Thursday, Jan. 18
THURSDAY LOWDOWN: NCRT’s First 2018 Production Opens Tonight
North Coast Repertory Theater makes the new year dramatic with its staging of William Shakespeare’s King Lear which opens Thursday and runs through Feb. 10.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Compost Mountain Boys
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Fine local bluegrass.
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Compost Mountain Boys
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6 p.m.
Fine local bluegrass.
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Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager
The Historic Eagle House
/ 7 p.m.
/ $25
Blues legend Curtis Salgado and guitarist extraordinaire Alan Hager bring their new roots blues “rough cut” CD tour for one special night. An intimate performance. Seating is limited.
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King Lear
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $16
/ $14 Students/Seniors
Tired of ruling, King Lear divides his empire among his daughters, setting the stage for an epic tale of unchecked ambition, deceit, war and madness. Filled with stunning imagery, subtle word play, and heart-wrenching moments, King Lear is regularly ranked by scholars as one of Shakespeare’s finest
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Safari Boots
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free All Ages
“A blend of world beats and polyrhythms, creating an Afro-Euro fusion.”
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All Events!
Humboldt Republican Women Luncheon
Red Lion Hotel
/ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $16
/ 18+
Come to our luncheon for the Humboldt Republican Women! From 11:30 to 1:00, we will have a hearty lunch, opportunity drawing, plus our guest speaker Phil Nyberg.
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HSU Wind Ensemble Open Auditions
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 3-5 p.m.
/ Free
HSU Wind Ensemble invites community musicians to attend open rehearsal auditions.
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Redwood Writing Project Events
See Event Description
/ 4:30-7:30 p.m.
/ $200
/ $200 for all 6 sessions
/ $45 per session
/ 18+
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Game Night
The Boardroom
/ 5-10:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Every Thursday is Game Night at The Boardroom, the new tasting room at Redwood Acres in Eureka! Choose one of our many classic games, or BYOG.
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Pints for Nonprofits
Lost Coast Brewery
/ 5-8 p.m.
For every pint sold, Humboldt Crabs Baseball will receive $1
Paradigm Shift
Eureka Community Health & Wellness Center
/ 5:30-7 p.m.
/ $55
“Paradigm Shift is a new six week course being offered by Chabad of Humboldt. It’s an elevator ride to the heights of what is possible.”
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Forest Ecology Lecture
Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ Free
John Nickerson with the Climate Action Reserve will talk about efforts in Mexico to develop a carbon market protocol that stimulates economic activity by engaging Mexican communities with businesses in Mexico and the United States.
Humboldt Cribbage Club
Moose Lodge
/ 6:15 p.m.
/ $8
Muggins! Get your weekly crib on.
Seabury Gould and Evan Morden
Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
/ 6:30 p.m.
Irish/Celtic music.
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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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Run, Hide, Repeat
Arcata High School
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 Senior
/ $5 Student (w/valid ID)
The Arcata Arts Institute (AAI), in collaboration with Dell’Arte International, brings you their first production of 2018.
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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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Karaoke w/ Lightning Boom Productions
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 8 p.m.
/ 21+
Why not?
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Open Mic Night
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Be the next Mack Idol.
Rude Lion Sound
Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- 12 STRONG: 7:00
- COCO 2D: 1:45, 4:20
- COMMUTER, THE: 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20
- DARKEST HOUR: 12:20, 3:15, 6:10, 9:05
- DISASTER ARTIST: 9:30
- FERDINAND 2D: 1:20, 3:55
- GREATEST SHOWMAN, THE: 12:50, 3:30, 6:05, 8:40
- HOSTILES: 7:00
- INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY: 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:35
- JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE 2D: 11:50, 6:00, 9:10
- JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE 3D: 3:15
- MOLLY’S GAME: 11:50, 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
- PADDINGTON 2: 12:25, 3:00, 5:35, 8:10
- PITCH PERFECT 3: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40
- POST, THE: 12:40, 3:25, 6:15, 9:00
- STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 2D: 11:55, 2:40, 5:55, 8:50
- THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: 6:30, 9:15
Mill Creek Cinema
- 12 STRONG: 7:00
- COMMUTER, THE: 4:10, 6:45, 9:20
- DARKEST HOUR: 2:50, 5:45, 8:35
- HOSTILES: 8:30
- INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY: 4:15, 9:25
- JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE 2D: 3:00, 5:50, 9:10
- MOLLY’S GAME: 2:55, 6:00, 9:05
- PADDINGTON 2: 3:05, 5:35, 8:10
- POST, THE: 3:20, 6:05, 8:50
- STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 2D: 5:55, 8:40
- STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 3D: 2:40
Minor Theatre
- JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: 4:00
- MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER: 7:00, 10:00
- STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI: 5:30, 9:00
- THE POST: 5:00, 8:00