Sick Ken Burns
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8-10 p.m. / Free
Comedians are shown a series of old timey civil war era photos to riff on! Takes place in the style of “A Letter home” from a Ken Burn’s documentary.
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Goldsmith
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 5-8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Neo-soul and R&B for you while you enjoy discounted drinks from the bar.
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Madeline Goldstein, The Red Room DJs
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7 p.m. / $15 / 21+
Madeline Goldstein is a Los Angeles-based darkwave and synth-pop artist known for her ethereal dream-pop sound and dramatic 80s-inspired aesthetics.
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Back Seat Drivers
Logger Bar / 4-6 p.m. / Free / 21+
Frank Anderson, Alan Glaseroff, Patrick Cleary and Ann Lindsay play Delta Piedmont blues and handmade topical songs.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $20
Tom Stoppard’s wildly inventive, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, flips Hamlet inside out, following two bewildered side characters as they stumble through the world.
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Petty Thievery
Humboldt Brews / 8 p.m. / $25 / $20 Advance / 21+
“Honoring the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.”
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $20
Tom Stoppard’s wildly inventive, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, flips Hamlet inside out, following two bewildered side characters as they stumble through the world.
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Jacki & the Jollies, Heaven’s Taint
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8 p.m. / $5 / $10 sliding scale / 21+
Local “sensual grunge and trauma-pop” favs.
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $None All Ages
Enjoy live music by Cadillac Ranch!
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Down To Clown Since 1971
Dell’Arte / 1-5 p.m. / $15
Celebrating the founding year of Dell’Arte in the most punk way possible, right smack dab in the middle of the day! Get ready to thrash the afternoon away with 4 infectious, high-energy Humboldt County bands!
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Humboldt Roller Derby
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $14 / $1 Kids Under 10 Free
Opening the Double-Header for the night is HRD’s RootForce inviting Chico’s very own, NorCal Roller Derby. Right after that we have our Redwood Rollers back from their tournament in Denver, and ready to take on Southern Oregon’s skaters from SO Derby!
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Starman: Cosmic Bowie Revival
Eureka Theater / 7 p.m. / $20
A spectacular night of Bowie during one of Eureka’s most festive weekends of the year.
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‘Contemporary Music for Percussion’
Fulkerson Recital Hall / 7:30 p.m. / $15 / $10 students/seniors
The Cal Poly Humboldt Percussion Ensemble program will be featuring three exciting works, including Sin Fronteras (without Borders) by Rick Dior, which has never before been performed on the North Coast.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $20
Tom Stoppard’s wildly inventive, wickedly funny, and surprisingly moving play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, flips Hamlet inside out, following two bewildered side characters as they stumble through the world.
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Dos Galletas, Good Time Charlies
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 8 p.m.
Come on out for a rocking good time in celebration of Dos Galletas first album! Garage rock, punk, folk.
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Wolf Jett, Chapel Blues
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $20 / $15 Advance / 21+
“Infusing folk, blues and Americana into “Cosmic Mountain Music” that’ll make you dance, sing, and possibly even howl.”
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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420 Party
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $25 / $20 Advance / 21+
With Marlon Asher — he first reggae sensation out of Trinidad & Tobago — and Irie Rockerz.
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Humboldt International Film Festival
Minor Theatre / 7-8:30 p.m. / $12 / Free CPH Students
Over 30 short narrative, documentary, experimental and animation films from all over the world, plus a talk, workshop, after parties, awards and more!
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Humboldt International Film Festival
Minor Theatre / 7-8:30 p.m. / $12 / Free CPH Students
Over 30 short narrative, documentary, experimental and animation films from all over the world, plus a talk, workshop, after parties, awards and more!
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $None All Ages
Enjoy live music by Jenni & David and the Sweet Soul Band!
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Humboldt International Film Festival
Minor Theatre / 3-4:30 p.m. / $12 / Free CPH Students
Over 30 short narrative, documentary, experimental and animation films from all over the world, plus a talk, workshop, after parties, awards and more!
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Humboldt International Film Festival
Minor Theatre / 7-8:30 p.m. / $12 / Free CPH Students
Over 30 short narrative, documentary, experimental and animation films from all over the world, plus a talk, workshop, after parties, awards and more!
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Omi Tutu: Cool Waters
Synapsis / 8 p.m. / $20 / $10 children
Solo, multimedia, multi-sensory dance performance honoring sacred waters, ancestry, and the Orichas Yemayá and Ochún.
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Fantastic Negrito, Starchild Jr. with The Object Heavy Band
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $30 / $25 Advance / 21+
“Blending delta blues, soul, funk and rock, Fantastic Negrito is a three-time Grammy winner powerhouse of a performer.”
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Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4:15 p.m. / $22 / $20 Seniors / Students
“This bold, comedic take on the origins of Robin Hood has everything — sword fights, arrows flying, romance, and plenty of laughter.”
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Humboldt International Film Festival
Minor Theatre / 3-4:30 p.m. / $12 / Free CPH Students
Over 30 short narrative, documentary, experimental and animation films from all over the world, plus a talk, workshop, after parties, awards and more!
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Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
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Humboldt International Film Festival
Minor Theatre / 7-8:30 p.m. / $12 / Free CPH Students
Over 30 short narrative, documentary, experimental and animation films from all over the world, plus a talk, workshop, after parties, awards and more!
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Heart Matter with Dillon Vado
Arcata Playhouse / 7 p.m. / $20
Heart Matter has created a truly unique sonic footprint with a jazz-informed, indie band feel.
