# Events & Things To Do in Arcata in May 2026 | AllEvents.in

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Arcata. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Arcata.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
- **Type**: time_filter

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Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in [CITY] and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in [CITY] in May [YEAR] for you.

## May Events in Arcata

- **Event Name**: Masters of the Steel Drum – 40th Anniversary Celebration
  - **Description**: Join us for the 40th anniversary of the Cal Poly Humboldt Calypso Band, founded by Dr. Eugene Novotney. Special guests include steelpan virtuoso Liam Teague, acclaimed artist and educator Dr. Josanne Francis, and young prodigy Jaden Teague-Núñez.

The ban
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/masters-of-the-steel-drum-40th-anniversary-celebration/200028798495537
  - **Venue**: John Van Duzer Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Legend Zeppelin | Arcata Theatre Lounge | Arcata, CA
  - **Description**: The ONLY band that can take you back to 1969 and give you the experience of SEEING Led Zeppelin right in front of you, coming to Arcata, May 15th.

Don't miss this opportunity to see the only band with the equipment, attitude and musicianship of Led Zeppe
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/legend-zeppelin-|-arcata-theatre-lounge-|-arcata-ca/200029857732739
  - **Venue**: Arcata Theatre Lounge
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Atalanta 5 mile and 2 mile race
  - **Description**: Atalanta's Victory Run is held on Mother's Day, Sunday May 10th 2026, at 10am
2 mile and 5 mile courses start and finish at the Arcata Co-op
Runners, walkers, and strollers welcome. 
Race proceeds support the Breast and GYN Health Project. 
For registrati
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  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/atalanta-5-mile-and-2-mile-race/200029410098306
  - **Venue**: North Coast Co-op
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  - **Categories**: sports, workshops, health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Protoje & The Indiggnation: The Reggae Invasion
  - **Description**: Get ready to vibe with Protoje & The Indiggnation live, bringing pure reggae fire to the stage!About this EventGet ready for Protoje & The Indiggnation: The Reggae Invasion!
  - **Date**: Mon May 11 2026 at 08:30 am – Mon May 11 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/protoje-and-the-indiggnation-the-reggae-invasion/100001986372465516
  - **Venue**: Arcata Theatre Lounge
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  - **Price**: USD 39
  - **Categories**: reggae
- **Event Name**: LEFTÖVER CRACK at Rampart With La Pobreska and Spaceman Bob
  - **Description**: Get ready to rage with LEFTÖVER CRACK, La Pobreska, and Spaceman Bob live at Rampart—punk vibes all night!About this EventLEFTÖVER CRACK at RampartGet ready for an epic night in person
  - **Date**: Wed May 13 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed May 13 2026 at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/leftÖver-crack-at-rampart-with-la-pobreska-and-spaceman-bob/100001984574813691
  - **Venue**: RampArt Indoor Skate Park Arcata
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  - **Price**: USD 23
- **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Dancing in the Rain Gala
  - **Description**: Enjoy a decadent buffet by Lost Coast Catering, followed by a captivating performance by Young & Lovely. Doors open at 5:30 PM, with an evening designed to delight, inspire, and make a real difference.

This year’s theme honors resilience, timeless st
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 10:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/2nd-annual-dancing-in-the-rain-gala/200029615733948
  - **Venue**: Arcata Community Center
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- **Event Name**: Masters of the Steel Drum
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Masters of the Steel Drum, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Van Duzer Theatre in dynamic Arcata, CA, this
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/masters-of-the-steel-drum/2300029302221129
  - **Venue**: Van Duzer Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Leftover Crack
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Leftover Crack, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of RampArt Indoor Skate Park Arcata in vibrant Arcata, CA, this
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/leftover-crack/2300029807796935
  - **Venue**: RampArt Indoor Skate Park Arcata
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: First Ever Stars Arcata Punk Show
  - **Description**: For the first time in known history, Stars Hamburgers in Arcata will host a punk show on Sunday, May 3rd featuring local punk bands!About this EventOn Sunday, May 3rd, you are invited to attend to FIRST EVER punk show at
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/first-ever-stars-arcata-punk-show/100001986576337302
  - **Venue**: Stars Hamburgers Arcata
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 18
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music
- **Event Name**: Mixer at NorCal Casas
  - **Description**: Join us for a Mixer!
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  - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/mixer-at-norcal-casas/200029391017325
  - **Venue**: NorCal Casas
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## Trending Events in Arcata

