Saturday, Sept. 19
Top Events!
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California Coastal Cleanup Day
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Join Friends of the Dunes for the California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to Noon. Participants will be removing litter and invasive plants from the beach and dunes. Tools, gloves and snacks provided.
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North Country Fair
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.
A Humboldt County Tradition since 1974, The North Country Fair is an annual two-day festival held on the Arcata Plaza. Highlighted by the annual Samba Parade on Saturday (1 p.m.) and the All Species Parade on Sunday (1 p.m.). Includes around 200 craft, food, and information booths and two stages.
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Frolic in the Glen and Highland Games
Rohner Park
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
The North Coast Scottish Society presents the 4th annual Frolic in the Glen and Highland Games.
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(CANCELED) Up In Smoke Tour: WAR with Cheech & Chong
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8-11:30 p.m.
/ $70
/ $420 VIP
/ $80 Day of
CANCELED
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Wake the Dead
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $13 students & members
Promo: “The world’s only Celtic all-star band, is a sizzling acoustic Bay Area septet that blasts away the boundaries between Celtic music and the songs of the Grateful Dead. Their musical alchemy packs a wallop.”
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Soul Night 47: The Pajama Jam
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
That’s right Humboldt, just like Kid n’ Play, this time we’re bringing you the mother of all pajama parties. September 19th, we’re calling you to slip into something a little more comfortable and join us for the 47th installment of our sweaty, vinyl-only, dance party.
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Trance Farmers, Primitive Ricky, Emotional, Harry Talin, Generifus
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Where the bands are.
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All Events!
(CANCELED) National Robot Cat Day
Eureka Waterfront
/ midnight-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
Introduction to Surfing
Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $64
/ $54 HSU Students
This course offers students the opportunity to safely learn and enjoy the sport of surfing! Designed for the individual having little or no surfing experience, we will focus on water safety, surf etiquette, ocean awareness, surfboard handling and technique.
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Introduction to Surfing
Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus
/ 8 a.m.
/ $64
/ $54 HSU Students
This course offers students the opportunity to safely learn and enjoy the sport of surfing!
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Day of Caring Coastal Cleanup Work Day
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Join the United Way of the Wine Country, Northcoast Environmental Center and the City of Arcata for a volunteer work day at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive
Arcata Community Center
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Thinking about an electric vehicle? Experience the excitement as you get behind the wheel of one of several electric vehicles provided by local car dealerships.
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Drop-In Activities
Arcata Community Center
/ 9 a.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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Whitewater Kayaking Weekend
Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.
/ $150
/ $135 HSU Students
Come join us for a fun filled weekend of Whitewater River Kayaking on one of our local world-class rivers!
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Intro to Archery
Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ $35
/ $30 HSU Students
This class is designed to introduce archery through the hands-on application of using a bow and arrow.
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Portion of Sales: What a Difference a Day Makes
Soul to Soul Spa & Foot Bar
/ 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Big Brothers Big Sisters benefit.
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North Coast Redwoods Writers Conference
College of the Redwoods Community Education-Del Norte
/ 9:45 a.m.-5 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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FOAL Fall Book Sale
Arcata Library
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hot items this season include a large selection of DVDs and recent popular genre fiction, plus classics and children’s books.
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Sea Kayaking Fundamentals
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 10 a.m.
/ $50
/ $40 HSU Students
In this course, our experienced and professional instructors will continue to cover boat handling, proper posture, paddling efficiency, bracing and safety techniques.
Junior Explorer Kayak Paddle
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 10 a.m.
/ $40
/ $30 HSU Students
Bring your family for a fun-filled learning experience geared towards kids on Humboldt Bay.
Community Media Center (CMC) Orientation
Access Humboldt Community Media Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Open to the public and free of charge. Learn about the media resources available at Access Humboldt, which include a high-definition TV studio, video field equipment, editing stations, cable TV channels, online archive, and more.
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Young Creators Art Classes
Redwood Lounge
/ 10-11 a.m.
/ $35
/ $45 non-residents
Arcata Recreation now offers Young Creators Art Classes for 3-5 year olds with an adult helper. Bring your young child’s imagination to life as they create and explore in this hands-on art class.
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Portion of Sales: What a Difference a Day Makes
Bella Baskets
/ 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Big Brothers Big Sisters benefit.
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Young Inventors’ Club
Redwood Discovery Museum
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
/ $5
/ Free Memebers
Runs the third Saturday of the month 10:30 to noon. Themed lesson plan and activities help children explore science based concepts. Free with Museum admission.
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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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Basic Field Certification
Access Humboldt Community Media Center
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ $40
This four-hour course teaches participants the proper use and handling of the basic field production equipment available for check out from AH, as well as familiarizing them with proper check-out policies and procedures.
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Saint George Reef Lighthouse
Eureka Main Library
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ Free
“Near Crescent City, six miles from land at the end of St. George Reef, stands a distant, wave-swept rock—and on that rock, a lighthouse. A posting at St. George Reef was not for the faint-hearted. Five lighthouse-keepers died in the course of their lonely, arduous duties.”
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Paint Event for Kids and Parents
Scrapper’s Edge
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $29
Kids must be at least 10 years old. Absolutely no experience is necessary to join this special Paint Event. A local artist will guide you through a 2-hour painting step-by-step. All supplies are provided & you will take away a painting.
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National Talk Like A Pirate Day
The Local Cider Bar
/ 4 p.m.
Order in a pirate voice and receive a $1 off. Dress like a pirate and recieve $2 off.
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USA Dance Event
Eureka Woman’s Club
/ 6-9:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 Students/Seniors
Yearly member appreciation dance.
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Professional Caregiver Job Training
Area 1 Agency on Aging
/ 6 p.m.
/ $275
/ 18+
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USA Dance Event
Eureka Women’s Club
/ 6-9:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 Students/Seniors
Dance the night away.
Blaze and Blue
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Local bluegrass artists.
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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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Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
Nighthawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Classic rock/dance hits.
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
Pressure/Anya DJs
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
There will be ass shaking.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- A WALK IN THE WOODS: 12:40, 3:20, 5:50, 8:20
- BLACK MASS: 12:35, 2:20, 3:30, 5:15, 6:25, 8:10, 9:15
- INSIDE OUT 2D: 1:50, 4:20
- JURASSIC WORLD 2D: 5:35, 8:30
- MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS: 12:00, 1:40, 3:00, 4:45, 6:00, 7:50, 9:00
- MINIONS 2D: 12:50, 3:10
- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION: 1:00, 6:35
- PERFECT GUY: 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:20
- PIXELS 2D: 4:00, 9:35
- STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON: 1:55, 5:25, 8:45
- THE GIFT: 6:50, 9:30
- VISIT: 12:05, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40
- WAR ROOM: 11:55, 2:50, 5:45, 8:40
Mill Creek Cinema
- AMERICAN ULTRA: 4:35, 9:30
- BLACK MASS: 12:40, 3:30, 6:20, 9:10
- INSIDE OUT 2D: 1:35, 4:15
- JURASSIC WORLD 2D: 12:25, 6:10
- MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS: 12:00, 1:45, 3:00, 4:45, 6:00, 7:45, 9:00
- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION: 3:15, 9:05
- NO ESCAPE: 6:45, 9:20
- RICKI AND THE FLASH: 1:55, 7:00
- STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON: 1:55, 5:15, 8:30
- VISIT: 12:05, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40
Minor Theatre
- BLACK MASS: 12:30, 3:20, 6:10, 9:00
- GRANDMA: 12:40, 2:45, 4:50, 7:00, 9:10
- MERU: 1:55, 4:15, 6:30, 8:45