Thursday, Feb. 2
(VIDEO) Thursday Lowdown: Trans Author/Activist Gives Free Lecture at HSU
Jennifer Finney Boylan speaks Thursday night at HSU
Thursday night in the Van Duzer Theatre: Humboldt State University’s 2017 Philosophy Forum will feature a free keynote lecture from noted trans author and activist Jennifer Finney Boylan. The author of 15 books including the acclaimed autobiographical bestseller She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders, Boylan has been a high-profile advocate for transgender issues for over a decade, appearing on the New York Times op-ed page, the Today Show, a Barbara Walters special and The Oprah Winfrey Show. As a friend of Caitlyn Jenner, she has made appearances on the reality television show I Am Cait.
Boylan has been been married to the same woman for almost three decades — the couple had two sons together before she began her male to female transition in the year 2000. On an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Boylan spoke about how her transformation affected her romantic relationship (you can watch the segment below).
While Boylan’s lecture is free, attendees are required to secure tickets through HSU’s box office. Details on that and more Thursday night options in your Lowdown listings farther south. —Andrew Goff
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Eel River Brewery, Dick Taylor, Humboldt Bay Collaboration Release
Humboldt Cider Company Tap Room
/ 6-8 p.m.
Eel River Brewery, Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate, and Humboldt Bay Coffee have been working on a delicious concoction. A Humboldt County Collaboration at its finest!
Ocean Night Film Screening
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $3
“From majestic’ documentaries’ to epic surf flicks, explore the great blue sea with Northcoast Environmental Center, Humboldt Surfrider, and Humboldt Baykeeper. This month, there will be a screening of (R)evolution (2013).”
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Jennifer Finney Boylan
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7 p.m.
Jennifer Finney Boylan is the author of twelve books, including She’s Not There, a groundbreaking and critically acclaimed bestseller.
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Humboldt Poetry Show
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $5
This event is most current-longest running-open mic on the north coast! 11 years baby! This months theme is: Love!
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Dell’Arte First Year Ensemble Presents: Viva Commedia!
Dell’Arte
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ $10 Suggested Price
“Viva Commedia! celebrates commedia dell’arte, a robust comic form rooted in the abiding human drives of hunger, money, love, and lust. Archetypal characters abound in this parade of human folly, where the taboo and forbidden take center stage.”
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Scuber Mountain
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Local band gives you a totally scubular night of ‘90s covers.
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All Events!
Crafternoons
The (Re)Workshop at SCRAP Humboldt
/ 3:30-5:30 a.m.
/ $12
Bring your kiddos in after school to make a fun and creative reuse craft.
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Yoga is for Everyone
Redwood Lounge
/ 10:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
/ $10
/ $40 5 class pass
“Arcata Recreation and Instructor Joey Paz brings a new yoga class to the community.”
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Affordable Acupuncture at Isis Osiris Healing Temple
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/ 5-9 p.m.
/ $30
Community acupuncture is a model that enables low cost treatment by increasing volume.
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The Humboldt County Beekeepers Association
Humboldt County Department of Agriculture
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $2
“Finding your Purpose in Beekeeping” with Brad Woodward.
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Fingal
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6 p.m.
Fiddle tunes (the artist formerly known as Blake Ritter and Friends).
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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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Seabury Gould and Evan Morden
Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
/ 6:30 p.m.
Irish/Celtic music.
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Humboldt Folklife Society Sing-Along
Arcata Community Center
/ 7 p.m.
Sing your favorite folk, rock and pop songs with leader Joel Sonenshein. Songbooks provided, just bring your voice.
Let’s Talk about the Middle East
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 7-9 p.m.
“Come watch brilliant Middle East films and discuss the Middle East with HSU Professor Leena Dallasheh.”
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Redwood Fusion
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $5
Learn the basics of how to move with a partner, creating connection, turns, stepping, and leaving space for improvisation.
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Something Like Seduction
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $None All ages
Music for beer.
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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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Thursday Night Bluegrass
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
Bluegrass. On Thursdays.
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Karaoke w/ Lightning Boom Productions
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Why not?
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Open Mic Night
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Be the next Mack Idol.
Rude Lion Sound
Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- 20TH CENTURY WOMEN: 12:30, 6:25
- A DOG’S PURPOSE: 11:55, 2:45, 5:40, 8:35
- ARRIVAL: 8:40
- GOLD: 12:45, 3:40, 6:35, 9:20
- HIDDEN FIGURES: 11:45, 2:40, 5:35, 8:30
- LA LA LAND: 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00
- MOANA SING-ALONG: 3:05
- MONSTER TRUCKS 2D: 12:55, 3:35, 6:10
- MOONLIGHT: 3:50, 9:10
- PATRIOTS DAY: 12:05, 5:50, 8:50
- RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER 2D: 1:45, 4:20, 6:55
- RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER 3D: 9:30
- ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 2D: 12:50, 6:35, 8:40
- ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 3D: 2:50
- SING 2D: 12:10, 3:10, 5:50, 8:25
- SPLIT: 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15
- XXX: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE 2D: 4:00, 5:55, 9:35
- XXX: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE 3D: 12:15
Mill Creek Cinema
- A DOG’S PURPOSE: 2:40, 5:30, 8:20
- GOLD: 3:35, 6:25, 9:10
- HIDDEN FIGURES: 2:45, 5:40, 8:40
- LA LA LAND: 3:00, 6:00, 9:00
- MOANA SING-ALONG: 2:55
- RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER 2D: 6:55, 9:30
- RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER 3D: 4:20
- ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 2D: 5:45, 8:45
- SPLIT: 3:50, 6:35, 9:20
- XXX: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE 2D: 3:45, 6:20, 8:55
Minor Theatre
- 20TH CENTURY WOMEN: 1:00, 4:15, 7:30
- ELLE: 3:45, 7:00
- LA LA LAND: 2:00, 5:15, 8:30
- THE EAGLE HUNTRESS: 12:30
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