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Saturday Lowdown: Eureka Block Party, Shook Twins in SoHum, Wine by the Sea

Is it just us or was this the week summer actually ended? LoCO has spent the week putting on a jacket and thus urges you to get out there and enjoy what little the sun has left to give.  

You’ll note a wealth of countywide community gatherings this Humboldt Saturday: The good citizens of Eureka will gather at Sequoia Park for the second annual Eureka Block Party; Dune defenders will get their sip on at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center during the annual Wine by the Sea; the Mateel Community Center hosts the annual Humboldt Hills Hoedown headlined by the ever-popular Shook Twins (remember how much you like them in the clip above).

More joy can be found south of here. 

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Arcata Farmers' Market

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

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

441-9999 / Web site

Eureka Block Party

Sequoia Park / 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Join us for the second annual Neighborhood Watch Block Party. There will be two live bands, great raffle prizes, food, information booths, fun for kids, and so much more.

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Humboldt Hills Hoedown

Mateel Community Center / 11:45 a.m.-11:59 p.m. / $20

Bluegrass and beyond with music on two stages and featuring artists such as Shook Twins, Curly Wolf, Miss Lonely Hearts, Hillstomp, Midnight North, Laura Benitez & The Heartache, Hot October, Jesse Daniel & The Slow Learners, Three Times Bad and more.

923-3368 / Web site

Wine by the Sea

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 3-6 p.m. / $35 / $30 Members

"Imagine spending an afternoon, gazing out at the ocean, sipping on local wines and nibbling locally made desserts, cheeses, barbecued oysters and other tasty treats. Now add good friends, live music and fabulous auction items, all in support of a good cause."

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

"Music, Love, and Light Fall Concert 2016

Calvary Lutheran Church / 7 p.m. / $20

Featuring Dr. Luther Cobb and Daniela Mineva on Piano, Performances by McKinleyville Community Choir, Brad Curtis and a duet with Felicia Oldfather and Ellen Weiss.

825-8345 / rosegz@hcbhp.org / Web site

Gwyneth Moreland and David Hayes

The Old Steeple / 7:30-10 p.m. / $15 / $20 At the door

"Gwyneth Moreland’s gift for open-hearted storytelling is perfectly suited to the modern art of folk music. Paired with her angelic vocals and the silky smooth bass lines of veteran bassist David Hayes, this duo creates a gracefully simple and pure sound."

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

Similar Fashion

The Sanctuary / 7:30 p.m.

Band from LA offers a "quirky and energetic romp through the avant garde, jazz, indie rock, and collective imagination." Joined by The Crenshaw and Choir of the Deep.

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Riistetyt, Komatose, Cross Contamination

Little Red Lion / 8-11 p.m. / $7 / 21+

Hardcore punk from Finland.

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Space Biscuit, Peach Purple

The Siren's Song Tavern / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5

The biscuit's from space return to The Siren's Song Tavern for an all ages intergallactic evening of dark, danceable synth rock. Opening the night is the stellar local Peach Purple!

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

Soul Night 59

Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m.-2 a.m. / $5 / 21+

"We heard you've been asking when you can come back to the bosom of Soul Night. Well the wait is almost over."

826-2739 / Web site

Backpacking the Lost Coast

Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus / 8 a.m. / $180 / $150 HSU Students

The Lost Coast of southern Humboldt County is an area that is unique to the entire coast of California.

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

16th Annual North Coast Writers' Conference

College of the Redwoods Community Education-Del Norte / 8:15 a.m.-5 p.m. / $95

476-4500 / sarah-connelly@redwoods.edu / Web site

Southern Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge Tour

Humboldt Bay / 8:30 a.m. / $60 / $50 HSU Students

"This is an area rich in wildlife, including migratory shorebirds, egrets, herons, raptors, harbor seals and more!"

