Thursday, Oct. 18
The Lowdown!

THURSDAY LOWDOWN: Ex-Cult in Arcata

Your Humboldt Thursday ear assault will be administered at The Miniplex by hardcore punk band Ex-Cult. Resistance is dumb. Details on that and more in your Lowdown listings below.


Top Events!
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ARMACK Orchestra Silent Film
Arcata High School / 7-9 p.m. / $8 / $8 general / $5 student
“Classic comedy double feature silent films with live music by the ARMACK orchestra! Support your local high school musicians. This year there are two films Charlie Chaplin’s, “The Rink” - 1916 and Buster Keaton’s, “Cops” - 1922.”
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Ex-Cult, Manback
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8-11:30 p.m. / $7 / 21+
“A knack for genre-smudging clamor, balancing elements of hardcore, punk, and gooey psychedelia. The punk powerhouse known as Ex-Cult started six years ago.”
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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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All Events!

Purchase a “You Pick” Winter Farm Share Today!
Bayside Park Farm & Garden / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $150
Once you purchase your farm share, contact our Farmer to schedule your 15-minute orientation on harvesting (if needed).
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Henderson Center Farmers’ Market
Henderson Center / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free
Freshen up your week and celebrate the bounty of fresh, Humboldt-grown food and plants at the Henderson Center farmers’ market!
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Free Admission at the Garden
Humboldt Botanical Garden / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. / Free
If you visit before October 1st be sure to come check out the Butterfly House!
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U Pick Organic Pumpkin Patch
Organic Matters Ranch / noon-6 p.m.
Come enjoy this beautiful fall weather while searching for the perfect pumpkins.
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McKinleyville Farmers’ Market
Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville / 3:30-6:30 p.m. / Free
Freshen up your week and celebrate the bounty of fresh, Humboldt-grown food and plants at the McKinleyville farmers’ market!
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2018 Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearings
See Event Description / 4 p.m.
Whether you ride daily, occasionally, or haven’t tried transit yet, the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) invites your comments about taking the bus or dial-a-ride and unmet transit needs that may exist in Humboldt County.
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Willow Creek Farmers’ Market
Willow Creek Veterans Park / 5-8 p.m. / Free
We invite you to visit the Willow Creek Farmers’ Market next season to purchase the freshest Humboldt-County-Grown and GMO-free produce along with plants, meats and other wonderful products.
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Local Water Innovation Through Community/University Partnerships
Humboldt State University Siemens #108 / 5:30-7 p.m. / Free
In this Sustainable Futures Speakers Series talk, Lonny Grafman will share inspiring solutions for water collection, storage, treatment, and conservation that have been created by community engagement.
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Happy Hour: Mind Body and Spirits
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge / 6-7 p.m. / $15
Ready to unwind from your day? Why choose between Yoga and Happy Hour when you can have both?!
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Hatha Yoga Flow
Om Shala Yoga / 6-7:15 p.m.
A Hatha Flow class taught with unique sequencing to promote a dynamic + relaxing experience.
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Humboldt Cribbage Club
Moose Lodge / 6:15 p.m. / $8
Muggins! Get your weekly crib on.
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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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Laidback Lounge
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge / 7:30 p.m.
Fraktal Productions and The Historic Eagle House present Laidback Lounge every Thursday featuring local DJs playing jazz, soul, funk, Latin and more.
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The Golden Rule and The Campaign For a Nuclear-Free World
See Event Description / 8 p.m. / $10 / Free HSU Students
As a part of the Against the Wind Peace Festival, historian Lawrence Wittner will discuss the anti-nuclear proliferation movement from inception to today.
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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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Rude Lion Sound
Sidelines / 9:30 p.m. / 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
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Thirsty Thursday
Sidelines / 10 p.m. / 21+
DJ so you know there will be some ass shaking.
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