Thursday, July 3
THURSDAY LOWDOWN: Fine. Unwrap Your Explode-y Presents Early, If You Must.
In this country, we have high value for instant gratification. So if you just can’t wait another day for your big, beautiful American kabooms then join your fellow impatient patriots in Fortuna Thursday night. As is custom, “the friendly city” will unwrap their colorful Independence Day gifts a day early at the annual Fortuna Fireworks Festival in Newburg Park, featuring barbecue, music, local vendors, multiple bounce houses and, yes, many fireworks.
Details on that and other less-red, white and blue Thursday to-dos in your Lowdown listings below.
Top Events!
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Fortuna Fireworks Festival
Newburg Park
/ 5:30 p.m.
Kids activities, a fireworks BBQ, lots of food and craft vendors, a huge dance party and at dark, Pyro Spectacular will put on an amazing firework show!
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Henderson Center Farmers’ Market
Henderson Center
/ 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
/ Free
Offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, bread, muffins, tamales, jam, nursery plants, and more.
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Youth Spray Paint Class: Session 2
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 2:30-4:30 p.m.
/ $245
/ $220.50 members
Interested in using spray paint but have no idea where to begin? This beginner class flattens the learning curve by giving you the tricks of the trade that typically take years to figure out.
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McKinleyville Farmers’ Market
Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ Free
The McKinleyville Certified Farmers’ Market offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, hot cacao and more!
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Live Music Happy Hour w/ Good!
Venicia Italian Restaurant
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
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ERV Community Art Night
Gene Lucas Community Center
/ 5-7 p.m.
/ Free
Bring your own project or find inspiration.
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Deckhands
The Boardroom, Ferndale
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Live music.
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DJ Josh Def3nder
Crisp Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
Neon glowing dance party.
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Karaoke
Westside Pizza, Arcata
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ Free All
With Travesty Entertainment.
Flaherty Film Seminar Screenings
The Summitt
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
This is an opportunity to join some particularly curated screenings and discussions for some truly rare finds in cinema!
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Trivia!
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Use your smarts to win brewery bucks!
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Daniel Nickerson
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Eureka
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt songster Daniel Nickerson descends on the Curtain in Myrtletown for another round of oldies, originals and good times.
Weekly Dart Tournament
The Lounge at North of Fourth
/ 6:30-10 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Everyone is welcome, beginners to advanced.
Arcata Comedy Night
Arcata Vets Hall
/ 7 p.m.
/ $5
“This well attended comedy night stands as the only brick wall backdrop available to local comedians, making it a hot spot for hot takes! Hosted by Legendary Local Comedian Pete Nelson.”
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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 Alley Cats
The Basement
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Sit back and listen to great Jazz played by some of the best musicians from around Humboldt County.
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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 59,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome.
/ Web site
Karaoke
Vista Del Mar
/ 9-11:59 p.m.
/ 21+
Treat Yourself Entertainment hosts.
Thumb Leader
Double Trouble
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $5
Two comedians, one stage.
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DJ Kreepeeo
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ Free
/ Free 21+
Dark wave, EBM, bump, industrial, post-punk.
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