Friday, April 19
FRIDAY LOWDOWN! Gyptian! Shao Way Wu! Sensi Party!
Humboldt will be busy the day before its plans to keep things a bit more chill. Just a few highlights from your 4/19 Lowdown:
- As they do, the Mateel Community Center is hosting a “Humboldt Reggae Xplosion,” headlined by none other than Jamaican megastar Gyptian. (Sample da riddims above.)
- The Redwood Jazz Alliance ends its season at the Morris Graves Museum with returning bassist extraordinaire Shao Way Wu who will play selections off his latest album Salting.
- Local weed lifestyle mag Sensi is hosting a free party at The Inn at 2nd and C. featuring a showcase of local cannabis biz hopefuls and music by Object Heavy.
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Godwit Days 2019
Humboldt County
/ 6:30 a.m.
Come celebrate the Marbled Godwit and explore the lush Redwood Coast. Observe many bird species and wildlife through our selection of field trips, lectures, workshops, and boat excursions led by experienced local guides during our annual week-long festival each April.
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Sensi Night Emerald Triangle
The Historic Eagle House
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ 21+
“We are so pleased to announce Sensi Night Emerald Triangle! Sensi Night is a FREE community event intended to foster conversation and showcase a variety of products and services offered by some of the finest brands in your community. Music by Object Heavy.”
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The 52nd Humboldt Int’l Film Fest
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/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $5
Friday is Narrative Night, Saturday is Experimental/Animation Night, Sunday is Documentary Night, and Monday night is the Best of the Fest with an encore screening Tuesday.
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2019 Godwit Days Opening Reception
Arcata Community Center
/ 6:30 p.m.
Friday Keynote Speaker, back by popular demand, is Noah Strycker, Global Big Day record breaker and author.
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Tricknology, Rafi B, Wet Spot, KLOD
Outer Space
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $5
Seattle based hip hop group Tricknology formed in early 2017 with the vision of combining old school hip hop lyricism with a relevant sound and production.
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Orphic Percussion
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $15
Orphic Percussion returns to the Arcata Playhouse for an exciting evening of contemporary percussion music, rounding out their 2019 Spring Tour.
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Salting: Shao Way Wu, Randy Porter, Gabe Porter
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 students/seniors
“The name “Salting,” Wu says, refers to “salting the mine,” the practice of surreptitiously adding gold or silver to an ore sample in order to deceive land buyers and investors.”
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Gyptian, I-Wayne, Frassman Brilliant, Guerrilla Takeover
Mateel Community Center
/ 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $40
/ 18+
“Humboldt Reggae Explosion” “This is a 420 celebration: ‘The great American smoke out.’”
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Savage Burlesque
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9 p.m.
/ $15
/ $13 Advance
/ 18+
Burlesque from our local scene’s finest dancers. Comedy from seasoned comedy veterans. Mixed arts that surprise and inspire.
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All Events!
52nd Humboldt Int’l Film Fest
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/ 6:30-8:30 a.m.
/ $5
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Farm Shares
Bayside Park Farm & Garden
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $450
It’s time to secure your Summer Farm Share. The City of Arcata Parks and Recreation offers Farm Shares grown at Bayside Park Farm.
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Enrolling now for Adult Ceramic Classes through Arcata Recreation
Arcata Community Center
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $70
/ $81 non-resident
/ $5 Material Fee for All
/ 18+
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Chalk The Block
Arcata
/ 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
/ $5
On the corner of 6th and I st. in Arcata, Ca. Help us celebrate Green Week with a splash of color. Come in to snag your spot for just five dollars! Businesses, customers, vendors and patients alike are welcome to help us Chalk the Block!
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All Day 4/20 Pre-Party at Satori Wellness
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/ 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
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All Day 4/20 Pre-Party at Satori Wellness
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
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Power for the People: Therapeutic Energy Work for the Community
Arcata Healing Arts Center
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ $30
Do you want to expand your wellbeing, experience deep relaxation and accelerate your healing on all levels? Book a therapeutic energy work session at a deep discount!
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4/19 Pre-Party
Satori Wellness
/ 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Start your 4/20 early this year with the Satori community. They’re starting the deals early so you can spend more time having fun and less time waiting in line. Food by Los Giles, live painting, art vendors, music and more.
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Twilight Paddle On Humboldt Bay
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ $50
/ $40 HSU Students
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Three Leg Dog
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 5-9 p.m.
/ Free
Three Leg Dog is a Folk/Americana trio of talented songwriters, whose music is a tasty blend of bluegrass and folksy humor.
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Climax Organic California Lager release!
Eel River Brewing Company
/ 5:30-6 p.m.
