If you are a fan of government-subsidized outdoor tunes -- and who isn't!? -- then you may be pumped to know that this Thursday marks the return of the Eureka Summer Concert Series, 10 weeks of free, possibly-but-no-promises sun-enhanced evening shows down at the foot of C Street at Madaket Plaza. You are cleared to get down, Eureka. First up: June 16th's kickoff event will feature the R&B of road dogs The Fargo Brothers. Can't make it? Here's who else you can boogie to this year.
Blondies Food and Drink
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ Free
It's legendary. Come be legendary. And doesn't it feel good to be heard. Sing, Dance, yodel, poetry... This is where all the magic happens.
822-3453 /
blondiesfoodanddrink@gmail.com /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 5:30-7 p.m.
/ $100 Sponsor someone
/ $50 Actual price to attend
/ $25 Income based
/ Free Income based
Power Moves. Explore group power dynamics, unlearn toxic patterns, and move toward healthy, joyful empowerment for ourselves and our communities.
442-6278 /
James@Openartgroup.org /
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Madaket Plaza
/ 6-8 p.m.
Head down to Eureka's waterfront to enjoy R&B with Fargo Brothers.
eurekamainstreet@ci.eureka.ca.gov /
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Scotia Lodge
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
General trivia, fun for everyone. Free to play. Win prizes. Max 7 per team.
601-1606 /
Partners@reelgeniustrivia.com /
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Humboldt County
/ 6 p.m.
COMPLETE LIST OF EVENTS AT THIS LINK. This Juneteenth celebration is an all day, community wide, event celebrating freedom, diversity and community. The event features local Black, venders, workshop facilitators, music, performances and informational Knowledge for Power sessions.
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Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
Watch your hometown heroes whoop up some lesser team! Founded in 1945, the Humboldt Crabs are the oldest, continuously-operated, collegiate, independent, wood-bat, summer baseball team in the country.
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
"Our stage is open and our mic is on. Add your performance to our open mic."
798-1030 /
sirensongbar@gmail.com /
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