Saturday, Aug. 8
Top Events!
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Rumble Over the Redwoods
Humboldt County Airport
/ 9 a.m.
Another weekend of world‑class aerial performances. Performers include Patriots Jet Team, Smoke ‘n Thunder Jet Truck, a special appearance by the Red Bull Air Force, several World War II-era fighters, aerobatic aircraft, skydivers and more.
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43rd Annual Arcata Lantern Floating Ceremony for Peace
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
An opportunity to offer spiritual consolation for people we miss, departed loved ones, peace, joy, healing, harmony & all we hold dear.
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Flynn Creek Circus
Arcata Creamery District
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ $27
/ $195 VIP table for 4
/ $153 Canopy for 4
/ $128 High Table for 4
/ $108 Front row bench for 2
/ $98 High Table for 2
/ $91 Bench 2 people
/ $36 Folding Chairs
/ $27 Stools
Flynn Creek Circus invites audiences to ‘The Cricket & the Wren’ — memorable family fun and artful athleticism under the circus big top.
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Flynn Creek Circus
Arcata Creamery District
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ $27
/ $195 VIP table for 4
/ $153 Canopy for 4
/ $128 High Table for 4
/ $108 Front row bench for 2
/ $98 High Table for 2
/ $91 Bench 2 people
/ $36 Folding Chairs
/ $27 Stools
Flynn Creek Circus invites audiences to ‘The Cricket & the Wren’ — memorable family fun and artful athleticism under the circus big top.
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HLOC: The Sound of Music
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $15
/ $25 based on seat location
/ $20 based on seal location
Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun.
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SIt Pretty, Queen Karma, Jellyworks, Halfwing
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
Sit Pretty is an independent shoegaze, dream pop, and post-punk quartet based in the Pacific Northwest.
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Valerie Tosi
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
Youve seen her on IFC, Netflix and Conan! Now see her in Eureka!
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The Red Room
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 Before 10pm
“Dj Zero one, RatGirl, Datura Prime and Kreepeeo bring you the best in goth, darkwave, post-punk, EBM, industrial tech.”
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Trabants, Glacier Dorm
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $10
/ 21+
Psychedelic surf rock from Portland! Ride the cosmic wave. Sure to be “tubular” and “gnar” local slowgazers Glacier Dorm start things off
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Humboldt Summer Trading Card Show
Azaela Hall
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Lots of vendors selling sports cards, trading game cards (TGC), and memorabilia.
Humboldt Dockside Saturday Seafood Market
Madaket Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Shop a selection of seasonal seafood.
Cal Poly Humboldt Outdoor Adventures - Sailing 101
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
Sailing 101 is a two-day, hands-on course designed to teach the fundamentals of small-boat sailing in a supportive, safety-focused environment.
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Cal Poly Humboldt Outdoor Adventures: Discover Sea Kayaking
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $20
This beginner-friendly session is the perfect gateway to exploring Humboldt Bay by kayak
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Da’ Yas Park Volunteer Day
See Event Description
/ 9-11 a.m.
/ Free
Work on the native planters along the paths.
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Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $7 Adults
/ $4 Senior
Come checkout the Adorni Center and the various classes that we have available Daily!
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Farmers’ Market
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $None All Ages
Enjoy live music by Piet Dalmolen Band! Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more!
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TK and Kindergarten Open Enrollment
Trillium Charter
/ 9 a.m.
/ Free
Trillium Charter School is a no cost public school in Arcata for students in TK through 5th grade.
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Local Artists and Makers
Los Bagels, Arcata
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Saturdays are for bagels and local treasures! Join us at Los Bagels Arcata this summer as we welcome a rotating lineup of amazing local artists and vendors right outside the shop.
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Dos Aguas: Stories of Where River Meets Ocean
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Ready to weave community and restore our kinship with the currents of river and ocean?
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Etegami: Japanese Watercolor Postcards
Sea Goat Farmstand and Folk School
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $25
With Louise Bacon-Ogden. ostcard sized paper will be ready for creations and a stamp to send to a friend.
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Butterfly Field Trip: Elk River Spit
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Within Eureka city limits, there lies a secret population of sandhill skippers (Polites sabuleti)!
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Cal Poly Humboldt Outdoor Adventures - Drop In Kayak Tours
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $20
We run these tours almost every weekend, offering a fun and flexible way to get out on Humboldt Bay.
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Second Annual Shelter Cove Comedy Festival
Shelter Cove Community Clubhouse
/ noon-10 p.m.
/ $45 Weekend Pass
/ $25 Saturday
/ $20 Sunday
/ $20 Friday
This year’s festival is headlined by the one and only Rodney Norman — bringing his hilariously awkward, offbeat humor to the edge of the Pacific!
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Weekly Saturday Peaceful Protest and Food Drive
Humboldt County Courthouse
/ noon-2 p.m.
/ Free
Donations, including perishable, dry goods, and canned goods, or monetary support for Bayshore Food Not Bombs in Eureka, will be collected.
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Modern Opera Company
Moonstone Crossing
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ Free
Lovely set of singers affiliated with Modern Opera Company from Los Angeles singing selections of opera and musical theatre!
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Poker Tournament
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 2 p.m.
/ 21+
There are three exciting ways to earn your seat at the final table.
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WPBL (Women’s Professional Baseball League) @ The Summitt
The Summitt
/ 4:30-7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Vanessa Veck and Ceylon Baginski
Fire Arts Center
/ 5-7 p.m.
Fire Arts artist reception.
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Smokey Bear Birthday Party
Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center
/ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
/ Free
It’s time to celebrate everyone’s favorite wildfire prevention mascot!
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La Haine (1995)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-8:45 p.m.
/ $8
/ $12 Admission + Poster
After a chaotic night of rioting in a marginal suburb of Paris, three young friends, Vinz, Hubert and Saïd, wander around unoccupied waiting for news about the state of health of a mutual friend who has been seriously injured when confronting the police.
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The Connection Club
The Historic Eagle House
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ $25
/ 21+
Get out from behind your screens and come meet some people in real life!
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Comedian Rodney Norman
Shelter Cove Community Clubhouse
/ 6 p.m.
/ $25
Step into the wonderfully weird world of Rodney Norman—stand-up comic, accidental sage, and master of the unexpected.
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Speed Dating Ages 28-45ish
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ $24.25
/ 21+
Skip the apps and meet people in real life at The Connection Club.
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Lion’s Gate Sound Healing
See Event Description
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $40
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Fortuna Concert Series
Fortuna Monday Club
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $15
Classical guitarist Luciano Marrazzo.
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Frogbite
Logger Bar
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Original songs with vocal melodies.
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Thumb Leader
Concert for Spay Humboldt
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
/ $15 sliding scale donations
/ $10 sliding scale donations
/ 21+
Featuring sets by Icarus and Suns, Beverly Twist, Thee Olde Druids and more.
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Can’t Be Tamed
Exit Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $20
/ 18+
EXIT Theatre’s DIVA Burlesque Presents Renegade Revue.
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Be Brave Bold Robot
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Indie folk pop rock.
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The Melange
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8:30-11:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
‘80s inspired rock covers and original songs.
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Sultry Alternative Rock with The Melange
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8:30-11:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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DJs Pretz and Timxchi
The Shanty
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
A night of drum and bass.
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