Thursday, April 2
THURSDAY LOWDOWN: Arcata Arts Institute Students Would Like to Teach You Something About WWI and They’re Prepared to Sing It For You
Not bad! We invite you to take a scroll down the ol’ Lowdown, where you’ll find an above average Thursday, in our Humboldt opinion.
One li’l but of human energy we’d like to highlight: Thursday night sees the opening of the annual Arcata Arts Institute production, which, this year, happens to be The Hello Girls. The musical tells the true story of women who took on the role of switchboard operators during World War I.
What’s it like to be a high schooler in 2026 and to attempt to portray pioneering women who lived over 100 years ago? Well, luckily AAI student Ilana Maclay dropped by KSLG last week to clue us all in. Listen to that exchange below and/or keep scrolling for full details on the show and other Thursday delights in your Lowdown listings farther down.
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The Hello Girls
Arcata High School
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
/ $15
/ $12 students/seniors
This year AAI theatre presents THE HELLO GIRLS, the true story of the first women’s Army Signal Corps, the female switchboard operators of Word War I.
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Thumb Leader
A Reason to Listen April 2026 Show
Septentrio Winery
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt’s longest-running live poetry event. This month we’ll be hosting an informal open mike around the outdoor campfires.
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Allison, Cardenas, & Nash
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8-10:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ $15 students/seniors
NYC bassist Ben Allison has been a Redwood Jazz Alliance audience fave since he first rocked Fulkerson Recital Hall at the helm of his group “Man Size Safe” back in 2009.
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OLLI Class: The Breath of Life
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/ 10:30 a.m.-noon
/ $65
/ $90 Non-OLLI Members
/ 18+
Explore the art of breathwork through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) class: The Breath of Life with instructor Dr. Joshua Frye.
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Pints for Nonprofits
The Pub
/ 4-9 p.m.
Benefitting Godwit Days.
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Pints for Non Profits
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
Benefitting Humboldt Mediation Services.
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Taco Thursdays at OGC with El Sanchicon ursday
Old Growth Cellars
/ 5:30 p.m.
/ Free
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Arcata Chamber Mixer
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/ 5:30-7 p.m.
Join us for a Chamber mixer at the wonderful office of the North Coast Rape Crisis Team!
Arcata Chamber Mixer
See Event Description
/ 5:30-7 p.m.
Join us for a Mixer at the North Coast Rape Crisis Team office!
Vinyasa Studio
The Historic Eagle House
/ 6-7:15 p.m.
/ $20
Led by Kati with enchantment yoga to share the magic of yoga with you.
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Introduction to Zen Buddhism for Youth / Young Adults
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/ 6:30-8 p.m.
In partnership with the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Arcata Zen Group will be hosting an Introduction to Zen Buddhism course led by current head teacher: Gene Bush.
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Shanty Open Mic
The Shanty
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Mix mic for comedy, music, spoken word and more.
EHS Players: Peter & the Starcatcher
Eureka High School Auditorium
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 Students
“This play is a fast-paced, wildly imaginative adventure that flips the Peter Pan legend on its head.”
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The Siren’s Open Mic
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
“Our stage is open and our mic is on. Add your performance to our open mic.”
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G.O.A.T. Karaoke at The Goat
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Over 59,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome, supportive atmosphere.
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Karaoke
Vista Del Mar
/ 9-11:59 p.m.
/ 21+
Treat Yourself Entertainment hosts.
Throw’em Back Thursday
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
DJ Statik has made a name for himself in Humboldt as one of the best wedding and party DJs.
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