Friday, April 24
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
The Condor’s Shadow
Van Duzer Theater
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $5
The movie details the struggle to save this iconic species from extinction. A Q&A session with the film’s star, condor biologist Joseph Brandt, and other local condor specialists follows the movie. Presented by the Yurok Tribe.
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String Thing VI
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $10
/ $14 door
/ 21+
An evening of high-energy, foot stompin’ string band mayhem. This year’s bill includes Compost Mountain Boys, Lyndsey Battle Trio, The Cherry Pickers (from Oakland), and The No Good Redwood Ramblers.
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The Music of Simon and Garfunkel
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 7 p.m.
/ $8
“Derren Raser and Michael Dayvid both share a love of the Simon & Garfunkel catalog and will be presenting an evening of some of their very favorite songs from across the duo’s shortened, yet prolific career.”
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48th Humboldt International Film Festival
Minor Theatre
/ 7 p.m.
/ $5
Longest student-run film festival in the world and showcasing films from across the globe. Its mission is to create a space for independent filmmakers to express themselves, free from the censorship of mainstream media.
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Mountains of the Forgotten
Creamery District
/ 8 p.m.
Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre graduate students present an original tragedy. Collages poetry, dynamic gesture, and the choral voice in a contemporary exploration of tragedy that evokes the helpless, raging scream of a community so infected by fear that it destroys itself.
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Club Triangle
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Calling all queers, allies and all fun loving individuals to join Humboldt Pride and Pressure/Anya. Drag performances by Grrrlz 2 Men, Fuscia Rae, Mantrikka Ho and more.
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Melvin Seals and JGB
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $25
/ 21+
Keyboardist Seals is best known for his time playing with Jery Garcia. Performing two straight nights.
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All Events!
Sea Kayaking Social
Humboldt County
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
The purpose of the social is to host local and out-of-area kayakers to connect, learn and broaden the kayaking experience.
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Spring Exhibits at the Clarke Museum
Clarke Historical Museum
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $3
/ $5 families
/ Free members
The Clarke Historical Museum will be exhibiting a display of Humboldt’s clothing history spanning from the 1920s to the 1940s as well as a tribute to the history of baseball in Humboldt County with objects and photographs spanning from modern day all the way back to the 19th century.
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What Will You Make Of It? Call for Participation
SCRAP Humboldt
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
Have you always wanted to paint a glitter unicorn on obsolete technology? SCRAP Humboldt seeks community participation in an art exhibit featuring mythical creatures in all their forms, rendered on a material that has become equally as mythical and unseen.a
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CCVH Town Hall Meeting in Carlotta
Van Duzen River Grange
/ 5-7 p.m.
Further discussion on Humboldt County’s farmer-centric cannabis legalization model. Potluck begins at 5 p.m. and discussion/Q&A with Dan Mar of High Tide Permaculture and Hollie Hall a Watershed Consultant and Water Resource Specialist begins at 5:30 p.m.
100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Commemoration Ceremony
Kate Buchanan Room
/ 5:30-8 p.m.
This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire from 1915-1923. April 24th signifies the date in 1915 when Armenian intelligentsia in the Ottoman Empire were taken away from their families and killed. Hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and Q&A,
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Wood Be Art Show
The Neighborhood
/ 6-10 p.m.
Featuring artists Matt Beard, Bobby Wright, Anthony Diaz, Alex Escuerdo, H. A. Pearson, Fernando Alcala Jr., Julie Rofman, Jasper, Greg and more. Portions of proceeds go to Fuente Nueva Charter School.
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz on the patio.
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Community Board Game Night
Bayside Grange
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
“Free night of games co-sponsored by North Coast Role Playing in Eureka. Come play some games with us, maybe even learn some new ones.”
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Roller Skating
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ $5.25 Adults
/ $4.50 Youth
Youth 7 and older may be dropped off for an evening of fun with their friends.
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An Evening in CASABLANCA
Eureka Theater
/ 6:30-10:30 p.m.
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Open Mic
Timeout Sports Pub
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Northtown Books Fiftieth Anniversary
Northtown Books
/ 7-9 p.m.
It’s hard to believe, but it has been half a century since Northtown Books was founded in 1965 (and was actually located in the north part of town). Celebrate this momentous anniversary with cake, champagne, and a reading featuring Humboldt poets Jim Dodge, Jerry Martien, and Mark Shikuma.
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8-Ball Tournament
Broadway Billiards
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Naive Melodies
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Talking Heads cover band.
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Reggae Night w/ DJ Mitch
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Last Friday of every month!
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Karaoke
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Singing in public is easier with beer.
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The Getdown
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Morgan Heritage w/ Jemere Morgan and Ishi Dube
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Having fully recharged their momentous journey in the past year and a half, and having unquestionably established themselves as the premiere live group on the reggae circuit, Morgan Heritage is now on another phase of their indomitable mission.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- AGE OF ADALINE: 12:40, 3:25, 6:10, 8:55
- CINDERELLA: 1:20, 4:15, 7:00
- EX MACHINA: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30
- FURIOUS 7: 11:45, 2:50, 6:05, 9:10
- GET HARD: 12:50, 3:20, 9:35
- HOME 2D: 1:10, 3:40, 6:15, 8:40
- INSURGENT 2D: 11:55, 2:45, 5:40, 8:30
- LITTLE BOY: 12:00, 2:40, 5:35, 8:10
- LONGEST RIDE: 11:55, 2:55, 5:55, 8:50
- MONKEY KINGDOM: 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 6:55, 9:00
- PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2: 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 6:45, 8:00, 9:20
- UNFRIENDED: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40
Mill Creek Cinema
- AGE OF ADALINE: 12:25, 3:10, 5:55, 8:45
- FURIOUS 7: 11:50, 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
- HOME 2D: 1:00, 3:30, 5:50, 8:15
- LONGEST RIDE: 12:10, 3:20, 6:15, 9:10
- MONKEY KINGDOM: 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 6:50, 8:55
- PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2: 12:05, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40
- UNFRIENDED: 12:35, 2:45, 4:50, 7:10, 9:20
- WOMAN IN GOLD: 12:30, 3:05, 5:45, 8:25
Minor Theatre
- DANNY COLLINS: 3:50, 6:25
- WHILE WE RE YOUNG: 4:25, 9:15
- WOMAN IN GOLD: 3:10, 6:45, 9:00