Join us for First Saturday Night Arts Alive, a monthly celebration of arts and culture in downtown Eureka, happening on the first Saturday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m.! Experience the vibrant atmosphere as galleries, museums, theaters, bars, and restaurants extend their hours to offer a unique night of art, performances, food, and entertainment. Stroll through art exhibits, enjoy live music, and discover local creativity while enjoying the best that Eureka’s businesses have to offer.

Whether you’re an art lover or simply looking for a lively night out, this event is sure to be a fantastic experience!

ARTISTS & MUSICIANS: Would you like to showcase your art or music at Arts Alive? Let us know you’re interested by filling out this form!

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July 5, 2025 | 6-9 P.M.

FIRST SATURDAY NIGHT ARTS ALIVE July 5th, from 6 to 9 p.m. Experience the vibrant atmosphere as galleries, museums, theaters, bars, and restaurants extend their hours for your enjoyment.

**C STREET ARTS ALIVE FEST** C Street (Second – Third Sts.) Guest artists, musicians performance groups, food trucks and more!

4th STREET MERCANTILE 215 Fourth St. Various artists.

40° North Gallery 320 2nd St., Suite  #102

707 BAR 200 First St. Drink specials. Open until 2:00 a.m. 

AMERICAN  INDIAN ART AND GIFT SHOP 240 F St.

ART CENTER FRAME SHOP 616 Second St. Sandra Henry, Sara Starr, Lynne Bryan, and Judy Lachowsky, watercolors.

ART CENTER SPACE 620 Second St. Various local artists.

BELLE STARR 405 2nd St. Christina Swingdler, jewelry. 

BLUE OX BOUTIQUE 515 Second St. Music by Firesign, classic and alternative rock. Salty B. Baking, cookies.

THE BODEGA  215 F St. 

BUTTONS 621 Third St.

BY NIEVES :: HANDMADE NATURAL SKINCARE 308 Second St. 

C STREET STUDIOS 208 C St. Various artists. 

CANVAS + CLAY STUDIO 325 Second St. Pop-up Exhibition – “Imaginary Realms,” David Caylor, acrylic painting, sculpture.

CIARA’S IRISH SHOP 334 Second St. 

CLARKE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 240 E St

DA GOU ROU LOUWI’ CULTURAL CENTER 417 Second St., Suite 101 Rebeca Raquel Cuevas Rosas, oil painting, acrylic painting, and mixed media.  Current exhibit: Kaghuqawi’ (Necklaces). The exhibit features locally made necklaces, shells, beads, and the creations of the youth themselves. Come on by and learn the cultural uses of shells, trade routes, uses in ceremonial regalia and everyday adornment. This exhibit was curated by youth docents: Alicia Davis, Janie Jones, Thomas Smith, Brian Mead Jr. 

DICK TAYLOR CRAFT CHOCOLATE 1ST & E Sts. 

THE EPITOME GALLERY 420 Second St. “9th Annual Skateboard Art Fundraiser,” group show with dozens of local artists creating art on skateboards. Art skateboards are created by fabulous artists and for sale or auction at The Epitome Gallery for the month of July. All proceeds buy skateboards and helmets that are donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters, CASA, Teen Center and local schools. This fundraiser has donated 250+ skateboards. Music by DJ Goldylocks.

EUREKA BOOKS 426 Second St. 

FAMILIA CAFÉ 525 Second St.

FRIENDS OF SOUND 412 Second St. Elizabeth Gohr, live music photography, vintage music poster art. 

GOOD RELATIONS 329 Second St. “Modern Erotica”, Zach Macias, paintings in a variety of media.

HCAR / CANVAS + CLAY STUDIO 272 C St. Various artists.

HISTORIC EAGLE HOUSE 139 Second St. Music by DJ Marjo Lak & DJ Gabe Pressure, 7pm-10pm in the Clubhouse – $5.

THE HOOD 621 5th St. “Historic Fighter Jets,” Howard Rutherford, oil painting.

HUMBOLDT ARTS COUNCIL 636 F St. Sponsored by Redwood Capital Bank. 2025 is a banner year for the Humboldt Arts Council and MGMA, it is the Museum’s silver anniversary – 25 years! We invite you to join us throughout the year as we celebrate 25 Years Together! William Thonson, Flyod Bettiga & Knight Galleries “Beyond Photography,” Suk Choo Kim, photography. Anderson Gallery “Requisitioning Freedom,” indigenous Califronia artists – embracing identity, overcoming colonialism, fighting for our future. Through drawing, painting, and making ceremonial objects, artists can confront and process intergenerational trauma, reclaim identity, and share their voices. MGMA Performance Rotunda Mister Moonbeam, performance. A musical John Henry, pitting the limits of human dexterity against the rise of AI music. An entertainer. The kind of person that would build custom instruments and spend a decade learning to play them with his feet. Characterized as “approximately Pop Music”, Mister Moonbeam will delight us with selections performed on Bass, Drums, Guitar, Vocals, and a Magic Flute, possibly. Described as a wizard, his music is more of a subconscious compulsion than a tangible inspiration. Museum Store/Permanent Collection Gallery Visit the Museum Store for a selection of gifts and merchandise inspired by the artwork on view by Morris Graves, Glenn Berry, Melvin Schuler, and Romano Gabriel. The Museum Store carries a wide selection of posters, contemporary art books, cards, exhibition catalogs, children’s books, note pads, tote bags, jewelry, scarves, felted products, and artsy coffee mugs. Humboldt Arts Council Members receive a 10% discount on all merchandise in the store. Homer Balabanis Gallery/Humboldt Artist Gallery Venture into the Humboldt Artist Gallery in the Morris Graves Museum of Art—the perfect place to find that unique, original gift. The gallery features many exceptional Humboldt County artists currently working in our region.  Designed as an artist cooperative, the gallery features local artists working in a variety of media from representational and abstract paintings, prints, jewelry, photographs, and ceramics. Members of the Humboldt Artist Gallery include Vicki Barry, Julia Bednar, Jody Bryan, Allison Busch-Lovejoy, Jim Lowry, Paul Rickard, Patricia Sundgren-Smith, Sara Starr, Kim Reid, and Claudia Lima.

HUMBOLDT ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 220 First St. “Primordial Expression,” Loren Wheeler of Black Trail Art, oil painting, charcoal.

HUMBOLDT BAY COFFEE CO. 526 Opera Alley Christopher Dmise, acrylic painting, mixed media, spray paint. Music by The Deckhands, folk/country. Serving free, freshly brewed coffee.

HUMBOLDT BAY PROVISIONS 205 G St. Fresh oysters harvested fresh in the morning.

HUMBOLDT CRAFT SPIRITS Corner of Sixth & C St. “Art Expresses”, Sherry Sharp, photography and watercolors.

HUMBOLDT HERBALS 300 Second St.  

HUMBOLDT MERCANTILE 123 F St. 

INK PEOPLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS-BRENDA TUXFORD GALLERY 422 First St. Eureka (Co-located with the Humboldt County Visitors Bureau) 

JILLYBEANS EMPORIUM 723 Third St. 

K.CO. INTERIORS 612 Second St. Marcelle Olsen, Mosaic. Adore & Joy Permanent Jewelry. Big Island Kine 4-9pm

KAPTAIN’S QUARTERS 517 F St. Radio Clash performance. DJs Red, Dirt an Zero One, featuring  punk, indie, new wave, and ska music. 

LAND OF LOVELY 127 F St. 

LITTLE SHOP OF HERS 416 Second St. Seana Burden, acrylic painting, pen & ink, glitter. 

LIVING DOLL VINTAGE BOUTIQUE & GALLERY 239 G St. “Fairy Festival Fashion Show”, fashion show at 7pm. Showcasing looks you can wear to fairy festival July 27, 2025 we will also feature wedding looks, fun looks for the rest of summer and a peek at fall fashions !!

LOS BAGELS 403 Second St. 

LOST COAST BREWERY & CAFE 617 Fourth St. Randy Spicer, paintings.

MAKER’S APRON CREATIVE REUSE 317 E St. Drop-in crafting.

MANY HANDS GALLERY 438 Second St. Featuring the work of over 40 local artists and handmade treasures from around the globe. 

MENDENHALL STUDIOS 215 C St. Mendenhall features a variety of artists using different mediums.

