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If it’s Wednesday it’s (barring random midweek EDM) Sci-Fi Night at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. This week’s mistake? Why it’s The Raiders of Atlantis (1983). Watch a poor-quality trailer above.


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Sci-Fi Night: Raiders of Atlantis (1983)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6 p.m. / $5
“After a team of scientists unearth an ancient Atlantean relic while trying to raise a sunken Russian nuclear submarine, the once thought to be legend island of Atlantis emerges from the depths and now want to reclaim the world.”
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La Mancha
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6 p.m.
Local Latin rock band plays Pints for Nonprofits benefit for EPIC.
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No Pardon
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / 7-10 p.m. / Free All Ages
Local folk trio.
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Sound Culture 045
The Jam / 9:30 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Join us this month as we welcome Pushloop (Sub.mission, CA), Mantra (Infernal Sounds, Netherlands), and LB and Konfusion (Heavy Traffic, CA).
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Wheel-In Wednesday
Arcata Co-Op / 7 a.m. / Free
Join the Bike Month Humboldt Coalition for group bike commute rides from Arcata to Eureka every Wednesday in May.
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR) with NOLS Wilderness Medicine
Center Activities, HSU Campus / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / $685 / $625 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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Computer Programming Camp
Nugames Eureka / 9 a.m.-noon / $200
Students will learn real programming skills with the Python programming language, used by Google and Youtube.
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Farm Shares
Bayside Park Farm & Garden / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $450
It’s time to think about securing your summer Farm Share, and the City of Arcata Parks and Recreation Division offers Farm Shares grown at Bayside Park Farm!
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Rethink Your Drink Day
Grocery Outlet / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Learn the importance of replacing sugary beverages with unsweetened options or water.
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Free Produce Market
Fortuna Community Services District / 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. / Free
In addition to fresh produce, some of the markets may have free fruit and vegetable samples, cooking tips and demos, and assistance with applying for CalFresh.
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Pints for Nonprofits
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / noon-11 p.m. / Free All Ages
Benefitting the North Coast Grower’s Association Farmers’ Market.
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Redwood Empire BMX Open Practice
Redwood Empire BMX / 5-6 p.m. / Free / $11 Trophy Race Days / $8 Medal Race Days / $5 Ribbon Race Days / $2 Practice ONLY
Redwood Empire BMX is a local non-profit organization with a mission to promote and deliver quality BMX (bicycle moto-cross) programs that stimulate a fun, healthy environment, emphasizing on good sportsmanship and safety for kids of all ages.
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Pints for Nonprofits
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8:30 p.m. / Free
Join us tonight for a Pints for Non-Profit benefiting E.P.I.C. - Environmental Protection Information Center.
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Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
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Magic the Gathering Pauper Night
Nugames Eureka / 6 p.m. / $5
Join us at NuGames Eureka for Pauper night!
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Board Game Night
The Scruffy Nerd Herder / 6-10 p.m. / Free
“We’ve got over 30 board games to choose from with an ever-expanding collection, and plenty of space to play.”
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Taize Music Meditation
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Arcata CA / 7-8:30 p.m. / Free
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church is hosting a Taize service led by Brother John and Brother Emile from the Taize community in France, who will lead a Taize music meditation.
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Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino)
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 7:15-8:15 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 Wednesdays
SpeakEasy / 8-11 p.m.
Queer night with alt-jazz house band LD51!
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Jack Meji
Logger Bar / 9-10 p.m. / Free / 21+
Join for an evening of music, brought to you by Dell’Arte’s M2 Ensemble.
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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 / 10 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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