Saturday, July 8

SATURDAY LOWDOWN: The Humboldt Folklife Festival Starts Today; 8 Days of Music in Blue Lake

For the next eight days, Blue Lake will once again be the center of Humboldt’s musical universe during the Humboldt Folklife Society’s annual Folklife Festival. Now in its 39th year the event almost exclusively features local performers and is a great way to succinctly experience a huge swath of Humboldt’s musical talent. Your Lost Coast Outpost has compiled the entire list of performers and events below: 

  • Saturday: Festival Kick-Off Party - Gather in sunny Blue Lake at Mad River Brewery for a beer in and music by The Detours, Thursday Night Bluegrass and Kingfoot.
  • Sunday: Annie and Mary Day - Citywide festival highlighted with music by The Detours, Gatehouse Well, No Pardon, That Buckin’ String Band and Timber Ridge Boys.
  • Monday: Jazz Night- Veering from folk for a night to showcase the finest local jazz musicians: RLa Trio with Francis Vanek, The BluntSide Quintet and The Low Notes.
  • Tuesday: Songwriters’ Night - Features local songwriters taking turns playing their songs and explaining their craft. Featuring Leah Grams Johnson, Ryan Bisio, Scott William Perry and Rachel Beccaria. Hosted by Jan Bramlett.
  • Wednesday: Under the Stars - The festival moves outdoors into Dell’Arte’s amphitheater. Evening features Huckleberry Flint, Rogues’ Gallery and Kenny Ray and the Mighty Rovers.
  • Thursday: Bluegrass and Beyond - Fingers will fly during Thursday night’s festival proceedings with music by The Compost Mountain Boys, Jenny Scheinman and Clean Livin’.
  • Friday: Barn Dance - Annual hoedown at the Arcata Veteran’s Hall featuring toetap-worthy tunes from Striped Pig Band and caller Lyndsey Battle.
  • Saturday, July 15: All Day Free Festival - Full day of music on two stages, workshops, food, joy. Music by Absynth Quartet, The Trouble, Safari Boots, La Patina Band, Melanie Barnett, Vanishing Pints and more. 

—AG

Top Events!
(Look ahead!)

56th Annual Orick Rodeo
Orick Rodeo Grounds / 8 a.m.
Orick’s biggest event of the year! Kids Games, Mutton Bustin, Calf Riding and Steer Riding!
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Humboldt Folklife Festival Kickoff
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 2:45 p.m.
“Join us at Mad River Brewery as Kingfoot, Thursday Night Blugrass and The Detours kickoff the 39th Annual Folklife Festival!”
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(CANCELLED) Humboldt Crabs vs. San Diego Waves
Arcata Ball Park / 7 p.m. / $9 / $6 students/seniors / $4 12 and under
Your hometown heroes whoop up on some other lesser team. Peanuts, crackerjacks, etc.
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The Legend of Georgia McBride
Redwood Curtain Theatre / 8-9:30 p.m. / $22 Gala Opening Night / $17 Friday/Saturday/Matinees / $10 Thursdays and Previews
“He’s young, he’s broke, and he’s just found out his wife is going to have a baby! To make matters even more desperate, Casey’s been fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a run-down, small-town Florida bar.”
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Justice: Tea Time and Broken
Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre / 8-9 p.m. / $12 / $12 Adults / $10 Student/Senior
“Under the watch of an omnipotent, unseen authority, two men are imprisoned for eternity. Their dreams and imaginings are the closest they can come to liberation.”
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Ragdoll Revue Presents Doll-Con
Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m.-midnight
Ragdoll Revue presents: Doll-Con a pop culture themed burlesque/geeklesque show!
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Submit your event!
PROMOTED

Nighthawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
“From classic rock to R&B to country rock to blues, NightHawk knows how to get you out on the dance floor!”
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All Events!

Arcata Marsh and Widlife Sanctuary Bird Walk
See Event Description / 8:30-11 a.m. / Free
Redwood Region Audubon Society is sponsoring a free public field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Nighthawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
“From classic rock to R&B to country rock to blues, NightHawk knows how to get you out on the dance floor!”
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Intermediate Sea Kayaking
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. / $55 / $45 HSU Students
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Where’s Waldo in July
Northtown Books / 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Once again, the famous children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting many local businesses throughout our community this July.
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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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BLC Customer Appreciation Party
The Beneficial Living Center & Garden Supplies / noon-5 p.m.
“We will have workshops on Ferments and Dynamic Accumulators for composting and tea brewing. Local Beer with proceeds going to Humboldt County Growers Association.”
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Battle of the Bands
Central Station / 5 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
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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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Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion / 9 p.m. / 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
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Jim Lahman Band
Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free / 21+
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • 47 METERS DOWN: 12:20, 5:45, 9:25
  • BABY DRIVER: 1:05, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30
  • BEGUILED: 1:55, 4:20, 6:45, 9:15
  • CARS 3 2D: 11:45, 2:10, 4:35, 7:00
  • DESPICABLE ME 3 2D: 11:50, 12:15, 2:35, 3:30, 4:55, 5:50, 7:20, 9:35
  • DESPICABLE ME 3 3D: 8:10
  • GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 2D: 2:40, 8:15
  • HOUSE: 12:05, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:20
  • SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING 2D: 11:45, 12:45, 2:50, 3:55, 5:55, 7:05, 9:00
  • SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING 3D: 1:45, 4:50, 8:00
  • TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT 2D: 12:10, 2:15, 5:30, 8:50
  • WONDER WOMAN 2D: 11:50, 2:55, 6:05, 9:10
Mill Creek Cinema
  • BABY DRIVER: 11:45, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30
  • CARS 3 2D: 11:50, 2:10, 4:35, 7:00
  • DESPICABLE ME 3 2D: 12:05, 1:00, 3:20, 5:40, 8:00
  • DESPICABLE ME 3 3D: 2:25
  • HOUSE: 12:10, 2:30, 4:45, 7:05, 9:20
  • SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING 2D: 11:45, 2:45, 5:50, 7:45, 8:55
  • SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING 3D: 4:40, 9:20
  • TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT 2D: 12:40, 2:20, 5:35, 8:50
  • WONDER WOMAN 2D: 11:50, 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
Minor Theatre
  • BABY DRIVER: 1:30, 4:20, 8:30
  • BEATRIZ AT DINNER: 4:10, 6:35
  • SPIDER-MAN HOMECOMING: 1:00, 7:00, 10:00
  • THE BAD BATCH: 9:00
  • THE BEGUILED: 3:45, 6:10

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