Wednesday, Aug. 24
WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: Checking Out This Psychobilly Band at The Shanty Tonight Might Be a Good Idea
If rowdy, boozy rooms are a scene you crave, maybe you should devote your hump day night this week to a trip to The Shanty. There, rockabilly rabble rousers Three Bad Jacks headline a night of uninhibited joy sure to make your midweek seem less middling. Sample their swagger in the clip above and/or see what else the Lowdown has in store for you below.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Humboldt County Fair
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ noon-9 p.m.
The fair! Horse racing! Carnival rides! Fair food! Livestock! Guy Fieri, even! Enjoy some Americana while you can!
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Sci-Fi Night: Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $9 Admission + Poster
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Three Bad Jacks, Idle Spurs
The Shanty
/ 9-11:45 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Bad Kitty Presents: “SoCal rockabilly/psychobilly charmers Three Bad Jacks finally make it back to Humboldt. Expect a night of glorious rocking & reeling. Local honky tonkers Idle Spurs will get things started.”
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All Events!
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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CEDS Roadshow - Attention Southern Humboldt
Redwood Playhouse
/ 5:30-7 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt County is in the planning process of developing our Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). We are coming to YOUR town to facilitate a community discussion and hear your insights on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing our County.
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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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Eazy Dub- 7th Generation Rise
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
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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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