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EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Author Gordon Edgar

Northtown Books / 7 p.m.

Gordon Edgar will appear at Northtown Books to talk about his new book, Cheddar: A Journey to the Heart of America's Most Iconic Cheese.

822-2834 / info@northtownbooks.com / Web site

Burt's Big Band

Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 8-11 p.m.

We're looking forward to a packed room and a crowded dance floor this festive commencement weekend.

Absynth Quartet

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

"An eclectic set of tasty jams."

826-7222 / 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."

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Thesis Festival

Carlo Theatre (Dell'Arte) / 8 p.m.

Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre presents the 2016 Thesis Festival featuring five new one-act plays created by this year’s graduating MFA class. The international ensemble of theatre makers will perform their work May 12 – 15 and May 19 – 22 at 8 p.m. at the Carlo Theatre.

Mateel Comedy Cabaret

Mateel Community Center / 8:30 p.m. / $10

May features the young comic prodigy Jon Gomora.

502-9656 / av.persico@gmail.com / Web site

Kingfoot

Logger Bar / 9 p.m. / Free

Fiesty Americana trio.

839-5090 / kingfootband@gmail.com / Web site

Bullets and Belles

Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free

Three piece neo doo woop folk trio from Portland, Oregon.

839-7580 / 6rbmusicbooking@gmail.com / Web site

The Dubbadubs

Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m. / 21+

Pregraduation celebration with the reggae dub fusion band.

826-2739 / Web site

Rio Dell Playgroups

See Event Description / 10 a.m.-noon / Free

764-5239 / Web site

Challenge Course: Develop Trust & Teamwork

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 / Web site

Celebrating HSU and CR Graduates!

Lost Coast Brewery Brewing Facility / 11 a.m.-5 p.m. / Free

267-9651 / mmccarthy@lostcoast.com / Web site

SambAmore

Plaza / 6-9 p.m.

Local and Fair favorite SambAmore will be marching up to Plaza with their Afro Brazilian funky vibe.

Arts!Arcata

Arcata / 6-9 p.m.

Monthly arts walk. Businesses on and around the Plaza stay open late featuring local art and music.

822-4500 / Web site

Ultra Secret

The Jam / 6-9 p.m. / Free / 21+

"Fiery jazz funk fusion for your earholes."

822-5266 / ultrasecretgoodguyorganization@gmail.com / Web site

Blue Lotus Jazz

Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m. / Free

Jazz on the patio.

677-0230 / davewilsonguitarist@yahoo.com / Web site

May 2016 Arts! Arcata

Arts! Arcata / 6-9 p.m.

Art Opening for "Dance Hall Days"

The Sanctuary / 6-9 p.m. / Free

Web site

Friday Night Magic

Nugames Arcata / 7 p.m. / $15

"Weekly social gathering of Magic fans, hosted at your local friendly game store."

826-1228 / nugamesonline@gmail.com / Web site

Jeff Rosenstock, Upset, Soar, Dosidicus

Arcata Veterans Memorial Building / 7 p.m.

So much punk.

The Movers and The Shakers

Fieldbrook Family Market / 7-10 p.m. / Free

Live rock, blues and funk.

616-4534 / hollandhomes@live.com /

Grease (1976)

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8 p.m. / $5

Grease is the word.

613-3030 / Web site

Dark Matter

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $5 / 21+

630-5000 / Web site

8-Ball Tournament

Broadway Billiards / 8 p.m. / $10 / Free Public / 21+

Corner pocket.

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

Eureka Pizza Council

SpeakEasy / 8:30 p.m.

Jazz/funk.

444-2244 / Web site

Mojo Rockers

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

Classic rock.

800-761-2327 / Web site

Friday the 13th - Witches to the Sabbath

The Siren's Song Tavern / 9 p.m. / Free

559-760-7554 / dastbunnyenlacasa@gmail.com / Web site

Karaoke

Bar Fly Pub and Grub / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Singing in public is easier with beer.

443-3770 / Web site

Dirk Quinn

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

"Dirk Quinn Band's infectious energy and musical interplay routinely attract listeners that are admittedly more accustomed to lyric-based music."

668-9770 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema