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SATURDAY LOWDOWN: Running While Wet

Get your sandy hustle on Saturday with the return of the Trinidad to Clam Beach Run, which includes a dampening crossing of Little River (race officials will even carry your shoes for you!). Details on that and other Saturday joys in your Lowdown listings below.

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

The Man Who Planted Trees

Arcata Playhouse / 2-3 p.m. / $15 / $10 kids 12 and under

"The Arcata Playhouse opens its 2019 Family Fun Series with this multi-sensory theatrical adaptation by Scotland's Puppet State Theater of Jean Giono’s environmental classic which tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn, transforming a barren wasteland."

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

Un-Dam the Klamath and Eel Rivers, Update and Fundraiser

Arcata Veterans Memorial Building / 6-8:30 p.m. / Free / $20 People who can pay

Come out and have a home cooked dinner, fill out comments, and find out how to get involved in the movements to Save the Klamath and Eel River salmon.

541-951-0126 / klamathtrinityriver@gmail.com / Web site

DAZZLE SHJIPS by Benjamin Funke

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

The Black Faun Gallery presents “Dazzle Shjips” a continuation of Benjamin Funke’s solo show consisting of drawings, prints, 16mm films, and abstract sculptures.

798-6207 / Web site

Dead Drift, Droll Weevil

The Madrone / 6-11 p.m.

Pizza and Beer and Rock and Roll.

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The Man Who Planted Trees

Arcata Playhouse / 7-8 p.m. / $15 / $10 kids 12 and under

"The Arcata Playhouse opens its 2019 Family Fun Series with this multi-sensory theatrical adaptation by Scotland's Puppet State Theater of Jean Giono’s environmental classic which tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn, transforming a barren wasteland."

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

Shinbone à Deux

North Of 4th / 8-11 p.m. / 21+

3rd & C Streets | Blues and R & B with ShinBone

798-6303 / shinbone@suddenlink.net / Web site

The Paula Jones Band

The Historic Eagle House / 8-10:30 p.m. / Free / 21+

"One of the more sought-after jazz groups in Humboldt County."

444-3344 / specialevents.eaglehouse@gmail.com / Web site

Native Gardens

North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-9:30 p.m. / $18 / $16 Students/Seniors

Pablo and Tania have thriving careers and a baby on the way. Frank and Virginia have a prize-winning English garden. Cultures clash and laughs fly when a disputed fence-line blows up into a full blown border war in this hilarious new comedy.

442-6278 / northcoastrepertory@gmail.com / Web site

This One's For You: A Tribute to Elton John

Synapsis / 8 p.m. / $5 / $10 suggested donation

Please join us for an all-out spectacular tribute to one of the greatest musical legends of our time: Elton John. You're in for a night of magnificent acts including aerials, dance, hoop dance, poetry and more!

616-3104 / muppet33@gmail.com / Web site

Taking Steps

Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m.

The Pines is an estate with a lot of history. After all, it’s a former brothel—sorry: a haunted former brothel. But over one madcap evening of abandoned spouses, suicide notes, sleeping pills, and seduction by a ghost, The Pines is going to be unforgettable for an entirely new reason.

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Brandie Posey feat. Tess Barker

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

Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Brandie Posey is a stand up comedian, writer and producer who now calls LA's comedy scene home.

845-8864 / editor@savagehenrymagazine.com / Web site

Absynth Quartet

The Siren's Song Tavern / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free / 21+

Absynth Quartet debut at Siren's Song Tavern!

442-8778 / thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com / Web site

Arcata Marsh Bird Walk

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary / 8:30-11 a.m. / Free

Redwood Region Audubon Society is sponsoring a free public field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

daseeger@gmail.com / Web site

Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider

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

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

Tracking Workshop with Phil Johnston

HSU Natural History Museum / 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / $25 / $15 seniors and HSU students / $20 members

826-4473 / mjb11@humboldt.edu / Web site

Gentle Yoga

Om Shala Yoga / 9:15-10:15 a.m. / $10

A slower paced class that makes space for tuning in and cultivating a softening of the breath, body, mind, and heart.

825-9642 / info@omshalayoga.com / Web site

The Goat Down with DJM

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 9:30-2 a.m. / Free / 21+

"For over 20 years DJM has practiced the art of DJing."

616-4596 / richardsgoat@gmail.com / Web site

Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk

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

Join Friends of the Dunes naturalist Lisa Hoover for a free guided tour of the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

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

Arcata Plaza Winter Farmers' Market

See Event Description / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

Join us every Saturday on the Arcata Plaza to purchase the freshest gmo-free foods from across the county.

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

Trinidad to Clam Beach Run

See Event Description / 10:30 a.m. / $35

That’s right, it’s that time again for the Trinidad to Clam Beach RUN: The TCBR! Never heard of it? It’s been going on up in Trinidad for over 50 years!

677-1610 / trinidadtoclambeach@gmail.com / Web site

Trash Bash

See Event Description / 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Spend 90 minutes beautifying Eureka! Come join us in yet another Eureka Trash Bash.

441-4206 / ecoeureka@ci.eureka.ca.gov / Web site

Recycled Paper Making

SCRAP Humboldt / 1-4 p.m. / $15

Students will have the opportunity to learn about the art of papermaking through breaking down recycled fibers to create paper pulp, adding color to the paper pulp, as well as creating sheet paper samples to take home.

822-2452 / outreach@scraphumboldt.org / Web site

Valentine's Card Making

The MGC / 1-3 p.m. / $5

All supplies are here!

725-3300 / ecooper@ervmgc.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

Dancing Stars of Humboldt Auditions

Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 2-4 p.m. / Free

Dancing Stars of Humboldt invites dancers of all ages, dancing all styles, to audition for our 2019 show.

888-418-8346 / dancingstarsofhumboldt@gmail.com / Web site

Sound Bath with Cymatics

SoHum Yoga Studio, Garberville, CA / 5-6:30 p.m. / $20

Sound can heal by vibrating our Body to a healthier state. It reduces stress and feels amazing.

223-1806 / beesacred@gmail.com /

Trivia Night!

Arts and Drafts / 6-8 p.m. / Free / 21+

Love trivia? Love Beer? Come meet some new friends at Arts & Drafts’ Cheesy Trivia Night!

798-6329 / info@artsanddraftseureka.com / Web site

Band O' Loko

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

Surf rock.

668-4151 / Web site

Daniel McCauley

Humboldt Cider Company Tap Room / 6-10 p.m. / Free

Not only will Dan be showing off his metal art, but also his musical talent! Meet this versatile artist and enjoy the metal and musical art he'll be sharing.

497-6320 / maricela@humboldtcidercompany.com / 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.

Experience the Sound of Soul!

Eureka Center for Spiritual Living / 6-7 p.m. / Free

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

Lovebush

Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / 8-11 p.m. / $None All Ages

826-7222 / Web site

Grateful Dead Dance Party

Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m.

Its time once again to dance to the grateful dead! Going to be showing a complete show loud through the humbrews system! Lightshow and video hosted by marmalade sky, more details soon!

826-2739 / Web site

Lightning Boom Production DJ

See Event Description / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free

Come out and dance the night away with DJ music from a wide variety of genres!

572-6495 / karlaramirez@bearrivercasino.com / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre