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SATURDAY LOWDOWN: Va Va Voom Goes Boo!

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EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Loleta Antique Show

Loleta Fireman's Pavilion / 10 a.m. / $3

Organized and sponsored by the Loleta Volunteer Fire Department since 1971. One of the largest antique shows in Northern California.

ARMACK Orchestra Silent Film

McKinleyville High School / 2-4 p.m. / $8 / $5 students

Classic comedy double feature silent films with live music by the ARMACK orchestra! Support your local high school musicians. This year there are two films Charlie Chaplin’s, “The Rink” - 1916 and Buster Keaton’s, “Cops” - 1922.

jennycappuccio@gmail.com / Web site

Club Triangle: Halloween Edition

The Jam / 6 p.m.-midnight / $10 after 9pm w/o Costume / $5 after 9pm in Costume / Free before 9pm

It's time for Club Triangle's annual Halloween show! Come Halloween the house down! Get your life... get your afterlife! Come in costume! Come in drag! Why not!? It's Halloween!

822-5266 / Web site

Va Va Voom: Ghouls' Night Out

Eureka Theater / 7 p.m. / $12 / $20 premiere seating

"Come check out what the VaVaVoom Burlesque Vixens have been brewing for you. This special Halloween revue will be sexy, spooky and spectacular!"

442-2970 / Web site

ARMACK Orchestra Silent Film

McKinleyville High School / 7-9 p.m. / $8 / $5 students

Classic comedy double feature silent films with live music by the ARMACK orchestra! Support your local high school musicians. This year there are two films Charlie Chaplin’s, “The Rink” - 1916 and Buster Keaton’s, “Cops” - 1922.

jennycappuccio@gmail.com / Web site

The Jared Coyle Band

Fortuna Monday Club / 7:30 p.m. / $10

The Fortuna Concert Series is pleased to present The Jared Coyle Band who will perform jazz-tastic original melodies featuring the vocal talents of Elizabeth Smith and special guest Bill Allison.

725-7572 / fortunaconcert@live.com / Web site

Benefit for Humboldt Mediation Services

The Sanctuary / 7:30 p.m. / $10

Jeff DeMark and a crew of storytellers, poets and musicians perform to benefit Humb. Mediation Services. Susan Dambroff and Cris Kammler are mind blowing performance poets. Plus LaPatinas, Vinnie Peloso, Jim Steinberg and more.

Young Frankenstein

Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $18 / $10 9/27 preview / $14 seniors/youth

Adapted from the classic Mel Brooks film that you’ve probably already seen, Young Frankenstein is brilliant parody of classic horror cinema. Appropriate for ages 14+.

Papaya Lounge

Arcata Playhouse / 8-11 p.m. / $15 / $13 students/members

Papaya Lounge returns to the Arcata Playhouse for two nights. The show mixing local performers with out of town guests in the setting of a seedy cabaret nightclub. Papaya Lounge is a music, comedy and variety evening with a very fruity attitude.

822-1575 / David@arcataplayhouse.org / Web site

US Blues: The Blues Side of the Dead

Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m.

Featuring members of Cold Blue Water, Object Heavy, Wild Otis and more.

826-2739 / Web site

Richard's Fish Fry by the Sea

Samoa Women's Club / 4:30-6:30 a.m. / Free

voterichardmarks@gmail.com / Web site

Felabration: Celebrating the Life and Music of Fela Kuti

Forever Found / 7 a.m.-noon / $15 / 18+

Celebrate the music and life of Fela Kuti! Lagos Roots Afrobeat Ensemble Judrum Asha Nan (Special guests) $15 at the door A portion of the door to go to the Leslie Castellano for City Council Campaign Getting funky in Ward 1.

roy@foreverfoundhumboldt.com / Web site

Drop-In Gymnastics

Arcata Judo Hut / 9-9:45 a.m. / $5 / $10 Friday Night Flips

Drop-In Gymnastics for youth, ages 15 months to 4 years.

822-7091 / rec@cityofarcata.org / Web site

Literacy Conference

See Event Description / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / $30 HSU or CR Student / $65 RWP TC, CATE, BTSA / $75 General / 18+

Evolving Literacies: Expanding Ideas and Diversifying Strategies to Improve Student Success.

826-5109 / rwp@humboldt.edu / Web site

Coldwell Banker Sellers Pet Adoption Event!

See Event Description / 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

499-7465 /

Ferndale Birding Stroll

See Event Description / 9-11 a.m. / Free

Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for this will be an easy walk through town, looking for our favorite backyard birds.

826-7031 / Web site

Willow Creek Birding Trip

Studio 299 Center for the Arts / 9:30 a.m.-noon / Free

Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for an inland birding trip in Willow Creek.

267-4140 / willowcreekbirdwalks@gmail.com / Web site

Drop-In Gymnastics

Arcata Judo Hut / 10-10:45 a.m. / $5 / $10 Friday Night Flips

Drop-In Gymnastics for youth, ages 15 months to 4 years.

822-7091 / rec@cityofarcata.org / Web site

CMC Orientation

Access Humboldt Community Media Center / 10 a.m.-noon / Free

Learn about the media resources available at Access Humboldt, which include a high-definition TV studio, video field equipment, editing stations, cable TV channels, online archive, and more.

476-1798 / info@accesshumboldt.net / Web site

Redwood Forest Chapter, DAR meeting

Arcata Veterans Memorial Building / 10 a.m. / Free

The next meeting of the Redwood Forest Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

822-3096 / bjfallis@humboldt1.com /

All Seasons Orchestra

D Street Neighborhood Center / 10 a.m.-noon / $25 / $31 non-resident

The Arcata Recreation Division and the All Seasons Orchestra invite 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 / Web site

U Pick Organic Pumpkin Patch

Organic Matters Ranch / 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Come enjoy this beautiful fall weather while searching for the perfect pumpkins.

407-3276 / smosser12@gmail.com / Web site

Paddle Strokes Seminar

Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center / 10 a.m.-noon / $45 / $35 HSU Students

Looking to improve your kayaking skills?

826-3357 / cntract@humboldt.edu / Web site

Introduction to Bouldering

Center Activities, HSU Campus / 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / $18 / $10 HSU Students

This class is designed to provide beginner climbers with an understanding of basic bouldering skills.

826-3357 / cntract@humboldt.edu / Web site

Striped Pig Stringband

Arcata Plaza / 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. / Free

At Arcata Farmers' Market. Grab a partner and come on out for your favorite local old-timey barn dancing stringband!

441-9999 / Web site

Oktoberfest

The Boardroom / 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. / 21+

Dust off that lederhosen, Humboldt County.

572-5129 / Web site

Story Time

McKinleyville Library / 11:30 a.m.-noon / Free

Join us on Saturdays at 11:30 for stories and crafts.

839-4459 / jasbury@co.humboldt.ca.us / Web site

1st Degree Reiki Class

Sun Yi's Academy of Tae Kwon Do Arcata / noon-2 p.m. / $100

Awaken Your Inner Healer 1st Degree Reiki is the doorway to self healing, using your intuition, and empowering yourself to heal yourself and others.

845-0238 / sacredfireenergetics@gmail.com / Web site

Open Lab

The Sanctuary / noon-6 p.m. / $5

Open Lab is a time for community access to art-making resources, tools and facilities.

822-0898 / info@sanctuaryarcata.org / Web site

Theatre Properties Master to Appear at HSU

Gist Theater at HSU / 1 p.m. / Free

Jay Duckworth – Properties Master from The Public Theatre in New York City -- will appear at Humboldt State University as a guest of the Department of Theatre, Film & Dance.

845-3066 / Web site

Basic Field Certification and Content Creation

Access Humboldt Community Media Center / 1-6 p.m. / $40

This four-hour course teaches participants the proper use and handling of the basic field video equipment available for check out from AH, as well as familiarizing them with proper check-out policies and procedures.

476-1798 / info@accesshumboldt.net / Web site

Community Sing with Liz Rog

Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship / 2-4 p.m. / Free

Come sing! Humboldt SINGS is happy to welcome songleader Liz Rog to Humboldt for a song circle that will deepen our sense of community and our fortitude for facing challenging times.

510-684-7676 / humboldtSINGS@gmail.com / Web site

Skates n' Suds

Lost Coast Brewery Taproom / 4-7 p.m.

Stop by for music from local DJ’s, meet some Humboldt Roller Derby skaters, learn about HRD and all that we do while snacking on tapas provided by Cassero’s catering.

267-9651 / Web site

Richard's Fish Fry by the Sea

Samoa Women's Club / 4:30-6:30 p.m.

"Come support Richard Marks' reelection to the Harbor District with some good food, good people, and good times. Family friendly, all are welcome."

Web site

Boots and Birkenstocks!

Fortuna River Lodge / 5-9 p.m. / $75

Join Northcoast Regional Land Trust for Boots and Birkenstocks, our annual celebration of land conservation and community at the Fortuna River Lodge.

822-2242 / b.bray@ncrlt.org / Web site

Class Reunion

Ingomar Club / 5:30-11 p.m.

Eureka High School Class of 1958 60th Class Reunion.

rjerland@sbcglobal.net /

Class Reunion

Ingomar Club / 5:30-11 p.m.

Eureka High School Class of 1958 60th Reunion.

rjerland@sbcglobal.net /

Home Cookin'

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

Rock classics.

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

Nest in Peace

Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge / 6-8 p.m. / Free

Birds use a variety of ordinary materials to make extraordinary cradles for their young. Enjoy a display of eastern U.S. bird nests and learn about the energy and dedication it takes to raise a brood, the challenges birds face, and how we can help them nest in peace.

733-5406 / denise_seeger@fws.gov / Web site

Club Triangle

The Jam / 7 p.m.

822-5266 / Web site

Molly Tuttle

Crescent Elk Auditorium / 7-9 p.m. / $18 / $12 Students (K-College, Full-Time) / $15 Transitional-Aged Youth (18-25) / $15 Seniors 65+

Molly Tuttle is an effervescent bluegrass guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist.

464-1336 / dnaca@harborside.com / Web site

HSU Wind Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra

Fulkerson Recital Hall / 8-10 p.m. / Free HSU Students with ID / $5 Senior/Child / $10 General

Conducted by Paul Cummings, the Wind Ensemble will open with a World War I era march by Kenneth Alford called "On the Quarter Deck," followed by a lively suite of Hebrew folk songs called "Rikudim" composed by Jan Van der Roost.

826-3531 / mus@humboldt.edu / Web site

Lovebush

Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / 8-11 p.m. / Free All Ages

Afrobeat and funk band.

826-7222 / Web site

Money (Pink Floyd Tribute)

Logger Bar / 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. / Free / 21+

668-5000 / andybobpowell@hotmail.com / Web site

Salsa en Sabado

The Griffin / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, Porro, Descarga.

825-1755 / vanessa@griffinarcata.com / Web site

The Movers and The Shakers

Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free

Live rock, blues and funk.

839-7580 / Web site

The Lost Dogs

Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Come out and dance to local Blues and R&B band, The Lost Dogs!

497-6093 /

Tyger Byle

Logger Bar / 9-11:59 p.m. / Free / Free 21+

Beerz! Muzicz! Festivitiez!

908-337-9921 / jw2311@humboldt.edu / Web site

Uptown Kings

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

The Uptown Kings are the North Coast Jump Blues Band.

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

NightHawk

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

Free Live Music in the Wave Lounge!

668-9770 / Web site

Money

See Event Description / 9-11:30 p.m. / Free / 21+

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre