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Humboldt Latin Dance Festival

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 4-1 a.m. / $15 / $55 5-class Pass / $115 Door Price All-Access / $95 Online All-Access / 18+

This event features award winning instructors traveling to Arcata to teach 25+ workshops in Salsa, Bachata, Zouk and Cuban dances!

816-2809 / latindancehumboldt@gmail.com / Web site

Any One of Us: Words from Women in Prison

The Siren's Song Tavern / 7-9 p.m. / $12 / $10 Students / 18+

Collection of stories from the raw voices of fierceness and honesty written by the original 15 women combined with writing from women in prisons across the nation moving forward toward healing, understanding, and change.

496-9404 / vp24@humboldt.edu / Web site

The Big Lebowski

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7:30 p.m. / $5

"Nobody fucks with the Jesus."

613-3030 / Web site

Surrenderings: A Dance Concert

Gist Theater at HSU / 7:30 p.m. / $10 / $8 students/seniors

The Theatre, Film and Dance Department at Humboldt State University presents Surrenderings, an original dance concert created by students and faculty, in Gist Hall Theatre on campus for two weekends in April.

826-3928 / Web site

Jenny Scheinman's Kannapolis

Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 7:30-8:30 p.m. / $28 / $25 Playhouse members / $15 youth 12 and under

Conceived by local favorite and internationally acclaimed musician Jenny Scheinman, Kannapolis: A Moving Portrait brings together live music by Scheinman (fiddle/voice), Robbie Fulks (banjo/voice) and Robbie Gjersoe (guitars/voice) with Depression-era historical footage.

822-1575 / david@arcataplayhouse.org / Web site

The Winter's Tale

North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-10 p.m. / $18 / $16 Students/Seniors

Part tragedy, part fairy tale – Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is a story of jealousy, loss, love and redemption. With touches of magic, mystery, and one of Shakespeare’s most famous stage directions (exit pursued by bear), The Winter’s Tale will touch your heart!

442-6278 / northcoastrepertory@gmail.com / Web site

Smokey Joe's Cafe

Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $18

Musical revues return to Ferndale, and you’ve never seen a line-up like this! The songwriting careers of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller spanned rock and roll, R&B, soul, doo-wop, and romantic ballads, and 39 of their greatest hits will come together in one celebration of American music.

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Farm Shares

Bayside Park Farm & Garden / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $450

It’s time to secure your Summer Farm Share. The City of Arcata Parks and Recreation offers Farm Shares grown at Bayside Park Farm.

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

Leader-in-Training Summer Program

Arcata City Hall / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $15 / $80 5+ weeks non-resident / $16 non-resident / $75 5+ weeks

Teens, ages 13-17, become a Leader-In-Training (L.I.T.) and gain real life work experience and leadership skills, all while having fun in the sun! L.I.T.s work with 4-14 year-old campers, helping to plan and lead summer camp activities, field trips and more.

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

Power for the People: Therapeutic Energy Work for the Community

Arcata Healing Arts Center / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / $30

Do you want to expand your wellbeing, experience deep relaxation and accelerate your healing on all levels? Book a therapeutic energy work session at a deep discount!

630-5047 / katie@vibrant-way.com / Web site

Artists Howdy Emerson and Barbara Wright

Trinidad Art Gallery / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / Free

The Trinidad Art Gallery features two of its members, mosaic and glass artist Barbara Wright, and Celtic Harpist and painter Howdy Emerson.

677-3770 / trinidadgallery@gmail.com / Web site

Lowrider Hazy IPA Release

Eel River Brewing Company / 11 a.m.-11 p.m. / Free

Join us at the Pub at 5:30 p.m. for an interactive tasting of the newest addition to our Hazy By Nature series, the Lowrider IPA!

725-2739 / marketing@eelriverbrewing.com /

Pints for Nonprofits with free upcycling workshops

Arts and Drafts / 5-9 p.m. / Free / 21+

822-6918 / rhiannon@yournec.org /

History Conference keynote address

Humboldt State University / 5-7 p.m. / Free

826-3641 / histdept@humboldt.edu / Web site

Wild Otis

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

Local rawk!

668-4151 / Web site

Friday Night at the Refuge: Nest in Peace

Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge / 6-8 p.m. / Free

Enjoy a walk along the trail in the evening hours and a presentation entitled "Nest in Peace" with Joyce Melin.

733-5406 / denise_seeger@fws.gov / Web site

Laughy Hour

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 6-8 p.m. / Free / 18+

Evening comedy open mic.

845-8864 / editor@savagehenrymagazine.com / Web site

"Some Enchanted Evening" Gala

Fortuna River Lodge / 6 p.m. / $45

There will be silent, dutch and live auctions, dinner, dancing, balloon pops and more. Guests can come dressed in a ball gown, as a fairy tale character or in any attire that suits them.

682-6149 / Web site

Salsa Dance Lessons-All Levels

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 6-7:30 p.m. / $7 / 18+

Come by yourself or with a ton of friends! Humboldt county's most talented and professional salsa dance instructors will get your booty moving!

816-2809 / salsaatsix@gmail.com / Web site

Friend of the Young Child

Bayside Grange / 6-8 p.m. / Free

Music, snacks, silent auction! Join us in recognizing outstanding individuals in our community for their work with young children. Bring your family and friends, children are welcome!

834-4677 / kristi.alberti.valles@gmail.com / Web site

Blue Lotus Jazz

Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m. / Free

Jazz on the patio.

677-0230 / davewilsonguitarist@yahoo.com / Web site

Michael Dayvid

The Madrone / 7-9 p.m. / Free

A solo singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer/arranger, and entertainer, Michael Dayvid is the world's premiere adventure folk artist.

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Guys and Dolls

Arcata High School / 7 p.m. / $15 / $15 General / $12 Students and seniors / $8 General Admission, opening night / $5 Students and seniors, opening night

Arcata Arts Institute presents the Broadway classic “Guys and Dolls”, winner of the Tony award for best musical and best musical revival.

825-2401 / Web site

Bolus Bolus/Bruce Taylor

Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge / 8-11 p.m. / 21+

444-3344 / specialevents.eaglehouse@gmail.com / Web site

HSU Composers Concert

Fulkerson Recital Hall / 8-10 p.m. / $5 HSU Students with ID / $5 Child / $10 General

826-3928 / mus@humboldt.edu / Web site

Ghost Program

SpeakEasy / 8:30 p.m. / 21+

Gettin' down in Opera Alley.

444-2244 / Web site

Dr. Squid

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

"Dr Squid is Humboldt County's hottest dance band."

733-9644 / kylehudson@bearrivercasino.com / Web site

The Undercovers

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

It's a cover band!

668-9770 / Web site

Return of Couture

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $10 / 18+

Former Humboldt comedian James Couture returns from the Mitten of Michigan to hit the club stage. With him from Michigan is Louis D. Michael. Nando Molina, Dutch Savage and Trevor Lockwood open.

845-8864 / editor@savagehenrymagazine.com / Web site

The Undercovers

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

Humboldt's hardest working cover band.

668-9770 / Web site

Lone Star Junction

Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m.

Lone Star Junction IS Humboldt County Outlaw Country. LSJ plays a mix of country outlaw classics and original songs.

826-2739 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre