Thursday, May 4

THURSDAY LOWDOWN: Sub Pop Band in Arcata

Topping your Humboldt Thursday distractions is a hat trick of bands at The Miniplex headlined by Sub Pop flag bearers Heron Oblivion (sample in the clip above. The band features former local bassist and onetime member of Howlin’ Rain Ethan Miller. Details on that show and more in your Lowdown listings down there. 

Top Events!
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Tall Ships
Bonnie Gool Dock / 11 a.m. / $3 Walk on tour
Lady Washington the official tall ship of Washington State and her companion vessel the Hawaiian Chieftain will visit the Bonnie Gool Dock and offer family-oriented Adventure, Evening and Battle Sails featuring a living history experience.
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Protest Against AHCA
Humboldt County Courthouse / 1 p.m.
A last-minute protest for Humboldters outraged at Trump and Republicans who supported the controversial American Health Care Act.
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Protest Against Trump’s “Religious Freedom” Executive Order
Humboldt County Courthouse / 5 p.m.
Protest promoter: “Essentially, any person can discriminate against LGBTQ+ people, as long as they can scapegoat their Religious Beliefs to justify their own bigotry.”
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Ocean Night: Our Local Epic and The Present
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6:30-9 p.m. / $3
“Flowing through one of North America’s deepest canyons, filled with dangerous whitewater, the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone’s sheer granite walls are a perfect place for a massive dam.”
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Third
Redwood Curtain Theatre / 8 p.m.
Believing that a jock’s sophisticated essay on King Lear could not possibly have been written by such a student, Professor Jameson reports his plagiarism to the college’s Committee of Academic Standards. But is her accusation justified?
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HSU AM Jazz Band
Fulkerson Recital Hall / 8-10 p.m. / $8 / $5 Senior/Child / Free HSU Students with ID
They perform charts composed by such luminaries as Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Tito Puente.
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Beauty and the Beast
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $18 / $16 students/seniors / $10 youth 3-14
“Directed by Christopher Kehoe. Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.”
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Clown
Dell’Arte / 8-9:30 p.m. / Free / Free All
Come out for an evening of laughter with an international ensemble of fools at Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre’s wildly popular annual clown show!
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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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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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Papermaking Workshop
SCRAP Humboldt / 3:30-5:30 a.m. / $12
Bring your kiddos in after school to make fun and creative reuse crafts.
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Women, Wealth and Wisdom
Sequoia Conference Center / 9 a.m.-3 p.m. / $55 / 18+
This one-day event was created to educate women on financial matters and to provide the tools to take the reins on financial and estate planning.
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Fruit and Veggie Fest 2017
See Event Description / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free
DHHS and Eureka Grocery Outlet are teaming up again for the annual event which celebrates healthy eating at food retail stores statewide.
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CR’s Digital Media Showcase
Access Humboldt Community Media Center / 6-8 p.m. / Free
Come celebrate and mingle with Digital Media artists past, present, and future, while enjoying coffee and refreshments at this free event.
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Humboldt Beekeepers
Humboldt County Department of Agriculture / 6-8 p.m. / $2
“Honey Bee Health: A Focus on the Varroa Mite” with John Winzler.
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Paint Night Out: The Art of Painting & Drinking
Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant / 6-8 p.m. / $35 / 18+
A local artist will guide you through a 2-hour painting step-by-step. All supplies are provided and you will take away a masterpiece for you home enjoyment and to show off to your friends and family.
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Fingal
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8:30 p.m. / Free
Folky fiddle tunes from Blake Ritter and his talented 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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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.
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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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L Boogie
The Griffin / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free / 21+
R&B, hip hop and more.
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Open Mic Night
Central Station / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Be the next Mack Idol.
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Thursday Night Bluegrass
The Jam / 9 p.m.
Bluegrass. On Thursdays.
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Rude Lion Sound
Sidelines / 9:30 p.m. / 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
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Movie Showtimes

Broadway Cinema
  • BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 2D: 11:45, 2:45, 5:45, 8:45
  • BORN IN CHINA: 11:45, 1:50, 4:00, 6:10, 8:20
  • BOSS BABY 2D: 12:40, 3:10, 5:35, 8:10
  • COLOSSAL: 1:15, 3:55, 6:35, 9:15
  • FATE OF THE FURIOUS: 12:00, 1:35, 3:00, 4:50, 6:05, 7:55, 9:10
  • FREE FIRE: 2:30, 7:10
  • GIFTED: 1:55, 4:20, 9:20
  • GOING IN STYLE: 12:15, 5:40
  • GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 2D: 7:00, 8:30
  • GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 3D: 7:00
  • PHOENIX FORGOTTEN: 12:20, 4:55
  • PROMISE: 11:50, 2:50, 5:50
  • THE CIRCLE: 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00
  • THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE: 2:40
  • UNFORGETTABLE: 1:45, 4:15, 9:15
Mill Creek Cinema
  • BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 2D: 2:45, 5:45, 8:45
  • FATE OF THE FURIOUS: 2:55, 4:45, 6:00, 7:50, 9:05
  • GIFTED: 3:10, 5:40
  • GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 2D: 7:00, 9:00
  • GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 3D: 7:00
  • PROMISE: 3:15, 9:15
  • THE CIRCLE: 3:40, 6:20, 9:00
  • THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE: 3:05, 5:55
  • UNFORGETTABLE: 4:25
Minor Theatre
  • COLOSSAL: 3:30, 8:45
  • GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2: 7:00, 10:00
  • THE CIRCLE: 4:30, 8:00
  • THE LOST CITY OF Z: 7:00
  • THE SENSE OF AN ENDING: 3:00, 6:15
  • YOUR NAME.: 2:00, 5:30

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