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appetite for the living with Robo-Cat Productions’ two-hour bat bonanza. Free. www.facebook.com/ events/2455085837984982.
MUSIC
The Bayou Swamis. 8-10 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Hear Cajun two-steps and Zydeco stomps, swamp up classic swing tunes, country standards, and 1950s rockers with a splash of greasy, down-home original music. Dance floor. Refreshments available. $5-$20 sliding. westhavenarts@gmail.com. Home Cookin’. 6-8 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company & Tap Room, 101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. Home Cookin’ serves up a platter of tangy originals with a side of seasoned R&B. Free. www.madriverbrewing.com. (707) 668-4151. Los Amantes del Mañana. 8 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. blondiesfoodanddrink.com.
THEATER
A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Aug. 26 listing.
EVENTS
Arcata Block Party Reloaded. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Kinetic Sculpture Lab, Eighth and N streets, Arcata. Live bands, DJs, singers, dancers, fire performers, aerialists and a silent disco from 12 to 1 a.m. Plus art installations, live artists, bar, food and vendors, VIP lounge, cabanas and more. All ages. $18-$40. info@arcaneartistes.com. tickets. vemos.io/-MLoivRPo0aPx8oeX3JK/arcane/-N9Z9iMf5vHWGZe11uPx/arcata-block-fest-reloaded. (916) 207-6208. Bayside Block Party. 2-7 p.m. Jacoby Creek Land Trust, 2182 Old Arcata Road, Bayside. Food, fun and festivities. Tour Jacoby Creek restoration work, enjoy wood-fired pizza and beverages, and dance to the Elderberry Rust String Band. Plus local arts and crafts vendors and a silent auction. Free. jacobycreeklt@gmail.com. jclandtrust.org. (707) 822-0900. Hops in Humboldt. 2-6 p.m. Rohner Park, 5 Park St., Fortuna. Humboldt’s biggest beer festival. Ticket price includes unlimited samples of micro-brews and a commemorative glass. Also, food, live music, vendor booths, swag and more. $50, $25 non-drinker, $75 VIP, $100 Ultimate VIP. friendlyfortuna.com. Hot August Nights. 2 p.m. Myers Flat Saloon, 12939 Myers Flat. Cruise down the Avenue of The Giants. Myers Flat Saloon serves classic 1950s food, cocktails and beer. Ages 21 and up. Prizes available and judging by local businesses. Build to edge of the document Margins are just a safe area
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Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 25 listing. Salmon, Oysters, Ales & Rails BBQ. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Timber Heritage Association, 930 Vance Ave., Samoa. A salmon and oyster barbecue fundraiser for the Timber Heritage Association. Live music, speeder rides, Hit n Miss Engine displays and tours of the Samoa Shops. Barbecue available for purchase. Samoa Speeder/Train Rides. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Timber Heritage Association, 930 Vance Ave., Samoa. Ride Humboldt’s historic rails with a scenic trip along the bay on Timber Heritage Association’s historic crew car rail speeder. Near the Samoa Cookhouse. timberheritage. org/ride-the-rails-on-a-historic-speeder-crew/. (707) 443-2957. Toast to the Coast. 3-8 p.m. Septentrio Tasting Room, 650 Sixth St., Arcata. Enjoy coastal-inspired food from The Nosh Food Truck, music, live painting by Tony Diaz and a silent auction stocked with local goods, art and experiences. A benefit for the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust. Music: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Average Dad Band, 6-8 p.m. Kingfoot. $15.
FOOD
Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. The North Coast Growers’ Association Farmers’ Market features local produce, food vendors, meats, plant starts and flowers every week. Market match for CalFresh EBT customers. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/arcataplaza.html. (707) 441-9999. Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Fresh veggies grown on site, local eggs and sourdough bread. Work from local artists and artisans. flowerstone333@gmail. com. (530) 205-5882.
GARDEN
Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Aug. 26 listing.
Sequoia Park Ivy League – Volunteer Work Day.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sequoia Park, 3414 W St., Eureka. Help remove invasive ivy. Supplies provided. Meet by the fountain. jthomas@ci.eureka.ca.gov. facebook.com/ events/1202536557258910. (707) 382-6563.
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Audubon Guided Birding Tour w/Kathryn Wendel.
8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Bring binoculars and meet trip leader Wendel at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) for views of Humboldt Bay, easy-to-walk trails and diversity of birdlife. Free. rras.org. FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Meet leader Katy Allen in the lobby of the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on plants and/ or Marsh ecology. Masks are recommended inside the building, regardless of COVID vaccination status. Free. (707) 826-2359.
Guided Tour of Fort Humboldt State Historic Park.
1-2 p.m. Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, 3431 Fort Ave., Eureka. Join interpreter William on an hour-long ADA-accessible walking tour of the 19th century military outpost, focusing on its history, Euro-American colonists and Indigenous people. Rain cancels. Check North Coast Redwoods Facebook page for updates. Free. facebook.com/NorthCoastRedwoods. Historic Old Town Eureka Tours. 12-1:15 p.m. Clarke Historical Museum, Third and E streets, Eureka. Learn about the notable places and events that took place over the years. jthomas@ci.eureka.ca.gov. clarkemuseum.org. (707) 441-4080. Wigi Wetlands Volunteer Workday. 9-11 a.m. Wigi Wetlands, Behind the Bayshore Mall, Eureka. Help create bird-friendly native habitat and restore a section of the bay trail by removing invasive plants and trash. Meet in the lot directly behind Walmart. Tools, gloves and snacks provided. Please bring your own drinking water. Free. jeremy.cashen@yahoo.com. rras.org. (214) 605-7368.
The Goonies (1985). 5-8:15 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Pre-show at 5 p.m. Movie at 6 p.m. Rated PG. All ages. Parental guidance suggested. Retro-gaming in the lobby. $8, $12 admission and poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. facebook.com/events/1009374683082588. (707) 613-3030.
MUSIC
Always on Sunday. 12-5 p.m. Fieldbrook Winery, 4241 Fieldbrook Road. Live music starts at 1:30. Wine flights, beer, appetizer boards for purchase. Wood-fired pizzas require an online reservation. fieldbrookwinery.com. Barking Dogma at the Blue Lake Art Market. 2-5 p.m. Dell’Arte Amphitheatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. The eclectic progressive avant band Barking Dogma returns after a 25-year hiatus. Jazz Jam. 5 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. Live jam. blondiesfoodanddrink.com. Summer Concert Series. 2-4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Enjoy live local bands and more. Free. arcatamainstreet@gmail.com. arcatamainstreet.com. (707) 822-4500. THEATER IN STOCK NOW!! A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 2 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Aug. 26 listing.
EVENTS
Blue Lake Sunday Market. 1-5 p.m. Blue Lake, Off State Route 299, Exit 5. Farmers market, live music, vendors and a bar. Every Sunday through Sept. 25. Humboldt County Fair. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 25 listing. Trinidad Artisans Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saunders Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. Next to Murphy’s Market. Featuring local art and crafts, live music and barbecue. Free admission.
SPORTS
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. 18 and older only. IDs checked at door. Alcohol and drug-free event. $5.50, includes skate rental. Drag Races. Samoa Drag Strip, Lincoln Avenue and New Navy Base Road. Details online. $10, free for 12 and under. samoadragstrip.com. Stock Car Racing. Redwood Acres Raceway, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Details and ticket prices online. racintheacres.com/.
ETC
Fighting for Our Lives: An Action Conference on
Reproductive Justice. 10 a.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. A national interactive Zoom event for activists and grassroots advocates to strategize to regain women’s and pregnant people’s rights to control their bodies. Register online. Free, donations of $5-$50 requested. tinyurl.com/2022WRD. Twice-Nice Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Center for Spiritual Living, 239 Buhne St. See Aug. 26 listing. Womxn’s Empowerment Self Defense Seminar. 4-6 p.m. Humboldt Jiu Jitsu, 1041 F St., Arcata. A holistic approach to self defense that includes verbal, mental and physical self-defense for womxn 13 and up taught by Danielle Cenotti of the Women’s National Martial Arts Federation. Sensitive or triggering topics may come up. $20, $15 students. info@humboldtjiujitsu.com. www. humboldtjiujitsu.com. (707) 822-6278.
FOOD
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Free, hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free.
OUTDOORS
Guided Tour of Fort Humboldt State Historic Park. 1-2 p.m. Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, 3431 Fort Ave., Eureka. See Aug. 27 listing.
Seabirding Adventure with Kayak Trinidad and Red-
wood Region Audubon. 9 a.m.-noon. Kayak Trinidad, 1 Bay St. Join Redwood Region Audubon Society in partnership with Kayak Trinidad for a morning viewing local seabirds from a kayak. All kayaks and gear provided. Reservations required. $109. Andrew.RRAS@gmail.com. rras.org. (707) 329-0085.
SPORTS
Drag Races. Samoa Drag Strip, Lincoln Avenue and New Navy Base Road. See Aug. 27 listing.
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“Coffee House Moments”. Brenda Tuxford Gallery, 627 Third St., Eureka. A new community exhibition of artworks celebrating coffee. Participant artists include Yuliya Kinnunen, Cleo Carrino, Soph Kastel, Neveah Cox, Sophie Ell, Jan Ramsey, Loryn White, Claire MacKenzie, Emily Reinhart and Korinza Endsley.
July/August Art Show. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Watercolor paintings and ceramic tiles by Jody Bryan. Tim O’Reilly Memorial Art Exhibit. Upstairs Gallery, 1063 G Street, Arcata. Exhibit of the late Arcata artist’s work. Curated by friend and neighbor, Shoshanna.
