Saturday, Aug. 17
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Klamath Salmon Festival
Yurok Tribal Headquarters
/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Will feature a parade, live music from Blue Rhythm Revue and Brett McFarland and the Freedom Riders, kids’ activities, basket-weaving demonstration, Stick Game, Softball, Basketball and Indian Card Game Tournaments.
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Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Music schedule inside. 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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28th BridgeFest Alien & Human Games
Bridgeville Elementary School
/ 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ Free
At our 28th BridgeFest fundraiser, get ready for another whopping Alien and Human get together at the Bridgeville School grounds, where the Aliens have created a landing zone.
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Flynn Creek Circus
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 1 p.m.
Shows at 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. 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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La Zorra Zapata, Hermit Crab, Zach Alder
Outer Space
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $10
Peruvian songwriter/multimedia artist headlines a night of music at Arcata’s volunteer-run, sober space.
The Ian Fays, Hey, Eleanor
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
THE IAN FAYS are a Northern Californian indie pop-rock group comprised of identical twin sisters, Lizzie and Sara. The Fays released their first album, The Damon Lessons, in October of 2003. In the years to follow, the twins toured the US and Europe multiple times after their subsequent releases.
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Rattus Inheritus plays The Stranglers
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
All the way from the UK, Rattus Inheritus bring you the music of the Stranglers plus powerful original material!
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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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Arcane Artists: Ignight the Night
The Jam
/ 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $10
/ $15 Top tier pricing
/ 21+
The last show in our summer concert series is finally upon us. Come kick off the fall semester as we welcome Cal Poly Humboldt students back to Arcata in style with a night of Arcane fun with a spicy back to back set by some of our favorites, KRTMS & FILLIP RALLY.
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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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Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Walk
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 8:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Kathryn Wendel at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for easy-to-walk trails and an opportunity to view a diverse range of species.
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Sequoia Park Ivy League
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
We have our own Ivy League in town and it’s not what you think. Instead of hitting the books, we are hitting the park to eradicate ivy from our beloved Redwood forest. This dedicated group of volunteers would love for YOU to join!
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $None All Ages
The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more!
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Free Family History Classes!
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Classes will be a 20 minute lecture and then focus on individual questions and tailored assistance.
Humboldt Dash & Splash Fun Jump
Gene Lucas Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-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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Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market
See Event Description
/ 10 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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Bear River Farmers Market
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Farmers Market featuring food vendors, handmade jewelry, crafts, baked goods and clothing.
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Basics of Henna at The Makers’ Space
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $35
You’ll learn to mix your own fresh organic henna, be introduced to basic design techniques, and receive a beautiful henna tattoo from the instructor that will last 7-10 days!
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Steak, Oysters, Ales and Rails
Timber Heritage Samoa Shops
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ $45
his event welcomes all ages to come out and enjoy a fun filled day with barbecued oysters, salmon, hot dogs, speeder rides, live music, hit and miss engines and more!
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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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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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Live Women’s Sports at The Summitt!
The Summitt
/ noon-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
WNBA! Softball! Roller Derby!
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Distillery Open!
See Event Description
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ Free
“Eureka’s only distillery is open for tastings, bottle sales and tours.”
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Wildberries 30th Anniversary
Wildberries
/ 1-5 p.m.
30th Birthday Party featuring cupcakes, Humboldt Taiko Drumming, the Day & Nite String Quartet and more.
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All The Crafts & Ice Cream Party
Humboldt County McKinleyville Branch Library
/ 1:30-4:30 p.m.
/ Free
It’s the end of summer here at the McKinleyville Library. We will Repeat! All the Crafts we’ve done throughout the summer today, as well as an Ice Cream Party.
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Summer Music Series
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ Free
We are keeping the after Farmer’s Market party alive! From June-September, come on down to Redwood Curtain’s Brewery in Arcata for local live music.
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The Tidepool High Divers
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ Free
We’d like to invite you to join us at the tasting room for an afternoon of good brews, food and our take on the roots of country music. Some swing and rockabilly thrown in for variety.
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Tasty Thai-Ger Kitchen Takeover
Alchemy Distillery
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
We are so excited to host Chef May who will be serving Contemporary Thai cuisine.
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Tony Khalife & Nick Peters
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Tony is a musician, singer, songwriter, composer, yogi, and artist who seamlessly blends East and West through his music.
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A Banjo Makes 3
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
A Banjo Makes 3 is keeping traditional bluegrass alive with the sounds of Jimmy Martin, Flatt & Scruggs, and Bill Monroe, to name a few.
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Braturday Night Live
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $5
Savage Henry’s Saturday late show produced and hosted by Brandy Lara and Evan Vest.
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Young & Lovely
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
Humboldt’s favorite siblings are back! Join the Penner sisters and their band for an evening of spectacular jazz!
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Take Cover
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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