Wednesday, Sept. 17

WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: ‘00s Hip Hop Hits in Blue Lake
Your Humboldt humpday can be extra booty-full should you set coordinates for Blue Lake Casino where early ‘00s hip hop hitmakers Ying Yang Twins are set to drop “Salt Shaker,” “Wait (The Whisper Song),” “Shake,” and “Badd” into assembled ears. The night also features Bubba Sparxxx of “Ugly” and “Ms. New Booty” fame.
Details on that show and others in your Lowdown below.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)

Nahko & Medicine for the People
Mateel Community Center
/ 7 p.m.
For the first time ever, Nahko is bringing the powerful songs from his 2020 album Take Your Power Back to the stage, live and in full spirit!
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Ying Yang Twins & Bubba Sparxxx
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ $57 Day Of Show
/ $47 Advance
/ 21+
The Ying Yang Twins are an American hip-hop duo consisting of Kaine and D-Roc. The group debuted in 2000 and rose to mainstream popularity in 2003 collaborating with Britney Spears and Lil Jon.
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All Events!

Live Music Happy Hour w/ Good!
Venicia Italian Restaurant
/ 4-6 p.m.
/ Free
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Dogbone
Larrupin Cafe
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
Feral jazz.
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Sci-Fi Night: The Fifth Element (1997)
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $6
/ $10 Admission + Poster
In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.
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Comedy Karasmokey
Crisp Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ 18+
Comedy karaoke night. 420 only, no alcohol.
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Trivia Night
The Basement
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Gather your friends, form a team of four, and get ready to battle it out on the first and third Wednesday of each month with an exciting and wide variety of trivia topics.
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WNBA Playoffs
The Summitt
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Valkyries vs. Lynx!
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Open Mic
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
Come showcase your talents on stage at KQ every Wednesday! Hosted by Trip!
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HTV Humboldt Music Television nights
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Wednesday screenings in the spirit of MTV’s Golden Age, but all local music.
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(CANCELED) Nahko & Medicine for the People
Humboldt Brews
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $49.95
/ $99.95 VIP
/ $39.95 adv.
/ 21+
(UPDATE: HumBrews has announced this show is canceled.) Nahko has crafted an all-new show, filled with heart, empowerment, and high vibes.
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DJ Statik & DJ D’Vinity
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
If you’re planning on coming out to the Sapphire Palace to enjoy a night of music from Ying Yang Twins and Bubba Sparxxx, then you are in for yet ANOTHER musical treat! Popular party DJs Statik and D’Vinity will be hosting a Hip-Hop/R&B after-party.
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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 Mikey
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 9-11 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt’s Longest Running Comedy Open Mic.
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