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

Introduction to Sailing

Big Lagoon / 9 a.m. / $150 / $135 HSU Students

Come participate in two full exhilarating days at gorgeous Big Lagoon and learn to harness the wind. We use two of the most popular sailboats, the Olympic-class Laser, and the fun, user-friendly Pico.

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

Rob Heiliger & the Beautiful Losers

Logger Bar / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / Free / 21+

668-5000 / Web site

League of Women Voter's Annual Membership Brunch

Kate Buchanan Room / 9:45 a.m.-noon / $15 / $10 Member / 18+

peakers: Dr. Keith Snow-Flamer, Interim President, College of the Redwoods, and Joyce Lopes, Vice President, Administration and Finance, Humboldt State University.

444-9252 / simpsonl@suddenlink.net / Web site

Intermediate Sea Kayaking

Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 10 a.m. / $55 / $45 HSU Students

Expand and improve your kayaking skills with our intermediate course! Students will be introduced to new paddling strokes and how to link strokes for smooth transitions.

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

20th Annual Pet Fair

The Farm Store / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. / Free

Features local dock diving group "Dash & Splash", "Doggie Fun Zone" and many local and pet food and supply vendors.

443-7397 / orderdesk@thefarmstore.net / Web site

Pet Fair

The Farm Store / 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Administering microchips, providing educational information, and, best of all, presenting some adorable dogs.

443-7397 / Web site

National Public Lands Day

Lost Coast Headlands / 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / Free

825-2313 / lparrott@blm.gov / 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

Grand Opening

Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville / 10:30-3 a.m. / Free

Macktown's newest place for groceries!

839-3636 / orders@eurekanaturalfoods.com / Web site

Creamery District Saturday Market

Arcata Playhouse / 11 a.m.-3 p.m. / Free

More than two dozen art and craft vendors, music by Jenni & David and the Sweet Soul Band, and food and drinks from the Arcata Playhouse.

502-7803 / creameryinfo@gmai.com / Web site

Introduction to Surfing: Women's Option

Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus / noon / $75 / $65 HSU Students

Designed for the individual having little or no surfing experience, we will focus on water safety, surf etiquette, ocean awareness, surfboard handling and technique.

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

Northcoast Mensa Forum

Samoa Cook House / noon-1 p.m. / Free

445-2276 / jakable5@gmail.com /

Naming Ceremony

See Event Description / 6-7:30 p.m. / Free

The community is cordially invited to join Sanctuary Forest on Saturday, September 24 to witness and participate in the Naming Ceremony.

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

Roller Skating

Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6-8:30 p.m. / $4.50 / $5.25 Adults

Family fun, snack bar, fun way to exercise, & price of skates is included in admission.

502-2041 / Web site

UU's and #BlackLivesMatter

Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship / 7-9 p.m. / Free

Join Minister Bryan Jessup in viewing this important UU sermon and discussion of what #Black Lives Matter means for Humboldt County.

822-3793 / minister@huuf.org / Web site

Humboldt Folklife Society Barn Dance!

Arcata Vets Hall / 7:30-11 p.m.

Mystic Dance

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 8-10 p.m. / $5

"Free-form dance in a continuous flow to embolden the creator within... and move you to newfound manifestation and joy."

616-6876 / info@mysticdance.net / Web site

Similar Fashion, The Crenshaw, Choir of the Deep

The Sanctuary / 8-10 p.m.

"An evening of sonic exploration and exceptional musicianship. Welcoming back Logan Hone and his spectacular, forward-thinking jazz ensemble Similar Fashion, who made amazing noises at the Sanctuary last year."

The Odd Couple (Female Version)

North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-10:30 p.m. / $16 / $13 Students/Seniors

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

8-Ball Tournament

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

Pool!

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

The Movers and The Shakers

Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / Free

Live rock, blues and funk.

839-7580 / Web site

Nighthawk

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

Pop/rock/dance.

733-9644 / Web site

Karaoke

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

How could this be a bad idea?

The Undercovers

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

It's a cover band!

839-2013 /

Rockstar Karaoke

Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.

This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.

923-3188 /

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