Saturday, Aug. 6
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Reggae on the River 2016
French’s Camp
/ 8 a.m.
“Recognized as one of the longest running reggae music events in the world, Reggae On The River® is an annual pilgrimage held along the banks of the majestic Eel River in the heart of Southern Humboldt County and fans have flocked here for three decades to experience the best in reggae/world music.”
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Music by Motherlode. Featuring the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, meats and other wonderful products.
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Buddy Brown Blues Festival
Perigot Park
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ $10
/ $12 at gate
/ $10 in advance
/ Free kids under 12 free!
16th annual all day acoustic and electric blues festival. Line up includes: Buddy Reed and the Rip It Ups, Blacksage Runners, the Jim Lehman Band, Object Heavy, Blues Rollers, and the Mad River Rounders.
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Humboldt Crabs Invitational Tournament
Arcata Ball Park
/ 3 p.m.
/ $9
Featuring the Crabs, Auburn Wildcats, Alameda Merchants and Solano Mudcats.
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Zootini
Sequoia Park Zoo
/ 5 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely walk around the zoo while sipping a signature cocktail (first one complimentary) in a souvenir Zootini glass, or drink from the full bar.
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Arts Alive
Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka’s monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.
Humboldt Crabs Invitational Tournament
Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $9
Featuring the Crabs, Auburn Wildcats, Alameda Merchants and Solano Mudcats.
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Phantom of the Country Opera
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $19
“Humboldt Light Opera Co. goes a little bit country with its latest summer production. With a plot that may sound oddly familiar, this splashy, hilarious Country-Western send-up of the classic tale of horror, is filled with comedy and an unforgettable score. It’s toe-tapping family entertainment.”
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Tales of a Sexual Tomboy
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $12
“The show is a raucous one-woman comedy about a horny tomboy, equipped with bad boundaries from her hippie upbringing, looking for empowerment in all the wrong places.”
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Moon Over Buffalo
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $16
/ $13 students and seniors
“Two washed-up stars make one last desperate attempt at fame and fortune in this madcap farce, written by Ken Ludwig.”
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Scuber Mountain
Humboldt Brews
/ 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $5
“Local bassist Drew Mohr has played with a host of local bands during his time in Humboldt—Scuber Mountain, Object Heavy, Soulsapiens, Steel Standing, Pandemic, Children of the Sun, and more—but he is moving to Seattle at the end of August, so this will be one of his last local shows.”
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Club Triangle: Disco Inferno
The Jam
/ 10 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Club Triangle presents: Disco Inferno, a 70s disco party featuring your favorite Dancing Queens and Macho Men!!! Hosted by the one and only Anita Lemonparty.
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All Events!
Humbugs VW Club 12th Annual Car Show & BBQ
Pierson Park, McKinleyville
/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
/ $20 Competitors
Enter you 25 years or older VW (in any condition) for $20 which includes the BBQ.
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Dunes Ecosystem Restoration
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Help restore the Friends of the Dunes property. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants to make room for native diversity.
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Cows and Coho, Take Two!
Freshwater Farms Reserve
/ 9-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
Join Land Trust Executive Director Mike Cipra, US Fish and Wildlife Biologist Paula Golightly, and US Fish and Wildlife Hydrologist Conor Shea as they provide an exclusive look at the brand new, second phase of a restoration project that will create more prime rearing habitat for young coho salmon.
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SRC Youth Climbing Camp - Ages: 6-9 years old
HSU Student Recreation Center
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $130
/ $35 optional Saturday outdoor
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Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk
Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Tom Collom for a guided tour of the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge.
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SRC Youth Climbing Camp - Ages: 10-13 years old
HSU Student Recreation Center
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $130
/ $35 optional Saturday outdoor
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Hustle for the Buckle Series Gymkhana
Orick Rodeo Grounds
/ 10:30-3 a.m.
/ $40
/ $6 camping fee
In order to win a buckle you must ride in 5 out of 7 shows.
Baby Read and Grow Story Time
McKinleyville Library
/ 11-11:40 a.m.
