Thursday, June 23

Attention, Cheapskates! The Best of Humboldt Fair at Redwood Acres is FREE Today

What’s in a name? Sure, in our hearts it will always be the “Redwood Acres Fair,” but, there last few years, we’ve been learning to accept the rebranded “Best of Humboldt Fair” which opens today and runs through the weekend. By any name it still smells like greasy curly fries. All is well.

LoCO will assure you that all the fair-y things you’ve come to expect over the years will greet you should you head over to Redwood Acres Fairgrounds. Stomach-turning rides, fried food, livestock and carnival games can be yours! But if you would like to sample the spectacle with minimum investment then you best get down there today. Admission to the Best of Humboldt Fair is free, free, free all day Thursday. Get some!  

(If you’d like to peek at a schedule of fair events and entertainers, you can maybe figure out what’s happening by visiting Redwood Acres’ website.)

As far as your more standard Lowdown fare goes, the Seattle soul/funk band scheduled to shake up The Jam tonight looks promising. Check out The Dip performing their song “Ready to Go” in the YouTube clip below. —Andrew Goff

Top Events!
(Look ahead!)

Kate Wolf Music Festival
Black Oak Ranch / 8 a.m. / $325 / $120 single day
One of NorCal’s most beloved gatherings. Four stages of music on 150 acres, on site camping in old growth oak trees, international food court, workshops, kids’ area, hatha yoga, Tai-Chi and more.
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Best of Humboldt Fair
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 8 a.m.-11 p.m. / $10 / $5 kids
Formerly the “Redwood Acres Fair.” Rides, food, games, shows and spectacle.
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That Indie Night: Trumbo (2015)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6:30 p.m.
A monthly blockbuster alternative for your viewing pleasure showcasing new and classic independent films.
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The Big Thirst
Rooney Amphitheatre (Dell’Arte) / 8 p.m. / $18 / $18 Adults / $15 Students & Seniors / $10 Kids 12 & Under
The new play, by Joan Schirle, explores our water woes with humor and song through a “Roger Rabbit meets Inspector Clouseau”-like detective story. The story digs into state water issues unfurling a mystery involving politicians, animals, fish, the river, and an assortment of characters.
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The Dip
The Jam / 9 p.m. / $7 / 21+
“Hailing from Seattle, The Dip is an electrifying seven-piece ensemble that melds vintage rhythm and blues and modern pop with “impeccably crafted, 60’s-steeped soul” (KEXP).
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Submit your event!
PROMOTED

Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m.
When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.
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All Events!

Cave Quest Vacation Bible School
Faith Center Foursquare Church / 9 a.m.-noon / Free
“Join us on an exciting quest to follow Jesus, the light of the world.”
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Mobile Outreach in Carlotta
See Event Description / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
Visitors to the bus can be assisted with CalFresh, MediCal, In-Home Supportive Services, Veterans Services and Child Support. Humboldt County Mental Health Clinicians will provide on-board counseling and can link clients up with supportive case management.
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Writing Workshop
Westhaven Center for the Arts / 6-8 p.m. / $50 / $15 one class drop-in
Bestselling author and Huffington Post blogger K.C. Wilder leads this writing workshop beginning this Thursday, June 2 and meeting for four consecutive weeks.
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High-Rise
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 7 p.m.
“One of our favorite young directors, England’s Ben Wheatley (Sightseers, Kill List, A Field in England) adapts J.G. Ballard’s classic 1975 sci-fi parable of class warfare, starring Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Moss, Jeremy Irons, and Sienna Miller.”
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Altar Tones
Persimmons Garden Gallery / 7:30-10 p.m. / Free
Michael Beyer is celebrating his 40th birthday with the Altar Tones.
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Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m.
When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.
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Open Mic Night
Central Station / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Be the next Mack Idol.
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Dirty Thursdays
Pearl Lounge / 9:30 p.m. / 21+
DJs Pressure/Anya have been effectively making local butts jiggle for some time now. Let them work.
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Rude Lion Sound
Sidelines / 9:30 p.m. / 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS 2D: 11:50, 2:55, 5:40, 9:05
  • CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE: 1:05, 3:45, 6:25, 8:25, 9:30
  • FINDING DORY 2D: 12:00, 2:40, 4:10, 5:20, 7:55, 8:50
  • FINDING DORY 3D: 1:30, 6:50
  • INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE 2D: 8:00
  • JUNGLE BOOK 2D: 12:30, 3:10, 5:50
  • ME BEFORE YOU: 12:35, 3:20, 6:00, 8:40
  • NOW YOU SEE ME 2: 11:55, 2:35, 5:35, 8:20
  • TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS 2D: 12:05, 2:45, 5:30
  • THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2D: 1:55, 4:20, 6:45
  • THE CONJURING 2: 12:00, 3:00, 6:05, 9:10
  • THE LOBSTER: 8:30
  • WARCRAFT 2D: 12:40, 6:30, 9:25
  • WARCRAFT 3D: 3:35
  • X-MEN: APOCALYPSE 2D: 11:45, 2:30, 5:45, 9:00
Mill Creek Cinema
  • ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS 2D: 3:35, 9:00
  • ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS 3D: 12:40, 6:20
  • CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE: 12:55, 4:10, 6:10, 9:20
  • FINDING DORY 2D: 11:55, 1:30, 2:35, 5:15, 6:45, 7:50
  • FINDING DORY 3D: 3:30, 8:45
  • INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE 3D: 8:00
  • NOW YOU SEE ME 2: 12:10, 2:50, 5:40
  • TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS 2D: 12:05, 5:55
  • THE CONJURING 2: 12:00, 3:00, 6:05, 9:10
  • WARCRAFT 2D: 12:50, 3:45, 6:40, 9:30
  • X-MEN: APOCALYPSE 2D: 2:45, 8:35

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