The weather has already caused one event to turn its back on the great outdoors. Friday afternoon, your Lost Coast Outpost received a note that Movies in the Park would now be (kinda traditional) Movies in the Theater -- you can see The Gnome Mobile at the the Eureka Theater tonight, rain or shine.
Arcata Plaza
/ 10:30 a.m.
Saturday features the Samba Parade, musical performances on three stages and is a gathering of craftspeople, artisans, musicians, dancers and community groups.
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $7 sudents
Itinerant singer-songwriter who has spent most of the decade continuously touring across the U.S. Moon Pine and Caitlin Jemma open
822-1575 /
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The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Talking Heads tribute band.
822-5266 /
naivemelodies@gmail.com /
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Westhaven Center for the Arts
/ 7:30 a.m.
/ $10
/ $8 WCA Members
/ 18+
Evening of songs, poems and stories authored by the incomparable Uncle Shelby performed by the talented trio of Steven Hexx, Bob Beideman and Paul Woodland.
677-9493 /
plw3@humboldt.edu /
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fun day of invasive Spartina densiflora removal. Gloves and shovels will be provided. Please wear clothing that can get dirty, bring drinking water and wear closed-toed shoes.
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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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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Headwaters Forest Reserve
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
Learn about the grassroots efforts leading up to the designation and protection of Headwaters Forest Reserve in 1999. With Cecilia Lanman and Greg King.
825-2300 /
headwaters@blm.gov /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 students, seniors
Chinese vocalist and educator explores contrasts and common ground in western and traditional Chinese songs. Accompanied by pianist Daniela Mineva.
826-3928 /
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Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
Becky Foster, is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-stricken millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works.
Logger Bar
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ Free
The "House Band" slides in for it's monthly musical ride in the beautifully refurbished house of saws, polished wood and booze.
668-5000 /
jeffdemark@gmail.com /
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Riverwood Inn
/ 9 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Maria recorded the 1974 hit song "Midnight at the Oasis," and continues to record albums in the folk traditions.
943-1766 /
loreen@riverwoodinn.info /
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