Saturday, June 2

SATURDAY LOWDOWN: It’s Gonna Be Ridiculously Nice Out Today, So You Should Probably Go to SAMF!

Summer joy at SAMF

And this is just LoCO’s opinion, here, but if there is one annual event on the Humboldt calendar that best gathers together all the ingredients that make our community super and duper — from top-notch, multi-genre musical offerings, to colorful people and art, to unrivaled natural beauty — it would have to be the Mateel Community Center’s Summer Arts and Music Festival, which again goes down this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, at the Benbow State Recreation Area. 

Now in its 42nd year, SAMF is packed with more performances, craft booths, food whimsy than you can feasibly be expected take in over its two days, so you’ll want to familiarize yourself with this year’s schedule. For you Lowdown clickers, though, we’ll note that Saturday night’s headliner is South African reggae star Nkulee Dube.

Sample Dube’s spirit in the clip below and/or scroll the rest of Saturday’s listings farther down. —AG

Top Events!
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Summer Arts and Music Festival
Benbow Lake State Rec. Area / 10 a.m.-10 p.m. / $25 / $40 both days
Summer Arts and Music festival features over 70 performances, more than 150 handmade craft, food, and non-profit vendor booths, a Kid Zone with arts & crafts,dance and interactive light and sound experiences in the Generation Green Dome & Belly Dance Temple areas.
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North Coast Open Studios 2018 - Weekend 1
See Event Description / 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Weekend 1 of the 20th annual North Coast Open Studios! Artists all over Humboldt County open their studios to the public, sharing their inspiration (and creative messes).
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Pony Express Days
McKinleyville / noon-4 p.m.
Pony Express Days is a town celebration that was established in 1968. Click for schedule of events.
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Arts Alive
Eureka / 6 p.m. / Free
Eureka’s monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.
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John Elliott
The Sanctuary / 7-9:30 p.m. / $10
“For those unfamiliar with John’s music, it is hilarious, touching, relatable, and political in a way that only a craftsperson such as John could pull off.”
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Humboldt Crabs vs. Corvallis Knights
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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Hedwig and The Angry Inch
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-10 p.m. / $18 / $16 Students/Seniors / 18+
Called “The best rock musical ever,” by Rolling Stone, Hedwig tells the tale of genderqueer East German rock-and-roll singer Hedwig Robinson.
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Chicago
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $18 / $16 students/seniors / $10 5/3 preview
“Winner of both the Tony Award for Best Revival and Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, Chicago is the bold, sexy musical about notoriety, celebrity, and human passion.”
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2nd Annual Paul Simon Tribute Show
Arcata Playhouse / 8-10:30 p.m. / $15
Fifteen of Humboldt’s finest musicians paying tribute to one of their all-time favorites.
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Eyes Anonymous
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
‘80s hits.
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All Events!

National Learn to Row Day
Halvorsen Park / 7 a.m.-noon / Free
Humboldt Bay Rowing Association is sponsoring a free Learn to Row event on Saturday, June 2.
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Camo Archery Shoot
See Event Description / 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. / $20
Trail shoots, also called field courses, are similar to golf courses: the archer walks the course with a group and the group shoots from a designated location at a 3D foam animal target.
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Arcata Marsh Guided Bird Walk
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary / 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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Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
Center Activities, HSU Campus / 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. / $85 / $75 HSU Students
This course provides first responders and healthcare providers the requisite knowledge and skills to respond to patients who are experiencing respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest and/or airway obstruction.
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Wildlife Tracking Workshop
HSU Natural History Museum / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / $25 / $20 members / $15 HSU students / $15 seniors
Treat yourself to a day in the field with wildlife biologist and professional tracker Phil Johnston.
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Wigi Wetlands Volunteer Workday
Eureka Waterfront / 9:30 a.m.-noon / Free
Join Redwood Region Audubon Society’s Broom Brigade and help remove Scotch broom and clean up trash at the Wigi Wetlands along the waterfront trail behind the Bayshore Mall.
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Family Fun Dune Exploration
Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR) / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free
Celebrate National Trails Day on this family-friendly walk exploring the diverse (and fun!) landscape of the Lanphere Dunes.
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Open Studio
SCRAP Humboldt / 10-5 a.m. / Free
Stop by the SCRAP studio for reuse crafts galore! Every day will feature new and exciting crafts including, but not limited to origami boxes, bottle cap magnets, and bead making.
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Beginning Kayaking
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. / $55 / $45 HSU Students
This class covers the fundamentals of kayaking, including an orientation to kayaking equipment, paddling technique, and water safety.
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Boot Camp and Beer
Six Rivers Brewery / 10-11:30 a.m.
Fit Nor Cal Trainer Andy Salatnay will lead a 50 minute Boot Camp Class, followed by a post workout beer!
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F.O.A.L. Book Sale
Arcata Library / 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friends of the Arcata Library (FOAL) monthly book sale. Come support your local library! Many hardcover and paperback books to choose from.
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Hospice of Humboldt Volunteer Training
Hospice of Humboldt / 11 a.m.-3 p.m. / Free / 18+
Would you like to make a difference in our community? Do you enjoy helping people? Becoming a volunteer at Hospice of Humboldt might be for you!
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Health and Safety Fair
See Event Description / noon-2:30 p.m. / Free
Rio Dell’s Health and Safety Fair will include a bike rodeo, vendors, games, raffles, and BBQ. This event is free and open to all ages.
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Real Estate Market Trends and Forecast
MikkiMoves Real Estate, Inc / noon-1 p.m. / Free
*Real Estate Market Trends and Forecast* With Kimberly Keisling and special guest Ruthie Jones.
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Guitar Set-Up and Maintenance
Center Activities, HSU Campus / 1-4 p.m. / $165 / $150 HSU Students
In this class, students will bring in their own electric or acoustic guitar for set up.
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Artist Samantha Stone
Humboldt Cider Company Tap Room / 2-11 p.m. / Free
The Humboldt Cider Co. Tap Room will be featuring the talented Samantha Stone’s artwork for your viewing pleasure.
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Unofficial Pony Express Days Afterparty
Papa Wheelies Pub / 4 p.m.-midnight
Head on down to Papa Wheelies immediately after the end of McKinleyville’s Annual Pony Express Days festival to keep the party going and bring it up a notch!
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Song of Six Rivers
Morris Graves Museum of Art / 5-6 p.m. / Free
So you think you know Humboldt County? Local author, poet and educator Zev Levinson explores the colorful history, rich diversity, and stunning geography of the Humboldt Bay/Six Rivers region through a blend of lyrical poetry and archival photography in his new book.
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Sunset Paddle on Humboldt Bay
See Event Description / 5-8 p.m. / $48 / $38 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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Writers On The Wall
Eureka Books / 6-9 p.m. / Free
Writers on the Wall, an exhibition of works by well-known authors that are suitable for framing.
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Gail McDowell: The Call of Roots and Water
The Black Faun Gallery / 6-9 p.m. / Free
The Call of Roots and Water utilizes photographic prints, printed silks, oil paintings, and video projected through a dive mask to convey the places on the planet outside of human habitation.
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Culture Creature
The Studio and Cheri Blackerby Gallery / 6-9 p.m. / Free
Culture Creature is a two person exhibition by David Caylor and Tawnya Costa at The Studio and Cheri Blackerby Gallery.
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The Movers and Shakers
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / 8-11 p.m. / Free All Ages
Rhythm and blues.
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The Movers and The Shakers
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / 8-11 p.m. / Free
Live rock, blues and funk.
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Eyes Anonymous
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
‘80s hits.
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Doug Fir & the 2x4s
Cherae Heights Firewater Lounge / 9 p.m. / 21+
Multigenerational rock and roll band comprised of fathers and sons playing classic rock and beyond.
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Johnee Angel’s 42nd B-day Bash
The Jam / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / $5 / 21+
Hip-hop comedy variety show.
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DJ Gabe Pressure
Club Expression at The Tip Top / 9 p.m.-2 a.m. / Free / Free Ladies / 21+
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion / 9 p.m. / 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
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707 Band
Central Station / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
Dance rock.
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Tyger Byle
Logger Bar / 9-11:59 p.m. / Free
Humboldt County’s preeminent prog-jug band play musics at the Logger Bar!
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • ACTION POINT: 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30
  • ADRIFT: 1:55, 4:25, 6:50, 9:20
  • A QUIET PLACE: 4:05, 9:15
  • AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR 2D: 11:45, 2:55, 6:05, 9:05
  • BOOK CLUB: 1:00, 3:30, 6:10, 8:35
  • DEADPOOL 2: 12:05, 1:20, 2:55, 4:10, 5:40, 6:55, 8:30, 9:40
  • LIFE OF THE PARTY: 6:25, 8:55
  • OVERBOARD: 1:30, 6:30
  • RBG: 12:50, 3:20, 5:50, 8:20
  • SHOW DOGS: 1:40, 4:00
  • SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY 2D: 11:45, 1:45, 2:50, 3:50, 4:50, 6:00, 8:00, 9:10
  • SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY 3D: 12:45, 7:00
Mill Creek Cinema
  • ADRIFT: 11:45, 2:10, 4:35, 7:05, 9:30
  • AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR 2D: 11:45, 2:50, 6:00, 9:05
  • BOOK CLUB: 11:55, 2:15, 4:40, 7:10, 9:25
  • DEADPOOL 2: 11:50, 1:10, 2:40, 4:00, 5:30, 6:55, 8:15, 9:40
  • LIFE OF THE PARTY: 5:50, 8:20
  • SHOW DOGS: 1:10, 3:30
  • SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY 2D: 12:00, 1:40, 4:50, 6:10, 8:00, 9:15
  • SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY 3D: 3:05
Minor Theatre
  • DEADPOOL 2: 12:00, 3:25, 6:30, 9:35
  • LET THE SUNSHINE IN: 2:20, 7:35
  • SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY: 11:00, 1:45, 2:35, 5:15, 6:05, 8:45, 9:50
  • SPECIAL EVENT A: 10:00
  • YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE: 5:00, 10:15

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