Wednesday, Aug. 8

(VIDEO) WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: Funk, Arcata
Ensure yourself a Thursday of sore thighs Wednesday night at Humbrews where Five Alarm Funk will be making it do what it do.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Five Alarm Funk
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
“Some bands want to change the world. Five Alarm Funk’s goal is much simpler. They want you to sweat.”
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All Events!
SCRAP Artist in Residence Hunt
SCRAP Humboldt
/ midnight-11:59 p.m.
SCRAP Humboldt is seeking talented artists, who highlight the world of creative reuse in their art.
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Thinking Deeply: Civil Discourse and Argument Writing
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $350
/ $300 2 Days
/ $150 1 Day
Redwood Writing Project is currently offering a workshop series on fresh and innovative ways to incorporate the latest in effective writing instruction.
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Calling Creative Crafters to Arcata’a Holiday Craft Market
Arcata Community Center
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $120
/ $135 end booth
/ $100 senior room booth
Arcata Recreation invites crafters wishing to showcase their original craftwork to vend.
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Children’s Summer Lunch Program
See Event Description
/ noon-2 p.m.
/ Free
/ $None Children 18 years and under
June 18th marks the start of Food for People’s Children’s Summer Lunch Program, providing a free lunch’s for children on summer weekdays at different county-wide sites.
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Red Cross Volunteer & Preparedness Event
Eureka Main Library
/ 5:30 p.m.
/ Free
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Gee Quiz Trivia Night
Papa Wheelies Pub
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Compete in a current event and seasonal not-so-trivial journey. Original and unusual questions including audio identification.
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Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
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Ladies Night Out
Little Red Lion
/ 7 p.m.
/ 21+
Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino)
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7:15-8:15 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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A Photo Safari of Southern Africa
Fortuna Library
/ 7:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Ultra Secret Wednesdays
SpeakEasy
/ 8-11 p.m.
Queer night with alt-jazz house band LD51!
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Rockstar Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Home to 11 beers and Jameson on tap, shuffleboard, pool tables, and Rockstar Karaoke. Central Station is a neighborhood favorite.
Karaoke
Vista Del Mar
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Provided by Lightning Boom productions.
Whomp Wednesday
The Jam
/ 10 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!
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- ANT-MAN AND THE WASP 2D: 12:15, 3:05, 6:00, 8:45
- BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA: 11:45, 5:30
- CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: 12:25, 3:00, 5:35, 8:10
- DARKEST MINDS: 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20
- DOG DAYS: 12:00, 2:50, 5:45, 8:20
- EIGHTH GRADE: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30
- HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION 2D: 12:40, 3:10, 5:40, 8:00
- INCREDIBLES 2 2D: 11:40, 2:35, 5:30, 8:25
- JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM 2D: 2:25, 8:30
- MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN: 12:35, 3:20, 6:05, 8:55
- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT 2D: 11:30, 1:00, 2:40, 5:55, 7:40, 9:10
- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT 3D: 4:20
- SPY WHO DUMPED ME, THE: 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 9:00
Mill Creek Cinema
- ANT-MAN AND THE WASP 2D: 12:40, 3:35, 6:25, 9:20
- CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:00
- DARKEST MINDS: 1:45, 4:20, 6:55, 9:30
- DOG DAYS: 12:00, 2:40, 5:35, 8:20
- MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN: 12:30, 3:20, 6:05, 8:50
- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT 2D: 11:50, 1:10, 4:25, 5:55, 7:40, 9:10
- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT 3D: 3:00
- SPY WHO DUMPED ME, THE: 12:25, 3:10, 6:15, 9:00
Minor Theatre
- CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: 2:30, 5:15, 8:00
- CUSTODY: 6:00
- DON’T WORRY, HE WON’T GET FAR ON FOOT: 8:30
- LEAVE NO TRACE: 3:00, 6:30
- SORRY TO BOTHER YOU: 3:45, 9:20