Pump Your Brakes

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on September 4, 2014 at 1:00PM

Why speed when you can slow down and let the people get a good look? During Cruz'n Eureka, the white-walled, chrome-plated annual fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods, drivers will be showing off their wheels all over town (free attendance).

Leave Your Mark on Ocean Night

by Grant Scott-Goforth on September 4, 2014 at 12:29PM

If you were hot to see Wiremark, as the Journal had erroneously named tonight's Ocean Night film, tough. The actual title is Watermark, and it's a painterly exploration of how humankind has shaped and been shaped by water. 

Around Humboldt County

by Bob Doran on September 3, 2014 at 12:59PM

Tonight's Setlist: Two Reasons to Leave the House

by Jennifer Savage on August 31, 2014 at 7:41PM

The sun's going down soon and you're wondering how to make the most of your Sunday night? You've two options.

Where There's Smoke

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on August 29, 2014 at 2:00PM

Are you still recovering from Hops in Humboldt? Try a hair of the dog that bit you over at the Mateel Community Center and its SoHum Brew Fest and Barbecue Smoke-off on Sunday, Aug. 31 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tonight's Setlist: Get Ripped

by Jennifer Savage on August 29, 2014 at 12:04PM

There's this, the slightly mysterious Watercolor Paintings and Void Boys at the Birdhouse show...

Around Humboldt County

by Bob Doran on August 27, 2014 at 2:28PM

Weeell, Isn't That Special?

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on August 27, 2014 at 2:25PM

If you remember the heady days of '80s stand-up (black blazer, light jeans, big sneakers), then Saturday Night Live alum Dana Carvey likely sent some kind of beverage out your nose. See him grab the mic again at the Van Duzer Theater on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m.

Joke's on You

by Henry Ellis on August 26, 2014 at 8:00AM

The comedy scene in Humboldt is growing at breakneck speed and the folks at Savage Henry Magazine want to keep that momentum going. The third annual Savage Henry Magazine Comedy Festival ($25 all-festival pass, $3-15 per show) is more than just an extremely long title; it's also a multi-town, poly-venue comedy explosion that spans an entire weekend.

Come on, Get Hoppy

by Henry Ellis on August 22, 2014 at 11:00AM

Fortuna is far enough inland that the sun beats down just a little harder. On a typical August afternoon, you can run through the sprinkler or take a dip in the above-ground pool.