Friday, Nov. 7
Lowdown: Humboldt’s Classic Rockin’ Friday
’Tis Friday, Humboldt! Do you love Creedence songs? Of course you do.
Thus, with the number of ambitious classic rock-respecting bands whittled down to the róck de la róck, KWPT’s month-long Classic Cover Contest reaches its thrilling conclusion tonight at Humboldt Brews. On a night also reserved for celebration of The Point’s birthday, north coast bands Monihan, Martin and Sleep, Doug Fir and the 2x4s and The Good Homosapiens will take the stage to determine forevermore (until next year) who is the most classic. For those about to (classic) rock, we salute ye.
Now, for those of you in SoHum who dig on the music of several decades ago who don’t want to make the trek north (it’s far), fret not. EPIC’s Annual Fall Celebration takes place tonight at the Mateel Community Center and those fun-loving enviros have booked none other than the regions most tireless Pink Floyd tribute band House of Floyd to shoot lasers over the heads of assembled treehuggers. Whee!
Long live rock and stuff.
—Andrew Goff
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
An EPIC Fall Celebration
Mateel Community Center
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $50
/ $25 children under 12
/ $20 after 9pm
Dinner, auction and dance for the Wild featuring a Farm to Table Dinner followed with music by San Francisco based House of Floyd.
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Ocean Night: Step Into Liquid
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $3 donation
Documentary which centers on a cross-section of characters who come from many walks of life, but share one thing in common: the need to surf. Sponsored by Northcoast Environmental Center, Humboldt Surfrider and Humboldt Baykeeper.
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KWPT’s 2014 Classic Cover Contest Finale
Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
All month long you’ve reveled in the triumphs and the defeat of our local musicians going head to head in an on air battle for the glory.. Well, the finish line is nigh. Join the top three Humboldt voted favorites — Monihan Martin and Sleep, The Good Homosapiens and Doug Fir and the 2x4s.
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All Events!
Gentle Yoga
Redwood Lounge
/ 8:30-10 a.m.
/ $15
/ 18+
Not too rough.
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Secret Chiefs 3
Northern Delights, Hayfork
/ 9:30-2 a.m.
/ $20
Instrumental rock group led by guitarist/composer Trey Spruance (formerly of Mr. Bungle and Faith No More).
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Wae Yu Nae Gong
Arcata Judo Hut
/ 4-5 p.m.
/ $30
/ $40 non-residents
/ $10 Drop-In
Arcata Recreation offers classes led by instructor Daniel Perez. For 5-12 years.
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Fortuna’s First Friday
Fortuna
/ 6-9 p.m.
Art, music, fun and great deals from local merchants in the friendly city.
Mushrooms: Delicious or Dangerous?
College of the Redwoods Community Education-Del Norte
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $40
Short seminar on learning about wild mushrooms. A three hour lecture and slide show comprises the first day of the class.
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Trinidad Arts Night
Trinidad
/ 6-9 p.m.
Kinda like Garberville Arts Alive, but in Trinidad.
The Second Half: Wisdom in the Spotlight
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
Tracey Barnes Priestley will host this live stage production featuring ten original stories on the complexities, joys and challenges of life. Benefits OLLI.
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Epic Proportions
Eureka High School Auditorium
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $5 students/kids
Set in the 1930s, Epic Proportions tells the story of two brothers, Benny and Phil, who have been hired as extras into the D.W. DeWitt epic film “Exuent Omnes.” Before they know it, they are starring in and directing the film.
HSU Opera Workshop
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $5 seniors, children
/ Free HSU students
HSU Opera Workshop presents humorous and heartfelt solos, duets and group scenes from musical theater for two performances.
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Stand Up! Comedy
Cecils New Orleans Bistro
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
With Bay Area comics Trevor Hill and Ben Kolina. Hosted by Talvi Fried.
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Other Desert Cities
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $20 Gala opening 11/1
/ $10 previews/thursdays
Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her wealthy, conservative parents, her brother, and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history. Uh oh!
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Friday Night Mixology
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
When you are tired of dancing you can play freaking air hockey, OK?
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Karaoke
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Singing in public is easier with beer.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE HORRIBLE NO GOOD VERY BAD DAY: 1:40, 3:50, 6:00
- BIG HERO 6 2D: 12:00, 2:45, 5:30, 8:10
- BIG HERO 6 3D: 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 8:55
- BOOK OF LIFE 2D: 12:50, 3:15, 5:40
- EQUALIZER: 3:10, 9:15
- FURY: 2:25, 5:35, 8:40
- GONE GIRL: 12:00, 6:05
- INTERSTELLAR: 12:10, 1:05, 3:55, 4:50, 7:40, 8:30
- JOHN WICK: 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:05
- JUDGE: 8:20
- MAZE RUNNER: 8:00
- NIGHTCRAWLER: 1:00, 3:45, 6:35, 9:20
- OUIJA: 1:55, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30
- ST VINCENT: 12:55, 3:35, 6:10, 8:45
Mill Creek Cinema
- ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE HORRIBLE NO GOOD VERY BAD DAY: 4:30
- BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP: 9:10
- BIG HERO 6 2D: 12:00, 2:45, 5:30, 8:10
- BIG HERO 6 3D: 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 8:55
- BOOK OF LIFE 2D: 2:00, 6:45
- INTERSTELLAR: 12:10, 1:05, 3:55, 4:50, 7:40, 8:30
- NIGHTCRAWLER: 1:00, 3:45, 6:35, 9:20
- OUIJA: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:30
- ST VINCENT: 12:35, 3:10, 5:45, 8:20
Minor Theatre
- BLUE ROOM: 3:00, 5:05, 7:10, 9:15
- INTERSTELLAR: 4:20, 8:00
- ST VINCENT: 3:50, 6:25, 9:00
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