Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Music by Kingfoot. Featuring the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, meats and other wonderful products.
441-9999 /
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Humboldt Yacht Club
/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Opening Day has free boat tours and rides. Demonstrations by the US Coast Guard Helicopter and Humboldt Harbor Fire District Fire Boat.
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Blue Ox Historic Village
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ $12
/ Free 5 and under
/ $8 6-17 years
Come and celebrate May Day with traditional craftsman. See blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, ceramics, coppersmithing, peyote stitch work, lathe work, human powered wood working tools, stone mason work, leather work, gold leafing and more.
444-3437 /
staff.blueox@gmail.com /
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Sequoia Park Zoo
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ $35 Early Bird Non Member
/ $32 Early Bird Zoo Member
/ 21+
Beer tasting from 17 breweries, live music, food trucks and tasty pub-style food at the Zoo Café, all in the unique Zoo settings.
441-4263 /
chelsa@sequoiaparkzoo.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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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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Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ Free HSU students
/ $5 seniors, children
HSU Jazz Orchestra cooks “Awful Coffee” (by Carla Bley) and exudes “Positive Sweat” (by band member Kyle McInnis) in its adventurous concert of contemporary big band jazz, with originals by current and recent HSU students. Dan Aldag directs.
826-3928 /
attentionservices@sbcglobal.net /
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SpeakEasy
/ 9-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Humboldts low down gut bucket blues band is back and ready to bring the blues to yall.
444-2244 /
buddyreedripitups@gmail.com /
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2384 Fern St, Eureka, CA
/ 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Money raised at our sale will help us achieve 501c3 status, purchase a CPR dummy dog for our annual Pet CPR and First AidClass, help us provide continuing education for local veterinary staff members.
Orick School
/ 8:45 a.m.-midnight
/ $35
Riders are invited to camp at the Orick Fairgrounds.
496-1766 /
barreljunki@gmail.com /
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $55
/ $45 HSU Students
Instruction includes radio communications, currents, weather, tides, and safety equipment needed on the vessel for operating in a federal navigation corridor.
443-4222 /
hbac@humboldt.edu /
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Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Help restore the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Arcata Library
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Proceeds support collection and computer purchases, and special events at the Arcata Library, including twice monthly movie screenings of family-friendly and classic films.
822-5954 /
maiacheli@gmail.com /
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Arcata Community Forest
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $40
The City of Arcata Recreation Division’s Challenge Course, located in the beautiful Arcata Community Forest, is a fun-filled outdoor adventure focusing on team building, skill development and environmental education.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join a Friends of the Dunes naturalist for a guided tour of the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $45
/ $35 HSU Students
This courses focuses on rescue and safety skills that no paddler should be without. Our instructors cover assisted and unassisted rescues, wet exit, paddle float re-entry, rodeo re-entry, t-rescues, towing, tides and weather conditions.
443-4222 /
hbac@humboldt.edu /
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Avalon
/ 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m.
/ Free
All proceeds go to Jefferson Neighborhood Project and community-building efforts.
Humboldt Beer Works
/ 10 a.m.
At this free event, you can come see members of the Humboldt Homebrewers make a batch of beer on several different set ups and employing different styles and methods.
442-6258 /
info@humboldtbeerworks.com /
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Peninsula Union Elementary School
/ noon
/ Free
/ $5 Juniors Fish Fry Only
/ $10 Adults Fish Fry Only
/ $10 Juniors Fishing/ Fish Fry
/ $20 Adults Fishing/ Fish Fry
Come out and support the Samoa Peninsula Fire District's 7th Annual Perch on the Peninsula Fishing Tournament.
443-9042 /
samoafire@gmail.com /
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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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Beginnings Octagon
/ 1-6 p.m.
Heart of the Redwood Community Hospice wants you to join us in “The Two Greatest Moments in Sport History,” The Kentucky Derby.
The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 4 p.m.
Russian director Alexander Sokurov, best known for his single-take history of the Hermitage Museum, RUSSIAN ARK, turns his attention to The Louvre for this magisterial, centuries-spanning reflection on the relation between art, culture and power.
630-5000 /
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Dow's Prairie Grange
/ 5-7:30 p.m.
/ $30 Family of 5
/ $6 Kids 10 and Under
/ $8 Adults
jayzmama3@yahoo.com /
Studio 424
/ 5-10 p.m.
This is our fourth year asking artists all over the Northcoast to create pieces based on a pop culture theme and we're pleased to announce that this time we've chosen Star Wars.
Redwood Discovery Museum
/ 5:30-8 p.m.
This monthly drop-off program is offered the same evening as Eureka’s Arts Alive. Children participate in activities, crafts, circle time, and free play in the museum.
443-9694 /
Redwooddiscoverymuseum@gmail.com /
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Portuguese Hall
/ 5:30 p.m.
Great food, drinks, and fun! 100% of proceeds directly benefit Arcata Little League & Babe Ruth baseball programs.
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
The Second Chances photo display will feature Teen Court youth, alongside their quotes describing how they have been positively impacted by the program.
444-0153 /
hcteencourt@bgcredwoods.org /
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Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ $4.50
/ $5.25 Adults
Skate and enjoy a night dedicated to these iconic legends of music. Come dressed in Labryrinth or Purple rain outfit for a special surprise. All ages welcome.
502-2041 /
Eureka Theater
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
The night is a celebration of young film talent as well as a recognition of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Ten films will be shown, including the work of local award winners.
442-2970 /
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Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
The band is made up of an assortment of eclectic instruments including: stand-up bass, dobro, cajone, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and glockenspiel.
442-0278 /
janine@humboldtarts.org /
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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 Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 6:30 p.m.
A "beautiful, inventive and uncannily satisfying" animated feature from France, set in an alternate-reality Paris and based on a story by graphic novelist Jacques Tardi.
630-5000 /
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Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
Front man and vocals/flute/guitar, Michael Trew, of Autum Electric a progressive rock band from Seattle.
839-7580 /
6rbmusicbooking@gmail.com /
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The Jam
/ 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Latin & Carribean sounds collide with bass & electronic music.
822-5266 /
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