Thursday, Aug. 27

THURSDAY LOWDOWN: The Rumba Madre in Arcata

Your Humboldt Thursday features a performance from punk/mariachi/Celtic band The Rumba Madre at the wild and free Moss Oak Commons in Arcata. Details on that and other fun in your Lowdown below.


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Carl Avery Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 4:30-6 p.m. / Free
Carl is a self-taught Yurok artist raised on the Hupa reservation who has spent nearly two decades painting murals and creating Native American art and prints rooted in nature, culture, and heritage.
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Martinis by the Bay
Wharfinger Building / 5-7 p.m. / $45 / $50 after August 20 / 21+
rings together 12 cocktail stations, 15 talented mixologists from the best bars and restaurants on the North Coast creating 15 of their signature cocktails, a mocktail station, beer, appetizers, barbequed oysters and more. Benefits Meals on Wheels.
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Cruz’n Eureka
Downtown and Old Town Eureka / 6-7 p.m. / Free spectators
Eureka’s annual celebration of classic cars. Thursday: Poker run! Friday: Old Town cruise! Saturday: Car show! Sunday: Burn out competition!
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The Rumba Madre
Moss Oak Commons / 6 p.m. / $10
High-energy musical project that collides punk rock urgency with the soul of Latin and world traditions like flamenco, mariachi, cumbia, or celtic music. Support from Something Wicked and Brain Dead Rejects.
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Irie Rockerz
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 7-10 p.m. / Free / 21+
Reggae night.
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CHIRLA Visits Humboldt
Cal Poly Humboldt / 8 a.m.-9 p.m. / Free
CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights) will be on campus to provide free legal services and educational presentations to members of the Cal Poly Humboldt community.
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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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End of Summer Plant Clearance Sale
Humboldt Botanical Garden / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / Free / $10 Adult, non-members / $7 Senior (65+) non-members
Includes CA native plants, shrubs, trees, perennials, succulents and houseplants.
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Flower U-Pick
See Event Description / noon-4 p.m.
The Brunner Family Farm’s flower u-pick is open for the season!
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Humboldt Dash & Splash Summer Fun Jump
Bayshore Mall / noon-8 p.m. / $20 / $10 HD&S members
Canine dock diving (jumping).
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Play With Clay Studio!
The Makers’ Space / 1:30-4:30 p.m. / $40
Make a reservation at The Makers’ Space at our new Play With Clay studio!
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Golden State Valkyries Watch Party
The Summitt / 5-7 p.m. / Free / 21+
WNBA night.
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Out 4 Business
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge / 5-7 p.m. / 21+
An LGBTQ+ Professionals Networking Mixer held the last Thursday of every month providing an open and welcoming environment for all people of the LGBTQ+ community as well as friends, allies, and business professionals who value diversity and inclusivity.
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Out 4 Business Mixer
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge / 5-7 p.m. / Free
A LGBTQ+ friendly business mixer to network and meet other local people and businesses!
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Dance Classes for The 2026 Humboldt Samba Parade with Maria Vanderhorst
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 5:30-7 p.m. / $17 / $150 whole series / 18+
Samba do Mar Humboldt and Samba da Alegria invite you to participate in the 40th ANNIVERSARY of The Humboldt Samba Parade at the North Country Fair.
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Vinyasa Studio
The Historic Eagle House / 6-7:15 p.m. / $15
Do some relaxing yoga in the beautiful Historic Eagle House studio.
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Wine & Design Series: Succulents
Old Growth Cellars / 6-8 p.m. / $40
Join us for August’s Wine & Design as we make wine glass or cocktail glass succulent terrariums.
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The Flying Oms
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Eureka / 6-9 p.m. / Free
“Funky-chic, elegant, Topanga Chamber Music!”
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Jeff Landon
Kaptain’s Quarters / 7 p.m. / Free
“Local legend Jeff Landon brings his blues sensibility, slide guitar skills, and New Orleans flavor.”
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Irie Rockerz
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 7-10 p.m. / Free / 21+
Reggae night.
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The Siren’s Open Mic
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 7:30 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
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8 p.m. / Free / 21+
Over 59,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome, supportive atmosphere.
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Jessica Grant
The Shanty / 8-9:30 p.m. / Free / 21+
A staple in the local scene who’s headlined nearly every venue and released a special “Kinda Sexy”.
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Josh Barnes’ Comedy Gameshow
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8 p.m. / $5
Josh Barnes’ puts together a series of trivia questions and comedians must answer then compete in improv games for the championship!
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