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Fog Holler plays the Arcata Playhouse at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21.

Music Tonight: Wednesday, Aug. 21

By Collin Yeo on August 21, 2024 at 4:00AM

Here are two great shows in Arcata within walking distance of each other. Unfortunately, they both start at 7 p.m., and no one I know walks that fast, so you’ll have to pick one.

Music Tonight: Tuesday, Aug. 20

By Collin Yeo on August 20, 2024 at 4:00AM

It’s a quiet Tuesday, which is a great time to remind you of one of our regular hidden gem events, The Opera Alley Cats doing their jazzy thing over at the Speakeasy at 7 p.m. Bring some cash to tip the band and the bartender if you happen to imbibe.

Photos: NCJ's Best of Humboldt Party

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on August 19, 2024 at 2:41PM

The Journal's Best of Humboldt party at the Arcata Theatre Lounge Aug. 10 featured a little music from Best Vocalist Elle Penner, a little comedy by Best Stand-up Comedian Shannon Foster, local trivia hosted by our publisher Melissa Sanderson and plenty of celebration among the winners. Blessed as we were with good company and good lighting, here are some of our honored guests photographed by the Shootin' Gallery.

Comedy Tonight: Monday, Aug. 19

By Collin Yeo on August 19, 2024 at 4:00AM

Savage Henry Comedy Club presents Medicine, a show by host and producer Jane Alexandria, where a group of local comedians is encouraged to “grin and bear it” by telling stories of personal trauma and ameliorating the horror with laughter. Starting at 9 p.m., and for only $1 to get in, you can come hear all about it from the likes of Jessica Grant, Nic Castinola, Tosana Littlestar and others.

Music Tonight: Sunday, Aug. 18

By Collin Yeo on August 18, 2024 at 4:00AM

Local swing jazz/pop duo Swingo Domingo will be playing for any and all daytrippers who roll into the Fieldbrook Winery. Starting at noon, the music is technically free, but seating and refreshments require a reservation and a bit of moolah, menu items depending.

Music Tonight: Saturday, Aug. 17

By Collin Yeo on August 17, 2024 at 4:00AM

Indie pop band with local connections and roots The Ian Fays have been making music since the early ’00s, putting the group well-situated to claim a mantle of authenticity in the genre. Lending further credence claims of uniqueness are the duo leading the act, identical twin sisters Lizzie and Sara Fay, whose sound is accompanied by a fashion-sense that leans into the “human duet” aspect of identity.

Comedy Tonight: Friday, Aug. 16

By Collin Yeo on August 16, 2024 at 4:00AM

Kate Willett is a New York comedian whose career has been defined by the micro-meeting-the-macro, as a lot of her humor revolves around her personal life and its evolutions as the country and planet have descended into madness over the last several years. She first came onto my radar with an affectingly honest essay four years ago about her late partner Raghav Mehta and personal tragedy informing political change called “I Used to Hate Bernie Bros Until I Loved and Lost One.” She’s also a very funny and talented comedian with an excellent moral compass, qualities that are not often complimentary.

Music Tonight: Thursday, Aug. 15

By Collin Yeo on August 15, 2024 at 9:44AM

Here are a couple of free gigs to fill out your late-week, midsummer musical calendar. First up at 6 p.m. at Madaket Plaza, the summer concert series rolls on with Decades, a group that plays pop songs from over the years.

Music Tonight: Tuesday, Aug. 13

By Collin Yeo on August 13, 2024 at 4:00AM

It’s Taco Tuesday at Richards’ Goat, which means the place is open at 6 p.m. for dinner for those in the know. Two hours later in the attached Miniplex, you will find the musical stylings of Rushadicus the Cello Goblin, a guy with a cello who has turned his musical virtuosity into something whimsically out of pocket.

Photos: Return of ROTR

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on August 11, 2024 at 5:41PM

For the 35th year, Reggae on the River, which has seen its share of tumult and financial struggle, brought crowds, musicians, artists and vendors to a multi-day party on the North Coast after a five-year absence. From Aug. 2-4, reggae lovers returned to County Line Ranch for camping and live performances, hosted by the Mateel Community Center and Hot Milk Productions.

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