Friday, Aug. 2
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Reggae on the River
County Line Ranch
/ 2-11:59 p.m.
/ $299
/ $249 Sat/Sun only
The return! The iconic Northern California reggae festival will bring together international headlining musical acts, plus onsite camping, festival attractions and direct-to-consumer cannabis sales from Humboldt County’s legendary family weed farms.
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Eureka Friday Night Market
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
“Friday Night Market has it all; farmers market, arts and craft vendors, bar featuring the best of Humboldt produced beverages, a wide variety of food vendors and of course, live local music for dancing.”
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HLOC: Disney’s Little Mermaid
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $12
/ $23.50 depending on seat location
Humboldt Light Opera Company production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, based on the Walt Disney animation studios 1989 film and the beloved fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Anderson.
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Humboldt Crabs vs. Menlo Legacy
Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
/ $4 kids (3-12)
Fan Appreciation Night! Music by Crab Grass Band! 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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SUNQ, NAMBRPAMS
Outer Space
/ 7-10:30 p.m.
/ $5
Come expand your mind while dancing to the joyful synth pop of NAMBRPAMS and grooving to the electronic space rock of SUNQ.
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Thumb Leader
The Stallions Play Ween Mang!
Eureka Theater
/ 7:30-11 p.m.
/ $15
Melt Your Face 707 Presents: The Stallions Play Ween Mang! with Live Psychedelic Liquid Light Show by Biomorphic Light. Cocktails & Opening Electronic Ween DJ Set by Mykotropic.
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Rodney Carrington
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $50
/ $80 Gold
/ $70 Silver
A multi-talented comedian, actor, and writer, Rodney Carrignton has sold over 3 million records worldwide. Tickets on sale now!
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The Shivas, Widdershins
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $13 presale
/ 21+
The Shivas are a rock & roll band from Portland, Oregon that began in 2006. Since forming the band as high-school best friends, they have brought their raucous dance party to almost all 50 United States, and over 25 countries around the world.
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Sam Miller
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $15
Sam Miller is a nationally touring comedian from Olympia, Washington. He is 6 foot 6, 360 pounds, has two kids, (one of them is on purpose) he’s been married for 12 years, and has been clean and sober for 15 years.
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All Events!
Storytime with HAPI at the Library
See Event Description
/ 10:30-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
Join Humboldt Asians & Pacific Islanders (HAPI) for a very special story time at the library. This event is a great opportunity to learn about the Japanese celebration, Obon.
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Make Some Tiny Art!
Humboldt County Library
/ noon
/ Free
This program is free, open to artists of all ages and talents, and all interested community members are invited to participate.
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Tarot Readings
Azila’s Cauldron
/ 1-4 p.m.
/ $60
Over fifteen years of experience, the Manga deck was gifted to Yaga and has traveled on her for the past seven years guarded by a quartz crystal and a hand-painted cloth.
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Tiempo de Cuentos en Español
Fortuna Library
/ 3:30-4 p.m.
/ Free
Cultiven la alfabetización temprana en sus niños con cuentos, canciones, rimas y diversión.
Paris 2024 Olympics
The Summitt
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
All women’s sports events will be streaming live at The Summitt!
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Ticket to Ride
Fieldbrook Winery
/ 4-9 p.m.
/ Free
Yup! Sing along and clap your hands to the unforgettable songs of the Fab Four.
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Language Exchange Meetup
Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 5-7 p.m.
Speak your native language! Teach someone a language!
LostCoastFlowFusion Fire Show for First Fortuna Fridays
See Event Description
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Join us in Fortuna for their First Fridays event! We will be hosting daytime activities.
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Irie Rockerz
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Irie Rockerz, the Northern California trio, is not just a band; they’re a musical journey that intertwines Reggae, Rock, R&B, and Hip-Hop with the cultural tapestry of Humboldt County and Jamaica.
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Digital Screen and Spotting Scopes Donation Reception
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge announces the addition of two viewing scopes adapted with lenses for color blindness and a large digital screen that will benefit all visitors especially those with limited mobility and Color Vision Deficiency.
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Buddy Reed and th’ Rip It Ups
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 6-8 p.m.
We are excited to bring the band to Six Rivers.
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Line Dancing Lessons
Artists on A
/ 6:30-8 p.m.
/ $10
/ $10 EVERYONE
Located at Artist’s on A above Moore’s Sleep World.
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Opera Alley Cats
SpeakEasy
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Long-running Old Town musical institution featuring some of the region’s best jazz players.
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The White Card by Claudia Rankine
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
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Bijan Zaighami, Pistol Packin’ Jessy Jaymes, Sam Mallett, and Thomas Borders
Mario’s Marina Bar
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Expect an action packed night of comedy, free show! Camp sites across from venue.
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Templo
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
A vibrant night of Tropical, Latin, and Afro beats and grooves with DJs Zero One and Blancatron!
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
DJ Pachanguero
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
DJ Pachanguero plays fire mixes that range from salsa, cumbia, corridos, and much more. Come down to the Wave Lounge for Latin night this Friday to see why he’s a local favorite.
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YO! First Fridays
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.-1:40 a.m.
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YO! First Fridays
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m.
/ 21+
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Daze Between Festival featuring Grassomoxoa, Humboldt Premiere showing of FURTHER
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
A bluegrass band from the Bay Area playing the music of the Grateful Dead and beyond.
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