Friday, Oct. 24

FRIDAY LOWDOWN: Too Many Haunted Things

Sure, Halloween isn’t until next Friday, but that hasn’t stopped the local spooks from clamoring for your fright dollar. A quick scan of your Lowdown listings below reveals a chilling number of seasonal scare-fests — including the return of some reliable ghouls: your Kinetic Haunted Lab of Horrors, your Scaregrounds. Did we mention we’re doing The Rocky Horror Show again? Details on all those things and more below.

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Scaregrounds
Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6:30-10:30 p.m. / $32 / $50 RIP / $32 General / $22 Child under 13 / $12 Grounds Only no haunt access
“Not one, not two, but THREE haunted mazes that will test the limits of your courage and send shivers down your spine.”
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Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors
Arcata Kinetic Lab / 7 p.m.-midnight / $15
Encounter the Lab’s unwanted “guests”—monstrous experiments, bizarre sculptures, creepy clowns and live creatures lurking in every shadow. Live music every night.
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Hall Of Horrors
Eureka Veterans Hall / 7-11 p.m. / $35 / $40 Adult Night (21+) 10/24 & 10/25 / $25 Early Bird (until 10/9)
“Produced by the Dark Council Productions, in collaboration with North Coast Repertory Theater and VFW Post 1872. Prepare to descend into a world of psychological horror, surreal environments, and theatrical chaos — all for a good cause.”
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Welcome to the Doll House: A Haunted House Experience
Mad River Grange / 7-10 p.m.
A portion of our outdoor sales will be donated to the Humboldt Domestic Violence Services!
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The Rocky Horror Show
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9:45 p.m. / $25 / 18+
Directed and choreographed by Alex Blouin, with music direction by David Powell, this brand-new staging features an all-local cast, a live band, and plenty of wild audience participation.
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Be Brave Bold Robot, A Banjo Makes 3
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8 p.m. / $10 / 21+
The band is known for its unique blend of folk pop with instruments like viola and banjo, characterized by Haakenson’s humorous, cleverly-worded lyrics and engaging, unconventional tunes.
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The Roadsters
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Based out of Southern Oregon, The Roadsters deliver unsurpassed quality for the eyes and the ears.
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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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Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Arcata / 2-6 p.m. / Free / $5 Corn Maze
At 819 Mad River Road. Tons of varieties of traditional Jack O’Lanterns, spectacular specialty types and delicious winter squash!
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Pumpkin Patch Pool Party
See Event Description / 4-7 p.m. / $15 Non-members / $10 Members
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Puff & Putt
High Tide Cannabis Lounge / 4-7 p.m. / 21+
The golf course won’t let you do this, but we will! light up and take a stab (or a stroke) at sinking a putt and you could win a prize!
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Green Spiral Farm Haunted Corn Maze
See Event Description / 5-10 p.m. / $12
“When the sun sets over Green Spiral Farm, the cornfield changes. By day, it’s a place of laughter and pumpkins — by night, it becomes a realm of shadows, fog, and things best left unseen.”
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October Skate Nights!
Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6:30-9 p.m.
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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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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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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The Roadsters
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Based out of Southern Oregon, The Roadsters deliver unsurpassed quality for the eyes and the ears.
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Heaven’s Taint
Logger Bar / 9-11 p.m. / Free / 21+
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CU Next … Friday
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / $10
Savage Henry’s LGBTQ Comedy Showcase.
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House Night Vol. 2
Havana / 9 p.m.-2 a.m. / 21+
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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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DJ Pachangero
Bear River Casino Resort / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+
DJ Pachangero brings the heat to The Thirsty Bear Lounge with Latin beats and nonstop energy for a night of dancing and celebration.
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