Saturday, Sept. 8
SATURDAY LOWDOWN: Israel Vibration in Eureka
Scroll your Saturday Lowdown for deets on oodles of end-o’-week distractions, including (preview clips above, left to right):
- Jamaican roots reggae legends Israel Vibration have been spreading the Rasta around the world for nearly 50 years. This night they play the Eureka Municipal Auditorium, a benefit for Eureka’s C.A.P.E. Foundation.
- The Arcata Veteran’s Hall plays host to Pin Ups on Tour, a 1940s-esque burlesque troupe that tours the nation raising money for veterans.
- Humboldt Surfrider is holding a special Saturday edition of its monthly Ocean Night at the Arcata Theatre Lounge featuring a screening of the Chilean surf film El Mar, Mi Alma.
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Cruz’n Eureka
Eureka
/ 8 a.m.
Cruz’n Eureka is an annual car show in Eureka, California. Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods.
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Pinups on Tour: Burlesque Show
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 5-11:59 p.m.
/ $20
/ 18+
The travelling troupe Pin Ups on Tour will be coming to Arcata for a special performance. Vintage attire encouraged! Free for Veterans.
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Welcome to the Fall Semester Concert
Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ $10 General
/ $5 HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Senior/Child
This is the first “Faculty Artist Series” concert of the new academic year and this particular program will showcase the range and variety of music made on the HSU campus, as well as reflecting some of the diversity of musical interests of the greater Humboldt community.
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Ocean Night
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
/ Free
A special SATURDAY edition of the fabulous monthly movie night. September’s surf films are all about the heart and soul of surfing. As always, there will be a raffle!
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Compost Mountain Boys
Fortuna Monday Club
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $10
To open our 2018-19 season the Fortuna Concert Series is pleased to present The Compost Mountain Boys. These boys have kept the spirit and tradition of bluegrass music alive and well for the past twenty-six years in Humboldt County, California.
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Miles Davis Tribute
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $10
Playhouse to celebrate Miles Davis music with trumpeter Nicholas Dominic Talvola Enjoy an evening of Miles Davis music with background information on Davis and his musical catalog.
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Marjorie Prime
Redwood Curtain Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $17
/ $10 Thursdays
It’s the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year- old Marjorie—a jumble of disparate, fading memories—has a handsome new companion who’s programmed to feed the story of her life back to her.
Israel Vibration
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 8:30 p.m.
Roots reggae giants Israel Vibration play an all ages benefit for Eureka’s C.A.P.E. Foundation.
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All Events!
Big Red: Ancient Redwood Hike
Sanctuary Forest
/ 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
The hike will be led by Sanctuary Forest Board member Stuart Moskowitz and long-time restorationist Richard Gienger.
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Mother of All the Buddhas
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $225
/ $150 Those who attend both weekend retreats
Prajnaparamita is the Mother of all the Buddhas. She is the symbol, or archetypal figure of one of the staple and most profound concepts of Buddhism, Emptiness. Khenpo Wangchuk will lead us on a journey through the mind to uncover the primordial nature of reality.
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Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
/ $85
/ $75 HSU Students
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CMC Orientation
Access Humboldt Community Media Center
/ 10 a.m.
/ Free
Open to the public and free of charge. Learn about the media resources available at Access Humboldt, which include a high-definition TV studio, video field equipment, editing stations, cable TV channels, online archive, and more.
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Natural Fiber Fair
Arcata Community Center
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
Free demos all day long. Sign up now for half and full day workshops.
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Beginning Kayaking
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $55
/ $45 HSU Students
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All Seasons Orchestra
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $25
/ $31 non-resident
The Arcata Recreation Division and the All Seasons Orchestra invite you to get involved with this community orchestra. All Season Orchestra, open to all ages, offers seasonal performance opportunities throughout the year which are a pivotal part of this orchestra.
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Marshall Family Resource Centre Bike Rodeo
Marshall Family Resource Center
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marshall Family Resources Center, across from Eureka High, at 2100 J Street.
UIHS Herbal Walk
See Event Description
/ 10-11:30 a.m.
/ Free
Come walk with us throughout the property identifying plants and their medicinal and healing properties. We will visit the herbal garden where you will learn about how to use these herbal plants as well.
Blocksburg Harvest Faire
Blocksburg Town Hall
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
Great Music! Delicious Food! Awesome Sopping! Family Fun! The music lineup this year is Bud Rogers and friends, Ken and Maria, Knights of the Van Duzen, and Maureen Catalina and the Castaways.
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Discovery Sail
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ $56
/ $49 HSU Students
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Harry Potter Fan Art
Humboldt County Library - Eureka Main Branch
/ 11 a.m.
/ Free
The Eureka Library will be hosting a Harry Potter-themed celebration for children, teens, and their families at the end of October.
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Recovery Happens
Sequoia Park
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
Recovery Happens in Humboldt
Sequoia Park
/ noon-3 a.m.
/ Free
Free picnic, karaoke, baseball and other activities.
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Community Appreciation Party
The Beneficial Living Center & Garden Supplies
/ noon-5 p.m.
/ Free
Ferments for your Garden Workshop with Eric Gallegos Live music by Compost Mountain Boys.
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Open Lab
The Sanctuary
/ noon-6 p.m.
/ $5
Open Lab is a time for community access to art-making resources, tools and facilities.
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Sprouting and Micro Greens
Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ noon-2 p.m.
/ $45
/ $40 HSU Students
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Basic Studio Certification
Access Humboldt Community Media Center
/ 1-5 p.m.
/ $40
Register now for Access Humboldt Studio Certification class. Once you’ve completed the training, certification will allow you to reserve studio space and produce content for the channels in our in-house Hi-Def production facility at the Community Media Center.
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Caroline Brooks’ Official Candidacy Party
See Event Description
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ Free
Caroline Brooks, candidate, Eureka City Council, Ward 1, is announcing her official candidacy party.
Signups for The Salvation Army Troops
See Event Description
/ 3-4 p.m.
For preschool to 12th grade boys & girls. Come sign up your child(ren) for Salvation Army troops program and meet the leaders.
All-You-Can-Eat Fish Feed
The Lodge on Herrick Avenue
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ $35
/ $12 kids 12 and younger
The evening will benefit the Rotary Club of Southwest Eureka Foundation, Rotary scholarships and other Rotary community projects.
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Pinups For Vets
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 6-10:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Veterans
/ 18+
Vintage Pinup Burlesque show and dinner.
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Chuck Mayville
Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Come on down to Gallagher’s to eat, drink and be merry while Chuck plays and sings some classic tunes.
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Home Cookin’
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Rock.
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Club Triangle
The Jam
/ 7 p.m.
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Movie Under the Stars: Coco
See Event Description
/ 7-10:30 p.m.
/ $7
/ $5 seniors
/ $2 12 & under
/ Free 3 & under
The Healy Senior Center presents “Movie Under the Stars,” a family friendly event for all ages on Sept. 8. Grab a blanket and some friends and join us under the big screen at 456 Briceland Road in Redway for Disney Pixar’s “Coco.”
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Jim Lahman Band
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free All Ages Welcome
Blues, funk, jazz, rock.
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Más: All Tropical Party
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
/ Free before 10pm
A Latino/Caribbean party with all that extra. Reggaeton, Cumbia, Latin Bass, Dancehall y más!
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The Stone Hearts
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come dance and party the night away with us as we rock the Thirsty Bear Lounge at Bear River Casino Resort!
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NightHawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Free Live Music in the Wave Lounge!
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NightHawk
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
Dance rock.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- ALPHA 2D: 1:15, 3:40, 6:10, 8:40
- BLACKKKLANSMAN: 12:15, 3:15, 6:20, 9:15
- CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: 12:25, 2:55, 5:35
- CRAZY RICH ASIANS: 12:20, 3:10, 6:00, 8:45
- HAPPYTIME MURDERS: 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40
- KIN: 1:25, 3:55, 6:25, 8:55
- MEG, THE 2D: 1:05, 3:50, 6:35, 9:20
- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT 2D: 11:45, 2:50, 5:55, 9:05
- NUN, THE: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 8:10, 9:30
- OPERATION FINALE: 11:45, 2:35, 5:30, 8:25
- PEPPERMINT: 12:55, 3:35, 6:15, 9:00
- SEARCHING: 12:30, 3:05, 5:50, 8:30
Mill Creek Cinema
- ALPHA 2D: 1:15, 3:35, 6:10, 8:35
- CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:00
- CRAZY RICH ASIANS: 12:20, 3:15, 6:00, 8:45
- HAPPYTIME MURDERS: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:20
- MEG, THE 2D: 1:00, 3:50, 6:30, 9:15
- NUN, THE: 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30
- PEPPERMINT: 12:25, 3:45, 6:25, 9:05
- SEARCHING: 1:35, 4:05, 6:35, 9:00
Minor Theatre
- BLACKKKLANSMAN: 2:00, 4:00, 8:35
- BLINDSPOTTING: 3:40, 7:15
- JULIET, NAKED: 1:00, 5:55, 9:00
- LET THE CORPSES TAN: 9:50
- MADELINE’S MADELINE: 1:30, 6:30