Saturday, Aug. 8
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
(Music this week by Horn Band!) North Coast Growers’ Association community event features over 40 Humboldt farm booths as well as 10 prepared food booths.
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Humboldt Roller Derby
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 6 p.m.
Seventh and final game of the 2015 season at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds in Eureka. HRD’s Widow Makers & Redwood Rollers will be taking on the Undead Bettys in a double header! The visiting team will be traveling from Contra Costa to behind the Redwood Curtain to see how strong the Redwood Rollers are
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Mary Poppins
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $19
/ $13 range
“Humboldt Light Opera Company is proud to present the beloved musical Mary Poppins, based on the classic children’s series by P.L. Travers and made famous by the 1964 Disney film. With music and lyrics by the Academy Award-winning Sherman Brothers.”
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Cornmeal
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
“While steeped in the tradition of the past, Cornmeal continues to forge a path all their own, pushing the boundaries of bluegrass, Americana and folk for a whole new generation of music lovers.”
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All Events!
Healy Senior Center Gigantic Yard Sale and Flea Market
Redway Elementary School
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $1
Furniture, rugs, lamps, working appliances, hand tools and working power tools, building supplies, fabric and yarns, and other items valued at more than $40.
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Healy Senior Center Gigantic Yard Sale and Flea Market
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
“We are only accepting the following: Furniture, rugs, lamps, hand tools, working power tools, building supplies, fabrics, yarns, and other items valued at more than $40. ”
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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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Trinity River Jamboree
Junction City Park
/ noon
/ $144
Celebrating the community, music and art of Trinity County with a multi-generational event that includes over 60 local crafters, artisans and musicians.
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Second Degree Reiki Class
Sun Yi’s Academy of Tae Kwon Do Arcata
/ 1 p.m.
/ $200
Reiki.
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Skate and BMX Summer Camp
RampArt Skatepark
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ $35
All skill levels are welcome.
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Author Steven T. Callan Book Signing
Clarke Historical Museum
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
Come meet Steven T. Callan, author of Badges, Bears and Eagles : The True-Life Adventures of a California Fish and Game Warden. Callan is releasing another book in early 2016, The Game Warden’s Son.
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Award-Winning Author to Share Adventures
Clarke Historical Museum
/ 2-3:30 p.m.
/ Free
Award-winning author Steven T. Callan will share adventures from his widely-acclaimed book, “Badges, Bears, and Eagles—The True-Life Adventures of a California Fish and Game Warden,” at the Clarke Historical Museum.
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Book Making at Family Arts Day
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $5
/ $2 Students/Seniors
/ Free Kids and MGMA Members
Create unique artist books during Family Arts Day at the Morris Graves Museum of Art! This month’s projects are inspired by book artist Barbara Milman’s exhibition of artist’s books, “Sea Change, “ now on display in the Anderson Gallery.
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Nature Story Time
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Join an experienced geologist Mary Madej for Nature Story Time. Geared for ages 3-6, story time this month will be about rocks and will be followed by a simple pet rock craft project.
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White God
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 4 p.m.
/ $6.50
(Screenings at 4 and 6:30 p.m.) “White God begins as a tale about a girl separated from her dog, and ends up being the Battleship Potemkin of canine mutiny.” - Austin Chronicle.
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Twelfth Night (or What You Will)
Redwood Park
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 students and seniors
Part of Plays in the Park. “The Bard’s comedy that has it all: Shipwrecks, missing twins, mistaken identifies, action, romance and even a bit of singing!”
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Totally ‘80s Booze Cruise
M/V Madaket
/ 7-9 p.m.
Join us as we ship off into the ‘80s to dance on Humboldt Bay! Wear your favorite ‘80s costume and get ready to party!
Joshua Kloyda
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
“The Minnesota born man and his guitar deliver a raw acoustic blues sound for everyone to enjoy.”
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Always A Bridesmaid
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
“In this hilarious comedic romp, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings … no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making “the long walk” for each other.”
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
DJ Music
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come sing, listen to others, dance and have fun times.
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Live Bands
Alibi
/ 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- ANT-MAN 2D: 12:45, 3:35, 6:20, 9:10
- FANTASTIC FOUR: 12:15, 1:35, 2:50, 4:10, 5:25, 6:45, 8:00, 9:20
- INSIDE OUT 2D: 1:20, 3:55, 6:30
- JURASSIC WORLD 2D: 8:55
- MINIONS 2D: 11:50, 2:05, 4:25, 6:45
- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION: 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:35, 6:00, 7:40, 9:00
- PIXELS 2D: 12:35, 3:15, 5:55, 8:30
- SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: 11:40, 1:50, 4:05, 6:25, 8:40
- SOUTHPAW: 9:05
- THE GIFT: 12:50, 3:30, 6:10, 8:50
- TRAINWRECK: 12:30, 3:25, 6:35, 9:30
- VACATION: 11:45, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40
Mill Creek Cinema
- ANT-MAN 2D: 12:30, 3:15, 6:00, 8:45
- FANTASTIC FOUR: 1:25, 4:00, 6:35, 9:10
- MINIONS 2D: 11:50, 2:05, 4:25, 6:45
- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION: 11:55, 2:55, 5:55, 8:55
- PAPER TOWNS: 12:10, 5:45
- PIXELS 2D: 12:50, 3:30, 6:05
- PIXELS 3D: 8:40
- SOUTHPAW: 2:50, 8:30
- THE GIFT: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30
- TRAINWRECK: 9:00
- VACATION: 1:50, 4:20, 6:55, 9:20
Minor Theatre
- IRRATIONAL MAN: 12:00, 2:15, 4:30, 6:50, 9:10
- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION: 12:10, 3:05, 6:00, 9:00
- MR HOLMES: 1:15, 3:45, 6:15, 8:45