Sunday, May 13
SUNDAY LOWDOWN: Be Kind to Momma’s Eardrums
Oh, so you’ve come to the Lowdown for Mother’s Day ideas? OK, fine. Err… does mom like ‘70s proto-punk with a Cleveland-y flavor to it? Sure! What mutha don’t?
Well, then you better haul mother down to The Siren’s Song Tavern where revived no wave band X__X (pronounced “ex blank ex) will headline a night of amplified wow alongside locals The Tweeners and Blackplate. Other more traditional options in your Lowdown listings below.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Atalanta’s Victory Run and Walk
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $15 13 and older
/ $10 12 and under
The run and walk begins and ends at the North Coast Co-op in Arcata and offers a flat course for the 2 mile run-walk or the 8K run-walk.
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Hope, Heart, and Haydn: A Spring Concert
Christ Episcopal Church
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $15
Local vocal ensemble, A Company of Voices, presents… “Hope, Heart, and Haydn: A Spring Concert,” featuring Haydn’s “Little Organ Mass” with guest instrumentalists, and a variety of a cappella selections celebrating nature, faith and the human experience.
The House that Will Not Stand
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 2 p.m.
/ $17
/ $22 5/5 Gala Opening
/ $10 Thursdays
New Orleans, 1836. Following an era of French colonial rule and relative racial acceptance, Louisiana’s “free people of color” are prospering. Beatrice, a free woman of color, has become one of the city’s wealthiest women through her relationship with a rich white man.
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Chicago
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 students/seniors
/ $10 5/3 preview
“Winner of both the Tony Award for Best Revival and Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, Chicago is the bold, sexy musical about notoriety, celebrity, and human passion.”
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La Luz, Ancient Forest
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ 21+
“A clear-eyed testament that surf rock can be technically inventive and still have way more fun than everyone else.” - NPR
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X_X, The Tweeners, Blackplate
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 9-11:59 p.m.
/ $8
/ 18+
“Proto punk legends from Cleveland which holds members have influenced ‘70s CBGB’s scene and beyond. Opening are Eureka freaks The Tweeners and Shively farm rockers Blackplate. Bring your mama!”
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All Events!
Mother’s Day Garden Center Sale
Northcoast Horticulture Supply
/ 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Mother’s Day Brunch
Red Lion Hotel
/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ $32
/ $27 Senior 65+
/ $17 Children 4-12
Join us for Mother’s Day Bruch! With a prime rib and ham carving station, fresh baked omelets and much more.
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Humboldt Paintball Community
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Humboldt Brew Tours
Red Lion Hotel
/ noon-4:30 p.m.
/ $59.99
/ 21+
Breweries may include Lost Coast Brewery, Redwood Curtain Brewing, Six Rivers Brewery and Mad River Brewing company while transported aboard our open air, glass top van.
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Annual Spring Fling!
Westhaven Center for the Arts
/ 1-4 p.m.
Music by Compost Mountain Boys, Children’s Art and more. w/ Raffle, Silent Auction, Drinks & Food for sale.
Humboldt Hard Court Bike Polo
Highland Park
/ 1 p.m.
/ Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
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Redwood Empire BMX Open Practice
Redwood Empire BMX
/ 1-2:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ $11 Trophy Race Days
/ $8 Medal Race Days
/ $5 Ribbon Race Days
/ $2 Practice ONLY
Redwood Empire BMX is a local non-profit organization with a mission to promote and deliver quality BMX (bicycle moto-cross) programs that stimulate a fun, healthy environment, emphasizing on good sportsmanship and safety for kids of all ages.
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Pokemon League
Nugames Eureka
/ 3 p.m.
/ $5
Come get in and play some games with fellow Pokemon Trainers.
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Humboldt Brew Tours
Red Lion Hotel
/ 5-9:30 p.m.
/ $59.99
/ 21+
Breweries may include Lost Coast Brewery, Redwood Curtain Brewing, Six Rivers Brewery and Mad River Brewing company while transported aboard our open air, glass top van.
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Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 5:30 p.m.
Pee Wee, an overgrown pre-pubescent boy sporting a molded Princeton cut, blush, lipstick, and a shrunken gray flannel suit, lives an idyllic life in his bizarre home until someone nabs his bike.
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Adult Skate
Blue Lake Roller Rink
/ 6:30 p.m.
Sorry, kiddos. Sometimes you get in the way.
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Lifetree Cafe: In The News
Campbell Creek Connexion
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ Free
Family. Friends. Fears. Busyness. Balance. Money. Materialism. Health. Peace. Purpose. The program—In the News—will look at a current topic that has been in the news recently.
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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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Sundaze
The Jam
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
House music.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- A QUIET PLACE: 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:20, 9:35
- AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR 2D: 11:50, 1:55, 3:15, 5:25, 6:40, 8:50
- AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR 3D: 7:45
- BAD SAMARITAN: 5:15
- BLACK PANTHER 2D: 2:45, 8:30
- BLOCKERS: 3:30, 9:20
- BREAKING IN: 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 6:55, 9:15
- I FEEL PRETTY: 12:55, 3:35, 6:15, 8:55
- LIFE OF THE PARTY: 12:00, 1:15, 2:40, 3:50, 6:25, 9:00
- OVERBOARD: 1:05, 3:45, 6:30, 9:10
- RAMPAGE 2D: 12:15
- READY PLAYER ONE 2D: 6:05
- SOUND OF MUSIC: 12:00, 5:40
- SUPER TROOPERS 2: 11:55, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45
- TULLY: 1:35, 4:00, 6:20, 8:40
Mill Creek Cinema
- A QUIET PLACE: 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30
- AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR 2D: 12:55, 2:20, 4:20, 5:40, 7:45, 9:00
- AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR 3D: 3:20
- BAD SAMARITAN: 6:00
- BLACK PANTHER 2D: 12:05, 3:00, 8:30
- I FEEL PRETTY: 12:40, 6:40
- LIFE OF THE PARTY: 12:35, 3:15, 5:50, 8:20, 9:20
- OVERBOARD: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10
- TULLY: 1:15, 3:40, 6:05, 8:25
Minor Theatre
- AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR: 2:00, 5:30, 9:00
- GODARD MON AMOUR (REDOUBTABLE): 5:00
- ISLE OF DOGS: 2:30, 7:30
- SUPER TROOPERS 2: 10:00
- TULLY: 3:30, 6:00, 8:30