Eureka
/ 9:30 a.m.
Notice that what was once a "Dixieland Jazz Festival" is now a "Music Festival." Description from the RCMF website: "Four fun-filled days of traditional jazz, blues, swing, zydeco and more." Click for schedule of major events, venues and ticket information.
Arcata Community Center
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Farmers and gardeners are invited to get ready for spring by swapping locally grown and locally appropriate seeds, starts and plants. Live music, free workshops taught by local experts, and a locally sourced lunch available.
humboldtpermacultureguild@gmail.com /
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HSU Native Forum
/ 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
/ Free
Features women on the cutting edge of environmental activism and policy working throughout the Pacific Northwest. Keynote speaker on Saturday (6 p.m.) Aggie Pilgrim.
530-616-5941 /
WEC2015@mail.com /
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Mateel Community Center
/ 2 p.m.-1 a.m.
Local non-profits, food, businesses, and music in this all day celebration. Music by NPK!,Berel Alexander, Mike Lee, Dynasty One, Juce, Eyes Anonymous, Little Kid Lost, Mystic Lion, DJ JustOne, Deep Groove Society's - The Middle Agent and DJ JSun as well as SoHum's own DJ Marley
923-3368 /
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Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 6-9:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ Free Kids under 10
/ $15 Door
Sez HRD: "Did you hear we were always sold out? Don’t worry, we will hold some tickets for all y’all last minute planners at the gate."
445-3037 /
tickets@humboldtrollerderby.com /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
"Ben and Alex Morrison, guitar and banjo, and lead vocalists, front this rocking string band that has become a West coast headliner and national touring act in a mere four years."
826-2739 /
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Alibi
/ 10:30 p.m.
/ $7
/ 21+
Hard rock on the Plaza.
822-3731 /
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The Sanctuary
/ midnight-9 p.m.
The Sanctuary is seeking submissions of two and three dimensional art for a curated exhibition. BIG & little will be a showcase of art in the extremes of scale.
Patrick’s Point State Park
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Redwood Region Audubon Society sponsors this free 3-hour bird walk led by Gary Lester. Join him to walk through the forests and along the bluffs of this beautiful park in search of land- and seabirds. Wear sturdy shoes.
839-3373 /
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Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9:30-1:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
With The Dirty Rats, Hiway, Nac One and special guest Sinek.
834-1527 /
acbakerco@yahoo.com /
Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Local, sustainable and delicious.
441-9999 /
outreach@humfarm.org /
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Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Kids are invited to fill their “eco-passport” by adventuring along the trail with their adults and participating in these activities, returning it when complete for a nature-themed prize.
creec@humboldt.edu /
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Studio 299 Center for the Arts
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
Joe Duckett, better known as Nature Joe, will be bringing his educational and entertaining animal exhibits including birds, reptiles and more.
530-629-2560 /
davidlippman411@gmail.com /
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Samoa Cook House
/ noon-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
Legal drama and politics will be highlighted as former District Attorney Paul Gallegos shares his “Lessons Learned as Humboldt County Prosecuting Attorney.” Gallegos served 12 years as prosecurtor until this past January. He is in practice with his wife Joan, who specializes in family law.
445-2276 /
jakable5@gmail.com /
Fortuna River Lodge
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ Free
Wade through the sea of yellow and white blooms, inspect the juried and floral design shows, as well as some local art and maybe take a few blooms home.
725-7572 /
Broadway Billiards
/ 1 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
442-7665 /
broadwaybilliards.humboldt@yahoo.com /
Mateel Community Center
/ 2 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ Free ERCP
Come join the movement and celebrate with a huge line up of local musicians, artists, and DJ's. SCRAP Humboldt crafting, bouncy house, body painting, and live painting by several artists.
923-3368 /
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Arcata Presbyterian Church
/ 4-5 p.m.
Everyone is welcome. We are a 12-step fellowship that helps with emotional problems and helps to discover a way to live at peace with unsolved problems. The meeting room entry is on G Street.
445-0971 /
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $7
"While we can’t promise a clear evening, spring flowers will be in bloom and the beach is always scattered with interesting beach wash-ups. Participants will return to the Nature Center to enjoy some light snacks and a sip of wine or soft drink."
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Broadway Billiards
/ 7-10:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free Public
/ 21+
442-7665 /
Broadwaybilliards.humboldt@yahoo.com /
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
Lyle Ryan from Berkeley, and his band Three Sheets to the Wind, will be joined by members of our local Vanishing Pints, for a evening of stories and sing-along sea shanties.
839-4652 /
jeff@jeffkelley.net /
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Broadway Billiards
/ 7-10:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free Public
/ 21+
442-7665 /
broadwaybilliards.humboldt@yahoo.com /
Gist Theater at HSU
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 seniors, children
Witches and lovers clash when HSU Opera Workshop presents the lively and tragic love story of Dido and Aeneas in a relatively short opera (about an hour) by Baroque era English composer Henry Purcell.
826-3928 /
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Westhaven Center for the Arts
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 students
/ $8 seniors
/ $8 WCA member
Chubritza presents traditional music from urban and village settings. Evening of cultural depictions, songs and explanations using varied instruments, both modern and cultural.
496-6734 /
ckurumada@aol.com /
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
"What happens when you mix the brilliant wit of Noel Coward with the intricate plotting of Agatha Christie? Set during a weekend in an English country manor in 1932, Death by Design is a delightful and mysterious “mash-up” of two of the greatest English writers of all time."
442-6278 /
ncrt@humboldt1.com /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
NYC expat Pandemonium Jones spins jams of all genres from punk to funk to crunk blended somewhat seamlessly to please eclectic eccentrics and children of the ADHD generation.
630-5000 /
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Central Station
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Humboldt's number one dance bank rocks the Station!
839-2013 /
Arcata Playhouse
/ 10-11:59 p.m.
/ $10
6-time champion Joe Deschaine will defend his record against challengers from far and wide.
502-9656 /
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