Wednesday, Aug. 17
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Battle Beyond the Sun (1960)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
This is the first major Soviet space movie to be released after 1935. It tells the story of two manned rockets that wing their way to the moon and Mars respectively. Along the way, they stop off at a space station where they find a greenhouse, research facilities, and a place to stay.
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How The West Was Whomped
The Jam
/ 10 p.m.
/ $10
Celebrating seven years of Whomping. Psy Fi’s ball bustin birthday bash featuring Plastician, Onhell, Mikey and more.
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All Events!
Renter’s Rights Workshop
The Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center
/ 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ Free
This free community workshop will feature an Attorney from Legal Services of Northern California covering various topics.
Free Produce Market
Fortuna Adventist Community Services
/ 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
In addition to fresh produce, some of the markets may have free fruit and vegetable samples, cooking tips and demos, and assistance with applying for CalFresh.
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Free Cooking Class
Eureka Co-op Community Kitchen
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ Free
Please join our free cooking class, demonstrating how to cook with healthy, low-cost ingredients often available through our pantry network!
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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!
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Know Your Android
Verizon Wireless Store: Eureka
/ 3-4 p.m.
/ Free
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Wood Fired Pizza
Humboldt Regeneration Brewery and Farm
/ 4-7 p.m.
“Pizza Gago will be firing up the oven here at the brewery. I mean, what’s better than pizza and beer?”
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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.
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Homeowner Workshop: Energy Efficiency Financing Tools
Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA)
/ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
/ Free
Every home has room for improvement when it comes to saving energy and money. Learn how to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient while taking advantage of available rebates, financing, and tax credits.
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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.
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Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
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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.”
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Ultra Secret Good Guy Organization
SpeakEasy
/ 7 p.m.
/ 21+
Jazz/funk improv for your Wednesdays.
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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).
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Open Mic
Persimmons Garden Gallery
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ Free
Hosted by Marcia Mendel.
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9-Ball Tournament
Broadway Billiards
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Public
/ 21+
Pool!
Karaoke
Bar Fly Pub and Grub
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Singing in public is easier with beer.
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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.
Open Mic Comedy
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9-11:45 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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
- FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS: 12:20, 3:05, 5:50, 8:35
- GHOSTBUSTERS 2D: 4:55, 7:45
- HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE: 3:10, 8:00
- ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE 2D: 12:45, 5:40
- JASON BOURNE: 12:00, 2:55, 5:55, 8:50
- NINE LIVES: 11:50, 2:00, 4:10, 6:20, 8:25
- PETES DRAGON 2D: 11:50, 1:00, 2:20, 3:35, 6:00
- PETES DRAGON 3D: 8:20
- SAUSAGE PARTY: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30
- STAR TREK BEYOND 2D: 12:25, 3:15, 6:05, 8:55
- SUICIDE SQUAD 2D: 11:45, 12:35, 3:30, 5:30, 6:25, 8:30, 9:20
- SUICIDE SQUAD 3D: 2:40
- THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2D: 11:55, 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:10
Mill Creek Cinema
- BAD MOMS: 2:10, 4:30, 6:55, 9:20
- JASON BOURNE: 12:05, 3:00, 5:55, 8:50
- NINE LIVES: 11:50, 2:00, 4:10, 6:20, 8:35
- PETES DRAGON 2D: 11:45, 12:35, 3:10, 5:45
- PETES DRAGON 3D: 8:15
- SAUSAGE PARTY: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30
- STAR TREK BEYOND 2D: 12:15, 6:00, 8:55
- STAR TREK BEYOND 3D: 3:05
- SUICIDE SQUAD 2D: 11:45, 12:25, 2:40, 5:35, 6:15, 8:30, 9:10
- SUICIDE SQUAD 3D: 3:20