Friday, Nov. 6
Friday Lowdown: Where the Bands Are
(L to R: Fire Pony, Monophonics, Ryan Bisio)
Future generations will surely judge us by how we spend our Friday nights. Don’t blow this. While Blue Lake Casino’s annual Burlesque Showcase kicks off with its Miss Humboldt Burlesque Competition tonight, sure, this Humboldt Friday’s theme seems to be live music. A pinch of aural highlights:
- Do you funkin’ love the environment? EPIC hosts their annual Fall Celebration gala fundraiser tonight at the Mateel Community Center. Yes, you’ll get a fine meal out of the deal, but the main attraction is blazing Bay Area funk/soul army Monophonics. Sample their horns in the center clip below.
- Have you always wanted your enthusiastic “woo” to live on into eternity? Singer/songwriter and Arcata High School basketball coach Ryan Bisio is using his appearance at the Arcata Playhouse tonight as an opportunity to record a live album. This is your chance! Check out his stuff in the clip below on the right.
- Been enjoying KWPT’s Classic Cover Contest? While the live finale for this year’s competition is still two weeks away, you can throw a saddle on former champions Fire Pony who play a set — covers and originals — tonight at The Siren’s Song Tavern. Check them out below on the left.
More ear joy in your Lowdown listings farther down. —Andrew Goff
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Musarity Tour
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 5 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
Musarity Tour 2015 brings together The Neighborhood surf shop, local artists, musicians, and beer to collect food for the hungry. Guests are encouraged to bring canned food for donation. Musical acts include The Good Sam’s opening for Absynth Quartet.
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History Show and Potluck
Freshwater Grange
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Jerry Rohde, local author and historian, will give an hour-long slideshow presentation on “Both Sides of the Bluff: How the Eel River Valley Connected to Humboldt Bay.”
EPIC Fall Celebration
Mateel Community Center
/ 6 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $60
/ $20 For Monophonics Only
The Environmental Protection Information Center will be celebrating 38 years of important forest protection work on the North Coast with one of the Bay Area’s finest soul funk band Monophonics. Outlaw Kitchen, will cater a farm sourced, gourmet, family-style dinner.
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Burlesque Showcase: Miss Humboldt Burlesque Competition
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
Competition for the 2015 Miss Humboldt Burlesque title!
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HSU Composers Concert
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $5 seniors, children
/ Free HSU students
New works for a range of instrumentation from solo to big band by student composers Kyle McInnis, Kenneth Bozanich and Michael Donovan, including Donovan’s song cycle that won this semester’s John W. DeLodder composition prize.
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Ryan Bisio
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
“Known for his finger picking guitar style, poetic lyrics, and deeply affecting vocal, the California native’s strong passion and dedication for his music shines through his songs.”
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2nd Annual Hugh’s and Hunnies Harvest Ball
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Featuring, Stylust Beats, Late Night Radio and SugarBeats. Sexy formal attire is strongly encouraged.
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Fire Pony, Getting Along
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
Local bands for free because you are spoiled.
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All Events!
Friends of the Redwood Libraries Used Book Sale
Humboldt County Library
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday is for members of the Friends only, with memberships available at the door, while Saturday is open to the general public.
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Obstacle Course: Movement Enrichment Classes
Redwood Lounge
/ 4:30-6:30 p.m.
/ $120
/ $15 Drop-In
Arcata Recreation now offers Obstacle Course; A Movement Enrichment Class led by instructor Corey Jung.
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz on the patio.
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Trinidad Arts Night
Trinidad
/ 6-9 p.m.
Kinda like Garberville Arts Alive, but in Trinidad.
Basic Business Computer Skills
College of the Redwoods Downtown Site
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $150
/ 18+
We will cover from turning the computer on to making the distinctions between things like the operating system, network and software.
Meet the Doulas
Om Shala Yoga
/ 6-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Are you pregnant? This is an opportunity for expectant families in Northern Humboldt County to meet local doulas and hear about the services they offer.
