Wednesday, Sept. 10
Wednesday’s Lowdown: Chinese Acrobats Help Humboldt Cope With Avett Loss
Hopefully, Humboldt has found the motivation to wipe up the tears shed over the cancelation of last night’s scheduled Avett Brothers joydown. We will rebuild.
If you’d like to give specifically CenterArts an opportunity to re-inflate your soul, you could go watch some tumbling human beings at the Van Duzer Theatre Wednesday. The National Acrobats of China make their annual trek to Humboldt to make audiences forget to breathe.
Those on tighter entertainment budgets may be satiated by the Arcata Theatre Lounge’s weekly celebration of horrible cinema. Here is how the venue itself promotes tonight’s offering, The Doomsday Machine (1972): “Poorly written, directed and photographed, The Doomsday Machine is one of those cheap sci-fi farragos which rounds up several faded stars and then gives them nothing to work with.”
Very encouraging. Trailer below.
—Andrew Goff
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
The Doomsday Machine (1972)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
“Poorly written, directed and photographed, The Doomsday Machine (1972) is one of those cheap sci-fi farragos which rounds up several faded stars and then gives them nothing to work with.”
/ Web site
National Acrobats of China
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7 p.m.
/ $35
/ $10 HSU student
“One of the world’s most riveting and prominent acrobatic companies, the National Acrobats of China continues a 2,000 year old tradition. The ensemble of 35 artfully costumed performers consistently challenges gravity with unbelievable displays of strength, grace and precision.”
/ Web site
All Events!
Artist Dana Ballard
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ noon-5 p.m.
/ $5
/ $2 Seniors/Students
/ Free MGMA members/ Children 17 and Under
/ Web site
Humboldt Hard Court Bike Polo
Highland Park
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
/ Web site
Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
/ Web site
Buddy Reed
Blondies Food and Drink
/ 6 p.m.
Low down blues.
/ Web site
Blue Lotus Jazz
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-9 p.m.
Nalini and Dave Wilson tapping their feet and swigging the beer.
/ 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 with Mike Anderson
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
/ Free
Usually some singer/guitarists, a couple spoken word guys and then that one wildcard oddity that makes you go “hmm.”
/ Web site
Lemon Lemon Cherry
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Folk, blues, trad jazz, special guests, occasional touring bands, something different every week.
/ Web site
Blues Jam
Clam Beach Inn
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Duh-nuh, duh-nuh…
Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
Salsa Night
Robert Goodman Wines/Machine Works
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
Get a salsa lesson then apply that knowledge.
/ Web site
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
- AS ABOVE SO BELOW: 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40
- CALVARY: 1:20, 6:40
- EXPENDABLES 3: 3:30, 8:50
- GIVER: 1:00, 6:25
- GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2D: 12:15, 3:10, 6:05, 9:00
- HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY: 12:05, 2:55, 5:45, 8:35
- IDENTICAL: 12:25, 3:00, 5:40, 8:20
- IF I STAY: 12:10, 2:50, 5:30, 8:05
- LET S BE COPS: 1:40, 4:15, 6:50, 9:30
- LUCY: 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40
- NOVEMBER MAN: 12:50, 3:35, 6:20, 9:05
- SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 2D: 9:20
- SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 3D: 4:00
- TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 2D: 12:00, 1:15, 3:45, 6:15, 8:45
- WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL: 1:05, 3:50, 6:30, 9:15
Mill Creek Cinema
- EXPENDABLES 3: 2:55, 8:15
- GIVER: 5:45
- GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2D: 3:15, 6:05, 9:00
- IF I STAY: 3:25, 5:55, 8:30
- LET S BE COPS: 4:15, 6:50, 9:25
- NOVEMBER MAN: 3:10, 6:00, 8:45
- SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 2D: 6:35
- SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 3D: 3:55, 9:15
- TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 2D: 3:50, 6:25, 8:55
- WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL: 3:35, 6:20, 9:10
Minor Theatre
- BOYHOOD: 4:25, 8:00
- HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY: 3:25, 6:15, 9:00
- MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT: 4:10, 6:40, 9:10