Saturday, Oct. 19
Top Events!
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Humboldt County Author Festival Book Sale & Signing
Eureka Main Library
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
This year’s theme invites the community to “Dive Into Reading”. Saturday’s event is the community’s chance to meet the authors, purchase books, and have them personally signed.
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The Basement One-Year Anniversary
The Basement
/ 6 p.m.-midnight
Please join us to celebrate our first birthday from 6-12 for all night happy hour, live music from Pete Ciotti Trio (9-11) accompanied by live painting.
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Humboldt Roller Derby Game
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 6 p.m.
/ $12
/ $15 at the door
/ Free children under 10
Come watch the next Humboldt Roller Derby bout! Doors open at 5 pm, first game starts at 6 pm. Root Force vs. Sonoma Roller Derby, Redwood Rollers vs. Bellingham Roller Betties.
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15 Years of Humboldt Baykeeper
The Historic Eagle House
/ 6:30-10:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ $20 sliding scale
Humboldt Baykeeper is throwing a party to celebrate 15 years of protecting Humboldt Bay - and still going strong! We’ll dance to the Roots Country and Honky Tonk Swing of Kenny Ray and the Mighty Rovers, with special guests.
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The Three Musketeers
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
Based on the timeless romance by Alexandre Dumas, this tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes, and above all, honor is set in 1625.
HSU Scholarship Benefit Concert
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $25 General
/ $5 HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Child
The evening’s repertoire will include works for piano four-hands performed by Mineva and Chernoff; the Arcata Bay String Quartet with guests Virginia Ryder and Ryan McGaughey playing Prokofieff’s Overture on Hebrew Themes for Clarinet, String Quartet, and Piano.
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Macabre Cabaret
Dell’Arte International
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $15
/ $12 Seniors/Students
/ 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 hallowed Carlo theatre (rumoured to be haunted).
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Fetish Night: Kinky Science
See Event Description
/ 8 p.m.
/ $30
Come join us for the next big kink event of the year… Fetish Life Humboldt presents Kinky Science.
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Vamos a Baliar
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Va estar tocando Estilo Efectivo en el Tish-Non Ballroom.
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All Events!
Backpacking the Marble Mountains
See Event Description
/ midnight-noon
/ $190
/ $170 HSU Students
Our local wilderness areas are beautiful and the Marble Mountains are no exception. One of California’s oldest formally designated wilderness areas, it is known for its namesake, Marble Mountain, an outstanding limestone feature.
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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. Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding! Meet leader Gary Friedrichsen in the parking lot.
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Enrolling Now for Arcata Recreation Gymnastics Classes
Arcata Judo Hut
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $49
/ $60 non-resident
/ $53 Thursday Class non-resident
/ $42 Thursday Class
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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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— Winter “You-Pick” Farm Shares – Purchase Today!
Arcata City Hall
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $150
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Arcata Bottoms Birding Tour
See Event Description
/ 9-11 a.m.
/ Free
Join Redwood Region Audubon Society on a field trip around the Arcata Bottoms. Meet leader David Juliano at Uniontown Shopping Center by CVS in Arcata at 9:00 a.m.
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Restoration Work Day with Friends of the Dunes
See Event Description
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join Friends of the Dunes in our on going efforts to restore habitat in our rare and precocious Manila sand dunes.
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Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider
HSU Recreation and Wellness Center Lounge
/ 9:30 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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Southern Humboldt Wildlife Refuge
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ $60
/ $50 HSU Students
Paddle through a bird watcher’s paradise, located within the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge, found at the Southern end of the Humboldt Bay, is overflowing with wildlife.
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Western Art and Gear in the Redwoods
See Event Description
/ 10-5 a.m.
/ $20
/ $10 kids
Western Art and Artisans, Rawhide braiders, jewelry, leatherworking, landscape and pastoral artists, wool products etc.
Archaeology Day
Clarke Historical Museum
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
The Clarke Historical Museum in Eureka is hosting the 7th annual Archaeology Day event is a free family-friendly event designed for people of all ages to learn about what archaeology is and how to excavate artifacts responsibly.
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Beginning American Sign Language Classes
Humboldt County Library
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
College of the Redwood Adult Ed will be offering FREE classes on American Sign Language at the Humboldt County Library in Eureka!
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Oktoberfest
The Boardroom
/ 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
/ 21+
You’ll enjoy an amazing German-style menu with sauerkraut, potato salad, and sausages all made in-house.
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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. Sanctuary Lab Techs offer feedback and direction to participants, who are invited to use the Sanctuary’s many different studio spaces to create artwork and repair goods.
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Girl Scout Halloween Carnival Extravaganza
Humboldt Hill Grange
/ 1-4 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka Girl Scouts invite you to an afternoon of Halloween fun at the Humboldt Hill Grange! This event is for all families in our community. Children will have the chance to trunk or treat and play tons of fabulous carnival games.
Nature Story Time: Learn about Forests!
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Geared for ages 3-6, Nature Story Time focuses on local wildlife and is paired with a short story, a simple craft project, props, and fun movement activities. This month we will be learning about forests!
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Trinidad Bay SUP Tour
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 2-4:30 p.m.
/ $55
/ $45 HSU Students
Get a seal’s eye view of Trinidad Head in this guided trip traversing Trinidad Bay. After an introductory Stand Up Paddleboard talk, you’ll be able to explore the wonders of the bay and the variety of wildlife it hosts.
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A Manifestation Workshop
Tosha Yoga
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ $30
You are manifesting all the time whether you know it or not. Would you like to see what happens when you use this inherent power of your mind with awareness and intention?
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Maker Market: Sip and Shop
Humboldt Bay Social Club
/ 4-9 p.m.
/ Free
Gather at sunset for an evening of drinks, food, shopping, DIY crafts and more! Please dress appropriately for the weather.
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Octoberfest
Eureka Woman’s Club
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 kids
AllStar Theatre Arts presents Octoberfest, a fundraiser to help our allstars get to the National Performing Arts Festival in Florida.
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Roland Guzman
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
Mark those calendars folks, Roland Guzman is back! Count on Roland to bring the vibe up here at the Gyppo Ale Mill every third Saturday of the month.
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The Lost Dogs
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $None All Ages
Local blues band, The Lost Dogs will be performing at Redwood Curtain Brewing Company’s Arcata tasting room starting.
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Loud Neighbors Brass Band
Papa Wheelies Pub
/ 8-11:59 p.m.
We are so excited to have this wonderfully loud and very fun group back this weekend! Don’t miss out on a very entertaining night!!
Cosmic Bowl
E&O Lanes
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $15
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The Miracle Show
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Top shelf Grateful Dead tunes.
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Pressure/Anya DJs
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
There will be ass shaking.
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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
- ABOMINABLE (2D): 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10
- AD ASTRA: 11:35, 2:35, 9:15
- DOWNTON ABBEY: 11:40, 2:30, 5:20, 8:15
- GEMINI MAN: 12:40, 3:30, 6:20, 9:10
- IT CHAPTER TWO: 5:30
- JEXI: 9:40
- JOKER: 12:00, 2:50, 3:50, 5:40, 6:40, 8:30, 9:30
- JUDY: 11:55, 2:45, 5:35, 8:25
- MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL 2D: 11:30, 12:30, 2:20, 3:20, 6:10, 8:00, 9:00
- MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL 3D: 5:10
- THE ADDAMS FAMILY (2D): 11:45, 1:25, 2:00, 4:15, 6:30, 8:45
- ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP: 12:05, 1:05, 2:35, 3:30, 5:00, 5:55, 7:20, 8:20, 9:45
Mill Creek Cinema
- ABOMINABLE (2D): 12:00, 2:10, 4:25, 6:45
- GEMINI MAN: 12:55, 3:45, 6:35, 9:20
- JEXI: 9:00
- JOKER: 12:30, 3:25, 6:20, 8:00, 9:10
- JUDY: 12:00, 2:50, 5:40, 8:35
- MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL 2D: 11:35, 12:15, 2:25, 3:10, 5:15, 5:55, 8:50
- THE ADDAMS FAMILY (2D): 11:30, 1:40, 3:55, 6:10, 8:25
- ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP: 1:35, 4:05, 6:30, 9:00
Minor Theatre
- ANTHROPOCENE: THE HUMAN EPOCH: 4:15
- JOKER: 2:00, 6:00, 9:15
- MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL: 2:30, 5:30, 6:45, 8:30
- MONOS: 1:30, 9:45