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North Coast Open Studios 2026
North Coast Open Studios, a DreamMaker project of the Ink People, is an annual showcase of local artists and their art in Humboldt County who open their studios to the public, allowing art lovers a…
High Spirits and Higher Winds at the Kite Festival
Wind gusting from 20 to 30 mph and faster made for very challenging kite flying at the free, family-friendly fifth annual Redwood Coast Kite Festival and Artisan Fair held along the Humboldt Bay waterfront at…
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Music Tonight: Friday, May 22
Speaking of all-ages gigs, the Siren’s Song Tavern is hosting a dance night foreveryone at 8 p.m. tonight, featuring the mighty Makenu and DJ Amaru. A 10-spot willget you in the door, you dig?
Music Tonight: Thursday, May 21
Savage Henry Comedy Club is hosting the first Barnstitch Artist Collective fundraiser for the Ink People Dream Maker Project and queer BIPOC creative nonprofit. The all-ages punk show is at 7:30 p.m., with a suggested…
‘Devastation’
It was around 6 p.m. on May 4 when Registrar of Voters Juan Pablo Cervantes received the call. Staff members preparing drop boxes to begin accepting ballots the next day for the June primary had…
The White Rabbit
Sorry about the brief intro, but like Lewis Carroll’s running plot device, I’m late for the party. Have a great week. ThursdaySavage Henry Comedy Club is hosting the first Barnstitch Artist Collective fundraiser for the…
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