Thursday, July 18
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Fortuna Rodeo Week
Fortuna
/ 9 a.m.
Sunday: Fortuna Rodeo 5k!; Monday: Chili Cook-off!; Tuesday: Carnival opens!; Wednesday: Street Games!; Thursday: Junior Rodeo and Barrel Racing!; Friday: Bulls and Quads! Saturday; Parade! Rodeo! Bulls, Broncs, Bands & Brew! Sunday: Rodeo and Barbecue!
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Eureka Summer Concert Series
Madaket Plaza
/ 6 p.m.
This week enjoy country from Jacob Westfall. These concerts on Eureka’s waterfront are free, family-friendly and open to everyone.
Humboldt Folklife Festival: Bluegrass and Beyond
Dell’Arte
/ 6 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 members
Located in the ampitheatre outside, bring your favorite picnic treats and blankets/low seats and enjoy. This year will feature music by Ruby Ruth and Mule Ranch, Elderberry Rust, and Cadillac Ranch.
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Humboldt Crabs vs. Healdsburg Prune Packers
Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
/ $4 kids (3-12)
Pajama Night! Watch your hometown heroes whoop up some lesser team! Founded in 1945, the Humboldt Crabs are the oldest, continuously-operated, collegiate, independent, wood-bat, summer baseball team in the country.
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Thumb Leader
Billy Wayne Davis! One Night Only!
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $20
/ $30 At The Door
Billy Wayne Davis has appeared on Conan, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, lent his voice & producing skills to SquidBillies, hosted a travel doc for CMT, opened for Sturgill Simpson, and worked with Sacha Baron Coen on Who is America & Borat 2.
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All Events!
Youth (10-14) Aquatic & Adventure Camp
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $375
This 5-day course teaches the basic skills necessary to get out on the water safely in an encouraging & exciting environment.
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Lit Yoga
Crisp Lounge
/ 11 a.m.-midnight
/ $20
/ 21+
“Immerse yourself in a unique fusion of yoga and cannabis, where mindful movement meets ultimate relaxation.”
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Kid’s Craft Camp at The Makers’ Space in McKinleyville
See Event Description
/ 1-3:30 p.m.
/ $40
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McKinleyville Certified Farmers’ Market
Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ Free
The McKinleyville Certified Farmers’ Market offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, hot cacao and more!
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Absynth Quartet live at Pierson Park MvK
Pierson Park, McKinleyville
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Live Music
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Eureka
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Join us in Myrtletown for live music every Thursday night.
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Flaherty Seminar Film Screenings
The Summitt
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Summitt will be partnering with The Flaherty to host this year’s online film program TO COMMUNE!! This is an opportunity to join some particularly curated screenings and discussions.
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Sean’s Shadows
Arcata Library
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free all
Sean Powers has been performing with shadow puppets since 1996 and has performed over 1,000 shows. Libraries, schools, museums, community centers, private parties, and wherever it’s dark.
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Ditch School Info Session
See Event Description
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
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Bootz & Beers Line Dancing
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free EVERYONE
/ 21+
Free line dancing/lessons with Contessa.
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Seabury Gould and Evan Morden
The Basement
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Seabury Gould and Evan Morden are bringing the sounds of Ireland and other Celtic lands right to The Basement on No Cover Thursday!
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The Siren’s Open Mic
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
“Our stage is open and our mic is on. Add your performance to our open mic.”
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