Wednesday, May 22
Rapper Danny Brown, who stops by the Arcata Theatre Lounge on Wednesday, has seen his national profile skyrocket just in this last month. Not for his music, unfortunately, but for an incident that occurred onstage that has sparked conversation about what defines sexual assault.
During an April 26 concert in Minneapolis, a female audience member briefly performed oral sex on Brown in the middle of a song while onstage. Discussion about whether the act was non-consenual and/or illegal, sexual double standards and masculinity in hip hop have played out across Twitter and in the comment sections of various media/music site. (Listen to the implications of the incident discussed on NPR’s Tell Me More.)
Aside from a few tweets the night of the incident, Brown has continued with his Old and Reckless Tour — its ATL stop also features hip hop quartet OverDoz and currently Humboldt-based lyrical force of nature L|A Dodger (pictured).
More Wednesday options below in today’s Lowdown.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Danny Brown Old and Reckless Tour
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.
/ $25
/ $20 adv.
/ 21+
Phantom Wave presents the nationally known hip hop artist with support by OverDoz and Humboldt’s own L|A Dodger.
/ Web site
All Events!
Blue Lotus Jazz
Angelina Inn
/ 6-9 p.m.
Romantic jazz with your dinner?
/ Web site
Kev and Dee
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6 p.m.
Vintage rock/soul.
/ 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
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 6:30 p.m.
Music and spoken word. Hosted by Mike Anderson.
/ Web site
Pressure/Anya DJs
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
/ Web site
Whomp Whomp Wednesday
Nocturnum
/ 9 p.m.
HumCo craves <em>beats</em>.