Saturday, Aug. 13
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Music by Falling Rocks. Featuring the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, meats and other wonderful products.
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Coast Guard Station Open House
CG Station Humboldt Bay
/ 10-2 a.m.
/ Free
Meet the crew, tour the buildings, and climb aboard the rescue boats! Local police and fire departments will also be there with their vehicles. There will be a Search & Rescue demonstration performed by a Coast Guard helicopter and boat as well.
Woofstock and Mutt Strut
Halvorsen Park
/ 10 a.m.
/ $5
The biggest dog festival in Humboldt.
Farmer’s Compliance Workshop Series
Mattole Grange
/ noon-6 a.m.
/ Free
AgDynamix, the County of Humboldt & Wonderland Nursery are hosting a final series of Farmer’s Compliance Workshops for the year. Learn about the Humboldt County CMMLUO and how to become a compliant farmer in Humboldt County.
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Humboldt Fervor Fest
Creamery District
/ 1-5 p.m.
“A Celebration of All Things Fermented!”
Flynn Creek Circus
Newburg Park
/ 4-6 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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34th Arcata Lantern Floating Ceremony
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 6:30-9:30 p.m.
/ Free
“Began as a call from the City of Arcata’s Nuclear Free Zone Commission to promote nuclear disarmament and rededicate ourselves to the cause of peace. Became a joint effort with the City and a number of groups concerned with peace and justice.”
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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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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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Under Pressure: Punk/NewWave Night
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Join the Club Triangle family for a rockin’ party full of old school punk jams and new wave beats.
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All Events!
Forestry Practices Hike with Sanctuary Forest
Humboldt Redwood Company
/ 8:30-2:30 a.m.
/ Free
Held in the Root Creek watershed and led by representatives of Humboldt Redwood Company and Restoration Forestry, the hike will provide insight into the many decisions foresters make relative to sustainable timber production.
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Pull Stream-Choking Reed Canary Grass at Janes Creek
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
The City of Arcata’s Environmental Services Department invites you to help clear invasive reed canary grass from Janes Creek.
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Free Kayak Tour: Elk River
Elk River Access Area, Hikshari’ Trail
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Humboldt Baykeeper will host a free kayak tour on Elk River, beginning with a short guided walk along the Hikshari’ Trail in Eureka.
Drag Racing at Samoa Dragstrip with an ALL Trucks Race and Nor Cal Top Comp
Samoa Drag Strip
/ 9:30 a.m.
Complete Engine Service & North Bay Automotive present Summit Series Race #8 featuring Nor Cal Top Dragster.
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Frolic in the Glen and Highland Games
Rohner Park
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
The Clans are gathering! Come to the North Coast Scottish Society’s 5th annual Frolic in the Glen and Highland Games.
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Wildwood Days
Rio Dell Firemen’s Park
/ 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ $15 Firemens BBQ
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Community Media Center (CMC) Orientation
Access Humboldt Community Media Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
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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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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Sea Kayak Rescue & Safety
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $45
/ $35 HSU Students
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Clarke Guzzi Paddle Out and Memorial Celebration
Trinidad, California
/ noon
Friends of Clarke, join us in a paddle out to spread Clarke’s ashes at noon in Trinidad Harbor.
Humboldt Bay Stand Up Paddle Tour
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 1 p.m.
/ $40
/ $30 HSU Students
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Basic Field Certification & Content Creation
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 video equipment available for check out from AH, as well as familiarizing them with proper check-out policies and procedures.
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Family Arts Day: Origami Boats and Goat Cheese
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $5
/ $2 students/seniors/military
/ Free kids and museum members
Illustrator Amy Uyeki will read from her book, The Extraordinary Voyage of Kamome, and teach families how to make origami boats.
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Know Your Android
Verizon Wireless Store: Eureka
/ 3-4 p.m.
/ Free
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Roller Skating PJ Party
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ $4.50
/ $5.25 Adults
This is a family event Everyone who comes dressed up will receive popcorn to enjoy in their cozy PJs.
Upstate Rubdown
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free All ages
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8-Ball Tournament
Broadway Billiards
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Pool!
Merv George
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Bust out your cowboy gear!
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
Humboldt funk, soul and blues.
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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
- FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS: 12:20, 3:05, 5:50, 8:35
- GHOSTBUSTERS 2D: 4:55, 7:45
- HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE: 3:10, 8:00
- ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE 2D: 12:45, 5:40
- JASON BOURNE: 12:00, 2:55, 5:55, 8:50
- NINE LIVES: 11:50, 2:00, 4:10, 6:20, 8:25
- PETES DRAGON 2D: 11:50, 1:00, 2:20, 3:35, 6:00
- PETES DRAGON 3D: 8:20
- SAUSAGE PARTY: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30
- STAR TREK BEYOND 2D: 12:25, 3:15, 6:05, 8:55
- SUICIDE SQUAD 2D: 11:45, 12:35, 3:30, 5:30, 6:25, 8:30, 9:20
- SUICIDE SQUAD 3D: 2:40
- THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2D: 11:55, 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:10
Mill Creek Cinema
- BAD MOMS: 2:10, 4:30, 6:55, 9:20
- JASON BOURNE: 12:05, 3:00, 5:55, 8:50
- NINE LIVES: 11:50, 2:00, 4:10, 6:20, 8:35
- PETES DRAGON 2D: 11:45, 12:35, 3:10, 5:45
- PETES DRAGON 3D: 8:15
- SAUSAGE PARTY: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30
- STAR TREK BEYOND 2D: 12:15, 6:00, 8:55
- STAR TREK BEYOND 3D: 3:05
- SUICIDE SQUAD 2D: 11:45, 12:25, 2:40, 5:35, 6:15, 8:30, 9:10
- SUICIDE SQUAD 3D: 3:20