THE MITCHELL GALLERY 425 Snug Alley Local women artists, photography, oil painting, acrylic painting drawings, mixed media, and ceramics.

MOCA HUMBOLDT 204 Fourth St. 

MODERN FINDS 211 G St.

NORTH COAST DANCE 426 F St.

OLD TOWN ART GALLERY 417 Second St. Guest Artist Nichole McKinney, Clay Art Featured Artist, Gallery Member: Mike Pixley, Fine Wood Artist. Various artists, photography, oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolors, pen & ink, charcoal, drawings, sculpture, textile, mixed media, woodworking, jewelry, and sculpture.

OLD TOWN INK LAB 212 G St. 

OLD TOWN COFFEE & CHOCOLATES 211 F St. Various artists. Live music.

OTTO + OLIVE 117 F St. 

PEARL LOUNGE 507 Second St.

PHATSY KLINE’S PARLOR AND LOUNGE 139 Second St. Music by DJ Marjo Lak & DJ Gabe Pressure, 7pm-10pm in the Clubhouse – $5.

PHOSPHENE 426 Third St. “Lost and Found,” Kelsey Owens, sculpture, textiles, illustration, and jewelry.

PROPER WELLNESS CENTER 517 Fifth St. “Dansky Takeover,” Dansky, textile.

PROUD DRAGON GAMES 219 D St. Yilai-Dielaun Joint Declaration, acrylic painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

RAMONE’S BAKERY & CAFE 209 E St. Claudia Lima, oil painting.

RACHEL SCHLUETER 208 C St. and Hall Gallery 

RADIO PARADISE 531 Third St.  

REDWOOD ART ASSOCIATION 603 F St. “67th Summer Exhibition – In honor of Julia Bednar,” a judged member exhibition. 

REDWOOD COAST MUSEUM OF CINEMA 235 F St. 

REDWOOD DISCOVERY MUSEUM 612 G St. Kids Alive! 5:30 pm-8pm This is a drop-off program for children aged 3.5 – 12 years. Kids can enjoy crafts, science activities, pizza, and uninhibited museum fun! Enjoy Arts Alive while the kiddos have the time of their lives!! $20/child or $17 for members. Must be confidently potty-trained.

REDWOOD MUSIC MART 511 F St. Music by Four for Jazz, jazz.

RESTAURANT FIVE ELEVEN 511 Second St. Anna Sofia Amezcua and Jamie Pavlich Walker. Acrylic painting and Collage.  

ROSEBUD HOME GOODS 213 F St. 

SAILOR’S GRAVE TATTOO 138 Second St. Tattoo art. 

SAVAGE HENRY 415 5th St. Comedy.

SCHLUETER GALLERY 330 Second St. “New Works,”,Stock Schlueter, oil painting. Music by Anna Hamilton, acoustic.

SEAMOOR’S 212 F St. Novelty toys.

SIDEWALK GALLERY at Ellis Art & Engineering 401 Fifth St. “Mountain and Sea,” Melissa Marrone.

SISTERS CLOTHING COLLECTIVE 328 Second St. Momma Baked, a local Humboldt home kitchen bakery specializing in inclusion sourdough loaves & sourdough chocolate chip cookies, will have her delicious wares available.  Spend $15 in store and get $2 off a loaf!  Wash it down with Easy Squeezy Lemonade outside the shop! 

THE SPEAKEASY 411 Opera Alley Music by Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band, Playing indoors from 8-11 pm. 21+ only. No cover. 

STUDIO 424 424 Third St. “Ain’t No California Without You,” Nicolette Reinsmith, oil painting, drawings.

TIDAL GALLERY 339 Second St. “Sea Collage,” John Gibbons.

VIDA SANA STUDIO 325 Second St. 

VIXEN 622 Second St. 

THE WINE CELLAR 407 Second St. 

TULIP 128 E St. 

TWO STREET ART LAB 527 Second St. 

ZENO’S CURIOUS GOODS 320 Second St. Suite 1B  “Scary Monsters and Super Creeps,” Stevo Vidnovic, pen and ink, drawings, and sculpture.

ZUMBIDO GIFTS 410 Second St. “Telephone Wire Bowls from South Africa”, Zulu artisans, mixed media.

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