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FOURTH of JULY LOWDOWN: Here are the Places Your Dog Will Hate

Yay. America. 

Scroll your Lowdown below so you'll know the best places to eat meat and watch things explode. Of course, the main Humboldt temptation will be the fireworks show along the Eureka Waterfront, so be sure to check out LoCO's July Fourth glass-half-full weather report before you go to the trouble. 

Other than that, try not to blow a finger off. Or, actually, do what you want. It's a free country. 

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Katherine McCaughey Fourth of July 5K Fun Run

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary / 9:30 a.m.

Six Rivers Running Club presents the 21st annual event honoring an Arcata runner. Benefits AHS runner's scholarship. Prizes for winners and for fun.

826-1059 /

Fourth of July Parade

Main Street, Ferndale / 10 a.m.

Ferndale volunteer firefighters celebrate independence with engine rides for kids from 10 a.m. to noon, and a parade down Main Street.

Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks

Old Town Eureka / 10 a.m.

The heart of Eureka will be packed with more than 100 vendors, live music on two stages, classic cars, kids' activities and firetrucks. The fireworks display starts over the bay at 10 p.m.

Arcata Fourth of July Jubilee

Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.

Skate ramps, a dunk tank, puppet shows, spin art, kids zumba, breakdancing, latin dancing, hula hoops, face painting, wax hands, a bounce house and much more!

Humboldt Crabs vs. Solano Mudcats

Arcata Ball Park / 7 p.m. / $9

Your hometown heroes whoop up on some other lesser team. Peanuts, crackerjacks, etc.

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SoHum Fourth of July Fireworks Show

Benbow Lake State Rec. Area / 9:30 p.m.

Barbecue up something that tastes like freedom all day at the SRA. Fireworks around 9:30 p.m.

Neighborhood Watch/Shop with a Cop Succulent Sale

Old Town Eureka / 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The green thumb team will be selling succulents arranged by Jerrie Bartley and Suzie Owsley.

July 4th Shelter Cove Art and Craft Show

Shelter Cove Community Clubhouse / noon-6 a.m. / Free

Local Artisans sell their handmade, original designs.

619-990-8346 /

Children's Summer Lunch Program

See Event Description / noon-2 p.m. / Free / $None Children 18 years and under

June 18th marks the start of Food for People’s Children’s Summer Lunch Program, providing a free lunch’s for children on summer weekdays at different county-wide sites.

445-3166 / csmith@foodforpeople.org / Web site

Aber Miller

Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m.

Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.

677-0230 / Web site

Magic The Gathering: Brawl Night!

Nugames Eureka / 6-9 p.m. / $5

Dominaria is here and we're ready for Multiplayer Brawl.

497-6358 / nugamesonline@gmail.com / Web site

Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino)

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 7:15-8:15 p.m. / $7 / $40 6 week series

Salsa rueda is a circle of couples dancing changing partners to patterns called out in Spanish or shown with hand signals. Sponsored by Humboldt Folk Dancers.

496-6189 / jacaronda@suddenlink.net / Web site

Ultra Secret Wednesdays

SpeakEasy / 8-11 p.m.

Queer night with alt-jazz house band LD51!

444-2244 / Web site

Rockstar Karaoke

Central Station / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

839-2013 /

Karaoke

Vista Del Mar / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Provided by Lightning Boom productions.

443-3770 / vistadelmarbar@gmail.com /

Rude Lion Sound

Toby and Jacks / 10 p.m. / 21+

Were you just thinking, "Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?" Here it is!

Whomp Wednesday

The Jam / 10 p.m. / 21+

whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp.

822-5266 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre