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Arts! Arcata is in full swing tonight and perhaps before you make it down to the plaza, you can catch some swingin' tunes courtesy of Lizzy and the Moonbeams at the Mad River Brewery at 6 p.m. Then perhaps you can hit up Arcata to check out the local art up and the various talented local musicians performing around town. If you're looking for some coffee and some tunes the kids can check out, The Ethniks will be doing their international thing over at Cafe Mokka for free and starting around 8 p.m.