Let's make a little deal, Humboldt.
There is no shortage of fun to be had within our fair county this Saturday. Or course, the main event is the 2014 North Country Fair on the Arcata Plaza, highlighted by the annual Samba Parade. And there's some high energy bluegrass to be had at HumBrews courtesy Hot Buttered Rum. Or you could yuk it up with Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper at HSU (note that that engagement yesterday was moved from the Van Duzer Theatre to The Depot, please and thank you).
You can do any or all of those things. But first you have to go clean a beach. It's the 30th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day. Watch the video above for details on how to help Humboldt's coast stay as beautiful as it should. Then go have more fun
Deal? Sweet.
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
This year marks the 30th anniversary of California Coastal Cleanup Day
822-6918 /
jsavage@yournec.org /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
A Humboldt County Tradition since 1974, The North Country Fair is an annual two-day festival held on the Arcata Plaza. Highlighted by the annual Samba Parade on Saturday (1 p.m.) and the All Species Parade on Sunday (1 p.m.). Includes around 200 craft, food, and information booths and two stages.
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The Depot
/ 8 p.m.
/ $25
/ $5 HSU students
"Jordan Klepper joins The Daily Show with Jon Stewart as a correspondent after three years as a performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. He has starred in several long-running shows at UCB and in sketches for the UCB Comedy Channel."
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
Bluegrass band spinning tales about the good times, the bad times, and the roads in between, and belting them from the heart in three-part harmony.
826-2739 /
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Alibi
/ 11 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Wepeel is a tribute to Weezer. B-Wreck is prog rock. You are a human with ears.
822-3731 /
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Arcata Community Pool
/ 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Proceeds will go towards an Aquaclimb water climbing wall.
822-6801 /
arcatapool@sbcglobal.net /
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Discovery Museum
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
/ $7
For children 8 and up to learn science in fun and interactive ways. This is a drop off program.
443-9694 /
info@discovery-museum.org /
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Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
Throughout the day enjoy Native American arts and crafts, traditional Native American dances, traditional gambling game tournament, Indian Tacos and traditional cooked salmon dinner.
672-4712 /
teresamcginnis@brb-nsn.gov /
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Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 2 p.m.
/ Free
Meet leader Conor Shea of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at the first parking lot on South I Street in from Samoa Boulevard.
826-2359 /
amic@cityofarcata.org /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
The Ink Annex, which hosts 3 DreamMakers Projects of the Ink People Center for the Arts, is hosting a silent art auction to benefit their building.
442-8778 /
kwarner172@gmail.com /
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Carlo Theatre (Dell'Arte)
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ Free
Tells he story of a young woman adrift in an uncharted sea at night. The piece was written by Dell'Arte graduate Robin Shaw who is also featured as a performer and directed by Dell'Arte's Producing Artistic Director, Michael Fields.
668-5663 /
info@dellarte.com /
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Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 Thursdays
England, 1605: Shagspere is commissioned by the prime minister to write the “true historie” of the Gunpowder Plot. And it must have witches! A witty and high-stakes political thriller with contemporary resonances, this intriguing play gallops from the great Globe to the Tower of London.
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
Dramatic comedy follows the struggles of a young actor who is tackling the role of Hamlet, trying to maintain his relationship and being haunted by the ghost of John Barrymore.
442-6278 /
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Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 8:30-11 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
"If you haven't seen the show, it's simple. We bring audience members on stage one at a time and give our comedians each 60 seconds to make that contestant laugh. Those who hold out the longest get ridiculously fabulous prizes! (Well, they're ridiculous.)"
502-9656 /
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Caspar Inn
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $14
/ $10 advance purchase
/ 21+
"Afro-Disco-Funk-Dub-Electro-Soul-Latin-Brazilian."
964-5565 /
bobby@casparinn.biz /
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