Of course, the largest celebrity within Humboldt’s borders today will be sardonic best-selling author David Sedaris who will deliver his social critiques from the Van Duzer Theatre stage. Did you miss out on $55 tickets? Well, here’s some audio of Sedaris reading a section of his latest book Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls.
Baroni Jewelry
/ 1-7 p.m.
/ Free
Beautiful jewelry in sterling, 24K gold plate, and semi-precious stones.
822-8067 /
sales@baronidesigns.com /
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Willow Creek Golf & Country Club
/ 5-11 p.m.
/ Free
Join us for an informative afternoon and evening of discussion, education, networking, music and food all centered around Humboldt County's farmer-centric cannabis legalization model.
273-1210 /
info@cannabisvoicehumboldt.org /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $5
Fondly regarded as being the closest in spirit to the 1966-69 TV series that spawned it. Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) escapes the tedium of a desk job to join Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy (DeForest Kelley) on another space mission.
613-3030 /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $55
With sardonic wit and incisive social critique, Sedaris serves up the comic relief with equal doses of clear-eyed honesty and brilliant eloquence. A favorite contributor to NPR's This American Life and a regular at The New Yorker, his latest book is Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls."
826-3928 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Six finalists take to the stage. Expect lip syncing, worldly questions and of course, “Reading is Fundamental”. Fundraiser for The Trevor Project.
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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Tiger Lily Books
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Come out and help keep our watersheds and land clean of debris. Meet in front of Tiger Lily Books in Garberville to carpool to clean up sites.
923-4488 /
amymacha@gmai.com /
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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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Rainbow Room
/ noon-5 p.m.
/ Free
Attendees will paint and construct signs for the Tuesday, May 19 march from the Rainbow Room to the courthouse.
268-3447 /
Bayside Grange
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ Free
Learn more about the fascinating world of the Honeybee, and get to know your local beekeepers.
599-1902 /
QMR_Bees@iCloud.com /
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Dirty Business Soil
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
"Chris Gould will be demonstrating the art of solar cooking as well as offering a workshop of the Solsourse Parabolic Cooker while local artist and chocolatier Katrina Marie Redwood returns to display her visionary art and solarly melts her homemade chocolate for your dipping pleasure."
633-8885 /
info@dirtybusinessdivas.com /
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Arcata
/ 6-9 p.m.
Monthly arts walk. Businesses on and around the Plaza stay open late featuring local art and music.
822-4500 /
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Eel River Valley Multigenerational Center
/ 6:30-8 p.m.
/ Free
Local youth and their parents are invited to attend a free Humboldt Lemonade Day workshop. Kids will have an opportunity to register for Lemonade Day and receive their free backpack and workbooks.
822-4616 /
susans@aedc1.org /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 6:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $25
Fashion show from local women’s retailers featuring cocktails, appetizers and an auction to benefit Soroptimist International of Eureka's scholarships and service projects.
834-2676 /
sieureka@soroptimist.net /
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Cafe Brio
/ 6:30 p.m.
"When life gives you six strings, just take four."
822-5922 /
Timeout Sports Pub
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ Free
"A multigenerational rock and roll band comprised of fathers and sons playing classic rock and beyond..."
845-4995 /
fbacik@townofscotia.com /
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Libation
/ 7 p.m.
Local guitar virtuoso works out while you sip.
825-7596 /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 7-9 p.m.
"Come enjoy a diversity of short films covering bicycle culture, commuting, cargo biking families, innovative bicycle infrastructure and videos just for fun. Get inspired and meet fellow community members at this “all ages” event."
269-2061 /
thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com /
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Eureka High School Lecture Hall
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ Free
Join the Redwood Region Audubon Society for a free presentation by Dr. Greta Wengert, assistant director and senior ecologist for Integral Ecology Research Center.
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Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ Free HSU students
/ $5 seniors, children
Guest conductor Anna Binneweg and guest pianist Dahao Guo join HSU pianist Daniela Mineva on Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos. Dr. Binneweg conducts Dvorak’s Symphony No.8, and Paul Cummings conducts “Songs of Eternity” by contemporary American composer Mark Del Porto.
826-3928 /
attentionservices@sbcglobal.net /
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Redbud Theater
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ $15 Sunday Matinees
/ $35 Gala Dinner
"Jo is in a pickle: She has twenty-four hours to save Hiram Hall—her father's once-famous country-western saloon in Rexford, Kansas—from foreclosure."
davidlippman411@gmail.com /
Broadway Billiards
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free Public
/ 21+
442-7665 /
broadwaybilliards.humboldt@yahoo.com /
