# Theater Events, Live Performances In Arcata & Shows in Arcata

- **Subtitle**: Discover best of Arcata performances, theater events & musicals. Experience best of performing arts in Arcata & buy the tickets to the best of theatre events.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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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**: 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.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/mermaids-arcata-oyster-festival/200029853095710
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **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**: 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!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 190
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/an-evening-with-grateful-shred-at-arcata-theatre-lounge/200029742558317
  - **Venue**: 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Young & Lovely at The Basement!
  - **Description**: You want it, you got it, Lovelies! 💗🎶 Young & Lovely is coming back to The Basement and we’d love to bring YOU with us! Put it on your calendar, tell your friends, and meet us at the most happening jazz hub in Humboldt! 🎹🎺💃🎉
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 12:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/young-and-lovely-at-the-basement/200029933674855
  - **Venue**: The Basement
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **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**: 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**: 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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 100
  - **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**: Animal Jam - A Drag & Burlesque Show
  - **Description**: EXIT Theatre's DIVA Burlesque Presents Renegade Revue with "Animal Jam - A Drag & Burlesque Show"About this EventEXIT Theatre's DIVA Burlesque Presents Renegade Revue with "Animal Jam - A Drag & Burlesque Show" fe
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/animal-jam-a-drag-and-burlesque-show/100001986870093936
  - **Venue**: EXIT Theatre
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  - **Price**: USD 23
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, Entertainment, performances
- **Event Name**: Masters of the Steel Drum
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Masters of the Steel Drum, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Van Duzer Theatre nestled in bustling Arcata, CA, this event
  - **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**: Madeline Goldstein {synth pop/darkwave, los angeles} + The Red Room DJs
  - **Description**: Madeline Goldstein is a Los Angeles-based darkwave and synth-pop artist known for her ethereal dream-pop sound and dramatic 80s-inspired aesthetics. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she developed her musical identity in the city's DIY scene.
With local s
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/madeline-goldstein-synth-pop-darkwave-los-angeles-the-red-room-djs/200029910883537
  - **Venue**: 900 Samoa Blvd, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521
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  - **Categories**: Art, performances, Theatre, Entertainment

## 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**: Kinetic Grand Championship
  - **Description**: Now in its 57th year, this legendary North Coast tradition returns Memorial Day Weekend for three days of gloriously unhinged human-powered sculpture racing across 50+ miles of beaches, roads, & waterways, from Arcata to Ferndale. 

More than a race,
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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- **Event Name**: 4th of July Jubilee on the Plaza
  - **Description**: Join us for the 4th of July Jubilee on the Plaza!
If you are interested in vending, please fill out this form!
https://forms.gle/1VbcABbBpwPg8aeU6
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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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**: 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**: 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
  - **Venue**: Arcata Theatre Lounge
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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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Mermaids @ Arcata Oyster Festival (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:00 am at Arcata Plaza), Legend Zeppelin | Arcata Theatre Lounge | Arcata, CA (Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Arcata Theatre Lounge), An Evening with Grateful Shred at Arcata Theatre Lounge (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521), Young & Lovely at The Basement! (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Basement), 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**: What Performances events are happening in Arcata this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** An Evening with Grateful Shred at Arcata Theatre Lounge (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Arcata in April 2026?
  - **A:** An Evening with Grateful Shred at Arcata Theatre Lounge (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521), Young & Lovely at The Basement! (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Basement), Madeline Goldstein {synth pop/darkwave, los angeles} + The Red Room DJs (Wed Apr 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at 900 Samoa Blvd, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521).
- **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 Arcata Plaza, Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Arcata range from USD 23 to USD 39. 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 LimaSierra Mims, Legend Zeppelin, Arcata Theatre Lounge.
- **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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