Saturday, April 27
Top Events!
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Post-Capitalism Conference: Building the Solidarity Economy
Humboldt State University
/ 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
/ $50 Sliding scale - what can you afford?
/ $20 Sliding scale - what can you afford?
/ Free Students
A solidarity economy is defined as efforts to create an economy based on cooperation rather than exploitation, and that prioritizes the welfare of people and planet over profits.
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Rhododendron Festival and Parade
Eureka
/ 10 a.m.
Celebrate the North Coast’s vibrant red and pink rhododendron blooms. Travels east on Seventh Street, south on H Street, west on Henderson and concludes near the rear of the Eureka Mall.
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The Tall Ships
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $55
/ $5 Vessel tours
An amazing opportunity to tour the tall ships from Washington State.
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Salt and Fog Fish Fest
See Event Description
/ noon-5 p.m.
/ Free
Head to Madaket Plaza on Eureka’s bay-front, to find lively live music, a seafood chowder throw-down, Humboldt’s much lauded and award-winning craft beers and distilled spirits, Madaket Ferry rides along the Bay (with the smallest licensed bar in California).
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Cirque du Shwazee
Arcata Playhouse
/ 5:30-8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $12 Adults
/ $8 Kids 12 and under
The magic of the circus comes to the Arcata Playhouse in Cirque Du Schwazee’, an evening of family entertainment to benefit the Playhouse youth programs.
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On the Spot Comedy #24
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $7
The fastest growing live Improv comedy show in Humboldt County history is back at it again with a 3RD SEASON at the amazing and legendary house of local laughs, The Arcata Theatre Lounge.
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No Pardon Whisper Album Release Show
Westhaven Center for the Arts
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $8
Three friends make their rhythm & rhyme in songs about life, heartache, mystery, and introverted love.
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Prodigal Son
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $10 Thursdays
It is the 1960’s and a 17 year-old boy from the Bronx suddenly finds himself in a private school in New Hampshire. He’s violent, gifted, alienated, and on fire with a ferocious loneliness. Two faculty members wrestle with the dilemma: Is the kid a star or a disaster?
Comedian Daniel Humbarger
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Daniel Humbarger is a California-based comedian who left behind the attorney life for the opportunity to make people laugh at clubs, dive bars and casinos the world over.
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Soul Party #23
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
DJ’s Red, Funky T Rex, and JayMorg spin your favorite soul tunes at our monthly party.
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All Events!
Arcata Marsh Bird Walk
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 8:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding! Meet leader Mario Balitbit in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata.
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Antique and Art Show 2019
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $2
We have many vendors with the most unusual, vintage, mid-century, furniture, antique collectibles, jewelry galore, nautical, treasures, local artists, as well as many fine distinguished painters and artists from around the world.
Enrolling now for Adult Ceramic Classes through Arcata Recreation
Arcata Community Center
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $70
/ $81 non-resident
/ $5 Material Fee for All
/ 18+
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Paddle Strokes
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 9-11 a.m.
/ $38
/ $28 HSU Students
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Fern Canyon Hike
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $52
/ $42 HSU Students
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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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A Sea Kayaking Social
Trinidad, California
/ 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ Free
The Social is the club’s way of sharing the wonderful paddling opportunities in our area with other sea kayakers and paddle clubs from northern California and beyond — to connect, learn and broaden the kayaking experience and have FUN.
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Wigi Wetlands Volunteer Workday
Eureka Waterfront
/ 9-11 a.m.
/ Free
Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for some habitat restoration.
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Habitat Improvement Team Volunteer Workday
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Help restore habitats by planting native plants and removing non-native plants.
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Gentle Yoga!
Om Shala Yoga
/ 9:15-10:15 a.m.
/ $10
A slower paced class that makes space for tuning in and cultivating a softening of the breath, body, mind, and heart.
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The Goat Down
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9:30-1:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
For over 20 years DJM has practiced the art of DJing. You will be Rocking with the best!
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Gardening for Wildlife
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-noon
The informational talk will sort out seeds and feeders to initially attract birds to your yard.
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College of the Redwoods Plant Sale
College of the Redwoods
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
Annuals, perennials, vegetables, succulents, culinary herbs, house plants, and landscape plants will be available.
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Ferns of the Dunes Walk
Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
At the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, naturalist Carol Ralph will introduce eight species of common ferns during an easy walk of about 1/4 mile along the riparian edge of the dunes and discuss some of the amazing aspects of fern life.
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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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World Tai Chi Day
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
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Writing Workshop
Arcata Library
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Free writing workshop. All are welcome.
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Film Commissioner Speaks to Mensa
Samoa Cook House
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ Free
Cassandra Hesseltine, Humboldt-Del Norte film commissioner, will make a presentation on filming efforts and opportunities by filmmakers at a Northcoast Mensa public forum.
Celebrating 30, Looking to 40!
HSU Natural History Museum
/ 1-4 p.m.
/ Free
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Introduction to Indoor Climbing
HSU Student Recreation Center
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ $18
/ $10 HSU Students
This course is designed as an introduction to the sport of rock climbing with an emphasis on climbing for enjoyment and health.
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Sashiko Style Mending
SCRAP Humboldt
/ 3-5 p.m.
