As is not uncommon, a lot of you Humboldt Friday’s action will be Arcata-centered due in no small part to the return of Arts Arcata. Easily the highest profile musical offering of the evening can be found at the Arcata Playhouse where seven-piece soulful bluegrass orchestra Supermule are setting up shop.
Redwood Acres Raceway
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $19 Advanced Adult
/ $10 Advanced Kids 3-12
See 10,000 pound, car crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, and amazing freestyle action! Meet drivers and ride a real monster truck at the pre-event Autograph Pit Party.
480-773-6822 /
cmbeding@charter.net /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $19
/ $13 range
"Humboldt Light Opera Company is proud to present the beloved musical Mary Poppins, based on the classic children's series by P.L. Travers and made famous by the 1964 Disney film. With music and lyrics by the Academy Award-winning Sherman Brothers."
826-3928 /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
"In this hilarious comedic romp, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other's weddings … no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making "the long walk" for each other."
442-6278 /
ncrt@humboldt1.com /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $15
/ $13 students and members
The Playhouse hosts the return of the seven piece bluegrass, soul/funk highbred.
822-1575 /
david@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
The Trouble celebrates 4 years of performing at the Palm Lounge. They will be joined by Be Brave Bold Robot (lyric heavy acoustic indie rock) out of Sacramento.
Humboldt Botanical Garden
/ 9-1 a.m.
/ $115 Non-Members
/ $95 HBG Members
Children ages 7-10 will experience hiking the Garden’s unique trails, learn about HBG’s organic vegetable garden.
442-5139 /
ashleymobley@hbgf.org /
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Area 1 Agency on Aging
/ noon
Wrapped in Love Make a tax deductible donation of $50 or more to purchase a quilt for a family member or friend who is one of our local Skilled Nursing Facilities or you may make a donation and a quilt will be given to a resident that has "no one."
442-3763 /
ssmith@a1aa.org /
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Scrapper's Edge
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ $95
This class is designed for students who love to draw. Students will be inspired to see how simple it can be to draw interesting & imaginative characters in Manga style while also being encourage to develop their own style of drawing.
445-9686 /
scrappersedge@sbcglobal.net /
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Arcata Artisans Coop
/ 6-9 p.m.
This month's featured artist are painter, Susan Bornstein, ceramist Michael Pearce and mixed media artist, Jeanie Fierce.
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The Sanctuary
/ 6-9 p.m.
Art show: "While helping our good friend Mark Dubrow unload his cargo from his father's house in Malibu, we came upon a huge collection of his mother's oil paintings that had been in storage there. We are excited to dust them off and share them with you."
Arcata
/ 6-9 p.m.
Monthly arts walk. Businesses on and around the Plaza stay open late featuring local art and music.
822-4500 /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 matinees
Winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize. Locked away from society in an apartment on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Angulo brothers learn about the outside world only through the films that they watch and re-enact.
630-5000 /
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Redwood Park
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 students and seniors
Part of Plays in the Park. "The Bard’s comedy that has it all: Shipwrecks, missing twins, mistaken identifies, action, romance and even a bit of singing!"
834-0861 /
calder.johnson@gmail.com /
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Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ Free
Tony has a Doctorate of Ministry in Leadership and Spiritual Formation and teaches in colleges and universities around the country on topics of authentic faith, spiritual formation, cultural integration, cross-spiritual communication, and sacred friendship. Sponsored by Faith Center.
442-1784 /
info@eurekafaithcenter.org /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
"A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. This action-packed musical explodes on the stage with songs and dances.
786-5483 /
info@ferndalerep.org /
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Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Kirk: "There might even be a special guest joining the uncontrolled mayhem. I'm not saying who cause it would probably cause mass hysteria. I've said too much."
668-5000 /
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Shamus T Bones
/ 10 p.m.
"DJ Gabe Pressure and friends mixing the freshest hip hop, r&b, dancehall, reggae, tropical bass, remixes and more alongside the classics."
407-3550 /
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