Thursday, Nov. 7

Top Events!
(Look ahead!)

A Reason to Listen
The Sanctuary
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $5
Humboldt’s premier live poetry event. Live music by the inimitable DJ Goldylocks. Live art by Dre Meza.
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Pathway to Payday
The Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
/ 18+
This unique and innovative FREE 4-day employment workshop series focuses on enhancement of application, resume and interview skills, and offers participants the opportunity to interview with real employers for real jobs.
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Live Life Program: On The Move
HLOC’s The Space
/ 10 a.m.
/ $50
Five-week class. The program challenges the brain to match the timing and sequences of your movements with posture to improve and maintain smooth and efficient walking
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Live Life Program: Come Meet Your Body
HLOC’s The Space
/ 11:15 a.m.
/ $50
Five-week class. Do you have pain, discomfort, or limited mobility? Discover how your body’s habits are affecting your daily movements.
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Public Speaking Club (Toastmasters International)
Adorni Center
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ Free
Have you been meaning to improve your public speaking skills? Join us at the Lunch-Bunch Toastmasters Club, the only local, affordable opportunity to discover new techniques to express yourself effectively.

Live Life Program: Beginner Line Dancing
HLOC’s The Space
/ 1:30 p.m.
/ $50
Five-week class. Did you know that “motion is the lotion?” Exercise your body and brain at the same time. Let’s have fun learning the basic steps of line dancing.
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Arcata Chamber of Commerce Mixer
Hatchet House Throwing Club
/ 5:30-7 p.m.
Join us for a First Thursday Mixer and Axe Throwing! You don’t need to be a member to attend!
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NCGA’s Harvest Hub Anniversary Celebration
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The North Coast Growers’ Association and our Humboldt County farmers invite you to celebrate the Harvest Hub.
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Compost Mountain Boys
The Boardroom, Ferndale
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
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Biosecurity for the Backyard Beekeeper
See Event Description
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Special guest Dr. Lindsay Wilson will review common bacterial diseases of honeybees, explain how to check your hives for trouble, and outline best prevention practices.
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A Reason to Listen
The Sanctuary
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $5
A Reason to Listen Poetry Show had taken a break after the pandemic, but was an incredibly active poetry show on the North Coast for over 12 years. The event is the 1st Thursday of the month.
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Closed Mic
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Comedians assemble for a sweet basement mic at the vets hall. Newly remodeled.
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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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Throw’em Back Night With DJ Statik
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Spinning throwback Hip-Hop and R&B all night long to keep you moving on the dance floor.
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G.O.A.T. Karaoke at The Goat
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Supportive atmosphere, over 45,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome.
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