Friday, June 7
This weekend, Friday through Sunday sees the return of Kiwanis of the Redwoods’ Redwood Run, three days of steel steeds, rousing rock and roll and — we ain’t gonna don’t sugar coat it, HumCo — many, many boobs.
In addition to the biker games, wet T-shirt contests, tattoo artists, vendors, food and brews, expect a healthy dose of loud. Specifically, performances by former lead singer of Bad Company Brian Howe, Pink Floyd-tribute band road warriors House of Floyd, blues guitar shredder Tommy Castro, Man in Black devotees Cash’d Out and — no way — Jackyl.
Man, that last band … if you’ll recall, Jackyl had many of the trademarks of ‘80s hair metal going for it. Only problem was their debut album came out in 1992 and spawned the novelty hit “Lumberjack” which features the most famous chainsaw solo in the history of rock. Needless to say, it was a short day in the sun for them.
But you know what? In honor of what’s sure to be a triumphant set this weekend, we’re just gonna post the “Lumberjack” music video and step away from the keyboard.
Enjoy yourself some melodic chainsaw before you point your hog toward Piercy and/or check out the rest of Friday’s Lowdown farther down.
-Andrew Goff
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Redwood Run
Riverview Ranch
/ 9 a.m.
/ $120
Motorcycles, music and hot mamas. Performances by Brian Howe of Bad Company, Jackyl, House of Floyd, Tommy Castro, Cash’d Out and more.
Great White Encounter: The Scott Stephens Story
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $3
Ocean Night features 40-minute documentary on local man who was attacked by a Great White in October 2011.
/ Web site
Humboldt Crabs vs. Healdsburg Prune Packers
Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $8
Hometown baseball, baby.
/ Web site
Barn Dance
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $7
/ $6 members
Celebrate the start to summer with a barn dance with caller Sue Moon and tunes by The Empty Bottle Boys. Benefits North Star Quest Camp. Sponsored by Humboldt Folklife Society.
/ Web site
All Events!
Redwood Coast Regional Forum
Fortuna River Lodge
/ 9 a.m.
Public and private sector leaders discuss regional issues and opportunities.
Annual Disabilities Expo
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.
Information about local services and programs from 28 organizations and agencies in one location.
/ Web site
Garberville Farmers’ Market
Garberville Town Square
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sustainable farms sell local produce direct to the consumer.
DJ Itchie Fingaz
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 2 p.m.
Soundcloud.com/itchiefingaz
/ Web site
LiveART with Ashley Menza Designs
Eel River Brewery
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
Fortuna’s First Friday
Fortuna
/ 6-9 p.m.
Art, music, fun and great deals from local merchants in the friendly city.
Parent Voices Humboldt
The Jefferson Project
/ 6 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
Trinidad Arts Night
Trinidad
/ 6 p.m.
Kinda like Garberville Arts Alive, but in Trinidad.
Conifers of the Pacific Slope with Michael Kauffman
Northtown Books
/ 7-9 p.m.
Author gives a talk about his latest book, afield guide built to assist plant lovers in identifying one of the most intriguing and ancient groups of plants in the world.
/ Web site
Bill Allison
Persimmons Garden Gallery
/ 7 p.m.
Local vocalist and trumpeter.
/ Web site
Earth First! Benefit
The Ink Annex
/ 7 p.m.
/ $30 rich people
/ $5 poor people
Music from Sunshine n’ Yellabird, John Good Frien and DJ Mekone. “Win a Date with an Eco-Hottie” auction. Proceeds will support Earth First’s Redwood Coast Rendezvous, a direct action skillshare happening from June 14th through June 18th.
World Dance Party
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7 p.m.
/ $5
Dance lessons and music by Chubritza and Musaic.
/ Web site
Excerpts from Streetcar Named Desire
Arcata High School
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $5
Arcata Arts Institute presents scenes from the beloved American play.
/ Web site
Shugafoot
SpeakEasy
/ 8 p.m.
Local jazz/blues band gets it done.
/ Web site
Next to Normal
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
Musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other.
/ Web site
Techniques for Landing
Synapsis
/ 8 p.m.
Aerial dance theater piece on community, how humans have treated the planet, migration and survival.
/ Web site
Laurie Morvan Band
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
Blues rock band.
/ Web site
Dr. Squid
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Humboldt party band would prefer you dance more.
/ Web site
Blacksage Runners
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.
Local rock band. (Formerly Sour Cream.)
Disco Trinidad!
Ocean Grove Lodge
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
After Trinidad Arts Night, get down tonight with DJ Knutz.
/ Web site
Gunsafe
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Local country punkgrass.
/ Web site
Blue Rhythm Revue
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Local R&B-based funk ensemble.
/ Web site
Accurate Productions
Angelina Inn
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ Web site
Rude Lion Sound
Toby and Jacks
/ 9:30 p.m.
Dance, sweat, get down.
Moonalice
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $10
Jam band mixes a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations.
/ Web site
Funk Dance Party
Nocturnum
/ 10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
With DJs King Maxwell and guests Adam and Matt from the Missing Link.
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- AFTER EARTH: 1:15, 3:50, 6:25, 9:00
- EPIC 2D: 12:25, 5:35
- EPIC 3D: 3:00, 8:00
- FAST AND FURIOUS 6: 2:20, 3:10, 5:25, 8:30, 9:20
- GREAT GATSBY 2D: 2:05, 5:15, 8:25
- HANGOVER PART III: 1:45, 4:25, 7:00, 9:30
- INTERNSHIP: 12:15, 2:00, 3:15, 4:55, 6:10, 7:50, 9:10
- IRON MAN 3 2D: 11:55, 5:55, 8:55
- IRON MAN 3 3D: 2:50
- NOW YOU SEE ME: 11:50, 2:35, 5:20, 8:10
- PURGE: 12:10, 2:30, 5:05, 7:25, 9:40
- STAR TREK INTO THE DARKNESS 2D: 12:00, 2:40, 6:15, 8:50
- STAR TREK INTO THE DARKNESS 3D: 11:50, 5:45
Garberville Theater
- THE GREAT GATSBY: 7:30
Mill Creek Cinema
- AFTER EARTH: 1:45, 4:20, 6:55, 9:25
- EPIC 2D: 2:25, 7:30
- EPIC 3D: 11:55, 4:55
- FAST AND FURIOUS 6: 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:05
- HANGOVER PART III: 2:00, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35
- INTERNSHIP: 12:25, 3:15, 6:05, 8:55
- NOW YOU SEE ME: 11:55, 2:45, 5:30, 8:15
- PURGE: 12:40, 2:55, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40
- STAR TREK INTO THE DARKNESS 2D: 12:05, 6:20, 9:20
- STAR TREK INTO THE DARKNESS 3D: 3:10
Minor Theatre
- FRANCES HA: 4:55, 7:05, 9:15
- INTERNSHIP: 3:35, 6:20, 9:05
- STAR TREK INTO THE DARKNESS 2D: 3:15, 6:05, 8:55