Friday, Aug. 21

FRIDAY LOWDOWN: Just a Giant Flaming Octopus

Humboldt Made’s Friday Night Market festivities make the move from Old Town to the Arcata Plaza for the next few weeks. And they’re not messing around. The first edition will feature an appearance from El Pulpo Magnifico, the locally born mega metal octopus best known for its Burning Man exploits. More details on that spectacle here, and more Friday happenings in your Lowdown listings below.


Top Events!
(Look ahead!)

Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett Tribute Concert
Arcata Playhouse / 8-10 a.m. / $20
Featuring Brad Curtis with RLA and Gary Lewis.
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Arcata Friday Night Market
Arcata Plaza / 5 p.m.
Special guest: El Pulpo Magnifico. Music by The Undercovers. Local food and drinks, Humboldt Made vendors, artists, nonprofits and local businesses to the Plaza, along with a different theme and a few surprises.
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Ticket to Ride
The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+
A night full of all your favorite Beatles tunes, played by a live band!
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Blue Rhythm Revue
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Blue Rhythm Revue is one of Humboldt’s premier party bands, and has been for over a decade.
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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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Flower Farm U-Pick
See Event Description / noon-5 p.m. / $20
Come enjoy a beautiful summer day at Brunner Family Farm in Fieldbrook!
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Buddy Reed
Oak Deli and Brewery / 1-3 p.m.
Great lunch, great micro brews, and blues with Buddy.
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Golden State Valkyries Watch Party
The Summitt / 4:30-8 p.m. / Free / 21+
WNBA!
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Friday Night Market Kick Off VIP Party
Plaza View Banquet Room / 5-10 p.m. / $40 / 21+
Inside the VIP room, you’ll have access to special food & drink and the bird’s-eye view of the 28-foot flame-throwing kinetic art sculpture.
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Paint and Pour
Fieldbrook Winery / 5:30-7:30 p.m. / $40
Join The Makers’ Space and Fieldbrook Winery for a relaxing evening of pottery painting, local music, and great wine!
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Arcata Friday Night Market Free Bike Valet
Arcata Plaza / 5:30-10 p.m. / Free
Check in your bike with the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities (CRTP).
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Honky Tonk Friday
Logger Bar / 6-9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Stop on by Blue Lake’s favorite watering hole for a Friday night round of honky tonk tunes and two step dancing with the Cowtown Sound and friends!
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McKinleyville Arts Night
McKinleyville Business Dist. / 6-8 p.m.
Celebration of arts, food and fun in McKinleyville held the third Friday of each month.
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Reel Genius Trivia
The Historic Eagle House / 6-8 p.m. / Free
Play some trivia in The Historic Eagle House’s beautiful ballroom!
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Speed Dating Ages 28-45ish
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge / 6-8:30 p.m. / $24.25 / 21+
Skip the apps and meet people in real life at The Connection Club.
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The Connection Club
The Historic Eagle House / 6-8:30 p.m. / $25 / 21+
Get out from behind your screens and come meet some people in real life!
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The Melange
See Event Description / 6-8 p.m. / Free
High energy ‘80s inspired rock!
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The Flying Oms
Papa Wheelies Pub / 6-9 p.m. / Free
“Funky-chic, elegant, Topanga Chamber Music!”
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August Skate Nights!
Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6:30-9 p.m.
Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night?
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Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-10 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her.
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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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Chadhurst Sharpe and Logan Escobar
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8 p.m. / $10
Two of the best comedians from Eugene.
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Blue Rhythm Revue
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Blue Rhythm Revue is one of Humboldt’s premier party bands, and has been for over a decade.
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The Mojo Rockers
Bear River Casino Resort / 8 p.m.-midnight / Free
Dance to the best in blues rock and classic hits.
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Queer Karaoke
The Summitt / 8:30-11:30 p.m. / Free / 21+
Get your song ready and take the mic right after the Valkyries game and sing your heart out. Hosted by Dr. Calimari.
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Zach Alder
Kaptain’s Quarters / 8:30 p.m. / Free
Soulful bluesy ballads.
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Redwood Revolution, Evergreen, Halfwing
The Shanty / 9-11:30 p.m. / Free / 21+
Live local rock.
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DJ PerilNormal
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
Danceable new wave, no wave, and things in-between.
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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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