Saturday, Feb. 10
SATURDAY LOWDOWN: 2018 Mr. Humboldt Pageant in Acrata
Here come the bulges. The Mr. Humboldt Pageant returns to the Arcata Theatre Lounge Saturday night with its fifth edition featuring traditional pageant segments such as Q&A, swimwear, talent and formal wear.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Eureka Waterfront Trail Celebration
Wharfinger Building
/ 4-7 p.m.
/ Free
Did you know that the construction of our waterfront trail is now complete? Yep, that’s the case. (In case you didn’t know, it’s 6.3 miles from one end to the other.) So, since it’s done (short of adding some amenities), let’s celebrate!
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A River’s Last Chance: Documentary Film Eel River
Lost Coast Brewery
/ 5-9 p.m.
Humboldt Steelhead Days will be screening “A River’s Last Chance: A Story of Salmon, Timber, Weed and Wine along California’s Mighty Eel River,” by former Humboldt State University student and the director of storytelling for Pacific Rivers, Shane Anderson.
NPA Elegant French Dinner 2018
Sequoia Conference Center
/ 5:30-9:30 p.m.
NPA’s 16th annual benefit for NPA international travel scholarships. The Elegant French Dinner includes a four course meal & dessert, no-host wine/beer bar, digital presentations of recent student travel and musical entertainment.
2019 Mr. Humboldt Pageant
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7 p.m.
“The Mr. Humboldt Pageant is back and ready to rock your socks (or or other garments) off! Now in its fifth year, this 18+ charity spoof pageant is VERY DUMB and feature hunks of all shapes and sizes competing in multiple rounds of familiar fun.”
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Huayllipacha
Fortuna Monday Club
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $10
Returning to the Fortuna Concert Series stage we are pleased to present Huayllipacha. Playing a blend of traditional and contemporary music from their homeland are Peruvian brothers Fredy, David and Juan Salazar-Quispe.
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(SOLD OUT) Moscow Festival Ballet Cinderella
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 8 p.m.
Founded by the esteemed principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, Sergei Radchenko, this jubilant ensemble of over 30 dancers brings together the highest classical elements of the great Russian ballet companies.
11th Annual Samba na Chuva Carnaval Party
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Featuring live performances by samba dancers, samba percussion, and Humboldt Capoiera. Dance your booty off to music from our special guests opening up the night, The Undercovers.
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King Lear
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $16
/ $14 Students/Seniors
Tired of ruling, King Lear divides his empire among his daughters, setting the stage for an epic tale of unchecked ambition, deceit, war and madness. Filled with stunning imagery, subtle word play, and heart-wrenching moments, King Lear is regularly ranked by scholars as one of Shakespeare’s finest
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Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
/ $14 students/seniors
/ $10 Jan. 25 preview
A modern tragicomedy by the late Edward Albee, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is an unforgettable night with the most toxic marriage ever imagined.
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Club Triangle’s: What’s Your Sign? An Astrological Fantasy
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Dress up, inspired by your astrological sign, and get ready for an out of this world cabaret featuring Club Triangle performers and galactic dance party with DJ Joe-E. (aka Sakkanikles) and DJ Anya.
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All Events!
Sunrise Vinyasa Flow
Om Shala Yoga
/ 7-8:15 a.m.
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“How Will I Know?”
Adult Day Health and Alzheimer’s Services
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Redwood Caregiver Resource Center in partnership with Adult Day Health and Alzheimer’s Services present “How Will I Know?”, facilitated by Alexis Glidewell, LCSW.
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First Aid Adult and Child CPR
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $90
/ $75 HSU Students
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Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting
HSU Student Recreation Center
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ $18
/ $10 HSU Students
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Summer Farm Shares Available for Purchase
Bayside Park Farm & Garden
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $450
It’s not too soon to think about securing your Summer Farm Share.
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Redwood Writing Project Events
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ $200
/ $200 for all 6 sessions
/ $45 per session
/ 18+
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Dune Ecosystem Restoration
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Help restore the dune ecosystem on the Friends of the Dunes property. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants to make room for native plant diversity.
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Dune Ecosystem Restoration
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
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Rose Pruning Class
Humboldt Botanical Garden
/ 10 a.m.-noon
Please join Richard and Paula Grabowski from the Rose Society for our annual rose pruning class.
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Arcata Plaza Winter Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
“The growing season may be winding down but the bounty of the North Coast doesn’t end with Fall. The Arcata Plaza farmers’ market continues all winter long.”
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All Seasons Orchestra Auditions
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $25
/ $30 non-resident
The Arcata Recreation Division and the All Seasons Orchestra invites you to get involved with this community orchestra.
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Salt River Tree Planting
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Join the Watershed Stewards Program (WSP), the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (HCRCD), and the Bear River Tribe for a day of planting cottonwood and willow trees along a portion of the Salt River in Ferndale.
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Qi Gong
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ $50
/ $45 HSU Students
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5th Annual Fruit Tree and Scion Exchange
Bayside Community Hall
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
The Humboldt Permaculture Guild invites the community to the 5th annual Fruit Tree and Scion Exchange.
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Put a Ring on It! Jewelery Extravaganza!
SCRAP Humboldt
/ noon-5 p.m.
Scoop up some fancy new-to-you baubles for yourself or a loved one! Each purchase comes with a gift box!
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Humboldt Marble Weekend
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ noon-6 p.m.
/ Free
Marble makers from around the country will here in Humboldt for three days of marble displays, sales, demonstrations, and hunts.
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Blended Learning First Aid/Adult and Child CPR/AED
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ $90
/ $75 HSU Students
Learn to care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults and children. Includes the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and how to deal with sudden illnesses, wounds, and injuries to muscles, bones, and joints.
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I, Tonya
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 3:30-5:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $7 online advance tix
/ $6.50 matinee
/ $5 online advance tix (matinee)
“I, Tonya” is the darkly comedic tale of American figure skater Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history.
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Hearts Together Auction
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 Kids 12-16
A festive evening of Valentine fun. Chance to bid on dinners, parties, outings, fabulous goods and services, original art, quilts, and much more.
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I, Tonya
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $8
/ $7 online advance tix
/ $6.50 matinee
/ $5 online advance tix (matinee)
“I, Tonya” is the darkly comedic tale of American figure skater Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history.
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Paint Night Out: The Art of Painting & Drinking
See Event Description
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $39
/ 18+
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Story Time Takeover
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6 p.m.-10:30 a.m.
/ Free
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Good Co.
Crescent Elk Auditorium
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $18
/ $15 Transitional-Aged Youth
/ $15 Seniors
/ $12 Students
The U.S.’s first live electro-swing band, Good Co. is a six-piece group offering a fusion of swing music reminiscent of underground speakeasies balanced with electronic dance music of today.
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Kenny Bowling
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Delta blues.
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I, Tonya
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30-10:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $7 online advance tix
/ $6.50 matinee
/ $5 online advance tix (matinee)
“I, Tonya” is the darkly comedic tale of American figure skater Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history.
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
Blue Rhythm Revue
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Blues/rock.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- 12 STRONG: 3:20, 9:20, 9:20
- 15:17 TO PARIS: 12:00, 2:25, 2:25, 4:50, 4:50, 7:15, 7:15, 9:35, 9:35
- CALL ME BY YOUR NAME: 12:20, 12:20, 6:25, 6:25
- FIFTY SHADES FREED: 12:45, 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 5:45, 7:00, 8:15, 8:15, 9:30, 9:30
- GREATEST SHOWMAN, THE: 12:50, 12:50, 3:25, 6:05, 6:05, 8:35, 8:35
- HOSTILES: 11:40, 11:40, 2:45, 5:45, 5:45, 8:45, 8:45
- I, TONYA: 3:35, 9:00, 9:00
- JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE 2D: 12:40, 12:40, 3:30, 6:20, 6:20, 9:10
- MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE: 11:55, 3:00, 6:10, 9:15, 9:15
- PETER RABBIT: 11:45, 12:35, 12:35, 2:10, 3:05, 3:05, 4:35, 4:35, 5:35, 8:00, 8:00
- SHAPE OF WATER: 11:45, 11:45, 2:40, 5:35, 5:35, 8:30
- THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: 12:55, 6:15
- WINCHESTER: THE HOUSE THAT GHOSTS BUILT: 1:55, 1:55, 4:25, 6:55, 6:55, 9:25, 9:25
Mill Creek Cinema
- 15:17 TO PARIS: 12:00, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35
- CALL ME BY YOUR NAME: 3:35, 9:15
- FIFTY SHADES FREED: 1:55, 4:25, 6:55, 9:25
- HOSTILES: 11:45, 2:45, 2:45, 5:45, 8:45, 8:45
- I, TONYA: 12:50, 12:50, 6:30, 6:30
- JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE 2D: 12:30, 3:25, 3:25, 6:20, 9:10, 9:10
- MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE: 11:55, 11:55, 3:00, 6:05, 9:05, 9:05
- PETER RABBIT: 12:45, 12:45, 3:10, 3:10, 5:35, 5:35, 8:00
- SHAPE OF WATER: 12:40, 6:10, 6:10
- THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: 3:30, 9:00, 9:00
Minor Theatre
- CALL ME BY YOUR NAME: 1:30, 8:00
- DARKEST HOUR: 5:00
- MET OPERA: L’ELISIR D’AMORE LIVE: 8:00, 8:55
- PHANTOM THREAD: 1:00, 4:15, 7:30
- THE SHAPE OF WATER: 2:00, 5:30, 8:30