Friday, Aug. 16

Two Straight Days of Live Music in the Inland Sun

It is unclear if our current coastal heatwave will hold through the weekend. But as seasoned Humboldt sun seekers know if you’re feeling chilly head east.

[UPDATE: Mad River Summerfest canceled for Friday night. We shall see what tomorrow brings.]

This Friday and Saturday, not only will a 299 river venture reward you with warmer temperatures, you’ll also get a load of local live music in your ear. For ‘tis the return of Mad River SummerFest, which will take over Christie Ranch near Blue Lake for two nights and one day of bands, booths and booze. Hell, for a paltry $15 you can even set up camp. Who’s playing? Let the Lowdown inform you who’s gonna be onstage when:

Friday

  • 6 p.m. - The Rezonators Do Dylan
  • 8 p.m. - Miracle Show
  • 10 p.m. - Naive Melodies

Saturday

  • 11 a.m. - Orjazzmic
  • 12:20 p.m. - No Good Redwood Ramblers
  • 1:40 p.m. - Motherlode
  • 3:15 p.m. - Lord Ellis
  • 4:40 p.m. - Fickle Hill Billies
  • 6:30 p.m. - Earl Thomas
  • 8:20 p.m. - Tracorum
  • 10:15 p.m. - Stevie Culture and Ishi Dube

Too much joy for you? Other Friday options in your Lowdown below.

-Andrew Goff

Top Events!
(Look ahead!)

Humboldt County Fair
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 9 a.m.
This year is the 117th annual event. Features live and satellite horse racing, mule racing, carnival rides and games, death defying stunts, live entertainment, competitive exhibits, livestock events, great fair-time foods and special programs.
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Mad River Summerfest
Christie Ranch / 5 p.m.-midnight / $5 / $15 w/camping
With performances by Earl Thomas, Steve Culture and Ishi Dube, Motherlode, The Fickle Hillbillies, Lord Ellis, No Good Redwood Ramblers and many more. Proceeds benefit Mad River Alliance.
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Legendary Locals of Arcata
Northtown Books / 9 p.m.
Arcata Eye editor Kevin Hoover presents his new book, plus the Nite Pie ladies (featured on the book’s cover) return that evening with some delicious pies for you to sample.
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Don’s Neighbors
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / 21+
Local rock band.
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All Events!

Humboldt Bay Boat Tours
Humboldt Baykeeper / 9 a.m.
Humboldt Baykeeper offers free natural history boat tours of the north Humboldt Bay at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Call for details.
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Music Camp
Arcata High School / 9 a.m.-7 p.m. / $160
Week long day camp for percussion, brass, and winds students.
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Garberville Farmers’ Market
Garberville Town Square / 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sustainable farms sell local produce direct to the consumer.
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Anna Hamilton
Angelina Inn / 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Local singer/songwriter/storyteller gets to know you.
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McKinleyville Arts Night
McKinleyville Business Dist. / 6-8 p.m.
Celebration of arts, food and fun in McKinleyville held the third Friday of each month.
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe / 6-9 p.m. / Free
Jazz on the patio! Wheeeeeee…
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From Sawdust to Uranium: 130 Years of Electricity in Humboldt County
Clarke Historical Museum / 6-8 p.m. / Free
Authors Garret Root and Rand Herbert of JRP Historical, Inc. and Humboldt Bay Generating Station plant managers Loren Sharp and Mark Smith will be providing a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of electricity in Humboldt County.
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Late: A Cowboy Song
Redwood Park / 7 p.m.
Part of Plays in the Park. Mary finds herself caught between her childhood sweetheart Crick, and the cowboy Red. As Crick pulls her in with marriage and a baby, Red gives her the freedom of the open fields and friendship.
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Shrek
Van Duzer Theater / 7:30 p.m. / $19 / $13 balcony
Humboldt Light Opera Company (HLOC) presents flying dragons, catchy tunes, flashy dance numbers, irreverent romance, and dozens of your favorite fairytale creatures together on stage
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The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $15 / $12 students/seniors
Follows the story of Marjorie Taub, the wife of a philanthropic allergist, who is engulfed in a life crisis of Medea-like proportions.
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Three Amigos (1986)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8 p.m. / $5
They’re down on their luck and up to their necks In senoritas, margaritas, banditos and bullets!
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Shugafoot
SpeakEasy / 8 p.m.
Local jazz/blues band gets it done.
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The Uptown Kings
Bear River Casino Resort / 9 p.m.
Local blues masters hit you hard.
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DJ Pressure Anya Duo
Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free
Beats you can’t not dance to.
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Don’s Neighbors
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / 21+
Local rock band.
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Brian Laidlaw
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 9 p.m.
Poet and singer/songwriter from San Francisco who now resides in Minneapolis.
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NightHawk
Cher-Ae Heights Casino / 9 p.m. / 21+
Local classic rock.
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Accurate Productions
The Ritz / 9 p.m.
City Lights dance night.
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Rashaan Ahmad
The Jam / 9:30 p.m. / 21+
Crown City Rockers MC takes the stage at the Jam.
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Rude Lion Sound
Toby and Jacks / 9:30 p.m.
Dance, sweat, get down.
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DJ Jsun
Pearl Lounge / 10 p.m. / 21+
Get down in Old Town.
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Miss Lonely Hearts, Side Iron
Alibi / 11 p.m. / $5 / 21+
Honky tonk night.
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • 2 GUNS: 1:25, 4:05, 6:45, 9:25
  • CONJURING: 6:50, 9:30
  • DESPICABLE ME 2 2D: 1:50, 4:20
  • ELYSIUM: 12:40, 3:25, 6:15, 9:00
  • JOBS: 12:20, 3:10, 6:00, 8:50
  • KICK-ASS 2: 1:35, 4:15, 7:00, 9:40
  • LEE DANIELS THE BUTLER: 11:55, 3:00, 6:05, 9:10
  • PARANOIA: 1:15, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20
  • PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS 2D: 12:50, 6:10
  • PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS 3D: 3:30, 8:45
  • PLANES 2D: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 6:55
  • PLANES 3D: 9:05
  • RED 2: 5:45, 8:30
  • SMURFS 2 2D: 12:30, 3:15
  • WE RE THE MILLERS: 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15
  • WOLVERINE 2D: 2:10, 5:15, 8:20
Mill Creek Cinema
  • ELYSIUM: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10
  • JOBS: 12:05, 2:55, 5:45, 8:35
  • KICK-ASS 2: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20
  • LEE DANIELS THE BUTLER: 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00
  • PARANOIA: 1:05, 3:40, 6:15, 8:50
  • PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS 2D: 12:45, 6:05
  • PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS 3D: 3:30, 8:40
  • PLANES 2D: 12:55, 3:20, 5:50, 8:15
  • WE RE THE MILLERS: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30
Minor Theatre
  • ELYSIUM: 3:35, 6:10, 8:45
  • JOBS: 3:25, 6:15, 9:05
  • WE RE THE MILLERS: 3:55, 6:35, 9:15

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