents: River Night 2012. River Night is an annual spring fundraiser to provide scholarships for youth. Live music with Bret Harte Breakers, Steel Standing, Small Axe Ensemble and Tofu Mike. Tons of outdoor equipment to win and prizes from local businesses. Local breweries offer up their best beverages all for a great cause
Small Axe Ensemble (YouTube)
who: Fire Fusion 420
when: April 20 – noon – $20/25 - handbill
where: The Mateel, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway
what: Fire Fusion 420 with music by Jake Brake, Jenifer Breeze Band, St. John and the Sinners, No Good Redwood Ramblers, Hemptress Haiku, DJ Knutz, Animal Eyes, Mighty Redwood Ambassadors, The Green Machine, and SambAmore. Also: fire dancing, aerial dance, burlesque, local artists, local food and craft vendors, and beer sponsored by Six Rivers Brewery, Redwood Curtain Brewery and Lagunitas Brewery. Humboldt Fire will be hosting their famous rolling contest
who: Preservation Celebration Jam 5
when: April 14 – 3:15pm – $10 – handbill
where: Garberville Theatre, 766 Redwood Dr, Garberville
what: Preservation Celebration Jam 5 with proceeds going to the preservation and restoration of the theatre. Garberville Hospice will be hosting a beer and wine concession
artists and performers include:
4:00 – South Fork High School Band, Jazz Band, and Mad Jazz choir
5:30 - SoHum Girls
7:00 – Twango Macallan
8:30 – Garberville Theatre Historical Slide Show
9:00 – The Fabulous Resinaires
10:30 – Jade Steel and Emerald Triangle
SoHum Girls (YouTube)
