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Fourth Annual Humboldt Bay Marathon

Madaket Plaza / 7 a.m.

Humboldt Bay Marathon is a nonprofit affiliate of the Road Runners Club of America. Our mission is to promote fitness, outdoor recreation and trail projects in the Humboldt Bay area.

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Humboldt Bay Marathon, Half, 5K, Mile

Madaket Plaza / 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

4th Annual running of Humboldt Bay Marathon races. Boston Qualifying in cool, coastal August weather.

director@humboldtbaymarathon.com / Web site

Eureka Street Art Festival

Old Town Eureka / 9 a.m. / Free

"Join us for a colorful week in the Street! Artists will be coming from around the corner and around the world to paint murals and install street art throughout Opera Alley, which runs between 2nd and 3rd Streets in Old Town."

eurekastreetartfestival@gmail.com / Web site

Flynn Creek Circus: Adrift

Rohner Park / 1 p.m.

Flynn Creek Circus is back with an all new, better than ever show for 2018. This year's show features huge acrobatic stunts like never before! International award winning aerialists, acrobats, jugglers and more weave an extraordinary story while displaying tremendous skill mastery.

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The Wizard of Oz

Van Duzer Theater / 2-4 p.m. / $19 / $14 matinee / $16 sides

"Among the 80+ cast members, ranging from 2 years young to 80 years young, on this stage you will find the beloved Dorothy, Toto and the rest of your favorite, and perhaps, not-so-favorite, characters. This family-friendly production has something for audience members of all ages."

630-5013 / info@hloc.org / Web site

TBAM! Trinidad Bay Art & Music Festival

See Event Description / 2-4 p.m. / $30 / $200 Eight performances

"For the 30+ world-class classical musicians, TBAM is a homecoming. Many of them were born and raised here, others moved here to become part of Humboldt’s robust musical culture."

845-1125 / juliefulkerson@mac.com / Web site

Flynn Creek Circus: Adrift

Rohner Park / 4 p.m.

Flynn Creek Circus is back with an all new, better than ever show for 2018. This year's show features huge acrobatic stunts like never before! International award winning aerialists, acrobats, jugglers and more weave an extraordinary story while displaying tremendous skill mastery.

Web site

TBAM! Trinidad Bay Art & Music Festival

See Event Description / 8-10 p.m. / $30 / $200 Eight performances

"For the 30+ world-class classical musicians, TBAM is a homecoming. Many of them were born and raised here, others moved here to become part of Humboldt’s robust musical culture."

845-1125 / juliefulkerson@mac.com / Web site

SCRAP Artist in Residence Hunt

SCRAP Humboldt / midnight-11:59 p.m.

SCRAP Humboldt is seeking talented artists, who highlight the world of creative reuse in their art.

822-2452 / director@scraphumboldt.org / Web site

Easy Intertidal Exploration

Trinidad / 8-9:30 a.m. / Free

Explore the low tide at the Trinidad Pier during this slow-paced, easy access walk. The beach at Trinidad Pier is relatively easy to explore and we will have a beach wheelchair available for those who need it.

444-1397 / carol@trinidadcoastallandtrust.org / Web site

Trinidad Pier Beach Walk

See Event Description / 8-9:30 a.m. / Free

Explore low tide at the Trinidad Pier beach with this slow-paced, easy-access walk led by Humboldt State University emeritus zoology Professor John DeMartini.

677-2501 / carol@trinidadcoastallandtrust.org /

Redwood Empire BMX State Race Weekend

Redwood Empire BMX / 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Redwood Empire BMX holds the biggest race event of the year with our State Qualifying Championship race.

845-0094 / redwoodempirebmx1992@gmail.com / Web site

Steps to the Great Perfect: Dzogchen Mind Training

See Event Description / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / $225

This is a preliminary teaching on one of TIbet's highest teachings, Dzogchen. Taught by an amazing Tibetan teacher with over 9 years of advanced study, this teaching is graspable for beginners, with a depth that will benefit more advanced students.

296-3444 / info@ewamkusumling.com / Web site

Humboldt Hard Court Bike Polo

Highland Park / 1 p.m. / Free

Like horse polo minus the stable fees.

541-531-6671 / daryl_witmore@yahoo.com / Web site

Plays in the Park: The Legend of Young Merlin

Arcata Redwood Park / 2 p.m. / Free

The City of Arcata Recreation Division and North Coast Repertory Theatre and the Theatre Development Project, A DreamMaker Program of the Ink People Center for the Arts are proud to announce upcoming performances for Plays in the Park’s presentation of The Legend of Merlin.

822-7091 / northcoastrepertory@gmail.com / Web site

Trinidad Bay Art and Music Festival

Trinidad Town Hall / 2 p.m. / $30 / $200 Tickets for 8 Concert Series

For a second year, world-class musicians from Humboldt will be returning home to perform live concerts in this historic, intimate and extraordinary village, leaving you with lasting impressions.

845-1125 / juliefulkerson@mac.com / Web site

Plays in the Park: The Legend of Young Merlin

Arcata Redwood Park / 2-4 p.m. / Free

North Coast Repertory Theater (NCRT), in partnership with the Arcata Recreation Division, is proud to produce theater in the beautiful Redwood Park Stage Area in Arcata. Specializing in Shakespeare, free family shows and opera, Plays in the Park has quickly become a fixture of Arcata’s nightlife.

822-7091 / northcoastrepertory@gmail.com / Web site

Science Club at The MGC

See Event Description / 2:30-4 p.m. / $5

725-3300 / ecooper@ervmgc.com / Web site

Pokemon League

Nugames Eureka / 3-6 p.m. / $5

Come and play some games with fellow Pokemon Trainers.

497-6358 / nugamesonline@gmail.com / Web site

Alpaca Yoga

See Event Description / 5-6:15 p.m. / $120 / $30 Drop-In

Come join us for the unique experience of alpaca yoga! Visit with beautiful alpacas and rejuvenate with a yoga class! Yoga will be held right in the alpaca pasture so be sure to bring your camera or cell phone for a quick selfie!

alpacayoga@gmail.com / Web site

Daily Art Walk

The Black Faun Gallery / 5:30 p.m. / Free

Join us for a daily Art Walk as part of the Eureka Street Art Festival.

eurekastreetartfestival@gmail.com / Web site

Mike Watson (Sun RA Arkestra) plays with Medicine BAUL

See Event Description / 6 p.m. / Free

845-2391 / ishan@vernallis.com /

Adult Skate

Blue Lake Roller Rink / 6:30 p.m.

Sorry, kiddos. Sometimes you get in the way.

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

Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m.

When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.

668-9770 / Web site

Trinidad Bay Art and Music Festival

Trinidad Town Hall / 8 p.m. / $30 / $200 Tickets for 8 Concert Series

For a second year, world-class musicians from Humboldt will be returning home to perform live concerts in this historic, intimate and extraordinary village, leaving you with lasting impressions.

845-1125 / juliefulkerson@mac.com / Web site

G.O.A.T. Karaoke Night

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / Free / 21+

Sing, you!

630-5000 / info@miniplexevents.com / Web site

Sundaze

The Jam / 9 p.m. / 21+

House music.

822-5266 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre