Thursday, May 7
Top Events!
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Friends of the Eel River 20th Anniversary Celebration
Arcata Playhouse
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
“We will reflect on past accomplishments and honor those individuals and organizations who have contributed to recovering the health of the Eel River. Enjoy educational displays, record your personal history of the Eel River, and get pumped up for another two decades of advocacy.”
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Ocean Night: Sand Wars and North of the Sun
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $3
Nature-loving community builders gather to gawk at the planet they love indoors on the big screen.
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Accident Lab Poetry Slam
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
/ $5
Poets will spill their guts (for up to 3 minutes each) for the numerical scores of five judges chosen randomly from the audience in hopes of representing all of us in Humboldt at the National Poetry Slam this August in Oakland.
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John Marzluff Slideshow and Booksigning
Northtown Books
/ 7:30 p.m.
John Marzluff, author of the new book, Welcome to Subirdia and In the Company of Crows and Ravens will present a slideshow and sign copies of his books.
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Mickey Avalon, Dirt Nasty
Mateel Community Center
/ 8 p.m.
/ $28
The uniquely indulgent hip-hop and rap stylings Mickey Avalon and Dirt Nasty (Simon Rex) in concert.
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Chaka Demis and Pliers
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
“One of the most successful acts in Jamaican music; the first Jamaican act to place three consecutive singles in the top five of the British music charts.”
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All Events!
Arcata Celebrates Water Week
Locations Vary
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
Water Week is a unique opportunity for both water professionals and our community to join together in recognizing the vital role water plays in our daily lives.
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Spring Exhibits at the Clarke Museum
Clarke Historical Museum
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $3
/ $5 families
/ Free members
The Clarke Historical Museum will be exhibiting a display of Humboldt’s clothing history spanning from the 1920s to the 1940s as well as a tribute to the history of baseball in Humboldt County with objects and photographs spanning from modern day all the way back to the 19th century.
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New State of Mind: Film and Speaker’s Collective
Eureka Community Resource Center
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
Narrated by Glenn Close, this documentary focuses on a few of the millions of Californians who refuse to stay silent while untreated mental illness takes an unnecessary toll on our families and communities. The screening is part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ May is Mental Health Mo
Visitor Services Training Day
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-3:30 p.m.
/ Free
Friends of the Dunes is seeking Visitor Services volunteers to work the front desk at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, especially during busy summer months.
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Arcata Chamber of Commerce Mixer
Timber Heritage Samoa Shops
/ 5:30 p.m.
/ Free
Timber Heritage Association and Discovery Museum co-host.
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CR’s Digital Media Showcase
Eureka High School Lecture Hall
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
The College of the Redwoods Digital Media Showcase will celebrate the amazing creations of CR Digital Media students past and present.
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Community Dinner
McKinleyville Family Resource Center
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ Free
Guests Jeanine Lancaster from the Humboldt County Library and Michael Davies-Hughes from McKinleyville Union School District will host a special bi-lingual children’s story hour. Copies of the book will be available for children to take home.
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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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Claire Bent
Libation
/ 7 p.m.
Local jazz vocalist.
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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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No Covers
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
Local jazz improv.
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Open Mic with Jimi Jeff and The Gypsy Band
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Stand Up Comedy
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
“Cyrus Naderpour returns to Humboldt for a great night of laughs with some of Humboldt’s best comedians. Nando Molina, John McClurg and Kim Hodges bring that funny shit.”
Accurate Productions
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
DJ night.
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Rude Lion Sound
Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- AGE OF ADALINE: 12:40, 3:25, 6:10, 8:55
- AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 2D: 11:40, 2:45, 6:00, 8:40, 9:15
- AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 3D: 1:20, 2:30, 4:40, 8:00
- CINDERELLA: 12:45, 3:30, 6:15
- EX MACHINA: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30
- FURIOUS 7: 11:45, 2:50, 6:05, 9:10
- GET HARD: 2:10, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35
- HOME 2D: 12:50, 3:15, 5:40
Mill Creek Cinema
- AGE OF ADALINE: 3:35, 6:20, 9:05
- AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 2D: 2:45, 6:00, 9:15
- AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 3D: 4:40, 8:00
- FURIOUS 7: 2:55, 5:50, 8:50
- HOME 2D: 3:15, 5:40, 8:10
- MONKEY KINGDOM: 2:40, 4:50, 6:55
- PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2: 4:55, 7:20, 9:40
- UNFRIENDED: 9:00
- WHILE WE RE YOUNG: 4:30, 7:00, 9:25
Minor Theatre
- AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 2D: 2:45, 6:00, 9:15
- WATER DIVINER: 3:40, 6:20, 9:00
- WOMAN IN GOLD: 3:10, 5:45, 8:25