Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Arcata. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Arcata for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Arcata too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Arcata.
## Art Events in Arcata - **Event Name**: Comedy l Jerry Wayne Longmire - **Description**: Jerry Wayne Longmire is a veteran stand-up comic, original viral content creator, and well-known internet personality. A seasoned performer based out of Houston, Jerry performs for the troops overseas, delivers dynamic sets in intimate comedy club setting - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 20 - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/comedy-l-jerry-wayne-longmire/200030565023709 - **Venue**: 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80OGEwZGJhOWMzNjVlZjRmYWRjZWY3Mjc0OWYxZjhiZmRjMjUyMmE3MWRjZWFlYWVhZDBmYTg4YjEwNzAxYWUxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgxODg3Nzc.avif - **Categories**: comedy, art, entertainment, performances, contests, theatre, storytelling - **Event Name**: House of Tarot Oct. 23, 2026 in Arcata, CA - **Description**: House of Tarot is a theatrical ritual dance experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.About this EventHouse of Tarot is a theatrical ritual dance experience that will keep you on the edge o - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/house-of-tarot-oct-23-2026-in-arcata-ca/100002000197629955 - **Venue**: Arcata Playhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lZTczNDBlMThhMDFiZjllMzI1NWE1MzA1ODJmN2RjMWI0MTg0ZDg1MjMzOTM0ZWQyMGI2ZWQ5NTBhNjgxOWU1LXJpbWctdzYwMC1oMjUwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4OTAyMDA2OA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Pastels on the Plaza - **Description**: Join us for a vibrant celebration of art, creativity, and community while supporting Northcoast Children’s Services! During this one-of-a-kind event, local artists transform sponsor-purchased sidewalk squares into stunning works of chalk art, bringing th - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 77 - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 am (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/pastels-on-the-plaza/200030733258734 - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84MDU1MDNiNjJiMDg3Zjc1OTUxM2MxMzc2NjgwMGNiZTIxODMwOWVkNWRlYTI2ZDliOTY0ZjU0ZTA2MDRhMzhjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc4OC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDI3MDAxNA.avif - **Categories**: art, kids, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Shut Up And Write - **Description**: D.I.Y. ART is now hosting California's Northern-most Shut Up And Write series every Monday evening from 7-9PM at the Dead Reckoning Tavern in Arcata. Reserve your spot on this link: https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2uK2PJwf00 - **Date**: Mon Sep 28 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Sep 28 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/shut-up-and-write/200030731509342 - **Venue**: Dead Reckoning Tavern - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wMjQ0ODNiYzg5ODU1ZTdjMTlhNjA2MTYxMzMxZTdhZWFiZGQ1MGVkNGE4YWM0YWM4MjM5ODQ3NTJhZGFhNzE5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMTAtZGM4OGI4YzgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTAyMjg2MjE.avif - **Categories**: Art ## Trending Events in Arcata - **Event Name**: “Embrace” a Microdose &Yoga Nidra Sound Journey - **Description**: EMBRACEA Microdose Yoga Nidra + Sound Healing JourneyJoin us for an evening of gentle exploration as we move from activation into deep rest, creating space to listen inward and reconnect with the body.Frid - **Venue**: Arcata - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6ab5c02c29211.jpg - **Event Name**: Lumberjack Weekend Block Party - **Description**: Join us for one of Cal Poly Humboldt’s most anticipated traditions—the 2026 Lumberjack Weekend Block Party—on Saturday, October 10, from 4:00–9:00 PM! Set against the vibrant backdrop of campus, this year’s Block Party brings together an unforgettable li - **Venue**: 1 Harpst Street, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8afaf7410e884cc90e695a5f6cc33677ea2b8618d8f5c50b19e622da17000dd5-rimg-w1200-h675-dc184838-gmir?v=1787630514 - **Event Name**: The Altons, Thee Sinseers in Arcata - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Thee Sinseers Live at Humboldt State University on Saturday, October 10, 2026! 🎤 The countdown has begun! Thee Sinseers is taking over Humboldt State University on Saturday, October 10, 2026 - **Venue**: Humboldt State University - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/015adda0-59de-11f1-9cc0-c1334642bbae-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1a1a1a-gmir.webp?v=1779894546 - **Event Name**: The Arcata Afterlife - Halloween Dance Party - **Description**: Get your spooky groove on at The Arcata Afterlife – the ultimate Halloween dance bash in town!About this EventThe Arcata Afterlife - Halloween Dance PartyThe Arcata Afterlife brings together local live music, - **Venue**: Froth - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f1b920dd72a3bb39e03c151511d8b9f273ad3c86fd1897c4e7441de80e2b24ff-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789390870 - **Event Name**: Comedy l Jerry Wayne Longmire - **Description**: Jerry Wayne Longmire is a veteran stand-up comic, original viral content