Saturday, Feb. 25
Top Events!
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Lupine Bash
Pacific Union School
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join Friends of the Dunes and the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge for the Lupine Bash. Be a part of this annual tradition of removing invasive yellow bush lupines before they get the chance to produce more seed.
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Dancing Stars of Humboldt
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $15
“Come see the best dancers in Humboldt county! DSH has chosen the very best acts, from ballet and tap, to modern, jazz, and hip hop, for your enjoyment. Bring the whole family!”
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Hepcat Ball
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ $7
The HSU Swing Club Presents The 6th Annual HepCat Ball featuring The CR Jazz Band. Vintage dress encouraged.
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Meredith Axelrod, Belles of the Levee
The Sanctuary
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $5
/ $20 sliding scale
Help us welcome back San Francisco-based old time singer Meredith Axelrod, who first came to the Sanctuary in 2015 with Frank Fairfield. She will be joined our favorite local interpreters of vintage jazz, Belles of the Levee.
HSU Symphonic Band and Jazz Orchestra
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $8 General
/ $5 Senior/Child
/ Free HSU students with ID
Included on the program will be featured guest artist and local celebrity Brad Curtis, who will provide narration for Aaron Copland’s iconic 1942 composition Lincoln Portrait.
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Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ $22 Gala Champagne Opening Night
/ $17 Friday/Saturday/Matinees
/ $10 Thursdays and Previews
“Romantic. Dramatic. Comic. Tonight, 18th century scientific genius Emilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart?”
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Elevate!: Disco House Edition
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ 21+
Fraktal Productions presents. Sets by DJs Red, Marjo Lak, Joe-E, Dub Cowboy and more.
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Blacksage Runners
Clam Beach Inn
/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ 21+
Local rockers burn down The Digger.
All Events!
Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Coaches Meeting
Faith Center Foursquare Church
/ 8-9 a.m.
“The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is expanding its outreach to coaches in Humboldt County with a four-month series on “Transformational Coaching” starting on the last Saturday of the month.”
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The Birds & Bees Educational Series
Humboldt Botanical Garden
/ 10 a.m.-noon
Learn about a temperate woodland garden; specifically, the beautiful Moss Family Temperate Woodland Garden, as presented by Curators Tim and June Walsh.
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Winter Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Find farm fresh produce, locally raised meats, hot food and much more!
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Free Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
See Event Description
/ 10-11 a.m.
/ Free
Deborah Giraud, UC-Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor will teach pruning on young, mature, and espaliered trees. Enjoy light snacks and free garden resources including assistance with CalFresh.
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U.S. Constitution
Samoa Cook House
/ noon-1:15 p.m.
/ Free
What is our Constitution? “U. S. Constitution: ”Blueprint, Operating Manual or Metaphor” will be the subject of retired HSU political science professor JeDon Emenhiser at a forum hosted by North Coast Mensa.
Beginner Hip Hop Dance
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ $5
Come dance with us! Learn a fun and sassy hip hop routine.
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Youth Cooking
The MGC
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ $5
A professional chef teaches children ages 7-12 how to cook various dishes.
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Cuentos en Español
See Event Description
/ 3-4 p.m.
/ Free
Una hora de cuentos para todas las familias. Libros gratis para los niños.
String Chickens
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Folky fiddle tunes.
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On the Spot #4
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7-9 p.m.
Come join the OTS crew for a night filled with the LOVE of improv comedy and we will do “As you wish.”
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DJ Noble
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free All ages
Reggae DJ.
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
Mardi Gras Party
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
Best masked guest wins $100 in free play.
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Velvet Touch, Apiary
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
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Deejay Theory
The Fabulous Tip Top Gentlemen’s Club
/ 10 p.m.-midnight
San Francisco-based Deejay Theory is steadily carving a lane somewhere between the beach and the rave, as a leading ambassador of the Tropical Bass sound in the US.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- A CURE FOR WELLNESS: 5:50, 9:00
- A DOG’S PURPOSE: 12:25, 3:15, 6:05
- COLLIDE: 1:50, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35
- FIFTY SHADES DARKER: 12:20, 3:10, 5:55, 8:45
- FIST FIGHT: 1:55, 4:25, 6:45, 9:25
- GET OUT: 1:45, 4:20, 6:55, 9:30
- HIDDEN FIGURES: 11:50, 2:40, 5:35, 8:30
- JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2: 12:40, 3:30, 6:25, 9:15
- LA LA LAND: 12:00, 3:00, 8:50
- ROCK DOG: 11:55, 2:10, 4:40, 7:00, 9:25
- SPLIT: 1:05, 3:45, 6:35, 9:20
- THE GREAT WALL 2D: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30
- THE GREAT WALL 3D: 9:10
- THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE 2D: 12:10, 2:50, 5:25, 8:00
Mill Creek Cinema
- A CURE FOR WELLNESS: 8:50
- FIFTY SHADES DARKER: 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15
- FIST FIGHT: 1:45, 4:05, 6:25, 9:20
- HIDDEN FIGURES: 11:50, 2:45, 5:40, 8:35
- JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2: 12:35, 3:30, 6:15, 9:05
- LION: 12:15, 3:10, 6:00
- ROCK DOG: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 8:45
- THE GREAT WALL 2D: 12:45, 6:10, 9:00
- THE GREAT WALL 3D: 3:25
- THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE 2D: 12:25, 3:00, 5:50, 8:25
Minor Theatre
- FENCES: 2:00, 8:00
- HIDDEN FIGURES: 1:00, 3:30, 4:45, 9:00
- PATERSON: 2:15, 5:30, 8:30
- THE RED TURTLE: 1:15, 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 6:45, 9:30