Saturday, March 28
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Redwood Coast Music Festival
Eureka
/ 9:30 a.m.
Notice that what was once a “Dixieland Jazz Festival” is now a “Music Festival.” Description from the RCMF website: “Four fun-filled days of traditional jazz, blues, swing, zydeco and more.” Click for schedule of major events, venues and ticket information.
Seed and Plant Exchange
Arcata Community Center
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Farmers and gardeners are invited to get ready for spring by swapping locally grown and locally appropriate seeds, starts and plants. Live music, free workshops taught by local experts, and a locally sourced lunch available.
/ Web site
Women’s Environmental Conference
HSU Native Forum
/ 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
/ Free
Features women on the cutting edge of environmental activism and policy working throughout the Pacific Northwest. Keynote speaker on Saturday (6 p.m.) Aggie Pilgrim.
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Eel River Clean-up Project Fundraiser
Mateel Community Center
/ 2 p.m.-1 a.m.
Local non-profits, food, businesses, and music in this all day celebration. Music by NPK!,Berel Alexander, Mike Lee, Dynasty One, Juce, Eyes Anonymous, Little Kid Lost, Mystic Lion, DJ JustOne, Deep Groove Society’s - The Middle Agent and DJ JSun as well as SoHum’s own DJ Marley
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Humboldt Roller Derby Double Header
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 6-9:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ $15 Door
/ Free Kids under 10
Sez HRD: “Did you hear we were always sold out? Don’t worry, we will hold some tickets for all y’all last minute planners at the gate.”
/ Web site
The Brothers Comatose
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
“Ben and Alex Morrison, guitar and banjo, and lead vocalists, front this rocking string band that has become a West coast headliner and national touring act in a mere four years.”
/ Web site
Mos Generator, Lord Ellis
Alibi
/ 10:30 p.m.
/ $7
/ 21+
Hard rock on the Plaza.
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All Events!
BIG and little
The Sanctuary
/ midnight-9 p.m.
The Sanctuary is seeking submissions of two and three dimensional art for a curated exhibition. BIG & little will be a showcase of art in the extremes of scale.
Patrick’s Point Bird Walk
Patrick’s Point State Park
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Redwood Region Audubon Society sponsors this free 3-hour bird walk led by Gary Lester. Join him to walk through the forests and along the bluffs of this beautiful park in search of land- and seabirds. Wear sturdy shoes.
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Volunteer Restoration Day
Ma-le’l Dunes North (Off Young Lane)
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Gloves, tools and cookies are provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring drinking water.
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Humboldt Homegrown Hip Hop
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9:30-1:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
With The Dirty Rats, Hiway, Nac One and special guest Sinek.
Arcata Plaza Winter Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Local, sustainable and delicious.
/ Web site
Saturday Morning Tennis Clinics
Eureka Indoor Tennis Club
/ 10-11:30 a.m.
/ $20
With USPTA Pro Casey Mansfield! Oh my!
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Take A Child Outside Day
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Kids are invited to fill their “eco-passport” by adventuring along the trail with their adults and participating in these activities, returning it when complete for a nature-themed prize.
/ Web site
North Coast Mensa Forum
Samoa Cook House
/ noon-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
Legal drama and politics will be highlighted as former District Attorney Paul Gallegos shares his “Lessons Learned as Humboldt County Prosecuting Attorney.” Gallegos served 12 years as prosecurtor until this past January. He is in practice with his wife Joan, who specializes in family law.
Wildlife Fest 2015
Studio 299 Center for the Arts
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
Joe Duckett, better known as Nature Joe, will be bringing his educational and entertaining animal exhibits including birds, reptiles and more.
/ Web site
43rd Annual Daffodil Show
Fortuna River Lodge
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ Free
Wade through the sea of yellow and white blooms, inspect the juried and floral design shows, as well as some local art and maybe take a few blooms home.
March Madness
Broadway Billiards
/ 1 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Eel River Clean-up Project Fundraiser!
Mateel Community Center
/ 2 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ Free ERCP
Come join the movement and celebrate with a huge line up of local musicians, artists, and DJ’s. SCRAP Humboldt crafting, bouncy house, body painting, and live painting by several artists.
