Sunday, Aug. 17
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2025 Humboldt County Fair
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ noon
/ $14
/ $10 seniors
/ $5 kids 5-12
FULL SCHEDULE INSIDE. Get ready for nonstop excitement with an exciting lineup of shows, music, and jaw-dropping acts happening every day of the Fair.
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Ouroborotopia
Humboldt County
/ 12:30 p.m.
Original live performances, multimedia art installations and music, takes its name from the ouroboros, the ancient symbol of a serpent eating its own tail.
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Summer Concerts at the Garden
Humboldt Botanical Garden
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ $10
Bandemonium is one of a kind in Humboldt. A drum and horn band in the village brass band tradition, these players revel in grooves from around the world.
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Flynn Creek Circus: The Bridge
Madaket Plaza
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ $23
Inspired by a wolf, Nordic Legend and the architecture of connection, The Bridge is a freshly conjured visual feast sprinkled with cloaked commentary and gorgeous imagery.
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Flynn Creek Circus: The Bridge
Madaket Plaza
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ $23
Inspired by a wolf, Nordic Legend and the architecture of connection, The Bridge is a freshly conjured visual feast sprinkled with cloaked commentary and gorgeous imagery.
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Laurie Lewis and Nina Gerber
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/ 4 p.m.
/ $35
Grammy-nominated and two-time Female Vocalist of the Year Laurie Lewis and Nina Gerber live. These two folk music icons known for their musicianship and audience connection perform in the intimate setting of the historic Temperance Hall.
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Billy Wayne Davis
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 4-6:30 p.m.
/ $15
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 made a quick appearance in Borat 2.
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All Events!
Mattole Grange Pancake Breakfast
Mattole Grange Hall
/ 8-11 a.m.
/ $15
/ $5 Ages 6 to 12
/ Free Under 6
All the pancakes you can eat, made from scratch.
Stewardship Work Day at Freshwater Farms Reserve
Freshwater Farms Reserve
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
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Dune Restoration Work Days
Ma-le’l Dunes
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt’s dunes have been restored by hard working hands like yours! You can make a difference in the ecosystem, one invasive plant removal at a time.
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Fire Arts Center Gallery Show
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/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fire Arts Gallery Show for July and August features new works by members Josh Roller, Nina Young-Cushing and Vanessa Veck.
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Klamath Salmon Protectors Canoe Camp 2025
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/ 10 a.m.
/ Free
In partnership with the Yurok Tribe, we welcome Native youth, families, and community members to the Klamath River to engage in cultural activities.
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Afro - Fusion Feel & Flow
The Sanctuary
/ 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ $15
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Anna Hamilton
Fieldbrook Winery
/ noon-5 p.m.
/ Free
You may know her as Anna Banana Hamilton, or her band, Anna Hamilton and the Situation. Whatever the case, Anna brings down the house with her musicianship, songwriting and her humor.
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Weekly Yoga at the Gardens
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ $15
Join seasoned yoga instructor Tracey Green for All-Levels Mindful Flow Yoga encircled by towering cypress and the melodies of nature.
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Samba Parade Drum Classes
HLOC’s The Space
/ 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ 18+
All community members are invited to learn Brazilian drumming and participate in the 39th annual Samba Parade!
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Jojo Rabbit (2019)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ $8
/ $12 Admission + Poster
A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic.
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Comedy Karasmokey
Crisp Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ 18+
Comedy karaoke night. 420 only, no alcohol.
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2 Mics, 1 Dungeon
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Comedians play Dungeons and Dragons live on stage.
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DJ Datura Prime
The Summitt
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 Sliding Scale
/ Free Members of The Summitt
/ 21+
Synth dreams.
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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 59,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome.
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Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9 p.m.
Are you funny? Weekly comedy open mic. No cover.
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