Sunday, Aug. 16
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
The Unprincess
Redwood Park
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
Plays in the Park is back for its third season. When the immature and power hungry Princess Cecily drops a dirty shoe into Maggie’s water bucket, our heroine sees the stark contrast between the pampered lives of the royals and the powerless and poor lives of the villagers.
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Mary Poppins
Van Duzer Theater
/ 2 p.m.
/ $19
/ $13 range
“Humboldt Light Opera Company is proud to present the beloved musical Mary Poppins, based on the classic children’s series by P.L. Travers and made famous by the 1964 Disney film. With music and lyrics by the Academy Award-winning Sherman Brothers.”
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Brave (2012)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 5:30 p.m.
/ $5
Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land.
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John Ludington, Lyndsey Battle, Be Brave Bold Robot
The Sanctuary
/ 7:30 p.m.
The finest in mostly local acoustic, indie music.
All Events!
Wrapped in Love
Area 1 Agency on Aging
/ noon
Wrapped in Love Make a tax deductible donation of $50 or more to purchase a quilt for a family member or friend who is one of our local Skilled Nursing Facilities or you may make a donation and a quilt will be given to a resident that has “no one.”
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Music in the Garden Concert Series
Humboldt Botanical Garden
/ noon-2 a.m.
/ $8 General Admission
/ $5 Seniors, Active Military, Students, Kids 6-17
/ Free Children 5 and Under
“Join the Humboldt Botanical Garden in the sixth year of our “Music in the Garden Concert Series” by attending a concert on the lawn at the Garden. The Summer Concert Series has been expanded to include a wide variety of genres with 6 concerts on the first and third Sunday’s of June, July, and Aug.”
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Community Reiki Clinic
Sun Yi’s Academy of Tae Kwon Do Arcata
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ Free
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Lego Club
Redwood Discovery Museum
/ 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free Members
Legos for younger kids and older kids!
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Humboldt Hard Court Bike Polo
Highland Park
/ 1 p.m.
/ Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
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Skate and BMX Summer Camp
RampArt Skatepark
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ $35
All skill levels are welcome.
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Legally Blonde, The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2 p.m.
/ $18
“A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. This action-packed musical explodes on the stage with songs and dances.
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Have You Had a Spiritual Experience?
Wharfinger Building
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
Have you had a dream with a departed loved one? Out of body experience? Flying in dreams? Past life memories? Deja vu? Amazing coincidences? Gain understanding into the mystery of your life. Hear and share stories of spiritual experiences. Learn spiritual exercises to expand your awareness.
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Opera Alley Cats
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 3-5 p.m.
/ $5
/ $2 Students/Seniors
/ Free MGMA members/children
The Opera Alley Cats perform live for Wine and Jazz at the Morris Graves.
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Tangerine
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 4 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 matinees
/ 18+
Two transgender prostitutes go on a surreal odyssey through Hollywood searching for the pimp who was unfaithful to one of them while she was locked up in jail.
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Potluck Dinner
Logger Bar
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Weekly potluck dinner. Bring a dish to share with friends old and new.
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Tangerine
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 matinees
/ 18+
Two transgender prostitutes go on a surreal odyssey through Hollywood searching for the pimp who was unfaithful to one of them while she was locked up in jail.
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Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino)
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $7
/ $40 6 week series
Salsa rueda is a circle of couples dancing changing partners to patterns called out in Spanish or shown with hand signals. Sponsored by Humboldt Folk Dancers.
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Lifetree Cafe
Campbell Creek Connexion
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ Free
Topic: “Facing Your Fears.”
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Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.
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Karaoke w/ Chris Clay
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 8 p.m.
Your Lowdown will go on the record as saying that Chris Clay is Humboldt’s most pro karaoke jockey. We know this stuff.
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Catheter, Ignit, Laughing Dog
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
It will be loud.
Deep Groove Society
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Chill out your Sundaze.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- ANT-MAN 2D: 12:45, 3:35, 6:25, 9:10
- FANTASTIC FOUR: 1:40, 4:15, 5:15, 6:50, 7:45, 9:20
- INSIDE OUT 2D: 12:05, 2:35
- MAN FROM UNCLE: 12:25, 3:20, 6:15, 9:05
- MINIONS 2D: 11:50, 2:05, 4:25
- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION: 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00
- PIXELS 2D: 1:05, 6:40, 9:15
- RICKI AND THE FLASH: 12:35, 3:10, 5:45, 8:20
- SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: 11:40, 1:50, 4:00, 6:10, 8:25
- STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON: 1:55, 5:25, 8:45
- THE GIFT: 12:50, 3:30, 6:05, 8:50
- TRAINWRECK: 3:40, 6:35, 9:30
- VACATION: 11:45, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40
Mill Creek Cinema
- ANT-MAN 2D: 12:30, 3:15, 6:00, 8:45
- FANTASTIC FOUR: 1:25, 4:00, 6:35, 9:10
- MAN FROM UNCLE: 12:25, 3:20, 6:10, 9:00
- MINIONS 2D: 11:50, 2:05, 4:25
- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION: 11:55, 2:55, 5:55, 8:55
- PIXELS 2D: 6:40, 9:15
- RICKI AND THE FLASH: 12:40, 3:05, 5:45, 8:15
- THE GIFT: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30
- VACATION: 1:50, 4:20, 6:55, 9:25
Minor Theatre
- IRRATIONAL MAN: 1:55, 4:30, 6:55, 9:20
- MAN FROM UNCLE: 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 9:00
- MR HOLMES: 1:30, 4:00, 6:35, 9:10