Wednesday, May 30
The Lowdown!

WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: CJ Boyd in Arcata

Solo bassist CJ Boyd brings his fat strings to Outer Space in Arcata Wednesday night.

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Jacqueline Suskin: Poetry Workshop
The Sanctuary / 5-7 p.m. / $5
The Sanctuary is proud to welcome LA-based poet Jacqueline Suskin back to Humboldt. As part of her visit, which includes a reading at Northtown Books on Friday May 25th, she will be teaching a workshop for writers upstairs at the Sanctuary.
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Attack of the Eye Creatures (1965)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6 p.m. / $5
A flying saucer is about to land on Earth and is expected by government officials, but as their distracted attention moves towards a group of teens, the aliens now can take over the world.
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Necrot, Dullahan, Burning Hash, DMT
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 7-11:45 p.m. / $7
Oakland death metal titans Necrot return to Humboldt on their way up to Seattle for Northwest Terrorfest.
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CJ Boyd, Opossum Sun Trail, mister moonbeam
Outer Space / 7-10 p.m. / $5
C.J. Boyd is a bassist without a fixed home. He also plays in the improvised chamber orchestra Kurva Choir, as well as the recording project, Move.
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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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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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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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Aber Miller
Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m.
Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.
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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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Magic the Gathering: Brawl Night
Nugames Eureka / 6-9 p.m. / $5
Dominaria is here and we’re ready for Multiplayer Brawl.
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Paradise Poetry Tour
The Sanctuary / 7-9:30 p.m. / $5
Paradise Poetry Tour, a cross country group of performing poets, will be making a stop in the Great Hall for a reading on Wednesday the 30th.
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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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Open Mikey
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge / 8:30-11 p.m. / Free / 21+
A rotating set of hosts invites seasoned vets and newcomers alike to try their hand at performing stand-up comedy.
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Karaoke
Vista Del Mar / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Provided by Lightning Boom productions.
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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!
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Whomp Wednesday
The Jam / 10 p.m. / 21+
whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp.
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