Sunday, Aug. 18
Curtain Goes Down on Shrek
Happy Sabbath, HumCo. You feeling up for a matinee? ‘Cuz Sunday is your last chance to see Humboldt Light Opera Company’s eye-popping production of Shrek. If you’re concerned with your kids living happily ever after, you’d best pony up.
Other Sunday 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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Shrek Matinee
Van Duzer Theater
/ 2 p.m.
/ $13
/ $11 students/seniors
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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All Events!
Blue Lotus Jazz
Angelina Inn
/ 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz with your brunch? Wheee…
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Happy Growler Day
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ noon-11 p.m.
/ Free
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Jazz Jam
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 2 p.m.
/ $5
Featuring the Randles-Labolle-AmirKhan Trio.
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The Muppets (2011)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
The new one.
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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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Open Mic w/ Chris Parreira
Robert Goodman Wines/Machine Works
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ Free
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Trivia Night
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Test your random knowledge.
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Karaoke w/ Chris Clay
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 8 p.m.
Your <em>Lowdown</em> will go on the record as saying that Chris Clay is Humboldt’s most pro karaoke jockey. We know this stuff.
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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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