Saturday, Oct. 20
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Bump Foundation
Arcata Plaza
/ 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
Homegrown Humboldt Funk, Soul and Jazz at the Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market!
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3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Hammond Park
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ $30
The City of Eureka is hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament to raise funds for our youth sports programs.
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ARMACK Orchestra Silent Film
Arcata High School
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $8
/ $8 general
/ $5 student
“Classic comedy double feature silent films with live music by the ARMACK orchestra! Support your local high school musicians. This year there are two films Charlie Chaplin’s, “The Rink” - 1916 and Buster Keaton’s, “Cops” - 1922.”
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ARMACK Orchestra Silent Film
Arcata High School
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $8
/ $8 general
/ $5 student
“Classic comedy double feature silent films with live music by the ARMACK orchestra! Support your local high school musicians. This year there are two films Charlie Chaplin’s, “The Rink” - 1916 and Buster Keaton’s, “Cops” - 1922.”
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On The Spot Improv Comedy #18
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $7
Join us for On The Spot Improv Comedy! On The Spot is an improv comedy showcase with spontaneous scenes, hilarious games, snappy songs, and fantastic stories all made up on the spot based on audience input.
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8th Annual (recurring) DREAMS! (Akira Kurosawa film scoring event)
The Sanctuary
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Advance Tickets
BPBS Arts & Media presents: Eight local bands perform a live score to Akira Kurosawa’s 1990 surrealist film, Dreams.
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Keola Beamer and Jeff Peterson with Moanalani Beamer
The Old Steeple
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $40
Keola Beamer’s slack key style is the best there is on the planet, says Willie Nelson. Keola Beamer has breathed new life into slack key guitar music yet stays true to its deep Hawaiian roots.
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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+.
Macabre Cabaret
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $15
/ $15 Adults
/ $12 Stu/Sen
/ 18+
It’s the season of spook and The Macabre Cabaret promises to thrill, fright and excite all those who dare to venture into the hollowed Carlo theatre (rumoured to be haunted).
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Kingfoot
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
“Returning to their place of origin, Kingfoot plays the sensational Logger Bar in Blue Lake for an energetic Americana session just for you to dance to all night long.”
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Brews and Bass
Humboldt Brews
/ 10 p.m.
October Brews ‘n Bass keeping it poppin’ this Fall. Blaow, Jalaya and Mhytee coming in hot off the Summer festival circuit! Don’t sleep on this one!
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Boos, Boobs and Booze
The Jam
/ 10 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Join the Va Va Voom Burlesque Vixens as they bring their spookiest acts of the year to The Jam! Dress up and come out to play! Hosted by the amazing Dixon Nohrmuss!
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All Events!
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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Be a Park Champion for Humboldt Lagoons State Park
Humboldt Lagoons State Park
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Come volunteer at Humboldt Lagoons State Park and help remove invasive plants to preserve habitat in the Stagecoach Hill Azalea Preserve.
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Drop-In Gymnastics
Arcata Judo Hut
/ 9-9:45 a.m.
/ $5
/ $10 Friday Night Flips
Drop-In Gymnastics for youth, ages 15 months to 4 years.
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Huge Rummage Sale!
Coastal Grove Charter School
/ 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
/ Free
The amazing Coastal Grove Charter School Rummage sale is coming up! Items from over 100 families - housewares, clothing for everyone, movies, sporting goods, toys, books, jewelry, shoes, something for everyone!
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Intermediate Sailing
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
/ $155
/ $140 HSU Students
Take your sailing game to the next level on our Coronado-15 sailboat! On this larger and more complex boat, you will continue to hone your skills, and learn some new ones at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center.
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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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Archaeology and Cultural Awareness Day
Clarke Historical Museum
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Designed for people of all ages to learn about what archaeology is, how to excavate artifacts responsibly and to learn about local Native American culture.
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U Pick Organic Pumpkin Patch
Organic Matters Ranch
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Come enjoy this beautiful fall weather while searching for the perfect pumpkins.
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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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Drop-In Gymnastics
Arcata Judo Hut
/ 10-10:45 a.m.
/ $5
/ $10 Friday Night Flips
Drop-In Gymnastics for youth, ages 15 months to 4 years.
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Book Sale
Eureka Main Library
/ 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
/ Free
Non-fiction, children’s books, and media will be in the Library’s meeting room.
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Eureka Trash Bash
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This is a special bi-monthly cleanup from E.C.O. Eurek and PacOut Green Team. However, for this cleanup we are also partnering up with local trash heroes from STIL Humboldt, Vampire Penguin Eureka and Second Sight Tattoo!
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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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Hidden Oasis Cards Grand Opening
Hidden Oasis Cards
/ noon-10 p.m.
/ Free
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Authors Day At The Library
Humboldt County Library
/ noon-3 p.m.
/ Free
In Celebrations of The Great American Read series, PBS North Coast/KEET-TV presents Authors Day upstairs at the Humboldt County Library in Eureka.
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Rescue Dog Story Hour
Northtown Books
/ 1-2 p.m.
/ Free
Join us for an hour of stories about dogs! In honor of National Dog Adoption Month this October we will feature stories, paper crafts, prizes and treats.
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Fall Fermentation
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ $55
/ $50 HSU Students
Fermented foods are loaded with probiotics and good bacteria. A balance between the good and bad bacteria in your gut forms the foundation for physical, mental and emotional well-being.
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Halloween Edition Nature Story Time
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Ashley Hansen for Nature Story Time.
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Clean-up Day at the Educational Wetland
See Event Description
/ 2-4 p.m.
McKinleyville Land Trust Dow’s Prairie Educational Wetland outdoor classroom cleanup day at the McKinleyville Land Trust Dow’s Prairie Educational Wetland (MLTDPEW)!
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‘Twas The Nightmare Before Christmas
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 KIDS 3-12
555 Contemporary Dance Company and The Ink People bring a classic Halloween Tale to life once again! Told entirely through dance, this fun and creepy performance is sure to delight all ages!
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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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Free Immigration Workshop
See Event Description
/ 2-6 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Free DACA Renewals and General Immigration Consultation at two different locations: Arcata and Fortuna.
Leftovers: Documentary About Senior Hunger
Eureka Theater
/ 2:30-5 p.m.
/ Free
Senior hunger is an issue for community members of all ages to take to heart. Having to choose between rent, healthcare, transportation, and food is a daily experience for too many of our neighbors.
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Huge Rummage Sale!
Coastal Grove Charter School
/ 2:30-3:30 p.m.
/ Free
The amazing Coastal Grove Charter School Rummage sale is coming up! Items from over 100 families - housewares, clothing for everyone, movies, sporting goods, toys, books, jewelry, shoes, something for everyone!
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Paint Night Out
Essential Elements Wellness Spa & Sauna
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ $35
Purchase one ticket and paint with someone or your child on one canvas or do your own.
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Art21 Episode Screening: The San Francisco Bay Area
See Event Description
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ Free
The Black Faun Gallery will be screening an Art21 Episode focusing on artists in the San Francisco area, including the Creative Growth Art Center, Katy Grannan, Lynn Hershman Leeson, and Stephanie Syjuco.
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‘Twas The Nightmare Before Christmas
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 KIDS 3-12
555 Contemporary Dance Company and The Ink People bring a classic Halloween Tale to life once again! Told entirely through dance, this fun and creepy performance is sure to delight all ages!
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Paula Jones Band
See Event Description
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Jazz/R&B.
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The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Eureka High School Auditorium
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $5 students
“I saw Goody Osburn with the devil!” Get ready for the epitome of witch hunts with the EHS Players production of The Crucible. It’s dark. It’s emotional. It’s still relevant. Come on out and support these incredible young performers as they delve into serious issues of faith, love and reputation.
Jenni & David and the Sweet Soul Band
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free All Ages
Local funk, soul, and blues band.
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Which Way the Wind?
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $12 advance
The revival of a 1960 anti-nuclear pro-peace play, part of the Against the Wind Festival Directed by John Heckel, featuring local performers. A powerful and historically important theatre work re-mounted to fundraise for the voyage of the “peace boat” the Golden Rule.
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Nando Molina, Headliner
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Fresh off his starring role in the new Hit Comedy “An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn” local comedian Nando Molina headlines the the new Savage Henry.
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Safety Orange
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
SoCal rock in the Wave.
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Mama Coon, Dirt Magic
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Americana rock.
Creedence Revived
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
CCR cover band.
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DJ Statik
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come on out and get the party started with DJ Statik!
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Pressure/Anya DJs
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
There will be ass shaking.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- A STAR IS BORN: 11:50, 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
- BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE: 11:45, 2:45, 5:55, 9:00
- FIRST MAN: 11:55, 3:00, 6:05, 9:10
- GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN: 11:50, 2:05, 4:25, 6:45, 8:55
- HALLOWEEN: 12:30, 1:55, 3:10, 4:30, 5:45, 7:05, 8:20, 9:40
- HATE U GIVE, THE: 12:10, 2:25, 5:30, 8:30
- HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS: 1:20, 6:40
- NIGHT SCHOOL: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:20
- OLD MAN AND THE GUN, THE: 12:00, 3:15, 5:40, 8:05
- SISTERS BROTHERS, THE: 3:55, 9:15
- SMALLFOOT 2D: 12:40, 3:05, 5:35
- VENOM 2D: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 8:00, 9:30
Mill Creek Cinema
- A STAR IS BORN: 11:55, 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
- BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE: 12:00, 3:05, 6:05, 9:10
- FIRST MAN: 11:45, 2:50, 5:55, 9:00
- GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN: 11:50, 2:10, 4:30, 6:45, 8:55
- HALLOWEEN: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 8:00, 9:20
- HATE U GIVE, THE: 11:45, 2:45, 5:45, 8:45
- SMALLFOOT 2D: 12:45, 3:15, 5:40
- VENOM 2D: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30
Minor Theatre
- A STAR IS BORN (2018): 2:00, 5:30, 8:45
- FIRST MAN: 1:00, 5:00, 8:30
- HALLOWEEN (1978): 11:55
- MET OPERA 2018-19 SEASON - LIVE EVENT: 9:55
- MET OPERA: SAMSON ET DALILA: 9:55
- VENOM: 3:00, 6:00, 9:00