Friday, Feb. 27

‘Fortuna Strong’ Will Auction Off a Jersey Signed by a Baseball Legend at its Fundraiser Tonight

[Andrew Goff]

Tonight, the City of Fortuna fights back the flames. Amending a phrase that was widely adopted by the city of Boston after that city’s marathon bombing, they’re calling their healing fundraiser “Fortuna Strong.”

Almost a month after a devastating fire claimed Fortuna Main Street’s Star Hotel Building, the actual humans that give “The Friendly City” its nickname will gather at the River Lodge to raise money to establish a grant fund for the people and businesses affected. An overwhelming number of Fortuna businesses have donated items and services for various auctions. 

One auction item of particular note: It was announced on the Fortuna Strong Facebook page today that someone has donated a signed Willie Mays jersey for your bidding pleasure. Say hey! 

More details on the Fortuna Strong momentum can be scrolled on its associated Facebook page. Other countywide events in your Friday Lowdown below.

—Andrew Goff

Top Events!
(Look ahead!)

‘Fortuna Strong’ Community Fundraiser
Fortuna River Lodge / 6 p.m.
Community fundraiser to establish a grant fund for all of the businesses and their employees who were recently effected by a devastating fire on Main Street on 01/28/15. There will be presentations on the history of Fortuna and The Star Hotel during dinner. Live, silent auctions, dinner and dancing.
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Sexland: Constellations and Sexplorations, Featuring Sex Nerd Sandra
Kate Buchanan Room / 7-9 p.m. / Free / 18+
“Sexland is a sexual health event that focuses on exposure to new ways of thinking about sex and sexuality while validating sexual experience and diversity through a lens of enthusiastic consent. Sexland is a sex positive, body positive space that aims to be free of guilt shame and fear.”
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The Compass in Her Blood Book Release Celebration
Northtown Books / 7 p.m. / Free
The Compass in Her Blood is a series of poems and short stories written by local slam master, Vanessa Pike-Vrtiak. This celebration will mark the publication of the book. A Reason To Listen Poetry Collective will join Vanessa in her performance that evening.
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Humboldt Symphony
Fulkerson Recital Hall / 8-9 p.m. / $8 / $5 seniors, students / Free HSU students
Humboldt Symphony features trombonist Craig Hull, this year’s student concerto competition winner, as soloist on a notable but rarely heard concertino by Ferdinand David.
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Scott Pemberton Trio, Wild Otis
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $12 / 21+
Promo: “A Portland native, Pemberton and his guitar have been inseparable since the musician was in his teens, and he quickly established himself as an integral to the city’s musical fabric, sitting in on studio sessions and becoming a fixture at jazz and rock clubs.” Wild Otis opens.
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5 Dollar Holler
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $5 / 21+
World Famous Productions presents a night of local DJs: Onhell + Hypha Jsun + The Middle Agent Treemeista + SuDs Void. Visuals by Johnny Dumps.
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The Getdown
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / 21+
Local funk army.
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All Events!

Roller Skating
Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6-8:30 p.m. / $5.25 Adults / $4.50 Youth
Skate the night away with your family and friends under party lights.
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Gender Blender Ice Cream Social
Arcata Playhouse / 7-10 p.m. / $5
Fun and informative event to bring awareness to the many issues that come with gender identity.
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Sam and Dave
Funky Monkey / 7:30 p.m. / Free
Tony Persico asks, “Is there a better place to show off two of the very best comedians performing on the West Coast than a pizza place with lots of video games and air hockey?”
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Fourth Friday Flix: Blazing Saddles
Eureka Theater / 7:30 p.m. / $5
Eureka Theater and Carson Park Design have teamed up for our monthly Fourth Friday Flix to bring you a Mel Brook’s classic. All proceeds benefit the continuing restoration of the Eureka Theater.
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Reggae Night w/ DJ Mitch
Logger Bar / 9 p.m. / 21+
Last Friday of every month!
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707
Bear River Casino Resort / 9 p.m. / 21+
Local rock band performs.
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The Getdown
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / 21+
Local funk army.
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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 Haunt
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 9 p.m. / Free
Spooky electronic music with Wrye and DAT-1 every last Friday.
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Club Triangle
The Jam / 9:30 p.m. / $5 / 21+
Hosted by Fuscia Rae plus special performances by Humboldt’s Newest Queens and Kings, Grrrlz 2 Men. Donations go to Humboldt Pride.
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • AMERICAN SNIPER: 11:55, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00
  • DUFF: 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15
  • FIFTY SHADES OF GREY: 12:10, 2:00, 3:10, 5:05, 6:10, 8:05, 9:10
  • FOCUS: 1:05, 3:45, 6:25, 9:05
  • HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2: 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40
  • JUPITER ASCENDING 2D: 12:00, 5:50, 8:45
  • JUPITER ASCENDING 3D: 2:55
  • KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE: 12:20, 2:15, 3:20, 5:15, 6:20, 8:20, 9:20
  • LAZARUS EFFECT: 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30
  • MCFARLAND USA: 11:50, 2:50, 5:55, 8:55
  • SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER 2D: 1:00, 3:30, 5:55, 8:15
Mill Creek Cinema
  • AMERICAN SNIPER: 1:25, 6:50
  • DUFF: 1:00, 3:30, 5:55, 8:30
  • FIFTY SHADES OF GREY: 12:10, 3:10, 6:10, 9:10
  • FOCUS: 1:10, 3:45, 6:25, 9:00
  • HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2: 4:25, 9:40
  • KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE: 12:20, 3:20, 6:20, 9:20
  • LAZARUS EFFECT: 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30
  • MCFARLAND USA: 11:50, 2:50, 5:50, 8:50
  • SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER 2D: 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35
Minor Theatre
  • BIRDMAN: 3:25, 8:50
  • FIFTY SHADES OF GREY: 3:35, 6:20, 9:10
  • STILL ALICE: 4:40, 7:00, 9:20
  • WHIPLASH: 6:15

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