Saturday, May 23
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Kinetic Grand Championship Day One
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.
Day 1 of the Kinetic Grand Championship starts on the Plaza in Arcata, California at the noon whistle every Memorial Day weekend. The racers then navigate through the Arcata Bottoms, the Manila dunes, before making their way over the Samoa Bridges on to Eureka’s Halverson Park.
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The Imaginary Invalid
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $25 Standard
/ $20 Discount Ticket
/ $10 Thursday nights
“Meet Argan — a man absolutely convinced he is dying, despite all evidence to the contrary.”
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Mike Fellows of ‘Meming Into the Void’
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
“Mike Fellows produces top tier comedy shows at The Activist Kitchen in Los Angeels and works closely with comedy legends like Eddie Peppitone and Ron Lynch.”
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Valley Wolf, Hispanic! at the Disco
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
Valley Wolf is Modesto based Latin-Psychedelic rock band known for blending cumbia rhythms, soul, and fuzz-rock, representing working-class Central Valley culture.
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All Events!
The Last Night of Cabaret
The Basement
/ 6:30-9:30 a.m.
/ 21+
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Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ $7 Adults
/ $4 Senior
Zumba! Yoga! Self defense! More!
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Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Farmers’ Market
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $None All Ages
Produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more!
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NORTH COAST MEN’S GATHERING
Mattole Camp and Retreat Center
/ 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
/ $250
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Rhodies 101 Workshop
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $35
/ $25 Members
Our cool coastal climate, acidic soils, and mild winters allow many beautiful cultivars and species to thrive.
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MCBG Nature Walks
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
/ $23 Cost of admission for non-members
/ Free Free for embers
Explore the Gardens’ natural history and learn to think like a naturalist!
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March for Jesus 2026
Humboldt Bay Trail
/ 10:15 a.m.
“March for Jesus is a national event that unites the entire body of Christ in cities across the nation for one purpose: to worship Jesus. He deserves to receive extravagant praise in full public view as a living testimony from a living church to a living God.”
Dragonscale Jewelry Workshop
Phosphene
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $90
/ 18+
Learn the basics with April Sandoval.
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“Multitudes: an immersive multi-arts experience” Art Show
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/ 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Self Defense Classes
See Event Description
/ 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Free. Non sport combat self defense.
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Kinetic Manila Festival
See Event Description
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
Secrets Exposed
See Event Description
/ noon-3:30 p.m.
/ Free
“There are indeed some sports martial arts that can be sufficient for self-defense after many years of training, especially if you are a young, athletic male.”
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Roll Printed Cuff Workshop
Phosphene
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ $85
/ 18+
Make your own copper or brass cuff with an impression of your design.
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Jeshua Marshall
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
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Dance Hits with The Undercovers
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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