Arcata Plaza
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free volunteer artists
/ $225 Sponsor a Large Square
/ $125 Sponsor a Small Square
The sidewalk surrounding the plaza is transformed into a gallery of art with a riot of color! This benefit for Northcoast Children's Services is supported by local businesses that sponsor an artist by making a donation of $125 or $225 for a square of sidewalk art.
822-7206 /
info@ncsheadstart.org /
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Christie's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $6
/ $3 12 and under
Come and see the jousting knights' crashing lances and the horse archers shooting their flying arrows. Fine Medieval Minstrels Joanne Rand, Good Company, Jeff Kelley of the Vanishing Pints, Bandoloko, the bedazzling Desert Lillies Bazaar Belly Dancers will play for your enjoyment.
825-8804 /
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Fiesty Dog Orchard
/ noon-2 a.m.
A fundraiser for the Redcrest Volunteer Fire Department. A day and night of music, food, games and community.
510-926-2901 /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 5-6:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ 21+
This acclaimed new doc tells the story of a profound, essential, and, until now, missing chapter in the history of American music: the Indigenous influence. Featuring music icons like Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Charley Patton and more.
630-5000 /
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Humboldt County
/ 5 p.m.
/ $35
Three days. Over 100 comedians. Multiple venues. Savage Henry Magazine has once again pulled back the Redwood Curtain to allow in hilarious folk from all over the United States.
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Madaket Plaza
/ 6-8 p.m.
The Kid Walk is CASA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, where Kid Walk teams compete to raise as much money as they can to help local foster kids, then come together for a one-mile superhero costume walk during Arts Alive in October.
The Black Faun Gallery
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Joint show "The Unseen Works" featuring pieces from Orr Marshall's early artistic career, and first-time showings of Fukiko Oguchi Marshall's abstract paintings.
798-6207 /
violet.blackfaunart@gmail.com /
Eureka Theater
/ 7-9 p.m.
Hear Eureka Books’ own Amy Stewart at the Eureka Theater talking about her newest release, Miss Kopp’s Midnight Confessions, the third novel in the extraordinary journey into the real lives of the forgotten but fabulous Kopp sisters.
442-2970 /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ $8
/ 21+
"It's set in Willits, it's got '80s action star Dolph Lundgren, a scruffy drifter named Opossum played by one of the Culkin brothers, meth-addicted weed farmers, an "ominous convenience store clerk" obsessed with Bigfoot, unlucky teens just looking for some hot springs, and maybe even aliens."
630-5000 /
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The Sanctuary
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $15
Stories and music by Jeff DeMark, Vinny Peloso, Tim Breed, Susan Dambroff, Tobin Randrol, Bob Davis, Jim Steinberg. Music by Inscrutable Rabbit to benefit Humboldt Mediation Services.
jeffdemark@gmail.com /
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Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 8 p.m.
/ $39
/ $49 premium
/ 21+
With over 7 million albums sold, 3 Grammy nominations, multiple awards and hits like "God Blessed Texas", "First Time for Everything" and "Kick a Little."
800-684-2464 /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $27
/ $25 members
/ $25 students
"Americana powerhouse vocal trio Red Molly returns to the Arcata Playhouse. The band is known for their gorgeous harmonies, crisp musicianship, infectious songwriting, and warm, engaging stage presence."
822-1575 /
thearcataplayhouse@gmail.com /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ $16
/ $13 Students / Seniors
"A comedy about chaos, mathematics, sex, and the death of the universe."
442-6278 /
northcoastrepertory@gmail.com /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.-midnight
/ $15
/ 21+
John Kadlecik is a singer, songwriter, and musician who can play most string instruments but is primarily known for being a guitar-slinging sideman to Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir in the band Furthur.
826-2739 /
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Sequoia Conference Center
/ 6-8 a.m.
/ $40
/ 21+
Charlie combines a hilarious British wit, a keen knowledge about beer, and a promise of a really fun evening in support of a good cause.
498-2917 /
jritter@nohum.k12.ca.us /
Elk River Access Area, Hikshari' Trail
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Humboldt Baykeeper will host a free kayak tour on Elk River, beginning with a short guided walk along the Hikshari' Trail in Eureka.
Pacific Union School
/ 10-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
In partnership with the City of Arcata Recreation and Humboldt State University, Special Olympics offers a fun opportunity, the Young Athletes Program.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Become a part of the Friends of the Dunes Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team and learn how to participate in drop-in restoration at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center.
444-1397 /
jess@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Arcata Library
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
This sale features books and media for all ages and interests, including a collection of works in Japanese.
822-5954 /
arcatalibraryfriends@gmail.com /
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D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $25
/ $30 non-resident
The Arcata Recreation Division and the All Seasons Orchestra invites you to get involved with this community orchestra. All Season Orchestra, open to all ages, offers seasonal performance opportunities throughout the year which are a pivotal part of this orchestra.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Jefferson Community Center
/ 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Join AHHA, the homeless, advocates, and the wider community in planning and acting to manifest safe, warm and dry affordable homeless villages.
267-4035 /
ahha.humco@gmail.com /
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Healy Senior Center
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ $6
/ $3 Kids under 10
Pick up entries at Signature Coffee Redway, Healy Senior Center Redway, or Ferndale Pie Company Ferndale.
923-2399 /
healyseniorcenter@gmail.com /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 4:30-7:30 p.m.
/ $45
/ $35 HSU Students
Come join us for this popular evening paddle and catch a peek of the evening skies from Humboldt Bay!
443-4222 /
hbac@humboldt.edu /
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Orick Community Hall
/ 5 p.m.
Orick Chamber of Commerce and the Community of Orick invite everyone to a benefit for one of our most beloved town members.
488-5741 /
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Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka's monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.
The Fuzion
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
This is a place where you can check out amazing local artists, musicians and businesses that don't traditionally have a presence in Old Town, Eureka.
345-1040 /
hello@thefuzion.com /
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Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
Performing over 100 shows a year, Brad has become known as a smokin' hot Blues player who can rock the house all night long with the best of them.
733-9644 /
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Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 9:30-11:30 p.m.
‘Kinetic Kouture: Fashion with a Re-Purpose' is a fashion show combining creative reuse of materials and haute couture into an evening of runway fashion and fun.
442-0278 /
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