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EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Arcata Farmers' Market

Arcata Plaza / 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Music by Lyndsey Battle. Featuring the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, meats and other wonderful products.

441-9999 / Web site

Humboldt Steel Pan Festival

Perigot Park / noon-8 p.m. / $10

This is an all ages event, featuring six bands who all play the steel pan in their music.

498-7795 / homeboldtian@yahoo.com / Web site

Fundraiser For Lynda Aubrey

Greenwood Community Center / 4 p.m.

877-1105 / gccboard@elkweb.org / Web site

Savage Remote Encore Screenings

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 6:30 p.m. / $5

A documentary about a homegrown comedy scene with more than a few issues. Film and music by William Head.

630-5000 / Web site

Rutabaga Ball 2016

Arcata Community Center / 7 p.m. / $10 / $7 with non-disposable cup

Oh the madness. A three-round pageant to select the Rutabaga Queen who will reign in Glory over the 2016 Kinetic Grand Championship. Much glory.

Jason Wilber

The Old Steeple / 7:30-10 p.m.

"Wilber stands on elevated stages—from Carnegie Hall to the London Palladium, in every American state and across Canada and Europe and the like—and sings and plays guitar for John Prine, one of the English speaking world’s most celebrated and revered songwriters."

786-7030 / ferndalemusic@yahoo.com / Web site

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.

GrooveSession

Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m. / $10 / 21+

"Their sound is steeped in old school funk and irresistible soul, while bridging the ideals of classic and cutting-edge jam-rock."

826-2739 / Web site

Jenny Don't and the Spurs, Opossum Sun Trail

Alibi / 10:30 p.m. / $5 / 21+

"Lonely, desert western kind of music."

822-3731 / Web site

Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum for Middle School

Humboldt State University / 8 a.m.-noon / $150 / 18+

826-5109 / rwp@humboldt.edu / Web site

Community Garden Workshop

Jefferson Community Center / 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / Free

The Community Garden Workshop features a panel discussion, free garden resources like seeds and starts, and mini-workshops.

269-2071 / debbiep@nrsrcaa.org / Web site

Marine Summer Science Camp Sign Up

HSU Marine Laboratory / 9-3 a.m. / $195 / $50 per day / $195 per week

The goal of our marine science summer program is to offer children (ages 6-12) a hands-on opportunity to learn about and explore our diverse marine habitats.

826-3689 / marnat@humboldt.edu / Web site

Farm Shares: Bayside Park Farm

Bayside Park Farm & Garden / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $450

Shares are available for weekly pick-up June through November.

822-7091 / rec@cityofarcata.org / Web site

Rob Heiliger and The Beautiful Losers

Logger Bar / 9:30 a.m. / Free / 21+

Old country western rockabilly and truckin music.

668-5000 / 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

National Safe Boating Day

Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

Come to the National Safe Boating Day for boating activities for the whole family, life jacket demos, boating safety tips and more! Join us for a day of fun on the Humboldt Bay!

443-4222 / hbac@humboldt.edu / Web site

Low Cost Canine Rabies Vaccine Clinic

Fortuna Veterinary Hospital / 10 a.m.-noon / $10

Canine rabies vaccines for $10 per vaccine.

725-6131 /

Share the Beach Docent Training

BLM Arcata Field Office / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. / Free

Enjoy long walks on the beach and birdwatching? Become a Share the Beach Volunteer Docent! Volunteers are needed to walk local beaches while collecting data on wildlife and beach use.

444-1397 / info@friendsofthedunes.org / Web site

The Resilient Homestead: Water, Fire and Soils

See Event Description / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. / Free

986-1087 / marisa@sanctuaryforest.org / Web site

Low Cost Canine Rabies Vaccine Clinic

Riverwalk Veterinary Hospital / 11 a.m.-noon / $10

Canine rabies vaccines for $10 per vaccine.

725-6154 /

The Blue Lake 500

Blue Lake Roller Rink / 11 a.m.

"We are calling it the Blue Lake 500 because all teams signing up will complete 500 laps around the rink."

668-5932 / parks-rec@bluelake.ca.gov / Web site

3rd Annual Redwood Coast Up in Smoke Beer & BBQ Tasting

Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. / $30 / Free 5 and Under / $15 Under 21

443-1947 / clarkehistorical@att.net / Web site

Sequoioa Humane Microchipping and Doggie Fur Tattoos

The Farm Store / noon-4 p.m.

The Farm Store and Sequoia Humane Society will be providing microchipping for $25 and dog tattooing for donations.

443-7397 / Web site

Humboldt Cider Co and Cypress Grove Pairing

Humboldt Cider Company / noon-5 p.m. / $15

798-6320 / michelle@humboldtcidercompany.com / Web site

Nature Story Time

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 2-3 p.m. / Free

Geared for ages 3-6, Story Time focuses on local wildlife and will be followed by a simple craft project.

444-1397 / info@friendsofthedunes.org / Web site

Arcata Marsh Activity Book Debut Field Trip

Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center / 2-3:30 p.m. / Free

Marsh Explorers activity handbook created by Interpretive Naturalist Gretchen O'Brien and Friends of the Arcata Marsh docent and graphic designer Leslie Scopes-Anderson.

826-2359 / amic@cityofarcata.org /

Quack and Wabbit Puppet Theatre

Eureka Main Library / 2-3 p.m. / Free

Acclaimed Puppet Troupe Quack and Wabbit Puppet Theatre presents a fresh take on the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs.

269-1910 / Web site

A Company of Voices

Morris Graves Museum of Art / 2-4 p.m. / $10

Ranging from amateur to professional full-time musicians, A Company of Voices is a chamber choir comprised of local singers performing a’capella vocal music spanning several centuries from Renaissance to contemporary jazz.

442-0278 / janine@humboldtarts.org / Web site

$10,000 Spring Classic Poker Tournament

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 2 p.m.

Space is limited so sign up today - buy ins start at $225 and includes a dinner buffet on Saturday night.

668-9770 / Web site

March Against Monsanto

Humboldt County Courthouse / 2:30-4 p.m. / Free

From Second and I streets in Eureka to the Humboldt County Courthouse.

443-1544 / namipsi@gmail.com /

April and the Extraordinary World

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 4 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 / Web site

Down Home Country Gala

Loleta Fireman's Pavilion / 5 p.m.-midnight / $35 / 18+

Redwood Prep Charter School event. Catered dinner and desert, live and silent auctions, ATV raffle, mechanical bull, and dancing.

682-6149 / Web site

Sunset-Moonrise Paddle

Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 7 p.m. / $40 / $30 HSU Students

We will provide a choice of kayaks, warm gear, and experienced guides to facilitate a memorable adventure of the nocturnal wildlife on the bay.

443-4222 / hbac@humboldt.edu / Web site

Le Avventure di Pinocchio

Gist Theater at HSU / 7 p.m.

The Young Actors Guild of Northcoast Preparatory Academy presents

Eureka Symphony's Season Finale

Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 8-9:30 p.m. / $19

The concert features “The Hebrides” by Felix Mendelssohn, “Concerto No. 12 for Two Oboes in D Major” by Tomaso Albinoni, and “Symphony No. 9 in E Flat Major” by Dmitri Shostakovich.

845-3655 / Web site

Reefer Madness: The Musical

North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-11 p.m. / $18 / $18 general / 18+

"Inspired by the original 1936 propaganda film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marihuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence."

442-6278 / ncrt@humboldt1.com / Web site

The Lost Dogs

Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / Free / 21+

497-6093 /

707 Band

Central Station / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

Dance rock.

839-2013 /

The Sonic Speakeasy

The Siren's Song Tavern / 9 p.m.-2 a.m. / $5 / 18+

"Don't take any wooden nickels and leave the dumb Doras and blue nose gals at home because this sockdollager is sure to impress! Calling all leaping lizards and chippy sheebas, come get your giggle water because the Sonic Speakeasy is open!"

442-8778 / thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com / Web site

Nighthawk

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

Classic rock to R&B to country rock to blues.

800-761-2327 / Web site

Jenni and David and The Sweet Soul Band

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

"Funky blues and soul band."

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

Karaoke

Little Red Lion / 9 p.m. / 21+

How could this be a bad idea?

Rockstar Karaoke

Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.

This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.

923-3188 /

Miracle Show

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

Top shelf Grateful Dead covers. Come relive the magic.

668-9770 / Web site

Pressure/Anya DJs

Pearl Lounge / 9:30 p.m. / 21+

There will be ass shaking.

444-2017 / Web site

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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 10 p.m. / Free / 21+

DJ Pandemonium Jones dishes up a most eclectic mix of tunes for your Saturday night fever.

630-5000 / Web site

SNL (Saturday Night Life)

Shamus T Bones / 10 p.m. / 21+

Music by DJ Livestrong from Accurate Productions, Inc.

407-3550 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema