Wednesday, April 30
Above: Master picker Brooks Robertson makes you jealous with only his fingers. He’ll be joined by fellow Nashviller John Standefer at the Arcata Playhouse tonight. Soak that up or another option from your Wednesday Lowdown below.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Future Hunters (1988)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
American science fiction adventure film that introduced Robert Patrick to the world. 2025 A.D. A lone adventurer (Richard Norton) searches the post-nuclear wasteland for the most devastating, godless artifact in history.
/ Web site
American Sign Language Stand-Up Comedy
Kate Buchanan Room
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 adv.
“Once-in-a-Humboldt-lifetime” event and the last tour for Keith Wann, a very talented ASL comedian.
/ Web site
James Balog
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7 p.m.
/ $25
/ $5 HSU students
Dreme Ice Survey, the most wide-ranging photographic study of glaciers ever conducted. The project has been featured in National Geographic, on PBS’s Nova, in two books, and is now the subject of the award-winning documentary.
/ Web site
Brooks Robertson and John Standefer
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $13 members/students
Acoustic finger-style guitar duo, Brooks and John both perform and teach each year at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society convention in Nashville.
/ Web site
Fortunate Youth
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
Combining rootsy vibes and unique bass lines united with multiple harmonies, boisterous guitar solos, and heavy keys.
/ Web site
All Events!
Randles, LaBolle and Amirkhan
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
A trio of Humboldt’s best jazz musicians while you sip.
/ Web site
Free Yoga Class
Meadowbrook Apartment Complex
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ Free
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
Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
/ Web site
Zumba
The MGC
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ $6
/ Web site
Humboldt Hard Court Bike Polo
Highland Park
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
/ 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
Ultra Secret Good Guy Organization
SpeakEasy
/ 7-10:45 p.m.
/ Web site
Live Turtle Races
Logger Bar
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Cheer on the world famous box turtles. Four heats every 20 minutes. It looks like this.
/ Web site
Kirtan
Arcata Core Pilates Studio
/ 8-9 p.m.
Blues Jam
Clam Beach Inn
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Duh-nuh, duh-nuh…
Salsa Night
Robert Goodman Wines/Machine Works
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
Get a salsa lesson then apply that knowledge.
/ Web site
Bar Fly Karaoke
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
/ 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
- BEARS: 12:00, 2:15, 4:25, 6:35, 8:45
- BRICK MANSIONS: 1:55, 4:30, 6:55, 9:20
- CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 2D: 11:50, 2:50, 5:55, 9:00
- DIVERGENT: 2:35, 8:25
- DRAFT DAY: 12:05, 5:45
- GOD S NOT DEAD: 12:35, 6:05, 6:25
- GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL: 1:45, 4:20, 6:50, 9:25
- HAUNTED HOUSE 2: 12:30, 2:45, 3:00, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40
- HEAVEN IS FOR REAL: 12:40, 3:20, 6:00, 8:35
- OCULUS: 3:25, 8:50
- OTHER WOMAN: 12:45, 3:30, 6:20, 9:05
- QUIET ONES: 2:05, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35
- RIO 2 2D: 12:15, 2:55, 5:35, 8:10
- TRANSCENDENCE: 12:25, 3:15, 6:15, 9:10
Mill Creek Cinema
- BEARS: 4:25, 6:35, 8:40
- BRICK MANSIONS: 4:50, 7:10, 9:30
- CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 2D: 6:00, 9:00
- CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 3D: 3:00
- HAUNTED HOUSE 2: 4:55, 7:15, 9:35
- HEAVEN IS FOR REAL: 3:20, 5:55, 8:30
- OTHER WOMAN: 3:35, 6:20, 9:05
- RIO 2 2D: 3:10, 5:45, 8:20
- TRANSCENDENCE: 3:40, 6:30, 9:20
Minor Theatre
- CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 2D: 5:45, 8:50
- GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL: 4:10, 6:40, 9:10
- TRANSCENDENCE: 3:25, 6:10, 9:00