Friday, Feb. 7
FRIDAY LOWDOWN: Cornel West Comes to Humboldt
One of the world’s most prominent intellectuals, Professor Cornel West will speak at the Van Duzer Theatre as part of HSU’s Black Liberation Month. (Note: The show is sold out. If you did not acquire a ticket please scroll your Lowdown listings below for a less revolutionary experience.)
Top Events!
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Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ $30 All Event Pass
Join us February 6th-9th for the 11th Annual Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo at Blue Lake Casino Hotel! Hosted by Ted and Amy Marks of Nor Cal Tattoo, with featured artists Liz Cook, Tye Harris, and Joshua Carlton along with over 30 other incredible artists will be present and tattooing on-site.
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Humboldt Marble Weekend
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ noon-6 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt Marble Weekend has quickly grown into the largest marble event on the planet ! Come see 60+ artists showing off thousands of marbles to thousands of collectors. … Family Friendly, Live Demos, Hundreds of Marble Hunts!
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Democratic Debate
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Whether you’re feeling the Bern, warming up to Warren, hanging with the Yang Gang, hitting the street for Mayor Pete, uh… well, you get the picture.
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VOLO: Wandous of the Second Moon
Forever Found
/ 7-11:59 p.m.
/ $15
/ $20 Door
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HSU’s Black Liberation Month Keynote Speaker: Dr. Cornel West
Van Duzer Theater
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ Free
Doors at 7 p.m. Speaker at 8 p.m. An evening of conversation with Dr. West on topics from his book Race Matters. Free copies of his book will be distributed to the first 100 students.
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Pedro Calderon de la Barca’s Life is a Dream
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
Convinced that his son will bring about his downfall, King Basilio seals him away in a tower. When two strangers stumble upon his prison they accidentally set in motion a tale of love, revenge, and ultimately redemption.
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Fun Home
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 students/seniors
When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life.
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Commedia dell’Arte
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte)
/ 8-9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $15 All
/ $10 All
The show celebrates our namesake, and is a lively comic form featuring bold physical play, masks, bawdy humor, and virtuosic improvised performance.
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The Stallions
Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
The Stallions play Ween songs again. Mang.
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Andrew Holmgren
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Andrew Holmgren embodies a rare combination of humility and good looks rarely seen before on this planet. The laid-back jokester performs with a certain reverence for irreverence and his succinct, clever sense of humor has caused people to call him a smart-ass more times than he cares to remember.
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Money (Pink Floyd Tribute)
Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
A rarity in the Floyd Tribute circuit, Money recreates the Floyd sound as a hard-working quartet (Imagine Pink Floyd not being able to afford backup singers or Snowy White).
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All Events!
Jim McVicker Still Life Painting Workshop
Redwood Art Association
/ 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $475 Non-members
/ $425 RAA Members
Nationally recognized award-winning local artist Jim McVicker will lead participants through his process of setting up, composition, lighting, drawing, blocking and painting.
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Free Community Yoga
Arising Holistic Center
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ Free
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A Eureka-Themed Art Exhibition
Redwood Art Association
/ noon-5 p.m.
/ Free
In this exhibit, Redwood Art Association artists explore the many aspects of Eureka with art representing its people, architecture, food, natural beauty, the waterfront, murals, parks, the zoo and more.
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2020 New Year Exhibition
Redwood Art Association
/ noon-5 p.m.
/ Free
You are invited to enjoy this large art exhibition by Redwood Art Association members. The exhibition is judged with monetary awards. The judge was Tim Clewell, fine art teacher at Arcata High School.
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Donation Meditation
Arising Holistic Center
/ 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
/ Free
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50 Minutes of Yoga
Arising Holistic Center
/ 4:15-5:05 p.m.
/ Free
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Jazz and Ganache
See Event Description
/ 5-8 p.m.
Democratic Debate Watch Party
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
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Explore ‘A Course in Miracles’
Arising Holistic Center
/ 5:15-6:15 p.m.
/ Free
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Explore ‘A Course in Miracles’
See Event Description
/ 5:15-6:15 p.m.
/ Free
This is a free group but donations are always welcome.
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Blue Lotus Jazz
Larrupin Cafe
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Jazz on the patio.
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The Tidepool High Divers
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
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Laughy Hour
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 6 p.m.
From 6 to 8 every Friday we do a dollar off most drinks and provide and earlier time to enjoy stand-up.
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Mug Club Only :: First Tasting of Fog Juice
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
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Live Music :: Bud Rogers
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
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BraeMar, Flute and guitar
Cafe Brio
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Live Music: Marla Joy and Brae Lewis
See Event Description
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Get cozy and enjoy a delicious farm to table dinner while you listen to live music. Enjoy Marla Joy and Brae Lewis as the Jazz flute and guitar duo!
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Jim Lahman Band
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 7-10 p.m.
Local blues/rock/funk.
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Community Singing Circle
Ink People Center for the Arts
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ Free
Come join your voice with others in the community and experience the special ambience generated by singing together simple songs and chants from various traditions around the world. No experience or ability to read music is necessary.
Live Music Dance Party
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ $5
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Dr. Squid
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Dr. Squid performs the greatest dance music from the last 50 years of rock and roll as well as jazz standards and a bit of country music.
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Front Ear
The Basement
/ 9-11 p.m.
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Bleach: Tribute to Nirvana
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Bleach is the Bay Area’s most authentic Nirvana tribute band. Grab your plaid shirt and immerse yourself in the music that defined a generation.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- 1917: 12:00, 2:55, 5:40, 8:30
- 2020 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS: DOCUMENTARY: 12:25, 6:20
- BAD BOYS FOR LIFE: 11:40, 2:40, 5:40, 8:40
- BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN): 12:10, 1:00, 1:40, 2:50, 3:40, 4:20, 5:30, 6:20, 7:00, 8:10, 9:00, 9:45
- DOLITTLE: 12:50, 3:35, 6:10, 8:50
- GENTLEMEN, THE: 11:20, 1:50, 4:20, 7:00, 9:35
- GRETEL & HANSEL: 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40
- JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL: 11:35, 2:30, 5:25, 8:25
- KNIVES OUT: 3:30, 6:25
- RHYTHM SECTION, THE: 12:15, 9:20
- STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER (2D): 11:25, 2:35, 5:50, 9:05
- TURNING, THE: 3:35, 9:30
Mill Creek Cinema
- 1917: 12:20, 3:10, 6:00, 8:50
- BAD BOYS FOR LIFE: 11:40, 2:40, 5:40, 8:40
- BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN): 12:25, 1:15, 3:10, 3:55, 5:50, 6:35, 8:30, 9:20
- DOLITTLE: 12:00, 2:45, 5:20, 8:00
- GENTLEMEN, THE: 1:30, 4:10, 6:45, 9:15
- GRETEL & HANSEL: 1:40, 4:00, 6:20, 8:45
- RHYTHM SECTION, THE: 12:10, 9:10
- STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER (2D): 3:00, 6:10
Minor Theatre
- 2020 OSCAR SHORTS - ANIMATED: 4:15
- 2020 OSCAR SHORTS - LIVE ACTION: 2:30
- BIRDS OF PREY: 6:00, 9:00
- COLOR OUT OF SPACE - ENCORE: 10:00
- FANTASIC FUNGI - ENCORE: 3:30
- FORD V. FERRARI: 8:30
- JOJO RABBIT: 5:30
- PARASITE: 6:45