But it's not like there aren't other things to do in HumCo this fine Saturday. The annual UFO freak-magnet that is Bridgefest is goin' down out the 36 in Bridgeville. For those that want to see people dressed like aliens throwing lovingly constructed "flying saucers" off a bridge, it's really the only place to go.
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 9 a.m.
This year is the 117th annual event. Features live and satellite horse racing, mule racing, carnival rides and games, death defying stunts, live entertainment, competitive exhibits, livestock events, great fair-time foods and special programs.
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Old Bridgeville Bridge
/ 10-5 a.m.
/ Free
There comes a time in this galaxy when all intergalactic species must meet. A time to touch antennae and, of course, an opportunity to demonstrate the agility and new advances made in our flying saucer technology. This is it. (Oh, this is a UFO Festival, if you don't already know.)
777-7775 /
bridgevillenews@yahoo.com /
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Christie Ranch
/ 10 a.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ $15 w/camping
With performances by Earl Thomas, Steve Culture and Ishi Dube, Motherlode, The Fickle Hillbillies, Lord Ellis, No Good Redwood Ramblers and many more. Proceeds benefit Mad River Alliance.
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Redwood Park
/ 7 p.m.
Part of Plays in the Park. Mary finds herself caught between her childhood sweetheart Crick, and the cowboy Red. As Crick pulls her in with marriage and a baby, Red gives her the freedom of the open fields and friendship.
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $12 students/seniors
Follows the story of Marjorie Taub, the wife of a philanthropic allergist, who is engulfed in a life crisis of Medea-like proportions.
442-6278 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
Join Missing Link Records as they celebrate Brian Woida's arrival on earth and his attempt to escape from Humboldt County.
826-2739 /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Local produce, meats flowers and more. Music at 10 a.m. (Click for music schedule.)
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Arcata Police Department
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Department facility tours, \equipment/vehicle displays including APD Mobile Command Vehicle and antique APD police car, police K-9 meet and greet with live demonstrations, APD park ranger visit, barbecue hot dogs with all the fixings and more.
822-2428 /
everbeck@arcatapd.org /
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Main Street, Ferndale
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
On the corner of Shaw and Main streets. Sustainable farms sell local produce direct to the consumer.
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Clarke Historical Museum
/ noon
What is a “bed turning”? Often held at quilt shows and guild meetings, quilters perform bed turnings to share stories about quilts and their experience of making them.
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $19
/ $13 balcony
Humboldt Light Opera Company (HLOC) presents flying dragons, catchy tunes, flashy dance numbers, irreverent romance, and dozens of your favorite fairytale creatures together on stage
445-4310 /
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Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
"When I asked Mike from the Georgia Handshakers what kind of music they play, he replied 'dirty Georgia jazz and country.' What is that exactly?" -RCB
826-7222 /
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Logger Bar
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ Free
The ever-mysterious six-piece house band throws down it's juju and zulu mumbo jumbo of musical question marks, just like the the mysterians of old. A half hour version of In the Year 2525?
668-5000 /
jeffdemark@gmail.com /
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Alibi
/ 11 p.m.
/ 21+
R-Love p resents a night of Hip Hop DJs.
822-3731 /
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