/ $17
This is a Japanese style of mending that uses embroidery stitching to create beautiful visible surface designs.
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Humboldt Circus
Humboldt Brews
/ 4 p.m.
The Humboldt Circus will be entertaing you at an All Ages matinee show. Juggling, skits, puppets, live music and more.
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Italian Dinner & Swing Concert
See Event Description
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $8 Kids 12 & Under
Dream Quest’s Annual Italian Dinner Jazz Concert featuring the College of the Redwoods Jazz Band.
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Karaoke
Arts and Drafts
/ 5 p.m.
Every non-Arts Alive Saturday!
Meals on Wheels Fundraiser
Healy Senior Center
/ 5:30-9 p.m.
/ $40
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Lost Dogs
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
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Chuck Mayville
Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
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Open Bluegrass/Folk Jam
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
The jam is intermediate level, music will be provided, and the focus is primarily bluegrass, Celtic and folk songs.
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Just Friends Jazz Quartet
Cecils New Orleans Bistro
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
Jim Wilde on guitar joins Jimmy Durchslag on trombone for a special jazz quartet at Cecil’s New Orleans Bistro in Garberville.
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Free The Beasts Community Dance Extravaganza!
Eureka High School Auditorium
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $15
/ $12 Seniors
/ $12 Students with ID
/ $12 Kids 3-12
A nonprofit performance to benefit the Arts Education programs of Humboldt County’s public schools The 7th annual community dance performance.
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Drone Cinema Film Festival
See Event Description
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $6
An evening of eight films crafted by cutting-edge digital media artists working in drone, glitch, and industrial ambient sound art.
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Ferndale Community Choir
Christ Episcopal Church
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ Free
The second concert of our 49th Spring season, sung in the beautiful Christ Church. A diverse selection of sacred music to enliven heart and soul. Directed by Betty Diehl.
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Body of a Mother
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 8-9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $15 Suggested Donation
/ $10 Suggested Donation
Natural water resources are being privatized at the expense of ordinary people. Water is scarce. Dammed. Bottled. Rationed. Contaminated. It’s the corporation versus the community. Whose bodies are at stake when the well runs dry?
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HSU Opera Workshop
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $10 General
/ $5 HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Child
Please join the Humboldt State University Department of Music and director Elisabeth Harrington as they present “It’s All Mozart,” the spring production of the HSU Opera Workshop.
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Drooler, Loose, Wet Spot
Blondies Food and Drink
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $5
Bands!
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AC Myles
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“Myles is stylistically along the lines of a modern day Johnny Winter, Steve Marriot, Rory Gallagher, Joe Walsh & Elvin Bishop and his albums outline his musical development and his maturing into one of the more valid guitarists and vocalists in the blues/rock arena.”
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Sexy MF’ing Saturdays
The Griffin
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Bring your sexy MF’ing self and groove to R&B, Hip Hop, Soul, Latin and more!
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Claire Bent and Citizen Funk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
Local funk.
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Rinky Dink String Band
Papa Wheelies Pub
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
Rinky Dink String Band is a polymorphic band of north coast pickers coming together to create traditional music under the guise of Bluegrass locally grown here in Humboldt County.
Paula Jones Band
SpeakEasy
/ 9 p.m.
“The intimate and relaxed ambience of Eureka’s historic SpeakEasy is the perfect setting for the jazz-funk stylings of superb vocalist Paula Jones.”
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DJ Statik
Pearl Lounge
/ 10 p.m.
Dance.
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Rocker Saturdays
The Jam
/ 10 p.m.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 2D: 11:30, 12:50, 1:30, 2:10, 2:50, 3:20, 4:05, 5:25, 6:05, 6:45, 7:10, 8:30, 9:20
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 3D: 12:10, 4:40, 8:05
- BREAKTHROUGH: 11:55, 2:40, 2:40, 5:35, 8:15, 8:15
- CAPTAIN MARVEL 2D: 11:35, 11:35, 2:35, 2:35, 5:40, 5:40, 8:35
- CURSE OF LA LLORONA, THE: 12:00, 12:00, 2:25, 2:25, 4:50, 4:50, 7:20, 7:20, 9:40, 9:40
- DUMBO: 11:40, 11:40, 2:25, 2:25, 5:15, 8:00
- HELLBOY: 6:35, 6:35, 9:30, 9:30
- PENGUINS: 12:30, 2:30, 2:30, 4:35, 4:35
- SHAZAM! 2D: 11:45, 2:45, 2:45, 5:45, 8:45, 8:45
Mill Creek Cinema
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 2D: 11:30, 12:50, 2:05, 3:20, 4:15, 5:55, 7:10, 8:30, 9:40
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 3D: 12:25, 4:40, 8:05
- CAPTAIN MARVEL 2D: 11:50, 2:50, 5:50, 8:50
- CURSE OF LA LLORONA, THE: 12:15, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30
- DUMBO: 12:40, 3:25, 6:10, 8:50
- MISSING LINK 2D: 11:50, 2:35
- SHAZAM! 2D: 12:00, 3:00, 6:05, 9:00
Minor Theatre
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME: 12:00, 1:00, 4:15, 5:15, 8:30, 9:30, 10:15
- THE MUSTANG: 2:00, 4:45, 7:30