Saturday, Aug. 17
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Hatchet House Grand Opening
Hatchet House Throwing Club
/ 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
/ Free
There will be axe throwing at the Hatchet House, wine served by Septentrio Winery, and a gourmet food truck.
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Bridgefest 2019
Old Bridgeville Bridge
/ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
Calling all Alien and Humans for the 18th Intergalactic Flying Saucer Trials, the Alien/Human Costume Contest, the Martian Dirt Bag Muster for a pallet of soil and the Pot ’n’ Rocks Toss!
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Blue Lake Music Festival
Perigot Park
/ noon-8 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free kids under 15
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A Midsummer’s Daydream
Redwood Park
/ 2 p.m.
Plays in the Park is thrilled to bring you, A Midsummer’s Daydream, by Jonathan Moreno. This original children’s musical by a Humboldt County author, began its development last year during Plays in the Park’s new works festival.
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Flynn Creek Circus Presents: “Out of Hat”
Arcata Creamery District
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $32
/ $50 VIP
/ $25 senoirs
/ $15 child
Flynn Creek Circus returns with an all new show! - Experience a hilarious circus tale filled with incredible stunts and surprising twists! Mendocino County’s own charmingly nostalgic, surprisingly fresh all human circus will be raising their vintage big top tent in Arcata for shows.
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Flynn Creek Circus Presents: “Out of Hat”
Arcata Creamery District
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ $32
/ $50 VIP
/ $25 senoirs
/ $15 child
Flynn Creek Circus returns with an all new show! - Experience a hilarious circus tale filled with incredible stunts and surprising twists! Mendocino County’s own charmingly nostalgic, surprisingly fresh all human circus will be raising their vintage big top tent in Arcata for shows.
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Mokai House Concert
See Event Description
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ $10 Low income or student
Returning to Humboldt after a long hiatus, singer-songwriter Mokai plays the songs from his new album in the new home of good friends from the Strawberry Music Festival, Tom and Shelley.
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Flynn Creek Circus Presents: “Out of Hat”
Arcata Creamery District
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $32
/ $50 VIP
/ $25 senoirs
/ $15 child
Flynn Creek Circus returns with an all new show! - Experience a hilarious circus tale filled with incredible stunts and surprising twists! Mendocino County’s own charmingly nostalgic, surprisingly fresh all human circus will be raising their vintage big top tent in Arcata for shows.
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All Events!
Nursing Fundraiser
See Event Description
/ 12:08 a.m.-2 p.m.
The annual Humboldt Nursing Honor Society fundraiser parking lot sale is coming up!
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Girls Pint Out - Bottle Share at Bandit
See Event Description
/ 3:30-5:30 a.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
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Big Arcata Garage Sale!
See Event Description
/ 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Sanguine Knights, d3d
Blondies Food and Drink
/ 8-10 a.m.
Let us drone.
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Arcata Marsh Bird Walk
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 8:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
Redwood Region Audubon Society is sponsoring a free public field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market
See Event Description
/ 8:30-11:30 a.m.
/ $5 Large breakfast
/ $3 Small breakfast
Women’s Weekend Healing Retreat
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ 18+
Nestled in the High Sierra Mountains release, rejuvenate & reawaken in this “magickal” setting.
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Gigantic Yard Sale
Azaela Hall
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
This is a benefit for the McKinleyville Senior Center.
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Gentle Yoga!
Om Shala Yoga
/ 9:15-10:15 a.m.
/ $10
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Free Chronic Pain Self Management Workshop
Humboldt IPA
/ 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
If you or someone you care about is struggling with chronic pain, give yourself the gift of self care and learn some new tools to help cope, and even thrive, amidst the challenge.
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Pond Planning &`
Beginnings Octagon
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $20
Online advanced registration is $20 and includes lunch. Registration will also be available onsite, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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Free Chronic Pain Self Management Workshop
Humboldt IPA
/ 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
New Chronic Pain classes starting July 13th. If you or someone you care about is struggling with chronic pain, give yourself the gift of self care and learn some new tools to help cope, and even thrive, amidst the challenge.
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This Old House on KEET
KEET-TV
/ 10:30-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
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Blue Lake City Wide Yard Sale
Blue Lake
/ 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
/ Free
A free map of participating households may be picked up at the Companion Animal Thrift Store, 410 Railroad St.
Get to know Libby
Humboldt County Library - Eureka Main Branch
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ Free
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Easy Cyanotype with Brenna Hausen
The Sanctuary
/ noon-3 a.m.
