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Fern Cottage Tour

Fern Cottage / 11 a.m.-3 p.m. / $10 / $3 under age 12

Tour of the home of Joseph and Zipporah Russ early pioneers of Ferndale, Eel River Valley and Humboldt County.

786-4835 / info@ferncottage.org / Web site

Tall Ships

Bonnie Gool Dock / 4-5 p.m. / $3 Walk on tour

Lady Washington the official tall ship of Washington State and her companion vessel the Hawaiian Chieftain will visit the Bonnie Gool Dock and offer family-oriented Adventure, Evening and Battle Sails featuring a living history experience.

800-200-5239 / Web site

The Humboldt Circus

Humboldt State University Studio Theater / 6 p.m. / $9 / $8 with costume, Student I.D. or Handbill / $9 Adults / $6 Kids

"Casual Magic Clowns On Shuffle: Come join us for three evenings filled with talented flow artists, jugglers and clowns."

826-3011 / Thehumboldtcircus@gmail.com / Web site

Humboldt International Film Festival

Minor Theatre / 7 p.m. / $5

The Humboldt International Film Festival is an event planning class/club, it is the oldest student run film festival in the world, created in 1967, that provides filmmakers from around the world a place to express themselves and share their talent, free from the censorship of mainstream media.

826-4113 / filmfest@humboldt.edu / Web site

Brad Barton, Reality Thief

Garberville Theatre / 7 p.m. / $20 / $10 Children 12 and under

"His blend of magic, humor, and mind reading is a unique and unforgettable experience as he predicts your dreams, causes borrowed objects to levitate, and reveals your most cherished memories."

986-1087 / april@sanctuaryforest.org / Web site

CREEPSHOW

Eureka Theater / 7:30-10 p.m. / $5

Horror Theater and The Great Razooly return to the stage at the Eureka Theater with a showing of the 1982 George Romero cult classic CREEPSHOW written by Stephen King. All proceeds from ticket sales and concessions go to help restore the Eureka Theater.

442-2970 / Web site

Dead Man's Cell Phone

Gist Theater at HSU / 7:30-9 p.m. / $10 / Free HSU students (limited seating) / $8 seniors, students / 18+

"She doesn’t fall down the rabbit hole or through the looking glass. But a young woman enters her self-made Wonderland by answering the cell phone of a stranger she soon realizes is dead."

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

Barn Dance

Arcata Veterans Memorial Building / 7:30-11 p.m.

Benefiting Humboldt Roller Derby! Come on out for an evening of guaranteed fun! This is a family friendly, community event. All dances are taught by the caller and no experience is necessary.

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Queen Of The Sons Of Exile

Carlo Theatre (Dell'Arte) / 8-10 p.m. / Free / 18+

Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre graduate students present an original contemporary Tragedy, Queen of the Sons of Exile, inspired by the Greek Tragedy Medea

668-5663 / info@dellarte.com / Web site

Mothers and Sons

Redwood Curtain Theatre / 8 p.m. / $15 / $10 Thursdays

"At turns funny and powerful, this extraordinary play portrays a woman who pays an unexpected visit to the New York apartment of her late son’s partner, who is now married to another man and has a young son."

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Bat Boy: The Musical

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 / Web site

Opossum Sun Trail, Mister Moonbeam, Belles of the Levee

Synapsis / 8 p.m.-midnight / $5 / $10 sliding scale

"An all ages Spaghetti Western themed fundraiser for Synapsis' Humboldt Pirate Radio featuring the music of Opossum Sun Trail, Mister Moonbeam and Belles of the Levee, visuals by Ratrace plus aerial dancing, spaghetti feed and a dance floor!"

616-3104 / muppet33@gmail.com / Web site

Junior Toots, Irae Divine

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8:30 p.m. / $20 / 21+

The Indigo Children Project presents the Jamaican reggae rap star.

613-3030 / Web site

Comanche Joey

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

Portland duo will be in Mckinleyville playing light hearted rock and roll with an old school vibe.

