Saturday, Aug. 12
Top Events!
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Frolic in the Glen and Highland Games
Rohner Park
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
/ $5 Scottish Heavy Athletics in the Rodeo Arena
The Clans are gathering! Come join the North Coast Scottish Society for our 6th annual Frolic in the Glen and Highland Games.
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Yes We Cann Parade & Hullabaloo
Arcata Ball Park
/ 2-10 p.m.
/ $25
/ Free Kids 12 and Under
The event provides a space for the cannabis community to celebrate our Humboldt heritage, show pride in our culture and gather people peacefully together in unity.
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Monster Trucks
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 5 p.m.
Like trucks, but bigger.
The Detours
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
“Cool honky tonk.”
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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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Ruddigore
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $18
/ $15 sides
/ $12 upstairs back rows
Humboldt Light Opera Company’s Ruddigore (or the Witch’s Curse), a classic Gilbert and Sullivan production, with a setting updated to the 1920s America’s Cape Cod, tells the story of the Baronets of Ruddigore cursed by a witch to commit a crime each day or be tortured to death.
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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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White Manna, Zen Mother
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
“Armed with a sound that blends together elements of space and garage rock with psychedelia, drone and a touch of doom, they’ve frequently been likened to what would happen if you merged bands like The Stooges and MC5 with Hawkwind.”
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Zen Mother, White Manna
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-noon
/ $7
/ 21+
Catch Seattle’s avant-rock duo Zen Mother, plus local dune-psych legends White Manna before they embark on their next European tour.
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Yes We Cann Afterparty Feat. Cold Blue Water, Rosewater, & DJ LE
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
This event will hilight more of our local talent- with DJ Livingearth, Rosewater: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead and Cold Blue Water!
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All Events!
Forestry Practices Hike
Humboldt Redwood Company
/ 8:30-3 a.m.
/ Free
Led by a forester and wildlife biologist, the hike will provide a first-hand viewing of forestry, conservation, and restoration in the Yager and Lawrence Creek watersheds.
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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 Cindy Moyer in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata.
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yard sale
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
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State Park Volunteer Restoration Event
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Help California State Parks save Trinidad State Beach from being taken over by English ivy.
Cooling It In The Redwoods Car Show
Pierson Park, McKinleyville
/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
This show is open to all VWs 25 years or older. Enter your VW for $24 which includes the BBQ and a yearly Humbugs membership.
Nighthawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
From classic rock to R&B to country rock to blues.
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Arcata Challenge Course: Develop Trust & Teamwork
Arcata Community Forest
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $30
/ $40 per individual for groups of 25 or more
Fun-filled outdoor adventure focusing on team building, skill development and environmental education.
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Ju Drum & Seed-n-Soil
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Live music and positive vibes by this conscious reggae band with Afro-beat influences.
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Yart Sale!
The Studio and Cheri Blackerby Gallery
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
There will be chili dogs, baked goods, drinks, games and amazing art at unbeatable prices.
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Bee-Day Party
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
We’ll have activities to learn about native bees, bee crafts for kids, a special bee-day treat and a self-guided hike on the Wildberries Trail to the beach.
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Community Acupuncture at Core Pilates
Arcata Core Pilates Studio
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ $30
Come and get a relaxing acupuncture session for 30 dollars, after the farmer’s market.
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Pizza Gago, Fusilli Brothers
Wrangletown Cider Company
/ 4:30-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Music by the guitar/mandolin duo, The Fusilli Brothers.
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Pasta Feed Fundraiser
Manila Community Center
/ 5-7 p.m.
You don’t need to be a runner to enjoy this pasta feed - everyone is welcome.
Endless Poetry
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 5-7 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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Roller Skating
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
Come to the Eureka Muni for some fun on wheels!
12th Anniversary Comedy Show
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ 21+
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The Sound of Ghosts
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free All Ages
Music and beer.
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Hot Summer Nights by Queer Humboldt
Logger Bar
/ 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
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A Rock Show
Blondies Food & Drink
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
Touring from San Francisco: The Living With: A Good Death And: Without A Sound.
Uptown
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
Classic Funk/80’s & 90s Pop & Classic Rock.
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Hardly Deadly
Stone Junction Bar
/ 9-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“Hardly Deadly is back to share the Grateful vibe with the SoHum heads.”
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Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER: 1:05, 3:35, 6:05, 8:35
- ANNABELLE: CREATION: 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00
- ATOMIC BLONDE: 12:05, 2:45, 5:30, 9:15
- DESPICABLE ME 3 2D: 11:55, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00
- DETROIT: 8:10
- DUNKIRK: 12:55, 3:30, 6:10, 8:45
- EMOJI MOVIE 2D: 12:20, 2:40
- GIRLS TRIP: 1:05, 3:50, 6:40, 9:25
- GLASS CASTLE: 12:25, 3:20, 6:15, 9:10
- KIDNAP: 12:10, 2:15, 7:20, 9:30
- NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE 2D: 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45
- SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING 2D: 4:55, 8:00
- THE DARK TOWER: 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40
- VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS 2D: 4:20
- WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 2D: 11:50, 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
Mill Creek Cinema
- ANNABELLE: CREATION: 1:15, 3:55, 6:35, 9:15
- ATOMIC BLONDE: 12:30, 3:15, 6:00, 8:45
- DETROIT: 11:50, 5:55
- DUNKIRK: 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20
- EMOJI MOVIE 2D: 1:25, 3:45
- KIDNAP: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40
- NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE 2D: 1:05, 3:25, 5:45, 8:05
- SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING 2D: 6:05, 9:05
- THE DARK TOWER: 11:55, 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30
- VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS 2D: 2:55, 9:00
Minor Theatre
- DARK TOWER: 2:30, 5:25, 10:15
- DETROIT: 2:00, 6:20
- DUNKIRK: 1:00, 5:00, 9:30
- MAUDIE: 7:45
- THE BIG SICK: 3:35, 7:30, 10:30