Saturday = Beer, Bacon, Dunes, Pastels, Apples, Knights, Kickball
Here's the thing: Yes, it is Thursday and, yes, there is plenty of greatness to be had for those who venture out Thursday night (see below). But, dagnabbit, Saturday is so loaded with events we feel we'd be doing you a disservice if we didn't give you ample time to decide how to budget.
-SATURDAYPALOOZA ROUNDUP-
(click event for more details)
Medieval Festival of Courage, Christie's Ranch
Highlights: Jousting, cosplay, whimsy.
Apple Harvest Festival, Fortuna
Highlights: Fire truck rides, Americana, apples.
Can I Kick It?, Arcata Community Center
Highlights: Kickball, competition, supporting women's health.
Pastels on the Plaza, Arcata Plaza
Highlights: Art, helping kids, chalky hands.
Wine By the Sea, Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
Highlights: Raising money for the environment, wine, sea.
Hoptoberfest, Perigot Park:
Highlights: Beer, beer, beer.
BaconFest, Blue Lake Casino:
Highlights: Bacon, bacon, bacon.
Arts Alive, Eureka:
Highlights: You know the drill.
-Andrew Goff
Humboldt County
/ 10 a.m.
Highlights include ERB-I-N-G-O at Eel River Brewery and Kill-A-Keg at Six Rivers Brewery. Click for complete county-wide list of events.
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 7:30 p.m.
Chris Parreira Presents A duel album release for two amazing West Coast songwriters.
822-1575 /
Web site
Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $35
“There are legendary country singers, and then there’s Emmylou.” — Time Out New York. The Nashville icon performs with performs with songwriter Crowell.
826-3928 /
Web site
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 8 p.m.
/ $25
/ 21+
"Formed in Boulder at the end of 1989, the Colorado slamgrass pioneers were one of the first bluegrass bands to add drums and tour rock and roll bars, helping Salmon become a pillar of the jam band scene and unwitting architects of the jamgrass genre."
613-3030 /
Web site
Henderson Center
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Locally grown food. Live music. Runs from June to October.
Eel River Brewery
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
This ain’t your Nana’s bingo night, although you should definitely bring her as a date.
725-2739 /
eelriverbrewingevents@gmail.com /
Web site
The Forks
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ 21+
With Jimi Jeff.
530-629-2679 /
Nocturnum
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Dirty Thursdays bump 'n' grind boogie down.
499-0163 /
Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
822-0919 /
MOVIES
Broadway Cinema
- BLUE JASMINE:
1:50,
4:20,
6:50,
9:20
- CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 2D:
12:05,
2:40,
5:10,
7:40
- CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 3D:
12:55,
3:30,
6:00
- DESPICABLE ME 2 2D:
1:10,
3:40
- DON JON:
12:00,
2:20,
4:40,
7:05,
9:30
- GRAVITY 3D:
10:00
- INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2:
1:20,
4:05,
6:45,
9:25
- LEE DANIELS THE BUTLER:
2:10,
5:15,
8:15
- PLANES 2D:
1:05,
3:25
- PRISONERS:
1:30,
4:55,
8:20
- RIDDICK:
12:00,
2:50,
5:45,
8:40
- RUNNER RUNNER:
10:00
- RUSH:
12:15,
3:15,
6:15,
8:25,
9:15
- THE FAMILY:
1:00,
3:45,
6:25,
9:10
- THIS IS THE END:
5:50
- WE RE THE MILLERS:
6:10,
8:50
Mill Creek Cinema
- CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 2D:
3:45,
6:15
- CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 3D:
8:40
- DON JON:
4:50,
7:10,
9:35
- INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2:
3:10,
5:45,
8:30
- LEE DANIELS THE BUTLER:
5:20,
8:20
- PRISONERS:
4:55,
8:25
- RUSH:
2:55,
5:50,
8:45
- THE FAMILY:
3:30,
6:10,
8:55
- WE RE THE MILLERS:
4:10,
6:50,
9:30
Minor Theatre
- PRISONERS:
5:20,
8:45
- SPECTACULAR NOW:
3:50,
6:10,
8:30
- THE FAMILY:
4:10,
6:40,
9:10
