Friday, May 13
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
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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Author Gordon Edgar
Northtown Books
/ 7 p.m.
Gordon Edgar will appear at Northtown Books to talk about his new book, Cheddar: A Journey to the Heart of America’s Most Iconic Cheese.
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Absynth Quartet
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
“An eclectic set of tasty jams.”
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Thesis Festival
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 8 p.m.
Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre presents the 2016 Thesis Festival featuring five new one-act plays created by this year’s graduating MFA class. The international ensemble of theatre makers will perform their work May 12 – 15 and May 19 – 22 at 8 p.m. at the Carlo Theatre.
Mateel Comedy Cabaret
Mateel Community Center
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $10
May features the young comic prodigy Jon Gomora.
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Kingfoot
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
Fiesty Americana trio.
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Bullets and Belles
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
Three piece neo doo woop folk trio from Portland, Oregon.
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The Dubbadubs
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Pregraduation celebration with the reggae dub fusion band.
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All Events!
Challenge Course: Develop Trust & Teamwork
Arcata Community Forest
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $40
The City of Arcata Recreation Division’s Challenge Course, located in the beautiful Arcata Community Forest, is a fun-filled outdoor adventure focusing on team building, skill development and environmental education.
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Rio Dell Playgroups
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
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Celebrating HSU and CR Graduates!
Lost Coast Brewery Brewing Facility
/ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz on the patio.
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Art Opening for “Dance Hall Days”
The Sanctuary
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
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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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May 2016 Arts! Arcata
Arts! Arcata
/ 6-9 p.m.
The Movers and The Shakers
Fieldbrook Family Market
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
Live rock, blues and funk.
Jeff Rosenstock, Upset, Soar, Dosidicus
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 7 p.m.
So much punk.
Friday Night Magic
Nugames Arcata
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
“Weekly social gathering of Magic fans, hosted at your local friendly game store.”
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8-Ball Tournament
Broadway Billiards
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Corner pocket.
Mothers and Sons
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 Thursdays
“At turns funny and powerful, this extraordinary play portrays a woman who pays an unexpected visit to the New York apartment of her late son’s partner, who is now married to another man and has a young son.”
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Burt’s Big Band
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 8-11 p.m.
We’re looking forward to a packed room and a crowded dance floor this festive commencement weekend.
Grease (1976)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
Grease is the word.
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Dark Matter
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
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Eureka Pizza Council
SpeakEasy
/ 8:30 p.m.
Jazz/funk.
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Dirk Quinn
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
“Dirk Quinn Band’s infectious energy and musical interplay routinely attract listeners that are admittedly more accustomed to lyric-based music.”
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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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Mojo Rockers
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Classic rock.
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