- **Event Name**: Parting of the Clouds Sound Journey
  - **Description**: Parting of the Clouds: Sacred Witnessing of the Light WithinMicro-dose, Yoga Nidra, &Sound Healing JourneyApril is a time of opening and rooting to Earth’s rhythm. A time of gazing at the seeds we are
  - **Venue**: Om Shala Yoga
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- **Event Name**: Mermaids @ Arcata Oyster Festival
  - **Description**: *NOT a Mendocino Mermaids sponsored event*

Sat Jun 13 — Arcata Oyster Festival
https://www.oysterfestival.org/

Arcata Plaza, 700 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521.
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Masters of the Steel Drum – 40th Anniversary Celebration
  - **Description**: Join us for the 40th anniversary of the Cal Poly Humboldt Calypso Band, founded by Dr. Eugene Novotney. Special guests include steelpan virtuoso Liam Teague, acclaimed artist and educator Dr. Josanne Francis, and young prodigy Jaden Teague-Núñez.

The ban
  - **Venue**: John Van Duzer Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Cannifest 2026
  - **Description**: CANNIFEST 2026: Back to the Roots
September 12–13, 2026 | Arcata Ball Park | Arcata, CA

Cannifest returns to Arcata for a two-day, community-driven festival experience. From the high-energy Main Stage to the Unity Stage, comedy and art lounges, education
  - **Venue**: Arcata Ball Park
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- **Event Name**: An Evening with Grateful Shred at Arcata Theatre Lounge
  - **Description**: Grateful Shred, tribute to Grateful Dead, is coming to Arcata Theatre Lounge on February 1st!
  - **Venue**: 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521
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- **Event Name**: SPARKED Free Day Party
  - **Description**: Come join us for our annual free 4/20 celebration day party!! 
Beats, Bbq, and Togetherness at the usual spot!

DJs

JEDX 
(Music Marks the Spot, InStereo Recordings, Bay Area)

WILLOW 
(Higher Conscience, Hops n House, Bay Area)

PRETZ
(Arcane Artists)
  - **Venue**: Arcata, CA
- **Event Name**: Mad River Market - Free Community Fair
  - **Description**: Mad River Market Returns to Green Spiral Farm on April 18

Arcata, CA – Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for the return of the beloved Mad River Market at Green Spiral Farm.

On April 18th from 12–7 PM, the farm transforms into a vibrant cel
  - **Venue**: Green Spiral Farm
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- **Event Name**: Agent Orange, The Drowns in Arcata
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Agent Orange is Live at TBA on Saturday, June 13, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Agent Orange is hitting TBA on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and with chart-topping hits like
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- **Event Name**: Arcata Fairy Festival 2026 - Tidal Dreams
  - **Description**: Arcata Fairy Festival 2026: Sunday, June 28 at Arcata Plaza. Save the date! More details will be coming soon, and before you know it we'll be inviting artists, dreamers, sponsors, collaborators. Our theme: Tidal Dreams :-)
Message us or email arcatafairyf
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top May events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Masters of the Steel Drum – 40th Anniversary Celebration (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm at John Van Duzer Theatre), Legend Zeppelin | Arcata Theatre Lounge | Arcata, CA (Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Arcata Theatre Lounge), Atalanta 5 mile and 2 mile race (Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am at North Coast Co-op), Protoje & The Indiggnation: The Reggae Invasion (Mon May 11 2026 at 08:30 am at Arcata Theatre Lounge), LEFTÖVER CRACK at Rampart With La Pobreska and Spaceman Bob (Wed May 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at RampArt Indoor Skate Park Arcata).
- **Q**: How can I find May events in Arcata?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming May 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 May 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 May events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in Arcata include John Van Duzer Theatre, Arcata Theatre Lounge, North Coast Co-op.
- **Q**: What is the price range for May events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Prices for May events in Arcata range from USD 23 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Arcata include Cal Poly Humboldt Presents, Legend Zeppelin, Six Rivers Running Club (SRRC).
- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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