Friday, May 8
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Outfoxed! The Great Humboldt Trivia Challenge
Sequoia Conference Center / 6-9 p.m.
Humboldt County’s premier battle of wits. It’s the most fun you can have combating a serious problem… illiteracy! Funds support Humboldt Literacy Project.
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(SOLD OUT) Doug Stanhope
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7 p.m.
“Legendary comic who mixes atrociously profane gutter humor with acerbic social commentary that would likely get him killed if he weren’t so damned funny.”
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40 Years of F**kin’ Up
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8 p.m. / $20 / $60 the FULL FATTY swag bundle / $40 with poster / 21+
“Never Streaming! Only in Theaters!” Film about the infamous, fairly un-famous, and beloved punk rock band NOFX.
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Khan: The Musical
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte) / 8-10:30 p.m. / $30 / $25 (Online Order) / $20 Students/Seniors (Online order)
Parody based on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and Star Trek: The Next Generation with an entirely original score. It’s fun for Trekkies, Broadway fans and “normies” alike.
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Pennies for Pluto, Warlords for Hire
Kaptain’s Quarters / 8:30 p.m. / Free
Alt rock extravaganza.
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Wicked Messengers
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $20 / $17 Advance / 21+
“Bringing a fresh, organic energy to the music of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Jerry Garcia.”
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Fuego
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $10 / 18+
Reggaeton party with local DJs.
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Seth Milstein
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9:30 p.m. / $15
Longtime stand up comedian, writer and podcaster. He’s worked with Jack Black, Ron Lynch, Eddie Pepitone and more.
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40 Years of F**kin’ Up
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 10 p.m. / $20 / $60 the FULL FATTY swag bundle / $40 with poster / 21+
“Never Streaming! Only in Theaters!” Film about the infamous, fairly un-famous, and beloved punk rock band NOFX.
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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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All Events!

Mother’s Day at the Acres
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 4-9 a.m. / Free / Free Everyone
Local vendors, music, food trucks, kids scavenger hunt, free kids crafts, chance to win a local gift basket and more.
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Retro Days
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $1
A nostalgic look back, special pricing, and family-friendly activities set against the spectacular coastal landscape.
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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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Workshop: Etched Pendants
See Event Description / noon-3 p.m. / $100 / 18+
Create a one of a kind pendant with your own illustration.
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Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
Immanuel Lutheran Church / 3-4 p.m. / Free
Our primary intent is a gathering where the person with PD and their caregiver(s) may find some insights and know they aren’t alone.
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Honoring the Mother, Songs for the Earth Circle
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship / 4-5:30 p.m. / Free
“As the fullness of spring ripens around us, we gather in circle to honor the Mother—the source of life, nourishment, and belonging.”
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Mother’s Day at the Acres
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 4-9 p.m. / Free
Sip and shop local vendors, live music, kids scavenger hunt, kids craft table and more.
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Connection Club Speed Dating (Ages 48–65ish)
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge / 6-8:30 p.m. / $24.25 / 21+
“Enjoy a series of guided, one-on-one connections designed to help you meet new people in a way that feels easy, engaging, and human.”
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A-May-Zing Art Exhibition and Extravaganza
Arcata Playhouse / 6-9 p.m. / Free
Live art and an interactive art challenge.
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The Summitt Member Mixer
The Summitt / 6-8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Be in good company and learn about the benefits of being a Summitt member.
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Rewilding: Native Gardening for the Pacific Northwest & North Coast
Cal Poly Humboldt Natural History Museum / 6:30-8 p.m. / Free
Peter Haggard and Jane Monroe will introduce topics from their book.
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May Skate Nights
Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6:30-9 p.m.
ooking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night? Skate!
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The Chrysalis: A Gong-Led Sound Immersion
See Event Description / 6:30-8:30 p.m. / $40
I offer a space to step out of mental noise and into direct experience through sound.
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Valkyries Watch Party
The Summitt / 7-9 p.m. / Free / 21+
WNBA season tip off.
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Punks for Palestine II
Outer Space / 7 p.m. / $5
Local punk bands, Kult of Indifference, The Woke Agenda, Pest, and shoegaze band, Duo-Sonic. All proceeds will go to humanitarian aid in Gaza.
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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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The Vatcher Brothers
The Historic Eagle House / 8-10 p.m. / Free
Indie-alternative duo who create original catchy rock and haunting pop songs.
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Flashback Friday: 1990s Edition
The Basement / 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / $5 / $10 After 10PM / 21+
‘90s bangers delivered by DJs Anya Slayer and Zero One.
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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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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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