Friday, Sept. 20
Before You See Him at HSU, Watch Drew Carey in His First Tonight Show Appearance
Legit Celebrity in Humboldt Alert: The biggest famous face news to hit Humboldt since Colin Farrell got a latte, comedy megastar Drew Carey will take the stage at HSU’s Van Duzer Theatre Friday night in an actually scheduled appearance. I know what you’re wondering: Where will Drew get his cup of joe? Time will tell, kids.
But before the 800 or so of you lucky ticket holders are served your yuks, lets take a 25 year trip back in time back to when Carey was just rising to national prominence. In those days, Johnny Carson was still at the helm of The Tonight Show and every standup craved the the legitimization an appearance before the king of late night provided. In the Youtube vid above, Drew gets his shot. Enjoy. Other Friday options in your Lowdown below.
-Andrew Goff
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Barn Dance
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7:30-10:30 p.m.
/ $7
/ $6 HFS members, students and seniors
/ Free kids under 12
Humboldt Folklife Society dance features Blake Ritter and Sam McNeill pickin’ tunes and calling by Sue Moon.
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Drew Carey
Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $45
/ $15 HSU student
A comedy icon and television legend, Drew Carey starred in The Drew Carey Show, followed by the improv comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway? and appearances in numerous television series and films. He has also hosted The Price Is Right since 2007.
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All Events!
No Good Redwood Ramblers
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6 a.m.
/ Free
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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.
Garberville Farmers’ Market
Garberville Town Square
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sustainable farms sell local produce direct to the consumer.
Water Dance Art Exhibition/Benefit
Mattole Valley Community Center (Petrolia)
/ 1-8 p.m.
/ Free
New free flowing hand carved bay laurel sculptures by local wood artist John McAbery.
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Pressure/Anya DJs
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 2 p.m.
Ass shaking at the top of the hill, McKinleyville.
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Blind Tiger Release
The Local Cider Bar
/ 4 p.m.
Meet the brewer night.
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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.
Lemon Lemon Cherry
Cafe Brio
/ 6:30 p.m.
The Brothers McClurg
Faith Center
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
Free worship night.
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Kenshō
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7 p.m.
/ $5
Features Satori Wheels Pro and Am riders skateboarding around the world. Benefit for the Rampart Skate Park.
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Spring Canyon
Cecils New Orleans Bistro
/ 7 p.m.
Rock ‘n’ roll.
Faye Blais
Cafe Nooner II
/ 8 p.m.
/ $35
Singer/songwriter performs. Price of admission includes dinner.
You Can’t Take It With You
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $12 student/senior
NCRT production of the comedy awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1937. Directed by Mack Owen.
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Shugafoot
SpeakEasy
/ 8 p.m.
Local jazz/blues band gets it done.
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Becky’s New Car
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
Becky Foster, is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-stricken millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works.
Accurate Productions
The Ritz
/ 9 p.m.
City Lights dance night.
Full Moon Fever
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
Feel free to have a breakdown as local Petty cover band plays for all you American girls.
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Bar-Fly Karaoke
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Rooster McClintock
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ Free
A night of Honky-Tonk music for the whole family.
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The Roadmasters
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Humboldt’s country institution.
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Rude Lion Sound
Toby and Jacks
/ 9:30 p.m.
Dance, sweat, get down.
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- BLUE JASMINE: 1:50, 4:20, 6:50, 9:20
- DESPICABLE ME 2 2D: 12:25, 2:55
- ELYSIUM: 12:05, 2:45, 5:25, 8:15
- INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2: 1:15, 4:05, 6:45, 8:10, 9:25
- LEE DANIELS THE BUTLER: 12:00, 3:05, 6:05, 9:05
- PLANES 2D: 1:10, 3:30, 5:50
- PRISONERS: 1:25, 2:40, 4:55, 5:30, 8:25, 9:00
- RIDDICK: 11:55, 2:50, 5:45, 8:40
- THE FAMILY: 12:55, 3:40, 6:25, 9:10
- THE WORLD S END: 12:00, 6:10, 8:50
- THIS IS THE END: 1:45, 4:25, 7:00, 9:35
- WE RE THE MILLERS: 1:00, 3:55, 6:35, 9:15
Mill Creek Cinema
- ELYSIUM: 12:40, 3:20, 9:25
- INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2: 12:35, 3:10, 5:45, 8:30, 9:15
- LEE DANIELS THE BUTLER: 12:00, 3:00, 5:55, 9:00
- PRISONERS: 1:25, 4:55, 6:00, 8:25
- RIDDICK: 12:05, 2:55, 5:50, 8:45
- THE FAMILY: 12:50, 3:30, 6:10, 8:55
- THIS IS THE END: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40
- WE RE THE MILLERS: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30
Minor Theatre
- PRISONERS: 5:20, 8:45
- SPECTACULAR NOW: 3:50, 6:10, 8:30
- THE FAMILY: 3:40, 6:20, 9:00