The Basement

The Basement Come listen to music in the basement of the Jacoby Storehouse and enjoy some small bites and full bar

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting week ahead at The Basement! Join us for the Final Arcata Friday Night Market in t...
09/08/2026

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting week ahead at The Basement! Join us for the Final Arcata Friday Night Market in the Plaza, where you can kick off your weekend with great vibes. This Tuesday, dive into a world of real human music with Strange Meeting. On Thursday, get ready to groove to the smooth sounds of the Francis Vanek Quartet as they bring elegant jazz to our lounge. Then, don’t miss our Double Show on Friday—starting at 8:30 PM with Yacht Blooded followed by the epic Flashback Friday 90s featuring Anya Slayer & Zero at 10PM! And for Saturday, embrace your dark desires with THE RED ROOM! It’s going to be an unforgettable week at The Basement, so gather your friends and let’s make some memories!

We’re so excited it’s week three of the Arcata Friday Night Market on the Plaza! This week at The Basement, get ready fo...
09/01/2026

We’re so excited it’s week three of the Arcata Friday Night Market on the Plaza! This week at The Basement, get ready for music that will make you move - on Tuesday, don’t miss Strange Meeting bringing you that real human music vibe! Then on Thursday, enjoy the smooth sounds of The Alley Cats and their jazz ensemble. And you know you want to join us after the Market on Friday for TEMPLO, featuring the best in Tropical, Latin & Afro Beats with DJ Blancatron & Zero One – it’s going to be a party you won’t want to miss! Finally, on Saturday, rock out with Buddy Reed and Th’ Rip It Ups bringing you some fantastic blues rock! We can’t wait to see you!

We are buzzing with excitement as we dive into week two of the Arcata Friday Night Market on the Plaza! Join us througho...
08/24/2026

We are buzzing with excitement as we dive into week two of the Arcata Friday Night Market on the Plaza! Join us throughout the week for an incredible lineup – on Tuesday, get ready for Strange Meeting, bringing you real human music that will touch your soul. Then, Thursday is all about the Claire Bent Jazz Quintet, where a soulful jazz vocalist will transport you to another world. Don’t miss Friday, when we’ll be your post-market party spot for Crunk Funk, a driving funk organ quartet that’ll make you dance! And wrap up your week in style with Young & Lovely on Saturday, delivering a glamorous jazz experience you won’t forget! Come hang out with us, we can’t wait to see you there!

You know the songs, but now hear them live! Ticket to Ride returns to The Basement this Friday. So come on down for the ...
08/18/2026

You know the songs, but now hear them live! Ticket to Ride returns to The Basement this Friday. So come on down for the Market and stay for the dancing and singing all night long! 9PM-12AM, $5 Cover (21+)

It’s the return of the Arcata Friday Night Market on the Plaza, kicking off another exciting week at The Basement! Join ...
08/18/2026

It’s the return of the Arcata Friday Night Market on the Plaza, kicking off another exciting week at The Basement! Join us on Tuesday for an unforgettable night with Strange Meeting, bringing you real human music that hits the soul. On Thursday, prepare to be charmed by Beverly Twist & Ryan Roberts as they serenade you with their acoustic vintage jazz tunes. Then, don’t miss out on a fab night this Friday after the market with “Ticket to Ride,” a stellar tribute to The Beatles that’ll have you dancing and singing along! And finally, get ready to rock out on Saturday as STEREOTACTiX takes the stage, delivering all your favorite 80s rock and pop hits! We’ve got an epic lineup you won’t want to miss!

RLAD takes the stage again for a night of an incredible selection of jazz fusion tunes that will have you dancing and ro...
08/13/2026

RLAD takes the stage again for a night of an incredible selection of jazz fusion tunes that will have you dancing and rocking all night long. Doors at 7:30PM, music until 11PM, $5 Cover.

We’re thrilled to welcome all the new and returning students to The Basement! Get ready for an amazing week ahead! On Tu...
08/10/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome all the new and returning students to The Basement! Get ready for an amazing week ahead! On Tuesday, join us for Strange Meeting featuring real human music that will leave you vibing all night. Then on Thursday, don’t miss RLAD bringing you incredible Jazz Fusion! And let’s not forget about FLASHBACK FRIDAY 80s Edition on Friday night with DJ Anya Slayer, Zero One, and Tim Brown – it’s the perfect chance to take a break from unpacking and dance the night away! Just a heads up, we will be closed on Saturday for a private event. Can’t wait to see you all here!

We’re beyond excited to announce that we’ve been voted Humboldt’s Best Night Club and Best Place to Shake Your B***y, an...
08/04/2026

We’re beyond excited to announce that we’ve been voted Humboldt’s Best Night Club and Best Place to Shake Your B***y, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Join us for an unforgettable lineup this week: On Tuesday, get ready for Strange Meeting with real human music that will blow your mind. Thursday vibes will be set by The Alley Cats, an amazing local Jazz Ensemble. Then, Friday night is all about FIERCE, our epic q***r dance party that you won’t want to miss! And on Saturday, dive into THE RED ROOM, where we’ll be spinning goth, darkwave, techno, post-punk, EBM, and industrial tech. Come celebrate with us and let’s make some unforgettable memories together!

We have always focused on being a place for all of Humboldt and creating a space people enjoy. We are incredibly honored...
08/02/2026

We have always focused on being a place for all of Humboldt and creating a space people enjoy. We are incredibly honored and grateful to be voted the BEST NIGHT CLUB AND PLACE TO SHAKE YOUR B***Y!

We’re thrilled to announce an incredible lineup this week at The Basement! On Tuesday, we have the unique Strange Meetin...
07/28/2026

We’re thrilled to announce an incredible lineup this week at The Basement! On Tuesday, we have the unique Strange Meeting collaborative jazz performance that you won’t want to miss. Then, get ready for Thursday’s soul-stirring Claire Bent Jazz Quintet, featuring a captivating soulful jazz vocalist and ensemble that will have you swaying and dancing all night. Friday brings the Big 8, diving into Americana, Southern Soul, and New Orleans-style RnB that’s sure to get the good vibes flowing! Finally, Saturday closes out the week with the Elderberry Rust String Band, bringing you some unforgettable bluegrass tunes. Grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable week of live music and good times!

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780 7th Street
Arcata, CA
95521

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Wednesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 7:30pm - 12am
Friday 8:30pm - 1am
Saturday 8:30pm - 1am

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