3rd Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases

See Event Description / 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. / $439 / $839 Listener

540-709-1879 / infection@magnusconference.com /

CNPS Discounted Sales

Freshwater Farms Reserve / 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

In case you missed the North Coast Chapter, California Native Plant Society (CNPS) fall plant sale, they will be open for additional discounted sales at specific times during the month of October.

826-0259 / northcoastcnps@gmail.com / Web site

Humboldt Dash & Splash

Sequoia Humane Society / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / $20 / $10 Dash & Splash members

Canine dock diving.

845-2473 / Web site

Fortuna Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

See Event Description / 11 a.m.-6 p.m. / Free

Located at 1813 Eel River Drive in Fortuna, this year we’ve even got a CORN MAZE! Lots of pumpkin varieties for decorating, carving, and cooking! There will also be pigs and goats to pet.

890-6699 / Info@tableblufffarm.com / Web site

Far Out Farm Girl Pumpkin Patch

See Event Description / noon-5:30 p.m. / Free

We have a huge variety of awesome quality organic pumpkins and heirloom squash, thousands to choose from! Come take pictures in gamma’s house and the enchanted castle. Take 211 towards Ferndale, left on Coffeecreek rd. Go a block and a half and turn right into the field entrance.

Fe@faroutfarmgirl.com / Web site

Reel Genius Trivia at The Madrone Taphouse

The Madrone / 6-8 p.m. / Free

601-1606 / Partners@reelgeniustrivia.com / Web site

Chess: Washington Square Wednesdays

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 6-9 p.m. / Free

Chess! No Cover. Play for prizes, grab a beer. Talk shit while looking smart.

845-8864 / info@safvagehenrycomedy.com / Web site

Itasca, Sara Kei Duo, Widdershins

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 6 p.m. / $5 / $10 sliding scale / 21+

Itasca is the musical identity of L.A.-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Kayla Cohen. Expect both baroque, acid folk-inflected songcraft and deconstructive, textural sonics. Plus locals Sara Kei duo & Widdershins (ex- chamber fables 54)!

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

Sci-Fi Night: The Thing (1982)

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $5 / $9 Admission + Poster

"Don't miss our unique, custom curated pre-shows. Always themed to the movie and packed with behind-the-scenes footage, house-made trailers, movie trivia, obscure short films, and more. Retro-Gaming in the lobby!"

613-3030 / info@arcatatheatre.com / Web site

The Path to Sea Otter Reintroduction in Oregon

Six Rivers Masonic Lodge / 6:30-8 p.m. / Free

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Line Dancing in the Grand Theater Ballroom!

See Event Description / 6:30-9 p.m. / $10 / $15 Those who can afford $15 ;-) / $5 Those on a tight budget / 21+

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HBMS October Meeting with Lorelle Sherman

Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship / 7-9 p.m. / Free

hbmsnewsletter@gmail.com / Web site

Rockstar Karaoke

Central Station / 8-11:59 p.m. / Free / 21+

They will allow you to sing here.

839-2013 / centralstationtavern@gmail.com /

Comedy Open Mic

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / Free / 21+

Longest running comedy open mic between SF and Portland. Sign ups at 8:30 p.m. or so. "Comedians" get 5 minutes and a one minute light at 4 minutes. No Cover.

845-8864 / info@savagehenrycomedy.com / Web site