Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 9 a.m.
"All aboard!" Live and satellite horse racing, mule racing, carnival rides and games, death defying stunts, live entertainment, competitive and interesting exhibits, plenty of livestock events, great fair-time foods, special programs, and the old-fashioned fun of a county-wide "family" reunion.
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Kokte Ranch and Nature Preserve
/ 5:30-9 p.m.
Celebrate nature and drink martinis with friends at the Kokte Barn! Music by Beatles tribute band Silver Hammer! Taco Bar!
Eureka Theater
/ 7 p.m.
/ $5
If you Google "greatest concert movies of all time," this Talking Heads performance film consistently ranks in the top three, and is more often than not at the very top of that list.
442-2970 /
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The Sanctuary
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
/ $20 sliding scale
"Based around the acoustic guitar, Gareth Dickson’s songs employ analogue delay and reverb in an attempt to recreate something of the modern ambient/electronic musical landscape as well as referencing some of the well known fingerpickers of the past."
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
(Lowdown tip: This is one of the cheap nights.) "When an old flame returns to town, Nat gets a chance to rekindle a romance he gave up on years ago. But sparks fly as he’s forced to choose between new love and old."
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
This summer is a scorcher and Soul Night is coming with just the thing to help your hips forget this unnatural heat. August 28th, join Matt n' Adam, Jaymorg and DJ Red for the 46th installment of Soul Night, HOT AUGUST soul NIGHTS, which promises to be hotter than JAYMORG in this teeny-weeny bikini.
826-2739 /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $25
/ $22 adv.
"Derrick “Duckie” Simpson the “Gong Gong Gullie” is the founder and leader for reggae’s BLACK UHURU. Although going through numerous lead singers and musicians they have remained to be one of the most recognized and prolific reggae band for over 50 years."
613-3030 /
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The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
"Theme: Celebrity Edition." Calling all queers, allies and all fun loving individuals to join Humboldt Pride for a new era of Club Triangle!
822-5266 /
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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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College Creek Field
/ 2 p.m.
/ Free
Come out and support your Humboldt State men's soccer program as they a battle against Academy of Art on Friday and College of the Redwoods on Sunday.
826-4129 /
menssoccer@humboldt.edu /
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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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Bayside Grange
/ 7 p.m.
Join us for another one-hour presentation presented by Jerry Rohde, author of Both Sides of the Bluff, about our life here in Humboldt County.
822-9998 /
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RampArt Skatepark
/ 8:30 p.m.-9 a.m.
/ $45
"Parents, this is a great way to take a breather while the kids have some fun before school begins! 12 hrs of skating, games, and movies. And if they're lucky, maybe some sleep. Contact us to pre-register."
826-0675 /
info@rampartskatepark.org /
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Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
A one woman band who ranges from soul, funk, reggae to rock.
839-7580 /
6rbmusicbooking@gmail.com /
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Toph's House
/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
Pre-Burning Man Gathering, ERCP Awarness, DJ Mashup set.
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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