Saturday, Aug. 5
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Reggae on the River 2017
French’s Camp / 9 a.m. / $200
“A benefit for the non-profit Mateel Community Center, the 33rd staging of this iconic festival known as “Reggae” has an artist lineup that draws from the wellspring of reggae’s greatest songwriters, singers and musicians from around the globe, offering something for every Reggae lover.”
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17th Annual Buddy Brown Blues Festival
Perigot Park / 11 a.m.-7 p.m. / $12 / $10 advance sales / Free kids under 12
Featuring Buddy Reed and the Rip It Ups, Mad River Rounders, Blues Through the Years, Uptown Kings and more.
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Zootini
Sequoia Park Zoo / 5-10 p.m. / $100 / 21+
Take a leisurely walk around the zoo while sipping a signature cocktail in your souvenir martini glass. First drink is complimentary. Nibble hors d’oeuvres, enjoy animal encounters.
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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.
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Wicked Bugs for Young Readers Book Release
Eureka Books / 6-9 p.m.
Local author Amy Stewart’s Wicked Bugs was a follow up hit to Wicked Plants and now has its own spin off – Wicked Bugs Young Readers Edition!
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The Yokels
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8:30 p.m. / Free
Fine Humboldt rockabilly.
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Humboldt Crabs vs. Auburn Wildcats
Arcata Ball Park / 7 p.m. / $9
Your hometown heroes whoop up on some other lesser team. Peanuts, crackerjacks, etc.
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Plays in the Park
Redwood Park / 7-9 p.m. / $16 / $13 Seniors & Students
True North Theater Alliance, in partnership with the Arcata Recreation Division, is proud to present Plays in the Park, returning to Redwood Park this summer. Get ready for live theater under the redwoods and open sky!
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The Liar
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-10 p.m. / $16 / $13 Students / Seniors
“This bitingly witty farce from comedic maestro David Ives turns 17th century France on its ear in a non-stop linguistic masterpiece. Dorante is a charming young man with a bright future and one glaring personality quirk – he cannot tell the truth.”
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Full Moon Fever
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
Tom Petty cover band.
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Arcata Marsh Bird Walk
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary / 8:30-11 a.m. / Free
Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding! Meet leader Alexa DeJoannis in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata.
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Wildlife Tracking Workshop
HSU Natural History Museum / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / $25 / $20 members / $15 seniors and HSU students
Join professional tracker, Phil Johnston, on an all day field trip tracking wildlife.
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Full Moon Fever
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
Tom Petty cover band.
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Heart of the Horse Seminar
See Event Description / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $200
The Heart of the Horse Seminars are about building trust, respect, confidence, and leadership in which the horse and human are intelligently thinking and feeling partners who look out for each other.
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Sea Kayak Rescue & Safety
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / $50 / $40 HSU Students
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Orchids of the Dunes
Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR) / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free
Orchids are a very diverse group, including quite dainty species. Join naturalist Carol Ralph to learn about five species of orchid that live in the Lanphere Dunes, four of which we hope to find blooming.
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Ruddigore: Behind the Scenes
HLOC’s The Space / 10-11:30 a.m. / $10
Behind the Scenes of Humboldt Light Opera Company’s production of “Ruddigore”. Learn about the dynamic comic duo of Gilbert and Sullivan, their working relationship and inspirations.
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Music Extravaganza
Halvorsen Park / 11 a.m.-5 p.m. / Free
Fundraiser for Redwood Teen Challenge on Saturday. Bands include True Gospel Singers, the Paula Jones Band, the Arcata Interfaith Gospel Choir, Pat Holland and The Movers and The Shakers plus other groups.
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Art in the Gardens
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens / 11 a.m.-5 p.m. / $20 / $30 General Admission tickets at the door / $25 Beer tasting ticket / $25 Wine tasting ticket
Art in the Gardens is day-long art event set amidst the spectacular summer blooms at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.
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AHHA General Assembly
Jefferson Community Center / 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Join AHHA, the homeless, advocates, and the wider community in planning and acting to manifest safe, warm and dry affordable homeless villages.
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Great Arcata Waldo Hunt Prize Drawing
Northtown Books / 2-3 p.m. / Free
Eligible Waldo hunters will be entered into a prize drawing featuring prizes from Candlewick Press, Northtown Books and the other wonderful Arcata businesses where Waldo has been hiding throughout the month of July!
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Afternoon of Fun and Crafts
Holly Yashi Store / 2-4 p.m. / Free
Humboldt Light Opera Company and Holly Yashi invite you to join HLOC’s “Ruddigore” cast for an afternoon of fun and crafts, making picture frames, paper flower bouquets, and hair ornaments celebrating the wedding of “Rose and Robin”.
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Landline
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 4 p.m. / $8 / $6.50 matinee / 21+
“When two sisters suspect their father may be having an affair, it sends them into a tailspin that reveals cracks in the family façade.”
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Phish Live Webcast
Humboldt Brews / 4:30 p.m. / Free / 21+
Phish’s Bakers Dozen Tour from Madison Square Garden.
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Twilight Paddle on Humboldt Bay
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 6 p.m. / $45 / $35 HSU Students
Come join us for this popular evening paddle and catch a peek of the evening skies from Humboldt Bay!
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Pop-Up Shop
See Event Description / 6-9 p.m.
Pen&Pine is having a Pop-Up Shop, featuring Color Me Humboldt products.
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Arts Alive After-Party
The Booth Brewing Company / 6-10 p.m. / $8 16oz Pints / $5 10oz Glasses / $2 Painting Canvas / Free Admission
Live performance by Blue Lotus Jazz at our large venue, coupled with The Booth’s wonderful beers!
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Sorry Mom and Jeff Russell: In Memoriam
The Black Faun Gallery / 6-9 p.m. / Free
Eureka’s Black Faun Gallery presents “Sorry Mom”, works by painter Arta Marie, in conjunction with “Jeff Russell: In Memoriam” by the late artist, Jeff Russel.
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Roller Skating
Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6-8:30 p.m.
Come to the Eureka Muni for some fun on wheels!
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Endless Poetry
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 6:30-8:30 p.m. / $8 / $6.50 matinee / 21+
“At 88, rebel-shaman filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky has enjoyed a provocative career not easily encapsulated.”
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Balance Tric
Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free / 21+
Reggae/rock from Portland.
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion / 9 p.m. / 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
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Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • ATOMIC BLONDE: 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:15
  • BIG SICK: 9:15
  • DESPICABLE ME 3 2D: 12:05, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00
  • DETROIT: 11:50, 3:05, 5:25, 8:40
  • DUNKIRK: 12:55, 3:30, 6:10, 8:45
  • EMOJI MOVIE 2D: 11:55, 2:15, 4:35, 6:55, 9:10
  • GIRLS TRIP: 1:00, 3:45, 6:35, 9:25
  • KIDNAP: 1:05, 3:15, 6:20, 8:30
  • SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING 2D: 11:45, 2:50, 5:55, 9:00
  • THE DARK TOWER: 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40
  • VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS 2D: 11:45, 2:45, 5:50, 8:55
  • WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 2D: 11:50, 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
  • WONDER WOMAN 2D: 11:55, 3:00, 6:05, 9:10
Mill Creek Cinema
  • ATOMIC BLONDE: 12:30, 3:15, 6:00, 8:45
  • DESPICABLE ME 3 2D: 1:00, 3:20
  • DETROIT: 12:00, 2:10, 5:20, 8:30
  • DUNKIRK: 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20
  • EMOJI MOVIE 2D: 11:50, 2:15, 4:35, 6:50, 9:05
  • KIDNAP: 12:05, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40
  • SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING 2D: 11:45, 2:45, 5:50, 8:50
  • THE DARK TOWER: 11:55, 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30
  • VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS 2D: 5:45, 9:00
Minor Theatre
  • DARK TOWER: 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00
  • DETROIT: 3:30, 7:00
  • DUNKIRK: 4:00, 10:15
  • MAUDIE: 12:45
  • THE BIG SICK: 1:15, 6:30
  • WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES: 9:30

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