Instrument Drive
McKinleyville Middle School / 8 a.m.
MUSD is holding an instrument drive asking the community to help fund and support a beginning band within the schools.
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Calling All Artists
Highland Art Center / 11 a.m. / $10 / $25 Individual Membership Fee
Please come by the Highland to pick up the qualification and entry forms at 691 Main St. in downtown Weaverville.
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Home Upgrade Contractor Workshop
Wharfinger Building Bay Room / 1-3 p.m. / Free
Attention Contractors! Redwood Coast Energy Authority is partnering with Humboldt Builders’ Exchange to present a workshop with information on how you can participate in the Energy Upgrade California™ Home Upgrade Program and offer your customers rebates for efficiency upgrades.
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Wae Yu Nae Gong for All
Arcata Judo Hut / 4-6:30 p.m. / $30 / $40 non-residents
Arcata Recreation offers Wae Yu Nae Gong classes led by instructor Daniel Perez. Wae Yu Nae Gong (outside soft, inside string) is a practical and effective martial art that blends multiple styles and weaponry into a martial arts system that is easy and fun to learn.
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Obstacle Course: Movement Enrichment Classes
Redwood Lounge / 4:30-6:30 p.m. / $120 / $15 Drop-In
Arcata Recreation now offers Obstacle Course; A Movement Enrichment Class led by instructor Corey Jung.
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North Coast Redwoods Writers Conference
College of the Redwoods Community Education-Del Norte / 5:30-7 p.m. / $95
Featuring: Christian Kiefer is the author of the novels The Animals (Liveright / W.W. Norton) and The Infinite Tides (Bloomsbury). He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of California, Davis and serves on the faculty of American River College.
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McKinleyville Arts Night
McKinleyville Business Dist. / 6-8 p.m.
Celebration of arts, food and fun in McKinleyville held the third Friday of each month.
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Professional Caregiver Job Training
Area 1 Agency on Aging / 6 p.m. / $275 / 18+
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m. / Free
Jazz on the patio.
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The Undercovers
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6 p.m. / Free
They play cover songs.
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Being Mortal
Arcata Community Center / 6-8:30 p.m.
The PBS Frontline documentary titled Being Mortal accompanies the author of the book Being Mortal, surgeon Atul Gawande, through the stories of his journey to learn to help guide people with serious illnesses as they face tough, complex, confusing medical and human decisions.
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Drop-In Activities
Arcata Community Center / 6 p.m. / $3 / $20 10-Class Pass
Choose from: Badminton, Basketball, Bridge Club, Community Song Circle, Hula Dance, Indoor RC Flying, Olio Dance, Pickle Ball, Samba Drumming.
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Free Skate Night
Blue Lake Roller Rink / 6:30-9:30 p.m. / Free
“Come celebrate our refurbished facility and enjoy free admission, and plenty of great songs to skate to.”
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TGIF Tennis
Larson Park / 7-9 p.m. / $3 / 18+
Arcata Recreation brings to the community a social tennis night on the courts at Larson Park.
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Brian Post and Susie Laraine
Libation / 7 p.m.
Jazz piano and sax.
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Wish You Were Here with Jerry Rohde
Clarke Historical Museum / 7-9 p.m. / Free
Come enjoy a postcard tour of Humboldt County with local historian Jerry Rohde. Over 40 images will be shown and discussed.
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Old Dog
Fieldbrook Family Market / 7 p.m.
Local good times.
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Doug Fir and the 2x4s
Timeout Sports Pub / 7-11 p.m.
Multigenerational rock and roll band comprised of fathers and sons playing classic rock and beyond.
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Last Gas
Redwood Curtain Theatre / 8 p.m. / $15
“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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Eureka Pizza Council
SpeakEasy / 8:30 p.m.
Jazz/funk.
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Miracle Show
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / 21+
Top shelf Grateful Dead covers.
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Karaoke
Bar Fly Pub and Grub / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Singing in public is easier with beer.
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Nueva Ilusion
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 9 p.m. / 21+
Local Latin dance band.
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Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band
Bear River Casino Resort / 9 p.m. / 21+
Local funky blues band,
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Kindred Spirits
Logger Bar / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Acoustic roots folk.
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Dr. Squid
Cher-Ae Heights Casino / 9 p.m. / 21+
Humboldt party band would prefer you dance more.
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June Brothers
Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free
Four-piece folk/rock/Americana band.
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Fetish Night: Back 2 School
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
“This month we’re celebrating the student body with our Back 2 School theme. Show your school spirit and twist up the traditional school uniform. Be sure to show your pride, whether student or professor, jock or coach- or maybe just a naughty librarian.”
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DJ Jsun
Pearl Lounge / 10 p.m. / 21+
Get down in Old Town.
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Friday Night Vibes
Shamus T Bones / 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Dread Lightning Hifi, DJ Gabe Pressure and Red Rasta. Music, dancing, drink specials, games and bonfire out on the back patio.
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