Tuesday, June 27
TUESDAY LOWDOWN: Goofy Song Parodies for Peace and Social Justice in Arcata
“Sometimes I think satire is the most hopeful and heartfelt form of expression,” says veteran politically minded song machine Roy Zimmerman, “because in calling out the world’s absurdities and laughing in their face, I’m affirming the real possibility for change.”
Zimmerman writes song parodies. Like, a lot of them. Just glancing through his various online properties it seems like he has a new ditty out every few days or so in response to the latest Washington tug-of-war.
For example: You’ve heard the song “Old Man River,” yes? Aha! Well, you see, Zimmerman needed a way to stick it to Mitch McConnell over this whole Senate healthcare/“wealthcare” bill thing so he penned “Old Man Fibber,” (!!!) which you can hear below and/or (most likely) tonight when Zimmerman peddles his parodies at the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Arcata. Details on that show and other Tuesday distractions in your Lowdown listings farther down. —AG
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Humboldt Crabs vs. Healdsburg Prune Packers
Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $9
/ $6 students/seniors
/ $4 12 and under
Your hometown heroes whoop up on some other lesser team. Peanuts, crackerjacks, etc.
/ Web site
ReZist: Roy Zimmerman in Concert
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ $20
/ $5 no one turned away
“ReZist!” is ninety minutes of Roy Zimmerman’s hilarious, rhyme-intensive original songs.
/ Web site
Fantasy Lane, Ultramafic, Buckshot Possum
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 7:30-11 p.m.
/ $5
“Part of their Fantasy Lane Endless Bummer Tour hailing from Riverside, California bring their worship of Thin Lizzy heavy rock stylings with a pinch of punktitude!!”
/ Web site
All Events!
Eureka Old Town Farmers’ Market
Gazebo, Old Town, Eureka
/ 3:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
Drop-In Activities For All
Arcata Community Center
/ 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ $3
/ $20 punch card
Choose from: Badminton, Basketball, Community Song Circle, Hula Dance, Pickle Ball, Samba Drumming and more.
/ Web site
Camp Perigot
Blue Lake Roller Rink
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Something for the kids to do.
/ Web site
Humboldt Paintball Summer Clinic
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
“This will be a learning environment not a free for all.”
Ping Pong
Logger Bar
/ noon
/ 21+
Sometimes The Logger Bar sets up ping pong tables. This is one of those times. Get your Gump on.
/ Web site
Miranda Farmers’ Market
See Event Description
/ 2-6 p.m.
/ Free
You’ll find plants, produce, seeds, cut flowers, aprons, flax neck warmers, dog treats, herbs, jams, baked goods, and one-of-a-kind garden gates!
/ Web site
Fortuna Farmers’ Market
Main Street, Fortuna
/ 3-6 p.m.
“New vendors, local beef, lamb, chicken and pork. Many of the markets will be loaded with garden starts and goods to get you ready for summer!”
Mended Hearts Support Group
See Event Description
/ 4-5 p.m.
/ Free
Mended Hearts is a national and community-based non-profit organization that has been offering the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers.
Game Night
Crush
/ 5 p.m.
Don’t be bored. Play board games.
Blue Lotus Jazz
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Local jazz.
/ Web site
Make Your Own Lace, Trim, and Appliqués
Eureka Fabrics
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $45
/ $155 Save $25 on All Four Classes!
This four-part class will make you a master of creating and embellishments for your clothing and craft items.
/ Web site
Eyes Of Stone And Water: Perspectives On Cuba
The Sanctuary
/ 6-9 p.m.
In 2015, Ethnologists Oryan Peterson-Jones and Andrew Pritchard travelled from Havana to Santiago de Cuba, hoping to return with stories about the island’s rich musical history and reactions to the recent evolution of political relations.
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City (2017)
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 6 p.m.
/ $8.50
/ $6.50 Matinee
“A timely documentary on what can happen when engaged citizens fight the power for the sake of a better world.”
/ Web site
Humboldt Cribbage Club
Moose Lodge
/ 6:15 p.m.
/ $8
Muggins! Get your weekly crib on.
DivorceCare
Faith Center Foursquare Church
/ 6:30-8 p.m.
/ 18+
“This 13 week DVD seminar and support group, facilitated by Mike and Jen Crafton, is for men and women who have been divorced or are experiencing marital separation.”
/ Web site
Open Mic
Clam Beach Inn
/ 7-9 p.m.
With Mike Bynum.
Games, Games, and More Games
Humboldt Brews
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Humbrews venue offers up pool, beer pong, ping pong, darts, magic and more.
/ Web site
The Opera Alley Cats
SpeakEasy
/ 7:30-10:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Burning live jazz under the “stars.”
/ Web site
Karaoke w/ Chris Clay
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 8 p.m.
Your Lowdown will go on the record as saying that Chris Clay is Humboldt’s most pro karaoke jockey. We know this stuff.
/ Web site
Savage Henry Comedy Night
The Jam
/ 8:30 p.m.
Local comics work it out.
/ Web site
Accurate Productions
The Fuzion
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $8
/ $12 Non-Members
/ 18+
Taco Tuesday dance party with Accurate DJs.
/ Web site
Joe Gorman and Andy Garcia!
The Jam
/ 9-11:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
“Fresh off headlining the comedy tent at The Enchanted Forest Gathering, Joe Gorman can’t help himself….it’s always on!!! Guaranteed good time.”
/ Web site
!Bomba Sonido!
Toby and Jacks
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
DJ Gabe Pressure and Zero Juan take you on a musical trip. Carribean Club, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Dembow, Latin House, Dancehall, Latin bass music, remixes y mas.
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- 47 METERS DOWN: 12:05, 2:25, 4:40, 7:00, 9:20
- ALL EYEZ ON ME: 11:55, 3:00, 6:05, 9:10
- BABY DRIVER: 7:00
- CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE 2D: 12:50, 3:05
- CARS 3 2D: 11:50, 12:40, 2:15, 3:15, 6:00, 8:30
- CARS 3 3D: 12:15, 2:45
- GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 2D: 5:30, 8:40
- MUMMY 2D: 1:30, 4:10, 9:20
- PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES 2D: 12:20, 3:20, 6:20, 9:15
- ROUGH NIGHT: 1:45, 4:15, 6:50, 9:15
- TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT 2D: 12:30, 2:10, 3:55, 5:40, 7:20, 9:05
- TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT 3D: 5:15, 8:35
- WONDER WOMAN 2D: 11:45, 2:50, 4:45, 5:50, 8:00, 9:00
Mill Creek Cinema
- 47 METERS DOWN: 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 9:40
- ALL EYEZ ON ME: 11:45, 2:45, 5:50, 8:55
- BABY DRIVER: 7:00
- CARS 3 2D: 1:10, 3:40, 6:10, 8:40
- PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES 2D: 12:15, 3:15, 6:15, 9:15
- ROUGH NIGHT: 1:50, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
- TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT 2D: 12:25, 1:55, 5:25, 7:15, 8:50
- TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT 3D: 3:50
- WONDER WOMAN 2D: 11:45, 2:50, 6:00, 9:05
Minor Theatre
- BORN IN CHINA: 3:00, 5:45, 10:00
- I, DANIEL BLAKE: 2:30, 7:45
- TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT: 2:15, 5:00, 8:40
- WONDER WOMAN: 5:30, 8:20