Wednesday, Oct. 29

WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: Jade Esteban Estrada in Arcata

Your Humboldt humpday could include some time with comedian and activist Jade Esteban Estrada, who will be collecting laughs at The Basement in Arcata. Details on that and other Wednesday happenings in your Lowdown below.


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Sci-Fi Night: The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) 90th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-9 p.m. / $6 / $10 Admission + Poster
Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive, not killed as previously believed. Dr. Frankenstein wants to get out of the evil experiment business, but when a mad scientist, Dr. Pretorius, kidnaps his wife, Dr. Frankenstein agrees to help him create a new creature.”
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Jade Esteban Estrada
The Basement / 7 p.m. / $20 / $15 Advance / 21+
Jade Esteban Estrada is an American singer, actor, stand-up comedian, journalist and human rights activist. Out Magazine called him “the first gay Latin star.”
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Monster Mash Block Party
Ferndale / 5-8 a.m. / Free
Get ready to dance the night away at Ferndale Frightfully Fun’s Monster Mash Block Party—a Halloween celebration that turns Main Street into one big, spirited bash!
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Chair Yoga with Ali McCall
Om Shala Yoga / 10:30-11:45 a.m. / $25 sliding scale / $15 sliding scale
Enjoy the ease of movement as you get stronger and more limber through chair yoga!
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Unity Day
St. Vincent de Paul Free Dining Facility / 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free
Come rain or shine, local agencies will be providing information to assist folks with getting needed resources as we move into the holiday season.
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Senior Ballet (65+) Classes!
Trillium Dance Studio / 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. / $16 / 18+
A ballet class specifically designed for older adults, focusing on gentle ballet movements that improve flexibility, balance, strength & coordination, with low-impact modifications to fit the needs of each student.
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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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US Women’s Soccer
The Summitt / 5-9 p.m. / Free / 21+
United States WNT vs. New Zealand WNT.
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My Best Lecture: Adolfo Soberanis
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building / 5:15-6:30 p.m. / Free
Join Cal Poly Humboldt’s College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences for the first event in their new My Best Lecture series, with speakers selected through nominations by the campus community.
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Power Behind the Redwood Curtain: A History of Electric Transmission and Natural Gas Infrastructure in Humboldt County with Schatz Center Director Arne Jacobson
Cal Poly Humboldt / 5:30-7 p.m. / Free
Arne Jacobson will discuss his new report, Power Behind the Redwood Curtain: A History of Electric Transmission and Natural Gas Infrastructure in Humboldt County.
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Open Mic
Froth / 5:30 p.m. / Free
“With our very own House PA system, we also provide a guitar, bass, and keyboard!”
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Comedy Karasmokey
Crisp Lounge / 6 p.m. / $5 / 18+
Karafun Selection, you can check on their website to see if they have your song!
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Karaoke Night With Travisty Entertainment!
Double D Steak / 6-9 p.m. / Free / 18+
“Bring your friends, grab some delicious food, and sing your heart out!”
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Queer Night: Dr. Frank N Furter’s Time Warp
SpeakEasy / 7-10 p.m. / Free / 21+
DJ Tim Brown. Dress to shock and sparkle!
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Open Mic Night
Kaptain’s Quarters / 7 p.m. / Free
Come one, come all to showcase your talents on the stage at Kaptain’s Quarters!
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Karaoke
Froth / 7 p.m. / Free
With access to thousands of songs via our Karaoke host, you could be the STAR of the night!
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Adult Heels Classes
Trillium Dance Studio / 7:30-8:30 p.m. / $16 / 18+
Our Heels class is a mixed-level Jazz fusion class designed to help new and returning dancers develop balance, coordination, and fluidity while feeling comfortable and empowered in heels.
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Karaoke
Central Station / 8-11:59 p.m. / Free / 21+
They will allow you to sing here.
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Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9-11 p.m. / Free
“Longest running comedy open mic in Humboldt County.”
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