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LOWDOWN: Saturday, Sep. 3

Folk group Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards shift the atmosphere in the Arcata Playhouse this Saturday night. More below. 

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Arcata Farmers' Market

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

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

441-9999 / Web site

Savage Henry Comedy Festival

See Event Description / noon / $30 / $5 individual shows

Three days. 33 shows. 11 venues. Over 100 comedians. Savage Henry Magazine once again has opened the Redwood Curtain up more than 100 comedians from all over the United States for three days of stand up, game shows, podcasts and riffing.

Taste of the Cove

Mal Coombs Park / 1-5 p.m. / $30 / $10 12 and under

Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice benefit. The Flaming Chefs will be grilling fish from our shores, champagne 'n oysters, Shelter Cove Pioneers will provide desserts. Ray Bevitori opens for Delaney and Francine, Altar Tones, Latin Peppers will close.

Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 6 p.m. / $8

Werner Herzog's (Grizzly Man, Fitzcarraldo) exploration of the Internet and the connected world.

630-5000 / Web site

Plays in the Park: The Roaring Girl

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 / Web site

Laura Cortese and The Dance Cards

Arcata Playhouse / 8 p.m. / $15 / $13 members and students

"Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards are bold and elegant, schooled in the lyrical rituals of folk music and backed by grooves that alternately inspire Cajun two-stepping and rock-n-roll hip swagger. They are a string quartet that rocks!"

822-1575 / thearcataplayhouse@gmail.com / Web site

Caravan of GLAM

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

A night full of debauchery, raffles, and amazing off the wall performances all rolled into one. Share the news with your friends, family, and all those close to you so we can pack the house.

668-9770 / Web site

Motherlode

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / 21+

"Holy mother of heavy funk get out and get it! Horns, rhythm, bass, drums, guitar and more!"

668-9770 / Web site

Phish live at Dick's Co

Humboldt Brews / 6:30 a.m. / Free

826-2739 / Web site

Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS)

Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus / 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. / $85 / $70 HSU Students

826-3357 / cntract@humboldt.edu / Web site

Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk

Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR) / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free

Join naturalist Lisa Hoover for a guided tour of the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge.

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

Redwood Regatta

Humboldt Yacht Club / 10 a.m.

Sailing!

Web site

All Seasons Orchestra : Fall Season

D Street Neighborhood Center / 10 a.m.-noon / $25 / $30 non-residents

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

Hustle For The Buckle Series Gymkhana

Jack Jarnaghen Rodeo Grounds / 10:30-3 a.m. / $40 / $6 camping fee

Western dress code is required which is a button up shirt, jeans, and a riding boot with a heel.

496-1766 / barreljunki@gmail.com /

Come to Carson

Carson Park / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

Come and enjoy a picnic and activities for the entire family! Featuring live music and meat on the bbq!

442-1784 / info@eurekafaithcenter.org / Web site

Jimi Jeff and the Gypsy Band

Forks Lounge / noon-2 p.m.

Jimi Jeff & The Gypsy Band return once again to the annual BigFoot Days Parade and Festival in Willow Creek, California; home of the Bigfoot Museum.

KEET Kids Club!

Morris Graves Museum of Art / noon-2 p.m. / Free

Every month, kids and families listen to storytime together, make an art project, and take home a free book to keep practicing reading at home.

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

Plein Air Painting

Morris Graves Museum of Art / 12:30 p.m.-4:30 a.m. / Free

Join Featured Artist, Christine Siverts of the Humboldt Artist Gallery for an afternoon of plein air painting outside the Museum. Please bring your own art supplies and be ready to create!

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

SUPERMAN the movie with Christopher Reeve

Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 3 p.m. / $5 / $5 Everbody

442-9156 / arkleycenter@gmail.com / Web site

SUPERMAN the movie with Christopher Reeve

Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 3 p.m. / $5 / $5 Everbody

442-9156 / arkleycenter@gmail.com / Web site

Superman the Movie

Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 3 p.m. / $5 / $25 5-pack of movie tickets, plus FREE popcorn tickets

See "Superman" starring Christopher Reeve on the big screen the way it's meant to be seen!

442-1956 / arkleycenter@gmail.com / Web site

Arts Alive

Eureka / 6 p.m. / Free

Eureka's monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.

No Pardon

Morris Graves Museum of Art / 6-9 p.m. / Free

Your new favorite local folk trio.

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

The Yokels

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8:30 p.m. / Free

668-4151 / theyokelbrothers@gmail.com / Web site

Do You Believe?

The Brenda Tuxford Gallery and The Ink People Community Art Space / 6-9 p.m.

Chuck Mayville

Gallagher's Irish Pub and Restaurant / 6-9 p.m. / Free

442-1177 / Web site

Burt's Big Band

Grand Lobby of the Eureka Inn / 6-8:30 p.m. / Free

499-1628 / burt.codispoti@gmail.com / Web site

Phish live at Dick's Co

Humboldt Brews / 6:30 p.m. / Free

826-2739 / Web site

The Movers and The Shakers

The Forks / 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / Free

616-4534 /

3 Days Away!!! Caravan of GLAM - Humboldt Pride Kick Off

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m.-2 a.m.

668-9770 / Web site

Wild Otis

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

826-7222 / Web site

Wild Otis at Redwood Curtain Brewery

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

826-7222 / Web site

Wild Otis

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

Local rock.

826-7222 / Web site

8-Ball Tournament

Broadway Billiards / 8:30 p.m. / $10 / Free Public / 21+

Pool!

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

Rockstar Karaoke

Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.

This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.

923-3188 /

Karaoke

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

How could this be a bad idea?

The Lost Dogs

Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / Free / 21+

Local blues and R&B band.

497-6093 /

DJ Music

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

"Lightning Boom Productions laying down the hottest tracks."

733-9644 / 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