Maybe you have a job in Babylon? Perhaps you have reggae-inhibiting bills to pay? Can people be allergic to patchouli? Whatever the reason, if you are reading this, than you are not at Reggae on the River (or if you are, you are bad at having fun. Stop reading this).
Fear not! Those who would like at least the online equivalent of the irie vibes being enjoyed down at French’s Camp can at least click themselves some joy. Yes, Jah (and the Mateel Community Center) hath blessed us with a Reggae on the River Live Stream. See below.
French's Camp
/ 8 a.m.
/ $250
/ $200 3-day pass
"Recognized as one of the longest running reggae music events in the world, Reggae On The River® is an annual pilgrimage held along the banks of the majestic Eel River in the heart of Southern Humboldt County and fans have flocked here for three decades to experience the best in reggae/world music."
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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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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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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 /
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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 /
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Wharfinger Building
/ 5:30 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 /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 7 p.m.
/ $45
/ $35 HSU Students
Come for a Saturday evening paddle and watch the moon rise through the Humboldt Bay mist. We provide a choice of kayak or canoe and experienced guides to run these short hour and a half adventures.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Madaket
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ 21+
Join us as we set sail into the sunset and take over the Humboldt Bay! Come dressed in your finest or grimiest pirate attire.
445-1910 /
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Clam Beach Inn
/ 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
One of Humboldt's numerous Grateful Dead cover bands.
839-0545 /
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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