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Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023's Lowdown

Folk-jammer Keller Williams will play all the notes at the Arcata Theatre Lounge Saturday night.

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Harvest Ball with Melvin Seals and JBG

Mateel Community Center / midnight / $65 / $165 Vip ticket includes 4 course dinner with wine / $65 General Admission / Free Kids 0-12

Nicknamed “The Master of the Universe”” by Jerry Garcia himself, Melvin and his amazing band including John Kadlecik are sure to blow your mind and rock your soul.

923-3368 / helpsontheway2023@gmail.com / Web site

Rummage Sale Fundraiser for Mad River United

See Event Description / 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Families of the Mad River United soccer team will be selling gently used sports gear, household items, games, puzzles, Halloween costumes, and more in the parking lot of Arcata Los Bagels.

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Walk

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

Fall is an incredible time to bird at the Arcata marsh! Trip-goers may see brown pelicans diving for fish, shorebird murmurations over the bay, the fascinating bill diversity of Pacific Coast shorebirds, and migratory terrestrial species returning for the winter.

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Sequoia Park Ivy League

Sequoia Park / 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

We have our own Ivy League in town and it's not what you think. Instead of hitting the books hard to get that college degree, we are hitting the park hard to eradicate ivy from our beloved Redwood forest.

441-4080 / rpraszker@ci.eureka.ca.gov / Web site

Zumba with Michaele!

Adorni Center / 9-10 a.m. / $7 / Free members / $4 seniors

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

Autumn at the Acres

Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Free / $5 Maze & Hay Ride

Autumn at the Acres is a family fun event with 50+ vendors, hay maze, hay ride, pumpkin patch, hot cider bar, caramel apples, caramel corn, bounce houses, facepainting, food trucks, lawn games, festival fall drinks (beer & wine), and more. Admission is free.

445-3037 / jamie@redwoodacres.com / Web site

Dune Restoration Volunteer Day

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free

Restore the biodiversity of the coastal dunes! Humboldt's dunes have been restored by hard working hands like yours!

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

Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

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

The Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.

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

Yoga with Miguel at Dell'Arte

Dell'Arte International / 10-11:30 a.m. / $15 / $10 sliding scale

502-2276 / Info@dellarte.com / Web site

Silver Sneakers Classic

Adorni Center / 11 a.m.-noon / $7 / $None members / $4 seniors

Silver Sneakers Classic focuses on strengthening muscles and increasing range of movement for daily life activities.

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

Joyful Yoga Flow

Humboldt Yoga / 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. / $20

75 minute yoga flow helping individuals connect to their body, mind a breath with positive dialogue and confidence building techniques. This class is for all levels.

443-204-2411 / Humboldtyoga707@gmail.com / Web site

Great Redwood Trail Community Event

Dyerville Overlook / 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Enjoy a day of family-friendly fun with activities tailored to everyone's interests. Learn about the trail planning process and share your valuable insights.

798-6345 / foer@eelriver.org / Web site

FREE Classes

See Event Description / 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free

KungFuUniversity@gmail.com / Web site

FREE Elite Combat Self Defense Classes

See Event Description / 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free

362-4621 / KungFuUniversity@gmail.com / Web site

BYOC Fest

Perigot Park / noon-5 p.m. / $20

The "C" stands for "Chair." Music by The California Poppies, Papa Haole & The Fleas and Cadillac Ranch.

668-5392 / Reservations@bluelake.ca.gov / Web site

Pumpkin Patch

See Event Description / noon-4 p.m. / Free

Family friendly pumpkin patch close to the plaza! We will have Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkins, mini pumpkins, marigolds, and colorful corn varieties.

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Performance & Place with Laura Muñoz

The Sanctuary / noon-2 p.m. / $75 / $175 Sliding Scale

Explore dance, movement, theater & performance at Shay Park in Arcata. We will be playing with dimension, gesture, relationship & physicality.

together@sanctuaryarcata.org / Web site

So Hum Girls

Fieldbrook Winery / noon-5 p.m. / Free

Join us for an afternoon of live music with the SoHum Girls.

839-4140 / fieldbrookwinery@gmail.com / Web site

Mushroom Cultivation Workshop

Humboldt Beer Works / noon-2 p.m. / $50

Learn sterile mushroom cultivation techniques you can use at home. Participants in each class will take home two petri dish cultures.

442-6258 / fungaiafarm@gmail.com / Web site

STRONG by Zumba

Adorni Center / noon-1 p.m. / $7 / Free members / $4 seniors

Stop counting the reps. Start training to the beat.

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

BYOC Festival in Blue Lake - Music, Beer, & BBQ!

See Event Description / noon-5 p.m. / $10 12 & Over / $5 Under 12

599-4498 / parksdirector@bluelake.ca.gov / Web site

Content Creation and Field Certification

Access Humboldt Community Media Center / noon-4 p.m. / $40

You will learn the basics of creating your own video using our brand new video and audio rental gear - as well as an editing demonstration with Final Cut Pro X.

443-9352 / info@accesshumboldt.net / Web site

Mad River Market

See Event Description / 1-7 p.m. / Free

Pumpkin patch, kid’s zone, 30+ vendors, live music, food trucks, raffle prizes and more! Come celebrate the change of season and local goods with your community!

610-331-2762 / Madriver.market.95521@gmail.com / Web site

Lost Coast Fresh Hop Festival

Gyppo Ale Mill / 1-8 p.m. / $50

Gyppo Ale Mill is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the long-awaited second annual Lost Coast Fresh Hop Fest in beautiful Shelter Cove.

986-7700 / family@gyppo.com / Web site

Zumba with Dani!

Adorni Center / 1-2 p.m. / $7 / Free members / $4 seniors

"Nothing is better than a workout that doesn't feel like a workout. Join our talented Dani for a class that is fun, energetic, and makes you feel amazing!"

441-4248 / cjungers@eurekaca.gov /

Lisa C. Sharry

Organic Matters Ranch / 1-3 p.m. / Free

Lisa plays acoustic guitar and sings originals. She will be adding a few Halloween songs to celebrate the season.

798-3276 / smosser12@gmail.com / Web site

The Sound of Soul Event

Adorni Center / 3:30-4:30 p.m. / Free

"Every thought, word, or deed either purifies or pollutes the body. This is very important, very powerful, because it deals with your state of consciousness."

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

Spay-Ghetti/No Balls Dinner & Dance

Arcata Community Center / 5-11 p.m. / $25

This event will feature a delicious dinner, stocked bar, dancing, with music by The Undercovers, raffle, silent auction, photo booth, doggy smooch booth, vendors and so much more!

442-7729 / karihsnn@gmail.com / Web site

Phish Livestream

Humboldt Brews / 5:30-9 p.m. / Free

Can’t go on Phish Tour? Don’t fret! Come to Humbrews for their final three night run of the fall tour. Friday Saturday and Sunday they play Chicago and we will stream it for free. All ages too, bring the family.

826-3579 / Web site

Adam Hurley

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

Live music from local singer songwriter Adam Hurley, featuring original songs with acoustic rock, blues, and folk roots.

668-4151 / Web site

2023 Pyro Pumpkin Patch

See Event Description / 6-8 p.m. / Free

At 804 Broadway, Eureka. This family event will be featuring fire dancing, live glassblowing, and the chance to purchase pumpkins of all sizes and design, come check it out!

619-964-5277 / Gibbonsglass@gmail.com / Web site

The Haunted Rail Tour

Timber Heritage Samoa Shops / 6 p.m.-midnight / $20 / $15 students/seniors/vets / 18+

A spine-chilling adventure that you won't soon forget, with two Haunted Houses-one self-guided, the other a terrifying journey through haunted rail cars.

499-8481 / HauntedRailTour@gmail.com / Web site

Swingo Domingo

The Basement / 6-8 p.m. / Free / 21+

Experience Humboldt’s sauciest swing-pop duo.

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Nails & Cocktails

Scotia Lodge / 6-8 p.m. / $25

We've got Nails & Cocktails this Saturday from 6-8pm for you in the Wonderbar!

783-3059 / Web site

Spooky Movie Series

Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7 p.m. / $10 / $5 Students/Seniors

786-5483 / info@ferndalerep.org / Web site

The Dolls of New Albion: A Steampunk Opera

RampArt Skatepark / 8-10 p.m.

The Dolls of New Albion is a show that takes place in the Victorian Era-inspired city of New Albion and follows the McAlistair family over a span of four generations and four musical acts.

Cal Poly Humboldt Wind Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra

Fulkerson Recital Hall / 8 p.m. / $10 / Free Cal Poly Students with ID / $5 Children

Students under the direction of Dan Aldag, Jazz Orchestra, and Paul Cummings, Wind Ensemble, perform and evening of music at Cal Poly Humboldt.

826-3928 / Web site

The Dolls of New New Albion: A Steampunk Opera

Studio 299 Center for the Arts / 8-10 p.m. / $10

In Good Company presents, a live musical about a haunting family dynasty in the fictional town of New Albion. Where Circles Never Stop Themselves. Written and composed by Paul Shapera. Directed by Maile Pinto.

619-384-9598 / Ingoodcompany@gmail.com /

Keller Williams

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8-11:59 p.m. / $30 / $35 at the door / 18+

With the use of today’s technology, Keller creates samples on the fly in front of the audience, a technique called live phrase sampling or looping, with nothing pre-recorded.

613-3030 / info@arcatatheatre.com / Web site

Intenable (FR), Drastic Gnarlys

Blondies Food and Drink / 8-11:30 p.m. / $10

822-3453 / blondiesfoodanddrink@gmail.com / Web site

Swingo Domingo and Buddy Reed

The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / 21+

Join us at The Basement on Saturday, October 14th to dance and enjoy performances from Swingo Domingo.

826-0860 / info@basementarcata.com / Web site

Buddy Reed and His Fabulous Rip it Ups

The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight

Buddy and th' Fabulout Rip it Ups are making their return to the the newly reopened The Basement in Arcata.

lostmindranch@gmail.com / Web site

Eddie Pepitone

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $20 / 18+

Eddie is a force of nature on stage, switching between social rage and self-doubt. His shows are an energetic combo of calm and chaos, blue-collar angst and sardonic enlightenment. Few comedians working today channel the power of the rant better than Eddie Pepitone.

845-8864 / savagehenrycomedy@gmail.com / Web site

NightHawk

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

"NightHawk is a Humboldt County rock band dedicated to creating music that makes you want to dance!"

668-9770 / Web site

Under the Influence

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

Humboldt's own power-trio, Under The Influence, returns to The Thirsty Bear Lounge at Bear River Casino Resort.

733-9644 / booking.utiband@gmail.com / Web site

Thunder Kiss

Central Station / 9 p.m. / Free

Local rock.

839-2013 /

Cemetery Boys

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $5 / $10 day of show / 21+

Elusive Humboldt legends CEMETERY BOYS (Notlewy, Beninpayne, and Mespirit) return to The Miniplex for a night of witch house, hyperpop, and everything in between!

630-5000 / info@miniplexevents.com / Web site

Braturday Night Live

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 11-11:59 p.m. / $5

Brandy Lara and Evan Vest present a late night Anything-Can-Happen-And-Everything will happen show that blends comedy, talk, games and surprises.

845-8864 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema