Sunday, Aug. 20
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
2023 Humboldt County Fair
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ noon
The fair! Horse racing! Carnival rides! Fair food! Livestock! Guy Fieri, even! Enjoy some Americana while you can!
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Pintauro
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $20 General
/ $18 Students/Seniors
/ 18+
Joe Pintauro was a visionary artist whose creative journey from Catholic priest to celebrated poet, novelist, and playwright touched the hearts of many.
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All Events!
Eureka Waterfront Birding Tour
Eureka Waterfront
/ 9-11 a.m.
/ Free
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Beauty of the Lost Coast Hike: Needle Rock to Bear Harbor
Sanctuary Forest
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
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Trail Work Event with Humboldt Trails Council
Freshwater Farms Reserve
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
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Dune Restoration Work Days
Ma-le’l Dunes
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt’s dunes have been restored by hard working hands like yours! You can make a difference in the ecosystem, one invasive plant removal at a time.
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Dune Restoration Volunteer Day
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
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Old Town Vintage Market
Redwood Retro
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
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Foodworks Block Party!
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
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Humboldt Paintball Community
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ $60
Create memories with your friends and family out side and having fun!
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Summer Market and Concert Series
Arcata Plaza
/ 11-4 a.m.
/ Free
Bring a blanket for a picnic and don’t forget your dancing shoes as we play and shop the day away. We will have special programming and vendors for the kiddos, too, so bring the whole family for a day of fun!
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Meadow Painting Class
See Event Description
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ $40
/ 18+
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Blue Lake Sunday Market
See Event Description
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
The North Coast Growers’ Association & Humboldt Made join forces once again to bring you the Blue Lake Sunday Market! Summer Sundays bring farmers, local artisans, music, food and libations to the heart of Downtown Blue Lake.
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HBG’s Summer Music Concert Series
Humboldt Botanical Garden
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 Adults in Humboldt
/ $7 Seniors in Humboldt
/ $5 Students
/ $5 Ages 6-18
/ Free Children under 6
Come and enjoy the best bands in Humboldt County in the incredible beauty of the Gardens. Enjoy local catering by Stephanie’s Home Cooking with local beer and wine. Or feel free to bring your own picnic lunch.
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Comedy Church
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ Free
A sincere but lighthearted worship service open to people of all or no faith.
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HBG’s Summer Concerts at the Garden
Humboldt Botanical Garden
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ Free
/ $15 Non Humboldt Adults
/ $10 Humboldt Adults
/ $10 Non Humboldt Seniors
/ $7 Humboldt Seniors
/ $5 Students & children 6+
/ Free Children under 6
/ Free Members
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North Country Fair Samba Drumming
Arcata D St. Neighborhood Center
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ $10
Have you always wanted to participate in the community samba group? Now is your chance, no experience necessary!
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Grease (1978) SING-A-LONG
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ $8
/ $12 Admission + Poster
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Jazz Jam
Blondies Food and Drink
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Epic jam of the jazz varietal. Open to new joiners and also combined of people who have jammed for years. Come hear some of the legends of Humboldt.
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Grown Up Movie Night!
Scotia Lodge
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Every Sunday from 6-8pm we host a Grown Up Movie Night at Scotia Lodge in The Lounge! It’s free to attend.
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Reel Genius Trivia Every Sunday
Fieldbrook Market & Eatery
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
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Comedy Workshop
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ Free
One of Savage Henry Comedy Club’s regular performers runs a workshop where comedians of all levels work on their craft.
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G.O.A.T. Karaoke at The Goat
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Winner of “Best Karaoke” in NCJ’s reader’s poll since 2016. Over 55,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome, supportive atmosphere.
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Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9 p.m.
Are you funny? Weekly comedy open mic. No cover.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- BACK ON THE STRIP: 5:05, 8:00
- BARBIE: 11:30, 12:50, 2:10, 3:30, 4:50, 6:10, 7:30
- BLUE BEETLE: 11:40, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00, 8:30
- HAUNTED MANSION: 12:00, 3:10
- MEG 2: THE TRENCH 2D: 11:15, 2:15, 5:10, 7:50
- OPPENHEIMER: 11:35, 3:20, 7:10
- SOUND OF FREEDOM: 11:20, 2:20, 5:20, 8:25
- STRAYS: 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 6:20, 7:20, 8:40
- TALK TO ME: 8:50
- TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM 2D: 11:00, 12:10, 1:20, 2:35, 3:40, 6:00, 8:20
- THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER: 11:45, 2:35, 5:15, 8:10
Mill Creek Cinema
- BARBIE: 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30
- BLUE BEETLE: 11:40, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00
- MEG 2: THE TRENCH 2D: 11:10, 2:15, 5:10, 7:50
- OPPENHEIMER: 11:35, 3:20, 7:10
- STRAYS: 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 8:30
- TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM 2D: 11:00, 1:20, 3:40, 6:00, 8:20
- THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER: 11:45, 2:35, 5:15, 8:00