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Arcata Farmers' Market

Arcata Plaza / 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

North Coast Growers' Association community event features over 40 Humboldt farm booths as well as 10 prepared food booths.

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Intertribal Gathering and Elders Dinner

Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 10 a.m.-7 p.m. / Free

The Gathering is a community event that provides us all with an opportunity to honor all Elders and Veterans. Elders are served a free turkey dinner with traditionally cooked local salmon.

445-8451 / kathie@ncidc.org / Web site

Hemp Fest Day 2: Main Event

Mateel Community Center / 11 a.m.

Filled with excitement and fun with music, dance, vendors, speakers, comedy and much more, all hosted by Friday's Comedy Kick-Off event headliner Ngaio Bealum. Music by Angelo Moore and the Brand New Step, Muruga & The Cosmic Hoedown Band, Dread Daze and more.

923-3368 / Web site

Democratic Debate Party

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 4:30 p.m. / 18+

Sponsored by Northern Humboldt for Bernie.

613-3030 / Web site

StrangeBrew 8

Eureka Theater / 5:30-10 p.m. / $35 / 21+

"It's strange and mysterious . . . delectable and delightful. StrangeBrew 8 at Eureka Theater! Hopped-up fermentations await the palette. This annual fundraiser keeps the restoration and renovation going in a big way at the Eureka Theater."

442-2970 / Web site

Temirzhan Yerzhanov and Klara Frei

Fortuna Monday Club / 7:30 p.m. / $10 / $8 students and seniors

The Fortuna Concert Series presents "Temirzhan Yerzhanov and Klara Frei" performing a program spanning from the “Mount Everest” of piano duet repertoire, "Schubert’s Fantasy" to the rare George Bizet masterpiece "Jeux d’enfants."

768-3231 / fortunaconcert@live.com / Web site

The Bee Eaters, Darol Anger & Emy Phelps

Arcata Playhouse / 7:30-10 p.m. / $20 / $5 Children 6-12 / $10 Students

"National Fiddle Champions Tristan & Tashina Clarridge return home, along with their hero and mentor Darol Anger, songwriter Emy Phelps, and hammer dulcimer wizard Simon Chrisman, for two very special nights of new and classic songs and stringband innovation."

800-838-3006 / info@beeeaters.com / Web site

Wavesgiving

Trinidad State Beach / 7 a.m.

We are having our first Wavesgiving Shortboard open event. There are 24 spots for contestants and there are epic prizes for the finalists.

Map and Compass Navigation

Humboldt State University, Center Activities / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $50 / $35 HSU Students

Join us as we learn the essential skill set of map and compass based navigation.

826-3357 / cntract@humboldt.edu / Web site

Intro to Archery

Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus / 9 a.m.-noon / $35 / $30 HSU Students

This class is designed to introduce archery through the hands-on application of using a bow and arrow.

826-3357 / cntract@humboldt.edu / Web site

Medicare Part D Drop-In Clinic

Area 1 Agency on Aging / 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bring your Medications and Medicare Card to 434 7th Street and a HICAP Counselor will help you figure out which Part D plan will best meet your needs for 2016.

442-3763 / A1AA@a1aa.org / Web site

Taijiquan & Qigong

Paul Gales Chinese Martial Arts Association / 9 a.m.-noon / $50 / $50 weekend / $15 session / 18+

Combining Taijiquan postures, qigong, and meditation, Javier will lead you through a series of solo and partner drills designed to release the mind, preserve health, and engage the spirit.

602-0313 / learntaijiball@gmail.com /

Big Lagoon School Extravaganza!

Big Lagoon School / 9-3 a.m.

Free vision screening local artists and crafters flea market yummy concessions book sale raffle/silent auction.

800-205-8292 /

Nature Story Time

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / Free

Join an experienced naturalist for Nature Story Time. Geared for ages 3-6, story time will focus on the natural world and will be followed by a simple craft project.

444-1397 / info@friendsofthedunes.org / Web site

Nature Center Restoration

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / Free

Help restore the dune ecosystem on the Friends of the Dunes property. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants and making room for more native diversity. Tools, gloves and lunch provided.

444-1397 / emily@friendsofthedunes.org / Web site

MOPS and Moms Next Annual Holiday Craft Fair

First Church of the Nazarene / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

"Come find unique, hand crafted and locally made gifts for everyone on your shopping list at the annual Eureka MOPS and Moms Next Holiday Craft Fair!"

616-5488 / camillesathrum@gmail.com / Web site

Japan Tsunami Marine Debris Cleanup

See Event Description / 10 a.m.-noon / Free

Help the NEC continue to monitor our coast for debris washing ashore from Japan's 2011 catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

822-6918 / madison@yournec.org / Web site

SNL (Saturday Night Life)

Shamus T Bones / 10-2 a.m. / Free / 21+

90's, 2000's Dance Party Feat. Accurate Productions.

407-3550 / jason@shamustbones.com / Web site

Young Creators Art Classes

Redwood Lounge / 10-11 a.m. / $10 / $40 5-class pass

Bring your young child’s imagination to life as they create and explore in this hands-on art class.

822-7091 / rec@cityofarcata.org / Web site

Dad and Me Playgroup

Redwood Discovery Museum / 10-11:30 a.m. / Free / $5 Regular Admission

Runs every second Saturday 10:00 to 11:30am year round. Crafts/ activities are provided and circle time begins at 11:00. We will occasional provide a snack and/or community guest to lead circle.

443-9694 / redwooddiscoverymuseum@gmail.com / Web site

HempStalk Fiber Drive at Hemp Fest

Mateel Community Center / 11 a.m. / Free

Hempstalk is exploring the use of cannabis stalks for waste reduction and entrepreneurship.

273-7974 / redwoodhemp@gmail.com / Web site

Native American Stone Tools and Projectile Points Presentation

Clarke Historical Museum / 1 p.m. / Free

Join Cal-Trans archaeolgoists Darrell Cardiff and Dennis Wardlaw for a members only presentation on the museum's collection of Native American stone tool and arrowheads. Discussion topics include arrowheads, spear points, mauls, wedges, adze handles and obsidian blades.

443-1947 / clarkehistorical@att.net / Web site

'Evolution of the Book'

Humboldt County Library / 1:30 p.m. / Free

Local author Barry Evans will be giving a lecture entitled “Evolution of the Book” in the Eureka library’s large meeting room. The talk will discuss the history of the book form the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press to modern day.

269-1900 / Web site

Arcata's Vaudeville Revue

McKinleyville High School / 2 p.m. / $8 / $5 Seniors and Students

Join Arcata High School and Six Rivers Charter School’s theatre students bringing you back to the good ol’ days of song and dance, comedy and prose, juggling and acrobats, Arcata’s Vaudeville Revue is a revitalization of the heart of American Show Business.

825-2400 / tclewell@nohum.k12.ca.us / Web site

Edible Art at Family Arts Day

Morris Graves Museum of Art / 2-4 p.m. / $5 / Free Kids and MGMA Members / $2 students/seniors

Participate in food themed theatre games with Dell’ Arte students, make your own edible art, photograph it and then eat it.

442-0278 / janine@humboldtarts.org / Web site

20th Annual Charity Wine Tasting and Auction

Benbow Inn / 2-6 p.m. / $25

For over 20 years, the Benbow has hosted this event to support local community groups and non-profits, raising over $500,000 for nonprofits.

923-2124 / confirmations@benbowinn.com / Web site

MGC Youth Science Club

The Multi-Generational Center (MGC) / 2-5 p.m. / Free

Free and open to youth ages 7-12. Younger children welcome with adult supervision. For our first science experiment we will be making egg geodes and learning about how crystals are formed!

725-3300 / jgolly@ervmgc.com / Web site

20th Annual Charity Wine Auction

Benbow Historic Inn / 2-6 p.m.

This wonderful fundraiser features wine tasting, gourmet hor d'oeuvres and both a silent and live auction, with proceeds being donated directly to Sanctuary Forest in order to assist with our work of conservation, restoration and education in the Mattole River watershed and beyond.

Congressman Huffman's Seaside Social

Sequoia Conference Center - HCOE / 4-6 p.m. / $25

Enjoy great food, beverages and music at the 4th annual “Seaside Social,” which will take place at the Sequoia Conference Center in Eureka CA, Saturday, November 14th from 4:00-6:00 pm. Hope to see you there!

290-6723 / clementine@jaredhuffman.com / Web site

LEGO Motor Challenge

Redwood Lodge / 4-5:30 p.m. / $110 / $120 non-residents

Each class creates a challenge that requires students to work together in teams.

822-7091 / rec@cityofarcata.org / Web site

Democratic Party Debate

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 5 p.m.

Arcata will be very excited!

630-5000 / Web site

The Yokels

Fieldbrook Family Market / 6-8 p.m. / Free

The Yokels are back in front of the deli case at the friendliest family market in Humboldt County. Bring your grocery bag and fill it with the tastiest blend of gluten-free songs from the vintage years and some heartbreak originals sure to nourish the soul. Yokel notes for local folks.

theyokelbrothers@gmail.com /

Amwaaj: Belly Dance Concert

Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7-9:30 p.m. / $12 / $20 VIP best seats in house! / $7 Kids under 12, Ink People Members / $10 Students/Seniors

Features local and out-of-town groups and soloists for an eclectic dance concert of pieces inspired by creatures, characters and stories of the amazing ocean.

616-6876 / dance@shoshannaland.com / Web site

8th Annual SHC Harvest Party

Toph's House / 7 p.m. / 21+

With Bobby Hustle, DJ Triple Crown, Object Heavy, Just One, G Davis and more.

Temirzhan Yerzhanov and Klara Frei

Fortuna Monday Club / 7:30 p.m. / $10 / $8 students and seniors

The Fortuna Concert Series presents "Temirzhan Yerzhanov and Klara Frei." performing a program spanning from the “Mount Everest” of piano duet repertoire, "Schubert’s Fantasy" to the rare George Bizet masterpiece "Jeux d’enfants."

768-3231 / fortunaconcert@live.com / Web site

The Bee Eaters, Darol Anger and Emy Phelps

Arcata Playhouse / 7:30 p.m.-10 a.m. / $20 / $5 Children 6-12 / $10 Students

North Coast native National Fiddle Champions Tristan and Tashina Clarridge return home, along with Darol Anger Emy Phelps and Simon Chrisman, for two nights of songs and stringband innovation.

800-838-3006 / info@beeeaters.com / Web site

The Taming of the Shrew

Eureka High School Auditorium / 7:30 p.m. / $8 / $5 Students

The beautiful and gentle Bianca has no shortage of admirers (Lucentio, Gremio and Hortensio), but her mother, Baptista, insists that she will not marry until her shrewish sister, Katharina, is betrothed.

476-1735 / vossn@eurekacityschools.org /

Ladies' Only 8 Ball Touirnament

Broadway Billiards / 8 p.m. / $5 / Free Public / 21+

442-7665 / Broadwaybilliards.humboldt@yahoo.com /

Humboldt Bay Brass Band

Fulkerson Recital Hall / 8-9:30 p.m. / $8 / Free HSU students / $5 seniors, children

From opera overture to musical comedy, a Veterans Day tribute to a holiday season preview, Humboldt Bay Brass Band presents its autumn mash-up and its only HSU concert of the school year: “Destiny of Knights and Cossacks.” Gil Cline, conductor.

826-3928 / attentionservices@sbcglobal.net / Web site

The P-Town Freaks

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

"Local band P-town freaks plays live set in our tasting room."

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

Lizzy & The Moonbeams

Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free

839-7580 / 6rbmusicbooking@gmail.com / Web site

Dr. Squid

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / 21+

Dance hits.

668-9770 / Web site

Karaoke

Little Red Lion / 9 p.m. / 21+

How could this be a bad idea?

Buckshot Possum

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

"Porch rock."

839-2013 /

Rockstar Karaoke

Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.

This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.

923-3188 /

Beauty & The Bass: A Tribute To The Female Artist

Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m. / 21+

Featuring Ill-Esha, DJ Marjo Lak and DJ D'vinity. Dance by The Beat Vixens.

826-2739 / Web site

No Good Redwood Ramblers @ The Logger

Logger Bar / 10 p.m. / Free / 21+

Fine local bluegrass.

633-3028 / thenogoodredwoodramblers@gmail.com / Web site

DJ Music

Bar Fly Pub and Grub / 10 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

Down on the docks dance off.

443-3770 / Web site

SNL (Saturday Night Life)

Shamus T Bones / 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

DJ Livestrong from Accurate Productions, Inc.

407-3550 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre