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/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Featuring live music by Ju Drum. This market features the finest locally grown seasonal produce, plants, artisan food products and so much more.
441-9999 /
info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org /
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/ 2 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 Students/Seniors
Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers—Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, one fat, one short, one lean—to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. The production features a diverse cast of twelve HSU students.
826-3928 /
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Bear River Casino Resort
/ 5-11 p.m.
/ $38
/ $48 Premium
/ 18+
Bear River Fighting Championship 9, in partnership with Hardfought Productions, is back at it on May 4th at the Bear River Recreation Center; Humboldt's Largest Entertainment Venue.
733-9644 /
kylehudson@bearrivercasino.com /
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Brenda Tuxford Gallery
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Your first opportunity to see art from many of the participants of the 21st annual North Coast Open Studios, and pick up your 2019 guidebook!
442-8413 /
contact@northcoastopenstudios.com /
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/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 Students/Seniors
Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers—Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, one fat, one short, one lean—to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. The production features a diverse cast of twelve HSU students.
826-3928 /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $16 Arcata Playhouse Members
/ $18 General
"Music fans know Chris Webster and Nina Gerber as two of the most skilled and artful musical talents. Webster’s voice is uniquely compelling while Gerber’s guitar is beautiful and powerful. Together they’re magic."
822-1575 /
thearcataplayhouse@gmail.com /
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Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $10 Thursdays
It is the 1960’s and a 17 year-old boy from the Bronx suddenly finds himself in a private school in New Hampshire. He’s violent, gifted, alienated, and on fire with a ferocious loneliness. Two faculty members wrestle with the dilemma: Is the kid a star or a disaster?
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Comedian based out of Fresno but does extensive performing either Clean or Blue.
845-8864 /
editor@savagehenrymagazine.com /
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Stone Junction Bar
/ 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 18+
Pre-Cinco de Mayo Party. The Peppers always bring irresistible, high energy salsa and Latin dance music with an Afro-Cuban feel. Led by Jimmy Durchslag on trombone.
923-2562 /
jimmydur@asis.com /
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North Of 4th
/ 10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Sansfü (aka the Absynth Trio) melds a reverent treatment of time-honored acoustic music with a reckless, virtuosic and often zany approach to innovation.
Bayshore Mall
/ 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
David Juliano will once again be leading this exciting trip. Of the over 50 species seen last year, highlights included Lazuli Bunting, Chipping Sparrow, Western Kingbird and Sooty Grouse.
601-2389 /
villosus1971@gmail.com /
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Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 8:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
Bring your binoculars and have a great morning birding! Meet leader Cindy Moyer in the parking lot at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) in Arcata.
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Blondies Food and Drink
/ 9-10 a.m.
/ $12
If you're constantly struggling between making Brunch plans and hitting that mat on weekend mornings? We got you! Come move with us first and cheers after, to start your Saturday morning right!
347-685-0567 /
info.verandasocial@gmail.com /
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Kate Buchanan Room
/ 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Join trail supporters and local agencies for the third Humboldt Trails Summit.
269-2061 /
info@humtrails.org /
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Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
/ 9:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ 18+
The Ancient Forest Sangha of Humboldt Bay invites you to a day of mindfulness in the tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
AFHBsangha@gmail.com /
College of the Redwoods
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Come see demos and talk to women who work in trades like construction, manufacturing, woodworking, automotive, forestry, drafting and welding! This all ages event is free and open to the public.
476-4254 /
molly-blakemore@redwoods.edu /
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/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
Hop on your bike! Bring the whole family to join us for this slow pace, kid-friendly bike ride! Hear and see the story of the migrating mouth of the Mad River as told by the Mckinleyville Community Pop-up Museum.
268-2132 /
Acupp@co.humboldt.ca.us /
Lanphere Dunes (HBNWR)
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join a Friends of the Dunes Naturalist for a free guided tour of the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
444-1397 /
info@friendsofthedunes.org /
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/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Native Plant Sale Presented by the North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society.
826-0259 /
thegang7@pacbell.net /
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Freshwater Farms Reserve
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Spring Wildflower Show Presented by the North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society.
822-2015 /
theralphs@humboldt1.com /
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BLM Arcata Field Office
/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Volunteers are needed to assist with outreach efforts at local beaches through the Share the Beach program.
444-1397 /
dante@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Humboldt Beer Works
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
In 1988, May 7 was announced before Congress as National Homebrew Day.
442-6258 /
pr@humboldthomebrewers.org /
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The MGC
/ 10-11:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 18+
Mothers Day Card Making.
725-3300 /
ecooper@ervmgc.com /
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The Scruffy Nerd Herder
/ 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ Free
Save the date and come into the shop and get your free comic books! Over 200 free comics from various titles available, kid's titles included!
798-5274 /
thescruffynerdherder@gmail.com /
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D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 2-3:30 p.m.
/ $18
/ $71 non-resident All 4 classes
/ $65 All 4 classes
/ $20 non-resident
Through a variety of themes, students will learn how the culinary arts incorporates science and nature, exploration and even cultural connections.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 3 p.m.
/ Free
Kids under 12 are welcome to our stage to practice, write, and rehearse their 5 minute set.
834-0690 /
peter@savagehenrymagazine.com /
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Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 3-5 p.m.
/ Free
Do you know a cornice from a cupola? On this casual bike ride, members of the Eureka Heritage Society and the Historic Preservation Commission will share their knowledge of the city’s architectural styles, defining features, and local history.
498-0536 /
alexis.kelso@gmail.com /
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Arcata Redwood Park
/ 4-5 p.m.
You are warmly invited to a sound of soul event. Learn a sacred, ancient mantra or learn or chant for peace, balance and wisdom. First Saturday of each month. Family friendly!
798-1868 /
eureka.arcata.eck@gmail.com /
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Dick Taylor Chocolate Factory
/ 5-7 p.m.
Enjoy perfectly paired bites and spiced beverages with our new Microbatch chocolate bar. As always we’ll have drinking chocolate on tap to keep you nice and warm!
798-6010 /
info@dtchocolate.com /
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/ 5:30-8 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka's Hidden Talent Presents: Don't Forget the Magic A group show featuring art from unexpected places.
616-3104 /
synapsiseureka@gmail.com /
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Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Eureka's monthly stab at getting everyone together! Opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and/or performances.
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $10
Join us for an evening of social Argentine tango. Dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. Beginners welcome. Spectators free.
834-3274 /
tangoredwoods@gmail.com /
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Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $5 HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Child
/ $10 General
Please join the Humboldt State University Department of Music as they present the thrilling and festive dance music of the Humboldt State Calypso Band, led by Professor Eugene Novotney.
826-3928 /
mus@humboldt.edu /
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/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come out and dance the night away with DJ music from a wide variety of genres!
572-6495 /
karlmsanchez20@icloud.com /
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The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
Featuring several members of the local music scene with DJ Rickshaw.
822-5266 /
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