FOOD
Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. Fresh produce, herbs and teas, eggs, plants and more. Market match for CalFresh EBT customers. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999. Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3:30-4:30 p.m. See Aug. 25 listing.
MEETINGS
CEDS Roadshow - Eel River Valley. 5:30-7 p.m. River Lodge Conference Center, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna. Give your insights on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Humboldt County. drios@co.humboldt.ca.us. humboldtrising.com. (707) 476-4809.
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Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. This informational Zoom session will go over the steps and safeguards of Area 1 Agency on Aging’s matching process and the different types of homeshare partnerships. Email for the link. Free. homeshare@a1aa.org. a1aa. org/homesharing. (707) 442-3763. Humboldt Bounskee League. 6-8 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Weekly league nights. Purchase of any wood bounskee from Humbrews or the website includes one-month family membership for future events. All ages. Free. bounskee@gmail.com. bounskee.fun. (707) 601-9492. Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 26 listing.
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Cookies Presents: OhGeesy. 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Rap/Hip-hop. Doors at 7 p.m. All ages. $25, $100 Meet and Greet. arcatatheatre.com. Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. See Aug. 26 listing.
FOOD
Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. 10th and Main streets, Fortuna. Locally grown fruits, veggies and garden plants, plus arts and crafts, music and hot food vendors. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation. org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/fortuna.html. (707) 441-9999. Old Town Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. Fresh local produce, eggs, bread, specialty sourdough donuts and more. Plus music and hot food vendors. Market match for CalFresh EBT customers. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ oldtown.html. (707) 441-9999. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mario’s Marina Bar, 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove. Fresh produce, flowers, plant starts and more. Live music and hot food vendors. Market match for CalFresh EBT customers. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation. org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/sheltercove. html. (707) 441-9999.
MEETINGS
5:30-7 p.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Give your insights on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Humboldt County. Free. drios@co.humboldt.ca.us. humboldtrising.com/. (707) 476-4809. Humboldt Cribbage Club Tournament. 6:15-9 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Weekly six-game cribbage tournament for experienced players. Inexperienced players may watch, learn and play on the side. Moose dinner available at 5:30 p.m. $3-$8. 31for14@ gmail.com. (707) 599-4605.
ETC
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults.
Build English language confidence in ongoing online and in-person classes. All levels and first languages welcome. Join anytime. Pre-registration not required. Free. englishexpressempowered.com. (707) 443- 5021. Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 25 listing.
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Figure Drawing. 6-8:30 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. $5. blondiesfoodanddrink. com.
BOOKS
On the Same Page Book Club. 5:30 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Online book club that meets on the first Wednesday of the month on Zoom. Sign up using the Google form at www.forms.gle/bAsjdQ7hKGqEgJKj7.
MOVIES
Sci-Fi Night: Sun Ra’s Space is the Place (1974). 6-9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Pre-show at 6 p.m. Free raffle at 7:35 p.m. Movie at 7:40 p.m. Rated R. All ages. Parental guidance suggested. Retro-Gaming in the lobby. $5, $9 admission and poster. info@arcatatheatre. com. facebook.com/events/4914850131954475. (707) 613-3030.
MUSIC
Bayside Ballads and Blues. 6-8 p.m. Clam Beach Tavern, 4611 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Every Wednesday. Hazzards Cure, Echo Death. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. The Shanty, 213 Third St., Eureka. Speed Doom metal. $5. (707) 444-2053.
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Storytime with Sunshine the Chicken and Ms. Sue.
11-11:30 a.m. Arcata Library, 500 Seventh St. In-person stories and songs for preschool children and their caregivers. Masks are optional. Ms. Sue will be wearing one. Free. humboldtgov.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7463. (707) 822-5954.
GARDEN
Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Aug. 26 listing.
ETC
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ART
Art Night at the Sanctuary. First Thursday of every month, 4-7 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Create with others freely or work on a guided project. Bring your own supplies or use what’s around to collage, paint, draw, make an art book, etc. $5-$20 suggested, no one turned away for lack of funds. sanctuaryarcata.org. Tim O’Reilly Memorial Art Exhibit. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Exhibit of the late Arcata artist’s work. Curated by friend and neighbor, Shoshanna. redwoodraks.com.
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Comedy Humboldt Open Mic. First Thursday of every month, 8-10 p.m. Clam Beach Tavern, 4611 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Tell your jokes.
MUSIC
Karaoke (Thirsty Bear Lounge). 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Bear River Casino Resort, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. See Aug. 25 listing. Find it at wedding business retailers and newsstands throughout Humboldt County, and online.
FOOD
Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See Aug. 25 listing. McKinleyville Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. See Aug. 25 listing. Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3-4 p.m. See Aug. 25 listing.
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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-Park-Farm. (707) 822-8184.
MEETINGS
Ujima Parent Peer Support. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 25 listing. Virtual Whiteness Accountability Space. 12-1 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. See Aug. 25 listing.
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