creator, and well-known internet personality. A seasoned performer based out of Houston, Jerry performs for the troops overseas, delivers dynamic sets in intimate comedy club setting - **Venue**: 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/48a0dba9c365ef4fadcef72749f1f8bfdc2522a71dceaeaead0fa88b10701ae1-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc080808-gmir?v=1788188777 - **Event Name**: Sunny Brae Porchfest 2026 - **Description**: Sunny Brae will be hosting our third annual PorchFest, and yours truly will be operating a stage at the end of Beverly Drive. Porchfest is a community-driven, family-friendly music festival where local musicians perform on front porches and lawns of home - **Venue**: 1636 Beverly Dr, Arcata, CA 95521-6549, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b265e98465f56527921dc2c24f838e09507306c47fd81da59d370a10a08d267a-rimg-w1000-h400-dcd8d8c8-gmir?v=1788619440 - **Event Name**: Last Dinosaurs in Arcata - **Description**: 🎤 Join Last Dinosaurs LIVE at Arcata Theatre Lounge on Wednesday, October 14, 2026! 🎤 Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Last Dinosaurs is coming to Arcata Theatre Lounge on Wedne - **Venue**: Arcata Theatre Lounge - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/29ec5ed0-6db9-11f1-980e-39e44e9692a8-rimg-w1200-h675-dc91adbb-gmir.webp?v=1782077746 - **Event Name**: PUNK, ALT, & HORROR w/ The Smashed Glass // Berk & the Jerx // Jon Q Public // Dumpster Puppies - **Description**: 🤘PUNK, ALT & HORROR NIGHT🩸 🏟️ The Miniplex @ Richards’ Goat 🗓️ Oct 2, 2026 ✅ 21+ Only 🕰️ 9PM 🎟️ $12 adv / $15 at the door 🎡 Punk, ALT, & Horror themed event 🪩 Performances by: -The Smashed Glass -Berk & the Jerx -Jon Q Public -Dumpster Pu - **Venue**: The Miniplex - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b9a8c7a896b9c3cbf7e66e401a26e40e1197f5105f08315c258d7121badf9296-rimg-w1080-h1080-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1788568098 - **Event Name**: 6th Annual Redwood Region Economic Summit - **Description**: The Redwood Coast Region Economic Summit returns October 1–2, 2026, at the Arcata Community Center with this year’s theme: Rural Innovation: Build, Connect, Grow. This annual two-day gathering brings together leaders, businesses, and community members fr - **Venue**: Arcata Community Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/997e83e600b3fa5a9853f92b6cc192ca922ade83ac89565dc1168a24f4c9ae54-rimg-w1200-h675-dc5878e8-gmir?v=1788734614 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Arcata](https://allevents.in/arcata/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Arcata](https://allevents.in/arcata/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in September in Arcata](https://allevents.in/arcata/art--september) - [Art Events in October in Arcata](https://allevents.in/arcata/art--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Arcata? - **A:** Comedy l Jerry Wayne Longmire (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521), House of Tarot Oct. 23, 2026 in Arcata, CA (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Arcata Playhouse), Pastels on the Plaza (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 am at Arcata Plaza), Shut Up And Write (Mon Sep 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dead Reckoning Tavern). - **Q**: What are the top free Art events in Arcata? - **A:** House of Tarot Oct. 23, 2026 in Arcata, CA (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Arcata Playhouse). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Arcata today September 28, 2026? - **A:** Shut Up And Write (Mon Sep 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dead Reckoning Tavern). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Arcata this weekend October 2–4, 2026? - **A:** Comedy l Jerry Wayne Longmire (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521), Pastels on the Plaza (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 am at Arcata Plaza). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Arcata in September 2026? - **A:** Shut Up And Write (Mon Sep 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dead Reckoning Tavern). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Arcata? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Arcata on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Arcata? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Arcata? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Arcata include 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521, Arcata Playhouse, Arcata Plaza. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Arcata? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Arcata include Arcata Theatre Lounge, Zoe Jakes, Pastels on the Plaza. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Arcata? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Arcata. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Explore Events in Nearby Cities - [Arts events in Eureka](https://allevents.in/eureka-ca/art) - [Events in Bayside](https://allevents.in/bayside) - [Events in Blue Lake](https://allevents.in/blue-lake) - [Events in McKinleyville](https://allevents.in/mckinleyville) - [Events in Eureka](https://allevents.in/eureka-ca) - [Events in Trinidad](https://allevents.in/trinidad) - [Events in Loleta](https://allevents.in/loleta) - [Events in Fortuna](https://allevents.in/fortuna-ca) - [Events in Ferndale](https://allevents.in/ferndale-ca)