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SATURDAY LOWDOWN: Deana Carter! The Beach Boys! Fleetwood Macrame! More!

It's a Humboldt Saturday packed with tribute acts celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd and The Beach Boys -- oops, one of those is the real thing! What a world. Meanwhile, over at Blue Lake Casino, '90s country music superstar Deana Carter is sure to get the crowd singin'. (Surely, you remember the tune featured in the clip above, no?)

Details on those shows and more in your Saturday Lowdown below.

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Walk

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

Bring your binoculars and meet trip leader Dan Greaney at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata for incredible views of Humboldt Bay, easy-to-walk trails, and a great diversity of birdlife.

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Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

Arcata Plaza / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

Music schedule inside. The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.

info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org / Web site

Walking Tour of the SAMSIP Project Area

Arcata Community Center / 9 a.m.-noon / Free

The City of Arcata is hosting a walking tour for the South Arcata Multimodal Safety Improvement Plan (SAMSIP).

825-2128 / engineering@cityofarcata.org / Web site

Children's Author Festival

Humboldt County Library / 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Between October 17 and 19, the beloved author festival will be sending twenty-five acclaimed authors to schools across the county and bringing them together for a public book sale and autograph signing party at the Eureka Branch of the Humboldt County Library.

269-1900 / Web site

Mike Craghead Carves Pumpkins

Organic Matters Ranch / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. / Free

Meet-and-greet (or point-and-laugh) Mike Craghead as he removes the non-weird parts of pumpkins until only the super-weird stuff is left over!

407-3276 / mike@mikecraghead.com / Web site

Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

See Event Description / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

The Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.

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

Pottery Painting Workshop

The Makers' Space / 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / $45

New to ceramics? No worries! Try out three easy techniques for painting ceramic pottery.

382-2427 / seagoatmakerspace@gmail.com / Web site

Community Mask Making Workshop

Dell'Arte / 11 a.m.-noon / $10 / $25 sliding scale

Under the guidance of professional mask maker Tony Fuemmeler of Dell'Arte International, use everyday items and upcycled materials to create a fun mask for Halloween and beyond!

502-2276 / schooladmin@dellarte.com / Web site

Haunted Museum

Redwood Discovery Museum / noon-4 p.m. / $5 / $3 members / Free kids under 12

Spooky (but not too spooky) event with food trucks, face painting, exploding pumpkins and all your favorite museum exhibits dressed up for Halloween!

443-9694 / info@discovery-museum.org / Web site

Haunted Museum

Redwood Discovery Museum / noon-4 p.m. / $4 / $25 family pass (non-members) / $20 family pass (members) / $5 adult non-members / $4 children 3-12 and museum members

The Discovery Museum will be transforming into a walk-through spooky interactive Halloween experience suitable for all ages!

443-9694 / info@discovery-museum.org / Web site

WNBA Finals Watch Party

See Event Description / noon-8 p.m. / Free / 21+

Minnesota Lynx take on the New York Liberty.

613-0732 / thesummittsportsbook@gmail.com / Web site

Community Mask Making Workshop

Dell'Arte / 1-5 p.m. / $10 / $25 sliding scale

Under the guidance of professional mask maker Tony Fuemmeler of Dell'Arte International, use everyday items and upcycled materials to create a fun mask for Halloween and beyond!

502-2276 / schooladmin@dellarte.com / Web site

Third Annual Halloween Block Party

Logger Bar / 2-7 p.m. / Free

Food trucks, 40 artisan vendors, a costume contest, live performances, DJs, and more.

209-614-0108 / bluelakeblockparties@gmail.com / Web site

Playdates in the Park

See Event Description / 2-4 p.m. / Free

Playdates in the Park offers a safe and comfortable place for families to meet and share parenting and play experiences with children birth to five years.

822-7091 / Web site

Monster Mash Ball & Costume Paddle

Woodley Island Marina / 2-10 p.m. / $10

Join the costume paddle, or the party, or both! Proceeds benefit the Redwood Rafters, Humboldt's youth whitewater rafting team, as they train for regional, national, and international competitions.

Redwoodrafters@gmail.com / Web site

Community Grief Tending Art Ritual

Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship / 2-5 p.m. / Free

We will then begin with orienting our intentions and to Francis Weller’s five gates of grief.

connect@huuf.org / Web site

The Beach Boys at Lumberjack Weekend Block Party

Cal Poly Humboldt / 4 p.m.

From their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction to the release of timeless albums like Pet Sounds, The Beach Boys continue to captivate audiences. They will be followed by a dazzling drone show by Skyworx!

Duchess Burlesque: Bloody Kisses

The Old Steeple / 5:30 p.m. / $20 / $50 VIP / 21+

A night of theatrical, classic Burlesque inspired by the novels of Anne Rice. A unique experience as never seen before.

530-305-5154 / Duchessburlesquepresents@gmail.com / Web site

Band of Brothers

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

Enjoy rock and a bit of Americana as well as a handful of originals songs and covers.

668-4151 / Web site

Humboldt Roller Derby's Nightmare on Wheels

Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 6-10 p.m. / $12

Game One: HRD's Spookiest Undead Expo, Black vs. White! Game Two: HRD vs. returning rivals, Cherry City Roller Derby! Come creep us out in your howling gowns and creepy-crawly suits for a COSTUME CONTEST at half-time!

Info@humboldtrollerderby.com / Web site

Irie Rockerz

Gyppo Ale Mill / 6-8 p.m. / Free

"Irie Rockerz, the Northern California trio, is not just a band; they're a musical journey that intertwines Reggae, Rock, R&B, and Hip-Hop with the cultural tapestry of Humboldt County and Jamaica."

223-3443 / family@gyppo.com / Web site

Scream-A-Torium SCAREGROUNDS

See Event Description / 6-10:30 p.m. / $30 / $20 General Admission Thursday Bargin Night / $20 13+ / $50 VIP / $10 Grounds Only (No haunt addmision) / 18+

466-7414 / screamatoriumhaunt@gmail.com / Web site

Skeleton Skate Night

Blue Lake Roller Rink / 6-9 p.m. / $5

First 20 skaters get a free concession ticket with admission.

668-5932 / parksdirector@bluelake.ca.gov / Web site

Humboldt Roller Derby Broadcast

KZZH, 96.7 FM / 6-10 p.m. / Free

Derby... on the radio!

443-9352 / kzzh@accesshumboldt.net / Web site

A Banjo Makes 3

Gyppo Ale Mill / 6-8 p.m. / Free

Enjoy their energetic performance as they bring the spirit of Bluegrass to Shelter Cove.

223-3443 / family@gyppo.com / Web site

Dead Acres

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 6-10 p.m. / $20 / $10 kids 12 and under

The haunted maze at Dead Acres is coming to Blue Lake Casino for three weekends in October, plus Halloween night! This thrilling experience is scary fun for all ages, though it might be a bit too intense for the little ones.

668-9770 / Web site

Mateel 45

Mateel Community Center / 6 p.m.-midnight / $15 / $10 Members

Celebrating 45 years of the Mateel Community Center stewardship and longevity in the community with music by Los Rakas.

923-3368 / office@mateel.org / Web site

Scared of the Ocean Tour

Synapsis / 7 p.m. / $10 / Free No one turned away.

616-3104 / muppet33@gmail.com / Web site

Deana Carter

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 7 p.m. / $35 / 21+

Anchored by the dreamy, debut super-hit, ”Strawberry Wine,” Carter showcased her own blend of country and retro-rock, sprinkled with the folksy singer/songwriter qualities that have garnered Carter well-deserved, lasting respect, and wide acclaim.

825-1077 / acuevas@bluelakecasino.com / Web site

The Secret Society of Silly Things

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 7-8:30 p.m. / $10

Join us live Saturday, October 19th for a night of unhinged hilarity of the improvisational variety featuring local comedy legends from On The Spot and Savage Henry!

845-8864 / Web site

The Haunted Rail Tour

Timber Heritage Samoa Shops / 7-11 p.m. / $25 / $20 Seniors, Students, Veterans

The Haunted Rail Tour Returns! This time with a haunted house, a historic guided train tour, an escape room, fair games, a trolley ride, movies, live shows, and fun themed nights.

499-8481 / hauntedrailtour@gmail.com / Web site

Cal Poly Humboldt Wind Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra

Fulkerson Recital Hall / 7:30 p.m. / $15 / Free Cal Poly Students with ID / $5 Children

The ensemble will perform Overture in Bb by Caesar Giovannini. Overture in B-flat is a spirited composition written in a contemporary manner and in one tempo throughout.

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

Loud Neighbors Brass Band, Safety Corridor

Kaptain's Quarters / 8-11 p.m. / Free

Come party Nawlins’ style with some brass jams!

798-1273 / Web site

Highway Bound

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

Highway Bound hails from Southern Oregon; they bring a robust country music repertoire with an emphasis on Shania Twain material.

668-9770 / Web site

Comedian Marc Maple

See Event Description / 8-9:30 p.m. / $10

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-11 p.m. / $18 Student/Senior / $20 General

Sweeney Todd returns to London after being wrongfully imprisoned for years, only to discover the life he knew is now gone. To get his revenge he partners with a lowly pie shop owner to make meat pies out of murder most foul!

268-0175 / northcoastrepertory@gmail.com / Web site

Fleetwood Macrame

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8 p.m. / $28

"What began as a simple exercise in fun has turned into an awe inspiring live experience complete with show stopping renditions of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits."

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

Andy Iwancio

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15

"Andy is a transgender gal comedian from Seattle who waxes poetics on being transgender, growing boobs, and then, subsequently, shaking those boobs because of her epilepsy. So, all of that, plus puns."

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Makenu, HisPanic! at the Disco

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $10 / 21+

Local favorites Makenu kicking off their tour with a party en el Chivo! Featuring deejays HisPanic! at the Disco bringing the dance floor vibes all night.

630-5000 / Web site

Money

Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $15 / $10 adv. / 21+

A night of Pink Floyd classic 70's quartet style.

826-2739 / Web site

Braturday Night Live

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $5

Savage Henry's Saturday late show produced and hosted by Brandy Lara and Evan Vest.

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Noir

The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+

Noir, the lovely blues and swing jazz and a favorite of many Basement fans, is holding it down on Saturday night!

230-6451 / info@basementarcata.com / Web site

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