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SATURDAY LOWDOWN: Sure, It's a Tribute Band...

... but even your black, cynical heart has to admit that Super Diamond -- the Neil Diamond tribute band that will power through "Sweet Caroline," "America, and "Cherry Cherry," among other hits at Blue Lake Casino on Saturday night -- looks like a wholesome joygasm. Ba ba ba! 

But, of course, if you're not sold you have a whole Lowdown-worth of options you can scroll below.

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Families Belong Together March

Madaket Plaza / 10 a.m.

Hundreds of thousands of people in cities across the country are expected to march Saturday as part of Families Belong Together, a protest of the family separations carried out by the Trump administration at the U.S./Mexico border.

Irie Rockers at Arcata Farmers' Market

Arcata Plaza / 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. / Free

The Irie Rockers blends an eclectic mix of RnB, Rock, Funk, Hip Hop, and Electronica centered around a powerful reggae core.

441-9999 / info@humfarm.org / Web site

Shoshanna's First Annual Fairy Festival & Twilight Ball

Arcata Plaza / 3-10 p.m.

Fairies, elves, dragons and all magical folks are welcome to celebrate summer on the Arcata Plaza for the first ever Arcata Fairy Festival!

822-4500 / arcatamainstreet@gmail.com / Web site

All Seasons Orchestra Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Trinidad Town Hall / 3-5 p.m. / Free

Saturday’s concert features Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major with soloist Aurora Pitts. The concert also includes Beethoven’s Egmont Overture.

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

Humboldt Crabs vs. California Expos

Arcata Ball Park / 7 p.m. / $9

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

Web site

Ruzzante Comes Home From The War

Dell'Arte / 8 p.m. / $18 / $12 kids 12 and under / $15 students/seniors

The War is over. Three soldiers return home after years of fighting to find that their home has completely changed; no one really knows them anymore and they don’t know themselves outside of being soldiers.

The Lalas Burlesque

Bear River Casino Resort / 8-11 p.m. / $95 Table for 4 / $50 Cocktail Table for 2 / 21+

The Lalas was created by celebrity choreographer Erin Lamont, and features THE most elite working female professional dancers working in the film and entertainment industry in Los Angeles.

298-0632 / kylehudson@bearrivercasino.com / Web site

Red Light in Blue Lake: An Adult Cabaret

Carlo Theatre (Dell'Arte) / 8 p.m. / $20 / $25 At-The-Door / 18+

The Mad River Festival’s tantalizing, late night adults-only cabaret featuring a dazzling array of acts by the award-winning Dell’Arte Company.

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

Super Diamond

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8-9:30 p.m. / $22.50 / $40 VIP / $27.50 Day of / 21+

Neil Diamond tribute band returns! Dress up in '70s clothes or sequins!

877-252-2946 / info@bluelakecasino.com / Web site

Barn Fire, Dead Bird Son

Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m.

A gritty low down twist of that classic 50s and 70s country sound. A blend of ripping upbeat originals and covers from Waylon to Owens. We welcome you to dance your butts off with the premiere of our newest member playing guitar.

826-2739 / Web site

Arcata Marsh Guided Bird Walk

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary / 8:30-11 a.m. / Free

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

Web site

Public Nerf Games

Arcata Community Center / 9-10:30 a.m. / $5

Join us at Arcata Community Center for a morning of exciting Nerf games!

599-9455 / HumboldtNerfEvents@gmail.com / Web site

Gentle Yoga

Om Shala Yoga / 9-10:20 a.m.

A restful calming class including breathing, gentle movements, passive and supported poses.

825-9642 / info@omshalayoga.com / Web site

Blue Lake Birding Field Trip

Blue Lake / 9 a.m.-noon / Free

Join Redwood Region Audubon Society on a field trip in Blue Lake.

202-288-5174 / Web site

Introduction to Surfing

Center Activities, HSU Campus / 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. / $80 / $65 HSU Students

This course offers participants the opportunity to safely learn and enjoy the sport of surfing!

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

Alchemy Distillery open house

Alchemy Distillery / 2-7 p.m. / Free

822-8013 / alchemydistillery@gmail.com / Web site

Dr. A.J. Swaboda

Faith Center Foursquare Church / 6-7:15 p.m. / Free

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

Live Music! The Oyster Baes with The Passersby

Papa Wheelies Pub / 7:30 p.m.-midnight / Free

630-5084 / papawheeliespub@gmail.com / Web site

Indigenous

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+

South Dakota-based Blues/Rock group Indigenous returns to the Wave!

668-9770 / Web site

The Dell’Arte Company Presents: Ruzzante Comes Home From The War

Rooney Amphitheatre (Dell'Arte) / 8 p.m. / $18 / $12 Kids / $15 Senior/Student

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

Blase & The Stellar Jays

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

Dance the night away.

826-7222 / Web site

Tyger Byle

Logger Bar / 9-11:59 p.m. / Free / 21+

Tyger Byle returns to the Logger Bar with their mix of acoustic Americana.

908-337-9921 / jw2311@humboldt.edu / Web site

Willows Edge

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

839-2013 /

Dead Bird Son / Barn Fire

Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 18+

826-2739 / Web site

Sexy MF Saturday

The Griffin / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / Free / 21+

With L Boogie.

825-1755 / Web site

Indigenous

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

South Dakota-based Blues/Rock group.

877-252-2946 / info@bluelakecasino.com / Web site

Karaoke

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

How could this be a bad idea?

Rocker Saturday's: Reggae Night

The Jam / 9:29 p.m.

822-5266 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre