Calendar June 23 – 30, 2022
Behind-the-scenes footage, movie trivia, unique short films, house-made trailers and more. $8, $12 Poster Package. info@arcatatheatre.com. facebook.com/ events/704005167573163. 613-3030.
MUSIC Bailee Barnett. 9 p.m. Firewater Lounge, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad. Country. Free. DJ RunDat. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Bear River Casino Resort, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. In the Thirsty Bear Lounge spinning hits that will keep you dancing. Ages 21 and up. Free. fb.me/e/4swf0QfNj. Kate Wolf Music Festival. Black Oak Ranch, 50350 U.S. Highway 101, Laytonville. See June 23 listing. Kenny Bowling. 9-midnight. Clam Beach Tavern, 4611 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Country music. Every Friday. Contact venue for current COVID protocols. Shelter n Play. 6 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Public group on Facebook made up of local musicians and music fans. Live streams, videos, events and local music links. facebook.com/groups/224856781967115.
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The Arcata Bay Oyster Festival returns for its 32nd round this June 23-25 — three days of celebrating the delicious bivalve from the bay! On Thursday, June 23, grab your map of participating restaurants (more info at arcatamainstreet.com) and eat, eat, eat the creations of local chefs vying for the title of “best” in the Best Oyster Contest. Then on Friday, June 24, head over to the Big Top Circus Tent in the Creamery District for the Oyster Festival Kickoff Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. to enjoy food, drink, music and see who took the Best Oyster honors ($20). On, Saturday, June 25, it’s the Oyster Festival Main Event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Big Top Circus Tent in the Creamery Field where you can indulge in more oysters and beverages and groove to music by Object Heavy, The Undercovers and Tropiqueno. Plus, revel in other Oyster Fest activities like vendors, a kids zone, contests and more ($15, kids under 12 free). Tickets include a steel cup and wristband.
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Dell’Arte International presents the 2022 Prize of Hope to the Zimbabwe Theater Academy on Saturday, June 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event includes a “Hope-y Hour” at the Logger Bar starting at 5 p.m., a catered dinner outside in the Rooney Amphitheater and a celebration and ceremony in the Carlo Theatre that includes a performance of selections from Zandezi by Zimbabwe Theater alumni. All of the events are included in the ticket price ($50, $30 guild members, $25 BIPOC). Get yours online at dellarte. com/product/prize-of-hope-sat-june-25th.
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Comunidad Unida del Norte de Arcata/ Community United of North Arcata (CUNA) announces Valley West’s first Tianguis (Latinx-style flea market) on Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carlson Park. Take a leisurely browse of the flea market for vintage and other great finds, and enjoy food and live music.
ELECTIONS Rally to Defend Reproductive Rights. 5 p.m. Humboldt County Courthouse, 825 Fifth St., Eureka. Join the Peace and Freedom Party Humboldt, Party for Socialism and Liberation Humboldt, and Cooperation Humboldt for a weekly rally at the courthouse and Arcata Plaza.
EVENTS Best of Humboldt Fair. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See June 23 listing. Open Mic Talent Mixer. 7 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Bring an act to share, sing karaoke, mingle with performers, discover new talent. Proof of vaccination required. Masks required off stage. Free. ncrt.net. Oyster Festival Kickoff Celebration. 6-9 p.m. Big Top Circus Tent, Creamery Field, 1275 Eighth St., Arcata. Kick off a weekend celebrating local aquaculture, beverages and food, presentations, live music and winners of the Best Oyster contest. Meet local oyster farmers and party under Arcata’s big top circus tent. $20. arcatamainstreet@gmail.com. arcatamainstreet.com/ oyster-festival. 822-4500.
Prof’s Big League Tour. 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. All ages. Doors at 7 p.m. $23. arcatatheatre. com. Eureka Summer Concert Series. 6-8 p.m. Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka. Open-air music each week on Eureka’s waterfront. Bring your chairs and please leave pets at home. No smoking or alcohol. Presented by Eureka Main Street. June 23: Beat Frequency (today’s hits), June 23: Beatz Werkin (classic rock) Free. eurekamainstreet.org/summer-concert-series-4. 441-4187.
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A Novel Idea Book Group, One Long River of Song, by Brian Doyle. 6-7 p.m. Arcata Library, 500 Seventh St. Monthly book group that meets online and through Zoom video conferencing. Call for a Zoom invitation and to pick up a copy of the book. Free. humboldtgov. org/calendar.aspx?EID=7241. 822-5954. Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson Radio Hour. 10-11 p.m. The book will be read in weekly installments. This week’s reading: Episode 22, Chapter 32 (Part 2): Hypnotism; and Chapter 33: Beelzebub as professional hypnotist. Free. rybopp@suddenlink.net. HumboldtHotAir.org. 826-7567.
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Ujima Parent Peer Support. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. For BIPOC families. See the HC Black Music and Arts Association Facebook page for more information. hcblackmusicnarts@gmail.com. Virtual Whiteness Accountability Space. Noon-1 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Community members who identify as white are invited to weekly conversations led by white facilitator from Equity Arcata. Email for the Zoom link. equityarcata@gmail.com.
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Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Fresh produce, eggs, meat, baked goods, nursery plants and starts, oysters, live music on the square, crafts and more.
eads up, Humboldt: While the county’s masking mandate has been lifted, Public Health is still strongly recommending masking indoors in public, social distancing and “avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.” COVID-19 is still with us, so be sure to check the protocols at event venues.
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MUSIC Americana Music. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Grind Cafe, 734 Fifth St., Eureka. Bolton Basil plays songs of American folk music, including bluegrass, country and popular music of the 1950s and 1960s. Kate Wolf Music Festival. Black Oak Ranch, 50350 U.S. Highway 101, Laytonville. Last run for the iconic music festival. katewolfmusicfestival.com.
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Best of Humboldt Fair. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Five days of arts, entertainment, agriculture, racing, local products, tastings and livestock showings. redwoodacres.com. Food for People’s Free Produce Market - Eureka. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bayshore Mall, 3300 Broadway, Eureka. Drive-thru event. For more information, go to foodforpeople.org or call 445-3166. Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Freshest local produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers and more. Plus music and hot food vendors. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/hendersoncenter.html. 441-9999. Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3-4 p.m. Help fight hunger and improve nutrition in the community. Visit the website to be invited to a Zoom orientation. Free. volunteer@foodforpeople.org. foodforpeople. org/volunteering. 445-3166 ext. 310. Willow Creek Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Community Commons, state routes 299 and 96, Willow Creek. Fresh local produce, straight from the farmer.
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Drop-In Volunteer Day. 1-4 p.m. Bayside Park Farm, 930 Old Arcata Road, Arcata. Get a taste of a farmer’s work growing vegetables, herbs and flowers. Come prepared for sunshine, cold, wet and working in the dirt. Bring a water bottle, snacks, closed toe shoes, long pants, sleeves and a sun hat. Free. baysideparkfarm@ cityofarcata.org. cityofarcata.org/440/Bayside-ParkFarm. 822-8184.
MEETINGS
Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents classes focused on strength and mobility (Tuesday), and on relaxation and breath work (Thursday). Contact instructor Ann Constantino for online orientation. $3-$5 donation per class, no one is turned away for lack of funds. annconstantino@gmail.com. sohumhealth.org. 923-3921.
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Drop off your 3.5-12 year old for interactive exhibits, science experiments, crafts and games, exploring the planetarium, playing in the water table or jumping into the soft blocks. $17-$20. info@discovery-museum.org. discovery-museum.org/ classesprograms.html. 443-9694.
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Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Help with animal care, weeding, watering, planting and occasional harvest help on Saturday mornings. Volunteers get free produce. flowerstone333@gmail.com. (530) 205-5882.
Dazed & Confused (1993). 8-10:45 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Pre-show at 5 p.m., movie at 6 p.m. Rated R. All ages, parental guidance suggested.
Drag Races. Samoa Drag Strip, Lincoln Avenue and New Navy Base Road. Details online. $10, free for 12 and under. samoadragstrip.com.
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