Friday, Sept. 20
FRIDAY LOWDOWN: Global Climate Strike in Humboldt
On Friday Humboldt will join with communities across the world in participating in the Global Climate Strike, an event aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of fossil fuels and demanding governments act in response to the climate crisis.
Locally gathering is scheduled to take place at the HSU Quad starting at noon followed by a march down to the Arcata Plaza. Additionally, a second demonstration is planned for in front of the Humboldt County Courthouse between 3 and 7 p.m. Expect signs.
More details on the Global Climate Strike can be found here.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Eureka Friday Night Market
Old Town Eureka
/ 5-8 p.m.
On Friday evenings in summer the City of Eureka closes the streets to traffic and transforms several city blocks of Old Town into THE place to meet up with friends and neighbors- in a friendly, festive atmosphere. Friday Night Market has it all.
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Agatha Christie’s Spider’s Web
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Students/Seniors
Tension, laughter, and murder take center stage in Agatha Christie’s comedy whodunnit, Spider’s Web. Clarissa is intent on not letting a little thing like a murder in the drawing room get in the way of her husband entertaining an important guest.
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Match Game!
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
America’s drunkest game show is done live with real contestants taken from the crowd at random to work with a panel of comedians to win real prizes.
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Tiki Lounge Night
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Dress up in your retro ‘60s finest or your best/worst Hawaiian shirt and bring your dancing shoes because the bar will be all decked out in tiki kitsch for the night, DJ Red and Dacin will be spinning some classic and rare vintage exotica tunes.
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Absynth Quartet
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
“The often zany, sometimes reckless, occasionally virtuosic and always entertaining Absynth Quartet returns to Humbrews.”
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Tyger Byle
Logger Bar
/ 9 a.m.-noon
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Eureka Fashion Week
Downtown and Old Town Eureka
/ 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Celebrating the independent retailers in Downtown & Old Town Eureka, Eureka Fashion Week will feature clothing, accessories, and specials throughout the week.
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Beginning Computer Skills Classes
Humboldt County Library
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
/ 18+
For beginners! These classes are set up to teach the basics to adults with little-to-no computer experience - enough to help you find your way around and be comfortable on a computer.
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Arcata Community Wellness Garden Drop-In Volunteer Time
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/ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
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Student Climate Strike
Humboldt County Courthouse
/ 3-7 p.m.
Macktown Treasures: Show and Tell
See Event Description
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
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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Too Poor to Storm Area 51 Fundraiser Event
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 6 p.m.-midnight
/ $10
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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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Salsa Dance Lessons
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 6-7:30 p.m.
/ $7
/ 18+
Come meet new people and learn how to do the sexy and fun salsa dance with the most talented instructors in Humboldt County!
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Filmmakers Showcase
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
Don’t miss this rare chance to watch the creative work of tomorrow’s cinematic storytellers. The showcase will include award-nominated films. Admission and parking are free!
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RLA Jazz Trio with Francis Vanek
Westhaven Center for the Arts
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $10
/ $20 slding scale
Area 51 Rave - Outer Space Arcata
Outer Space
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ $10
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Live Music :: Ray Bevatori
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
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Friday Night Market Afterparty feat Buddy Reed
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 7:30-10:30 p.m.
/ 21+
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Ghost Program
SpeakEasy
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Gettin’ down in Opera Alley.
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The Roadsters
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
An energetic, interactive, dynamic country/rock band whose strong male and female vocals offer variety & versatility. With a tight, hard-hitting rhythm section, they capture the best in modern & classic country & vintage rock.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- AD ASTRA: 11:45, 12:20, 3:15, 5:10, 6:10, 9:10
- BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON: 12:30, 3:05, 5:50, 8:30
- DOWNTON ABBEY: 11:40, 12:25, 2:30, 3:20, 6:15, 9:05
- GOOD BOYS: 4:55, 9:40
- HUSTLERS: 12:35, 1:30, 3:15, 4:10, 6:00, 6:50, 8:35, 9:30
- IT CHAPTER TWO: 12:10, 3:50, 5:20, 7:30, 9:00
- LION KING, THE 2D: 12:00, 2:45
- OFFICIAL SECRETS: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:25
- PEANUT BUTTER FALCON: 12:05, 2:30, 7:20
- RAMBO: LAST BLOOD: 11:50, 2:15, 2:40, 4:35, 7:00, 8:00, 9:20
- THE GOLDFINCH: 5:30, 8:50
Mill Creek Cinema
- AD ASTRA: 12:15, 3:10, 6:15, 9:10
- DOWNTON ABBEY: 11:50, 2:40, 3:20, 5:40, 8:30, 9:20
- GOOD BOYS: 12:05, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25
- HUSTLERS: 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00
- IT CHAPTER TWO: 12:50, 4:35, 8:15
- PEANUT BUTTER FALCON: 12:00, 2:15, 4:35, 7:00, 9:30
- RAMBO: LAST BLOOD: 1:30, 4:00, 6:25, 8:50
- THE GOLDFINCH: 12:10, 6:00
Minor Theatre
- AD ASTRA: 3:00, 6:00, 9:30
- DOWNTON ABBEY: 4:00, 7:00, 9:00
- IT CHAPTER TWO: 2:00, 5:45, 10:00