OK! You know the drill, Humboldt! It's time to put things in your mouth that you maybe normally wouldn't. We call it the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival. Since LoCO readers are generally pretty savvy about local goings-on, we're going to assume you don't need O-Fest re-explained but, in case you need a li'l reminder when you're day drunk, here is a quick run down of the Main Stage schedule -- we would not want you to miss all the glory that is the Oyster Calling Contest, of course:
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/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Arcata Farmers' Market will open on 8th and I Streets with all of your favorite farm fresh groceries.
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Arcata Main Street
/ 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
"Humboldt's Social Event of the Year!" The Arcata Bay Oyster Festival is celebrating its 28th year on June 16th 2018 on the historic Arcata Plaza in Northern California. The event brings together people from all over to celebrate the bounty of the sea, water health and aquaculture.
Garberville Community Park
/ 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Under 6
/ $5 Kids
/ $8 Seniors
Our 61st Annual Rodeo will be held under the old oak trees at the Garberville Community Park. We are very excited to announce our 1st annual Country Arts and Crafts Fair during the Rodeo!
223-1046 /
garbervillerodeo@yahoo.com /
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Arkley Center For The Performing Arts
/ 6 p.m.
/ $19
/ $15 kids
For the past 18 years dancers from the No Limits Dance Academy have been providing quality entertainment for the North Coast. Join them this year as they dance in the great outdoors! This not to be missed production will be filled with colorful costumes, exciting dances and music from many genres.
Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $9
/ $4 12 and under
/ $6 students/seniors
Your hometown heroes whoop up on some other lesser team. Peanuts, crackerjacks, etc.
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Students/Seniors
/ 18+
Called “The best rock musical ever,” by Rolling Stone, Hedwig tells the tale of genderqueer East German rock-and-roll singer Hedwig Robinson.
442-6278 /
northcoastrepertory@gmail.com /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
DastBunny will be spinning Trad-Goth, Deathrock, Post-punk, No-Wave, New Wave, and whatever makes your little black heart bleed.
442-8778 /
dastbunnyenlacasa@gmail.com /
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Dell'Arte
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $12 kids 12 and under
/ $15 students/seniors
The War is over. Three soldiers return home after years of fighting to find that their home has completely changed; no one really knows them anymore and they don’t know themselves outside of being soldiers.
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
Oysterfest Weekend celebration with our monthly dance party with DJ's Red, JayMorg, Funky T-Rex, and special guest DJ Rascue.
826-2739 /
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/ 8-10 a.m.
/ Free
Enjoy an early-morning low tide on beautiful Luffenholtz Beach near Trinidad with a beach walk led by geologist and naturalist Danny O’Shea.
677-2501 /
carol@trinidadcoastallandtrust.org /
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/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ $20
/ $5 Sight in range only, kids (age 12 and under)
/ $10 Sight in range only, adults (age 12 and up)
/ $10 kids (12 and under)
839-0624 /
humboldtarchers@gmail.com /
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Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ $90
/ $75 HSU Students
Learn to recognize an emergency, prevent disease transmission, and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies including the use of Automated and External Defibrillators (AED) for adults, children and infants.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Om Shala Yoga
/ 9-10:20 a.m.
A restful calming class including breathing, gentle movements, passive and supported poses.
825-9642 /
info@omshalayoga.com /
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Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 9:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
Coffee? Donuts? Helping the environment? Count us in! Join Humboldt Pet Suppy for coffee and donuts before a fun walk throughout the Arcata Marsh cleaning dog waste!
633-6216 /
humboldtpet@gmail.com /
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/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Hosted by Daniel & Taylor Stein, this tour/workshop of their production-scale integrated cannabis and vegetable farm will showcase their award-winning, regenerative land stewardship practices.
986-1087 /
anna@sanctuaryforest.org /
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/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $45
/ $35 Before June 7th
What is the best form of health-care… ? Self Care. If you don’t take care of yourself, there are no doctors nor medicines that can help you.
805-664-0404 /
a.decleyre.mft@gmail.com /
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Vista Del Mar
/ 8 p.m.
/ 21+
With local bands Hollow Down and CV.
443-3770 /
Logger Bar
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come out and dance to local blues and R&B band.
668-5000 /
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Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Roadmasters are one of Northern California's longest running country bands.
733-9644 /
karlaramirez@bearrivercasino.com /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Miracle Show is serious about reproducing the complexities and joys of a grateful dead show.
877-252-2946 /
info@bluelakecasino.com /
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