# Live Shows in Arcata | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Arcata — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: CAN'T BE TAMED - A Drag & Burlesque Show
  - **Description**: EXIT Theatre's DIVA Burlesque Presents Renegade Revue with "Can't Be Tamed - A Drag & Burlesque Show"About this EventEXIT Theatre's DIVA Burlesque Presents Renegade Revue with "Can't Be Tamed - A Drag & Burlesque
  - **Date**: Sat, 08 Aug at 08:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/cant-be-tamed-a-drag-and-burlesque-show/100001993111478084
  - **Venue**: EXIT Theatre
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  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Flynn Creek Circus at Creamery District
  - **Date**: Thu, 30 Jul – Sun, 09 Aug (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/flynn-creek-circus-at-creamery-district/2400030368893253
  - **Venue**: Creamery District
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## About

For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Arcata

- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 122
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/lumberjack-weekend-block-party/200030096369056
  - **Venue**: 1 Harpst Street, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, festivals, music, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Arcata Friday Night Market Week 1
  - **Description**: Join us for Week 1 of the Arcata Friday Night Market Series!
There will be over 80 vendors of all kinds, The Marching Lumberjacks will be parading down G Street to end on the center of the plaza, The Undercovers will be performing two sets, and we've got
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/arcata-friday-night-market-week-1/200030344478707
  - **Venue**: 780 7th Street, Unit 7, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521
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  - **Categories**: night-markets, performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: CAN'T BE TAMED - A Drag & Burlesque Show
  - **Description**: EXIT Theatre's DIVA Burlesque Presents Renegade Revue with "Can't Be Tamed - A Drag & Burlesque Show"About this EventEXIT Theatre's DIVA Burlesque Presents Renegade Revue with "Can't Be Tamed - A Drag & Burlesque
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/cant-be-tamed-a-drag-and-burlesque-show/100001993111478084
  - **Venue**: EXIT Theatre
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  - **Price**: USD 23
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Flynn Creek Circus at Creamery District
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 06 2026 (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/flynn-creek-circus-at-creamery-district/2400030368893253
  - **Venue**: Creamery District
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- **Event Name**: BROADLESQUE A burlesque tribute to Broadway!
  - **Description**: Come and join Duchess Burlesque for another evening of outstanding entertainment! We are paying tribute to BROADWAY! Our acts run the gambit! From sexy and sultry to funny and frivolous! Watch us sing, tap dance, belly dance, jazz dance and strip tease in
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/broadlesque-a-burlesque-tribute-to-broadway/200030434801506
  - **Venue**: The Basement
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, dance, music, belly-dance, calendar
- **Event Name**: The Sound of Music
  - **Description**: The iconic musical celebrating how our lives can be shaped by music feat. a full orchestra and generational community ensemble
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 07 2026 (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/the-sound-of-music/200030173883618
  - **Venue**: John Van Duzer Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment

## Trending Events in Arcata

- **Event Name**: North Country Fair - 52nd annual 2026!
  - **Description**: The 52nd Annual North Country Fair takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20, from 10 am to 6 pm at the Arcata Plaza. This free and family-friendly festival features almost 200 art and craft and food vendors, three music and entertainment st
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Arcata Friday Night Market Week 1
  - **Description**: Join us for Week 1 of the Arcata Friday Night Market Series!
There will be over 80 vendors of all kinds, The Marching Lumberjacks will be parading down G Street to end on the center of the plaza, The Undercovers will be performing two sets, and we've got
  - **Venue**: 780 7th Street, Unit 7, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521
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- **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
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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**: Rampart Skatepark Punk Show
  - **Description**: Come out to Rampart on 8/7/26 to see the last shows of local punk bands Hotel Riot & Pest! Something Wicked & Hell Bound Pound are joining!About this EventLocal bands Hotel Riot and Pest will be playing their last
  - **Venue**: RampArt Indoor Skate Park Arcata
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- **Event Name**: Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
  - **Description**: Friday, August 21st.
Pre-Show @ 7PM.  Movie Starts @ 8PM.
$8 Admission | $12 w/ Poster
Rated PG | Running Time: 1hr. 59min.
All Ages.
*Present in Japanese with English Subtitles*

Howl's Moving Castle (2004) "THE TWO LIVED THERE. Sophie, a young milliner,
  - **Venue**: 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521
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- **Event Name**: CAN'T BE TAMED - A Drag & Burlesque Show
  - **Description**: EXIT Theatre's DIVA Burlesque Presents Renegade Revue with "Can't Be Tamed - A Drag & Burlesque Show"About this EventEXIT Theatre's DIVA Burlesque Presents Renegade Revue with "Can't Be Tamed - A Drag & Burlesque
  - **Venue**: EXIT Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Humboldt Obon- 5th annual
  - **Description**: Obon is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors. Rinban Sakamoto, retired reverend for the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, will bless the Festival as he has for the past 4 years, and will share the stories and traditions of Ob
  - **Venue**: 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521-5794, United States
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Lumberjack Weekend Block Party (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1 Harpst Street, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521), Arcata Friday Night Market Week 1 (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 05:30 pm at 780 7th Street, Unit 7, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521), CAN'T BE TAMED - A Drag & Burlesque Show (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at EXIT Theatre), Flynn Creek Circus at Creamery District (Thu Aug 06 2026 at Creamery District), BROADLESQUE A burlesque tribute to Broadway! (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Basement).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Arcata this weekend August 7–9, 2026?
  - **A:** CAN'T BE TAMED - A Drag & Burlesque Show (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at EXIT Theatre), The Sound of Music (Fri Aug 07 2026 at John Van Duzer Theatre), CAN'T BE TAMED - A Drag & Burlesque Show (Sat, 08 Aug at 08:00 pm at EXIT Theatre).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Arcata in August 2026?
  - **A:** Arcata Friday Night Market Week 1 (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 05:30 pm at 780 7th Street, Unit 7, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521), CAN'T BE TAMED - A Drag & Burlesque Show (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at EXIT Theatre), Flynn Creek Circus at Creamery District (Thu Aug 06 2026 at Creamery District), The Sound of Music (Fri Aug 07 2026 at John Van Duzer Theatre), CAN'T BE TAMED - A Drag & Burlesque Show (Sat, 08 Aug at 08:00 pm at EXIT Theatre).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Arcata?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances 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 Performances 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 Performances events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Arcata include 1 Harpst Street, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521, 780 7th Street, Unit 7, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521, EXIT Theatre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Arcata range from USD 23 to USD 23. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Arcata include Cal Poly Humboldt Presents, Arcata Chamber of Commerce, EXIT Theatre.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Arcata.

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