Saturday, May 11
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Featuring live music by Maddi Simmons. This market features the finest locally grown seasonal produce, plants, artisan food products and so much more.
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The Fantastic Mr. Fox
See Event Description
/ 2 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 Students/Seniors
Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers—Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, one fat, one short, one lean—to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. The production features a diverse cast of twelve HSU students.
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Redwood Coast Jazz Festival
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/ 6 p.m.
Redwood Coast Music Festival in scenic Eureka, CA. 200 musicians from New York to New Orleans, St Louis to Seattle, Chicago to LA and SF to Humboldt come to Eureka for a 4 day celebration of live music and dance.
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‘Life is a Cabaret’
Redwood Playhouse
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ $60
/ $50 adv.
/ 18+
Showcasing some of Southern Humboldt’s finest musicians, comics, dancers, and artistic talents.
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Therapy, Unholy Orifice, Husky, The Slow Attack
Outer Space
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $7
A night of some of that punk music.
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The Fantastic Mr. Fox
See Event Description
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 Students/Seniors
Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers—Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, one fat, one short, one lean—to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. The production features a diverse cast of twelve HSU students.
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HSU Jazz Orchestra
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $10 General
/ $5 HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Child
“The university’s resident Big Band will perform a terrific set starting with Thelonious Monk’s “Hackensack,” arranged by the New York-based, Japanese-born Miho Hazama, with solos by Rebekka Lopez on alto sax and Conner West on guitar.”
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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?
Clown! 2019
Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre
/ 8-9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $15 Suggested Donation
/ $10 Suggested Donation
This popular performance by the students of Dell’Arte’s Professional Training Program marks the culmination of a five-week study of clown, a unique theatrical form with roots in the circus, vaudeville, and the clowning traditions of cultures across the globe.
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Mamma Mia!
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 students/seniors
Sophie and Sky’s Greek island wedding sounds like absolute perfection, but there’s only one thing missing: a father to give away the bride. Mom had three suitors back in the day, so what’s a daughter to do but invite all three exes to the wedding and do a little light sleuthing?
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Dutch Savage, Headliner
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Another one of the founders of the Humboldt Comedy Scene is doing a headlining hour! Dutch Savage…comic, photo editor of Savage Henry and the youngest grumpy grandpa you’ll ever meet. Nando Molina, William Toblerone and Stephanie Knowles open. Jessica Grant hosts.
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All Events!
Embracing Fire
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/ 9-6 a.m.
/ Free
A free, festive, family oriented gathering to promote confident preparation for fire safely. Our goal is to enhance community and agency co-operation for our civil defense and biospheric preservation.
RWP’s Super Saturdays
Humboldt State University
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ $40
/ $200 all 6 sessions
/ $40 per session
/ 18+
Educators! Have fun in our Saturday morning super professional development series designed to wow you with innovative strategies, best practices and the most current researched topics!
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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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The 27th Annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive
Food for People, Inc.
/ 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ Free
Every year, the NALC gathers donations from our communities doorsteps. Pick up extra cans at the grocery store or anything you are willing to donate that is not expired or in glass.
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Youth Basketball Workshop
Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ $49.99
/ $69.99 Both Days
Better your footwork, dribbling, shooting, and passing and increase your basketball IQ.
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Mother’s Day Market
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $3
Please join us at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale for this exciting Mother’s Day Event!
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Edible and Medicinal Plants Hike
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Please join Sanctuary Forest on Saturday, May 11 for the Edible and Medicinal Plants hike in the Mattole River headwaters.
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Employment Assistance & Support
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Find the resources you need to navigate Humboldt’s evolving job market at the Employment Assistance Event and Spring 2019 Job Fair.
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Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser
Coastal Grove Charter School
/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ $5
/ $15 specialty plants
/ $5 1 gal pots
/ $3 4 inch pots
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Blue Ox Historic Village’s 16th annual May Day Artisan Faire
Blue Ox Historic Village
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ $12 Adults
/ $8 Kids 9-15
/ Free Kids 8 and under
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Humboldt Rose Society Sale
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Humboldt Rose Society is holding its annual plant sale at the Redwood Acre’s Fairground’s Rose Garden.
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Free Interactive Science Fair
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Free, interactive science fair for all children ages 7-14. Hosted by the HSU Department of Physics and the HSU School of Education.
Udderly Unbelievable: A Tale of Cows and Coho
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/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $25
This event will feature small-group tours led by local experts, focusing on land management that promotes the co-existence of healthy salmon habitat and productive agricultural land.
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National Safe Boating Day
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join us for this family-friendly event and get your boat-game on with our life-jacket demos, pro boating safety tips, life saving messages, and so much more!
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Nine Year Anniversary Party
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ noon-11:59 p.m.
/ Free All Ages
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Nine Year Anniversary Party
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Eureka
/ noon-11:59 p.m.
/ Free All Ages
Dumb Movies With Smart People: Anaconda
Humboldt County Library - Eureka Main Branch
/ 1-4 p.m.
/ Free
Have you ever been watching a disaster movie and thought, ‘Wait, could that REALLY happen?’ Have you ever watched an actor playing a scientist and wondered, ‘Is everything they are saying completely made up, or is that really a thing?’ If so, this is the film series for you!
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Mother’s Day Massage Workshop
See Event Description
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ $99
/ $120 Community
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Film and Photo Contest @ Rampart Skatepark
RampArt Skatepark
/ 1-8 p.m.
/ $5
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Plant of Trinidad Head Guided Walk
See Event Description
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
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Kid’s Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 3 p.m.
/ Free
Kids under 12 are welcome to our stage to practice, write, and rehearse their 5 minute set.
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The Elderberry Rust String Band
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ Free All Ages
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Pints for Friends of the Dunes
Arts and Drafts
/ 5-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Drink for a good cause and meet Friends of the Dunes Executive Director Mike Cipra during Arts & Drafts’ Pints for Nonprofits Night!
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Karaoke
Arts and Drafts
/ 5 p.m.
Every non-Arts Alive Saturday!
The Lost Dogs
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Come out and dance to local Blues and R&B band, The Lost Dogs.
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Blue Dragon Steel Band Concert
Arcata Playhouse
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ $10
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Live Music!! Droll Weevil & Dead Drift
The Madrone
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
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“Fantastic Mr. Fox” special final performance at NCRT
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 7-8:15 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 kids, students, seniors
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Jorgey Mack Gala Season Finale
Fortuna Monday Club
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $10
Jorgey Mack performs acoustic country swing, honky-tonk, and jazz tunes from the great American Songbook.
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The Jim Lahman Band
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free All Ages
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Dead Drift and Droll Weevil
The Madrone
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
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Johnny Young
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
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Nighthawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Classic rock.
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Saucy
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Saucy has taken Southern Oregon by storm, featuring a vast range of hit covers in a wide variety of genres.
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Nighthawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
Classic rock.
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Strictly Soul Saturdays
The Griffin
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Bring your dancin’ shoes and groove to classic and contemporary R&B, hip and soul tunes!
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DJ Statik
Pearl Lounge
/ 10 p.m.
Dance.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 2D: 11:30, 1:30, 2:40, 3:20, 5:20, 7:10, 9:20
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 3D: 12:25, 4:15, 8:05
- CAPTAIN MARVEL 2D: 11:45, 6:30, 9:05
- HUSTLE, THE: 12:40, 3:05, 5:30, 8:00
- LONG SHOT: 12:20, 3:15, 6:15, 9:10
- POKÉMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU 2D: 11:35, 12:45, 3:30, 4:45, 6:05, 7:20, 8:35, 9:45
- POKÉMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU 3D: 2:10
- POMS: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:15
- THE INTRUDER: 11:40, 2:00, 4:30, 6:55, 9:30
- TOLKIEN: 12:30, 3:10, 5:55, 8:30
- UGLYDOLLS: 11:50, 1:55, 4:10, 6:25, 8:40
Mill Creek Cinema
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 2D: 11:30, 12:50, 3:20, 4:40, 7:10, 8:30
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 3D: 2:50
- CAPTAIN MARVEL 2D: 11:50, 6:40, 8:40
- HUSTLE, THE: 11:55, 2:15, 4:35, 7:00, 9:20
- LONG SHOT: 12:00, 2:55, 5:50, 9:30
- POKÉMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU 2D: 12:25, 3:00, 5:35, 8:10
- POMS: 1:15, 3:35, 5:55, 8:15
- UGLYDOLLS: 11:40, 1:50, 4:00, 6:10, 8:25
Minor Theatre
- $5 FLASHBACK: BOYZ N THE HOOD (1991): 12:00, 10:30
- AMAZING GRACE: 3:00, 5:45, 7:45
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME: 11:15, 3:30, 8:30
- MET OPERA: DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES: 9:00
- POKEMAN DETECTIVE PIKACHU: 1:25, 4:10, 7:00, 9:45