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Spinning the Wheels of Harmony: Finding Common Ground
Arcata United Methodist Church
/ 6:30 p.m.
Violin performance by Joli and Rob Diggins. There will be exotic Indian cuisine served fresh and on Saturday night there will be beer and wine available.
A is for Acorn: A California Indian ABC
Northtown Books
/ 7 p.m.
Analisa Tripp will join illustrator Lyn Risling for a celebration of their new children’s book from Heyday, A is for Acorn: A California Indian ABC.
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Latin Peppers
Cecils New Orleans Bistro
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ Free
“The hottest salsa band on the Northcoast returns with their upbeat sound and captivating dance rhythms.”
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The Taming of the Shrew
Eureka High School Auditorium
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $5 Students
The beautiful and gentle Bianca has no shortage of admirers (Lucentio, Gremio and Hortensio), but her mother, Baptista, insists that she will not marry until her shrewish sister, Katharina, is betrothed.
8-Ball Tournament
Broadway Billiards
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Corner pocket.
(CANCELED) Gunakadeit
The Sanctuary
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
/ $20 sliding scale
“Born out of the San Deigo music scene but with roots in the Cayman Islands and the Lebanon, Gunakadeit, pronounced goo-naka-date, is the latest pop darling to grace the internet and taunt Britain with knowledge of her existence.”
Eureka Pizza Council
SpeakEasy
/ 8:30 p.m.
Jazz/funk.
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El Berfday Comedy Show de Nando
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
Nando is getting older and he is putting on a comedy show. Line up includes host Charlie Gilbert, local comics Joe Deschaine, Kim Hodges, Mr. Humboldt John McClurg, Matt Redbeard, Pat Dylan and Nando Molina.
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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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Country Cup II
Toph’s House
/ 9 p.m.
/ $20
Guerrilla Takeover and First Fridays Crew present the first soundclash in Humboldt County.
Small Town Throwdown
Shooters Off Broadway
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come on down and dance to your favorite country and rock songs being played by our DJ!
Cold Blue Water
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Rock/blues.
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Urban Pioneers
Dead Reckoning Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Americana/old-timey band.
Dr. Squid
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Humboldt party band would prefer you dance more.
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Brad Wilson
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Blues/rock.
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Miracle Show
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ 21+
Top shelf Grateful Dead. Come relive the magic.
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Friday Night Vibes
Shamus T Bones
/ 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Featuring DJ Gabe Pressure w/ friends.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- BRIDGE OF SPIES: 11:55, 3:00, 6:05, 9:10
- BURNT: 1:10, 3:40, 6:15, 8:50
- GOOSEBUMPS 2D: 2:15, 4:50, 6:30, 9:05
- HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 2D: 1:55, 4:20
- LAST WITCH HUNTER: 12:10, 3:45, 5:55, 9:30
- MARTIAN 2D: 12:35, 2:45, 6:20, 8:25
- OUR BRAND IS CRISIS: 6:45, 9:20
- PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST DIMENSION 2D: 12:00, 1:50, 4:10, 7:20, 9:35
- PEANUTS MOVIE 2D: 12:50, 2:05, 3:15, 5:45, 6:50, 8:10
- PEANUTS MOVIE 3D: 11:45, 4:30, 9:15
- SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:15, 9:40
- SPECTRE: 12:30, 2:10, 3:55, 5:35, 7:20, 9:00
Mill Creek Cinema
- BRIDGE OF SPIES: 8:50
- BURNT: 7:05
- GOOSEBUMPS 2D: 6:30, 8:45
- MARTIAN 2D: 9:05
- PEANUTS MOVIE 2D: 7:00, 8:10
- PEANUTS MOVIE 3D: 9:15
- SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE: 9:30
- SPECTRE: 7:45, 9:00
Minor Theatre
- BURNT: 4:20, 6:50, 9:20
- SPECTRE: 4:55, 8:15
- TRUTH: 3:15, 6:05, 9:00
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