Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
(Music this week by Jim Lahman Band!) North Coast Growers' Association community event features over 40 Humboldt farm booths as well as 10 prepared food booths.
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Humboldt County, California
/ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The 17th annual North Coast Open Studios is coming up the weekends of June 6-7 and June 13-14, from Rio Dell to Trinidad, and east to Hydesville and Blue Lake. 140 artists and artisans around Humboldt County open up their creative spaces, share their passion and give demos to art fans of all ages.
Mattole Valley Community Center (Petrolia)
/ 6-11:30 p.m.
/ $15
Jazz guitar by Blue Lotus (Dave and Nalini Wilson) during dinner, followed by dancing to Blaze and Blue. Proceeds will help build temporary shelters for the monsoon season, and with rebuilding earthquake-engineered new houses in Patlekhet.
629-3265 /
kathrynlradke@gmail.com /
Fortuna
/ 6 p.m.
/ $30
/ 18+
Two nights featuring 48 comedians at six venues: L's Kitchen, Eel River Brewery, Springville Steak, Timeout Sports Pub, Funky Monkey and The Playroom. More info at their website.
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The Sanctuary
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
/ $20 sliding scale
Performances by Belles of the Levee, Mad RIver Rose, Bayou Swamis, Norton Subtonic and Kinetic Paranormal Society. A Benefit for the Humboldt Folk Music School.
Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $9
/ $4 kids under 12
/ $6 students/seniors
"Hometown Heroes Night": A night to celebrate our local heroes (Fire, Police, Coast Guard, Sheriffs, EMTs, Medical, etc) and all the brave women and men in uniform. This night is to honor their service. Everyone is welcome! The EPD will be in the right field picnic area.
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
FINAL WEEKEND: Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening is a rock musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind's 1891 expressionist play about the trials and tribulations, and the exhilaration of the teen years.
442-6278 /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $13 students and members
"Paris jazz sensation Brisa Roché makes rare U.S. appearance at the Playhouse. Savagely emotional and relatively unexpected jazz standards from the 30's 40's and 50's."
822-1575 /
info@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
atural Vibrations, aka Natural Vibes or Natty Vibes, is Hawai'i's most popular and acclaimed band from the Windward side of O'ahu.
826-2739 /
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Alibi
/ 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
The Alibi celebrates 12 years as a live music venue with local bands who have been playing there (in one form or another) for about as long. Strix Vega is joined by Lord Ellis to pay their respects to the Alibi.
822-3731 /
strixvega@hotmail.com /
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Williams Grove Day Use Area
/ 2-3 a.m.
/ Free
Calling all kids age 6-12 to come have fun with stamps and learn about the redwoods and Humboldt Redwoods State Park! Earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Participants will be removing invasive plants in order to make room for more native diversity.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Samoa Beach, CA
/ 10 a.m.-noon
Join the NEC as we monitor for marine debris originating from the catastrophic tsunami that hit Japan in 2011. Drop-in to participate in one of the scheduled beach cleanups in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties.
Redwood Animal Hospital
/ 10-11 a.m.
/ $6
Canine rabies vaccine cost is $6.00. Other vaccines may be available. Contact the clinic for details. For your safety and the safety of other please bring your dog on a leash and your cat in a carrier.
839-9414 /
Myrtle Avenue Veterinary Hospital
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ $6
Canine rabies vaccine cost is $6.00. Other vaccines may be available. Contact the clinic for details. For your safety and the safety of other please bring your dog on a leash and your cat in a carrier.
443-8686 /
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Participants will be reading a story and doing a fun, yet simple craft. Geared for ages 3-6, Nature Story Time takes place every second Saturday of the month at the Nature Center.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Studio 299 Center for the Arts
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
The artists are students of Sandra Sterrenberg, long time instructor at Burnt Ranch School who is retiring this year.
530-629-3488 /
studio299@hughes.net /
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Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Eclectic originals. Northern Humboldt musicians. Paul Agpawa (lead guitar), Lisa C. Sharry (vocals, acoustic guitar), Marc Delong (drums), and Ryan Chamberlain (bass).
668-5680 /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 students
/ $5 Seniors(65 and over)
/ $5 USA Members
Are you looking for a tropical getaway? Join us for our tropical themed USA dance on June 13th in your best tropical outifits!
616-6876 /
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See Event Description
/ 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $40
/ $30 until May 15th.
/ 21+
Pansexual play party, music/DJ, dancing, Sexy performances, Dungeon & Cuddle Spaces, Delicious, delightful food and more. Gather under this moonlit night in this savage garden of earthy delight. Experienced and caring staff are here to answer your questions. Location announced later.
somethingdifferenthumboldt@gmail.com /
The Forks
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
Live rock, blues and funk.
530-629-2679 /
hollandhomes@live.com /
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
"From Elvis to The Beatles, Fats Domino to Chuck Berry, and every thing in between, come listen to your favorites from the 50's & 60's with this stellar group! (Leather jackets and poodle skirts are suggested, but optional)"
733-9644 /
halseyray@bearrivercasino.com /
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