Saturday, June 23
SATURDAY LOWDOWN: The Nissan Leaf Tour
Seattle musician and activist Erika Lundahl wraps up her Electric Highway Tour Saturday night at The Sanctuary in Arcata. For the last month or so she and partner Doug Indrick have been sustainably zooming between West Coast fast charging stations in their Nissan Leaf, chronicling their progress on Facebook for the duration.
Sample her sound in the clip for “Savaged Beauty” above snd/or peruse other potential human clusters in your Saturday Lowdown listings below.
Top Events!
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Best of Humboldt Fair
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
/ $15
/ $5 seniors and youth
Formerly the “Redwood Acres Fair.” Rides, food, games, shows and spectacle.
The 2018 Prize of Hope
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 4 p.m.
/ $50
The Prize of Hope is an international award, given annually to a person or company who has worked for the hope of humankind; “daringly, lovingly, vulgarly, seriously, poetically…with sparkling energy against conventional thinking, which is the greatest threat to our culture.”
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Erika Lundahl
The Sanctuary
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
/ $5
350 Humboldt invites everyone in the community to come to our next meeting where we will be hosting the ultra-talented singer, song writer and activist Erika Lundahl.
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Traffic Death
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 7:30-11:30 p.m.
/ $5
“High speed, violent crossover 4 piece from Des Moines, Iowa.”
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Ruzzante Comes Home From The War
Dell’Arte
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $15 students/seniors
/ $12 kids 12 and under
The War is over. Three soldiers return home after years of fighting to find that their home has completely changed; no one really knows them anymore and they don’t know themselves outside of being soldiers.
Pigs on the Wing
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 8 p.m.
/ $17
/ 21+
Yes, it’s a Pink Floyd tribute band.
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Hollow Down, The Rubes
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Hollow Down is bringing their dark, danceable grooves to Humbrews! They will be debuting some new material and also will be joined by good friend, “trash slam poet” Wil Gibson.
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Hollow Down
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
Hollow Down formed in 2013 out of various players from the Humboldt County, CA music scene to explore a different, darker version of folk, fuzz, rhythm, and good ol greasy punk rock.
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All Events!
Summer In The Triangle @ Eel River Brewing
See Event Description
/ 1-7 a.m.
/ Free
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Arcata Marsh Guided Bird Walk
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
/ 8:30-11 a.m.
/ Free
Redwood Region Audubon Society is sponsoring a free public field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Gentle Yoga
Om Shala Yoga
/ 9-10:20 a.m.
A restful calming class including breathing, gentle movements, passive and supported poses.
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Native Plant Lovers’ Hike
Sanctuary Forest
/ 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
This moderate hike is an opportunity for participants to learn more about our native plants and how to identify them!
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4 Peaks Music Festival
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.
/ $185
Enjoy a family-friendly, music-filled weekend in beautiful Bend, Oregon. Over 20 bands, 3 stages, 2 bars, silent disco, yoga, Kidlandia and more. Greensky Bluegrass and Nahko & Medicine for the People headline the event.
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Sea Kayaking Workshop
Big Lagoon
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to try sea kayaking or learn more about it? Well, now you can.
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Kingfoot at Arcata Farmers’ Market
Arcata Plaza
/ 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
Enjoy all original Modern Americana by Kingfoot at the Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market.
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HealthSPORT McKinleyville Grand Re-Opening
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
Tour our Brand New 24/7 Facility and dance to music from The No Good Redwood Ramblers.
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Kids Cooking Class
See Event Description
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ $5
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Delta Nationals
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Vintage American music.
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Creamery District Night Market
Arcata Creamery District
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
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The Dell’Arte Company Presents: Ruzzante Comes Home From The War
Rooney Amphitheatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $15 Senior/Student
/ $12 Kids
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Lovebush
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free All Ages
A heady mix of true Fela Kuti style afrobeat and James Brown style funk.
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The Undercovers
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
It’s a cover band!
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Karaoke
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
How could this be a bad idea?
The Johnny Young Band
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Rockin’ country from Mendocino County.
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Kaptain Bishop
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
Come on a spiritual voyage through space and time. Explore the cosmos of your mind and soul. Bathe in the glorious sounds of magical mystery.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR 2D: 11:40, 2:50, 6:00
- DEADPOOL 2: 12:35, 3:20, 6:20, 9:10
- HEREDITARY: 12:25, 3:20, 6:15, 9:05
- INCREDIBLES 2 2D: 11:45, 12:45, 2:45, 3:40, 4:40, 5:45, 6:35, 8:40, 9:25
- INCREDIBLES 2 3D: 1:45, 7:35
- JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM 2D: 11:30, 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30, 8:30, 9:30
- JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM 3D: 1:30, 4:35, 7:45
- OCEAN’S 8: 1:10, 3:55, 6:40, 9:15
- SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY 2D: 11:50, 2:50, 6:00, 9:00
- SUPERFLY: 9:10
- TAG: 11:55, 2:15, 4:45, 7:10, 9:40
Mill Creek Cinema
- INCREDIBLES 2 2D: 11:45, 12:50, 2:45, 5:40, 6:45, 8:30
- INCREDIBLES 2 3D: 3:45
- JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM 2D: 11:30, 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5:35, 6:30, 8:40, 9:30
- JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM 3D: 12:00, 3:00, 6:00
- OCEAN’S 8: 12:55, 3:35, 6:15, 8:55
- SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY 2D: 12:05, 3:05, 6:10, 9:15
- SUPERFLY: 9:05
- TAG: 11:50, 2:15, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40
Minor Theatre
- FIRST REFORMED: 3:30, 6:30
- HEREDITARY: 9:30
- INCREDIBLES 2: 3:00, 5:30, 9:15
- JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM: 2:00, 6:05, 8:40
- SPECIAL EVENT A: 10:00