See July 26 listing. Show People. 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain. See July 26 listing. Cabaret. 8 p.m. Ferndale Rep. See July 27 listing.
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MUSIC
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Blue Lake Music Festival. 10 a.m. Perigot Park, Blue Lake. Music by Clan Dyken, The Ginger Ninjas, Jimi Jeff and the Gypsy Band, The Movers and the Shakers, Abstract, Seed and Moonsong. Kid’s area, food and beer. Benefit for The Friends of Annie and Mary Rail Trail. 672-2624. Jesus Rocks The Redwoods. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Richardson Grove Campground and RV Park, Highway 101, south of the park. Music by Sound Doctrine Band, The Ambassadors, Supernaturally Blessed, Zion Music Project, Jacob Thomas and Intersection and many more. Skateboard 1/2 pipe and rails. Free. Women’s Music Night. 7 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Featuring music by Soulful Sidekicks Laura Hennings and Ginger Casanova. $3. 677-9493. Afro-Cuban Faculty Performance. 8-10 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Dances, percussion and songs of the AfroCuban folkloric traditions. $10. humboldt.edu. 826-3731.
OUTDOORS
Humboldt’s Exhausted Weekend Somewhere on the long list of reasons why you chose to spend your life in Humboldt County is scrawled something that resembles “the fresh air.” Our mixture of salty Pacific breezes and damp, fresh redwood are enough to draw tens of thousands of people-filled cars to our pristine beaches and forests each year. Breathe it in, Humboldt. (Inhales) Ahh … But all them purty smells can get a little played, right? Guess what! This weekend you get to take a vacation from all that nasal monotony and trade in the alluring scents of nature for arousing carbon monoxide! How? Well, this weekend offers Humboldtians not one but two opportunities to suck some serious exhaust! First, there will be “cars, cars and more cars,” literally as far as the eye can see, when the annual Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo again rolls into the Friendly City for three days (Friday, July 27 to Sunday July 29) of chrome, bobby socks and vintage rock ‘n’ roll! The streets will be lined with custom, classic vehicles of yesteryear all weekend, yes, but here’s some other highlights: Friday: Watch the shiny rides arrive and make their way down Main Street and Fortuna Boulevard starting at 6 p.m. Then, pull up your poodle skirt and rock your ginchiest sunglasses for the annual
sock hop taking place Friday at 8 p.m. in Fortuna’s River Lodge. ($5.) Saturday: From dawn til dusk Main Street will look like Jay Leno’s garage. But on top of that there’s an antique tractor pull from 1 to 3 p.m. and a poker run for all the automobile enthusiast/card sharks out there. Sunday: More car gawking opportunity if you need it, but Sunday’s main event takes place at Fortuna’s Rodeo Grounds where the annual Burn Out Contest will kick up rubbery dust and smoke and rattle ear drums starting at 2 p.m. But the Fortuna AutoXpo isn’t your only chance to worship the combustion engine this weekend. We’re doubling up on the fumes, kids! The Monster X Monster Truck Show invades Redwood Acres Fairgrounds at 6 p.m. on both Friday, July 27, and Saturday, July 28. You’ve got 10,000 pound giants spinning donuts, popping wheelies and smashing their smaller, weaker brethren while you say, “Woo!” Tickets are $18/$10 for the wee motorheads. Need to know if it’s worth your hard-earned dough? Google “Monster X Tour” for a taste of all the big, round, rubber glory. So, enjoy the fresh air some other weekend. For more info on Fortuna’s AutoXpo, go to redwoodautoxpo.com. For more on the Monster X Tour, hit monstertruckent.com. Vroom. — Andrew Goff
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Baykeeper’s Natural History Bay Tour. 9 a.m.-noon. Humboldt Baykeeper, 217 E St., Eureka. Baykeeper volunteers share expertise and enthusiasm for Humboldt Bay in a free hour-long boat tour. www.humboldtbaykeeper. org. 268-8897. Manila Dunes Restoration. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Morning of invasive plant removal. Bring water, wear comfortable work clothes. Tools, gloves and cookies provided. 444-1397. Open Gardens. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Gardens, College of the Redwoods, Eureka. Roam the 44acre fully fenced property. $5. www.hbgf.org. 442-5139. Friends of the Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. 90-minute walk focusing on marsh ecology. 826-2359.
