Humboldt County Children's Author Festival

See Event Description / 8 a.m.

This October, 25 authors and illustrators will come to Humboldt from throughout California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Utah, Florida and Indiana. They will travel to 60 Humboldt County schools and talk about their work. Culminates with event at Humboldt County Library on Saturday.

American Craft in Mendocino

Odd Fellows Hall / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Free

Featured work will include: contemporary quilt and fiber arts, glass, ceramics, basketry, jewelry, encaustic...

937-2486 /

Mobile Outreach in Willow Creek

See Event Description / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

Visitors to the bus can be assisted with CalFresh, MediCal, In-Home Supportive Services, Veterans Services and Child Support.

441-4650 /

The People's Market

Food for People / noon-2 p.m. / Free

In addition to fresh produce, some of the markets may have free fruit and vegetable samples, cooking tips and demos, and assistance with applying for CalFresh.

445-3166 / hmchugh@foodforpeople.org / Web site

BYOB Paint Night Out: The Art of Painting & Drinking

Scrapper's Edge / 6-8 p.m. / $29 / 21+

362-9933 / info@modernskillz.com / Web site

Mythic Re-Membering

College of the Redwoods Downtown Site / 6-7:30 p.m. / $45

Students will examine the tales of Snow White, The Snow Queen and Disney’s Frozen. Looking at these tales will foster a discussion including history, archetypes (i.e. the maiden’s journey) and functions of myth.

476-4500 / ce-manager@redwoods.edu /

Tai Chi Chu'an: The Internal Tradition

Arcata Community Center / 6-7 p.m. / $10 / $85 2 classes non-resident / $75 2 classes / $60 1 class non-resident / $50 1 class

Arcata Recreation Division now offers Tai Chi for all ages, abilities and skill levels.

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

Braided Rug Workshop

SCRAP Humboldt / 6-8 p.m.

Learn how you can create a classic 3-strand braided rug out of discarded fabrics and t-shirts.

633-8349 / director@scraphumboldt.org / Web site

M.O.B. of Humboldt Bike Nite

Everett's Club / 6 p.m. / Free / 21+

822-2291 / Web site

Compost Mountain Boys

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8:30 p.m.

668-4151 / Web site

Plugging Into Telecommuting

College of the Redwoods Downtown Site / 6-9:30 p.m. / $200 / 18+

This short seminar-style course covers a basic strategy for moving into a telecommuting job.

476-4500 / taunya-stapp@redwoods.edu /

Seabury Gould and Evan Morden

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

Irish/Celtic music.

442-1177 / 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

USGGO

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

Jazz improv.

826-7222 / office@redwoodcurtainbrewing.com / 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

Empire Open Mic

The Empire Lounge / 9 p.m.

798-6498 / garrettsturdivant@yahoo.com /

Open Mic Night

Central Station / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Be the next Mack Idol.

839-2013 /

Dirty Thursdays

Pearl Lounge / 9:30 p.m. / 21+

DJs Pressure/Anya have been effectively making local butts jiggle for some time now. Let them work.

444-2017 / Web site

Rude Lion Sound

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

Hip hop krunkage for your butt.

822-0919 /