Friday, April 5
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Humboldt Latin Dance Festival
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 4-1 a.m.
/ $15
/ $115 Door Price All-Access
/ $95 Online All-Access
/ $55 5-class Pass
/ 18+
This event features award winning instructors traveling to Arcata to teach 25+ workshops in Salsa, Bachata, Zouk and Cuban dances!
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Any One of Us: Words from Women in Prison
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Students
/ 18+
Collection of stories from the raw voices of fierceness and honesty written by the original 15 women combined with writing from women in prisons across the nation moving forward toward healing, understanding, and change.
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The Big Lebowski
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $5
“Nobody fucks with the Jesus.”
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Jenny Scheinman’s Kannapolis
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 7:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $28
/ $25 Playhouse members
/ $15 youth 12 and under
Conceived by local favorite and internationally acclaimed musician Jenny Scheinman, Kannapolis: A Moving Portrait brings together live music by Scheinman (fiddle/voice), Robbie Fulks (banjo/voice) and Robbie Gjersoe (guitars/voice) with Depression-era historical footage.
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Surrenderings: A Dance Concert
Gist Theater at HSU
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 students/seniors
The Theatre, Film and Dance Department at Humboldt State University presents Surrenderings, an original dance concert created by students and faculty, in Gist Hall Theatre on campus for two weekends in April.
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The Winter’s Tale
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Students/Seniors
Part tragedy, part fairy tale – Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is a story of jealousy, loss, love and redemption. With touches of magic, mystery, and one of Shakespeare’s most famous stage directions (exit pursued by bear), The Winter’s Tale will touch your heart!
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Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
Musical revues return to Ferndale, and you’ve never seen a line-up like this! The songwriting careers of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller spanned rock and roll, R&B, soul, doo-wop, and romantic ballads, and 39 of their greatest hits will come together in one celebration of American music.
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All Events!
Leader-in-Training Summer Program
Arcata City Hall
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $15
/ $80 5+ weeks non-resident
/ $75 5+ weeks
/ $16 non-resident
Teens, ages 13-17, become a Leader-In-Training (L.I.T.) and gain real life work experience and leadership skills, all while having fun in the sun! L.I.T.s work with 4-14 year-old campers, helping to plan and lead summer camp activities, field trips and more.
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Farm Shares
Bayside Park Farm & Garden
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $450
It’s time to secure your Summer Farm Share. The City of Arcata Parks and Recreation offers Farm Shares grown at Bayside Park Farm.
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Artists Howdy Emerson and Barbara Wright
Trinidad Art Gallery
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
The Trinidad Art Gallery features two of its members, mosaic and glass artist Barbara Wright, and Celtic Harpist and painter Howdy Emerson.
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Power for the People: Therapeutic Energy Work for the Community
Arcata Healing Arts Center
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ $30
Do you want to expand your wellbeing, experience deep relaxation and accelerate your healing on all levels? Book a therapeutic energy work session at a deep discount!
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Lowrider Hazy IPA Release
Eel River Brewing Company
/ 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
/ Free
Join us at the Pub at 5:30 p.m. for an interactive tasting of the newest addition to our Hazy By Nature series, the Lowrider IPA!
History Conference keynote address
Humboldt State University
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ Free
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Pints for Nonprofits with free upcycling workshops
Arts and Drafts
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Friday Night at the Refuge: Nest in Peace
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Enjoy a walk along the trail in the evening hours and a presentation entitled “Nest in Peace” with Joyce Melin.
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Friend of the Young Child
Bayside Grange
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Music, snacks, silent auction! Join us in recognizing outstanding individuals in our community for their work with young children. Bring your family and friends, children are welcome!
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz on the patio.
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“Some Enchanted Evening” Gala
Fortuna River Lodge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $45
There will be silent, dutch and live auctions, dinner, dancing, balloon pops and more. Guests can come dressed in a ball gown, as a fairy tale character or in any attire that suits them.
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Salsa Dance Lessons-All Levels
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 6-7:30 p.m.
/ $7
/ 18+
Come by yourself or with a ton of friends! Humboldt county’s most talented and professional salsa dance instructors will get your booty moving!
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Wild Otis
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
Local rawk!
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Laughy Hour
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Evening comedy open mic.
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Guys and Dolls
Arcata High School
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $15 General
/ $12 Students and seniors
/ $8 General Admission, opening night
/ $5 Students and seniors, opening night
Arcata Arts Institute presents the Broadway classic “Guys and Dolls”, winner of the Tony award for best musical and best musical revival.
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Michael Dayvid
The Madrone
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
A solo singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer/arranger, and entertainer, Michael Dayvid is the world’s premiere adventure folk artist.
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Bolus Bolus/Bruce Taylor
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ 21+
/ Web site
HSU Composers Concert
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $10 General
/ $5 HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Child
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Ghost Program
SpeakEasy
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Gettin’ down in Opera Alley.
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The Undercovers
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
It’s a cover band!
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The Undercovers
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Humboldt’s hardest working cover band.
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Dr. Squid
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“Dr Squid is Humboldt County’s hottest dance band.”
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Return of Couture
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Former Humboldt comedian James Couture returns from the Mitten of Michigan to hit the club stage. With him from Michigan is Louis D. Michael. Nando Molina, Dutch Savage and Trevor Lockwood open.
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Lone Star Junction
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
Lone Star Junction IS Humboldt County Outlaw Country. LSJ plays a mix of country outlaw classics and original songs.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- BEST OF ENEMIES, THE: 12:10, 3:10, 6:10, 9:05
- CAPTAIN MARVEL 2D: 11:30, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30
- DUMBO: 11:40, 12:40, 2:25, 5:15, 8:00
- DUMBO 3D: 3:30
- FIVE FEET APART: 6:15, 9:00
- GLORIA BELL: 3:40, 6:05, 8:35
- HOTEL MUMBAI: 12:20, 3:20, 6:20, 9:15
- HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD 2D: 12:30, 3:00, 5:40
- PET SEMATARY: 1:55, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
- SHAZAM! 2D: 11:45, 1:15, 2:45, 5:45, 7:20, 8:45
- SHAZAM! 3D: 4:20, 8:05
- UNPLANNED: 12:00, 2:35, 5:20, 8:15
- US: 1:05, 3:50, 6:35, 9:20
- WONDER PARK 2D: 1:25
Mill Creek Cinema
- CAPTAIN MARVEL 2D: 11:50, 2:50, 5:50, 8:50
- DUMBO: 11:40, 12:40, 3:25, 5:10, 6:10, 8:50
- DUMBO 3D: 2:25
- FIVE FEET APART: 6:30, 9:15
- HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD 2D: 1:15, 3:50
- PET SEMATARY: 11:45, 2:10, 4:35, 7:05, 8:20, 9:30
- SHAZAM! 2D: 11:30, 1:00, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00
- SHAZAM! 3D: 2:30, 8:30
- US: 12:00, 2:40, 5:25, 8:10
Minor Theatre
- DUMBO (2019): 1:30, 5:00, 8:15
- SHAZAM!: 2:30, 5:45, 9:30
- US: 3:30, 6:30, 9:00