Humboldt County
/ 7 a.m.
Tour the expansive mudflats, the wild river valleys and the rocky ocean coast of this sector of the Klamath bioregion in northwest California. Learn more about the history of Godwit Days or find out about Godwit Days festivals and events.
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Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Music by Huayllipacha. Featuring the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, meats and other wonderful products.
441-9999 /
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Power Poles, Samoa Beach
/ 9:30 a.m.
Help the NEC continue to monitor our coast for debris washing ashore from Japan's 2011 catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
"Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at beautiful Usal Beach! What better way to give back than by spending a day on the beach with fellow community members doing restoration work to protect our amazing coastline?!"
946-2263 /
vc@humboldtredwoods.org /
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Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
"The world is changing and cannabis culture is changing with it. This festival is a celebration of one of our most cherished agricultural crops, which gives us a chance to build a future for sustainable cannabis agriculture in our community."
445-3037 /
cmbeding@charter.net /
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Mateel Community Center
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ $500 Meet and Greet VIP
/ $50 Seated
/ $35 Standing
"KMUD, Redwood Community Radio is proud of announce that Amy Goodman from Democracy Now! will be joining us at the Mateel Community Center on Saturday, April 16th. She will be giving a lecture on important topics of today’s world followed by a book signing."
923-2513 /
brittany@gmail.org /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 5:30 p.m.
/ $12
/ $8 kids
"This family fun evening of quirky circus side shows and a wildly fun "Big Show" is a great evening of variety entertainment for all ages. Variety show acts include Zuzka Sabata, David Ferney, Dell' Arte students, local clowns, and kids from the spring break workshops. Midway at 5:30. Big show, 7."
822-1575 /
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The Old Steeple
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
Sourdough Slim brings his hilariously entertaining brand of cowboy vaudeville fun to Ferndale.
786-7030 /
ferndalemusic@yahoo.com /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free HSU students (limited seating)
/ $8 seniors, children, students
Exploring the interplay of body and spirit, eight student choreographers and two faculty members present their latest work—including a recent regional prize-winner. Directed by Sharon Butcher.
826-3928 /
attentionservices@sbcglobal.net /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 students/seniors 60+
/ 18+
"An adult only theatrical experience, Bat Boy: The Musical was inspired by a series of tabloid headlines published in 1992 by The Weekly World News claiming that a terrifying creature, half-man and half-bat, had been discovered in a cave, escaped, and was terrorizing the local dairy farmers."
786-5483 /
info@ferndalerep.org /
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Eureka Theater
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ 21+
"Holy ta-ta's has it *really* been 5 years already? Yes, yes it has and boy do we have an AMAZING show lined up for our amazing hometown! Special guests include: Deirdre Von Derriere from Colorado, Rizzo Rogue from Santa Cruz, Megz Clarke, funny guy John McClurg and more!"
442-2970 /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
It's Shakespeare! Tells the story of two sets of identical twins that were accidentally separated at birth. Wackiness ensues.
442-6278 /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $18
/ 21+
Music by Joyce Hough & Home Cookin', The Delta Nationals, and the Melanie Barnett Band. Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service!
464-9150 /
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Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.
A little Mojave country twang and a jazz/blues duo.
668-5000 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $15
Since emerging at age 18 as a member of the seminal rock band Green on Red, Prophet has collaborated with Warren Zevon and Kelly Willis to Jim Dickinson and Lucinda Williams. In recent years, his music has been featured in HBO’s “True Blood,” Showtime’s “Californication,” and FX’s “Sons of Anarchy.
826-2739 /
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See Event Description
/ 8 a.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ Free all
A week dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of California’s fabulous native flora. Coordinated by the California Native Plant Society; featuring a variety of local organizations working to preserve our native plants.
smayklein@gmail.com /
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HSU Marine Laboratory
/ 9-3 a.m.
/ $195
/ $50 per day
/ $195 per week
The goal of our marine science summer program is to offer children (ages 6-12) a hands-on opportunity to learn about and explore our diverse marine habitats.
826-3689 /
marnat@humboldt.edu /
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Bridgeville Elementary School
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
This is a kid friendly event and there will be hot food, drinks and healthy snacks available to purchase.
777-1775 /
chantal.bcc@gmail.com /
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Nugames Eureka
/ 1 p.m.
/ $5
Come test your most recent deck with fellow players. This is a sanctioned tournament with prizing and an emphasis on community building, meeting people, and fun!
497-6358 /
nugamesonline@gmail.com /
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Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
Come immerse yourself in nature and the Spanish language during a Spanish Nature Immersion hike with Friends of the Dunes and Latino Outdoors.
444-1397 /
lesly@latinooutdoors.org /
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Redwood Lodge
/ 4-5:30 p.m.
/ $110
/ $120 non-residents
With access to a large collection of LEGO®, students design and build machines powered by alternative energy sources.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Samoa Women's Club
/ 6 p.m.
Lost Coast Rotaract is hosting a whimsical evening of food, wine and art! We will be joined by Chef Jay Collins, of the VI in Ferndale.
Redwood Lounge
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Announcing auditions for "A Year with Frog and Toad ", and "The Roaring Girl ", produced by Plays in the Park, in partnership with the City of Arcata Recreation Division.
834-0861 /
calderjohnson@gmail.com /
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SpeakEasy
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
Sticky, muddy, sexy, smelly, BLW lovin', booty shakin' blues.
444-2244 /
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Central Station
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Multigenerational rock and roll band comprised of fathers and sons playing classic rock and beyond.
845-4995 /
fbacik@townofscotia.com /
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Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
