St. Innocent Orthodox Church
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
This popular “Taste of Orthodoxy” annual event will once again feature local ethnic band Chubritza together with a variety of Central European and Greek food booths.
443-2099 /
frlaurent@eurekafirstchurch.com /
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Mateel Community Center
/ noon-midnight
/ $25
/ $20 adv.
Bands on this year’s lineup include Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, T Sisters, Miss Lonely Hearts, Wicklow Atwater, April Moore & Ranch Party, Lone Star Junction, Way Out West, Back To The Hill and more!
923-3368 /
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Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ $60 Non-member at the door
/ $50 Members at the door
/ $50 Advance non-member price
/ $40 Advance member price
Imagine spending an afternoon gazing out at the ocean, sipping on local wines and nibbling locally made cheeses, barbecued oysters and other tasty treats. Now add good friends, live music by Bells of the Levee, a wine pull and fabulous auction items, all in support of a good cause.
444-1397 /
jessah@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Outer Space
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $6
An evening of metal for future shredders! Frequency Shift and Cross Oceans of Arcata to raise money for the Pacific Union Elementary School Music Program.
601-4351 /
Mrb883@humboldt.edu /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 7:30 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
"Creepy Crawler Presents a Saturday night of torriential sound."
442-8778 /
thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com /
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The Sanctuary
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $5
/ $25 sliding scale
Come to the Arcata premiere of The Monster Women's "Lost at Sea," a music video by Violet Crabtree! The new video is a dreamy under the sea fantasy in stop-motion, animated with clay, paper and found objects. Colorful, ultra-femme, and waaaay too cute!
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ $22 Gala Opening Night (9/9)
/ $17 Friday/Saturday/Matinees
/ $10 Previews and Thursdays
/ 18+
Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! Not Snow White and her posse of princesses in this hilariously risqué musical that’s anything but Grimm.
443-7688 /
boxoffice@redwoodcurtain.com /
Web site
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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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $15
Some of Humboldt's finest musicians return to the Arcata Playhouse for a repeat performance of a celebration of the music of Paul Simon, spanning his career from his early days with Art Garfunkel through his forays into South African and Afro-Brazilian influenced music.
822-1575 /
joel@asis.com /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $39
"BeauSoleil’s high-spirited Cajun-French sound is some of the most joyous music you’re going to hear. This irresistibly eclectic band mixes traditional, centuriesold two-steps and waltzes with everything from Zydeco to New Orleans jazz in an ultra-spicy musical gumbo."
826-3928 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $25
/ 21+
"Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Two nights!"
826-2739 /
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See Event Description
/ midnight-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free Anyone
The deadline for submissions to the Fall issue of HSU's multilingual Toyon Literary Magazine is September 30th.
209-648-8039 /
meganlombardo@yahoo.com /
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Humboldt State University Founders Hall
/ 8:30-4:30 a.m.
/ $75
/ $40 HSU or CR current students
/ $65 BTSA, CATE, RWP TC
/ $75 general
/ 18+
Keynote: Amy K. Conley, English Teacher, Fortuna High School Author of: Teachers, Mindset, Motivation and Mastery Research Translated to K-12 Practices.
826-5109 /
rwp@humboldt.edu /
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See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-noon
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering at Humboldt Bay NWR. Help prepare the Hunt Blinds for the upcoming Waterfowl Hunt Season.
The Farm Store
/ 9-5:30 a.m.
/ Free
This weekend marks the kickoff of The Farm Store’s customer appreciation week!
443-7397 /
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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $165
/ $150 HSU Students
Come experience two full exhilarating days at gorgeous Big Lagoon and learn to harness the wind.
443-4222 /
hbac@humboldt.edu /
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Kneeland
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $290
Drubchöd literally “accomplishment offering,” is a form of intensive group practice that epitomizes the depth, power, and precision of the Vajrayana, drawing together the entire range of its skillful methods—mystical, ritual, and artistic.
296-3444 /
info@ewamkusumling.com /
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Wharfinger Building
/ 9:30-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
The Humboldt Bay Harbor District is finalizing the Humboldt Bay Eelgrass Comprehensive Management Plan.
443-0801 /
districtplanner@humboldtbay.org /
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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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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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Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
/ $50
/ $40 HSU Students
This course focuses on rescue and safety skills that no paddler should be without.
443-4222 /
hbac@humboldt.edu /
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Samoa Cook House
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ Free
Two Humboldt County organizations will benefit from a fund raiser in October in which a contributor receives a professional photograph of their dog. Photographer Jack Hopkins of Eureka is donating his time and talent to photograph your dog in his studio for $95.
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 2-7 p.m.
/ Free
Local DJ, DJ J Dub will be spinning records from his personal vinyl collection.
839-7580 /
musicbooking@sixriversbrewery.com /
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Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
Local funk/soul/R&B band.
839-7580 /
musicbooking@sixriversbrewery.com /
Web site
The Griffin
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
Bring your sexy M.F. sexy and groove to R&B, hip hop and soul tunes!