Friday, Jan. 12
Top Events!
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Official Grand Opening Weekend
The Summitt
/ 4-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
New venue opens with a jam-packed weekend of festivities — immersive art, film, silent disco, mixer and more. Details inside.
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Lecture on Sea Level Rise at Arcata Marsh
Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center
/ 7:30-9 p.m.
/ Free
Retired environmental planner Aldaron Laird will speak on “Sea Level Rise: North Unit of the Arcata Marsh.” The Marsh is very much on the frontline for sea level rise impacts this century.
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Goh: Lovetap Tour 2024
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $12 students
Goh, who was born in Japan but grew up in the United States, has an acoustic guitar called Honey Beast and an amp nicknamed Lucky8.
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Los Lobos
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
/ $45
/ 21+
It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness.
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Becky Lynn
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
With a dark, but charismatic style and dry, but engaging delivery, Becky Lynn has made herself one of the brightest young stars in the Northern California comedy scene opening for such heavy hitters as Jen Kirkman, Erica Rhodes, and Rhea Butcher.
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Fuego Reggaeton Party
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
“Fuego is the hottest party in Arcata representing Latin music and culture. From Reggaeton, Cumbias, and Dembow to Latin House, Tropical Bass and beyond. All walks of life invited.”
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All Events!
The OoOoh! Friday Mornings
Humboldt Hot Air
/ 7-9 a.m.
/ Free
“Friday mornings are about kicking off the weekend right! Listen in to hear Pete Nelson’s movie reviews, comedy satire, wake up music, interviews, and who knows what else!”
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NOLS Wilderness First Responder 80hr
Cal Poly Humboldt
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $930
/ $775 Current Cal Poly Humboldt Students
This challenging 80-hour course is designed to provide outdoor leaders, instructors, guides, rangers, and travelers with the knowledge needed to deal with emergencies in remote settings.
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Kayak the Mad River Slough on a King Tide
Humboldt Bay
/ 10:30-1:30 a.m.
/ $15
/ $15 Non-members
/ $10 Members with no ACA
/ Free Members with ACA
Explore North Coast is hosting this kayak trip that runs through the scenic northern part of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Area. We’ll ride the large incoming tide up the slough, passing the beautiful Lanphere Dunes.
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King Tides Walk
Ma-le’l Dunes North (Off Young Lane)
/ 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Join Naturalist Suzie Fortner for an accessible walk along the Mad River Slough during one of the highest tides of the year.
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Tarot Readings
Azila’s Cauldron
/ 1-4 p.m.
/ $60
Over fifteen years of experience, the Manga deck was gifted to Yaga and has traveled on her for the past seven years guarded by a quartz crystal and a hand-painted cloth.
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Building Imagination
Cooper Gulch Park
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ $43
Art experiments and projects are carefully chosen to build mastery and confidence in various media. Build and create a mythical creature and a home out of paper mache and other supplies.
Peaceful Rally for Gaza Ceasefire
Eureka Courthouse on 5th Street
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
Vigil, rally and march for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Language Exchange Meetup
Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 5-7 p.m.
Speak your native language! Teach someone a language!
Rad Bromance at Wrangletown and North Story Wines
Wrangletown Cider Company
/ 5:30-10 p.m.
/ Free
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Reel Genius Trivia
The Historic Eagle House
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
General trivia fun for everyone at The Historic Eagle House/Phatsy Kline’s.
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Free Trivia Night
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Its general trivia for everyone! Bring a team and settle in for some food, drinks, questions, music and fun.
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Coffee House
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
Share in the creativity of this wonderful community with your music, spoken word, magic, and skill. Sign up to be a performer at huuf.org or simply join the audience and enjoy the show!
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Opera Alley Cats
SpeakEasy
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Long-running Old Town musical institution featuring some of the region’s best jazz players.
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“Let’s Talk About Palestine” Film Screenings
Humboldt State University Native American Forum
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
Join us on Friday evenings to learn more about Palestine. Film screenings are in BSS 162, Cal Poly Humboldt, Native American Forum.
Queer Collective
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
Join us at Siren Song Tavern for an exciting new monthly social event, welcoming and open to all members of the queer community!
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Even Hell Has Its Heroes (2023)
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
/ $8
After playing and collecting awards at multiple film festivals worldwide, this new documentary on Pacific Northwest drone metal pioneers EARTH is coming to The Miniplex!
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Organist Joshua Stafford
Christ Episcopal Church
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Christ Church, known for its stellar pipe organ (built and installed by Kegg Organ Builders in 2008) and excellent acoustical venue is pleased to continue its tradition of providing the local community with an opportunity to hear nationally and internationally known concert organists.
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X by Topsanna
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ Free
10-minute comedy sets from local comedians perfecting their crafts.
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Thumb Leader
Pistol Packin’ Jessy Jaymes
Crisp Lounge
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
/ 18+
Pistol Packin’ Jessy Jaymes is a hilarious energetic comedienne from Chico. She has loads of theatre experience and is super raunchy. You’ll love her. Leah Tamara is a professional clown and she’ll be there too!
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Flashback Friday! 80s Edition
The Basement
/ 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Get ready to transport back to the neon-soaked era of excess!
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Northern Blight, The Big Mahoff
Logger Bar
/ 8:30-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Northern Blight and The Big Mahoff bring alternative rock to Blue Lake.
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HisPanic at the Disco!
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Latinx unity y representación through cumbias, merengue, rock en español, reggaeton, y más!
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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
- ANYONE BUT YOU: 11:50, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40
- AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM 2D: 1:00, 4:10, 7:20
- GODZILLA MINUS ONE: 3:20, 6:30
- MEAN GIRLS: 11:30, 12:50, 2:10, 3:30, 4:50, 6:10, 7:30
- MIGRATION 2D: 11:40, 12:40, 2:00, 4:20, 6:40
- NIGHT SWIM: 12:10, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50
- THE BEEKEEPER: 12:00, 2:30, 5:10, 7:00, 8:00
- THE BOOK OF CLARENCE: 12:25, 3:50, 7:15
- THE BOY AND THE HERON (ENGLISH DUBBED): 4:15
- THE BOYS IN THE BOAT: 12:30, 4:00, 7:10
- TROLLS BAND TOGETHER 2D: 11:35, 1:50
- WONKA: 12:20, 3:40, 6:50
Mill Creek Cinema
- ANYONE BUT YOU: 11:40, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40
- AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM 2D: 12:40, 4:00, 7:20
- MEAN GIRLS: 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30
- MIGRATION 2D: 11:35, 1:50, 4:10, 6:30
- NIGHT SWIM: 12:00, 2:40, 5:20, 8:00
- THE BEEKEEPER: 11:50, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50
- THE BOYS IN THE BOAT: 12:30, 3:50, 7:10
- WONKA: 12:20, 3:40, 7:00
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