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SATURDAY LOWDOWN: The Humboldt Folklife Festival Starts Today; 8 Days of Music in Blue Lake

For the next eight days, Blue Lake will once again be the center of Humboldt's musical universe during the Humboldt Folklife Society’s annual Folklife Festival. Now in its 39th year the event almost exclusively features local performers and is a great way to succinctly experience a huge swath of Humboldt’s musical talent. Your Lost Coast Outpost has compiled the entire list of performers and events below: 

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EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

56th Annual Orick Rodeo

Orick Rodeo Grounds / 8 a.m.

Orick's biggest event of the year! Kids Games, Mutton Bustin, Calf Riding and Steer Riding!

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Humboldt Folklife Festival Kickoff

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 2:45 p.m.

"Join us at Mad River Brewery as Kingfoot, Thursday Night Blugrass and The Detours kickoff the 39th Annual Folklife Festival!"

668-4151 / Web site

Humboldt B52s vs. San Francisco Seals

Bomber Field at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 5:30 p.m.

Your other hometown baseball team.

info@humboldtb52sbaseball.com / Web site

(CANCELLED) Humboldt Crabs vs. San Diego Waves

Arcata Ball Park / 7 p.m. / $9 / $4 12 and under / $6 students/seniors

Your hometown heroes whoop up on some other lesser team. Peanuts, crackerjacks, etc.

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The Legend of Georgia McBride

Redwood Curtain Theatre / 8-9:30 p.m. / $22 Gala Opening Night / $17 Friday/Saturday/Matinees / $10 Thursdays and Previews

"He's young, he’s broke, and he’s just found out his wife is going to have a baby! To make matters even more desperate, Casey's been fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a run-down, small-town Florida bar."

443-7688 / info@redwoodcurtain.com / Web site

Justice: Tea Time and Broken

Dell'Arte's Carlo Theatre / 8-9 p.m. / $12 / $10 Student/Senior / $12 Adults

"Under the watch of an omnipotent, unseen authority, two men are imprisoned for eternity. Their dreams and imaginings are the closest they can come to liberation."

668-5663 / roman@dellarte.com / Web site

Ragdoll Revue Presents Doll-Con

Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m.-midnight

Ragdoll Revue presents: Doll-Con a pop culture themed burlesque/geeklesque show!

826-2739 / Web site

Arcata Marsh and Widlife Sanctuary Bird Walk

See Event Description / 8:30-11 a.m. / Free

Redwood Region Audubon Society is sponsoring a free public field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Beautify Sunny Brae Park

See Event Description / 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Nighthawk

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

"From classic rock to R&B to country rock to blues, NightHawk knows how to get you out on the dance floor!"

877-252-2946 / Web site

Intermediate Sea Kayaking

Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. / $55 / $45 HSU Students

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

Willow Creek Birding Adventure

Studio 299 Center for the Arts / 9:30 a.m.-noon / Free

530-859-1874 / willowcreekbirdwalks@gmail.com. /

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center Restoration

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Drag Racing!!

Samoa Drag Strip / 9:30 a.m. / $10

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Community Media Center Orientation

Access Humboldt Community Media Center / 10 a.m.-noon / Free

476-1798 / info@accesshumboldt.net / Web site

Where's Waldo in July

Northtown Books / 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Once again, the famous children's book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting many local businesses throughout our community this July.

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

Scotia Living Grand Opening

See Event Description / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

764-4383 / DMCCORKLE@TOWNOFSCOTIA.COM / Web site

5th Annual Celebrate Recovery in the Park

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

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

AHHA General Assembly

Jefferson Community Center / 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

Join AHHA, the homeless, advocates, and the wider community in planning and acting to manifest safe, warm and dry affordable homeless villages.

267-4035 / ahha.humco@gmail.com / Web site

BLC Customer Appreciation Party

The Beneficial Living Center & Garden Supplies / noon-5 p.m.

"We will have workshops on Ferments and Dynamic Accumulators for composting and tea brewing. Local Beer with proceeds going to Humboldt County Growers Association."

Babies and whole foods

See Event Description / 1-2:30 p.m. / $30

633-8328 / foodwisekitchen@gmail.com / Web site

Basic Studio Certification

Access Humboldt Community Media Center / 1-5 p.m. / $40

476-1798 / info@accesshumboldt.net / Web site

Artist Talk: Greg Lysander, Johnathon DeSoto & Andrea Castillo

The Black Faun Gallery / 4-5:30 p.m.

Battle of the Bands

Central Station / 5 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

839-2013 /

Twilight Paddle on Humboldt Bay

Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 6 p.m. / $45 / $35 HSU Students

Come join us for this popular evening paddle and catch a peek of the evening skies from Humboldt Bay!

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

Pints for Non-Profits Humboldt Folk Life

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

668-4151 / music@madriverbrewing.com / Web site

Ocean Night - Of the Sea & Panel Discussion with Local Fishermen

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6:30-9 p.m.

613-3030 / Web site

Club Triangle Presents Under Pressure 80's/90's Night

The Jam / 7 p.m.

822-5266 / Web site

Jen Tal and the HuZBand Live at Benbow KOA

See Event Description / 7-8:30 p.m.

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Club Triangle: All Ages Drag Show & Dance Party

See Event Description / 7 p.m.-2 a.m.

Tropkillaz - The Humboldt Path to Northern Nights 2017

See Event Description / 8 p.m.-3 a.m.

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?

Wild Otis rocks the Logger Bar!

See Event Description / 9 p.m.

Jim Lahman Band

Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free / 21+

839-7580 / musicbooking@sixriversbrewery.com / Web site

Westfield Massacre and Desolate the Few with Ultramafic and Lashing Out

Little Red Lion / 9 p.m.

Blue Rhythm Revue

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

733-9644 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre