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Bump Foundation

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

Homegrown Humboldt Funk, Soul and Jazz at the Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market!

441-9999 / Web site

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Hammond Park / 11 a.m.-3 p.m. / $30

The City of Eureka is hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament to raise funds for our youth sports programs.

441-4245 / sfrank@ci.eureka.ca.gov / Web site

ARMACK Orchestra Silent Film

Arcata High School / 2-4 p.m. / $8 / $8 general / $5 student

"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."

825-2401 / jennycappuccio@gmail.com / Web site

ARMACK Orchestra Silent Film

Arcata High School / 7-9 p.m. / $8 / $8 general / $5 student

"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."

825-2401 / jennycappuccio@gmail.com / Web site

On The Spot Improv Comedy #18

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-9 p.m. / $7

Join us for On The Spot Improv Comedy! On The Spot is an improv comedy showcase with spontaneous scenes, hilarious games, snappy songs, and fantastic stories all made up on the spot based on audience input.

822-1220 / Web site

8th Annual (recurring) DREAMS! (Akira Kurosawa film scoring event)

The Sanctuary / 7-10 p.m. / $12 / $10 Advance Tickets

BPBS Arts & Media presents: Eight local bands perform a live score to Akira Kurosawa's 1990 surrealist film, Dreams.

bpbsartsandmedia@gmail.com / Web site

Keola Beamer and Jeff Peterson with Moanalani Beamer

The Old Steeple / 7:30 p.m. / $40

Keola Beamer's slack key style is the best there is on the planet, says Willie Nelson. Keola Beamer has breathed new life into slack key guitar music yet stays true to its deep Hawaiian roots.

786-7030 / ferndalemusic@yahoo.com / Web site

The Crucible by Arthur Miller

Eureka High School Auditorium / 7:30 p.m. / $8 / $5 students

"I saw Goody Osburn with the devil!" Get ready for the epitome of witch hunts with the EHS Players production of The Crucible. It's dark. It's emotional. It's still relevant. Come on out and support these incredible young performers as they delve into serious issues of faith, love and reputation.

476-1735 / vossn@eurekacityschools.org /

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+.

Macabre Cabaret

Carlo Theatre (Dell'Arte) / 8-10 p.m. / $15 / $12 Stu/Sen / $15 Adults / 18+

It’s the season of spook and The Macabre Cabaret promises to thrill, fright and excite all those who dare to venture into the hollowed Carlo theatre (rumoured to be haunted).

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

Kingfoot

Logger Bar / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free / 21+

"Returning to their place of origin, Kingfoot plays the sensational Logger Bar in Blue Lake for an energetic Americana session just for you to dance to all night long."

839-5090 / kingfootband@gmail.com / Web site

Brews and Bass

Humboldt Brews / 10 p.m.

October Brews 'n Bass keeping it poppin' this Fall. Blaow, Jalaya and Mhytee coming in hot off the Summer festival circuit! Don't sleep on this one!

826-2739 / Web site

Boos, Boobs and Booze

The Jam / 10 p.m. / $10 / 21+

Join the Va Va Voom Burlesque Vixens as they bring their spookiest acts of the year to The Jam! Dress up and come out to play! Hosted by the amazing Dixon Nohrmuss!

822-5266 / Web site

Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider

Center Activities, HSU Campus / 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. / $85 / $75 HSU Students

This course provides first responders and healthcare providers the requisite knowledge and skills to respond to patients who are experiencing respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest and/or airway obstruction.

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

Be a Park Champion for Humboldt Lagoons State Park

Humboldt Lagoons State Park / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

Come volunteer at Humboldt Lagoons State Park and help remove invasive plants to preserve habitat in the Stagecoach Hill Azalea Preserve.

415-262-4406 / parkchampions@calparks.org / 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

Huge Rummage Sale!

Coastal Grove Charter School / 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. / Free

The amazing Coastal Grove Charter School Rummage sale is coming up! Items from over 100 families - housewares, clothing for everyone, movies, sporting goods, toys, books, jewelry, shoes, something for everyone!

825-8804 / Web site

Intermediate Sailing

Center Activities, HSU Campus / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / $155 / $140 HSU Students

Take your sailing game to the next level on our Coronado-15 sailboat! On this larger and more complex boat, you will continue to hone your skills, and learn some new ones at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center.

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

Dune Ecosystem Restoration

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / Free

Help restore the dune ecosystem on the Friends of the Dunes property. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants to make room for native plant diversity.

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

Archaeology and Cultural Awareness Day

Clarke Historical Museum / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. / Free

Designed for people of all ages to learn about what archaeology is, how to excavate artifacts responsibly and to learn about local Native American culture.

443-1947 / admin@clarkemuseum.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

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

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

Book Sale

Eureka Main Library / 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. / Free

Non-fiction, children’s books, and media will be in the Library’s meeting room.

269-1995 / friends@eurekafrl.org / Web site

Eureka Trash Bash

See Event Description / 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

This is a special bi-monthly cleanup from E.C.O. Eurek and PacOut Green Team. However, for this cleanup we are also partnering up with local trash heroes from STIL Humboldt, Vampire Penguin Eureka and Second Sight Tattoo!

