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

Humboldt style Funk, Soul and Rocklike only Bump Foundation can bring!
10/16/2026

Humboldt style Funk, Soul and Rocklike only Bump Foundation can bring!

We’re excited to share some incredible updates for this week at The Basement! Join us for an unforgettable night on Tues...
10/12/2026

We’re excited to share some incredible updates for this week at The Basement! Join us for an unforgettable night on Tuesday with Strange Meeting, bringing you real human music that’ll make you feel alive! Then, don’t miss out on Thursday when Elderberry Rust String Band takes the stage with their vibrant mix of folk, bluegrass, and Americana that’ll have you tapping your feet all night long. Get ready to groove on Friday as Bump Foundation lights up the dance floor with Humboldt-style funk, soul, and jazz that’s sure to keep you moving! Finally, cap off your weekends with a fantastic performance from Monument Road, Humboldt’s premier country band on Saturday! We’ve got your week covered with amazing vibes and fantastic live music – can’t wait to see you here!

We are beyond thrilled to celebrate three incredible years at The Basement! It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come in c...
10/12/2026

We are beyond thrilled to celebrate three incredible years at The Basement! It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come in creating a destination that you all call the best nightclub and the ultimate place to shake your b***y in Humboldt. A heartfelt thank you from Bill, Dillon, and the entire staff for your amazing support and all the unforgettable fun nights we’ve shared. We can’t wait to keep the good times rolling into 2027 and beyond! Cheers to more great memories together!

⚡ FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2000s & 2010s Edition ⚡Dust off your low-rise jeans, pull out your shutter shades, and party like it...
10/05/2026

⚡ FLASHBACK FRIDAY: 2000s & 2010s Edition ⚡

Dust off your low-rise jeans, pull out your shutter shades, and party like it’s the turn of the millennium!

FLASHBACK FRIDAY is back with the ultimate throwback celebration, delivering non-stop nostalgia from the defining eras of the 2000s and 2010s. Join us for a massive night of iconic pop anthems, rap & hip-hop bangers, and legendary club hits that ruled the charts and the dance floors.

🔥 THE LINEUP 🔥
Three heavy-hitters are taking over the decks to pack the dance floor with the ultimate soundtrack of your youth: DJs Anya Slayer, Zero One & ITCHIE FINGAZ!

Beat the line and save on cover! Entry is just $5 before 10:00 PM and bumps up to $10 after.

Tag your crew and let’s run it back! 💿✨

We’re super excited to share the lineup for this week at The Basement! Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we k...
10/05/2026

We’re super excited to share the lineup for this week at The Basement! Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we kick off Tuesday with Strange Meeting bringing you real human music, followed by an electrifying Jazz fusion night with RLAD on Thursday. Don’t miss Flashback Fridays as we take you on a nostalgia trip from the 2000s to 2010s, featuring the amazing DJs Anya Slayer, Zero One, and ITCHIE FINGAZ! Then, on Saturday, dive into the thrill of THE VAMPIRE’S BALL at THE RED ROOM with DJs Datura Prime, Zero One, and KREEPEEO spinning the night away. Finally, wrap up your weekend with the mesmerizing Duchess Burlesque presents SIGIL & SIGNS on Sunday. It’s going to be a week full of incredible vibes and unforgettable moments—can’t wait to see you there!

We’ve got an incredible week lined up at The Basement that you won’t want to miss! Join us on Tuesday for an unforgettab...
09/29/2026

We’ve got an incredible week lined up at The Basement that you won’t want to miss! Join us on Tuesday for an unforgettable Strange Meeting featuring real human music that’ll elevate your vibe. Then, get your groove on Thursday with The Alley Cats bringing the sultry sounds of jazz. Our Friday night is going to be a blast with GHOULS, GRRRLS, G**S & THEYS, complete with the amazing DJs Anya Slayer and Blancatron spinning beats that will keep you dancing! Please note that we’ll be closed on Saturday for a private event, but don’t fret—come back on Sunday for a special album release party with Luna Sofia and Daniel Nickerson, guaranteed to be a night to remember! Make sure you don’t miss out on any of this excitement!

We are looking for someone to join the team and setup/run sound for our Saturday night shows. If you have experience ple...
09/26/2026

We are looking for someone to join the team and setup/run sound for our Saturday night shows. If you have experience please reach out via DM or send a resume to [email protected]

Get ready to unleash your inner dancer throughout the week at The Basement! We have an amazing lineup that will get your...
09/21/2026

Get ready to unleash your inner dancer throughout the week at The Basement! We have an amazing lineup that will get your feet moving and your spirits soaring. Kick things off on Tuesday with Strange Meeting, bringing you that real human music vibe. Then, on Thursday, join us for the soulful sounds of the Claire Bent Jazz Quintet, you won’t want to miss this monthly staple. We’re turning up the energy again on Friday as Claire Bent returns with Citizen Funk, delivering high-energy Funk, Soul and R&B that’ll keep you grooving all night long! And to top it all off, Saturday is going to be unforgettable as Duchess Burlesque presents BROADLESQUE, a dazzling tribute to Broadway. Mark your calendars and get ready to dance the week away!

👻 Get ready to dance until the witching hour! 👻This Halloween, The Basement is turning into a haunted house of heavy bea...
09/17/2026

👻 Get ready to dance until the witching hour! 👻
This Halloween, The Basement is turning into a haunted house of heavy beats! Join us at Humboldt’s best night club for a killer Halloween Dance Party that will wake the dead.
DJs Anya Slayer and Zero One are taking over the stage, spinning spooky dance hits, dark club anthems, and your favorite haunting tracks all night long.
🕗 When: 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM
💵 Cover: $10
🔞 Age: 21+ only (ID required)
📍 Where: The Basement, Arcata
🎭 Costumes are highly encouraged! Dress to impress (or terrify). Bring your ghouls, grab a potion at the bar, and let’s make it a night to remember.
Tag your party crew below! 👇
TheBasementArcata SpookyBeats

We’re so excited to keep our stroll through the decades going strong at The Basement! This week, we’ve got an amazing li...
09/15/2026

We’re so excited to keep our stroll through the decades going strong at The Basement! This week, we’ve got an amazing lineup that you won’t want to miss: kick off your Tuesday with the sounds of Strange Meeting and their captivating real human music. Then, get ready for some soulful vibes on Thursday with the Piet Dalmolen Quartet bringing you soul Jazz. On Friday night, join us for 80s Retro Night featuring The Undercovers, Humboldt’s Premier Cover Band, perfect for reliving those nostalgic hits! And wrap up your weekend with FireSign on Saturday, rocking out with Classic & Alt Rock Hits. See you on the dance floor!

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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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