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Friends of the Eel River 20th Anniversary Celebration

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 / Web site

Ocean Night: Sand Wars and North of the Sun

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 / Web site

Accident Lab Poetry Slam

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 / Web site

John Marzluff Slideshow and Booksigning

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 / Web site

Mickey Avalon, Dirt Nasty

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 / Web site

Chaka Demis and Pliers

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 / Web site

Arcata Celebrates Water Week

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 / Web site

Spring Exhibits at the Clarke Museum

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 / Web site

New State of Mind: Film and Speaker’s Collective

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 /

Visitor Services Training Day

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 / Web site

Arcata Chamber of Commerce Mixer

Timber Heritage Samoa Shops / 5:30 p.m. / Free

Timber Heritage Association and Discovery Museum co-host.

822-3619 / arcata@arcatachamber.com / Web site

CR's Digital Media Showcase

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 / Web site

Community Dinner

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 / Web site

Seabury Gould and Evan Morden

Gallagher's Irish Pub and Restaurant / 6:30 p.m.

Irish/Celtic music.

442-1177 / Web site

Claire Bent

Libation / 7 p.m.

Local jazz vocalist.

825-7596 / Web site

Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m.

When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.

668-9770 / Web site

Karaoke w/ Chris Clay

Bear River Casino Resort / 8 p.m.

Please don't do "Bohemian Rhapsody." That never works.

733-9644 / Web site

No Covers

Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / 8-11 p.m. / Free

Local jazz improv.

826-7222 / office@redwoodcurtainbrewing.com / Web site

Open Mic with Jimi Jeff and The Gypsy Band

Central Station / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

839-2013 / centralstationtavern@gmail.com /

Stand Up Comedy

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."

Accurate Productions

Cher-Ae Heights Casino / 9 p.m. / 21+

DJ night.

800-684-2464 / Web site

Rude Lion Sound

Sidelines / 9:30 p.m. / 21+

Hip hop krunkage for your butt.

822-0919 /

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre