Wednesday, Feb. 15

WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: Jamaican Reggae v. Chinese Acrobatics

Wednesday night’s most high-profile shows offer a contrast in cultures, for sure.

In this corner, witness “daring feats of athletic discipline and grace, brilliant costumes, music and movement both ancient and modern.” Yes, the Golden Dragon Acrobats (video below on the left) from China’s Hebei Province will make their near-annual pilgrimage to HSU’s Van Duzer Theatre Wednesday night. Remember to breathe. 

Meanwhile, down at the Mateel Community Center, a more chill scene will transpire. One of the best known acts in Jamaica, Israel Vibration (video below on the right) has been touring since the 1970s establishing themselves as one of the more vocal harmony-focused reggae groups in the world. The group’s core members — Lascelle “Wiss” Bulgin, Albert “Apple Gabriel” Craig, and Cecil “Skelly” Spence — met as children, all suffering from polio, in a rehabilitation clinic set up to help deal with a polio epidemic that affected Jamaica in the 1950s and ‘60s.

Details on those shows and other Humboldt Wednesday highlights in your Lowdown listings below. —AG

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Son of Ingagi (1940)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6 p.m. / $5
“An ape-man (Zack Williams) seeks a mate and brings her back to his lab. Son of Ingagi is a 1940 American film directed by Richard C. Kahn. It was the first science fiction-horror film to feature an all-black cast. It was written by Spencer Williams based on his own short story, House of Horror.”
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Pints for Nonprofits
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8:30 p.m.
Benefits Redwood Coast Music Festival. Music by Doug Fir & The 2x4s.
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My Favorite Lecture: Climate Change
Plaza Grill / 7-8 p.m.
“Lecturer Richard Boone brings a wealth of experience to the podium — he has a strong background in forest ecology, biogeochemistry, and trans-national Arctic education.”
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Chinese Golden Acrobats
Van Duzer Theater / 7 p.m. / $36 / $26 HSU students
“Combining 25 centuries of tradition with contemporary Cirque Du Soleil-style touches of theatricality, this 21-member troupe from China’s Hebei Province amazes audiences of all ages with timeless thrills.”
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Israel Vibrations, Roots Radics
Mateel Community Center / 8 p.m. / $30 / $25 adv.
“Mention the name Israel Vibration in reggae music circles and watch the warmth of recognition and appreciation of anyone who has seen or heard this very special vocal group. ”
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Mobile Outreach in Willow Creek
See Event Description / 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. / Free
Visitors to the bus can be assisted with CalFresh, MediCal, In-Home Supportive Services, Veterans Services and Child Support.
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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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Knots Seminar
Center Activities, HSU Campus / noon-1 p.m. / Free
Outdoor enthusiasts use an assortment of ropes and knots for outdoor skills such as camping, climbing, sailing, loading vehicles, and more.
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Homeowners Workshop
Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) / noon-1 p.m. / Free
Every home has room for improvement when it comes to saving energy and money.
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Harry Potter Out Loud
Fortuna Library / 3:30-4:30 p.m. / Free
Attention Muggles! Kids of all ages welcome to a weekly reading of Harry Potter, led by Fortuna High School students.
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Author Bryan Radzin Book Reading
Northtown Coffee / 5 p.m. / Free
“Author Bryan Radzin offers this continuation of the synchronistic journey into the heart of politics and what makes us human.”
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Plan for Success
North Coast Small Business Development Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Business planning is an art. Are you ready to create your masterpiece?
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Academy of the Redwoods Student and Family Information Night
Academy of the Redwoods / 6-7 p.m.
“This event will consist of a presentation on AR’s unique educational opportunity, and will give families and prospective students the chance to meet AR staff and ask questions.”
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Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
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Einstein’s Relativity For Everyone!
Humboldt State University Nelson Hall / 6:30-8 p.m. / $25 / $20 HSU Students
Einstein’s Relativity rests on one idea, the idea that there is a fastest speed, known as the speed of light. From this one premise he logically worked out the consequences and these consequences are very counter-intuitive yet not very complex.
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Author Bryan Radzin Book Reading
Northtown Coffee / 6:30 p.m. / Free
“Author Bryan Radzin offers this continuation of the synchronistic journey into the heart of politics and what makes us human.”
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Dunes Climate Ready Grant
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Dunes Climate Ready grant is now in its second year, and surveys of our local beaches and dunes have been able to track dramatic changes during two very dynamic winters.
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Family Literacy Night: Becky and Leroy!
Humboldt County Library / 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The evening’s hosts, Becky and Leroy, will lead the audience through a series of exciting adventures, games, arts and crafts, and book reading.
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Shadow Puppets
Fortuna Library / 6:30-7:30 p.m. / Free
Sean Powers visits Fortuna Library with his handmade Shadow Puppets, to entertain families for Family Literacy Night. Free books to all kids thanks to co-host Humboldt Literacy Project.
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Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino)
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 7 p.m. / $7 / $40 6 week series
Salsa rueda is a circle of couples dancing changing partners to patterns called out in Spanish or shown with hand signals. Sponsored by Humboldt Folk Dancers.
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Ultra Secret Good Guy Organization
SpeakEasy / 7 p.m. / 21+
Jazz/funk improv for your Wednesdays.
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Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
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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.
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Karaoke
Vista Del Mar / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Provided by Lightning Boom productions.
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Whomp
The Jam / 9:30 p.m. / $5 / 21+
Every Wednesday Jambalaya makes with the whompity whomp.
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Whomp Wednesday
The Jam / 9:30 p.m. / 21+
whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp.
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Rude Lion Sound
Toby and Jacks / 10 p.m. / 21+
Were you just thinking, “Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?” Here it is!
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • A DOG’S PURPOSE: 11:55, 2:50, 5:40, 8:35
  • FIFTY SHADES DARKER: 12:20, 3:10, 5:55, 8:45
  • HIDDEN FIGURES: 11:45, 2:40, 5:35, 8:30
  • IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT: 3:00, 7:00
  • JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2: 12:40, 3:30, 6:25, 9:15
  • LA LA LAND: 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00
  • LION: 11:55, 2:45, 5:30, 8:20
  • RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER 2D: 9:30
  • RINGS: 1:35, 4:05, 6:40, 9:10
  • ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 2D: 12:15, 6:05
  • SING 2D: 1:30, 4:15
  • SPLIT: 1:00, 3:45, 6:35, 9:20
  • THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE 2D: 1:05, 2:25, 3:40, 6:20, 7:40, 8:55
  • THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE 3D: 11:50, 5:05
  • THE SPACE BETWEEN US: 9:05
Mill Creek Cinema
  • A DOG’S PURPOSE: 2:40, 5:30, 8:20
  • FIFTY SHADES DARKER: 3:20, 6:05, 8:50
  • HIDDEN FIGURES: 2:45, 5:40, 8:40
  • JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2: 3:30, 6:15, 9:10
  • RINGS: 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
  • SPLIT: 3:50, 6:35, 9:20
  • THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE 2D: 3:45, 5:15, 6:25, 9:00
  • THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE 3D: 2:35
  • THE SPACE BETWEEN US: 7:50
Minor Theatre
  • 2017 OSCAR ANIMATED SHORTS: 1:00, 6:30
  • 2017 OSCAR LIVE ACTION SHORTS: 3:30, 8:45
  • LA LA LAND: 2:00, 8:15
  • LION: 4:30
  • THE EAGLE HUNTRESS: 5:30
  • THE FOUNDER: 1:30, 7:30

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