Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Music by Asha Nan . Featuring the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, meats and other wonderful products.
441-9999 /
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Eureka
/ 10 a.m.
A festival of floats and marching bands parade by paying homage to the local flower. Travels east on Seventh Street, south on H Street, west on Henderson and concludes near the rear of the Eureka Mall.
Bonnie Gool Dock
/ 10 a.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 /
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Manila Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
"An exciting, annual gathering of wildflowers (both native and non-native) and people who love them."
822-2015 /
smayklein@gmail.com /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 2 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Students and members
Features Portland performers Rhys Thomas from Juggle Mania, Stunt man and comedian Leapin Louis Lichtenstein and ace dancer/musician Shoehorn.
822-1575 /
info@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Bayside Grange
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $8
Kenny Ray and the Mighty Rovers will entertain, and the good folks at the Grange will tickle your taste buds with tasty treats.
822-9998 /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Students and members
Features Portland performers Rhys Thomas from Juggle Mania, Stunt man and comedian Leapin Louis Lichtenstein and ace dancer/musician Shoehorn.
822-1575 /
info@arcataplayhouse.org /
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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 /
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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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Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $28
/ $10 HSU students
From the Caribbean Islands come legendary steel drum virtuosos Clifford Alexis, the “Paganini of the Pan,” Liam Teague, and the up-and-coming, young sensation Khan Cordice.
826-3928 /
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Carlo Theatre (Dell'Arte)
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
"One of Dell'Arte's most popular student performances! Character is the basis of the theatrical clown, developed by Dell'Arte's 1st year students in duos and trios, and presented for your entertainment - to be funny or die!"
668-5663 /
info@dellarte.com /
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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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The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
These bands self-identify as "shoegaze," "indie," and "drunk rock."
822-5266 /
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Logger Bar
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ Free
After a 2-year hiatus, at least most of Flock of Foreigners will be reuniting for an epic concert.
668-5000 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
Featuring Dj Red, #JAYMORG and the return of Mattjackson to the Dynamic Duo Matt n' Adam.
826-2739 /
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Six Rivers Brewery
/ 2-7 a.m.
/ Free
DJ J Dub will be spinning classics from rock to reggae from his personal vinyl collection to keep us rolling into the evening.
839-7580 /
6rbmusicbooking@gmail.com /
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Heartwood Institute
/ 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
/ $450
/ $385 Early Bird Registration Discount
Increase your working knowledge and understanding of the complex and dynamic natural processes that shape landscapes and ecosystems. Use that information to develop a holistic design approach to water harvesting, erosion control and land restoration projects.
923-5009 /
lauren@heartwoodinstitute.org /
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Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods
/ 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Come out and support the Redwood Coast Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers at their annual rummage sale with furniture, electronics, toys, books, tools, kitchen items, housewares, and more.
441-1030 /
redwoodaazk@gmail.com /
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Manila Community Center
/ 10-4 a.m.
/ Free all
Hundreds of volunteer- and nursery-grown native plants, chosen by our experienced gardeners to be good additions to local yards.
826-7247 /
smayklein@gmail.com /
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Manila Community Center
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join a Friends of the Dunes Naturalist for a guided walk at the Manila Dunes Recreation Area. As part of the California Native Plant Society's 34th Annual Wildflower Show, this walk will focus on the identification of wildflowers common in our coastal dunes.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Nugames Eureka
/ noon-6 p.m.
/ Free
We'll have demos of different games being run, lots of open games to peruse and play, and discounts on anything you play in the store and fall in love with.
497-6358 /
nugamesonline@gmail.com /
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Samoa Cook House
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ Free
Jim Zoellick of Schatz Energy Research Center at Humboldt State University will be the guest presenter. His topic is “Promoting Renewable Energy via Regional Planning and Project Implementation.”
jakable5@gmail.com /
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
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Land Trusts and their partners all over the state are participating in "Take it Outside California!" a weekend full of events to encourage all Californians to get outside and enjoy the outdoors.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Discovery Museum-Pal Camp
/ 2 p.m.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the afternoon with us out at camp while you learn about the fun, educational, and exciting programs we have planned for 7 weeks this summer!
HSU Student Recreation Center
/ 5 p.m.
/ $20
/ $15 HSU Student
Our goal to promote unity within our community and to raise climbing awareness.This year our competition will test the endurance of climbers with a day-long event at two different walls!
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Broadway Billiards
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
442-7665 /
Broadwaybilliards.humboldt@yahoo.com /
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $6
"Improv comedy showcase with spontaneous scenes, hilarious games, snappy songs, and fantastic stories all made up on the spot based on audience input."
613-3030 /
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The Old Steeple
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $10
Jeff DeMark and the Gila Monster Band are joined by four storytellers and sit down comic Charlie Gilbert for a night of travel songs and stories.
786-7030 /
jeffdemark@gmail.com /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Join us as we guide you through the RAUNCHY adventures of Babs Johnson (Divine) as she defends her title as "The Filthiest Person Alive" from her debaucherous foes, Raymond and Connie Marble (David Lochary and Mink Stole).
630-5000 /
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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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Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
"Humboldt's #1 classic cover contest winners in 2015, BluEnglish will be rockin' the house."
839-2013 /