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

The Velvet Touch, Blacksage Runners

Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m. / $5 / 21+

"Seven-piece progressive soul rock outfit based in Humboldt County. They shift between velvety smooth slow jams and heavy, shredding anthems without breaking a sweat."

826-2739 / Web site

Chronic Comedy Week: Spliff Tracks

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 10 p.m. / $5 / 21+

Matt Redbeard’s movie riffing show featuring local comedians watching a horrible movie and making fun of it.

630-5000 / Web site

She is Everything: Mother Earth Day is Everyday

HSU Native Forum / 5-7 a.m. / Free

Join the leadership of the Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples for an evening of Native perspectives on our relationship to Mother Earth.

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Marine Science Summer Camp

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 / Web site

Rio Dell CRC Playgroup

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

764-5239 / Web site

Preschool Storytime

Fortuna Library / 10:30-11 a.m. / Free

A rotating group of storytellers entertain preschoolers and parents at Fortuna Library's ongoing weekly storytime. Ages 2-5 welcome.

725-3460 / forhuml@co.humboldt.ca.us / Web site

NHS Vendor Dayz

Northcoast Horticulture Supply / 11 a.m.-5 p.m. / Free

It begins on 4/20 with BBQs and 1/2 off bulb recycling at each store.

839-9998 / info@northcoasths.com / Web site

Earth Day Celebration

Heartwood Institute / noon-6 p.m. / Free

923-5005 / tony@heartwoodinstitute.org / Web site

River Life Foundation Earth Day Celebration BBQ

Rohner Park / 5-7 p.m.

All funds raised will go to support the River Life Foundation in their ongoing quest to make a positive difference in the Eel River Valley.

Next Gen Eureka Meetup

Eureka High School (California) / 5-8 p.m.

The youth of Eureka are invited to have a voice in the future of the Eureka High School gym building at our upcoming meeting.

Lay of the Land

Freshwater Grange / 6-8 p.m. / Free

Learn more about the Northcoast Regional Land Trust's community work in conserving the places we love - wild and working landscapes.

822-2242 / s.pilkington@ncrlt.org / Web site

Blue Lotus Jazz

Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m. / Free

Jazz on the patio.

677-0230 / davewilsonguitarist@yahoo.com / Web site

Anna Hamilton

Double D Steak / 6-9 p.m.

Local singer/songwriter/comedian.

725-3700 /

Cheers to Earth Day!

Plaza Grill / 6 p.m.

Join SCRAP Humboldt at Plaza Grill to celebrate Earth Day! 15% of all DRINK sales will be donated to SCRAP Humboldt.

826-0860 /

Sunset-Moonrise Paddle

Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 7 p.m. / $40 / $30 HSU Students

443-4222 / hbac@humboldt.edu / Web site

Friday Night Magic

Nugames Arcata / 7 p.m. / $15

"Weekly social gathering of Magic fans, hosted at your local friendly game store."

826-1228 / nugamesonline@gmail.com / Web site

Love Thy Nature (2016)

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 7-8:30 p.m. / $5

This award-winning new film narrated by Liam Neeson is a cinematic immersion into the beauty and intimacy of our relationship with the natural world. And while environmental crises threaten the very survival of our species, a renewed connection with nature holds the key to a highly advanced new era.

630-5000 / Web site

Heart and Soul: A Recital

HLOC's The Space / 8-9:30 p.m. / $15

An evening of heartfelt music with Kamala Calderoni, soprano, and Elizabeth Lee, piano. They will be performing works by Barber, Ravel, Obradors, Floyd, and Britten.

633-6301 / acygnus1@gmail.com / Web site

8-Ball Tournament

Broadway Billiards / 8 p.m. / $10 / Free Public / 21+

Corner pocket.

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

Eureka Pizza Council

SpeakEasy / 8:30 p.m.

Jazz/funk.

444-2244 / Web site

Indigenous

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / 21+

Blues-rock sensations.

668-9770 / Web site

Karaoke

Bar Fly Pub and Grub / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Singing in public is easier with beer.

443-3770 / Web site

The Hot Rods

Bear River Casino Resort / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

Rock 'n' roll.

800-761-2327 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema