Thursday, Aug. 27
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
119th Humboldt County Fair
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 9 a.m.
“All aboard!” Live and satellite horse racing, mule racing, carnival rides and games, death defying stunts, live entertainment, competitive and interesting exhibits, plenty of livestock events, great fair-time foods, special programs, and the old-fashioned fun of a county-wide “family” reunion.
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The Lint Trappers
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Deep fried country from Chicago as well as Pint Night with Lagunitas.
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Last Gas
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
(<em>Lowdown</em> tip: This is one of the cheap nights.) “When an old flame returns to town, Nat gets a chance to rekindle a romance he gave up on years ago. But sparks fly as he’s forced to choose between new love and old.”
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Diggin Dirt, Pistachio, Comfortable Live
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
A funky reggae soul jazz rock party? What could be more fun? Funkhouse presents a night to get down.
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All Events!
Young Discoverers
Redwood Discovery Museum
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
/ $5
/ $3 Members
Want a better transition for your child who is about to enter school? Young Discoverers is the place you can bring your child!
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Mobile Outreach in Carlotta
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Visitors to the bus can be assisted with CalFresh, MediCal, In-Home Supportive Services, Veterans Services and Child Support.
The Daana Days
Black Oak Ranch
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
This two day healing festival is your opportunity to gather with other seekers and explore various healing modalities while observing Noble Silence.
Wrapped in Love
Area 1 Agency on Aging
/ noon
Wrapped in Love Make a tax deductible donation of $50 or more to purchase a quilt for a family member or friend who is one of our local Skilled Nursing Facilities or you may make a donation and a quilt will be given to a resident that has “no one.”
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Fred and Junior (He’s Not My Dad)
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
Fred Neighbors on Guitar and Junior Blunt (aka Bruce Johnson) on Bass play and sing traditional Jazz at the Mad River Tasting Room
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Seabury Gould and Evan Morden
Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
/ 6:30 p.m.
Irish/Celtic music.
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Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.
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Karaoke w/ Chris Clay
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 8 p.m.
Please don’t do “Bohemian Rhapsody.” That never works.
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Piet Dalmolen
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Live show by local artist Piet Dalmolen.
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Signals
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
Goth night.
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Carson Mchone
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
Singer/songwriter from Texas. She is sure to blow you away with her powerful lyrics.
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Open Mic Night
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Be the next Mack Idol.
Dirty Thursdays
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
DJs Pressure/Anya have been effectively making local butts jiggle for some time now. Let them work.
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Rude Lion Sound
Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.