Wednesday, March 1

WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: Arcata Boasts an Ash Wednesday Express Lane

Oh, you think the LoCO Lowdown is gonna forget that it’s the first day of Lent? Shame on you!

As we all begin the countdown to our Christ-endorsed Easter egg hunts, LoCO is here with a tip for Humboldt’s mainline Christians on the go. If you happen to be rolling past the Arcata Plaza on this Ash Wednesday around lunchtime (12:30-1:30 p.m.), take a brief moment to have the requisite Ash Wednesday cross drawn on your forehead by the Reverend Sara Potter of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and then, boom, you can go about your merry way knowing that the God of Abraham is pleased with you this year. (Event canceled if raining.)

The blessings continue! Ash Wednesday also happens to fall on Sci-Fi Pint and Pizza Night at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. This week they’re screening Invasion from Inner Earth (1974) which tells the tale of an terrifying invasion from inner earth. Check the production value in the clip below. —AG

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Pints for Non-Profits
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Benefits Society for Northwest Vertebrate Biology, group studying vertebrate biology in the Pacific Northwest. Music by Kentucky Warblers.
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Ash Wednesday on the Plaza
Arcata Plaza / 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. / Free
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church will be offering “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition.
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Invasion from Inner Earth (1974)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6 p.m. / $5
“A group of young pilots in a remote region of the Canadian wilderness begin to hear strange reports over their radios about planes crashing, cars stalling and a deadly plague which has gripped the planet. It becomes clear that earth is in the midst of an invasion.”
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19th Annual International Latino Film Festival
Minor Theatre / 6 p.m.
Wednesday night’s film: An American Story. Features a panel discussion after the movie.
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Backpacking Seminar
Center Activities, HSU Campus / noon-1 p.m. / Free
This seminar is designed to help you get out into the back country on your own. Our experienced backpacking instructor will touch on equipment, layering, food packs, water purification, Leave No Trace principles, local spots, and maps and much more.
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Kid Art
The MGC / 3-4 p.m. / $5
Children ages 4-6 will learn drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, movement, and even a little art history!
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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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Clay Kids
Arcata Community Center / 4-5:30 p.m. / $55 / $65 non-residents
Join Art Camp Director and experienced ceramicist Katie Ritter for these fun-filled and creative hands-on ceramics workshops.
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Insanity Live
Redwood Lounge / 5:15-6:15 p.m. / $5
Dynamic, cardio-conditioning and athletic training class taught in a format that can be done by all fitness levels and ages.
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Get Your Books in Order
North Coast Small Business Development Center / 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Bookkeeping can be fun?! What?
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Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
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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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Wednesday Night Dominoes Tournament
Little Red Lion / 7 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Jailhouse bones every Wednesday night.
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Rockstar Karaoke
Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
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Open Mikey Comedy
Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 9-11:45 p.m. / Free / 21+
Open mic comedy hosted by Tom Connors, with occasional guest host!
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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 CURE FOR WELLNESS: 5:50, 9:00
  • A DOG’S PURPOSE: 12:25, 3:15, 6:05
  • COLLIDE: 1:50, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35
  • FIFTY SHADES DARKER: 12:20, 3:10, 5:55, 8:45
  • FIST FIGHT: 4:25, 6:45, 9:25
  • GET OUT: 1:45, 4:20, 6:55, 9:30
  • HIDDEN FIGURES: 11:50, 2:40, 5:35, 8:30
  • JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2: 12:40, 3:30, 6:25, 9:15
  • LA LA LAND: 12:00, 3:00, 8:50
  • ROCK DOG: 11:55, 2:10, 4:40, 7:00, 9:25
  • SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN: 2:00, 6:45
  • SPLIT: 1:05, 3:45, 9:20
  • THE GREAT WALL 2D: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30
  • THE GREAT WALL 3D: 9:10
  • THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE 2D: 12:10, 2:50, 5:25, 8:00
Mill Creek Cinema
  • A CURE FOR WELLNESS: 8:50
  • FIFTY SHADES DARKER: 3:45, 6:30, 9:15
  • FIST FIGHT: 4:05, 6:25, 9:20
  • HIDDEN FIGURES: 2:45, 5:40, 8:35
  • JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2: 3:30, 6:15, 9:05
  • LION: 3:10, 6:00
  • ROCK DOG: 4:40, 7:00, 8:45
  • THE GREAT WALL 2D: 6:10, 9:00
  • THE GREAT WALL 3D: 3:25
  • THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE 2D: 3:00, 5:50, 8:25
Minor Theatre
  • FENCES: 5:00
  • HIDDEN FIGURES: 1:15, 3:00, 9:30
  • PATERSON: 1:45, 6:45
  • THE RED TURTLE: 12:30, 4:30, 8:15

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