who: Hella Gay Dance Party
when: Jan 29 – 11pm – $3 – handbill
where: The Alibi, 744 9th St, Arcata
what: Hella Gay Dance Party with DJ Anya. Benefit for Women’s Resource Center
who: Hella Gay Dance Party
when: Jan 29 – 11pm – $3 – handbill
where: The Alibi, 744 9th St, Arcata
what: Hella Gay Dance Party with DJ Anya. Benefit for Women’s Resource Center
who: All Night Dance Party
when: Jan 28 – 9pm – $12 – handbill
where: Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake
what: All Night Dance Party featuring Accurate Productions DJ MuziqLement spinning the best music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. There will be free giveaways and door prizes for the best-dressed era contest. Proceeds benefit the Humboldt County Breast Health Project

MuziqLement (YouTube)
who: Radios In Caves, The Go Aways
when: Jan 21 – 11pm – $5/20
where: The Alibi, 744 9th, Arcata
what: Humboldt Council of the Blind benefit show with Radios In Caves (alt-rock from Eureka), and The Go Aways (members of the Splinter Cell). Council president James Forbes will be playing bass guitar
Radios In Caves (YouTube)
who: Califa
when: Jan 15 – 8pm – $12/15 – handbill
where: Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata
what: Califa is a 10 piece band featuring keys, electric bass, drums, violin, trumpet, and three dancing singing ladies in a mix of Afro Balkan masculine and feminine power. Featuring members of Fishtank Ensemble and The Plotz. A benefit for the Environmental Protection Information Center. Doors open at 6pm with food and cocktails served. Music and dancing start at 8pm. Tickets available at Wildberries, at the door, or through EPIC at 707-822-7711
who: Big Chili Cook-Off
when: Jan 14 – 2pm – $10
where: Mad River Brewing Co, 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake
what: Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Chili Cook-Off. $10 admission includes bowl of chili, tasters, salad, cornbread, and live music from the Compost Mountain Boys (bluegrass from Humboldt). There will also be many awesome items available in the silent auction
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Compost Mountain Boys (YouTube)
who: thelittlestillnotbigenough, People
when: Dec 17 – 7:30pm – $?
where: Empire Squared 47b W 3rd St, Eureka
what: Earth First! Humboldt benefit show with thelittlestillnotbigenough (local alt-rock), People (Arcata instrumental), and Local DJs
who: Love and Forgiveness
when: Dec 16 – 10pm – $7/10
where: Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St, Eureka
what: Love and Forgiveness a benefit for Samba Da Alegria with Small Axe Ensemble (art-rock from Arcata), WoMama (samba from Arcata), and Samba Da Alegria (Samba troupe)
Small Axe Ensemble (YouTube)
who: MARZ Project Remix Party
when: Dec 15 – 8pm – $5 – handbill
where: Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th, Arcata
what: the MARZ Project Remix Party. The winner of the MARZ Project remix contest gets to preform at this event. A night of all original electronic music with performances by: The Remix contest winner (to be determined), Creepy Marbles, thoughtography, Rave On Beaufutil, Lost in La La Land, and Queen Serene. A benefit for the Ink People
who: Pints for Non-Profits
when: Dec 7 – 6pm – free – handbill
where: Mad River Brewing Co, 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake
what: Pints for Non-Profits with music by Ukesperience, barbecue by Blackberry Bramble Barbecue. Mad River will donate $1 for every pint sold to Food for People

Ukesperience (YouTube)