Tuesday, Aug. 18
TUESDAY LOWDOWN: Old Town’s Got Bands
The Siren’s Song Tavern turns up the volume with a triumvirate of acts Tuesday night. The festivities will be headlined by Pseudocrush (pictured), a “Denver alternative metal band specializing in insects,” we’re told. Report back.
Top Events!
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ORFEO (Italy, 2026) Encore Screening
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $10
“A decidedly original work of art that recalls the decadent opulence of Dario Argento but also the esoterism of Maya Deren or Kenneth Anger, ORFEO delves into the heart of cinema.” -Cineuropa
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Thumb Leader
Strange Meeting
The Basement
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
Nick Talvola (trumpet), Russ Thallheimer (saxophone), Alex Espe (keyboard/synth), lan Taylor (bass), and Shane Fox (drums) conspire to create spontaneous melodies, harmonies, and rhythms that evoke emotion, inspire imagination, and celebrate collaboration.
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Pseudocrush, Cheshire High, Amateur Cadaver
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ $5
Eclectic mix of metal and punk bands in Old Town.
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All Events!
TK and Kindergarten Open Enrollment
Trillium Charter
/ 9 a.m.
/ Free
Trillium Charter School is a no cost public school in Arcata for students in TK through 5th grade.
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Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ $7 Adults
/ $4 Senior
Come checkout the Adorni Center and the various classes that we have available Daily!
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Free Weekly Soundbath
Culture Shrooms
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Sound Bath with the Eesystem
Paradigm Healing
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $55
“Settle into our Energy Enhancement System as Jen Madrone guides you through a deeply relaxing sound bath surrounded by scalar wave technology and light therapy.”
FROZEN Auditions
United Congregational Christian Church
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
For the first time in forever, Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical is coming to Ferndale Rep.
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Nature Meditation
Redwood Roots Farm
/ 6:15-7:15 p.m.
/ $30 higher end sliding scale
/ $10 lower end sliding scale
Together, we’ll slow down, connect with the land, ourselves, and community—both human and more-than-human.
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Humboldt Cribbage Club
Eureka Moose Lodge
/ 6:15-9 p.m.
/ $8
“Experienced cribbage players join us for a six game cribbage tournament every Tuesday.”
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Boot Scoot with Contessa
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 6:30-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Contessa has been teaching line dancing all over the county for the past decade.
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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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Karaoke
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 8 p.m.
This is your chance.
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