The Jam
/ noon-4 p.m.
Valentines Day Increase The Peace Benefit. All proceeds go to the Stop the Violence campaign.
822-5266 /
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Humboldt Cider Company
/ noon-8 p.m.
"The tasting room will feature 10 amazingly delicious ciders, including special releases and a few new ciders as well. Plus Humboldt Smoke House will be present, selling all their tasty food."
798-6023 /
michelle@humboldtcidercompany.com /
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The Jam
/ 1 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding scale
The Jam and KHUM bring you Increase the Peace featuring Courtney Weaver and Object Heavy! All proceeds to benefit the KHUM Stop the Violence Fund. After recovering from being shot in the face, Courtney has become an outspoken advocate for Domestic Violence Prevention.
822-5266 /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 2 p.m.
/ $18
Wagner's Ring Cycle is spun as a witty Texas fable with five actors playing more than 30 outrageous characters at breakneck speed. Songs run the gamut from Broadway to Texas swing, from jazz to twangy country and western.
442-6278 /
ncrt@humboldt1.com /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 2 p.m.
/ $18
/ $5 Children 8 and younger
/ $16 Students/Seniors 60+
This groundbreaking work by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill will include an ensemble cast of actor/musicians who will bring both the roles and the score to life.
786-5483 /
info@ferndalerep.org /
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Eureka Woman's Club
/ 3-4:30 p.m.
/ $30
Features Terrie Baune on violin, Carol Jacobson on cello and John Chernoff on piano, performing trios by Mozart and Dvořák.
845-3655 /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
JAYMORG, hosts the second annual "Love on the rocks" party on Valentine's day at Richard's Goat in Arcata. Joining him are DJ Red, Spaceman Spliff and King Maxwell.
630-5000 /
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Manila Community Park
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Grab your young nature lovers, bundle them up in some warm coats, and join Friends of the Dunes as we explore the wetlands of Manila during the Valentine's I Love Wetlands! event.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Sequoia Park Zoo
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $10
Surprise your loved ones with a handmade cupcake delivered on Valentine's Day! Each organic, Texas-sized cupcake comes with an edible fondant animal (Chilean flamingo or honey bee), a card, and a keepsake photo.
441-4263 /
redwoodaazk@gmail.com /
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HSU Redwood Bowl
/ noon-2 a.m.
/ Free
/ Free everyone is free
Cheer on these brutes!
845-6304 /
jan.henry@humboldt.edu /
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HSU Student Recreation Center
/ noon-2 p.m.
/ $18
/ $10 HSU Students
This 1-day class is designed as an introduction to the sport of rock climbing with an emphasis on climbing for enjoyment and health.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
/ $3
February is Scrabble tips month at the Redwood Coast Scrabble Club. Every Sunday in February an experienced tournament player will be presenting Scrabble tips designed to increase your skills and scores.
296-6619 /
leahbkru@gmail.com /
Highland Park
/ 1 p.m.
/ Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
541-531-6671 /
daryl_witmore@yahoo.com /
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Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free MGMA Members/Children
/ $2 Students/Seniors
Enjoy a Rumba lesson by USA Dance and dancing amidst the beautiful setting of the Morris Graves.
442-0278 /
janine@humboldtarts.org /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 2:30 p.m.
/ $45
/ $35 HSU Students
"Grab your honey and a paddle for this trip we will loop around Woodley Island in our tandem kayaks."
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
/ 4-5 p.m.
/ Free
On Valentine’s Day will you be reflecting on how your family taught you about love? Do you wonder if being part of a faith community can become part of your family’s practice? Do you wonder what really makes up a family?
822-4102 /
officesec@stalbansarcata.org /
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St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
/ 4-5 p.m.
/ Free
On Valentine’s Day will you be reflecting on how your family taught you about love?
822-4102 /
officesec@stalbansarcata.org /
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Harvest
/ 5-10 p.m.
/ $80
Bring someone you love (or just like a whole lot) to Harvest to enjoy an amazing 6 course fixed price dinner menu and optional wine pairing.
822-9474 /
harvestarcata@gmail.com /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
Fifteen-year-old Sarah resents her baby brother Toby and secretly wishes that he will just disappear. Her wish comes true when goblins kidnap the boy. Feeling responsible and guilty about his abduction, she sets forth to retrieve him, and finds herself on the adventure of a lifetime.
613-3030 /
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Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $12
Two hour drop-in game, open to all skill levels, at Redwood Acres’ Franceschi Hall.
445-3037 /
info@humboldthockey.com /
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SCRAP Humboldt
/ 6:30 p.m.
Make this Valentine's your most unique and crafty yet! Bring your sweetest friend or love for an evening of food, music and upcycled crafts!
633-8349 /
director@scraphumboldt.org /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $7
/ $40 6 week series
Salsa rueda is a circle of couples dancing changing partners to patterns called out in Spanish or shown with hand signals. Sponsored by Humboldt Folk Dancers.
496-6189 /
jacaronda@suddenlink.net /
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Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 8 p.m.
Your Lowdown will go on the record as saying that Chris Clay is Humboldt's most pro karaoke jockey. We know this stuff.
800-684-2464 /
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