who: Dancehall Mondayz
when: May 7 – 10pm – $5
where: Ocean Grove Lounge, 480 Patrick’s Point Dr, Trinidad
what: Dancehall Mondayz with Rude Lion Sound (Humboldt reggae) and DJ Pablo spinning till 2:30am, the freshest reggae, dancehall and soca mixes. We party till 2:30am and The Jerk Chicken Man will be servin up on the back porch. Ladies free before 11pm
who: The Shodes, DJ Anya
when: May 6 – 10:30pm – $5 – handbill
where: The Alibi, 744 9th St, Arcata
what: The Shodes (rock from New York), and DJ Anya
The Shodes (YouTube)
who: Mono/Poly, Ryat, Mast
when: May 6 – 9pm – $10 - handbill
where: Jambalaya, 915 H, Arcata
what: World Famous Productions and Deep Groove Society present Mono/Poly (bass from LA – photo), Ryat (avant-garde from LA – photo), and Mast (fusion from LA – photo) with visuals by Annapurna
Mono/Poly (YouTube)
Ryat (YouTube)
Mast (YouTube)
who: Cinco De Mayo Party
when: May 5 – 10pm – $5 – handbill
where: Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St, Eureka
what: Humboldt Republic presents a Cinco De Mayo Party with DJ Ofishial (local hip-hop). Ladies get in free, $5 for men, drink specials, t-shirt give-aways
who: Gay Glow Dance Party
when: May 5 – 10pm – $ – handbill
where: Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St, Eureka
what: Where’s Queer Bill presents Gay Glow Dance Party. Enter the Glowing Gay Boi Contest and win fabulous prizes. Free glow toys for the first 50 people. Music by DJ Ninja
who: Cinco De Mayo with DJ Jsun
when: May 5 – 10pm – $5 – handbill
where: Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St, Eureka
what: Cinco De Mayo with DJ Jsun and DJ Dub Cowboy - latin flavor and the Humboldt Shakedown for Cinco de Mayo. Don’t miss out on the 4 turntable action or the amazing tequila. Specials all night long, video, and more
who: Funky Full Moon II
when: May 5 – 9pm – $5 – handbill
where: Ocean Grove Lounge, 480 Patrick’s Point Dr, Trinidad
what: Funky Full Moon II (with a latin twist) Cinco De Mayo Dance Party. Latin, funk, soul, disco, and more. Mixed and matched by DJ Knutz, DJ Mantease, Matt N’ Adam, King Maxwell, and Jaymorg
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: Boss Levelz
when: May 4- 10pm – free
where: Toby and Jack’s, 764 9th St, Arcata
what: Boss Levelz with itchieFingaz and Masta Shredda
itchieFingaz (YouTube)
