Friday, Aug. 16
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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Flynn Creek Circus
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ 21+
When you enter the classic red and white big top, you are immediately steeped in nostalgia and charm. ‘The Heavy Lift’ is an original, comic, Film Noire circus featuring world class acrobats, aerialists and variety entertainers.
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Edge of the West, Matt Hartle & Friends
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $18
/ $15 Advance
/ 21+
A psychedelic outlaw dance party.
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The Steady 45s, The Toughers
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $15
/ $20 day of
/ 21+
The Steady 45s were formed in 2013 from the melting pot of the Los Angeles ska scene, and over the next four years have established themselves as the premier traditional ska/rocksteady act in Southern California.
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Thumb Leader
Kate Willett
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $15
Kate Willett is a comedian, actress and writer who has appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Netflix’s Comedy Lineup. She’s the author of the Audible Original “Dirtbag Anthropology.”
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All Events!
Arcata Marsh Research Survey
Online
/ 6 a.m.-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Andrew Wolff (MS student) is conducting a research survey to characterize the beneficial uses of the Arcata Marsh and the role it plays in the community.
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Dead On the Creek
Black Oak Ranch
/ 11:59 a.m.
/ $450
/ $150 teens
/ $35 kids
/ Free 6 and under
Embodies the themes of the Grateful Dead… more precisely, the endeavors of Jerry Garcia. This intimate music and camping event is at Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, CA (Mendocino County) in Northern California.
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Humboldt Dash & Splash Fun Jump
Gene Lucas Community Center
/ noon-8 p.m.
/ $20
/ $10 Dash & Splash club members
Canine dock diving, You and your dog can come give it a try. No experience needed, We can teach you.
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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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Main Stage’s Young Performance Company
Humboldt County Library
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt County Library is pleased to host Main Stage’s Young Performance Company at Eureka Library!
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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.
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.
Live Women’s Sports at The Summitt!
The Summitt
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
WNBA! Softball! Roller Derby!
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Jenny, David and the Sweet Soul Band
Fieldbrook Winery
/ 4-9 p.m.
/ Free
Jenni, David and the Sweet Soul Band returns to the Fieldbrook Winery stage.
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Piet Dalmolen
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ Free
Live music with Piet Dalmolen.
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Distillery Open!
See Event Description
/ 5:30-9 p.m.
/ Free
“Eureka’s only distillery is open for tastings, bottle sales and tours.”
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The Tidepool High Divers
Septentrio Winery
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Country Western Rockabilly with a hint of Du-Wop and fine harmonies thrown in for good measure.
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Yard Duties
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
“Join us at Gyppo Ale Mill for an unforgettable evening with Yard Duties! Dylan and Rosa, both Children’s House alumni, bring their dynamic energy and passion for music to our stage.
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McKinleyville Arts Night
McKinleyville Business Dist.
/ 6-8 p.m.
Celebration of arts, food and fun in McKinleyville held the third Friday of each month.
S.R. Laws
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Join us for an electrifying evening with S.R. Laws, a captivating musician whose storytelling through Americana roots rock is unparalleled.
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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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Eureka Skate Night
See Event Description
/ 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!
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 Starhoppers, Heaven’s Taint, Mystery Meat
Siren Song
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $5
Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
Ticket to Ride
The Basement
/ 9-11:59 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
A legendary band of rock fame, The Beatles, are long gone, but their unique style and provocative lyrics live on through Ticket to Ride!
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Latin Night With 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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