/ $10
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Redwood Region Audubon Society Bird-Friendly Yards Tour
See Event Description
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ $10
Birds offer us a richer, more beautiful, and healthier place to live. Redwood Region Audubon Society has organized a Bird-Friendly Yard Tour that will visit six private Eureka yards and Lost Foods Native Plant Nursery at Redwood Acres.
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Country Music Winners at the Fair
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ $9
/ $7 Senior
/ $5 Child
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Grooveshine
See Event Description
/ 3-10 p.m.
/ $5
After almost 10 years performing as a band, Grooveshine will be playing their first European shows in the country of Greece!
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Ethan Bortnick: Generations of Music
KEET-TV
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ Free
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VaVaVoom presents Tan Lines & Tassels!
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $70 VIP Table for 2
/ $25 General Door
/ $20 General Presale
/ 18+
The VaVaVoom Burlesque Vixens are celebrating summer and bringing you a sizzling burlesque revue!
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Ray Bevatori
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 8-10 p.m.
Inspired by the music of the 60’s, his acoustic melodies create the perfect salty north coast vibe! Grab a friend, grab the family and come on down.
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The Lost Dogs
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
Come out and dance to local Blues and R&B band, The Lost Dogs!
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The Lost Dogs
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $None All Ages
Local R&B and blues band.
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LOUD Neighbors Brass Band @Papa Wheelies!
Papa Wheelies Pub
/ 8:30 p.m.-11:59 a.m.
Night Hawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Let’s Rock out tonight… yeah? Night Hawk Rock Band is going to light UP the Wave Lounge starting at 9 pm. Come and dance the night away with some live entertainment!
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RLA w/ Francis Vanek
The Basement
/ 9-11 p.m.
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SALSA NIGHT!
The Griffin
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Giantess
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Giantess is a roots/rock band with a dance-worthy energy. Their music is a blend of guitar driven blues rock, sultry jazz and a touch of rockabilly/country.
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RLA w/ Francis Vanek
The Basement
/ 9-11 p.m.
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Doiuble Trouble
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Evan Vest’s award winning comedy show where comedians get teamed up on the spot and come up with farm fresh comedy gold.
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The Undercovers
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Dr. Squid
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Dr Squid is Humboldt County’s hottest dance band. Straight from the redwood country of California’s north coast. Dr Squid entertains people from all over the world with their great renditions of rock and dance favorites as well as original music.
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Mojave Green, Bow-legged Buzzards
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
Enjoy an evening of spectacular music, the finest beers and ciders from around the globe, and the coolest place in Eureka to enjoy them both in. Mojave Green will rock you with their Spaghetti Western infused Surf Rock madness.
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Pressure/Anya DJs
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
There will be ass shaking.
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Dj Kev @ The Heights after The Fights
Cherae Heights Firewater Lounge
/ 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Casa Cabra
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 10 p.m.
Every Saturday the Goat turns up the music of one of Humboldt’s best DJs. All Inclusive, High-Energy, Tropical Bass, and beyond, feel-good weekly!
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- 47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED: 1:45, 4:10, 6:30, 8:50
- ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 2D: 12:00, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45
- BLINDED BY THE LIGHT: 12:10, 3:00, 5:45, 8:40
- DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD: 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:50
- FAREWELL, THE: 1:55, 7:00
- FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW: 11:50, 2:55, 6:00, 9:10
- GOOD BOYS: 12:20, 2:40, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40
- KITCHEN, THE: 4:25, 9:30
- LION KING, THE 2D: 11:40, 2:30, 5:20, 8:10
- ONCE UPON A TIME … IN HOLLYWOOD: 1:20, 4:50, 8:20
- SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK: 1:30, 4:05, 6:40, 9:20
- THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN: 12:30, 3:10, 5:50, 8:30
- WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE: 1:15, 3:50, 6:25, 9:00
Mill Creek Cinema
- 47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED: 1:55, 4:20, 6:40, 9:05
- ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 2D: 12:10, 2:45, 5:25, 8:00
- BLINDED BY THE LIGHT: 12:20, 3:15, 6:00, 8:50
- DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD: 12:40, 3:10, 5:40, 8:10
- GOOD BOYS: 12:00, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30
- KITCHEN, THE: 3:40, 9:15
- SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK: 1:25, 4:05, 6:45, 9:25
- SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME 2D: 12:30, 6:15
- WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE: 1:15, 3:50, 6:25, 9:00
Minor Theatre
- GOOD BOYS: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
- ONCE UPON A TIME … IN HOLLYWOOD: 1:30, 5:15, 9:00
- WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE: 3:00, 5:45, 8:30