/ Web site
Emotions Anonymous 12-Step Meeting
Arcata Presbyterian Church
/ 4-5 p.m.
Everyone is welcome. We are a 12-step fellowship that helps with emotional problems and helps to discover a way to live at peace with unsolved problems. The meeting room entry is on G Street.
Kingfoot
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Americanagrass trio.
/ Web site
Happy Hour Sunset Walk
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $7
“While we can’t promise a clear evening, spring flowers will be in bloom and the beach is always scattered with interesting beach wash-ups. Participants will return to the Nature Center to enjoy some light snacks and a sip of wine or soft drink.”
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Public Skate
Blue Lake Roller Rink
/ 6:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $5
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An Evening of Sing-Along Sea Shanties
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
Lyle Ryan from Berkeley, and his band Three Sheets to the Wind, will be joined by members of our local Vanishing Pints, for a evening of stories and sing-along sea shanties.
/ Web site
Women’s Only 8-Ball Tournament
Broadway Billiards
/ 7-10:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Women’s Only 8 Ball Tournament
Broadway Billiards
/ 7-10:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free Public
/ 21+
International Music Concert with Chubritza
Westhaven Center for the Arts
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 students
/ $8 seniors
/ $8 WCA member
Chubritza presents traditional music from urban and village settings. Evening of cultural depictions, songs and explanations using varied instruments, both modern and cultural.
Opera Workshop: Dido and Aeneas
Gist Theater at HSU
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 seniors, children
Witches and lovers clash when HSU Opera Workshop presents the lively and tragic love story of Dido and Aeneas in a relatively short opera (about an hour) by Baroque era English composer Henry Purcell.
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Death By Design: A Comedy With Murder
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
“What happens when you mix the brilliant wit of Noel Coward with the intricate plotting of Agatha Christie? Set during a weekend in an English country manor in 1932, Death by Design is a delightful and mysterious “mash-up” of two of the greatest English writers of all time.”
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Whatever Forever
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
NYC expat Pandemonium Jones spins jams of all genres from punk to funk to crunk blended somewhat seamlessly to please eclectic eccentrics and children of the ADHD generation.
/ Web site
Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
Doug Fir and the 2x4s
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Multigenerational rock and roll band comprised.
/ Web site
Dr. Squid
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Humboldt’s number one dance bank rocks the Station!
DJ Music
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
/ Web site
Make Me Laugh
Arcata Playhouse
/ 10-11:59 p.m.
/ $10
6-time champion Joe Deschaine will defend his record against challengers from far and wide.
/ Web site
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- AMERICAN SNIPER: 12:30, 5:55
- CHAPPIE: 2:35, 8:00
- CINDERELLA: 11:45, 1:30, 2:30, 4:20, 5:30, 7:10, 8:20
- FOCUS: 12:05, 5:25
- GET HARD: 1:10, 4:00, 6:30, 9:10
- GUNMAN: 12:45, 3:35, 6:20, 9:05
- HOME 2D: 12:10, 1:20, 2:40, 5:10, 6:15, 7:40
- HOME 3D: 3:50, 8:40
- INSURGENT 2D: 12:00, 12:50, 3:45, 5:40, 6:35, 9:30
- INSURGENT 3D: 2:50, 8:30
- KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE: 12:40, 6:25
- RUN ALL NIGHT: 3:40, 9:20
- SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL: 11:55, 2:55, 5:50, 8:45
- UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 3:25, 8:55
Mill Creek Cinema
- CHAPPIE: 12:15, 8:25
- CINDERELLA: 12:20, 1:35, 3:05, 4:20, 5:50, 7:10, 8:40
- GET HARD: 1:25, 4:05, 6:40, 9:15
- GUNMAN: 3:25, 9:05
- HOME 2D: 12:10, 2:45, 5:15, 7:40
- HOME 3D: 6:00
- INSURGENT 2D: 12:00, 3:00, 5:40, 9:20
- INSURGENT 3D: 2:50, 8:30
- KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE: 12:35, 3:30, 6:25
- MCFARLAND USA: 12:25, 6:10
Minor Theatre
- INSURGENT 2D: 12:45, 3:35, 6:25, 9:15
- SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL: 12:20, 3:10, 6:05, 9:00
- TIMBUKTU: 1:10, 3:45, 6:15, 8:40