Wednesday, Aug. 21
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
2024 Humboldt County Fair
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ noon
/ $10
/ $8 senior
/ $4 kids
The fairgrounds will be buzzing with excitement, starting with the Arts and Flower Preview Gala. Enjoy Youth Livestock Week, daily Midway attractions like the AOK Clown Show, karaoke in Friendship Square, and thrilling contests, including a chili cook-off and a hot dog eating contest.
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Fog Holler
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $20
Fog Holler is a bluegrass band with an edge. What gives them that edge is a topic of hot debate.
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Crystal Logic, Blackplate, Petiole, Small Craft Advisory
Outer Space
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
A night of punk.
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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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Harvest Box
See Event Description
/ 8 a.m.
/ $25
/ $10 EBT
Residents of Arcata, Eureka, Blue Lake, McKinleyville, Trinidad and everywhere in between have access to local food in their communities, through a home delivery service that will bring these fresh produce boxes to customers’ door steps.
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Harvest Box
See Event Description
/ 8 a.m.
/ $25
/ $10 EBT
Residents of Arcata, Eureka, Blue Lake, McKinleyville, Trinidad and everywhere in between have access to local food in their communities, through a home delivery service that will bring these fresh produce boxes to customers’ door steps.
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Customized Learning Plan Enrollment
Trillium Charter
/ 9 a.m.
/ Free
Customized Learning Plans are now offered through Trillium Charter School!
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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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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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Dogbone
Larrupin Cafe
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
Feral jazz on the Larrupin patio.
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Sci-Fi Night: Scanners (1981)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $6
/ $10 Admission + Poster
From innovative filmmaker David Cronenberg. A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called “scanning” to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non scanners.
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Karaoke
Crisp Lounge
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
“You know the deal.”
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Big Mood: A Weekly Queer Night w/ DJ Pandemonium Jones
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Bring your crew for a kiki. Bring your boo for a date. Bring your bad self and meet your new boo.
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 8-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
They will allow you to sing here.