Saturday, May 21
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Redwood Coast Kite Festival
Halvorsen Park
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Redwood Coast Kite Festival is planned for May 21 and 22, 2022. In collaborative efforts with Artists and galleries associated with the Ink People, Kites as Art installations are being displayed in Old Town Eureka.
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Only Skin Deep: The Child Edition
Synapsis
/ 5:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ $20 sliding scale
An evening of art, poetry and dance by Humboldt creators of Indigenous, Pan-African, Latinx, Asian and mixed heritage.
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The World’s Fastest Indian
Eureka Theater
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ $6
To celebrate the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, the Eureka Theater will be presenting “The World’s Fastest Indian” a movie about speed bike racer Burt Munro and his highly modified 1920 Indian Scout motorcycle.
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Rutabaga Ball 2022
Arcata Playhouse
/ 6 p.m.
/ $16
The Rutabaga Ball was invented by a Queen, and is organized by the Queens, who are independent performing artists and volunteers … this particular Kinetic tradition pre-dates Kinetic Universe by many decades.
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Eureka Symphony: Alluring Influences
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 8 p.m.
/ $19
/ $49 premium seats
“Truly an evening like no other, our season finale highlights two incredible women—Florence Price, the first black female composer to have her work performed by a major orchestra, and Jenny Scheinman, violinist, composer, improviser and band leader.”
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Planet Booty, DJ Anya, Drag and Burlesque
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $15
/ $12 advance
/ $10 early bird
/ 21+
“Somewhere between old school funk and DJ dance club, sincerity and innuendo, lies Planet Booty. Their ability to transform any venue into an inclusive, sex-positive space catalyzed by a neverending fountain of showmanship has earned them a fiercely dedicated, cult-like fan base.”
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Jeremiah Coughlan
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
“Jeremiah Coughlan is a comedian from Portland, Oregon. A comedian who looks like what would happen if Chris Farley ate Bob Ross.”
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All Events!
Friends of the Arcata Marsh Duck Teapot Online Auction
See Event Description
/ 1 a.m.
31 handcrafted ceramic wild duck teapots, made by Michael Harris in remembrance of his father, long-time HSU wildlife professor Stanley Harris, are up for bid.
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Yard Sale
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Yard Sale to Benefit Karuna Animal Rescue & Sanctuary. No early birds please.
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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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Native Plants in the King Range
Sanctuary Forest
/ 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Join Sanctuary Forest & Friends of the Lost Coast on Saturday, May 21st for the Native Plants of the King Range Hike.
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Coffee with the Candidate: District Attorney
Los Bagels, Eureka
/ 10 a.m.-midnight
/ Free
Sit down and chat with District Attorney Candidate, Adrian Kamada while enjoying a cup of coffee.
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Elk 33rd Annual Rummage Sale
Greenwood Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Discover antiques, collectibles, clothes, books, toys, housewares, furniture, tools and more at bargain prices.
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Bicycle Celebration
Jefferson Community Center
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Celebrate everything good about bicycling! Enjoy live music from the Blueberry Hill Boogie Band powered by a Rock-the-Bike pedal-powered generator.
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Ladies Spring Forward
Wrangletown Cider Company
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
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Flow Fashion Runway Event
Arcata High School
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $15 General
/ $10 student/seniors
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Los Amantes Del Mañana, Mood Dots
Blondies Food and Drink
/ 7-11:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Spicy Folk Spanish Punk Psychedelic Alternative Kangaroo Jazz Woah….did you hear that. yeah you did. Because it’s all that and a bag of chips. Or something like that. Anyway, it’s good booty shaking Music.
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Renascence Fest Pre-Party
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
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JJB
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
Jerry Garcia Band songs.
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Adam Hurley
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
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The Smashed Glass, Bow Legged Buzzards and Specials Guest
Clam Beach Inn
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Planet Booty (Oakland funk) + DJ Anya, Drag & Burlesque
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9-11:59 p.m.
/ $15
/ $12 advance tickets online
/ $10 earlybird tickets online
/ 21+
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Nighthawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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The Ferguson Brothers Band
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
What’s better than peanut butter with Jelly? How about Country with Rock and Roll! The Ferguson Brothers band brings a sweet mix of Rock, Country and a little Blues to our Thirsty Bear Lounge.
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The Undercovers
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
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
- 2000 MULES: 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10
- A PRIVATE MOVIE SCREENING: 3:45, 7:30
- DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE 2D: 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00
- DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE 3D: 6:00
- DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA: 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30
- FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE: 6:50
- FIRESTARTER: 12:20, 3:10, 5:40, 8:20
- MEN: 12:40, 3:20, 5:50, 8:30
- SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2: 12:50, 3:50
- THE BAD GUYS: 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20
- THE LOST CITY: 11:30, 5:20, 6:50
- THE NORTHMAN: 2:15, 8:10
Mill Creek Cinema
- 2000 MULES: 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10
- DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE 2D: 1:00, 4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00
- DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE 3D: 5:00
- DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA: 12:30, 1:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30
- EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE: 12:10, 3:20, 6:40
- FIRESTARTER: 12:00, 2:40, 5:10, 8:20
- SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2: 1:20, 3:30
- THE BAD GUYS: 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20
Minor Theatre
- DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS: 1:00, 1:30, 4:00, 4:30, 8:00
- DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA: 12:00, 3:00, 7:00, 7:30
- EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE: 10:30, 6:00
- MET: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR: 9:55
- PRINCESS MONONOKE DUBBED: 5:00
- THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT: 2:30, 6:00, 8:45, 9:00