Generally, libraries are for books. On Saturday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to noon, the Trinidad Library is going to the dogs with Dancing with Dogs (free). Nora Winge will be inside the library, performing and teaching dance moves with her dog. Outside, Kathrin Burleson shows off her corgis’ agility skills, which will obviously be adorable. For the sake of canine civility, please leave your dog at home.
21 thursday ART
Art for Teens. 4:30-6 p.m. Fortuna United Methodist Church, 922 N St. Drawing, painting, mixed-media, sculpting and more. Free.
MUSIC
Amos Lee. 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, Arcata. Soulful and bluesy roots folk. $48, $22. Humboldt Ukulele Group. Third Thursday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. A casual gathering of ukulele strummers who have fun and play together for a couple of hours. Beginners welcome and you won’t remain one long! $3. dsander1@arcatanet.com. 839-2816.
EVENTS
Humboldt County Fair. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Live and satellite horse racing, mule racing, carnival rides and games, death-defying stunts, live entertainment, exhibits, livestock events and more. $8 general, $3 race admission. www.humboldtcountyfair.org. 786-9511.
FOR KIDS
Playgroup. 10 a.m.-noon Morris Elementary School, 2395 McKinleyville Ave., McKinleyville. Bring your children ages 0-5 for a chance to play with others. Free. Storytime. 10-10:45 a.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for you and your youngsters. Free. 677-0227.
FOOD
Food for People’s Produce Market. Third Thursday of every month, 12-2 p.m. Food for People, 307 W. 14th St., Eureka. All income eligible folks are invited to pick out fresh fruits and vegetables, sample recipes using available produce, enjoy live music and learn about
Food, everyone agrees, is pretty great. You need it to live and it has the capacity to be absolutely delicious. The ninth annual Taste of Willow Creek ($20, free for kids under 12) is a sunsoaked exemplification of deliciousness. The festival of music, art and chow is on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the China Creek Cottages from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
CalFresh. Free. hmchugh@foodforpeople.org. www. foodforpeople.org. 445-3166. Henderson Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Fresh local produce, straight from the farmer. Huayllipacha plays this week. www.humfarm.org. 441-9999. McKinleyville Farmers Market. 3:30-6:30 p.m. McKinleyville Safeway Shopping Plaza, Central Avenue. Fresh local vegetables, fruit and flowers straight from the farmer. Also fresh barbecued meats and live music. Cory & Friends play this week.
OUTDOORS
Cocktail Cruise. 5:30 p.m. C Street Market Square, Foot of C Street, Eureka. Have a drink and enjoy a slow ride around the bay on the Madaket. $10. 445-1910. Narrated Bay Cruise. 1, 2:30 & 4 p.m. C Street Market Square, Foot of C Street, Eureka. Tour the bay with the captain of the Madaket as your guide. Learn about the history and wildlife of Humboldt Bay. $18, $16 seniors and kids under 17, $10 kids under 12, free to kids under 4. 445-1910. Trail Stewards Training. Third Thursday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Bring water and wear work clothes. Tools and gloves are provided. Free. info@ friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
SPORTS
Lawn Games. 6 p.m. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Come and play bocce, cornhole and more. Free.
ETC
Cribbage Group. Every other Thursday, 6-8 p.m. New Wine Church, 1180 Evergreen Road, Redway. Please bring a board, if possible; refreshments will be served. Free. lizcarey333@icloud.com. 497-8281. Sip and Knit. 6 p.m. NorthCoast Knittery, 320 Second St., Eureka. Join fellow knitters, crocheters, weavers,
Experience the groovy, far-out highlights of the original Woodstock festival, without the risk of a bad acid trip. The Eureka Theater is screening the 1970 documentary Woodstock ($5) on Friday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Patchwork skirts and Hendrix scarves are optional.
spinners and other fiber artists as they socialize and work on their current projects. 442-9276
22 friday DANCE
Barn Dance. 7:30-11 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. Savor the summertime with music from the Striped Pig Stringband and calling by Carolan Raleigh-Halsing. All dances are taught with no partner or experience needed. $7, free for kids under 12. www.humboldtfolklife.org.
MOVIES
Showgirls. 7:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Elizabeth Berkley vies for the top as a stripper. $5. www. arcatatheatre.com. Woodstock. 7 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. The classic documentary about the epic concert. $5. www.theeurekatheater.org.
THEATER
A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 7-9:30 p.m. Redwood Park, top of 14th Street, Arcata. The Plays in the Park series kicks off with Shakespeare’s classic comedy about love, mischief and magic. $12. www.playsinthepark. net. 822-7091.
EVENTS
Humboldt County Fair. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Aug. 21 listing. Nostalgia Weekend. Samoa Drag Strip, Lincoln Avenue and New Navy Base Road. Kick-off of theT-N-T Hot Rods car show. Free. www.samoadragstrip.com. Street Legal Drag Racing. 5:30 p.m. Samoa Drag Strip, Lincoln Avenue and New Navy Base Road. Hear the roar of the engines, feel the heat of the race. Free. www. samoadragstrip.com.
FOR KIDS
Playgroup. 10 a.m.-noon Morris Elementary School, 2395 McKinleyville Ave., McKinleyville. See Aug. 21 listing.
FOOD
Southern Humboldt Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square, Church Street. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods and more, plus live music and family activities. Free. www.facebook.com/Southernhumboldtfarmersmarket.
OUTDOORS
Cocktail Cruise. 5:30 p.m. C Street Market Square, Foot of C Street, Eureka. See Aug. 21 listing. Narrated Bay Cruise. 1, 2:30 & 4 p.m. C Street Market Square, Foot of C Street, Eureka. See Aug. 21 listing.
SPORTS
Eight Ball Tournament Night. 7 p.m. Rose’s Billiards, 535 Fifth St., Eureka. Come and compete for prizes in a BCA rules double-elimination tournament on 7-foot Diamond tables. $5 plus $3 green fee. guy@rosesbilliards. com. www.rosesbilliards.com. 497-6295. Friday Fun Skating. 6-8:30 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. Skate with your friends and family. $4 youth, $4.75 adults. www.ci.eureka.ca.gov/depts/ recreation/youth/roller_skating.asp. 441-9181. Public Skating. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. Have a blast and get some exercise at the same time. $5.
23 saturday MOVIES
Inside Llewyn Davis. 6-8 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets, Eureka. The Coen brothers chronicle
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