Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center
/ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day by pulling aggressive spartina grass and other invasive plants at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday.
826-2359 /
amic@cityofarcata.org /
Northcoast Environmental Center
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
38 years ago, Northcoast Environmental Center created Coastal Cleanup to combat against the vast amount of trash entering our oceans, and now it has become an international event held worldwide.
822-6918 /
coastalcleanup@yournec.org /
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Northcoast Environmental Center
/ 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
/ Free
"The Northcoast Environmental Center is hosting its first ever Endangered Species Art Show and it needs you to tell Washington D.C. why the Endangered Species Act matters, through art!"
822-6918 /
nec@yournec.org /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.
The two-day event, now in its 44th year, will feature even more local crafts and foods, plus its usual abundance of music and entertainment, but with a message for the present times.
Indian Island
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Humboldt Baykeeper has partnered with the Wiyot Tribe and the HSU Aquatic Center to provide you with all the necessaries (kayak, lifevest, wetsuit, trained guide) for free to get you out to the island.
See Event Description
/ 1 p.m.
/ Free
Want to be part of the parade? Bring a costume, mask, make-up, sign, banner, or some other way to celebrate!
822-6918 /
nec@yournec.org /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 5-6:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ 21+
When unarmed teenager Michael Brown is killed by police and left lying in the street for hours, it marks a breaking point for the residents of St. Louis, Missouri. Grief, long-standing racial tensions and renewed anger bring residents together to hold vigil and protest this latest tragedy.
630-5000 /
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MRC Native Plant Nursery
/ 5-10 p.m.
/ Free
Join the Mattole Restoration Council for our 2nd Annual Hoop House Hoedown! We’re celebrating 34 years of watershed restoration with an outdoor summer evening of delicious BBQ, live music, kids’ activities, nursery tours, auction, and more.
629-3514 /
mrc@mattole.org /
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The Black Faun Gallery
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka’s Black Faun Gallery presents live iPad painting and digital art by local artist, Claire Iris Schencke. There will be an artist talk with painting technique demonstration by Schenke, with musical accompaniment by the Gregg Moore Quintet.
798-6207 /
contact@blackfaunart.com /
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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. The Naming Ceremony is an annual ritual held each fall within the ancient redwood forest sanctuary of the Mattole River headwaters.
986-1087 /
anna@sanctuaryforest.org /
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HSU Redwood Bowl
/ 6 p.m.
/ $10
Big time college football amongst the redwoods. Come experience the excitement – band, cheers, food.
826-3666 /
kelly.kime@humboldt.edu /
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The Sanctuary
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $10
Eight local bands perform a live score to Akira Kurosawa's 1990 film Dreams. featuring: Opossum Sun Trail, Five Minutes Alone, Ghoul Hand, Die Geister Beschwören, The Gritty Kitties, Kit Lamb, Deep Dark Light, Crowey.
503-395-4151 /
bpbsartsandmedia@gmail.com /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ $16
/ $13 Students / Seniors
"A comedy about chaos, mathematics, sex, and the death of the universe."
442-6278 /
northcoastrepertory@gmail.com /
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Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ $22 Gala Opening Night (9/9)
/ $17 Friday/Saturday/Matinees
/ $10 Previews and Thursdays
/ 18+
Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of princesses in this hilariously risqué musical that’s anything but Grimm.
443-7688 /
boxoffice@redwoodcurtain.com /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
"Sotomayor is the electronic music project of siblings Raul and Paulina Sotomayor based in Mexico City that rescue rhythms like Cumbia and Peruvian chichi and fuses them with cutting edge beats."
826-3928 /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $25
"The legendary Wailers band returns to bring its revolutionary sound to fans around the world. Steered by famed bassist and founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett, and joined in solidarity with original Wailers’ guitarists Julian Junior Marvin and Donald Kinsey, The Wailers continue to make history."
668-9770 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
"Absynth and Kingfoot together again. Keep the Fair energy rolling with more fun from your two favorite local dance bands."
826-2739 /
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Humboldt County
/ midnight
Humboldt County’s very own scavenger hunt. Teams compete to solve riddles, follow clues and carry out fun tasks in this creative community-building event dedicated to the spirit of Hobart Brown.
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See Event Description
/ 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
With the North Country Fair just around the corner, we are beginning to look for some awesome volunteers to help make our Zero Waste Effort a success!
