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EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Freaks (1932)

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6 p.m. / $5

The genesis of MGM’s Freaks was a magazine piece by Ted Robbins titled Spurs. The story involved a terrible revenge enacted by a mean-spirited circus midget upon his normal-sized wife.

613-3030 / Web site

Humboldt Crabs vs. Bay Area Tides

Arcata Ball Park / 7 p.m. / $9 / $4 kids under 12 / $6 students/seniors

Featuring the Crab Grass Band. Your hometown team whoops up on some out-of-town bums.

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Robber's Roost, The Lentils (Gnar-Tapes), Grape Room

The Farmhouse / 8 p.m.-11 a.m.

It's easiest to just say "rock."

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Live Turtle Races

Logger Bar / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+

Cheer on the world famous box turtles. Four heats every 20 minutes. It looks like this.

668-5000 / Web site

The Meat Puppets

Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m. / $17 / 21+

"For over 30 years, legendary desert punks the Meat Puppets have carved a unique niche for themselves with an unmistakable blend of cosmic country and punk rock filtered through countless acid trips, dog-eared comic books and their eclectic record collections."

826-2739 / Web site

New Outdoor Summer Day Camp

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 / Web site

Blue Lake Basketball Clinics

Blue Lake Union Elementary School / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / $160 Both weeks - Non-BLS Enrolled Students / $85 1 week - Non-BLS Enrolled Students / $125 both weeks - BLS Enrolled Students / $75 1 week - BLS Enrolled Students

Brush up on your basketball skills, make new friends, and learn techniques you didn’t have before!

668-5674 / tmcdermond@humboldt.k12.ca.us / Web site

AC Samoa Off Season Conditioning/Varsity Prep

Samoa Gym / 10 a.m.-noon / $135

Soccer!

839-6554 / info.acsamoa@gmail.com / Web site

Where's Waldo Arcata

Northtown Books / 10 a.m. / Free

The entire month of July in Arcata, Waldo will be hiding in local businesses. To participate in the hunt, pick up your passport at Northtown Books or any of the other participating businesses and look for him hiding in any or all of 29 local businesses.

822-2834 / info@northtownbooks.com / Web site

Skate and BMX Summer Camp

RampArt Skatepark / 1-5 p.m. / $35

All skill levels are welcome.

826-0675 / info@rampartskatepark.org / Web site

C to F Street Design Charrette: Design Workshops

Wharfinger Building / 3 p.m. / Free

The City of Eureka is embarking on a process to gather public feedback regarding concepts for development for the area behind the boardwalk, between C Street and F Street.

441-4160 / planning@ci.eureka.ca.gov / Web site

Beer and Dinner Series

Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / 5-8 p.m. / Free

Pairs our brews with a fresh starter and entree and a complimentary goblet of your choice.

826-7222 / Office@RedwoodCurtainBrewing.com / Web site

C to F Street Design Charrette: Design Workshops

Wharfinger Building / 5 p.m. / Free

The City of Eureka is embarking on a process to gather public feedback regarding concepts for development for the area behind the boardwalk, between C Street and F Street.

441-4160 / planning@ci.eureka.ca.gov / Web site

Aber Miller

Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m.

Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.

677-0230 / Web site

Paco Martin

Benbow Inn / 6:30 p.m.

South American music.

923-2777 / jsells@benbowinn.com / Web site

Open Mic with Mike Anderson

Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town) / 6:30-9 p.m. / Free

Usually some singer/guitarists, a couple spoken word guys and then that one wildcard oddity that makes you go "hmm."

445-8600 / OldTownCoffeeEureka@yahoo.com / Web site

Open Mic

Curley's Full Circle / 7 p.m.

Ferndale gets together and sings for each other.

786-9696 /

Jimi Jeff Jam Nite

Forks Lounge / 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke

Bar Fly Pub and Grub / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Singing in public is easier with beer.

443-3770 / Web site

Salsa Night

Robert Goodman Wines/Machine Works / 9 p.m. / $5

Get a salsa lesson then apply that knowledge.

826-9463 / Web site

Rockstar Karaoke

Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.

This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.

923-3188 /

Whomp

The Jam / 9:30 p.m. / $5 / 21+

Every Wednesday Jambalaya makes with the whompity whomp.

822-5266 / Web site

Rude Lion Sound

Toby and Jacks / 10 p.m. / 21+

Were you just thinking, "Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?" Here it is!

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre