French's Camp
/ 8 a.m.
"Recognized as one of the longest running reggae music events in the world, Reggae On The River® is an annual pilgrimage held along the banks of the majestic Eel River in the heart of Southern Humboldt County and fans have flocked here for three decades to experience the best in reggae/world music."
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Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Music by Motherlode. Featuring the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, meats and other wonderful products.
441-9999 /
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Perigot Park
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free kids under 12 free!
/ $12 at gate
/ $10 in advance
16th annual all day acoustic and electric blues festival. Line up includes: Buddy Reed and the Rip It Ups, Blacksage Runners, the Jim Lehman Band, Object Heavy, Blues Rollers, and the Mad River Rounders.
patrick@humboldtfolklife.org /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $19
"Humboldt Light Opera Co. goes a little bit country with its latest summer production. With a plot that may sound oddly familiar, this splashy, hilarious Country-Western send-up of the classic tale of horror, is filled with comedy and an unforgettable score. It's toe-tapping family entertainment."
630-5013 /
redwoodsjc@suddenlink.net /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $12
"The show is a raucous one-woman comedy about a horny tomboy, equipped with bad boundaries from her hippie upbringing, looking for empowerment in all the wrong places."
822-1575 /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $16
/ $13 students and seniors
"Two washed-up stars make one last desperate attempt at fame and fortune in this madcap farce, written by Ken Ludwig."
442-6278 /
ncrt@sonic.net /
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The Jam
/ 10 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Club Triangle presents: Disco Inferno, a 70s disco party featuring your favorite Dancing Queens and Macho Men!!! Hosted by the one and only Anita Lemonparty.
822-5266 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $5
"Local bassist Drew Mohr has played with a host of local bands during his time in Humboldt--Scuber Mountain, Object Heavy, Soulsapiens, Steel Standing, Pandemic, Children of the Sun, and more--but he is moving to Seattle at the end of August, so this will be one of his last local shows."
798-7534 /
scubermountain@gmail.com /
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Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Help restore the Friends of the Dunes property. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants to make room for native diversity.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Freshwater Farms Reserve
/ 9-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
Join Land Trust Executive Director Mike Cipra, US Fish and Wildlife Biologist Paula Golightly, and US Fish and Wildlife Hydrologist Conor Shea as they provide an exclusive look at the brand new, second phase of a restoration project that will create more prime rearing habitat for young coho salmon.
822-2242 /
s.pilkington@ncrlt.org /
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Pierson Park, McKinleyville
/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
/ $20 Competitors
Enter you 25 years or older VW (in any condition) for $20 which includes the BBQ.
resherman46@gmail.com /
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Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Tom Collom for a guided tour of the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Orick Rodeo Grounds
/ 10:30-3 a.m.
/ $40
/ $6 camping fee
In order to win a buckle you must ride in 5 out of 7 shows.
496-1766 /
barreljunki@gmail.com /
McKinleyville Library
/ 11-11:40 a.m.
/ Free
Join us for this special story time for children from 3-23 months of age. We read stories together, sing songs, and have free play time for babies!
839-4459 /
kehrnman@co.humboldt.ca.us /
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Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ noon-2 p.m.
/ Free
Help your child get a head start on reading at KEET’s Kids Club! Each family receives a free copy of this month’s featured book, I Fall Down by Vicki Cobb.
442-0278 /
janine@humboldtarts.org /
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Northtown Books
/ 2 p.m.
We will be holding a raffle here at Northtown Books to find out who has won which fabulous prize from which wonderful local business!
Sequoia Park Zoo
/ 5 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely walk around the zoo while sipping a signature cocktail (first one complimentary) in a souvenir Zootini glass, or drink from the full bar.
441-4263 /
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Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka's monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.
The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 6 p.m.
"Join us for August's Arts Alive! as we feature the neo-classical figurative work of Jesse Carpenter. Dogbone will be laying down their singular brand of feral jazz AND Deschutes brewing will take over our taps with a selection of unique and reserve beers!"
442-8778 /
thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $5
"Free-form dance in a continuous flow to embolden the creator within... and move you to newfound manifestation and joy."
616-6876 /
info@mysticdance.net /
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Broadway Billiards
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Pool!
442-7665 /
Broadwaybilliards.humboldt@yahoo.com /
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+
Do you play, or sing? Come in and show us!
839-2013 /
