Without getting too much into it, 2014 in Humboldt County has gotten off to a rough start. Those who follow the Lost Coast Outpost -- not to mention those of us who produce it -- have had to endure a string of violent and saddening incidents.
Saturday, the community will come together and stand against violence.
Did we mention all this music is free? That's right. Increasing peace will not decrease your funds. Party on, Humboldt. Love where you live.
The Jam
/ 6 p.m.
"Stand up and come together for our local community and end the violence." Performances by The Getdown, Berel Alexander, Madi Simmons, Liquid Kactus, Michael Fratkin, Laurie Birdsall, Jesse Johnathan, Rabbi Naomi Steinberg and more.
822-5266 /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ $12 students/seniors
NCRT continues its 30th Season with a special evening of two one-act plays originally performed in ancient Greece.
442-6278 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 8 p.m.
"Stand up and come together for our local community and end the violence." Performances by Scuber Mountain, Wownd, The Rezonators, Splinter Cell, Moonsong, Space Biscuit and more.
826-2739 /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $55
/ $25 HSU students
"Over the course of 80 albums, the legendary American composer Frank Zappa raised the bar in the rock world that spent most of its time embracing the ordinary. Zappa Plays Zappa, led by Frank’s son Dweezil, is a dynamic ensemble dedicated to keeping Zappa’s music very much alive."
826-3928 /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
North Coast Growers Association event featuring nutritious, high quality, non-GMO foods
441-9999 /
outreach@humfarm.org /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 2 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 kids 12 and under
"Hear the wind, feel the rain, smell the lavender and laugh with Dog in this multi-sensory, award-winning puppet theater production.
822-1575 /
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Studio Theater
/ 3 p.m.
/ $75
Dweezil Zappa will conduct a special guitar master class on the day of the Zappa Plays Zappa show.
Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka's monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.
MikkiMoves
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Band consisting of Siena Nelson and Sky McKinley play art show features photography, sculpture, woodworking, giant donuts and colorful ukuleles, willow furniture/sculpture, stained glass, ceramics, paintings and mixed media.
515-6683 /
nancystephenson@mikkimoves.com /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 kids 12 and under
"Hear the wind, feel the rain, smell the lavender and laugh with Dog in this multi-sensory, award-winning puppet theater production.
822-1575 /
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Logger Bar
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Blue Lake Rising grant winners invade their hometown bar. Kingfoot opens.
839-5090 /
kingfootband@gmail.com /
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Nocturnum
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Humboldt DJ duo's regular Arts Alive gig gets you jigglin'
499-0163 /
Alibi
/ 11 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
A night of folk punk on the Plaza.
822-3731 /
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