Saturday, Aug. 6
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Buddy Brown Blues Festival
Perigot Park
/ 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $5 Under 12 yrs. old
Humboldt Folklife Society invites you to the 20th Annual Buddy Brown Blues Festival. Music by Black Sage Runners, The Uptown Kings, Jim Lahman Band, Buddy Reed, Mojo Rockers and Back Seat Drivers.
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Eureka Street Art Festival
Eureka
/ noon
The fifth annual Eureka Street Art Festival will be bringing 11 new murals to the Bridge District - from the 101 corridor on the north side of town to the waterfront. Daily art walks at 5:30 p.m! Saturday Block Party at noon!
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Arcata Block Fest
Arcata
/ 6 p.m.
At 820 N St., Arcata. Get ready to rock the block with live bands, DJs, singers, dancers, fire performers, aerialists, art installations, live artists, bar, food vendors, art & merchant vendors, VIP lounge, cabanas, and more!
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Humboldt Crabs vs. Sacramento Yankees
Arcata Ball Park
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $150 season pass
MUSTACHE NIGHT. Watch your hometown heroes whoop up some lesser team! Founded in 1945, the Humboldt Crabs are the oldest, continuously-operated, collegiate, independent, wood-bat, summer baseball team in the country.
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The Children by Lucy Kirkwood
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
The Tony Award-nominated play The Children by British playwright and screenwriter Lucy Kirkwood is a contemporary comic drama set on the seismically active, tsunami-eroded, albeit beautiful, rural coast of Angelsea, England in the environs of a compromised nuclear power plant.
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The Unstrung Harp
Synapsis
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
A live theatre physical comedy performance inspired by Edward Gorey’s illustrated story of the same name, THE UNSTRUNG HARP follows author C.E. Earbrass in his home as he writes his next novel.
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Jenny Zigrino
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $15
/ 18+
With the sweetness of the Midwest and the iron balls of the East Coast, Jenny Zigrino is a comedian that packs a punch of truly original humor.
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All Events!
Experience the Sound of Soul
Adorni Center
/ 3:30-4:30 a.m.
/ Free
Audubon Guided Birding Tour
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 8:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
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South Fork Eel River Bird Walk
See Event Description
/ 8:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
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Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
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August Trash Bash
See Event Description
/ 9-10:30 a.m.
A special beautification event down by the bay before the Eureka Street Art Festival Block Party.
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Mini Children’s Festival with Laura Doherty
Arcata Playhouse
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Arcata Playhouse joins Humboldt County Library in welcoming families to a free Mini Children’s Festival in the Creamery District! Join Chicago-based singer & songwriter Laura Doherty as she visits Humboldt County for the first time.
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Oryan Peterson-Jones
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.
/ Free
At Arcata Farmers’ Market. Oryan Peterson-Jones’ fascinating solo project is an oddball showcase of multi-instrumental folk, highlighting various ethnic influences and rhythms, particularly fadó, flamenco, and Romani music.
Trolley Rides: Eureka Street Art Festival
Halvorsen Park
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ $5
Trolley and Crew Speeder rides across the Eureka Slough! Depot is located under the Samoa Bridge on Waterfront Drive. Fundraiser benefits Timber Heritage Museum.
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AHA Mead Day Demo & Sale
Humboldt Beer Works
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ Free
/ 21+
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Historic Old Town Eureka Tours
Clarke Historical Museum
/ noon-1:15 p.m.
Ever wondered about the history of Old Town Eureka? Join us for a guided walking tour through Old Town Eureka and learn about the notable places and events that took place over the years!
Eureka Street Art Festival Block Party
See Event Description
/ noon-6 p.m.
/ Free
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Buddy Reed and th’ Rip It Ups
See Event Description
/ 1:30-2:30 p.m.
/ $15
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Oryan Peterson-Jones at The Griffin
The Griffin
/ 2 p.m.
/ Free
JJB
See Event Description
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Puff And Paint Lounge Takeover
See Event Description
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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First Saturday Night Arts Alive
See Event Description
/ 6 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
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I Am Mike x Sequoia Stitches Art Show
See Event Description
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
First Saturday Night Arts Alive
See Event Description
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
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How Dare We? Paul Cienfuegos Book Signing
Eureka Books
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
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I Am Mikes Art Show
Papa and Barkley Social
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Blü Egyptian
Blondies Food and Drink
/ 7-11:30 p.m.
/ $5
Music!
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Result on Equationhelp To Get Sensible Stuffs
See Event Description
/ 8 p.m.
/ $None everyone
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Dirt Magic, Phosphorus
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
Come out for a night of exhilarating rock music! August Arts Alive at the Siren’s Song Tavern.
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Disturbing the Peace
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Midnight Movie: Orgazmo (1997)
See Event Description
/ 11 p.m.-1:45 a.m.
/ $8
/ $12 Admission + Poster
/ 18+
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Comedy Showcase: Farm to Table
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 11:15 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $5
/ Free those who attended 9 pm show
/ 18+
Local comedian Baseball Robby currates a line up of local and touring acts for a night cap of comedy after the headlining show.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- A PRIVATE MOVIE SCREENING: 12:00, 3:45, 7:30
- BULLET TRAIN: 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30
- DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS: 11:40, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40
- EASTER SUNDAY: 12:10, 2:40, 5:20, 7:50
- MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU: 11:50, 2:10, 4:30, 6:50
- NOPE: 1:20, 4:40, 8:00
- THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER 2D: 12:00, 2:50, 5:40, 8:20
- TOP GUN: MAVERICK: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00
- VENGEANCE: 12:20, 3:00, 5:50, 8:40
- WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: 12:40, 3:40, 6:40
Mill Creek Cinema
- BULLET TRAIN: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30
- DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30
- EASTER SUNDAY: 12:20, 2:40, 5:20, 7:50
- MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10
- NOPE: 1:20, 4:40, 8:00
- THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER 2D: 12:00, 2:50, 5:40, 8:20
- TOP GUN: MAVERICK: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00
- WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: 12:40, 3:40, 6:40