Wednesday, April 2
Lowdown: Scott Pemberton Trio in Arcata Tonight
Before you head out on your epic Fishbone/Hayfork road trip this Friday, perhaps consider a sweaty rock show warm up in the form of the Scott Pemberton Trio, who will fill hallowed HumBrews with dirty, dirty guitar freakouts Wednesday night. The guitarist and Portland native’s sound has been described as “Ween meets Hendrix.” Taste Pemberton’s brand of excess in the extended, uh, “cover” of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence” below with guest vocals by fellow PDXers Shook Twins.
Also, it’s never too early to be planning your weekend fun (and beyond). In that spirit we’re directing you to the Lowdown Lookahead, a master list of all the Lowdown “red lined” events into the foreseeable future. Get on that and/or look for more Wednesday night distractions in your Lowdown below.
-Andrew Goff
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
War of the Monsters (1966)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
A giant monster that emits a destructive ray from its back attacks Japan and takes on Gamera. How could this be bad?
/ Web site
Pints for Nonprofits
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-9 p.m.
“Drink beer. Save fish.” Raise a pint in support of Mad River Alliance. Music by Mo and Morgan.
/ Web site
Rebelution, Common Kings (SOLD OUT)
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ $25
“Originally formed in Santa Barbara, CA in 2004, Rebelution’s strong DIY mentality, relentless touring and deep connection to their fan base via social media, has led them to being one of the best-selling reggae artists on the planet.”
/ Web site
Scott Pemberton Trio
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $12
/ 21+
“Classic rock, jazz, psychedelia and everything in between collide and fuse around the notion of discovery that jumps with ease from the composer to the listener.”
/ Web site
All Events!
100 Years of Radical Social Work
Goodwin Forum
/ noon
Social Work Department Chair Ronnie Swartz will give a brief introduction of the department and its history, followed by a presentation by professor Cesar Abarca and his students examining the evolution of social work and its commitment to serving marginalized and suppressed communities.
Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
/ Web site
Humboldt Hard Court Bike Polo
Highland Park
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
/ Web site
GMO Free Humboldt Volunteer Meetings
Arcata Co-op Community Kitchen
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
Buddy Reed
Blondies Food and Drink
/ 6 p.m.
Low down blues.
/ Web site
Free Yoga Class
Meadowbrook Apartment Complex
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
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
Kirtan
Arcata Core Pilates Studio
/ 8-9 p.m.
Inner joy through chanting sacred sound.
Open Mic w/ Lauren Smith
Logger Bar
/ 8 p.m.
First Wednesday of every month.
/ Web site
No Covers
SpeakEasy
/ 8 p.m.
Jazz improvisational duo.
/ Web site
Jimi Jeff Jam
Central Station
/ 8 p.m.
Jam with Jimi.
Joe Garceau
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
Local singer/songwriter.
/ Web site
Blues Jam
Clam Beach Inn
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Duh-nuh, duh-nuh…
Comedy Open Mikey
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Hosted by Nando Molina. Beats by Gabe Pressure.
Bar Fly Karaoke
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
/ Web site
Salsa Night
Robert Goodman Wines/Machine Works
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
Get a salsa lesson then apply that knowledge.
/ Web site
Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
Whomp
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Every Wednesday Jambalaya makes with the whompity whomp.
/ Web site
Rude Lion Sound
Toby and Jacks
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
Were you just thinking, “Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?” Here it is!
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE 2D: 1:15, 6:45, 8:50
- 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE 3D: 3:15
- 3 DAYS TO KILL: 6:50, 9:30
- DIVERGENT: 11:45, 1:25, 2:50, 4:40, 6:00, 7:55, 9:10
- MONUMENTS MEN: 11:55, 5:40
- MR PEABODY AND SHERMAN 2D: 12:00, 2:30, 4:55, 7:25
- MUPPETS MOST WANTED: 11:50, 1:20, 2:35, 4:05, 5:25, 8:10
- NEED FOR SPEED 2D: 3:50, 9:20
- NEED FOR SPEED 3D: 12:20, 5:50
- NOAH: 11:35, 1:10, 2:40, 4:30, 5:45, 7:45, 8:55
- NON-STOP: 12:45, 3:25, 6:05, 8:45
- SABOTAGE: 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00
- WIND RISES: 2:45, 8:35
Mill Creek Cinema
- 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE 2D: 6:55, 9:30
- DIVERGENT: 2:50, 6:00, 9:10
- LEGO MOVIE 2D: 5:10
- MR PEABODY AND SHERMAN 2D: 3:10, 5:30, 7:55
- MUPPETS MOST WANTED: 3:00, 5:40, 8:20
- NEED FOR SPEED 2D: 3:35, 6:25, 9:15
- NOAH: 2:40, 3:50, 5:50, 7:50, 9:00
- SABOTAGE: 4:05, 6:45, 9:25
Minor Theatre
- DIVERGENT: 5:40, 8:50
- GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL: 4:10, 6:40, 9:10
- NOAH: 5:25, 8:30