Friday, Sept. 4
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Humboldt Folklife Society Barn Dance
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building / 7-10 p.m. / $10
Come celebrate tomato season with Cidermill Stringband and caller Lyndsey Battle.
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Sun Up to Sun Down
Arcata Playhouse / 7:30-9:15 p.m. / $15 / $30 sliding scale / $20 sliding scale
A musical exploration of the unending power of dance with Miles Schmidt. Jazz and tap dance.
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Ukesperience
The Shanty / 8-11 p.m. / Free / 21+
“After a 10 year hiatus Humboldt’s rock and roll ukulele band is excited to perform at the Shanty.”
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Fuego Latinx Rave
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / $120 VIP Table (seats 4) / $20 Day of Show / $15 Advance / 21+
Where Latin nightlife, rave culture, and community collide.
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Fuego Latinx Rave
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / $120 VIP Table (seats 4) / $20 Day of Show / $15 Advance / 21+
Where Latin nightlife, rave culture, and community collide.
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Labor Day Weekend Trailhead Hosts
See Event Description / 7 a.m.-4 p.m. / Free
Trailhead Hosts help engage the public on busy weekends, available to answer questions, talk beach safety, and share information about the Lost Coast – all while enjoying the views above Black Sands Beach.
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Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center / 9 a.m.-7 p.m. / $7 Adults / $4 Senior
Zumba, Silver sneakers, Yoga, more.
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End of Summer Plant Clearance Sale
Humboldt Botanical Garden / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / Free / $10 Adult, non-members / $7 Senior (65+) non-members
Includes CA native plants, shrubs, trees, perennials, succulents and houseplants.
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Jewelry Surfaces & Textures Workshop
Phosphene / 3-6 p.m. / $95 / 18+
A workshop for anyone that would like to expand their metalsmithing skills to include a variety of surface treatments.
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Friday Night at the Refuge
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge / 5-8 p.m. / Free
English Ivy Basket Making Workshop.
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Heads Up
The Local Cider Bar / 5-11 p.m. / Free
DJ duplex Pandemonium Jones and Dacin spin 6 hours of eclectic vinyl to soundtrack drinking, dining, and dancing during and after Arcata’s Friday Night Market.
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Arcata Friday Night Market Free Bike Valet
Arcata Plaza / 5:30-8:30 p.m. / Free
Check in your bike with the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities (CRTP).
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September Skate Nights!
Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6:30-9 p.m.
Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night??
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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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LIve Music - Ukesperience
The Shanty / 8-10:30 p.m. / Free / 21+
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Edgy Elevator
Kaptain’s Quarters / 8 p.m. / Free
Former members of the band “Likwefi” are putting the band back together.
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Dr. Squid
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Dr. Squid has been performing around the county for a number of years and they have the following to prove it.
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College Night
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / $10 / $5 Advance / Free 50 First Online Sales / 18+
DJ sets by Drako, Buda and Timxchi.
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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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Roland Rock and Jimmy Foot
Logger Bar / 9-11 p.m. / Free
“Original Diffo Fun Music”
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DJ Homie D
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $5 / Free sliding scale, notaflof / 21+
Join DJ Homie D in the front room for house music and good vibes.
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