Friday, Sept. 9
(AUDIO) Hear Paul Reiser Realize Why Humboldt Fog Cheese is Named Thusly Ahead of His Show at the Van Duzer Theatre
Your Friday Lowdown is bursting with opportunities for you to let loose after another week in the Humboldt grind, but inarguably no name in our listings shines as bright as veteran comedian and Mad About You star Paul Reiser, who will take the stage at the Van Duzer Theatre this night.
In advance of his first-ever trip to Humboldt, the TV megastar called into KHUM radio to gab it up with DJ Midge. Listen in below.
Top Events!
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Cruz’n Eureka 2022
Eureka
/ 11 a.m.
A benefit for Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods! THURSDAY: Poker Run and Show and Shine! FRIDAY: Show and Shine, Old Town Cruise and screening of American Graffiti! SATURDAY: Car Show and Street Fair in Old Town.
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Eureka Friday Night Market
Old Town Eureka
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday Night Market has it all; farmers market, arts and craft vendors, bar featuring the best of Humboldt produced beverages, a wide variety of food vendors and of course, live local music for dancing. Not to mention we are located in the heart of Old Town.
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American Graffiti
Eureka Theater
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
The Pierson Building Center, Cruz’n Eureka and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Redwoods present George Lucas’ American Graffiti! Set in Modesto, California, in 1962, the film is a study of the cruising and early rock ‘n’ roll cultures popular among Lucas’s age group at the time.
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John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band
The Old Steeple
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $25
J2B2 is an all-star bluegrass supergroup featuring four legendary, award-winning musicians – John Jorgenson on acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals; Herb Pedersen on banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Fain on bass; and Patrick Sauber on acoustic guitar and vocals.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 students/seniors
Leave the cares of the city behind and come into the woods! Go on a surreal journey full of love, mischief, and magic in one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays.
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Paul Reiser, Canary and the Vamp
Van Duzer Theater
/ 8 p.m.
/ $40 @ the Door
/ $35 Standard
Comedian, actor and television writer Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific creatives and he shows no signs of slowing down. Local jazz group Canary and the Vamp open the night.
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Sean Patton headlines The Club
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $20
/ 18+
“Sean Patton is a comedian based in New York, by way of New Orleans. He began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and has since performed in comedy clubs and festivals across the world.”
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Grupo Nueva Ilusion
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ $15
/ $200 Table of 6 & Bottle of Don Julio
/ $100 Table of 4 & 6 pack of Modelo
/ 21+
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All Events!
4th Edition of Global Conference on Pediatrics and Neonatology
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
/ $439
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Garberville Farmers’ Market
Garberville Town Square
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Garberville Farmers’ Market offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, crafts and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event.
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King Peak Moonlight Hike
See Event Description
/ 4-9 p.m.
/ Free
Meet at the BLM office in Whitethorn. At 4088ft, King Peak is the highest point in King Range National Conservation Area and on Friday, September 9 join Friends of the Lost Coast for a moonlight hike to its’ summit.
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Course for Creativity
The Sanctuary
/ 4-5:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ $150 For all classes
“The course for Creativity is intended for adults, but anyone over 15 would be appropriate. I have the intention to share various means to find and explore inner creativity.”
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The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History
Northtown Books
/ 5-8 p.m.
Join us for an evening celebrating The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History, a new book by Backcountry Press. The two lead authors and editors, Justin Garwood and Michael Kauffmann will be signing books and discussing the Klamath Knot — come by and say hello.
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CEDS Roadshow - Attention Willow Creek
Willow Creek VFW Hall
/ 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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Oak Top
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Join us for live music from live music from Oak Top! Oak Top is an acoustic act that hails from Humboldt County with deep roots in bluegrass, country, and folk music.
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Laffy Hour Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Hard week at work! Comed blow off some steam and hear or even tell some jokes at Laffy Hour!
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Opera Alley Cats
SpeakEasy
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Professional level jazz twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) at the SpeakEasy.
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Pulp Fiction (1994)
See Event Description
/ 8-11:45 p.m.
/ $8
/ $12 Admission + Poster
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TRIP
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
TRIP is a one-man, psychedelic live music and visual experience.
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Latin Nights w/ DJ Pachanguero
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Come dance the night away with DJ Pachanguero!
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
Movie Showtimes
Broadway Cinema
- A PRIVATE MOVIE SCREENING: 12:00, 3:45, 7:30
- BARBARIAN: 12:00, 2:40, 5:20, 8:00
- BODIES BODIES BODIES: 2:10, 7:50
- BULLET TRAIN: 1:30, 4:30, 7:40
- DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO (ENGLISH DUBBED): 2:20, 7:20
- DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO (ENGLISH SUBTITLED): 11:50, 4:50
- HONK FOR JESUS. SAVE YOUR SOUL.: 11:40, 5:00
- JAWS 3D (1975): 1:00, 4:00, 7:00
- MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU: 11:30, 1:50, 4:10
- NOPE: 1:10, 4:20, 7:30
- SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME - THE MORE FUN STUFF VERSION: 12:10, 3:40, 7:10
- THE GOOD BOSS: 12:20, 3:30, 6:30
- THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER 2D: 12:40, 3:55, 7:15
- THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING: 6:40
- WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: 12:30, 3:50, 6:50
Mill Creek Cinema
- BARBARIAN: 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:20
- BULLET TRAIN: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30
- DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS: 12:00, 2:40, 5:20
- DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO (ENGLISH DUBBED): 7:50
- DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO (ENGLISH SUBTITLED): 4:00
- MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU: 11:40, 1:50, 4:10
- NOPE: 1:10, 4:25, 7:40
- SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME - THE MORE FUN STUFF VERSION: 12:10, 6:50
- THE INVITATION: 12:20, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00
- THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING: 12:40, 3:50, 6:40
- TOP GUN: MAVERICK: 7:00