Wednesday, July 20
WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: Ryan Cassata in Arcata
Your Humboldt Wednesday out-and-about offerings include a show at Richards’ Goat Tavern headlined by Ryan Cassata, a singer/songwriter and LGBTQ+ activist with a long list of impressive industry credits to their name. Sample their set at this year’s San Francisco Pride above and/or scroll the rest of the day’s happenings in your Lowdown below.
Top Events!
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Jenny Don’t and the Spurs, Turtle Goodwater, Kenny Bowling
The Shanty
/ 7 p.m.
/ $5
“Since their inception in 2012, the Spurs have kept a relentless schedule of recording, playing locally, and touring. After nearly 500 live appearances in almost a dozen countries, and with a slew of albums and singles to their name, Jenny Don’t and The Spurs are just getting warmed up.”
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Humboldt Crabs vs. Medford Rogues
Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
/ $150 season pass
WINE WEDNESDAY with Cabot Vineyards. Watch your hometown heroes whoop up some lesser team! Founded in 1945, the Humboldt Crabs are the oldest, continuously-operated, collegiate, independent, wood-bat, summer baseball team in the country.
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Ryan Cassata, Tom Goss, de Roche
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ $40 VIP w/ pre-show & exclusive merch
/ 21+
Ryan Cassata is the first openly-trans performer at the Vans Warped Tour, first ever recipient of the Harvey Milk Memorial Award, and has performed at Lincoln Center, Global Pride, and been featured in Rolling Stone, GRAMMY.com, Billboard, The NY Times, CNN, The Tyra Banks Show, and more.
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All Events!
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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Find Waldo in Arcata
Northtown Books
/ 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ Free
Waldo is once again hiding in Arcata this July! Pick up a passport at participating local businesses and look for him in up to 26 different locations.
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Canine Dock Diving with Humboldt Dash & Splash
Newburg Park
/ noon-7 p.m.
/ $20
/ $10 Dash & Splash members
Help & instruction available to all. Fun for humans and dogs.
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Chess
Arcata Community Center
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ $3
Come play chess and meet others that enjoy playing. All levels welcome.
Figure Drawing
Blondies Food and Drink
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ $5
A fun relaxed night of drawing. Timed poses, some gesture, some longer. Clothed or costumed model. Come get yer draw on! $5 goes to help pay the model.
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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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Sci-Fi Night: 12 Monkeys (1995)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $9 Admission + Poster
“An unknown and lethal virus has wiped out five billion people in 1996. Only 1% of the population has survived by the year 2035, and is forced to live underground.”
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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 p.m.-12:01 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
They will allow you to sing here.
Karaj Lost Coast
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
Singer/songwriter.
/ Web site
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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Weds Night Ting
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Food - Drinks - Music Residents: DJ Pressure & DJ D’vinity
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Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- A PRIVATE MOVIE SCREENING: 12:00, 3:45, 7:30
- ELVIS: 11:20, 2:40, 6:10
- JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION 2D: 11:50, 3:50, 6:40, 8:00
- MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU: 11:30, 12:00, 1:50, 2:20, 4:20, 4:40, 6:50, 9:10
- PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK: 11:00, 1:30, 4:20, 7:20
- THE BLACK PHONE: 12:10, 3:10, 6:20, 9:20
- THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER 2D: 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:00
- THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER 3D: 1:00, 7:00
- TOP GUN: MAVERICK: 12:50, 4:10, 7:20
- WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: 12:20, 3:20, 6:20, 9:20
Mill Creek Cinema
- ELVIS: 3:20, 6:50
- JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION 2D: 7:50
- MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU: 5:00, 8:00
- PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK: 4:20, 7:30
- THE BLACK PHONE: 5:10
- THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER 2D: 4:30, 7:30, 8:30
- THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER 3D: 5:30
- TOP GUN: MAVERICK: 3:50, 7:00
- WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: 3:20, 6:20, 9:20