Thursday, May 23
THURSDAY LOWDOWN: Opioid Addiction Documentary in Arcata
In an attempt to raise awareness to issues relating to the American opioid crisis, local group Communities Against Abuse of Prescription Drugs will screen Written Off, a documentary about one man’s descent into addiction, at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. The film will be followed by a Q&A session with Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Donald Baird and local epidemiologist Ron Largusa. Details in your Lowdown below.
Top Events!
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Written Off Documentary Screening
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Written Off is the story of a young man who documented his slow descent into opioid addiction. This one hour film screening will be followed by a Q&A with local experts, Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Donald Baird and Epidemiologist Ron Largusa.
/ Web site
Thesis Festival 2019
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 8-9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $15 Suggested Donation
/ $10 Suggested Donation
The Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre presents Thesis Festival 2019, featuring four groundbreaking new works of theatre created by this year’s graduating MFA class.
/ Web site
All Events!
Pints for Nonprofits for Arcata High Grad Party
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ Web site
“On the Road to Climate Action” Lecture
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 4:30-6:30 p.m.
/ Free
Friends of the Dunes and the Northcoast Environmental Center will be co-hosting the team of Shahir Masri (air pollution scientist from UC Irvine) and Athina Simolaris (educator) with their project, “On the Road for Climate Action.”
/ Web site
Free Diabetes Self Management Workshops
Humboldt IPA
/ 5-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Live Music at the Humboldt Cider Co! Feat. Francisco Bobadilla
Humboldt Cider Company Tap Room
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
/ Web site
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Arcata Playhouse
/ 6 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 students/children
It’s the pinkest of the panther plays. “The Pink Panther Strikes Again,” produced by the graduating class of Coastal Grove Charter School, brings Inspector Clouseau to the Arcata Playhouse.
/ Web site
Hatha Yoga
Om Shala Yoga
/ 6-7:15 p.m.
/ $10
/ Web site
Humboldt Cribbage Club
Moose Lodge
/ 6:15 p.m.
/ $8
Muggins! Get your weekly crib on.
Seabury Gould and Evan Morden
Gallagher’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
/ 6:30 p.m.
Irish/Celtic music.
/ Web site
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.”
/ Web site
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.
/ Web site
Greg Camphuis Quartet
The Basement
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Web site
Just Joshin’
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $5
/ 18+
/ Web site
GOAT Karaoke 🎤🐐🎵
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
/ Web site
Rude Lion Sound
Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- A DOG’S JOURNEY: 11:25, 12:55, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00
- ALADDIN 2D: 6:00
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 2D: 11:30, 3:20, 7:10
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 3D: 1:00, 4:50, 8:40
- BRIGHTBURN: 7:00
- HUSTLE, THE: 12:40, 3:05, 5:35, 8:00
- JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM: 11:30, 12:30, 2:30, 3:25, 5:30, 6:30, 8:30, 9:30
- JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM: 11:30, 12:30, 2:30, 3:25, 5:30, 6:30, 8:30, 9:30
- LONG SHOT: 12:20, 3:15, 6:15, 9:10
- POKÉMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU 2D: 11:35, 12:45, 3:30, 4:45, 6:05, 7:20, 8:35, 9:45
- POKÉMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU 3D: 2:10
- POMS: 1:55, 4:10, 8:45
- SUN IS ALSO A STAR, THE: 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15
- THE INTRUDER: 11:40, 2:00, 9:20
- TOLKIEN: 4:20
Mill Creek Cinema
- A DOG’S JOURNEY: 2:45, 5:25, 8:00
- ALADDIN 2D: 6:00
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME 2D: 3:20, 4:40, 7:10, 8:30
- BRIGHTBURN: 7:00
- HUSTLE, THE: 4:35, 7:00, 9:20
- JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM: 3:30, 6:30, 9:30
- JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM: 3:30, 6:30, 9:30
- LONG SHOT: 2:55, 8:40
- POKÉMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU 2D: 3:00, 5:35, 8:10
- POMS: 4:40, 9:10
Minor Theatre
- 20TH ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS: 2:00, 6:45
- ALADDIN: 8:45
- ASK DR. RUTH: 5:15
- AVENGERS: ENDGAME: 2:30, 8:00
- POKEMAN DETECTIVE PIKACHU: 3:15, 6:00, 9:30