Thursday, March 6
THURSDAY LOWDOWN: Yoga is About ‘Liberation, Not Lululemon’
The Zero to Fierce Festival at the Arcata Playhouse kicks into high gear Thursday night with a couple of shows of note. First, Mayuri Bhandari presents her one-woman dramedy The Anti Yogi, which satirizes the way yoga has come to be perceived and practiced in the West. (Check out a preview above.) Then, before her weekend with Beats Antique at the Eagle House, renowned belly dancer Zoe Jakes leads a troupe of movement artists as part of The Serpentine Storytellers.
Details on both those shows and more in your Thursday Lowdown below. -AG
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Logger Legends, Liars and Lookers
Logger Bar
/ 6 p.m.
/ $23
/ 21+
“A family reunion in the bar gone horribly wrong. Secrets, ghosts, songs, whiskey, legends, liars, lookers, politics and the past creates an elixir found only at the Logger. A small town comes face to face with itself.”
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The Anti Yogi
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $20
A “yogi” is not a skinny woman in Lululemon, but someone who renounces worldly life in pursuit of truth. Embark on a journey with Mayuri and the Goddess of Death, Kali, as they investigate absurdities of Western Yoga culture. Part of Zero to Fierce Festival.
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The Serpentine Storytellers
Arcata Playhouse
/ 9 p.m.
/ $20
Zoe Jakes directs a talented cast of artists, Pixie Fordtears, Theresa Wong and Humboldt locals Tani Sebro and Rachel Noel, in a journey that asks the audience to transcend the thinking mind and allow feelings to lead the way. Part of Zero to Fierce Festival.
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All Events!
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. Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a one of a kind experience. Routines feature interval training sessions with fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt your body.
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Meet Your Body Movement Class
HLOC’s The Space
/ 10-11 a.m.
/ $10
Do you have pain, discomfort, or limited mobility? Discover how your body’s habits are affecting your daily movements.
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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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On the Move Group Physical Therapy Exercise Class
HLOC’s The Space
/ 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
/ $10
On the Move was developed by physical therapists at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Lunch Box: The Creative Process
Arcata Playhouse
/ noon-1 p.m.
/ $10
Meet the amazing women who’ve come to perform at this year’s 02F Festival, and learn about their creative process.
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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.
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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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Line Dancing Class
HLOC’s The Space
/ 1:30-2:30 p.m.
/ $10
Exercise your body and brain at the same time. Let’s have fun learning the basic steps of line dancing. There’ll be a little bit of country and old favorites to get you going.
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Live Music Happy Hour w/ Good!
Venicia Italian Restaurant
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
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Blue Lake Union Elementary School Multicultural Festival
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/ 5-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Blue Lake Union Elementary School is excited to host their 2nd annual Multicultural Festival. This free family event will include live performances and informational booths to celebrate different cultures and heritage.
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. Class features a great warm-up to start the class off right followed by a fabulous cool down to end the session.
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Splits & Increases
Humboldt County Department of Agriculture
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
This month’s event will feature Rachael Riggs, who will be diving into the fascinating topic of Hive Splits and Increases.
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Trivia!
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Use your smarts to win brewery bucks!
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2025 North Coast Poker Championship
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 6 p.m.
/ 21+
Two weeks of high-stakes action, where players will go head-to-head for massive prize pools and the prestigious championship title.
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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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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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Thumb Leader
Salina Johnson and Sabrina Kae headline the Club
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
Hosts of the “Off the Hook” headline a night of comedy.
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Throw’em Back Thursday with DJ Statik
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
DJ Statik has made a name for himself in Humboldt as one of the best wedding and party DJs. If you’ve been out and about, there’s no way you haven’t seen this guy perform.
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