Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Music by Pan Dulce. Featuring the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, meats and other wonderful products.
441-9999 /
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Mad River Beach
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Join Marine Applied Research and Exploration as we clean up trash along our gorgeous coastline, win prizes, and have fun.
269-0801 /
megan@maregroup.org /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
This is a free, outdoor, family-friendly event. More than two-dozen vendors will be selling an array of art and crafts, the band The Attics will play from noon to 3 p.m. and the Arcata Playhouse will provide coffee, drinks and snacks.
502-7803 /
creameryinfo@gmai.com /
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Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 11 a.m.
/ $8
/ $4 kids 6-12
/ $6 seniors (62+)
You love the fair! Rides! Food! Livestock! Guy Fieri! Click for a list of special days at the 2016 fair.
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Samoa Roundhouse and Shops
/ 11-3 a.m.
Timber Heritage Association's annual Open House event at the historic 1893 Samoa Roundhouse & Shops. Museum exhibits and artifacts all on display, including steam locomotives, Northwestern Pacific coaches, caboose, steam donkeys and much more. Crew Speeder rides on the rails from 10-4.
443-2957 /
dzsipo@gmail.com /
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Rohner Park
/ 1 p.m.
/ $45
/ $75 VIP
"Hops in Humboldt features over 35 of the best breweries from across the country. For one price you can try unlimited samples of hundreds of different micro-brews, listen to 3 bands as they rock the stage throughout the day, cruise different arts and craft vendors."
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Arcata Plaza
/ 4-7 p.m.
The City of Arcata is providing free WiFi on the Plaza, and to celebrate it we're having a Grand Opening and Pokémon Go Party next Saturday, August 27, 4-7pm. Thank you State Farm, the City of Arcata, and Fatbol Clothing for generously co-hosting this with Arcata Main Street!
Arcata Redwood Park
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 students / seniors
Tells a tale of Moll Cutpurse who turns 17th century London on its head with her penchant for carousing, swordfighting, theft and taking a stand for personal freedom.
834-0861 /
calderjohnson@gmail.com /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 7 p.m.
/ $76
"Two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin is a towering figure on television, on tour and in publishing. She breaks through the entertainment clutter with her universally recognized brand of pull-no-punches comedy."
826-3928 /
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Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Swing dance to the timeless melodies of the big band era, this time with yet another twist on our all-star casts of Humboldt's busiest musicians!
499-1628 /
burt.codispoti@gmail.com /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ $15 advance sales
"Elect to Laugh! 2016 with Will Durst is a brand- new, hysterical, one-man show stalking the presidential election cycle like white on rice. Ably assisted by his trusty overhead projector, this hilarious 80 minute production reflects Durst’s outraged and outrageous sensibilities."
502-9656 /
mmlproductions8@gmail.com /
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Mattole Valley Community Center
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
This original one-woman play written and performed by Zuzka Sabata about the first tattoed white woman in America is going on tour throughout Humboldt County.
Alibi
/ 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Plaza rock.
822-3731 /
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Faith Center Foursquare Church
/ 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
All proceeds raised will be used to bring The Prevention Project, a human trafficking prevention curriculum, to local high schools at no cost.
442-1784 /
sbredeson@eurekafaithcenter.org /
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The Town of Loleta
/ 8 a.m.
Dozens of sales all over the Loleta area! Maps of the yard sale locations will be available the day of the event.
CG Sector Humboldt Bay
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Everyone's invited to come visit your local Coast Guard Sector and Air Station.
839-6134 /
jacob.a.dorsey@uscg.mil /
The Multi-Generational Center (MGC)
/ 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
/ Free
This Saturday August 27th The MGC is putting on a Youth Day Camp! Camp runs from 12:30pm to 5:30pm so parents that are going to Hops in Humboldt can bring their youth to The MGC for a day of fun! Please RSVP!
725-3300 /
jgolly@ervmgc.com /
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The Lodge on Herrick Avenue
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ $30
/ $12 children under 12
Will feature cod, albacore, petrale sole, oysters and all the fixin's.
443-4682 /
denbo@sbcglobal.net /
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The Forks
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ Free
Live rock, blues and funk.
616-4534 /
hollandhomes@live.com /
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 /