Friday, Aug. 14
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Reggae on the River
County Line Ranch
/ noon
/ $279
This three day camping festival features world class and Grammy winning reggae artists, plus two stages of live music and DJ sound systems.
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Humboldt County Fair
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ noon-10 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 Parking
/ $10 Senior
/ $7 Child
Five days packed full of rides, fun, exhibits, entertainment and more! Daily performances by Sea Lion Splash, the K9 King Flying Dog Show, Violin on Fire, live bands, and more.
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Eureka Friday Night Market
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Featuring the best of Humboldt showcasing local makers, food vendors, performance artists, live music and more.
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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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Missing Pieces
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
/ $5
Explosive rock cover band based out of Arcata!
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Insomnia Syndrome, The Riving, Lark and Walrus
The Shanty
/ 9-11:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
An eclectic mix of bands ranging from metal, alt rock and jazz punk.
Happy Accident, Complex Crown, Alex Hilsee
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
Happy Accident is an experimental, absurdist puppet show created by master puppeteer and visual artist liz HOWLS and musician/lighting designer Drew Simpson (often referred to as Servant Baby).
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All Events!
Basketball Jones Hoop Camps in Arcata
Sunny Brae Middle School
/ 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $275
Join us for a week of positivity, skill development, and the best atmosphere in youth sports. Open to boys and girls ages 6–14.
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Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ $7 Adults
/ $4 Senior
Come checkout the Adorni Center and the various classes that we have available Daily!
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Cal Poly Humboldt Outdoor Adventures: Canoe the Slough
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ $20
Slow down and explore the quiet waters of Humboldt Bay’s sloughs by canoe.
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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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Flower Farm U-Pick
See Event Description
/ noon-5 p.m.
/ $20
Come enjoy a beautiful summer day at Brunner Family Farm in Fieldbrook!
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Blues Lunch with Buddy Reed
Oak Deli and Brewery
/ 1-3 p.m.
“Blues is a great way to get that good weekend attitude going.”
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Humboldt County Fair Shellebration
See Event Description
/ 2-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free Kids under 12 and Seniors
An Oyster and Seafood Festival with Live Music, Artisan Vendors, Free Kids Games and Bounce Houses, Natural Resources Info, Coastal Recreation, Rodeo events and More!
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Live Women’s Sports
The Summitt
/ 4:30-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
WNBA, WPBL, NWSL and more.
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Walking Tours
Da Gou Rou Louwi’ Cultural Center
/ 5-7:45 p.m.
/ Free
Learn Wiyot and Tuluwat Island history during Friday Night Markets.
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Free Bike Valet” at Friday Night Market
Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Check in your bike with the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities (CRTP).
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Free ‘Kids in the Hive’ PlaySpace
See Event Description
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Come play & make some art with your family!
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Speed Dating Ages 38-55ish
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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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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August Skate Nights!
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night?
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Karaoke with MamMa Mia
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
Enjoy some awesome music and singing at Karaoke w/ Mamma Mia in Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge.
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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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Battle Royale (2000)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $8
/ $12 Admission + Poster
In the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill each other under the revolutionary “Battle Royale” act.
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LOBBY- HOTFOOT and Kreepeeo
Eureka Theater
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
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Thumb Leader
The Zack Miles Band and James G Maxwell
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $5
James Maxwell’s going away party!
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RLAD
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
RLAD is a collection of four of the top jazz players in the area.
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Flashback Friday: 1980s Edition
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ $10 After 10PM
/ 21+
We’re jumping in the DeLorean and heading back to the decade of excess!
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DJ Pachanguero
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
DJ Pachanguero is our resident Latin DJ and has been so for quite some time.
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
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