Saturday, May 4
Top Events!
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Star Wars: A New Hope
Eureka Theater
/ 2:30-5:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $10 Adults
/ $5 Ages 12 and under
Join us for a galactic adventure like no other in Star Wars: A New Hope! Step into the iconic world created by visionary filmmaker George Lucas, where heroes rise, empires fall, and destinies collide amidst the stars.
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3rd Annual Eureka Chinatown Street Festival
Old Town Eureka
/ 4-9 p.m.
/ Free
Celebrate at this lively street festival with Chinese lion dancers, dragons, cultural performances, food, vendors, kids zone + more!
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Alchemy Distillery Pop Up
Alchemy Distillery
/ 4-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Good Southern Food with guest chefs Christine and Valorie. Craft cocktails by Alchemy Distillery. Live music from Hot Spring Water.
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Logger Love Stories
Logger Bar
/ 6 p.m.
/ $20
A theatrical performance inspired by encounters that have happened in the bar. Presented by Longshadr Productions.
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Eureka Arts Alive
Old Town Eureka
/ 6-9 p.m.
Join us for the First Saturday Night Arts Alive event presented by Eureka Main Street on May 4th, from 6 to 9 p.m. Experience the vibrant atmosphere as galleries, museums, theaters, bars, and restaurants extend their hours for your enjoyment.
Rumble At The River 4
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 6:15-10 p.m.
/ $45
/ 21+
Join us in the Tish-Non Ballroom for an unforgettable evening featuring 18 thrilling fights, including the brand new ‘Bear Knuckle’ fights!
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May the 4th Futuristic Dance Party
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding scale
/ Free free entry before 10 pm
/ 21+
That’s no moon, it’s an intergalactic dance party! Dress up in your most futuristic fashion and come get down at the cantina with DJ Bumblecrow and surprise guests spinning hyperpop and more!
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All Events!
Humboldt Homebrewers’ Big Brew Day
Humboldt Beer Works
/ midnight
Join the Humboldt Homebrewers in a brewing demonstration for the biggest Homebrewing celebration of the year!
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Saturday Speaker Series: Bold Venture or Boondoggle? The Bear Harbor Railroad
Clarke Historical Museum
/ 2:30-3:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ $5 Donations Excepted
This month’s guest speaker is author and science columnist for the North Coast Journal, Barry Evans.
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Poster Contest
See Event Description
/ 8 a.m.
The California Seaweed Festival will take place in Humboldt County October 18-19-20, 2024. What’s the iconic view of the seaweed rich coast of Humboldt County? Contribute your vision of north coast seaweed for this year’s poster. The prize is $500.
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Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Walk
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 8:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
Join Redwood Region Audubon Society for a free guided field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Rock & Mineral Tailgate Sale
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
The Humboldt Gem and Mineral Society invites the public to our annual Rock & Mineral Tailgate Sale.
HeartMath & Horsemanship Clinic with Kansas Carradine
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $150
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Humboldt Botanical Garden Annual Plant Sale
Humboldt Botanical Garden
/ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Please join us at the Garden for our HUGE Annual Plant Sale!
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Wildflower Sow
Jefferson Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Hundreds of fresh wildflowers, carefully and thoughtfully picked by trained collectors all over the county, and identified and labeled by experienced botanists, will be displayed to admire, study, smell and enjoy.
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Dazey Dayz - Willow Creek
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
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Beginninga Annual May Fair
Beginnings Octagon
/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
/ $20 for vendors
Join us in the meadow for our eagerly anticipated annual spring fair and plant sale. Our dedicated gardeners and students have been hard at work cultivating an exceptional selection of plants to enrich your growing season.
Day of Mindfulness Retreat: Spacious Mind, Inclusive Heart
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $35
/ Free those unable to afford it
Ancient Forest Sangha offers a day of mindful meditation, relaxation, and deep listening in the Plum Village Tradition of Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh.
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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.
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Ferndale Veterans Craft Bazaar
Ferndale
/ 10-4 a.m.
/ Free
The Ferndale Veterans’ Spring Craft Bazaar is a free admission event benefiting Wreaths Across America.
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Fire Arts Center Pottery and Glass Spring SALE
Fire Arts Center
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pottery and Glass sale: locally made mugs, bowls, plates, vases, planters, art and more!
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Dazey Dayz: Redway
Dazey’s Supply
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Join Dazey’s as we celebrate 50 years in business with our annual Dazey Dayz sales event!
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Citizen Science Series: Plant Identification!
Hikshari Trail
/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
Join Eureka Community Services in exploring the natural environment we call home! This class takes place outdoors rain or shine at different locations in and around Eureka.
Puff & Paint
Crisp Lounge
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ $35
/ $20 Bring your own art supplies
/ 21+
Wilderness themed, or Star Wars themed for Star Wars Day!
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Maker Faire Skill Share!
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ Free
This is an all-day workshop faire hosted by Sea Goat Farmstand and The Makers’ Space. Join us for live music, food trucks, craft booths and an opportunity to learn from the artists and makers in your community.
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Humboldt Steel Pan Fest 2024
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ noon-9 p.m.
/ Free
Local Steel Pan Bands and percussion groups gather together for 3 days of groovy live music. Come dance with us as local bands play Calypso, Reggae, Jazz, Samba, Taiko, West African, and Hindustani styles.
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Great Bay Race #2
Humboldt Yacht Club
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
Load up your sailboat and come to Humboldt Bay to sail in the Great Bay Race #2 for 2024. This is the sailing race that transits the entire north and south bay. It’s a long race that is challenging and exciting!
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The Lion King Musical
Pacific Union School
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ Free
Students perform the endearing classic. Sensational and fun Pacific Union School is offering a musical performance for the public free of charge. Snacks available.
Indigenous People and Native Plants
Jefferson Community Center
/ 1:30 p.m.
/ Free
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS), as part of the annual Wildflower Show, invites the public to two presentations from the perspective of Native People
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Creative Imagination & a Greater Vision - A Sound of Soul Event
Adorni Center
/ 3:30-4:30 p.m.
/ Free
“Discover a simple way to connect with the Divine Life Force.”
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Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 4-7:30 p.m.
/ $14
“After the Rebel Alliance are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and the bounty hunter Boba Fett.”
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Roland Rock & The Rockin’ Rollerz
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ Free
Come listen and dance to live music: Classic Rock, Classic Country, Rockabilly, Blues and Originals by this 4-piece band.
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Irregular Folk
North Of 4th
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Lost Dogs
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
The Lost Dogs are local musicians that have all lived and played music in Humboldt County for lots of years.
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Northern Highbush
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 7:30-9:45 p.m.
/ Free
Get up and dance with us at Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge on May 4th. New music and welcoming our new guitarist Anna Pinsky!
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Comedy Night at Pale Moon
See Event Description
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Featuring: Nick Meier, Freeway Ferrall, Pete Nelson and more.
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Thumb Leader
Heckler’s Paradise
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
The only show you won’t get kicked out for heckling…in fact it’s encouraged.
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Night Hawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
NightHawk is a Humboldt County Rock Band, dedicated to creating music that makes you want to dance! From classic rock to R&B to country rock to blues.
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Buddy Reed and His Fabulous Rip it Ups
The Basement
/ 9-11:59 p.m.
/ 21+
Bud lays it all out everytime he plays.
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Buddy Reed and the Rip It Ups
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
Get ready to rock your socks off every first Saturday of the month with Buddy Reed at The Basement!
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- ABIGAIL: 12:40, 3:10, 5:40, 8:10
- BOY KILLS WORLD: 8:00
- CHALLENGERS: 12:50, 4:20, 7:30
- CIVIL WAR: 11:30, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40
- GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE: 11:10, 1:45, 4:25
- GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE 2D: 11:40, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50
- JEANNE DU BARRY: 7:00
- KUNG FU PANDA 4 2D: 11:00, 1:25, 3:40
- STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE 25TH ANNIVERSARY RE-RELEASE: 12:30, 3:50, 7:10
- TAROT: 11:25, 1:40, 4:00, 6:20, 8:40
- THE FALL GUY: 11:50, 1:20, 2:40, 4:10, 5:30, 7:00, 8:20
- THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE: 11:55, 2:35, 5:20
- UFC 301: PANTOJA VS. ERCEG: 7:00
- UNSUNG HERO: 11:20, 2:00, 4:40, 7:20
Mill Creek Cinema
- CHALLENGERS: 12:20, 3:40, 6:50
- CIVIL WAR: 11:20, 2:00, 4:40, 7:30
- KUNG FU PANDA 4 2D: 11:50, 2:05, 4:20, 6:40
- STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE 25TH ANNIVERSARY RE-RELEASE: 12:30, 3:50, 7:10
- TAROT: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:50
- THE FALL GUY: 11:30, 1:00, 2:20, 4:00, 5:10, 7:00, 8:00
- UNSUNG HERO: 11:10, 1:50, 4:30, 7:20
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