441-4206 / rpraszker@ci.eureka.ca.gov / 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

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

Hidden Oasis Cards Grand Opening

Hidden Oasis Cards / noon-10 p.m. / Free

714-457-4562 / Hiddenoasiscards@yahoo.com / Web site

Authors Day At The Library

Humboldt County Library / noon-3 p.m. / Free

In Celebrations of The Great American Read series, PBS North Coast/KEET-TV presents Authors Day upstairs at the Humboldt County Library in Eureka.

445-0813 / kwhiteside@pbsnc.org / Web site

Rescue Dog Story Hour

Northtown Books / 1-2 p.m. / Free

Join us for an hour of stories about dogs! In honor of National Dog Adoption Month this October we will feature stories, paper crafts, prizes and treats.

822-2834 / info@northtownbooks.com / Web site

Fall Fermentation

Center Activities, HSU Campus / 1-3 p.m. / $55 / $50 HSU Students

Fermented foods are loaded with probiotics and good bacteria. A balance between the good and bad bacteria in your gut forms the foundation for physical, mental and emotional well-being.

836-3357 / cntract@humboldt.edu / Web site

Halloween Edition Nature Story Time

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 2-3 p.m. / Free

Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Ashley Hansen for Nature Story Time.

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

Clean-up Day at the Educational Wetland

See Event Description / 2-4 p.m.

McKinleyville Land Trust Dow's Prairie Educational Wetland outdoor classroom cleanup day at the McKinleyville Land Trust Dow's Prairie Educational Wetland (MLTDPEW)!

839-5263 / Web site

'Twas The Nightmare Before Christmas

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 2-3 p.m. / $10 / $8 KIDS 3-12

555 Contemporary Dance Company and The Ink People bring a classic Halloween Tale to life once again! Told entirely through dance, this fun and creepy performance is sure to delight all ages!

832-9903 / 555danceco@gmail.com / Web site

Virtual Reality

McKinleyville Library / 2-5 p.m. / Free

The McKinleyville branch of the Humboldt County Library is offering a virtual reality experience every first and third Saturday of the month.

839-4459 / Web site

Free Immigration Workshop

See Event Description / 2-6 p.m. / Free / 18+

Free DACA Renewals and General Immigration Consultation at two different locations: Arcata and Fortuna.

415-534-5878 / gberrios@one-justice.org /

Leftovers: Documentary About Senior Hunger

Eureka Theater / 2:30-5 p.m. / Free

Senior hunger is an issue for community members of all ages to take to heart. Having to choose between rent, healthcare, transportation, and food is a daily experience for too many of our neighbors.

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

Huge Rummage Sale!

Coastal Grove Charter School / 2:30-3:30 p.m. / Free

The amazing Coastal Grove Charter School Rummage sale is coming up! Items from over 100 families - housewares, clothing for everyone, movies, sporting goods, toys, books, jewelry, shoes, something for everyone!

825-8804 / Web site

Paint Night Out

Essential Elements Wellness Spa & Sauna / 4-6 p.m. / $35

Purchase one ticket and paint with someone or your child on one canvas or do your own.

362-9933 / kellymyers_00@yahoo.com / Web site

Art21 Episode Screening: The San Francisco Bay Area

See Event Description / 6-7 p.m. / Free

The Black Faun Gallery will be screening an Art21 Episode focusing on artists in the San Francisco area, including the Creative Growth Art Center, Katy Grannan, Lynn Hershman Leeson, and Stephanie Syjuco.

798-6207 / Web site

'Twas The Nightmare Before Christmas

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 7-8 p.m. / $10 / $8 KIDS 3-12

555 Contemporary Dance Company and The Ink People bring a classic Halloween Tale to life once again! Told entirely through dance, this fun and creepy performance is sure to delight all ages!

832-9903 / 555danceco@gmail.com / Web site

Paula Jones Band

See Event Description / 7:30-9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Jazz/R&B.

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

Jenni & David and the Sweet Soul Band

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

Local funk, soul, and blues band.

826-7222 / Web site

Which Way the Wind?

Arcata Playhouse / 8 p.m. / $15 / $12 advance

The revival of a 1960 anti-nuclear pro-peace play, part of the Against the Wind Festival Directed by John Heckel, featuring local performers. A powerful and historically important theatre work re-mounted to fundraise for the voyage of the "peace boat" the Golden Rule.

822-1575 / Web site

Nando Molina, Headliner

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $10 / 18+

Fresh off his starring role in the new Hit Comedy "An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn" local comedian Nando Molina headlines the the new Savage Henry.

editor@savagehenrymagazine.com / Web site

Safety Orange

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

SoCal rock in the Wave.

877-252-2946 / info@bluelakecasino.com / Web site

Mama Coon, Dirt Magic

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

Americana rock.

444-1344 / Events.littleredlion@gmail.com /

Creedence Revived

Cher-Ae Heights Casino / 9 p.m. / 21+

CCR cover band.

800-684-2464 / Web site

DJ Statik

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

Come on out and get the party started with DJ Statik!

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

Pressure/Anya DJs

Pearl Lounge / 9:30 p.m. / 21+

There will be ass shaking.

444-2017 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre