Wednesday, Aug. 3
Wednesday Lowdown: Heroic Crabs, Dancing Pokemon, Killer Wooly Mammoths
Before regular Lowdown programming, LoCO must note that local badass nonprofit CASA is making a big ruckus to urge the community to form teams to participate in the annual CASA Kid Walk, an annual fundraiser benefitting local foster kids. You can get more details if you head over to CASA’s website where they’re also rocking a classic fundraising thermometer indicating how efforts are going thus far as well as a leaderboard of teams already bringing in big money. CASA is good. Walk for CASA.
OK. As far as your Humboldt Wednesday is concerned:
- We will again note that this is your last week to soak up Humboldt Crabs heroics at the Arcata Ball Park. Wednesday night features the ultimate destruction of Bercovich Baseball.
- Richard’s Goat Tavern provides us the latest example of a local business attempting to capitalize on Pokemania: Their Pokemon-A-Gogo night will feature “Pokemon-themed DJs, trivia, comedy, a costume contest, prizes” and, of course, bar-purchased lures on the nearest Pokestop. Whee!
- It’s Sci-Fi Pint and Pizza Night up at Arcata Theatre Lounge. Tonight’s selection? The Jungle (1952)! A quick synopsis: “A great white hunter and an Indian princess trek into the Indian jungle to investigate a number of wild animal stampedes which have resulted in the deaths of many people. On their journey, they discover a herd of prehistoric wooly mammoths are responsible for the terror!” Wooly mammoths! Great! Trailer below! —AG
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
CASA Kid Walk Kick Off
CASA of Humboldt
/ noon
/ Free
The CASA Kid Walk fundraising season has begun! Start a new team or join a team and start raising money to benefit local foster children.
/ Web site
The Jungle (1952)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
“A great white hunter and an Indian princess trek into the Indian jungle to investigate a number of wild animal stampedes which have resulted in the deaths of many people. On their journey, they discover a herd of prehistoric wooly mammoths are responsible for the terror!”
/ Web site
Humboldt Crabs vs. Bercovich Baseball
Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $9
Your hometown team whoops up on some out-of-town bums.
/ Web site
Money
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Humboldt’s most confident Pink Floyd tribute band.
/ Web site
Pokemon-a-Gogo!
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Standup with Cornell Reid, Adam Jacobs and Dr. Foxmeat. Pokemon themed DJs, trivia, comedy, costume contest, prizes and more!
/ Web site
All Events!
Wood Fired Pizza
Humboldt Regeneration Brewery and Farm
/ 4-7 a.m.
“Pizza Gago will be firing up the oven here at the brewery. I mean, what’s better than pizza and beer?”
/ Web site
Youth Aquatics & Adventure Camp
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $310
/ Web site
SRC Youth Climbing Camp - Ages: 10-13 years old
HSU Student Recreation Center
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ $130
/ $35 optional Saturday outdoor
/ Web site
Marine Science Summer Camp
HSU Marine Laboratory
/ 9-3 a.m.
/ $195
/ $195 per week
/ $50 per day
The goal of our marine science summer program is to offer children (ages 6-12) a hands-on opportunity to learn about and explore our diverse marine habitats.
/ Web site
Story Time!
McKinleyville Library
/ 1-2 p.m.
/ Free
Join us every Wednesday for story time for pre-school and school age children. We do seasonal crafts so be sure to check the library web site to see all the details!
/ Web site
SRC Youth Climbing Camp - Ages: 6-9 years old
HSU Student Recreation Center
/ 1-4 p.m.
/ $130
/ $35 optional Saturday outdoor
/ Web site
Native Landscaping
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 5-6:30 p.m.
/ Free
Volunteers are needed to help maintain the native landscaping around the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center and on the green roof.
/ Web site
Puppy Training & Socialization AND Basic Dog Obedience
Arcata D St. Neighborhood Center
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $85
/ $95 non-residents
/ Web site
Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
/ Web site
Weekly Fog Race
Humboldt Yacht Club
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Fun beer can style race out and around some channel markers and back to town.
/ Web site
Open Mic with Mike Anderson
Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town)
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Usually some singer/guitarists, a couple spoken word guys and then that one wildcard oddity that makes you go “hmm.”
/ Web site
Ultra Secret Good Guy Organization
SpeakEasy
/ 7 p.m.
/ 21+
Jazz/funk improv for your Wednesdays.
/ Web site
Open Mic
Curley’s Full Circle
/ 7 p.m.
Ferndale gets together and sings for each other.
Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino)
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ $40
Arcata Rueda is starting a new 6-week beginning series on July 13 that will progress through the basic building blocks of cuban salsa (casino).
/ Web site
9-Ball Tournament
Broadway Billiards
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Pool!
Comedy Open Mikey
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Hosted by Nando Molina. Beats by Gabe Pressure.
Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
Karaoke
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Singing in public is easier with beer.
/ Web site
Whomp
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Every Wednesday Jambalaya makes with the whompity whomp.
/ Web site
Rude Lion Sound
Toby and Jacks
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
Were you just thinking, “Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?” Here it is!
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- BAD MOMS: 1:45, 4:15, 6:55, 9:25
- CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: 11:50, 2:35, 5:20, 8:15
- FINDING DORY 2D: 12:20, 2:55
- GHOSTBUSTERS 2D: 12:40, 3:30, 6:20, 9:15
- HILLARYS AMERICA: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY: 5:25, 8:00
- ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE 2D: 1:00, 3:25, 5:50, 8:10
- JASON BOURNE: 12:05, 1:25, 3:00, 4:25, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00
- LIGHTS OUT: 12:25, 2:45, 5:15, 7:25, 9:35
- NERVE: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30
- STAR TREK BEYOND 2D: 12:00, 12:50, 2:50, 5:40, 6:30, 8:30
- STAR TREK BEYOND 3D: 3:40, 9:20
- THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2D: 11:55, 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:10
Mill Creek Cinema
- BAD MOMS: 1:45, 4:15, 6:50, 9:20
- GHOSTBUSTERS 2D: 12:45, 3:35, 6:20, 9:15
- ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE 2D: 12:40, 3:10, 5:35, 8:00
- JASON BOURNE: 12:05, 3:00, 5:55, 8:50
- LIGHTS OUT: 12:50, 2:55, 5:10, 7:25, 9:35
- NERVE: 1:55, 4:30, 6:55, 9:25
- STAR TREK BEYOND 2D: 12:30, 6:10, 9:00
- STAR TREK BEYOND 3D: 3:20
- THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2D: 11:55, 2:10, 4:25, 6:40, 8:45
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