Friday, Aug. 3
(VIDEOS) FRIDAY LOWDOWN: All the Reggae
There were times when it looked as though this day would not come, but thanks to High Times Productions — who swooped in to assist the ailing Mateel Community Center — Reggae on the River 2018 is happening again down at French’s Camp. Jah Bless.
Let’s take a quick video jaunt through this year’s lineup, shall we?
-FRIDAY-
10:30 p.m.: Busy Signal
8:30 p.m.: Cham
7 p.m.: Israel Vibration
5:30 p.m.: Hempress Sativa
2:45 p.m.: Opening Ceremony
-SATURDAY-
10:45 p.m.: Mavado
9 p.m.: Arrested Development
7:15 p.m.: Don Carlos
5:45 p.m.: Wailing Souls
4:15 p.m.: Mystic Roots
2:45 p.m.: Opening Ceremony
-SUNDAY-
10:30 p.m.: Iration
9 p.m.: The Original Wailers
7:45 p.m.: Morgan Heritage
6:15 p.m.: Bambaata Marley
5 p.m.: Katastro!
2:45 p.m.: Opening Remarks
Other Friday options in your Lowdown listings below.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
High Times Presents: Reggae on the River 2018
French’s Camp
/ 2:45 p.m.
/ $85
/ $225 three-day pass
The 34th Reggae on the River® presented by High Times in association with the Mateel Community Center takes place Friday August 3rd through Sunday, August 5th at French’s Camp along the banks of the Eel River.
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Wildwood Days
Rio Dell
/ 5 p.m.
Rio Dell’s annual gathering. Wildwood Days is a local festival established in 1970 by the Rio Dell Chamber of Commerce. In 1996, the Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department took over Wildwood Days as a fundraiser for the department. This event is in Rio Dell California and offers three days of fun.
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Eureka Friday Night Market
Old Town Eureka
/ 5-8 p.m.
Friday Nights are about to get real fun in Old Town, Eureka! Join us for a farmers market, craft booths, live music, food trucks, Humboldt Made member booths, and a beer and wine garden every Friday.
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Vert and Distort Fest
RampArt Skatepark
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $8
/ $20 3-day pass
Three days of heavy bands.
Momma, Blood Hunny, From The Fog
Outer Space
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $5
“Los Angeles songwriters Etta Friedman (18) and Allegra Weingarten (19) began their bedroom pop two piece, Momma, soon after meeting in high school and bonding over a mutual love of LA’s DIY scene.”
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Humboldt Crabs vs. Bay Area Blues
Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $9
Your hometown heroes whoop up on some other lesser team. Peanuts, crackerjacks, etc.
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The Wizard of Oz
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $19
/ $16 sides
/ $14 matinee
“Among the 80+ cast members, ranging from 2 years young to 80 years young, on this stage you will find the beloved Dorothy, Toto and the rest of your favorite, and perhaps, not-so-favorite, characters. This family-friendly production has something for audience members of all ages.”
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The Importance of Being Earnest
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $16
/ $13 Student & Senior
Algernon lives in the city. Jack lives in the country. Both of them live double lives. But when Algernon pretends to be Jack’s imaginary brother Ernest in order to meet an eligible young lady, comedic mayhem breaks loose.
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Dead on Arrival
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
/ 21+
New acoustic project featuring Martin Dodd, Rick DeVol and Norman Bradford.
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Full Moon Fever
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Petty tunes.
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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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HSU Girl’s Volleyball Camp
Lumberjack Arena
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $300
Have fun and learn from the best at this five-day camp!
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Buck A Bag Book Sale
Humboldt County Library - Eureka Main Branch
/ 10-5 a.m.
/ Free
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Garberville Farmers’ Market
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Web site
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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Drop-in Volunteering at SCRAP Humboldt
SCRAP Humboldt
/ 1-6 p.m.
/ Free
Do you love fun tasks, organizing or helping the environment? Stop by SCRAP and lend your hand!
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First Fridays Vinyl Dance Party
Arcata Plaza
/ 2-9 p.m.
This month features Skinny Pepperwood and friends: Goldylocks Devstep & Dub Cowboy spinning vinyl to move your bodies!
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Phish Webcast
Humboldt Brews
/ 4:30 p.m.
Live Webcast of PHISH in Georgia.
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Wildwood Days Festival
Rio Dell Firemen’s Park
/ 5-11 p.m.
/ $15 Firemens BBQ
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Blue Rhythm Revue
Old Town Eureka
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
Playing Friday Night Market.
/ Web site
Sunset Paddle on Humboldt Bay
See Event Description
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ $48
/ $38 HSU Students
Come join us for this popular evening paddle and catch a peek of the evening skies from Humboldt Bay!
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LD51
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Funky jazz improv.
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz on the patio.
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Trinidad Art Nights
Trinidad, California
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
With many participating venues and a large variety of artists, musicians, and activities, there is sure to be something for all!
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John Zerzan: A People’s History of Civilization
Northtown Books
/ 7-9 p.m.
In ‘A People’s History of Civilization, John Zerzan critiques agriculture-based civilization as inherently oppressive and advocates drawing upon the life of hunter-gatherers as an inspiration for what free society should look like.
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Ghost Program
SpeakEasy
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Gettin’ down in Opera Alley.
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The Roadsters
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
An energetic, interactive, dynamic country/rock band whose strong male and female vocals offer variety & versatility.
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Hunter and The Dirty Jacks
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Rock ‘n’ roll.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- ANT-MAN AND THE WASP 2D: 12:15, 3:05, 6:00, 8:45
- CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: 12:25, 3:00, 5:35, 8:10
- DARKEST MINDS: 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20
- 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: 11:30, 2:25, 5:25, 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
- TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES: 11:45, 2:00, 4:15, 6:35, 8:50
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
- 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
- TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES: 1:55, 4:10, 6:30, 8:45
Minor Theatre
- CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: 3:00, 5:45, 8:30
- CUSTODY: 6:15
- DON’T WORRY, HE WON’T GET FAR ON FOOT: 1:00, 9:00
- LEAVE NO TRACE: 3:30, 6:45
- SORRY TO BOTHER YOU: 4:00, 9:35