This beer features 100% California sourced ingredients including single-row floor malts from Admiral Malting in Alameda and organic Ivanhoe hops from Hops Meister in Clear Lake.
Salsa Dance Lessons-All Levels
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 6-7:30 p.m.
/ $7
/ 18+
Come by yourself or with a ton of friends! Humboldt county’s most talented and professional salsa dance instructors will get your booty moving!
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Six & Sax
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Music.
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McKinleyville Arts Night
McKinleyville Business Dist.
/ 6-8 p.m.
Celebration of arts, food and fun in McKinleyville held the third Friday of each month.
Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz on the patio.
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Dominic Romano
Chapala Cafe
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Every third Friday, Dominic Romano plays a two hour set of acoustic music.
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Laughy Hour
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Evening comedy open mic.
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The Run Up Humboldt
See Event Description
/ 6 p.m.
/ $40
/ $80 VIP
/ $40 General Admission
/ 21+
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Museum & Ice Cream
See Event Description
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
A kid-friendly night of amusements and free ice cream(!) including food, carnival games, raffles, wine pours, Mirador glass gumball machine door prize, museum arts and more!
52nd Humboldt Int’l Film Fest
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/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $5
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Green Week: ‘Babylon’
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 6:30-8:15 p.m.
/ $8
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Poppo & Baloney and the Dream Circus
The Sanctuary
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free Kids 12 and under
“Poppo & Baloney and the Dream Circus” follows the adventures of a young boy named Poppo and his imaginary turtle friend Baloney. The story is told by a multidimensional cast of puppets, dancers, and live musicians.
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Any One of Us: Words from Women in Prison
See Event Description
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Students
/ 18+
Collection of stories from the raw voices of fierceness and honesty written by the original 15 women combined with writing from women in prisons across the nation moving forward toward healing, understanding, and change.
NPA Spring Cabaret
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $10 General
/ $5 Students/Seniors
Come and enjoy a fun-filled evening of music and comedy acts performed by the talented students of Northcoast Prep and Performing Arts Academy!
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The Return of Goth Night
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
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Ghost Program
SpeakEasy
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Gettin’ down in Opera Alley.
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PJ Moon and the Swappers
Little Red Lion
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
“shreddy colorado super group.”
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Marshall House Project
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Marshall House Project is a driving soul-funk outfit with one foot rooted in the deep pockets of the past and the other fearlessly exploring the deep fry of the future.
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Clint Warner Band
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
Blues rock.
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Melvin Seals and JGB
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer.
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The Stay Up
The Historic Eagle House
/ 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ $25
/ $50 VIP
/ 21+
Featuring GoodSex, Doc Pearson, Joes Domingo, Zenas White and 40 People.
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DJ Rickshaw
The Griffin
/ 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“It’s real funky like the set of a seventies movie.”
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Full Moon Fever
The Jam
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
Tom Petty tribute band.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- AFTER: 12:45, 3:25, 5:55, 6:00, 8:25
- BREAKTHROUGH: 11:55, 2:40, 5:25, 8:10
- CAPTAIN MARVEL 2D: 11:30, 2:30, 5:30, 8:30
- CURSE OF LA LLORONA, THE: 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40
- DUMBO: 11:40, 2:25, 5:15, 8:00
- HELLBOY: 12:35, 3:35, 6:20, 9:10
- LITTLE: 12:55, 3:40, 6:15, 8:55
- MISSING LINK 2D: 11:35, 1:50, 4:10, 6:25
- PENGUINS: 12:30, 2:35, 4:35, 6:40, 8:35
- PET SEMATARY: 1:55, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
- SHAZAM! 2D: 11:45, 2:45, 5:45, 8:45
- TEEN SPIRIT: 1:45, 4:05, 6:30, 8:50
- US: 8:40, 8:40
Mill Creek Cinema
- AFTER: 1:00, 3:35, 6:15, 8:55
- CAPTAIN MARVEL 2D: 11:50, 2:50, 5:50, 8:50
- CURSE OF LA LLORONA, THE: 1:55, 4:25, 6:55, 9:20
- DUMBO: 12:40, 3:25, 6:10, 8:50
- HELLBOY: 12:50, 3:40, 6:20, 9:10
- MISSING LINK 2D: 1:50, 4:10, 6:30, 8:45
- PET SEMATARY: 11:45, 2:10, 4:35, 7:05, 9:30
- SHAZAM! 2D: 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00
Minor Theatre
- 2019 HIFF: NARRATIVE: 6:30
- HELLBOY: 2:30, 5:45, 8:45
- THE BEACH BUM: 3:30
- THE MUSTANG: 1:30, 5:00, 7:45