Wednesday, May 16
(VIDEO) WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: So Bad
If it’s Wednesday it’s (barring random midweek EDM) Sci-Fi Night at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. This week’s mistake? Why it’s The Raiders of Atlantis (1983). Watch a poor-quality trailer above.
Top Events!
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Sci-Fi Night: Raiders of Atlantis (1983)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
“After a team of scientists unearth an ancient Atlantean relic while trying to raise a sunken Russian nuclear submarine, the once thought to be legend island of Atlantis emerges from the depths and now want to reclaim the world.”
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La Mancha
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6 p.m.
Local Latin rock band plays Pints for Nonprofits benefit for EPIC.
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No Pardon
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free All Ages
Local folk trio.
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Sound Culture 045
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Join us this month as we welcome Pushloop (Sub.mission, CA), Mantra (Infernal Sounds, Netherlands), and LB and Konfusion (Heavy Traffic, CA).
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All Events!
Wheel-In Wednesday
Arcata Co-Op
/ 7 a.m.
/ Free
Join the Bike Month Humboldt Coalition for group bike commute rides from Arcata to Eureka every Wednesday in May.
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR) with NOLS Wilderness Medicine
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $685
/ $625 HSU Students
This challenging 80-hour course is designed to provide outdoor leaders, instructors, guides, rangers, and travelers with the knowledge needed to deal with emergencies in remote settings.
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Farm Shares
Bayside Park Farm & Garden
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $450
It’s time to think about securing your summer Farm Share, and the City of Arcata Parks and Recreation Division offers Farm Shares grown at Bayside Park Farm!
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Computer Programming Camp
Nugames Eureka
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ $200
Students will learn real programming skills with the Python programming language, used by Google and Youtube.
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Rethink Your Drink Day
Grocery Outlet
/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Learn the importance of replacing sugary beverages with unsweetened options or water.
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Free Produce Market
Fortuna Community Services District
/ 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
In addition to fresh produce, some of the markets may have free fruit and vegetable samples, cooking tips and demos, and assistance with applying for CalFresh.
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Pints for Nonprofits
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ noon-11 p.m.
/ Free All Ages
Benefitting the North Coast Grower’s Association Farmers’ Market.
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Redwood Empire BMX Open Practice
Redwood Empire BMX
/ 5-6 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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Magic the Gathering Pauper Night
Nugames Eureka
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
Join us at NuGames Eureka for Pauper night!
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Board Game Night
The Scruffy Nerd Herder
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ Free
“We’ve got over 30 board games to choose from with an ever-expanding collection, and plenty of space to play.”
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Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
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Pints for Nonprofits
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Join us tonight for a Pints for Non-Profit benefiting E.P.I.C. - Environmental Protection Information Center.
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Taize Music Meditation
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Arcata CA
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church is hosting a Taize service led by Brother John and Brother Emile from the Taize community in France, who will lead a Taize music meditation.
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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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Ultra Secret Wednesdays
SpeakEasy
/ 8-11 p.m.
Queer night with alt-jazz house band LD51!
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Karaoke
Vista Del Mar
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Provided by Lightning Boom productions.
Jack Meji
Logger Bar
/ 9-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Join for an evening of music, brought to you by Dell’Arte’s M2 Ensemble.
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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
- 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: 4:50, 7:10, 9:30
- AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR 2D: 4:20, 5:40, 7:45, 9:00
- AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR 3D: 3:20
- BAD SAMARITAN: 6:00
- BLACK PANTHER 2D: 3:00, 8:30
- I FEEL PRETTY: 6:40
- LIFE OF THE PARTY: 3:15, 5:50, 8:20, 9:20
- OVERBOARD: 3:50, 6:30, 9:10
- TULLY: 3:40, 6:05, 8:25
Minor Theatre
- AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR: 2:00, 5:30, 9:00
- GODARD MON AMOUR (REDOUBTABLE): 6:00
- ISLE OF DOGS: 3:30, 8:30
- TULLY: 2:30, 5:00, 7:30