Friday, Nov. 7
FRIDAY LOWDOWN: SNL Alum Forced to Cancel Weekend Blue Lake Casino Performances Due to Flight Problems; 18-Year-Old Guitar Whiz To Shred in Arcata
Jon Lovitz, we hardly knew thee.
Just when you probably could’ve used a laugh, we at the Outpost sadly must inform you that comedian and actor Jon Lovitz will not be performing either Friday or Saturday at Blue Lake Casino as scheduled. Late Thursday, we received an email from the casino that the Saturday Night Live star had to cancel his trip to Humboldt due to “flight issues” — we hear those are going around.
So, no live Lovitz. Womp womp. But! If you’d still like some of his wit and wisdom in your life, we will direct your ears to the audio player below. Earlier this week, when the world was functioning slightly better, Lovitz called into KHUM Radio for an exclusive chat with DJ Toby about the upcoming trip that ended up falling apart. As consolation, you can tune into that now-curious piece of historic audio below.
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Moving on: For those of you who were counting on Lovitz-led laughs to enhance your weekend, we invite you to scroll the Lowdown below to help you with your backup plans. One other Friday show we’ll highlight: HumBrews will host some rather extraordinary up-and-coming talent in the form 18-year-old Mendocino County native and guitar virtuoso Bella Rayne. Drawing influence from the Grateful Dead, she’s already shared the stage with Melvin Seals and JGB. We invite you to sample her shredding below:
And wouldn’t you know it, we just so happen to have another radio interview relevant to today to share with y’all. Earlier this week, Rayne gabbed it up with KWPT The Point’s Chuck Rogers about her musical background and her upcoming HumBrews gig. Tune into that chat below and find full details on that show and other joys in your Lowdown listings farther down.
Top Events!
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Fig Twig Holiday Market
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 4-9 p.m.
/ $5
Kick off you holiday shopping season while supporting your local makers and artists with family and friends.
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Beer and Peanuts 2025
Eureka Woman’s Club
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ $15
The Humboldt Harmonaires, Humboldt county’s barber shop choir, is proud to present our annual fall concert.
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Jeffrey Foucault
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $22
/ $20 Playhouse Fans
“In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power.”
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Festa do Samba!
The Historic Eagle House
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ $20 Sliding Scale
Join us for an electrifying evening as Samba do Mar Humboldt, Samba Floresta and Samba da Alegria celebrate the music and dance of Brazil.
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One Night Stand Country Band
Logger Bar
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
A night alt and vintage country music.
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(CANCELLED) Jon Lovitz
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ $70 Premium
/ $50 Gold
/ $40 Silver
/ $30 Bronze
/ 21+
UPDATE, NOV. 6: From Blue Lake Casino: “Sadly, Jon Lovitz had to cancel his performances this weekend due to flight issues.”
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Jeremiah Coughlan
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $10
“A comedian who physically resembles what would happen if Chris Farley ate Bob Ross. His stage presence embodies some of the same traits.”
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Bella Rayne, Free Limitless Energy
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $18
/ $15 Advance
/ 21+
18-year-old, self-taught guitar phenom from Mendocino plays Grateful Dead, Psychedelic Southern Rock, 90s grunge, and a little bluegrass.
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All Events!
5th Annual: Redwood Coast Region Economic Development Summit
See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $135
/ $150 General Admission (09/01)
/ $135 Earlybird Registration (05/05)
Join business owners, community leaders, and economic developers from across the Redwood Coast for the 2025 Economic Development Summit.
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Adult Intermediate Ballet Classes
Trillium Dance Studio
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ $16
Intermediate Ballet is for those with experience in ballet training who understand dance vocabulary, can learn movement at a quick pace & apply corrections.
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Live Women’s Sports at The Summitt!
The Summitt
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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NWSL Quarterfinals at The Summitt
The Summitt
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Gumbo Blues Groove and Jam
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 5-9:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Join us This Friday Night for Gumbo Blues Grooves and Jam.
Free Yoga Class
Humboldt Yoga
/ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
/ Free
Free member appreciation class.
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November Double Feature: Celebrate and Learn with Our Bee Community!
Humboldt County Department of Agriculture
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
We’re excited to bring you a special “double feature” this November, blending in-person camaraderie with virtual exploration of bee history.
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Happy Hour Comedy Hour
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 6-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Local comedians perform 10-minute sets.
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Mario Kart
High Tide Cannabis Lounge
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ 21+
“You gotta admit, the game has a-peel.”
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Live Music w/ The Dinner Service
Venicia Italian Restaurant
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
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Compost Mountain Boys
Fieldbrook Country Kitchen
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
Local bluegrass night.
Language Exchange Meetup
Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 6-8 p.m.
Speak your native language! Teach someone a language!
Workshop: Chainmaille
Phosphene
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $90
/ 18+
Learn the basics of chainmaile with metalsmith April Sandoval.
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Floral Pumpkins with Misty Mountain Flora
The Makers’ Space
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $55
/ 18+
Celebrate the beauty of fall with a creative evening led by local florist Marcia of Misty Mountain Flora! Using pumpkins and locally grown, preserved flowers, you’ll design your own one-of-a-kind floral pumpkin centerpiece.
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Favorite Fungi: Meet the Parasites and Slimes
Cal Poly Humboldt Natural History Museum
/ 6:30-8 p.m.
Get ready for a wild, gooey, and slightly creepy trip into the fungal underworld.
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Adult Hip Hop Classes
Trillium Dance Studio
/ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
/ $16
/ 18+
This class is designed for all skill levels, whether you’re a beginner or have some experience.
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Deep Release Sound Journey
See Event Description
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $55
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November Skate Nights!
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
/ $6 Adults
/ $5 Youth
“Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night?? Skate!”
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Arcata’s Got Talent 5
Arcata High School
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 Students and Seniors
his incredible showcase features students and faculty displaying their talents.
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GETTING DARK: Three One-Act Comedies by Daniel Lehman
Exit Theatre
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ $20
/ $25 I Support the Arts
/ $15 I Need a Discount
“Is He Sick?,” “This Is My Spot!,” and “The Stump” written by Arcata playwright Daniel Lehman, directed by Wendy Butler featuring Amadeus Garcia Brown, Larry Crist, Kimberly Haile, Victor Howard, Heather Petersteiner and James Wright.
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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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Antigone
Gist Hall, HSU
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $13
/ $11 Children/Students
/ Free Cal Poly Students with ID
“Written almost 2,500 years ago in the 5th century B.C.E. by the playwright Sophocles, “Antigone” still resonates today.”
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The Cowtown Sound
Riverwood Inn
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
The Cowtown Sound is a five piece band that plays a unique style of movement music they call “ska-boogie,” led by singer/songwriter/drummer Daniel Nickerson.
Soul Trip
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Soul Trip revives classic blues tunes from the 50s, funky soulful rhythms from the 60s, classic rock anthems from the 70s, and gritty songs from the 90s.
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The Four Piece Band
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Featuring local musicians David Childers, Doug Marcum, Tim Claasen, and Wes Conley.
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Thankfully Queer Late Night Lounge at The Summitt
The Summitt
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
Reggae Lounge
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding - notaflof
/ 21+
Selectors DEAF EYE & ABBA ROOTS lively up Richards’ Goat front room. Join us for the choicest soulful vinyl vibrations all night.
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Chad Bushnell
Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Chad Bushnell takes the stage with his authentic country sound, offering a night of toe-tapping tunes and heartfelt melodies at The Thirsty Bear Lounge.
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College Night
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $10
/ $5 Advance
/ 18+
College Night with Nips, KRTMS and RUNITBAK.
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