Saturday, July 11
Top Events!
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Orick Rodeo
Orick Rodeo Grounds / 8 a.m.
Orick’s biggest event of the year! Kids Games, Mutton Bustin, Calf Riding and Steer Riding!
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Annie: The Musical
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 2-4 p.m. / $26
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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Country on the Coast
Fortuna Rodeo Grounds / 5:30 p.m. / $40 / $50 at Gate
Featuring country and rock legends Shenandoah as well as the classic country sounds of Chad Bushnell. Luke Powell starts the show.
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Annie: The Musical
Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7-9 p.m. / $26
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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Nathan Hart
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8 p.m. / $15
Eugene, Oregon standup headlines.
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Steal This Story, Please! (2026)
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8:30 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Undeterred by armed soldiers, evasive politicians, and riot police, AMY GOODMAN has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time.
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Dr. Squid
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+
They have a catalogue that spans the last fifty years and includes all your favorite Rock & Roll classics and dance hit favorites; they’ll even throw in a little Country music into the mix from time to time.
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All Events!

Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Farmers’ Market / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $None All Ages
Enjoy live music by Absynth Quintet, sponsored by Shakefork Community Farm!
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Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $7 Adults / $4 Senior
Zumba, Silver sneakers, Yoga, more.
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Humboldt Dockside Saturday Seafood Market
Madaket Plaza / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free
Shop a selection of seasonal seafood.
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Sequoia Park Ivy League
See Event Description / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free
Instead of hitting the books, we are hitting the park to eradicate invasive ivy from our beloved Redwood forest.
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Butterfly Field Trip
See Event Description / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Join us at 10am on July 11 for Humboldt County’s premier butterfly event and experience the dazzling diversity of Horse Mountain butterflies! Help us topple our the record we set in 2023 — 35 species!
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Glazing Workshop
The Makers’ Space / 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / $40 / 18+
Join artist in residence Mira Eagle for this fun glazing workshop at The Makers’ Space
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Workshop: Chainmaille
Phosphene / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / $95 / 18+
Learn the basics with April Sandoval.
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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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Self Defense Classes
See Event Description / 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Free. Non sport combat self defense.
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Apple Strudel Baking Contest
Holly Yashi Store / noon-3 p.m. / Free
Humboldt Light Opera will be doing “The Sound of Music” the end of July, and one of our ‘favorite things’ is apple strudel!
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Humboldt NeuroHealth Summer Games
Carson Park / noon-3 p.m. / Free
Come and enjoy a free raffle, crafts, zumba, a corner of carnival games, sensory friendly activities, a clothing closet, and more!
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Gears & Glory: Kinetic Sculpture Lab Hosts Open House
Arcata Kinetic Lab / noon-2 p.m. / Free
Explore the Lab’s new space, meet the makers, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible human-powered art machines that define Humboldt’s beloved kinetic culture.
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Punk Swap Meet
Moss Oak Commons / 2-5 p.m. / Free
Allowed items: Clothes, shoes, CDs, tapes, records, bags/backpacks, books, pins, patches, art supplies, band merch.
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Banjo Makes 3
The Shanty / 2-4 p.m. / Free / 21+
On The Shanty’s historic back patio!
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Snails of Humboldt Workshop
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 3-5:30 p.m. / $40 / $25 Students & early career professionals
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Sing HU to Purify the Thought Stream
Adorni Center / 3:30-4:30 p.m. / Free
Would you like to learn a simple technique to help ground and spiritualize you anytime, anywhere?
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Summer Nights at The Farmstand
Sea Goat Farmstand and Folk School / 5-7 p.m. / Free
Soak up the summer evenings with live local music, artisan and market booths and a fun farmstand vibe.
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Papa Haole & The Fleas
Sea Goat Farmstand and Folk School / 5-7 p.m. / Free
An evening of original music in the reggae, Latin, calypso, and world genres.
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Cal Poly Humboldt Outdoor Adventures Sunset Paddle
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 5-7 p.m. / $25
Join us for a peaceful and scenic Sunset Kayak Paddle on Humboldt Bay, one of California’s most diverse and pristine coastal ecosystems.
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Jimmie Lahman Band & Pupseria San Miguel
Old Growth Cellars / 6-9 p.m. / $5 / Free Wine Club Members
Join us as we welcome back the wonderful & talented Jimmie Lahman band!
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Evergreen
Garberville Town Square / 6-10 p.m. / Free
You can expect authentic, yet reimagined covers of Grateful Dead tunes, Jerry Garcia Band, Bob Dylan and more.
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The Flying Oms
Cafe Mokka / 7-10 p.m. / Free
Vocal and string duo.
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Fortuna Concert Series
See Event Description / 7-9 p.m. / $15
Singer-songwriter Shaun Williams delivers thoughtful, piano-driven songs shaped by personal storytelling and emotional depth.
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Fred & Wilma Concert Fundraiser
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship / 7-9 p.m. / $25
Fred and Wilma are Peggy Martinez and Jeff Kelley; sharing their mutual love for a diverse range of folk, rock, country and R&B with joy, finesse and energy.
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Zach Alder
Kaptain’s Quarters / 8 p.m. / Free
The extremely talented Zach Alder, from local band Diggin Dirt, brings his soulful bluesy ballads back to the Quarters!
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Dr. Squid
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+
They have a catalogue that spans the last fifty years and includes all your favorite Rock & Roll classics and dance hit favorites; they’ll even throw in a little Country music into the mix from time to time.
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The Red Room
The Basement / 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / $5 / $10 After 10PM / 21+
This July in The Red Room, we feature Guest DJ Etheraum, bringing that hard Industrial Goth sound to the dancefloor! Joined by our Resident dark Maestros RATGIRL and KREEPEEO!
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Matthew Wallace and the Flying Saucers, Stable Vice and Dos Galletas
The Shanty / 9-11:30 p.m. / Free / 21+
Three bands who have yet to play the World-Famous Swan Room scratch it off their list this night!
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Official Reggae on the River Pre-Party
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $20 / $15 Advance / 21+
With Green Lion Crew.
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