Humboldt State Mountain Bike Race Weekend
Lacks Creek Manegement Area / 7 a.m. / $35
Humboldt State Cycling hosts its annual mountain bike race at the freshly developed Lacks Creek trail system. The race will offer Cross Country, Super D, Short track, and Downhill for collegiate and non-collegiate racers.
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Local Math Conference
McKinleyville Middle School / 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / $35 / $50 full day conference / 18+
The California Math Council Far North (CMCFN) is excited to announce that its 2015 conference keynote speaker is Dr. Jo Boaler, one of Stanford University’s premier professors and an internationally honored researcher in mathematics education.
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Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking
Humboldt State University, Center Activities / 9 a.m. / $210
This course focuses on developing paddling skills and safety to get you started on whitewater kayaking.
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Taijiquan & Qigong
Paul Gales Chinese Martial Arts Association / 9 a.m.-noon / $50 / $50 weekend / $15 session / 18+
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Women’s Backpacking Trip
Humboldt State University, Center Activities / 9 a.m. / $90
Join us for a backpacking outing specifically catered to women! This trip is ideal for those looking for a chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of the wilderness with an opportunity to make friends with like-minded ladies.
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Humboldt Coastal Nature Center Restoration
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Volunteers will be removing invasive plants and making room for more native plant diversity. Tools, gloves and snacks provided.
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Introduction to Sea Kayaking 101
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / $50
The North Coast has some of the most scenic and pristine coastlines available for sea kayaking, and our experienced and professional instructors can give you the skills and confidence to be able to explore some of it on your own.
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Learn How To Stand Up Paddle
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 10 a.m.-noon / $40 / $30 HSU Students
Join the growing world of stand up paddling (it’s not as hard as it looks!) by learning essential information and skills for the sport.
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American Craft in Mendocino
Odd Fellows Hall / 10 a.m.-7 p.m. / Free
Featured work will include: contemporary quilt and fiber arts, glass, ceramics, basketry, jewelry, encaustic…
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Dad and Me Playgroup
Redwood Discovery Museum / 10-11:30 a.m. / Free / $5 Regular Admission
Runs every second Saturday 10:00 to 11:30am year round. Crafts/ activities are provided and circle time begins at 11:00. We will occasional provide a snack and/or community guest to lead circle.
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Grand Opening
BitterSweet / noon-11 p.m.
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Archaeology and Cultural Awareness Day
Clarke Historical Museum / noon-3 p.m.
Come enjoy a traditional style salmon BBQ, learn about basket weaving, flint knapping and archaeology.
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6th Annual Salsa Recipe Competition
Arcata Plaza / noon-1 p.m. / Free
Come taste salsa crated by our local youth. Kids from afterschool programs partner with some of the finest chefs in Humboldt to create the most unique, flavorful, mouthwatering salsa you’ve ever tasted.
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Family Arts Day
Morris Graves Museum of Art / 2-4 p.m. / $5 / $2 students/seniors / Free Kids and MGMA Members
This month’s projects include button rings and bottlecap earrings inspired by the annual Junque Arte exhibition.
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Nature Story Time
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 2-3 p.m. / Free
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Arts on the Avenue
Eagle Prairie Art’s District / 3-8 p.m. / Free
“Each month on the second Saturday, we hold an event to promote our artists and to bring our community together for some fun.”
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Lego Engineering FUNdamentals
Redwood Lodge / 4-5:30 p.m. / $110 / $120 non-residents
Register with the Arcata Recreation Division and have a great time with versatile LEGO® building systems in the context of fun-filled engineering and architectural projects.
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Garfield Elementary School Barn Dance
Freshwater Grange / 4-7 p.m. / $7 / $None Food: $5.00 vegetarian meal, $6.00 w/sausage
“Join us for a family friendly evening of music, food, and dance! All proceeds support Garfield School.”
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Boots and Birkenstock’s
Fortuna River Lodge / 5-9 p.m. / $60
Features a locally produced meal, open bar, music by Bramble and the Rose and one of the best silent and live auctions in the county.
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Rebecca Lomnicky and David Brewer
Fortuna Monday Club / 7:30 p.m. / $10 / $8 students and seniors
Scottish music.
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Ladies’ Only 8 Ball Touirnament
Broadway Billiards / 8 p.m. / $5 / Free Public / 21+
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SHOWTIME for “Blackbeard the Pirate” presented by The Missoula Children’s Theatre
Mateel Community Center / 8 p.m.
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The P-Town Freaks
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / 8-11 p.m. / Free
This is funk.
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HSU Symphonic Band and Jazz Orchestra
Fulkerson Recital Hall / 8-9:30 p.m. / $8 / $5 seniors, children / Free HSU students
Five kinds of blues with the HSU Jazz Orchestra and Mother Earth energy with the Symphonic Band in their shared concert.
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Dr. Squid
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / 21+
Dance hits.
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Make Me Laugh! Humboldt
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 9 p.m.
“If you’ve never seen the show, it’s simple. We bring audience members on stage one at a time and give our comedians each 60 seconds to make each contestant laugh. Those who hold out the longest get ridiculously fabulous prizes! (Well, they’re ridiculous.)”
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THe Undercovers
Central Station / 9 p.m.
Local cover band.
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The Undercover’s
Central Station / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion / 9 p.m. / 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
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Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
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SNL (Saturday Night Life)
Shamus T Bones / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. / 21+
Accurate Productions dance night.
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DJ Music
Bar Fly Pub and Grub / 10 p.m.-1 a.m. / 21+
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