/ Free
Join us for this special story time for children from 3-23 months of age. We read stories together, sing songs, and have free play time for babies!
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KEET’s Kids Club
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ noon-2 p.m.
/ Free
Help your child get a head start on reading at KEET’s Kids Club! Each family receives a free copy of this month’s featured book, I Fall Down by Vicki Cobb.
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Where’s Waldo Arcata Prize Raffle
Northtown Books
/ 2 p.m.
We will be holding a raffle here at Northtown Books to find out who has won which fabulous prize from which wonderful local business!
Disney’s Snow White at the Arkley Center
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 3 p.m.
/ $5
/ $25 5-pack of movie tickets, plus FREE popcorn tickets
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Burt’s Big Band
Grand Lobby of the Eureka Inn
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
“Swing dancing to the timeless melodies of the big band era.”
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Jose Nunez Open Art Studio Sale
715 2nd St Unit #3
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
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Kingfoot
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Kingfoot performs a unique style of original acoustic Americana music.
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Dogbone
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 6 p.m.
“Join us for August’s Arts Alive! as we feature the neo-classical figurative work of Jesse Carpenter. Dogbone will be laying down their singular brand of feral jazz AND Deschutes brewing will take over our taps with a selection of unique and reserve beers!”
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Kirtan with Shemaia and the Skywater Band
Om Shala Yoga
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
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Eel River Recovery Project
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Pat Higgins, of the Eel River Recovery Project, will present the “Secret Lives of Fishes.”
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Mystic Dance
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $5
“Free-form dance in a continuous flow to embolden the creator within… and move you to newfound manifestation and joy.”
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Miss Lana, Mr. Kevin, and Sir Rozzell
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ 21+
Lana and Kevin join up with their good buddy, Gabe Rozzell, for a night of song sharing in the intimate Richard’s Goat Tavern.
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RLA Band with Paula Jones
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free All ages
Miss Paula Jones and the RLA Band bringing you jazz and music to groove to this evening!
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8-Ball Tournament
Broadway Billiards
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Pool!
Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
Mojo Rockers
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Classic rock.
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Open Mic Night
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Do you play, or sing? Come in and show us!
Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
SNL (Saturday Night Life)
Shamus T Bones
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
Music by DJ Livestrong from Accurate Productions, Inc.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- BAD MOMS: 1:45, 4:15, 6:55, 9:25
- CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: 2:20
- GHOSTBUSTERS 2D: 5:55, 8:40
- HILLARYS AMERICA: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY: 11:50, 7:10
- HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE: 12:40, 3:10, 5:45, 8:15
- ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE 2D: 12:10, 2:35, 5:00
- JASON BOURNE: 12:05, 1:25, 3:00, 4:25, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00
- LIGHTS OUT: 5:05, 9:40
- NERVE: 1:10, 3:35, 7:20, 9:35
- NINE LIVES: 11:50, 2:00, 4:10, 6:20, 8:35
- STAR TREK BEYOND 2D: 12:25, 3:15, 6:05, 8:55
- SUICIDE SQUAD 2D: 11:45, 12:35, 3:30, 5:35, 6:25, 9:20
- SUICIDE SQUAD 3D: 2:40, 8:30
- THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2D: 11:55, 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:10
Mill Creek Cinema
- BAD MOMS: 1:45, 4:15, 6:50, 9:20
- JASON BOURNE: 12:05, 3:00, 5:55, 8:50
- NERVE: 1:55, 4:30, 6:55, 9:15
- NINE LIVES: 11:50, 2:00, 4:10, 6:20, 8:35
- STAR TREK BEYOND 2D: 12:30, 6:10, 9:00
- STAR TREK BEYOND 3D: 3:20
- SUICIDE SQUAD 2D: 11:45, 2:40, 3:40, 5:35, 8:30, 9:30
- SUICIDE SQUAD 3D: 12:45, 6:35
- THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2D: 11:55, 2:10, 4:25, 6:40, 8:45