Southern Humboldt Community Park
/ 8:30-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
All ages and experience levels are encouraged to participate on this easy 2-to 3-hour walk.
943-1504 /
owlsperch@asis.com /
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $90
/ $75 HSU Students
Learn to care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults. Includes the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and how to deal with sudden illnesses, wounds, and injuries to muscles, bones, and joints.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Rio Dell City Hall
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
The City of Rio Dell and Humboldt Waste Management Authority are hosting a free collection event for electronic waste and auto batteries.
441-2005 /
cchavez@hwma.net /
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Humboldt Pet Supply
/ 9-11 a.m.
Join us for a walk throughout the Arcata Marsh and a morning of reducing our environmental paw print by cleaning up dog waste! We will be providing all clean-up materials!
633-6216 /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Miracle Show is serious about reproducing the complexities and joys of a Grateful Dead show.
877-252-2946 /
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Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.
/ $115
/ $99 HSU Students
Join us for a day of exhilarating adventure on one of the North Coast’s premier stretches of Class III whitewater, intermixed with serene, relaxing sections ideal for swimming and wildlife viewing.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $25
/ $30 non-resident
The Arcata Recreation Division and the All Seasons Orchestra invites you to get involved with this community orchestra. All Season Orchestra, open to all ages, offers seasonal performance opportunities throughout the year which are a pivotal part of this orchestra.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 10:30 a.m.
/ $115
/ $99 HSU Students
This course is designed to learn the basics of backpacking while being out in the outdoors.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Northtown Books
/ 1-2 p.m.
/ Free
Join us at Northtown Books for a Curious George storytime and meet Curious George himself!
822-2834 /
info@northtownbooks.com /
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Arcata Library
/ 1-2 p.m.
/ Free
FOAL is looking for new board officers (to be elected at the September 23 meeting), as well as committee members who are interested in youth programming, elders and in-home outreach, and volunteering for the seasonal book sales.
822-5954 /
arcatalibraryfriends@gmail.com /
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Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Our next Story Time will be focused on Sea Turtles and will include fun props, movement activities and a simple craft for both guardians and children to enjoy. Come prepared to explore the trails on your own after the program.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ $90
/ $75 HSU Students
Learn to care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults and children. Includes the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and how to deal with sudden illnesses, wounds, and injuries to muscles, bones, and joints.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
Web site
Trinidad Library
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
The library will be hosting “Emergence: Women Poets Rise” on Saturday, September 16th at 2PM. Four women poets- Jacqueline Elizabeth Letalien, Pat McCutcheon, Lori Cole, and Suzanne F. Moore will be reading their original poetry. All ages welcome.
677-0227 /
trihuml@co.humboldt.ca.us /
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Bear River Casino Resort
/ 5-11 p.m.
/ $12
/ 21+
"Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin, billed as Supremacy, is an upcoming professional boxing superfight to be contested for the unified WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, Ring magazine, and lineal middleweight championship."
733-9644 /
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See Event Description
/ 6 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 18+
Non-crisis talk line for everyone living in Humboldt County, aged 18+, who is experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, emotions, thoughts, etc. or is just having a hard day, and would like to connect with a peer who has been trained in running the warm line.
599-2381 /
kunle.centre@gmail.com /
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See Event Description
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Join Redwood Region Audubon Society (RRAS) for its annual board meeting in Del Norte County. All bird lovers who wish to learn about upcoming Audubon programs and projects are welcome to attend.
465-6191 /
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Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $5 HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Senior/Child
/ $10 General
Even in a tiny jewel of a place like Humboldt County the stars align and a new artistic force emerges. Please join the members of the Arcata Bay String Quartet for their inaugural concert on the HSU campus on Saturday evening, September 16th.
826-3531 /
patrick@humboldt.edu /
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Papa Wheelies Pub
/ 7 p.m.-midnight
/ 21+
"We will be firing up our grill in the newly created outdoor BBQ area."
630-5084 /
papawheeliespub@gmail.com /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ $8
/ 21+
In hard times, a miller sells his daughter to the Devil for an endless stream of gold. Protected by her purity, she escapes from the Devil who, in revenge, deprives her of her hands.
630-5000 /
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Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Get funky with Claire Bent & Citizen Funk. Claire's soulful funky voice will get you on your feet. Come hang out with your friends for a fun night of dancing and conversation. Optional freewill cover.