Thursday, Dec. 5
The Lowdown!
Top Events!
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Sustainable Futures Speaker Series
Humboldt State University Founders Hall / 5:30-7 p.m. / Free
As part of the Sustainable Futures Speaker Series, Dr. Laurie Richmond will present “Fishing Community Sustainability Planning on the California North Coast.”
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The Humboldt Poetry Show
See Event Description / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $5
This month’s special feature is: ​A Reason to Listen is a grass-roots, Humboldt grown poetry collective.
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Scouts Honor: The Whichever Scouts vs. The Energy Monster
Arcata Playhouse / 7:30-9:30 p.m. / $12 / $15 Soroptimist Night Dec 6th / $10 stu/sen/mem / $8 kids
If there was a motto for the Arcata Playhouse panto process, it might be, “Artists who play together stay together.”
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Dell’Arte’s The Character Project
Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre / 8-9 p.m. / $5 / $20 Suggested Donation / $15 Suggested Donation / $10 Suggested Donation
Expect a funny, poignant, and surreal evening in the theater, as these brand new characters encounter their fates, and everyday life opens its doors to the unexpected.
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Latin Nights
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
Sonido Pachanguero knows what it takes to get you out on the dance floor!
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All Events!

Shoe Drive!
See Event Description / 9 a.m.
Coastal Grove Charter School’s Class of 2021 is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser between November 1 - December 13 to raise funds for their 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
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Harry Potter Party
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 4-6 p.m. / $8
An all “house” all “school” kids Harry Potter Party with music, themed activities, the treats & splendor of Hogsmeade & with plenty of surprises.
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Libations & Creations: Snow Globe Workshop
Gyppo Ale Mill / 4:30-6:30 p.m. / $20
Who knows what Mother Nature will bring this year, but guarantee a little “snow” for the holidays with a homemade snow globe.
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Arts & Crafts Night Market
See Event Description / 5-8:30 p.m. / Free
Shop your community this year! Two fun and festive market nights with over 25 local vendors and a huge variety of handcrafted goods!
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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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Humboldt Folklife Society Sing-Along
Arcata Community Center / 7 p.m.
Sing your favorite folk, rock and pop songs with leader Joel Sonenshein. Songbooks provided, just bring your voice.
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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 Handshakers
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / 8-11 p.m. / Free All Ages
The Handshakers’ Americana/alt-country music revolves around the ensemble sound of a sultry electric guitar, Bynum’s driving acoustic rhythm guitar and Aleister Paige’s atmospheric pedal steel guitar. The quintet lives in Arcata, located on Northern California’s redwood coast.
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ETV
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free
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Latin Nights
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
Sonido Pachanguero knows what it takes to get you out on the dance floor!
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Rude Lion Sound
Sidelines / 9:30 p.m. / 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
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