FOOD
Arcata Farmers’ Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Fresh vegetables, fruits, seedlings, plants and local food. Music by Blue Lotus Jazz. humfarm.org. 822-5951. Grange Pancake Breakfast. 7:30-11:30 a.m. Humboldt Grange #501, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road. The usual monthly breakfast.
SPORTS
Humboldt Crabs vs. Fontanetti’s As. 7 p.m. Arcata Ballpark. See July 27 listing.
FOR KIDS
Around the World with Cinderella: Domitila. 2 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Story and arts and crafts time features cast members from Humboldt Light Opera’s upcoming Cinderella performances in August. humlib.org. 269-1910.
ETC.
Mensa Forum. Noon-1:30 p.m. Samoa Cookhouse, Samoa Road, Arcata. No-host luncheon. HSU professor emeritus Abdul Aziz on “Islam: Fact and Fiction,” how the religion is practiced today by the majority of Muslims and how it is portrayed. 768-9701. Burning Man Regional Townhall. 4 p.m. Woodlab Designs 3326½ Jacobs Ave., Eureka. Burners and burncurious gather, ask questions, and see local art projects headed to the playa. tisha@inferknow.org. Tarot Costume Party. 7 p.m. Ink Annex, 47-B West Third St., Eureka. Benefit for the Ink People. Come as your favorite archetype. Feral jazz by Dogbone. $20.
29 sunday EVENTS
22nd Annual Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo. 10 a.m. Car show and burnout contest. See July 27 listing.
THEATER
Cabaret. 2 p.m. Ferndale Rep. See July 27 listing. Ferndale Rep Audition. 7 p.m. Carson Block Building, 517 Third St., Eureka. Auditions for FRT’s In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play), set at the dawn of the age of electricity in the 1880s, based on the bizarre historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat “hysterical” women. Email for more info: raevinrobison@gmail.com.
MUSIC
Sundays at Four. 4 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets, Eureka. Music by Merry Phillips and Friends. christchurcheureka.org. 442-1797.
OUTDOORS
Baykeeper’s Natural History Bay Tour. 9 a.m.-noon. Humboldt Baykeeper. See July 28 listing. Ma-le’l Dunes Guided Walk. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Ma-le’l Dunes north parking lot off Young Lane. Search for animal signs with wildlife biologist Keith Slauson. All About Frogs. 1-4 p.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Learn all about frogs in their habitat on Grandparents and Grandkids Day. www.fws.gov/humboldtbay. 733-5406.
SPORTS
Humboldt Crabs vs. Fontanetti’s As. 12:30 p.m. Arcata Ballpark. See July 27 listing.
LECTURE
Japanese Tea Ceremony. 1-3 p.m. Ink People Center for the Arts, 517 Third St., Eureka. Seasonal demonstration of Chanoyu, the Japanese Tea ceremony. Guests should wear comfortable clothing, be fragrance-free and wear minimal jewelry. Everyone welcome; free will donation. horaizons.blogspot.com.
ETC.
Redwood Coast Scrabble Club. 1-5 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. Fun with words. 677-9242.
30 monday THEATER
Ferndale Rep Audition. 7 p.m. Carson Block Building. See July 29 listing.
DANCE
Friendship Circle Dance. 7-10 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Dancers 50 and older enjoy dancing with live music from the 1930s-50s. $4. 725-5323. Swing Dance Night. 7:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Swing what your mama gave you! $5. 616-6876.
FOR KIDS
Tales of Tails. 1-2 p.m. Companion Animal Foundation, 88 Sunny Brae Center, Arcata. Storytelling event for children between 4 and 10 years old with stories about animals and our relationships with them. Engage in fun discussions and meet amazing animals. cafpets@gmail. com. 826-7387.