Wednesday, Aug. 17
WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: Agent Orange is Playing at RampArt Skatepark in Arcata
History has proven skateparks make great mosh pits. With that in mind, Humboldt has the opportunity to witness punk pioneers Agent Orange make a musical mess of RampArt Skatepark this Wednesday evening. How often is this going to happen in your life, honestly? Details on that show and more in your Lowdown listings below.
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Agent Orange, Decent Criminal, Imperial Destructo, Racket
RampArt Skatepark
/ 7-11:59 p.m.
“Orange county punk trio Agent Orange were the pioneers of surf punk, melding the guitar figures of classic surf music with the fast-and-loud attack of hardcore punk rock, and they became one of the truly enduring bands in the West Coast punk community.”
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Pure Shit, Hidhawk
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
PURE SHIT is the experimental sounds of Chip Lione (alto-sax), Francisco Marin (bass), Michael Ruiz (drums), and Alexandria Sloate (vocals).
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Volunteer Trail Stewards Begin Trail Building at the McKay Community Forest
Redwood Fields
/ 9-2 a.m.
The Volunteer Trail Stewards (VTS) will commence volunteer workdays on both a weekly and monthly basis at the McKay Community Forest in southeast Eureka, beginning this August.
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Summer Skate Camp
RampArt Skatepark
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
RampArt Skatepark’s Summer Camp is in full swing! Reach out today to secure a spot, daily and weekly rates available!
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Call for Artists: Tiny Art Show at the Humboldt County Library
Humboldt County Library
/ noon
/ Free
The Humboldt County Library wants to have a Tiny Art Show - and we need your help!
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Reel Genius Trivia
The Madrone
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Every week! General trivia for everyone. Free to play; win prizes! Max 7 players per team.
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Chess! Washington Square Wednesdays
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come play chess from 7 to 9 pm. No cover. Beer, drinks and snacks available. No cover.
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 8-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
They will allow you to sing here.
Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Longest running comedy open mic between SF and Portland. Sign ups at 8:30 p.m. or so. “Comedians” get 5 minutes and a one minute light at 4 minutes. No Cover.
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- A PRIVATE MOVIE SCREENING: 12:00, 3:45, 7:30
- BODIES BODIES BODIES: 12:10, 1:20, 2:40, 3:50, 5:10, 6:20, 7:40, 8:40
- BULLET TRAIN: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30
- DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS: 11:40, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20
- EASTER SUNDAY: 6:50
- FALL: 11:30, 2:30, 5:50, 8:30
- MACK & RITA: 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00
- MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU: 11:50, 2:10, 4:30
- NOPE: 1:10, 4:40, 8:10
- THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER 2D: 12:00, 2:50, 5:40, 8:20
- TOP GUN: MAVERICK: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00
- WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: 12:40, 3:40, 6:40
Mill Creek Cinema
- BULLET TRAIN: 4:30, 7:30
- DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS: 3:30, 6:30
- EASTER SUNDAY: 5:20, 7:50
- MACK & RITA: 5:30, 8:00
- MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU: 4:50, 7:10
- NOPE: 4:40, 8:10
- THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER 2D: 5:40, 8:20
- TOP GUN: MAVERICK: 4:00, 7:00