Saturday, Oct. 6
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Pastels on the Plaza
Arcata Plaza
/ 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ $250 large square
/ $150 small square
/ Free Artists
The first Saturday in October is the day families, artists and sponsors gather on the Arcata Plaza for a magical art show. The sidewalk surrounding the plaza is transformed into a gallery of art with a riot of color! Benefit for Northcoast Children’s Services.
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Humboldt Sponsors Rummage Sale
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Don’t miss our 53rd Annual Rummage Sale! Encompassing FOUR buildings at Redwood Acres, this sale features great bargains for the entire family on housewares, furniture, electronics, tools, books, clothing, jewelry, tools & sporting goods, and even new items generously donated by local merchants.
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Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival
Main Street, Fortuna
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free Everyone
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Free Zoo Day
Sequoia Park Zoo
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
It’s International Red Panda Day (of course you knew that).
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2018 Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival
Fortuna
/ 10 a.m.
The Apple Harvest Festival in Fortuna opens Saturday with the Downtown Fortuna Street Fair and free hayrides to events all over town! It continues on Sunday with orchard hayrides, live music and cider at Clendenen’s Cider Works.
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16th Annual Medieval Festival of Courage
Christie Ranch
/ 10-5 a.m.
/ $6
/ $3 12 and under
The Knights of Mayhem, full contact jousting, will thrill the audience along with the Blue Lake Mounted Archers riding horseback and shooting flying arrows with 2 performances each day.
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‘Taste of Orthodoxy’
St. Innocent Orthodox Church
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
This popular “Taste of Orthodoxy” annual event will once again feature local ethnic band Chubritza together with a variety of European and Greek food booths.
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Humboldt Hoptoberfest
Perigot Park
/ 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
/ $35
/ $30 Advance Sales
/ $5 Non-drinkers
Come raise your glass at the 18th annual Humboldt Hoptoberfest! Taste beer and cider from local and regional brewers while you rock out to live music from Barn Fire, Wild Otis, The Handshakers, and Blue Dragon Steel Band.
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Kaiju-palooza! 怪獣
Eureka Theater
/ 1:30 p.m.
/ $10
Kaijū (怪獣 kaijū) (from Japanese “strange beast”): a Japanese film genre that features giant monsters, usually attacking major cities and engaging the military and other monsters in battle. Three days, eight city-stompin’ bystander-chompin’ kaiju movies!
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Lost Coast Fest
Outer Space
/ 2-11:45 p.m.
/ $20 Sunday at Outer Space
/ $15 Saturday Evening at Arcata Vets Hall
/ $15 Friday Evening ATL
/ $6 Saturday Afternoon at Outer Space
/ $5 Friday Afternoon at Outer Space
Music festival with five different shows over three days, 30+ touring and local bands including Screaming Females, August Eve, Ehiorobo, and Choked Up! Lost Coast Fest is a benefit for Centro Del Pueblo and The Raven Project.
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7th Annual Savage Henry Magazine Comedy Festival: Saturday
See Event Description
/ 5 p.m.
/ $10
More than 80 comedians from all over the country come peek inside the Redwood Curtain with stand up, comedy games and live podcasts. Multiple shows on multiple nights. All-show bracelets gain you entry to every show.
Arts Alive
Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka’s monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.
16th Annual CASA Kid Walk
Madaket Plaza
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
You are invited to join the Kid Walk and raise money to support foster children in our community in any way that works for you.
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The Peoples’ Map of Eureka
The Black Faun Gallery
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
The Black Faun Gallery proudly presents “The Peoples’ Map of Eureka,” a group show featuring local artists, interactive installations and interpretive maps of Eureka created by its many citizens.
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Kingfoot
North Of 4th
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come have great fun with this lively Americana trio and check out the new digs.
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Dial M for Murder
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Students/Seniors
A wealthy socialite, a tennis pro, a torrid affair and a massive fortune on the line – murder returns to the NCRT stage with a tale of greed, jealousy, revenge, and best laid plans gone awry.
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Young Frankenstein
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $14 seniors/youth
/ $10 9/27 preview
Adapted from the classic Mel Brooks film that you’ve probably already seen, Young Frankenstein is brilliant parody of classic horror cinema. Appropriate for ages 14+.
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9:30-1:30 p.m.
/ $25
/ $20 Advanced
/ $15 Limited Advanced Online
/ 21+
“Pushing that future sound in whatever way i can!”
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Royal Jelly Jive
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
An intoxicating mixed drink of hard swingin’ soul-jive, Royal Jelly Jive dives deep head-first into the old school throwback sounds of the 1940’s with a groovy new twist.
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All Events!
Coffee with Corrections
See Event Description
/ 8-9 a.m.
/ Free
Coffee with Corrections is a new, free event for the Sheriff’s Office, designed to allow the public to see inside our correctional facility and meet the men and women who make corrections possible.
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Theundercovers at Vista Del Mar
Vista Del Mar
/ 8:30 a.m.-noon
/ 21+
Salvation Army Patio Sale
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Patio sale to benefit our food pantry. You can also rent a table for $25 and sell your own items.
Coffee with Corrections
See Event Description
/ 9-10 a.m.
