Friday, Aug. 30
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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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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Hunks
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $69
/ 21+
Whether you’re celebrating your last night as a bachelorette, ringing in your birthday with a bang, or need a well-deserved break from the real world with your gal pals, our Perfect Girls’ Night Out® is the ultimate place to be.
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All Events!
Distillery Open!
See Event Description
/ 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
/ Free
“Eureka’s only distillery is open for tastings, bottle sales and tours.”
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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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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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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.
WNBA Watch Party: Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever at The Summitt!
The Summitt
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Pop up at Alchemy
See Event Description
/ 4-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Kitchen takeover at Alchemy Distillery
Alchemy Distillery
/ 4-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free everyone
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Fundraiser events for Centro del pueblo
See Event Description
/ 5 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free all
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Fundraiser events for Centro del pueblo
Gazebo, Old Town, Eureka
/ 5 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free all
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Buddy Reed and th’ Rip It Ups
See Event Description
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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Science on Tap: Ravens and Plovers
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
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Kate & Karaoke For A Cause
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Unleash your inner superstar or cheer on the brave souls at the mic.
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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!
SHINY EYES Live Dub Jams
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ Free
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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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Dead Tribute with Grateful Getdown
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Grateful Getdown started in 2019 and has evolved into one of Northern California’s premier Grateful Dead music experiences.
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Karaoke en Español ¡Centro del Pueblo Fundraiser Party!
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding - notaflof
/ 21+
Una noche de karaoke de canciones españolas a beneficio del Centro del Pueblo.
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Thumb Leader
Jamon Jamison’s 30
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
Jamon Jamison ascends to the Hall of Fame. With Josh Barnes, Parnell O’Mooney and Nic Castanola.
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Soul Trip Band
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
They’re kickin’ up the groovy rock, blues and funk tunes so you can dance all night long. Come check it out!
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
The Latest Show
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $5
Jish Barnes hosts a late night show every Friday. Guests, jokes, lists, surprises.
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