Thursday, Jan. 16

Top Events!
(Look ahead!)

Arcata State of the City
Arcata Playhouse
/ 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
There will be presentations by Meredith Matthews, Merritt Perry, and Michael E. Spagna. Light refreshments will be provided by Redwood Capital Bank before the program and a short Q & A will be hosted after the program.
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Greensky Bluegrass
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $40
/ $50 Day Of Show
/ $40 Advance
/ 21+
For two decades, Greensky Bluegrass have been building an empire, brick by brick. They are widely known for their dazzling live performances and relentless touring schedule, but that’s merely the tip of the iceberg
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The RLAD Quartet
The Basement
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The RLAD Quartet is back with their wide range of Jazz Fusion to delight the ears and inspire you to dance.
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All Events!
Spoken Word and More
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 6-8 a.m.
/ Free
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Zumba Gold with Renee!
Adorni Center
/ 9-10 a.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
This class offers a slower style Zumba experience.
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Silver Sneakers Yoga with Renee!
Adorni Center
/ 10-11 a.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
Move through seated and standing yoga poses to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion.
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Public Speaking Club (Toastmasters International)
Adorni Center
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ Free
Have you been meaning to improve your public speaking skills? Join us at the Lunch-Bunch Toastmasters Club, the only local, affordable opportunity to discover new techniques to express yourself effectively.
Warrior Strength
Adorni Center
/ 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
WARRIOR Strength is a 60-minute class comprising two 30-minute sections. Cardio Countdown emphasizes cardiovascular conditioning, for maximum caloric expenditure.
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Self-Defense for Seniors!
Adorni Center
/ 1:30-2:30 p.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
Self-Defense for Seniors class is designed to combine traditional martial arts movements with gentle warm- ups and stretches.
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Connections Club
St. Vincent de Paul Free Dining Facility
/ 2-3:30 p.m.
/ Free
Join the Old Town Stewards for card making, letter writing and information on local resources. Connect with our community in a supportive environment.
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Drawing Class: 3rd-5th Grade
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 3:30-5 p.m.
/ $150
/ $150 general
/ $135 members
This five-week drawing workshop series invites young artists to explore the basics of drawing in a fun, supportive environment. Through hands-on activities and guided practice, students will learn foundational techniques, including shading, perspective, and proportion.
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Live Music Happy Hour w/ Good!
Venicia Italian Restaurant
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
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Cinema Club
The Summitt
/ 4-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The Summitt will be hosting its next curated Cinema Club Screening with a double feature of Robot Dreams (Pablo Berger, 2023) and My First Film (Zia Anger, 2024).
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Knit & Sip at The Makers’ Space in McKinleyville!
The Makers’ Space
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
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Camp Chizzel
Adorni Center
/ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
/ $7 Drop-In
/ $4 Seniors
/ Free Members
Class incorporates dumbbells, medicine balls, kettle bells, stability tubing and bosu.
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Spoken Word and More
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
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Paul Beatie and Friends
The Boardroom, Ferndale
/ 6-8 p.m.
Music with your dinner.
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Reel Genius Trivia
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Join us for trivia every other week at the tap room with Reel Genius Trivia!
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Thumb Leader

Open Mic Comedy
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
“We’re in the basement, son.”
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The Siren’s Open Mic
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
“Our stage is open and our mic is on. Add your performance to our open mic.”
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The Quickie
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $5
/ 18+
Speed dating, Savage Henry-style. Hosted by Brandy Lara.
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Kaptain Kirk’s Kosmic Koncoction
Logger Bar
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
Back to destroy Blue Lake! Be prepared. There will be carnage. There might be naked people. It will be fun!
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G.O.A.T. Karaoke at The Goat
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Supportive atmosphere, over 55,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome.
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Magnificent Sanctuary Band
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
MSB brings the Jerry Garcia songbook to life with every performance.
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Business Casual’s Cowboys
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
Business Casual is a high-energy sketch trio originally from Los Angeles, currently based in Brooklyn. The group regularly appears at venues on both coasts, performing a brand of comedy that blends both sketch, improvisation, and clowning
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