Friday, April 15
Top Events!
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Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival
Humboldt County
/ 7 a.m.
Tour the expansive mudflats, the wild river valleys and the rocky ocean coast of this sector of the Klamath bioregion in northwest California. Learn more about the history of Godwit Days or find out about Godwit Days festivals and events.
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Bigfoot Lives!
Freshwater Grange
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
“Dr. Richard Stepp explains why Bigfoot does exist— and why we should keep an open mind about crackpot scientists and their wild theories still awaiting discovery in the world around us.”
HSU Dance Concert: SOMA SPIRITU
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 seniors, children, students
/ Free HSU students (limited seating)
Exploring the interplay of body and spirit, eight student choreographers and two faculty members present their latest workâincluding a recent regional prize-winner. Directed by Sharon Butcher.
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Motherlode
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
Local funk!
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J Boog
Mateel Community Center
/ 9 p.m.
/ $40
/ $30 adv.
Polynesian reggae superstar, J Boog, and his Hawaiian based band, Hot Rain plus San Diego-based reggae rockers, Through The Roots, and DJ Westafa.
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Poor Man’s Whiskey
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
“Emerging from the San Francisco bay area music scene this quintet has developed a sound that is eclectic and engaging. PMW has been winning over national audiences with their upbeat performances, zany stage antics, and infectious songs.”
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All Events!
Rio Dell CRC Playgroup
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
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Preschool Storytime
Fortuna Library
/ 10:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
A rotating group of storytellers entertain preschoolers and parents at Fortuna Library’s ongoing weekly storytime. Ages 2-5 welcome.
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Storyteller Paul Woodland
Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center
/ 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
Wee Readers Family Literacy Program presents a live storytelling performance by Paul Woodland.
Backpacking the Lost Coast
Recreation and Wellness Center, HSU Campus
/ 5 p.m.
/ $95
/ $80 HSU Students
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz on the patio.
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Anna Hamilton
Double D Steak
/ 6-9 p.m.
Local singer/songwriter/comedian.
McKinleyville Arts Night
McKinleyville Business Dist.
/ 6-8 p.m.
Celebration of arts, food and fun in McKinleyville held the third Friday of each month.
Chuck Mayville
Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Come on down to Gallagher’s and eat, drink and be merry while Chuck plays and sings some classic tunes.
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Friday Night Magic
Nugames Arcata
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
“Weekly social gathering of Magic fans, hosted at your local friendly game store.”
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The Comedy of Errors
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $16
It’s Shakespeare! Tells the story of two sets of identical twins that were accidentally separated at birth. Wackiness ensues.
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Bat Boy: The Musical
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 students/seniors 60+
/ 18+
“An adult only theatrical experience, Bat Boy: The Musical was inspired by a series of tabloid headlines published in 1992 by The Weekly World News claiming that a terrifying creature, half-man and half-bat, had been discovered in a cave, escaped, and was terrorizing the local dairy farmers.”
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8-Ball Tournament
Broadway Billiards
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Corner pocket.
Eureka Pizza Council
SpeakEasy
/ 8:30 p.m.
Jazz/funk.
/ Web site
T. Nile
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.
“T. Nile effortlessly fuses together the traditionally conflicting styles of electro-pop and folk roots.”
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Moonstone Heights Live!
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
/ Web site
Money
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
“Our very own Pink Floyd cover band.”
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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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Blue Rhythm Revue
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Blue Rhythm Revue explores funk, soul and disco with a smooth collection of dance-floor driven hits like “Brick House,” “Chain of Fools” and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.”
/ Web site
Humboldt Green Week: Break Science
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $25
/ $20 adv.
/ 21+
Booty Shakin’ Music Productions & Humboldt Green Present
/ Web site
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT: 12:35
- BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE 2D: 12:00
- BOSS: 12:20
- GOD S NOT DEAD 2: 12:25
- HARDCORE HENRY: 12:15
- JUNGLE BOOK 2D: 12:50
- JUNGLE BOOK 3D: 11:50
- ZOOTOPIA 2D: 12:10
Mill Creek Cinema
- BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE 2D: 12:00
- BOSS: 12:15
- HARDCORE HENRY: 12:05
- JUNGLE BOOK 2D: 11:55
- ZOOTOPIA 2D: 12:10