Wednesday, May 17
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Pints for Nonprofits
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / noon-midnight / Free All ages
Benefitting HSU Center Activities,
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Sci-Fi Pint & Pizza Night: Tremors (1990)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $5
“Welcome to Perfection. A small town in Nevada where life is simple and peaceful. Then one day the hysteria begins when a strange creature starts picking off people one by one. Now it’s up to Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward to save the town before it’s too late.”
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Kekexili: Mountain Patrol
Westhaven Center for the Arts / 7-9:30 p.m. / $5
“Follows a group of semi-government supported Tibetan activists who chase down antelope poachers in the Hoh Xil region of Qinghai, near Yushu. These hardened men face the obstacles of a rugged, thin air environment, criminals armed with guns, a serious lack of funding, and a heavy moral dillemma.”
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Farm Shares
Bayside Park Farm & Garden / 6 a.m.-11 p.m. / $450
Farm Shares are still available for purchase. Shareholders receive a weekly box of fresh produce.
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Wheel-In Wednesdays
See Event Description / 7 a.m. / Free
Join the Bike Month Humboldt Coalition for group commuter rides from Arcata to Eureka every Wednesday in May.
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR) with NOLS Wilderness Medicine
Nelson Hall East 102 • Goodwin Forum / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / $675 / $615 HSU Students
“This challenging 80 hour course is designed to provide outdoor leaders, instructors, guides, rangers, and travelers with the knowledge needed to deal with emergencies in remote settings.”
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Wilderness First Responder
Nelson Hall East 102 • Goodwin Forum / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / $675 / $615 HSU Students
This challenging 80 hour course is designed to provide outdoor leaders, instructors, guides, rangers, and travelers with the knowledge needed to deal with emergencies in remote settings.
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR) with NOLS Wilderness Medicine
Nelson Hall East 102 • Goodwin Forum / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / $675 / $615 HSU Students
“This challenging 80 hour course is designed to provide outdoor leaders, instructors, guides, rangers, and travelers with the knowledge needed to deal with emergencies in remote settings.”
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Weeding Wednesday
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 5-8 p.m.
Want to unwind after work while meeting new people and learning about native plants? Join Friends of the Dunes for some light weeding and landscaping around the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center for Weeding Wednesday!
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Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
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A Quiet Passion
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 6:30 p.m. / $8 / $6.50 Matinee
Renowned British filmmaker Terence Davies (House of Mirth, Sunset Song) tells the story of American poet Emily Dickinson, from her days as a schoolgirl to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognized artist.
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Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino)
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 7 p.m. / $7 / $40 6 week series
Salsa rueda is a circle of couples dancing changing partners to patterns called out in Spanish or shown with hand signals. Sponsored by Humboldt Folk Dancers.
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Ultra Secret Good Guy Organization
SpeakEasy / 7 p.m. / 21+
Jazz/funk improv for your Wednesdays.
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Climate Conversations
Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center / 7-8:30 p.m. / Free
Wondering what your life would look like with a much smaller carbon footprint? Climate Conversations is a series of six educational and discussion groups led by Patrick Carr and sponsored by the Arcata Recreation Division.
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Comedy Open Mikey
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 9 p.m. / 21+
Hosted by Nando Molina. Beats by Gabe Pressure.
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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
Vista Del Mar / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Provided by Lightning Boom productions.
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Whomp Wednesday
The Jam / 9:30 p.m. / 21+
whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp.
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Rude Lion Sound
Toby and Jacks / 10 p.m. / 21+
Were you just thinking, “Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?” Here it is!
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