Wednesday, Nov. 16
We Would Understand if You’re in the Mood to Watch a Giant Turtle Destroy Tokyo
David Nelson
Should you be seeking brain distraction, ’tis a fairly busy Wednesday night here in Humboldt. Some quick hits:
- Friends of longtime New Riders of Purple Sage guitarist David Nelson have been staging a series of shows in an attempt to raise funds for the ailing jammer while celebrating his music. Catch the David Nelson Get Well Harvest Tour at Humboldt Brews.
- There has likely never been a better time to donate to Planned Parenthood and you can do so by simply drinking a beer at Mad River Brewery during the latest edition of Pints for Nonprofits.
- Gabe Pressure, one of Humboldt’s favorite DJs, is celebrating his birthday tonight — how else? — by distributing menacing beats up at the Tip Top Club.
- Director Jim Jarmusch has been again receiving much acclaim, this time for his new documentary documenting the music and destruction of Iggy Pop and the Stooges. Gimme Danger screens at the Richards’ Goat Tavern Miniplex.
- It’s Sci-Fi Pint and Pizza Night up at the Arcata Theatre Lounge again. It’s not Godzilla… It’s Gamera! Another giant lizard with a hankering for stomping all over Tokyo. Get a sample of the mayhem in the YouTube clip below and/or scroll your Lowdown listings below for more Wednesday night yay.
—Andrew Goff
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Pints for Nonprofits
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6 p.m.
$1 from every pint of our beer sold all day will go to Planned Parenthood. They will have interactive games, informational stuff to distribute and The Attics will play from 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Web site
Gamera (1965)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
The first entry of this Sci-Fi epic takes place midst the peak of the Cold War, as conflict between the East and West transforms into a nuclear disaster! This atomic explosion releases more than massive radiation, it awakens an ancient and long-forgotten legend of – Gamera!
/ Web site
Gimme Danger
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 matinee
/ 21+
Jim Jarmusch’s new documentary on Iggy Pop & The Stooges “preserves their legacy better than any fan might have dared hope.”
/ Web site
David Nelson Get Well Harvest Tour
Humboldt Brews
/ 8-11:45 p.m.
/ $25
/ 21+
Vince Herman, from Leftover Salmon will be joining Barry, Mookie, Pete and John for a tribute to David Nelson’s music.
/ Web site
DJ Pressure Birthday Session
The Fabulous Tip Top Gentlemen’s Club
/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
“It’s our resident DJ Gabe Pressure’s birthday. Come join him on the dance floor for a special birthday session in the mix all night.”
/ Web site
All Events!
Humboldt Ice Rink
Newburg Park
/ 2-8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $8 children 12 and under
“The rink will be staffed by local community groups, including various school clubs and sporting teams, local service clubs, and more.”
Video Game Days
McKinleyville Library
/ 4-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
We’ll be playing games like Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart, and more for the Wii, as well as Minecraft, Guitar Hero and more for the Xbox 360.
/ Web site
Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
/ Web site
Dominoes Tournament
Little Red Lion
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
“Jailhouse League Bones.”
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
Miss Hokusai
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 matinee
/ 21+
This feature-length anime was adapted from the historical manga series, about early-19th-century painter Katsushika Hokusai (best known for The Great Wave off Kanagawa, the most-reproduced Japanese artwork ever).
/ Web site
Open Mic
Curley’s Full Circle
/ 7 p.m.
Ferndale gets together and sings for each other.
Public Forum: Accountability for Police Violence
Goodwin Forum
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
Join the Center for Excellence in Public Debating for an open discussion with the University Police Chief Donn Peterson about police violence and accountability in out community.
Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
Comedy Open Mikey
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Hosted by Nando Molina. Beats by Gabe Pressure.
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
- ALMOST CHRISTMAS: 1:20, 4:00, 6:45, 9:20
- ARRIVAL: 12:20, 3:10, 5:55, 8:45
- CASABLANCA: 2:00, 7:00
- DOCTOR STRANGE 2D: 12:55, 3:45, 6:35, 9:25
- DOCTOR STRANGE 3D: 11:55, 2:45, 5:35, 8:25
- HACKSAW RIDGE: 11:50, 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
- INFERNO: 12:30, 3:20, 6:10, 9:00
- JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK: 12:25, 3:15, 6:05, 8:50
- MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN 2D: 12:35, 3:35, 9:15
- SHUT IN: 12:05, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30
- THE ACCOUNTANT: 1:10, 6:40
- TROLLS 2D: 12:00, 1:00, 3:25, 4:40, 5:45, 6:55, 8:00
- TROLLS 3D: 2:20, 9:10
- TYLER PERRY’S BOO! A MADEA HALLOWEEN: 4:10, 9:35
Mill Creek Cinema
- ARRIVAL: 3:10, 5:55, 8:40
- DOCTOR STRANGE 2D: 3:35, 6:25, 9:15
- DOCTOR STRANGE 3D: 2:45, 8:20
- HACKSAW RIDGE: 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
- INFERNO: 5:35
- JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK: 3:00, 8:50
- SHUT IN: 4:45, 7:10, 9:30
- THE ACCOUNTANT: 5:45
- TROLLS 2D: 4:50, 6:10, 7:05, 9:25
- TROLLS 3D: 3:50, 8:25
Minor Theatre
- A MAN CALLED OVE: 6:30
- DOCTOR STRANGE: 4:30, 8:30, 10:30
- MARY JANE: A MUSICAL POTUMENTARY: 3:45
- THE ACCOUNTANT: 5:00, 5:15
- THE LOVE WITCH: 2:30, 9:30
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