Friday, May 16
FRIDAY LOWDOWN: Aussie Folk-Pop Star Set to Charm Arcata
Living in Humboldt, we’d venture to say we get to hear fewer accents, day-to-day, than people who live in more populated areas. Sometimes accents are nice to be around. This was the first weird thought that popped into our head as we were listening to the music of Australian singer/songwriter Ziggy Alberts, who will look to soothe ears gathered at the Arcata Theatre Lounge on Friday night. Maybe we need to take a trip soon.
Anyway, whether you’re an accent-craving weirdo like us or not, you can sample Alberts’ lyrical sincerity in the clip above and/or scroll your Lowdown listings below to help plan your Humboldt Friday. -AG
Top Events!
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Ziggy Alberts
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 7-11:59 p.m.
/ $35
Ziggy Alberts is no stranger to success, having built a dedicated global following through a combination of steadfast touring, captivating songwriting, and an independent ethos that has seen him thrive without the backing of a major label.
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Urinetown
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ $20 Adults
/ $18 Seniors/Students
“With biting satire, catchy tunes, and a storyline that’s both absurd and all-too-relevant, Urinetown takes audiences on a hilarious ride through a dystopian world where water is scarce and even a bathroom break comes at a cost.”
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Friend of the Devlin
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $15
Locals Friend of the Devlin will be joined for one night by Greg Douglas, guitarist of Steve Miller.
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HisPanic! at the Disco, Rat Girl
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding - notaflof
/ 21+
GothiCumbia Night!
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All Events!
Big Flat Jamboree
See Event Description
/ noon-11:59 p.m.
/ $15
/ $15 River Race
The Jamboree features music by Irei Rockerz, a river race, an open mic, food booths, ax throwing, vendors and more!
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Stone-Wrapping Workshop
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/ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
/ $45
This class focuses on teaching the basics of Basket-Wrapping, so that you can tackle and accomplish a fully finished wire-wrapped stone pendant!
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Fortuna Library Free Movie Night
Fortuna Library
/ 5:30-7:15 p.m.
/ Free
Enjoy a free movie on the library’s big screen! We will be showing a PG film based on a hit children’s book series by Dav Pilkey. Popcorn will be provided!
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Live Music with Piet Dalmolen
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Live Music in the Beer Garden.
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SoHum Girls Band
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
What can you do with drums, bass, guitar, keys, sax, flute and 4 voices?….anything you want!
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Mario Kart
See Event Description
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ 21+
Come to the High Tide Lounge this Friday night to compete against friends and neighbors in everyone’s favorite plucky plumber piloted kart game; Mario Kart!
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Live Music w/ The Dinner Service
Venicia Italian Restaurant
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
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McKinleyville Arts Night
McKinleyville Business Dist.
/ 6-8 p.m.
Celebration of arts, food and fun in McKinleyville held the third Friday of each month.
Queer Mixer & WNBA Season Kickoff
The Summitt
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
ALL Folx Welcome!
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Eureka Skate Night
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
/ $6 Adults
/ $5 Youth
“Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night?? Come on down to Skate Night at the Eureka Municipal Auditorium!”
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Game Night
Crisp Lounge
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“scrabble, uno, jenga, rock em sock em robots, sorry!, Weed the game, yahtzee, cards against humanity, and more!”
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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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Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Local comedians perform 10-minute sets.
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Art Expo
RampArt Skatepark
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
An indoor art market featuring a variety of local artists (live art, graffiti, graphic design).
Mosaic Vocal Ensemble: Love Is a Sickness
Christ Episcopal Church Eureka
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $20 Everyone
Following their acclaimed debut, Mosaic Vocal Ensemble returns with Love is a Sickness — a playful, poignant, and wide-ranging concert exploring love in all its complexity.
Dennis Jones Band
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
After opening for greats such as Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, George Thorogood, and Tinsley Ellis, Dennis Jones is taking his band out on a headlining tour!
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The Trestle Trio
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
“Backwoods Skunk Jazz!”
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DJ L Boogie
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
“Come get down.”
Thumb Leader
Elena German’s 30!
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ $10
Our resident broken hearted karaoke DJ and future award winning voice actor enters the local Hall of Fame.
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Mojo Rockers
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Get ready for classic hits with Mojo Rockers at the Thirsty Bear Lounge at Bear River Casino Resort.
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
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