As is often the case, Humboldt has packed a tight Saturday with which to recreate. Scroll your Lowdown below for details on the very green third annual Mecca Cup, jammers Moonalice, a pair of harvest dances, some metal, some swing, some standup and Halloween come early in SoHum.
Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
(Music this week by Bump Foundation!) North Coast Growers' Association community event features over 40 Humboldt farm booths as well as 10 prepared food booths.
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Ocean Grove Lodge
/ 3 p.m.
/ $18
/ 21+
This year will feature a producer's FREEDOM market with concentration on vending allowances of all progressive industry facets and products. The Cannabis Carnival will be back with extended games, activities and theatrics to celebrate the harvest season. Music by Potluck, Common Kings and more.
677-3543 /
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Eureka Veterans Hall
/ 5-10 p.m.
/ $7
/ $9 sliding scale
Mash-up night of doom and post punk featuring bands Thou, the body, Heat Dust, It's Casual and Blood Cave.
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 6-11:30 p.m.
SCRAP Humboldt's 3rd annual Rebel Craft Rumble! Four teams will compete in a battle of on-the-spot creative problem solving and artistic wit to become the next Extreme Ultimate Supreme Craft Masters!
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Bayside Grange
/ 6:30 p.m.
Kenny Ray and the Mighty Rovers are passionate about toe tappin’ dance music from the 1930’s and into the 60’s. They play Roots Country, Honky Tonk and Big Band Swing that will entice you to frolic the night away.
822-9998 /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 veterans and members
Echoes of War is an original performance that documents veterans, their families and survivors of war and their experiences of coming home. Featuring live music and local participants, this production is a California Humanities Community Stories Project.
822-1575 /
info@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 seniors, children, students
"Is it real or is it Shakespeare—or is it both? High-spirited singing and dancing to a classic Broadway-sized orchestra takes you back to a 1948 theatre stage, where couples behave badly but love conquers all in Cole Porter’s most applauded musical comedy."
826-3928 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 8 p.m.
/ $12
/ 21+
"Psychedelic, roots-rock band of seasoned musicians mixing a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations."
826-2739 /
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The Sanctuary
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
/ $20 sliding scale
"Infusing swing era pieces, original work, and traditional gypsy tunes with the jazz guitar pioneer’s crunchy rhythms and hot harmonies."
Mateel Community Center
/ 8 p.m.
/ $30
Featuring Goddess Alchemy Project (hip hop/electronica/world fusion), Dogon Lights (Afro/galactic/electro/roots) and To Life (world/new age/Arabic).
923-3368 /
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Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Bay area comedians and Savage Henry contributors Samantha Gilweit and William Head join locals Matt Redbeard and James Stephen.
839-7580 /
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Eureka Natural Foods, Eureka
/ 7 a.m.
/ Free
All shoppers will have the option to round-up their purchase and donate the change to Friends of the Dunes.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 8:30 a.m.
/ $50
/ $40 HSU Students
In this course we will move into more intermediate and advanced sea kayaking topics and skill practices such as wet exits, advanced bracing, T-rescues, heel hooks, rescue aids, and other techniques required to further your experience as a sea kayaker.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
Samara Restoration Nursery
/ 9-2 a.m.
/ Free
/ Free all
Come celebrate fall with your local native plant nursery. We will have local experts talking about the benefits of transforming your water intensive lawn to a drought adapted landscape that not only provides beauty, but uses less resources!
601-3478 /
info@samararestoration.com /
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Humboldt State University, Center Activities
/ 9 a.m.
/ $149
/ $132 HSU Students
The Coronado, a 15-foot sailboat, will be utilized to become more proficient in your sailing techniques and learn the lines of a larger sea craft.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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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 /
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Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ $85
/ $70 HSU Students
Designed for first responders, learn how to use different breathing devices for resuscitation and how to care for breathing and cardiac emergencies.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Help remove invasive Spartina densiflora from the salt marsh of Humboldt Bay at the annual People for Pickleweed event.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Humboldt State University, Center Activities
/ 10 a.m.
/ $45
Paddle the sunny and scenic Mad River from Blue Lake towards the Coast through beautiful riparian habitats rich with wildlife. Gain a new perspective of the watershed that supplies our drinking water.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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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 /
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
If you have always wanted to drive an electric vehicle, your time has come.
269-1700 /
bwinker@redwoodenergy.org /
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Garberville Town Square
/ 10 a.m.
Lend a hand and learn more about how to practice Leave No Trace to preserve our natural world.
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 /
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Ferndale Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
You are invited to tour sections of the newly restored Salt River watershed. See the restoration project’s work firsthand, learn about its future goals and meet the organizations involved.
info@saltriverwatershed.org /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Hundreds of semi-precious beads, chains, pearls, and jewelry all priced below wholesale.
822-8067 /
sales@baronidesigns.com /
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1433 11th Street, Arcata, CA 95521
/ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
For 40 years, Lamps by Hilliard has manufactured luxury artisan lighting for homes, galleries, restaurants, hotels, and businesses around the world.
Northtown Books
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
As usual, the pie is free, first come, first serve. Donations to cover the cost of baking are greatly appreciated.
822-2834 /
info@northtownbooks.com /
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Blue Lake
/ 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Weekend of family-friendly festivities hosts a range of activities throughout the town of Blue Lake. Music by The Undercovers.
668-5663 /
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Eureka Inn
/ 7-11 p.m.
/ $60
/ 18+
Haunted circus featuring, for the amusement and discomfort of guests, performers and performances from the dark side, music, dancing, a circus buffet, signature cocktails and a classic well drink no-host bar.
443-4682 /
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Carlo Theatre (Dell'Arte)
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $5
Join the town of Blue Lake at The Harvest Days Barn Dance and swing your partner to the bootstompin’ beats of the Striped Pig Stringband with caller Lyndsey Battle.
668-5663 /
info@dellarte.com /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $6
The final stretch before Humboldt Halloween is almost apon us, witch (you see what we did with that misspelling?) means that The Random Act of Comedy players are ready for another spooky night of comedy tales from the improvised crypt of funny!
613-3030 /
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Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
Shamus T Bones
/ 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ 21+
Accurate Productions dance night.
407-3550 /
info@accurateproductions.com /
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