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Xander Beltran
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8 p.m. / $15
You’ve seen him on FOX, PBS, Hulu and Tiny Pony, now come see him in Eureka! Semi-finalist in both the Seattle and San Francisco international comedy competitions.
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $None All Ages
Enjoy live music by Elderberry Rust Stringband!
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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Rumble at the River IX: A Fiesta of Fists
Bear River Recreation Center / 6:30 p.m. / 18+
Expect fast-paced matchups, decisive finishes, and a crowd that feels every moment. From the first fight to the main event, the energy builds as competitors step in ready to perform.
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Xander Beltran
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8 p.m. / $15
You’ve seen him on FOX, PBS, Hulu and Tiny Pony, now come see him in Eureka! Semi-finalist in both the Seattle and San Francisco international comedy competitions.
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The Hitch, Magic of Spells
Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m. / $20 / $15 Advance / 21+
“Legendary Humboldt funk metal band The Hitch is back with all original members.”
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Hanneke Cassel
Arcata Playhouse / 7:30 p.m. / $23
With a career spanning over two decades, Hanneke Cassel has helped redefine what it means to be a modern fiddler.
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Wicked Messengers
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $20 / $17 Advance / 21+
“Bringing a fresh, organic energy to the music of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Jerry Garcia.”
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Naive Melodies, Piet Dalmolen Band
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $10 / 21+
“Music of the Talking Heads and Piet’s Originals.”
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The Depolarization Dialogues: Healing the Political Divide
Victorian Inn / 6:30-8 p.m. / Free
This discussion group is for anyone interested in reaching out across the political divide and getting to know their neighbors.
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Kinetic Grand Championship Day One
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.
Day 1 of the Kinetic Grand Championship starts on the Plaza in Arcata, California at the noon whistle every Memorial Day weekend. The racers take off to the Manila dunes, where they race through miles of sand to the great and inevitable “Deadman’s Drop”. Then on to Eureka’s downtown gazebo.
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Kinetic Grand Championship Day Two
Crab Park / 9 a.m.
Day 2 starts in Eureka at the waterfront on the Humboldt Bay, where brave Kinetic Pilots race their crafts through the water (most float). Then back on land where kinetic sculptures go up Hookton Hill, a 1 mile-7% incline and decline. Day 2 ends with a private campout for racers and volunteers only.
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Kinetic Grand Championship Day Three
Main Street, Ferndale / 10:30 a.m.
Day 3 starts from the private party at Crab Park where they will head over land to cross the Eel River just outside of Fernbridge. Watch the Racers cross the finish line on Ferndale’s historic Mainstreet, where they will park for a while before heading up to the Final Awards Dinner.
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Stampede
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / noon-10 p.m. / $35 / $90 Two-Day VIP Pass At Gate / $85 Two-Day VIP Pass Presale / $55 VIP At Gate / $50 Two-Day GA Pass At Gate / $50 VIP Presale / $45 Two-Day GA Pass Presale / $30 General Admission Pre-Sale
Two-day country music concert, camping, beer, and wine festival!
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Stampede
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / noon-8 p.m. / $35 / $90 Two-Day VIP Pass At Gate / $85 Two-Day VIP Pass Presale / $55 VIP At Gate / $50 Two-Day GA Pass At Gate / $50 VIP Presale / $45 Two-Day GA Pass Presale / $30 General Admission Pre-Sale
Two-day country music concert, camping, beer, and wine festival!
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Dirty Cello
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $25 / $20 adv. / 21+
“Funky, Carnival, Romantic, Sexy, Tangled, Electric, Fiercely Rhythmic, Textured, and only Occasionally Classical.”
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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Family Mystic, Blu Egyptian
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $20 / $15 Advance / 21+
Blends of Funk, Reggae, Bluegrass, Electronica, Soul, 70’s Psychedelic Rock, Americana, Disco, & Jazz Fusion
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The Depolarization Dialogues: Healing the Political Divide
Victorian Inn / 6:30-8 p.m. / Free
This discussion group is for anyone interested in reaching out across the political divide and getting to know their neighbors.
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Ten Mile Creek Revival
Black Oak Ranch / 8 a.m. / $330 / $125 Youth (12-17) / Free Kids Under 12
Ten Mile Creek Revival carries on the legacy of the beloved Kate Wolf Music Festival, with live music, creekside camping, Kidz-Landia, local food and craft vendors, and a welcoming festival community.
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Ten Mile Creek Revival
Black Oak Ranch / 8 a.m. / $330 / $125 Youth (12-17) / Free Kids Under 12
Ten Mile Creek Revival carries on the legacy of the beloved Kate Wolf Music Festival, with live music, creekside camping, Kidz-Landia, local food and craft vendors, and a welcoming festival community.
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Ten Mile Creek Revival
Black Oak Ranch / 8 a.m. / $330 / $125 Youth (12-17) / Free Kids Under 12
Ten Mile Creek Revival carries on the legacy of the beloved Kate Wolf Music Festival, with live music, creekside camping, Kidz-Landia, local food and craft vendors, and a welcoming festival community.
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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The Depolarization Dialogues: Healing the Political Divide
Victorian Inn / 6:30-8 p.m. / Free
This discussion group is for anyone interested in reaching out across the political divide and getting to know their neighbors.
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Arts! Alive
Eureka / 6-9 p.m.
Eureka’s monthly celebration of local artists, makers and performers brings vibrance to Old Town on the first Saturday of the month. With special events at the city’s galleries, bars and performance spaces, Arts! Alive has established itself as one of Humboldt’s most colorful recurring events.
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