/ Free
Coffee with Corrections is a new, free event for the Sheriff’s Office, designed to allow the public to see inside our correctional facility and meet the men and women who make corrections possible.
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All Seasons Orchestra
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $25
/ $31 non-resident
The Arcata Recreation Division and the All Seasons Orchestra invite you to get involved with this community orchestra. All Season Orchestra, open to all ages, offers seasonal performance opportunities throughout the year which are a pivotal part of this orchestra.
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Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk
Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Interested in accessing the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and obtaining your permit to do so?
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Soroptimist Almost Annual Fall Boutique
Eureka Woman’s Club
/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Get an early start on your holiday shopping! Soroptimist International of Eureka invites the public to our Almost Annual Fall Boutique/Holiday Bazaar.
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Scout-O-Rama
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Dynasty One
Arcata Plaza
/ 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
At the Arcata Farmers’ Market. Dynasty One is a great combination of hip-hop and reggae, with mixes of afro and rock.
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We Got Art
McKinleyville Senior Center
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
The show will feature artists whose work is rarely presented as well as those whose work is well-known to Humboldt County art lovers. Live music, delicious refreshments, artist talks and book art demonstrations will enhance the visitor’s enjoyment.
COASST Beached Bird Training
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
COASST participants collect data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds on a monthly basis to establish the baseline pattern of bird mortality on North Pacific beaches.
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Homecoming Paddle
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $30
/ $25 HSU Students
Explore our local treasure and California’s second largest estuary teaming with wildlife, Humboldt Bay from a kayak.
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Story Time
McKinleyville Library
/ 11:30 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Join us on Saturdays at 11:30 for stories and crafts.
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Open Lab
The Sanctuary
/ noon-6 p.m.
/ $5
Open Lab is a time for community access to art-making resources, tools and facilities.
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Guitar Maintenance II
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ $85
/ $75 HSU Student
Take your guitar maintenance knowledge a step further! This class continues with more topics not covered in Guitar Maintenance I to enhance your technical understanding of your instrument.
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Virtual Reality
McKinleyville Library
/ 2-5 p.m.
/ Free
The McKinleyville branch of the Humboldt County Library is offering a virtual reality experience every first and third Saturday of the month.
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The Bandage
Humboldt Cider Company Tap Room
/ 2-11 p.m.
/ Free
Live funk, blues, rock, Americana music. Art from Jason Hall.
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Helen Vatcher Art Sale
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ Free
Helen Vatcher, Humboldt resident since the 1960’s has painted the north coast landscape for over 50 years.
Dmise Erotic Art Show
Good Relations
/ 5-9 p.m.
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Chuck Mayville
Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Come on down to Gallagher’s to eat, drink and be merry while Chuck plays and sings some classic tunes.
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Humboldt Yoga Grand Opening Celebration
Humboldt Yoga
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free Stephanie Klein
It’s finally time to PARTY! Celebrate the Grand Opening of Humboldt Yoga Studio during Arts Alive.
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Blase & the Stellar Jays
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
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Advent Encounter Book Reading
Faith Center
/ 7:30-8:15 p.m.
/ Free
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Jimmy D Jazz Quartet
Cecils New Orleans Bistro
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ Free
The Jimmy D Jazz Quartet features some of the county’s top musicians.
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Vamos a Bailar
See Event Description
/ 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
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Lighting Boom Production
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
With a “no limits” music library Lightning BOOM Productions can assure you that they will have the songs you want.
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The Holydrug Couple (Sacred Bones)
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $10
/ 21+
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The Apiary, Foxtrot
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- A SIMPLE FAVOR: 12:45, 3:25, 6:05, 8:50
- A STAR IS BORN: 11:50, 12:30, 1:45, 2:55, 4:50, 6:00, 6:40, 7:55, 9:05
- CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: 12:10
- FAHRENHEIT 11/9: 3:40, 9:25
- HELL FEST: 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40
- HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS: 1:00, 3:35, 6:10, 8:40
- NIGHT SCHOOL: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10
- NUN, THE: 4:30, 9:20
- PREDATOR, THE: 1:55, 6:55
- SMALLFOOT 2D: 12:40, 3:10, 5:35, 8:05
- VENOM 2D: 11:45, 1:30, 2:25, 4:10, 5:05, 5:50, 6:50, 7:45, 9:30
- VENOM 3D: 3:10, 8:30
Mill Creek Cinema
- A SIMPLE FAVOR: 12:50, 3:30, 6:15, 9:05
- A STAR IS BORN: 12:00, 1:20, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00, 7:40, 9:00
- HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS: 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 8:55
- NIGHT SCHOOL: 1:10, 3:50, 6:35, 9:15
- SMALLFOOT 2D: 12:45, 3:15, 5:40, 8:00
- VENOM 2D: 12:10, 1:30, 4:10, 5:30, 6:50, 9:30
- VENOM 3D: 2:50, 8:10
Minor Theatre
- A STAR IS BORN (2018): 1:45, 5:30, 8:00, 9:30
- BEETLEJUICE (1988): 1:30, 7:00
- FAHRENHEIT 11/9: 4:00
- MET OPERA 2018-19 SEASON - LIVE EVENT: 9:55
- VENOM: 2:30, 5:00, 8:45, 11:15