Techn9ne
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-11:59 p.m. / $65 / 21+
“The independent underground would not be what it is today without pioneers like Strange Music cofounder Tech N9ne.”
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Metal Wednesday!
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $7 / $10 People who support performing arts
“It’s no Monday, but it’s all right.”
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Israel Vibrations, Roots Radics
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / $30 / 21+
Reggae harmony legends perform.
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The Orchestra
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / $50 / $80 reserved seating / 21+
Featuring former members of Electric Light Orchestra and performing all of the original ELO greatest hits.
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Cosmic Spark: A Bicycle Day Blastoff
Louie’s Sports Bar / 8 p.m.-2 a.m. / $10 / 21+
Cosmic Spark will be an all night PsyTrance Event. Come out to Louie’s, where we have a sprawling dance floor. The lighting, sound, food trucks, and quiet surroundings, will make for the perfect celebration of music.
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Twelfth Night
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-10 p.m. / $20 Adults / $18 Seniors/Students
“Twelfth Night” is the delightful Shakespearean comedy where mistaken identities, love triangles, and clever schemes intertwine during a dream-like atmosphere of revelry and disguise.
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ANATOMICA
Carlo Theatre (Dell’Arte) / 8-9:30 p.m. / $20 / $25 door / $15 adv.
ANATOMICA is a critically acclaimed show created by Amica Hunter that features a guided meditation from the perspective of a worm, a slew of scientific facts about a variety of animals, and a butt-faced crab (you’ll just have to come to find out).
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Chad Opitz
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
Veering between one-liners, short story jokes, and sometimes even song, Opitz’ writing is as well-regarded as his character and performance work.
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Hermit Crab, B.Writes
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Hermit Crab is a multi-instrumental duo creating a fusion of punk, dance, rock, and groove music.
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Twelfth Night
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-10 p.m. / $20 Adults / $18 Seniors/Students
“Twelfth Night” is the delightful Shakespearean comedy where mistaken identities, love triangles, and clever schemes intertwine during a dream-like atmosphere of revelry and disguise.
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Ryan Niemiller, Bobcat Goldthwait, & Doug Benson
Bear River Community Center / 8-9:30 p.m. / $34 / 21+
Ryan Niemiller, as seen on America’s Got Talent! Bobcat Goldthwait, “Zed” in the Police Academy movies! Doug Benson, 4/20 enthusiast, stand-up comedian and podcaster!
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Chad Opitz
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
Veering between one-liners, short story jokes, and sometimes even song, Opitz’ writing is as well-regarded as his character and performance work.
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OTT
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / $25 / 18+
“Ott (born 1968) is a British record producer and musician who has worked with Sinéad O’Connor, Embrace, the Orb, and Brian Eno, and has achieved recognition since 2002 for his own psychedelic dub tracks and his collaborations with Simon Posford (Hallucinogen / Shpongle).”
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420 Reggae Celebration
Humboldt Brews / 10 p.m. / $10 / 21+
Local roots reggae bands Woven Roots and Seed N Soil perform.
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Twelfth Night
North Coast Repertory Theatre / 2-4 p.m. / $20 Adults / $18 Seniors/Students
“Twelfth Night” is the delightful Shakespearean comedy where mistaken identities, love triangles, and clever schemes intertwine during a dream-like atmosphere of revelry and disguise.
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Baraka (1992)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-7:45 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory.
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Metal Monday IX
Savage Henry Comedy Club / midnight / $5
Headlined by grind bands Slutbomb and Black Water Sniper
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Metal Monday
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $5 / $10 Rich Folk
Sets by Slutbomb, Blackwater Sniper, Malicious Algorithm and Brain Dead Rejects.
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11th Annual Hip Hop Conference
Cal Poly Humboldt / 5:30-8 p.m. / Free
Organized by the Critical Race, Gender, & Sexuality Studies department, we will be hosting Public Enemy’s Chuck D. as our keynote speaker 04/23.
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11th Annual Hip Hop Conference
Cal Poly Humboldt / 4-8 p.m. / Free
Organized by the Critical Race, Gender, & Sexuality Studies department, we will be hosting Public Enemy’s Chuck D. as our keynote speaker 04/23.
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Sci-Fi Night: Neon Genesis Evangelion - End of Evangelion (1997)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
“NERV faces a brutal attack from SEELE, but with Asuka in a coma, and Shinji in a nervous breakdown, things soon turn into the surreal.”
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Devin the Dude
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $25 / 21+
With deep ties to Houston’s influential early-‘90s rap scene, Devin the Dude rolled through several generations of hip-hop.
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11th Annual Hip Hop Conference
Cal Poly Humboldt / 5-9 p.m. / Free
Organized by the Critical Race, Gender, & Sexuality Studies department, we will be hosting Public Enemy’s Chuck D. as our keynote speaker 04/23.
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Scott Yoder Band, Clean Girl and the Dirty Dishes
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge / 8-11 p.m. / $5 / 21+
Scott Yoder really knows how to put on a show, and it involves lipstick, smoke machines, and well crafted songs!
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Lord Velvet, Death Doula, Manic Moth, Ultramafic
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8:30 p.m. / $5 / $10 sliding scale / 21+
Explorers to the gates of the astral plane, Lord Velvet awoke upon the Denver scene with cosmic riffs bearing the weight of the Rockies with every wretched beat.
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Sister Carol
Humboldt Brews / 9 p.m. / $30 / $25 Advance / 21+
Sister Carol is an electrifying Grammy nominated, award winning veteran in the sphere of Reggae Music.
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May Day Block Party
Logger Bar / 2-7 p.m. / Free
Food vendors, 40 artisan vendors, amazing DJs, fire dancers, May Pole Dance, dog activities, beer garden and more!
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14th Annual Humboldt Wine Festival
Ridgefield Events / 3-6 p.m. / $60 / $75 At The Door / $60 Advance Sales / 21+
“Indulge in an afternoon of pure bliss as you sip, savor, and mingle with local wine makers, relishing in the flavors of Humboldt and Trinity Counties. With unlimited tastings of the region’s finest wines and a wide array of locally-sourced gourmet treats, this event is a true feast for the senses.”
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DB.Boutabag
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-11 p.m. / $21 / $24 Advance
“South Sacramento rapper DB Boutabag makes rap music meant to hit you in the chest, and then make you start a fight with the resident clout chaser in your neighborhood.” -Passion of the Weiss
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Never Come Down
Humboldt Brews / 8 p.m. / $18 / $15 Advance / 21+
Weaving together modern and traditional styles of Americana and Acoustic music, Never Come Down is from Portland.
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The California Honeydrops
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7 p.m.-midnight / $31 / $131 VIP Package
“Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn.”
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Metal Monday
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $5 / $10 Rich Folk
Sets by Insomnia Syndrome, Dumpster Puppies, War Möth and Brain Dead Rejects.
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Crooked Teeth, Marble Jar, Think Tank
Outer Space / 7 p.m. / $10
A night of power pop punk.
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Rumble At The River 4
Bear River Casino Resort / 6:15-10 p.m. / $45 / 21+
Join us in the Tish-Non Ballroom for an unforgettable evening featuring 18 thrilling fights, including the brand new ‘Bear Knuckle’ fights!
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AJ Lee & Blue Summit
Humboldt Brews / 8 p.m. / $23 / $20 Advance / 21+
Led by singer, songwriter, and mandolinist, AJ Lee, the bluegrass band has performed all over the world, but finds home in California’s Bay Area.
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Hayden Greif-Neill
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $10
Hayden Greif-Neill is the only person from Oakland, CA. He tells quirky jokes about animals and how joining ISIS is a good second date.
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Jerry Martien and the Usual Suspects
Arcata Playhouse / 8 p.m. / $18
Poet Jerry Martien with musicians Fred Neighbor, Gary Davidson, and Mike LaBolle. Martien will read poems from new and old collections, drawing on half a century of life and performance in Humboldt County venues.
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John Ludington Album Release Party
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8-10:30 p.m. / $20 / 21+
MinuteHand, the new album from John Ludington will be presented by a full band. A free download of the recording will be available for all attendees!
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Fruition
Humboldt Brews / 8 p.m. / $25 / $20 Advance / 21+
Fruition’s three-part harmonies and impromptu performances have captivated crowds on street corners and in campgrounds in the Pacific Northwest for years.
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Kyle Ayers
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $10
You may have seen his standup on CONAN, or somewhere else if you’re really into standup. He is the creator of Boast Rattle, a Compliment Contest, the head-to-head comedic compliment show.
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Hot Buttered Rum
Humboldt Brews / 8 p.m. / $25 / $20 Advance / 21+
Hot Buttered Rum, a souped-up, left-coast string band, is the brainchild of uniquely gifted musicians who weave their love of bluegrass, folk, jazz and soul into a riveting strain of Americana.
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The Real DTs, Itchy & the Nits (Australia), Henpecker
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 8-11:30 p.m. / $6 / $6 Real DTs/Itchy & the Nits(Sydney)/Henpecker
Rock and roll punk show! Henpecker’s first show in 15 years.
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Nazareth
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / $35 / $75 Reserved Seating / 21+
Nazareth is one of the most influential hard rock bands of all time. They have sold over 20 million albums worldwide. They have rocked the charts with unforgettable hits like ‘Love Hurts’ and ‘Hair of the Dog.’
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Young & Lovely
The Historic Eagle House / 6-9 p.m. / Free
Alright, kittens. Y’all keep dressing up, cutting rugs, sipping on fancy cocktails, and flocking to our live jazz until you’re busting the seams of venues.
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Humboldt Roller Derby vs. Sacramento Roller Derby
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 5-9:30 p.m. / $12
This is a double-header: two games for the price of one! Come out to support our teams taking on some tough competition while enjoying some tasty concessions and cold beverages!
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34th Annual Arcata Bay Oyster Festival
Arcata Plaza / 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
“Get ready to slurp, savor, and soak up the sun at the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival – where the only thing more abundant than oysters is the laughter and good times!”
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Mike Fellows
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
Stand-up comedian and memer dude, doing acid on a farm in Hawaii.
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Jeremiah Coughlan
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
Jeremiah Coughlan is a comedian. A comedian who physically resembles what would happen if Chris Farley ate Bob Ross.
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Mike Fellows
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
Stand-up comedian and memer dude, doing acid on a farm in Hawaii.
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Jeremiah Coughlan
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
Jeremiah Coughlan is a comedian. A comedian who physically resembles what would happen if Chris Farley ate Bob Ross.
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Louis Katz
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $20
Louis Katz’s comedy deftly combines the highbrow and the lowbrow, creating a truly unique style that has been described as “cerebral filth.”
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Louis Katz
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $20
Louis Katz’s comedy deftly combines the highbrow and the lowbrow, creating a truly unique style that has been described as “cerebral filth.”
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Ryan Singer
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
“Comedy’s Crown Prince of Weird” is a comic’s comic who electrifies mainstream audiences with material that is both uncompromising and unpretentious.
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Ryan Singer
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
“Comedy’s Crown Prince of Weird” is a comic’s comic who electrifies mainstream audiences with material that is both uncompromising and unpretentious.
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Cornell Reid
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
Cornell Reid is an LA-based comedian and writer originally from Humboldt, California, where he recently recorded his debut album Cornell Vest w/Cornell Reid & Evan Vest.
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Cornell Reid
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
Cornell Reid is an LA-based comedian and writer originally from Humboldt, California, where he recently recorded his debut album Cornell Vest w/Cornell Reid & Evan Vest.
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Paul Danke
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
Underground comedy darling Paul Danke is a founding member of the Los Angeles DIY mainstay, The Comedy Garage (Hulu).
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Paul Danke
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $15
Underground comedy darling Paul Danke is a founding member of the Los Angeles DIY mainstay, The Comedy Garage (Hulu).
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