Arcata Playhouse
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
"We will reflect on past accomplishments and honor those individuals and organizations who have contributed to recovering the health of the Eel River. Enjoy educational displays, record your personal history of the Eel River, and get pumped up for another two decades of advocacy."
822-3342 /
foer@eelriver.org /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $3
Nature-loving community builders gather to gawk at the planet they love indoors on the big screen.
822-6918 /
jsavage@yournec.org /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
/ $5
Poets will spill their guts (for up to 3 minutes each) for the numerical scores of five judges chosen randomly from the audience in hopes of representing all of us in Humboldt at the National Poetry Slam this August in Oakland.
442-8778 /
areasontolisten@gmail.com /
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Northtown Books
/ 7:30 p.m.
John Marzluff, author of the new book, Welcome to Subirdia and In the Company of Crows and Ravens will present a slideshow and sign copies of his books.
822-2834 /
info@northtownbooks.com /
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Mateel Community Center
/ 8 p.m.
/ $28
The uniquely indulgent hip-hop and rap stylings Mickey Avalon and Dirt Nasty (Simon Rex) in concert.
923-3368 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
"One of the most successful acts in Jamaican music; the first Jamaican act to place three consecutive singles in the top five of the British music charts."
826-2739 /
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Locations Vary
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
Water Week is a unique opportunity for both water professionals and our community to join together in recognizing the vital role water plays in our daily lives.
825-2167 /
twatkins@cityofarcata.org /
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Clarke Historical Museum
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $3
/ Free members
/ $5 families
The Clarke Historical Museum will be exhibiting a display of Humboldt’s clothing history spanning from the 1920s to the 1940s as well as a tribute to the history of baseball in Humboldt County with objects and photographs spanning from modern day all the way back to the 19th century.
443-1947 /
clarkehistorical@att.net /
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Eureka Community Resource Center
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
Narrated by Glenn Close, this documentary focuses on a few of the millions of Californians who refuse to stay silent while untreated mental illness takes an unnecessary toll on our families and communities. The screening is part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ May is Mental Health Mo
268-3447 /
olsonbj@stjoe.org /
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-3:30 p.m.
/ Free
Friends of the Dunes is seeking Visitor Services volunteers to work the front desk at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, especially during busy summer months.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Eureka High School Lecture Hall
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
The College of the Redwoods Digital Media Showcase will celebrate the amazing creations of CR Digital Media students past and present.
476-1798 /
info@accesshumboldt.net /
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McKinleyville Family Resource Center
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ Free
Guests Jeanine Lancaster from the Humboldt County Library and Michael Davies-Hughes from McKinleyville Union School District will host a special bi-lingual children's story hour. Copies of the book will be available for children to take home.
840-0905 /
baker.mfrc@gmail.com /
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Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
839-2013 /
centralstationtavern@gmail.com /
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
"Cyrus Naderpour returns to Humboldt for a great night of laughs with some of Humboldt's best comedians. Nando Molina, John McClurg and Kim Hodges bring that funny shit."
Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
822-0919 /