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The Humboldt Folklife Festival Kicks Off Today; 8 Days of Music in Blue Lake

For the next eight days, the fine folks of the Humboldt Folklife Society would once again like to cram as much local music into your ears as you’ll let them during their annual Humboldt Folklife FestivalSo’s you don’t get lost, let the Lowdown provide you a brief synopsis of what to expect each night.

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Lost Coast Kennel Club Dog Shows

Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. / Free / $5 parking

The Lost Coast Kennel Club hosts its 18th Annual AKC dog shows including 3 days of conformation, obedience, and rally at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds.

498-0706 / cathlynwright@hotmail.com / Web site

Humboldt Folklife Festival Kickoff

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 1 p.m.

A free day of music to launch the 2018 Humboldt Folklife Festival! Performances from Psychedelvis and the Rounders, LaPatinas and That Buckin' Stringband.

668-4151 / Web site

Humboldt Crabs vs. Walnut Creek Crawdads

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

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

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The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler

Redwood Curtain Theatre / 8 p.m. / $17 / $10 Thursdays / $22 7/7 gala opening

"Beginning immediately after Henrik Ibsen’s classic ends, this hilarious romp finds Hedda Gabler mired in an alternative hell: a place where death is only possible when a fictional character is forgotten by the real-life public."

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Eli and the Bear

Carlo Theatre (Dell'Arte) / 8 p.m. / $12 / $8 Kids / $10 Senior/Student

Created and performed by Rebecca Finney (USA), Laura Muñoz (Spain) and Tushar Mathew (India).

668-5663 / tushar@dellarte.com / Web site

Rag Doll Revue presents...Anything Goes!

Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / 21+

Featuring ALL your favorite dolls: Stevie Di'Luxe, Jessica Pow, Lulu Fatale, Maddie Zass, Rosie Royale, Mama T, Megan, D'Arcy, Dyke Van Dick, Andy Rogynous. Hosted by Jamie Bondage

826-2739 / Web site

The Stallions

The Jam / 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / 21+

Submitted: "The Stallions play songs by Ween. It’s good wholesome music to ball by. Everyone gets laid at a Stallions show. Everyone."

822-5266 / Web site

Boot Camp and Beer

Six Rivers Brewery / 10-11:30 a.m.

Fit Nor Cal Trainer Andy Salatnay will lead a 50 minute Boot Camp Class, followed by a post workout beer!

839-7580 / friends@sixriversbrewery.com / Web site

Wildwood Days Festival

Rio Dell Firemen's Park / 10 a.m.-11 p.m. / $15 Firemens BBQ

764-3329 / riodellwildwooddays@gmail.com / Web site

Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk

Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR) / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free

444-1397 / info@friendsofthedunes.org / Web site

Ju Drum live at the Farmers' Market

See Event Description / 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free

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

Redwood EdVenture Quest: Hidden Valley

See Event Description / 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. / Free

These scavenger hunts lead participants through North Coast parks with interpretive clues to find natural and hidden treasures while experiencing some of the most beautiful places in California.

986-1087 / anna@sanctuaryforest.org / Web site

Arts Alive at the Humboldt Cider Co.

Humboldt Cider Company Tap Room / 2-11 p.m. / Free / 21+

July Arts Alive! Come out for great art, music, and drinks. We will be hosting the talented works of Alder Gustafson and Meredith Smith.

497-6320 / humboldtcidercompany@gmail.com / Web site

Live Music at the Humboldt Cider Co. - Cider Garden

Humboldt Cider Company / 2-5 p.m. / Free

497-6320 / humboldtcidercompany@gmail.com / Web site

Community Board Game Night

Dow's Prairie Grange / 3-10 p.m. / Free

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Experience the Sound of Soul

Eureka Center for Spiritual Living / 4-5 p.m. / Free

798-1868 / eureka.arcata.eck@gmail.com / Web site

40th Annual Folklife Festival Kickoff

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8:30 p.m. / Free

668-4151 / music@madriverbrewing.com / Web site

July Arts Alive - Kinesis

The Black Faun Gallery / 6-9 p.m. / Free

798-6207 / Web site

Exhibition Opening

See Event Description / 6-9 p.m. / Free

The exhibit, titled The Redwoods Provide(d) discusses the debate over the establishment of Redwood National and State Parks in 1968 and its expansion in 1978.

443-1947 / caitlyn@clarkemuseum.org / Web site

Arts Alive

Eureka / 6 p.m. / Free

Eureka's monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.

Bigfoot at Arts Alive! with Kelly Myers

Eureka Books / 6-9 p.m. / Free

Kelly Myers found Bigfoot all around Humboldt and captured the furry beast in her coloring book Bigfoot in Humboldt which we will feature at Arts Alive in July.

444-9593 / info@eurekabooksellers.com / Web site

Chuck Mayville

Gallagher's Irish Pub and Restaurant / 6-9 p.m. / Free

442-1177 / Web site

Blue Lake Double - Header

See Event Description / 7 p.m.-midnight / Free

502-5737 / psychedelvis@gmail.com /

Karaoke

Little Red Lion / 9 p.m. / 21+

How could this be a bad idea?

Dr. Squid

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Dance rock.

668-9770 / Web site

DJ Music by Lightning Boom Productions

Bear River Casino Resort / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

With a "no limits" music library Lightning BOOM Productions can assure you that they will have the songs you want.

733-9644 / karlaramirez@bearrivercasino.com / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre