Friday, Aug. 12
Top Events!
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Love and Theft, McKenna Faith
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 6 p.m.
/ $35
“They were nominated for Vocal Duo of The Year for the third consecutive year at the 2014 CMA awards, and in February of this year they released their boundary-pushing new album, Whiskey On My Breath.”
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Arts!Arcata
Arcata
/ 6-9 p.m.
Monthly arts walk. Businesses on and around the Plaza stay open late featuring local art and music.
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Flynn Creek Circus
Newburg Park
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $50 VIP front row
/ $30 adult door price
/ $25 adults advance
/ $22 Senior door price
/ $20 group ticket, minimum 15
/ $17 seniors 65 and over, students, veterens advance
/ $15 children 3-13 door price
/ $12 children 3-13 advance
“Acrobats, aerialists, and stunning daredevils promise to exceed expectations in this all human spectacle.”
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A Brief History of Vice Reading
Northtown Books
/ 7 p.m.
Northtown Books welcomes Cracked editor Robert Evans for a talk and signing celebrating his new book, A Brief History of Vice: How Bad Behavior Built Civilization.
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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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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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Kingfoot
Logger Bar
/ 9-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Lively Americana trio.
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Johnny Cash Tribute
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9-11 p.m.
“James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash celebrates the life and music of the Man in Black with strong conviction and stunning accuracy.”
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All Events!
Dune Detectives Summer Camp
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $100
/ $80 Members
/ $80 Manila Residents
This week long half day camp program for ages 5-7 will connect participants to the diverse coastal habitats of the Samoa Peninsula.
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Build with Hemp and Local Fiber
Trinidad Rancheria
/ 11 a.m.
Klara Marosszeky, industrial hemp industry leader from Australia journeys to northern California. Come learn about sustainability and resiliency for rural communities through the lens of industrial hemp.
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Local Fiber and Hempcrete Building Workshop
Trinidad Rancheria
/ 11-3 a.m.
/ $75
Join Australian hemp ambassador, Klara Marosszeky (KLAH-rah mah-ruh-ZEE-kee) as she leads our community in a three-day industrial hemp masonry workshop.
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Hempcrete Workshop Trinidad
California
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Local Fiber and hempcrete construction workshop in Trinidad!
Know Your Android
Verizon Wireless Store: Eureka
/ 3-4 p.m.
/ Free
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Wildwood Days
Rio Dell Firemen’s Park
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ $15 Firemens BBQ
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Teen Strength & Conditioning Program
HSU Student Recreation Center
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ $100
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz on the patio.
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Ultra Secret
The Jam
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“Fiery jazz funk fusion for your earholes.”
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Eureka Pizza Council
SpeakEasy
/ 8:30 p.m.
Jazz/funk.
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3-Ball
Broadway Billiards
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $1
/ Free Public
/ 21+
“All you gotta do is make 3 balls!”
Karaoke
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Singing in public is easier with beer.
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Austin Alley
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
Humboldt country.
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