Wednesday, April 2

WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: A-Town Jazz
A Canadian trumpeter will interpret Latin American jazz at the Arcata Playhouse on Wednesday night when the Rachel Therrien Latin Jazz Project takes the stage. Details on that show and more in your Lowdown below.
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High Heels For Healing
Adorni Center
/ 5:30 p.m.
Based on the old saying, “You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you have walked in their shoes,” this lighthearted event increases awareness of women’s issues by featuring prominent local men strolling in women’s shoes.
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From Ground Zero
Minor Theatre
/ 7 p.m.
22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war capture their lives in Gaza over the past year, revealing stories beyond the headlines. Their work offers a striking view of life’s fragility and the resilience of love in the face of devastation.

Rachel Therrien Latin Jazz Project
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ $15 students/seniors
Québécoise trumpeter Rachel Therrien is a global (jazz) citizen in more ways than one: since immersing herself in Afro-Cuban traditions at Havana’s Instituto Supérior de Arte at the start of her career, she’s recorded with Bogotá’s best músicos.
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All Events!
Yoga with Lorna!
Adorni Center
/ 9:30-11:30 a.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
Yoga for Stiff people is a fun combo class for beginners and intermediates at the Adorni Center, taught by Lorna.
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Silver Sneakers Tai-Chi with Renee!
Adorni Center
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
EnerChi is comprised of easy-to-learn, modified tai-chi forms aimed at improving well-being.
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Warrior Rhythm
Adorni Center
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
Fitness-focused with yoga undertones, WARRIOR Rhythm increases strength, flexibility and balance through movement and musical motivation.
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Silver Sneakers Classic with Renee!
Adorni Center
/ 1-2 p.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
Focus on strengthening muscles and increasing range of motion for daily life activities.
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Middle School Polymer Clay Sculpting Workshop
Cal Poly Humboldt Natural History Museum
/ 3:30-5 p.m.
/ $20
Middle School participants can choose the subject they would like to make, drawing inspiration from animals and references or art work here at the museum.
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Middle School Polymer Clay Sculpting workshop
Cal Poly Humboldt Natural History Museum
/ 3:30-5 p.m.
/ $20
/ $20 per participant
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Live Music Happy Hour w/ Good!
Venicia Italian Restaurant
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
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Zumba at the Adorni Center!
Adorni Center
/ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
Nothing is better than a workout that doesn’t feel like a workout. Join our talented Zumba instructors for a class that is fun, energetic and makes you feel amazing!
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Sci-Fi Night: Heavy Metal (1981)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $6
/ $10 Admission + Poster
The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.
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Comedy Karaoke
Crisp Lounge
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
“Great vibes, no drunk idiots!”
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The Mojo Rockers Open Blues Jam
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“If you’re a seasoned local musician or someone that just moved here and is looking to make some connections, then this is an event you don’t want to miss.”
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River Otter Lecture
Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Join Jeff Black and his river otter team for a free presentation entitled “North Coast Otters: From Wildlife Art to Wildlife Science.”
Karaoke
Central Station
/ 8-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
They will allow you to sing here.

Open Mikey; Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ Free
Hosted by Jeff Diehl.
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Karaoke
Vista Del Mar
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ 21+
Treat Yourself Entertainment hosts.

Latin Jazz Night After Party
Jacoby’s Storehouse
/ 11 p.m.
/ 21+
The official AFTERPARTY for the Redwood Jazz Alliance show, featuring Rachel Therrien Latin Jazz Project.
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