Wednesday, Oct. 8
Wednesday’s Lowdown: Branford Marsalis and The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Plus Affordable Options
Today your Lowdown offers up two Wednesday options, one if money is no object, the other if you are in the majority. We will let the YouTube clips above and below duke it out for your affections.
High brow musical majesty? Or sci-fi cinema artifact? Check your balance, then proceed. -AG
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Humboldt Beer Week
Various
/ noon
/ 21+
Celebration of the craft brew industry, focused on but not limited to local and regional craft beers. Complete schedule inside.
/ Web site
Branford Marsalis and The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $65
/ $10 HSU student
The elder statesman of the Marsalis brothers and one of the most accomplished saxophone players of his generation, Branford’s immensely melodic playing always soars with harmonic dexterity, precision and rhythmic fire.
/ Web site
All Events!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Shred Aware LLC
/ 12:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ Free
We changed our name! We are officially Shred Aware (formerly known as Shred Tec.)
/ Web site
Buddy Reed
Blondies Food and Drink
/ 6 p.m.
Low down blues.
/ Web site
Humboldt Hard Court Bike Polo
Highland Park
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
/ Web site
Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
/ Web site
The Bat (1959)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
“This fourth film version of the Mary Roberts Rinehart-Avery Hopwood stage chestnut The Bat is so old-fashioned in its execution that one might suspect it was intended as “camp” (though that phrase wasn’t in common usage in 1959).”
/ Web site
Eureka Fair Wage Act Meeting
Labor Temple
/ 6:15 p.m.
Supporters of the Eureka initiative to require employers with more than 25 employees to provide a $12 minimum wage gather.
Open Mic with Mike Anderson
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
/ Free
Usually some singer/guitarists, a couple spoken word guys and then that one wildcard oddity that makes you go “hmm.”
/ Web site
Comedy Open Mikey
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
With host Nando Molina. Sign up to see if your comedic material slays or sinks.
Lemon Lemon Cherry
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Folk, blues, trad jazz, special guests, occasional touring bands, something different every week.
/ Web site
USGGO, No Covers
SpeakEasy
/ 7-10:30 p.m.
Ultra Secret Good Guy Organization plays gritty funk after quirky piano and drums duo No Covers every Wednesday at The SpeakEasy.
/ Web site
Blues Jam
Clam Beach Inn
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Duh-nuh, duh-nuh…
BarFly Karaoke
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
/ Web site
Salsa Night
Robert Goodman Wines/Machine Works
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
Get a salsa lesson then apply that knowledge.
/ Web site
Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
Whomp
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Every Wednesday Jambalaya makes with the whompity whomp.
/ Web site
Rude Lion Sound
Toby and Jacks
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
Were you just thinking, “Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?” Here it is!
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- ANNABELLE: 12:05, 3:40, 5:55, 8:00, 9:30
- BOXTROLLS 2D: 12:30, 2:00, 3:00, 4:30, 5:30, 7:10
- EQUALIZER: 12:00, 3:05, 6:05, 9:10
- GONE GIRL: 12:20, 1:30, 2:35, 6:10, 7:30, 8:25
- GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2D: 12:00, 2:50, 5:45, 8:40
- LEFT BEHIND: 12:35, 3:20, 4:55, 6:00, 8:45
- LET S BE COPS: 4:40, 9:30
- MAZE RUNNER: 12:45, 3:35, 6:25, 7:40, 9:15
- TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 2D: 11:55, 2:20
- THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU: 1:25, 4:05, 6:45, 9:25
- WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES: 12:50, 3:30, 6:15, 9:00
Mill Creek Cinema
- ANNABELLE: 4:20, 6:50, 8:25, 9:20
- BOXTROLLS 2D: 3:10, 5:35, 8:00
- DOLPHIN TALE 2: 3:00, 5:45
- EQUALIZER: 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
- GONE GIRL: 5:10, 8:35
- GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2D: 3:15, 6:05, 8:55
- MAZE RUNNER: 3:30, 6:20, 9:10
- THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU: 3:35, 6:10, 8:45
Minor Theatre
- GONE GIRL: 4:55, 8:15
- MAZE RUNNER: 3:30, 6:10, 8:50
- THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU: 3:50, 6:25, 9:00