Thursday, May 30
Riiide it … that Pony …
For the rest of this week, McKinleyvillians will gather daily to collectively ooze community spirit as part of their annual Pony Express Days. If you’re an outsider curious about what da fuss be, the Lowdown will let you peak behind the curtain:
Thursday: Root on Mack town’s heroes during the annual Fireman’s Muster friendly competition. in the Ray’s Food Place parking lot.
Friday: Get down with Dr. Squid in the Blue Lake Casino’s Sapphire Palace for the annual Pony Express Dance. Will there be a contest for best boots? Yes there will.
Saturday: The main event. Get your parade on along Central Avenue starting at 11 a.m. Then hit up the Family Festival in Pierson Park from 12-4 p.m. (Expect craft booths, food and games for the wee ones.) Soundtrack provided by St. John and the Sinners. There will also be Gymkhana at the Mckinleyville Rodeo Grounds on both Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday: Softball tournament! Swing for the fences at the Hiller Sports Complex. $125 per team.
For more info go here, or if you have a personal vendetta against McKinleyville and all its residents check out your other to-do options in the Lowdown below.
-Andrew Goff
Top Events!
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After Earth Sneak Peak
Broadway Cinema
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $20
In celebration of the release of the movie After Earth, starring Will and Jaden Smith and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the Humboldt-Del Norte County Film Commission will be holding a Reception and Sneak Peek screening.
All Events!
NCEPD Annual Recognition Luncheon
Wharfinger Building
/ 11:45-1:30 a.m.
/ $18
Recognizes the work of people who employ and support individuals with disabilities, and individuals who are employed.
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Logger Bar for the Land
Logger Bar
/ 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Music by The Jim Lahman Band, locally produced snacks, raffle and more.
/ Web site
Pony Express Days Fireman’s Muster
McKinleyville Business Dist.
/ 5:30 p.m.
Pony Express Days is a town celebration that was established in 1968, this year marks the 45th Annual.
Fred and Junior
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6 p.m.
Local swing jazz duo helps the hops go down.
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Angelina Inn
/ 6-9 p.m.
Romantic jazz with your dinner?
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SB Lounge
SpeakEasy
/ 7 p.m.
Analogue electronica duo of Anwyn Halliday on synthesizers and Tamaras Abrams on drums.
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Pony Express Days Dance
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 7 p.m.
Pony Express Days is a town celebration that was established in 1968, this year marks the 45th Annual.
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HSU Guitar Group
Libation
/ 7 p.m.
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Kenny Ray and the Mighty Rovers
Shamus T Bones
/ 7:30 p.m.
Old time country while you eat meat.
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Karaoke w/ Chris Clay
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 8 p.m.
Please don’t do “Bohemian Rhapsody.” That never works.
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Irish Music Session
Robert Goodman Wines/Machine Works
/ 8 p.m.
Biweekly gathering of local Celtic music players.
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Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.
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Kindred Spirits
Clam Beach Inn
/ 8:30 p.m.
Steff and The Articles
Red Fox Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
Progressive pop/indie jazz.
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Thrusty Thursday Comedy
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
From SF Kevin O’Shea, Caitlin Gill and local yocals Josh Duke, Dutch Savage and Anders Larson.
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Comedy Night
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.
Stand up comedy with local and out of the area comics. $5 door fee
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Accurate Productions
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
S.I.N. and Service Night DJ night.
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Pressure/Anya DJs
Nocturnum
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Dirty Thursdays bump ‘n’ grind boogie down.
Adventures in Disco
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Special four hour disco set with DJ Knutz.
/ Web site
Datablend
#MongolianNightz
/ 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ 21+
Weekly exposition of local innovators in EDM hip hop, and bass music.
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DJ Red 80’s Night
The Jam
/ 10 p.m.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- EPIC 2D: 2:10, 4:45, 5:35, 7:20, 9:40
- EPIC 3D: 12:20, 2:55, 8:15
- FAST AND FURIOUS 6: 11:55, 1:55, 3:00, 5:00, 6:05, 8:05, 9:10
- GREAT GATSBY 2D: 2:00, 5:15, 8:25
- HANGOVER PART III: 12:55, 1:45, 3:30, 4:25, 6:00, 7:00, 8:40, 9:30
- IRON MAN 3 2D: 2:50, 5:55, 9:00
- IRON MAN 3 3D: 2:20, 5:25, 8:35
- OBLIVION: 12:25, 3:25, 6:20, 9:15
- STAR TREK INTO THE DARKNESS 2D: 12:00, 3:10, 6:15, 9:20
- STAR TREK INTO THE DARKNESS 3D: 2:40, 5:45, 8:50
Mill Creek Cinema
- AFTER EARTH: 10:00
- EPIC 2D: 3:15, 5:45, 7:30, 8:20
- EPIC 3D: 4:55
- FAST AND FURIOUS 6: 3:00, 6:00, 9:05
- GREAT GATSBY 2D: 5:50
- GREAT GATSBY 3D: 2:45, 9:10
- HANGOVER PART III: 4:20, 6:55, 9:30
- IRON MAN 3 2D: 2:50, 8:55
- IRON MAN 3 3D: 6:10
- STAR TREK INTO THE DARKNESS 2D: 3:10, 6:20, 9:20
- STAR TREK INTO THE DARKNESS 3D: 5:25, 8:30
Minor Theatre
- GREAT GATSBY 2D: 5:20, 8:30
- HANGOVER PART III: 4:20, 6:50, 9:20
- STAR TREK INTO THE DARKNESS 2D: 3:05, 6:00, 8:55
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