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Arcata Farmers' Market

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 / Web site

Rhododendron Parade 2016

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.

Tall Ships

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 / Web site

California Native Plant Society Spring Wildflower Show

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 / Web site

Mad Cap Variety Show

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 / Web site

Community Dance

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 / Web site

Mad Cap Variety Show

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 / 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

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

Masters of the Steel Drum

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 / Web site

Clown

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 / 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."

Web site

Wreckage, Faint Young Sun, Persephone

The Jam / 9 p.m. / $5 / 21+

These bands self-identify as "shoegaze," "indie," and "drunk rock."

822-5266 / Web site

Flock of Foreigners Reunion Show

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 / Web site

Soul Night 54: Soul to Squeeze

Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m.

Featuring Dj Red, #JAYMORG and the return of Mattjackson to the Dynamic Duo Matt n' Adam.

826-2739 / Web site

DJ J Dub

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 / Web site

Watershed Regeneration and Land Restoration Training

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 / Web site

Rummage Sale Fundraiser

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 / Web site

Mad River Mouth Stand Up Paddle Tour

Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus / 9 a.m. / $45 / $35 HSU Students

826-3357 / cntract@humboldt.edu / Web site

Intermediate Sailing

Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus / 9 a.m. / $155 / $140 HSU Students

This class is designed to get you back on the water and take the skills learned in Introduction to Sailing a step further.

826-3357 / cntract@humboldt.edu / Web site

California Native Plant Society Native Plant Sale

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 / Web site

Ping Pong with Pete

Arcata Community Center / 11 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free

Free Table Tennis clinic.

822-8791 /

Introduction to Archery

Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / $35 / $30 HSU Students

826-3357 / cntract@humboldt.edu / Web site

Introduction to Coastal Wildflowers

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 / Web site

International Tabletop Day

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 / Web site

Northcoast Mensa Forum

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 /

Yu-gi-oh Tournament

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 / Web site

Take it Outside Family Fun Walk

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 / Web site

The Story Catchers of Southern Humboldt with Jerry Rohde

Clarke Historical Museum / 2-3 p.m. / Free

443-1947 /

Picnic and Registration

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!

Bouldering Competition

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 / Web site

Weekend Roller Skating

Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6-8:30 p.m. / $4.50 / $5.25 Adults

502-2041 /

Mixed Scotch Doubles 8 Ball BBQ

Broadway Billiards / 6 p.m. / Free / 21+

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

Luniz, DL Downer, Lady Dice

The Empire Lounge / 7 p.m.-1 a.m. / $20

DJs.

798-6498 / garrettsturdivant@yahoo.com / Web site

Random Acts of Comedy

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 / Web site

The Travel Show

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 / Web site

Firesign

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

Local rock.

826-7222 / Web site

Pink Flamingos

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 / Web site

Karaoke

Little Red Lion / 9 p.m. / 21+

How could this be a bad idea?

Buddy Reed and th' Rip It Ups

SpeakEasy / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free / 21+

Sticky, muddy, sexy, smelly, BLW lovin', booty shakin' blues.

444-2244 / Web site

Rockstar Karaoke

Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.

This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.

923-3188 /

BluEnglish

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 /

The Backstreet Band

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

Performing outstanding rock n’ roll in the Humboldt county area since 1979.

800-761-2327 / Web site

Dr. Squid

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / 21+

"Dance hits all night long!"

668-9770 / Web site

SNL (Saturday Night Life)

Shamus T Bones / 10 p.m. / 21+

Music by DJ Livestrong from Accurate Productions, Inc.

407-3550 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema