Friday, Aug. 23
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.
/ Web site
(CANCELED) Eureka Friday Night Market
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30 p.m.
Too rainy! Not doing it!
Town Mountain
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 adv.
/ 21+
Raw, soulful, and with plenty of swagger, Town Mountain has earned raves for their hard-driving sound.
/ Web site
Thumb Leader
Cornell Reid
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $15
Cornell Reid is an LA-based comedian and writer originally from Humboldt, California, where he recently recorded his debut album Cornell Vest w/Cornell Reid & Evan Vest.
/ Web site
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.
/ Web site
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.
/ Web site
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.
/ Web site
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
The Summitt
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
WNBA! Softball! Roller Derby!
/ Web site
Dead On
Fieldbrook Winery
/ 4-9 p.m.
/ Free
“Grateful Dead cover band. No explanation needed if you have seen this group of musicians do their thing.”
/ Web site
Dead On
Fieldbrook Winery
/ 5:30-8 p.m.
Movie Night
Fortuna Library
/ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Enjoy a free movie on the library’s big screen! We will be showing a PG film, and popcorn will be provided. You won’t want to miss this one, based on a popular series of children’s books!
/ Web site
Live Music || Rock Stew
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
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!
Humboldt County Music Showcase
The Historic Eagle House
/ 6:30-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
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.
/ Web site
This Lonesome Paradise (Joshua Tree)
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
/ Web site
Jenni & David and the Sweet Soul Band
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
Jenni & David are jumping the stage at The Basement along with their Sweet Soul Band.
/ Web site
The Undercovers
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
They have won multiple “best of” awards over the years and when you see them perform, it’s easy to understand why. Amazing vocals, fun mash-ups, and top-tier instrumentalists help bring the fun every time they’re on stage.
/ Web site
Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
ELECTRO BLISS with OWELL
The Jam
/ 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $10
/ $15 Door Price
/ 21+
/ Web site
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