Friday, Aug. 9
Top Events!
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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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‘Led Zepagain’ A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Get ready to rock with “Led Zepagain” – the ultimate Led Zeppelin tribute band! Join us for an unforgettable night of classic rock hits, performed with the energy and authenticity that has made Led Zepagain the top Led Zeppelin tribute band.
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Adam Pasi
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $15
“This stand-up sensation brings his razor-sharp wit, keen observations, and irresistible charm to the stage, making every performance a memorable comedic journey.”
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All Events!
Kid’s Book Binding Craft Camp at The Makers’ Space
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ $120
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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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Rio Dell Proper Clean Up Day
Proper Wellness, Rio Dell
/ 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Come meet up with us over at Proper Wellness Center in Rio Dell to help clean the streets up after Wildwood Days Weekend!
Tiempo de Cuentos en Espanol
Fortuna Library
/ 3:30-4 p.m.
/ Free
¡La Biblioteca de Fortuna los invita! Vamos a celebrar la alfabetización temprana con cuentos y canciones en español. El programa es diseñado para niños de edades 2-6 y sus padres, pero también nos pueden acompañar otros miembros de la familia.
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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ARTS! Arcata Farewell
Arcata Plaza
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ Free
Join us for the final Arts! Arcata. Thank you to all participants, past and present. Remember to shop local and support our vibrant community!
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Pop Punk Queer Skate Mixer
The Summitt
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Replays of Olympics Women’s Skateboarding & X Games!
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Magnificent Sanctuary Band
Fieldbrook Winery
/ 4-9 p.m.
/ Free
Celebrating the music of Jerry Garcia and the JGB. Join us for a summer evening of live music, wood-fired pizzas and other delicious fare from The Kitchen.
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Language Exchange Meetup
Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 5-7 p.m.
Speak your native language! Teach someone a language!
Fire Arts Center Gallery Show
Fire Arts Center
/ 5-7 p.m.
Artist Reception for Vanessa Veck and Jessica Friedlander.
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Caverns and Cows
Fire Arts Center
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ Free
For July and August, the Fire Arts Center Gallery is exhibiting the works of members Jessica Friedlander and Vanessa Veck
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Pottery, Paintings And Records
See Event Description
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $1
For the Final Farewell Arts Arcata Oak Deli and Brewery will be hosting local Djs spinning records along with art by local ceramicist and painter Adam Scheele.
Lost Dogs
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
The Lost Dogs are local musicians that have all lived and played music in Humboldt County for lots of years.
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A Banjo Makes 3
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Enjoy their energetic performance as they bring the spirit of Bluegrass to Shelter Cove.
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The Band of Brothers
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Enjoy rock and a bit of americana as well as a handful of originals songs and covers, including Bob Dylan, Merl Haggard, Grateful Dead and more from The Band of Brothers! See you at the taproom.
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Eureka Skate Night
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night?? Come on down to Skate Night at the Eureka Municipal Auditorium!
Clam Beach Roadies
The Historic Eagle House
/ 7-10:30 p.m.
/ Free
Multi-genre jam band the Clam Beach Roadies plays a free show at the Eagle house!
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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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Shiny Eyes
Crisp Lounge
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ Free
Shiny Eyes is a two man act performing live improvisations on synthesizers, tape decks, turntables and other things that create sound, light, and shadow.
The White Card by Claudia Rankine
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
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Swingo Domingo, House of Mary, Royal Propolis
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 notaflof
Join us for a night of great music with Swingo Domingo, House of Mary and Royal Popolis, in a benefit for Old Town Community Alliance- who will be there tabling and sharing info.
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Flashback Friday! 90s Edition
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
We’re going back to a land of frosted tips and Blockbuster stores with DJs Zero One and Anya Slayer for this month’s edition of Flashback Friday!
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
Thumb Leader
Dr. Squid
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Dr. Squid performs the greatest dance music from the last 50 years of rock and roll as well as jazz standards and a bit of country music.
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Fuego Reggaeton Party
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9:09 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $10
Fuego is the hottest party in Arcata representing Latin music and culture. From Reggaeton, Cumbias, and Dembow to Latin House, Tropical Bass and beyond. All walks of life invited.
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