Friday, Aug. 28
FRIDAY LOWDOWN: Where the Bands Are
Quite a few live music options out there in Humboldt this Friday. Give your Lowdown a scroll, people! One option we’ll highlight: Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends headlines a night of bands at The Siren Song Tavern. Sample their sound above then find more details below.
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Cruz’n Eureka
Downtown and Old Town Eureka
/ noon-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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Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends, The Null, Lady in Waiting
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
“Smart, heavy rock for freaks, nerds, and outcasts that matches arena-rock bombast with indie-punk critical thinking.”
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Heaven’s Taint, Berk and the Jerx and Pertroleum Apes
The Shanty
/ 9-11:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Local punk.
Crunk Funk
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
Humboldt’s crunkest funk quartet, Crunk Funk is a high-energy Hammond B-3 organ funk odyssey featuring members of Diggin Dirt and Object Heavy.
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Arcane Artists: Dangerous Desires
RampArt Skatepark
/ 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
/ $15
/ $50 Door VIP
/ $35 Presale VIP
/ $30 door GA
/ 21+
Break out your masks and outfits inspired by the creatures of the night at this naughty masquerade. We are bringing star DJ & producer, CARTER CRUISE to headline this nocturnal affair.
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All Events!
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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US Forest Service Wildland Fire Recruitment Event
See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ Free
/ 18+
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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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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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Blues Lunch with Buddy Reed
Oak Deli and Brewery
/ 1-3 p.m.
Low down dirty blues.
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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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Afghan Cuisine
Alchemy Distillery
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
“Chef Maria grew up in Karachi, India. Many Afghans migrated there, bringing their culture and recipes with them.”
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Margaret Kellermann: Journal Keeper’s Alphabet
See Event Description
/ 4-5 p.m.
/ Free
She’ll sign her three most recent books: Journal Keeper’s Alphabet; Annie California Book One; and Annie California and the Nectarine Grove.
Tarot Salon
See Event Description
/ 4:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $25
The market is free and open to all!
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Queer Networking Mixer & Trey’s Trivia Night Volume III
The Summitt
/ 5:30-7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Looking to expand your radius, talk shop, or find your next favorite human?
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Arcata Friday Night Market Free Bike Valet
Arcata Plaza
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Check in your bike with the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities (CRTP).
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The Flying Oms
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
“Funky-chic, elegant, Topanga Chamber Music!”
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Inner/Outer Nature
See Event Description
/ 6-8 p.m.
Oil paintings by Kathryn Selleck.
The Blue 2
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Guitar, harmonica, and vocals from this duet playing popular blues tunes for a crowd.
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Buddy Reed and th’ Rip it Ups
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 6-8 p.m.
Low down dirty blues.
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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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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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Layla Dias
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 7-9:30 p.m.
/ Free
Free and all ages are welcome to join in on the fun.
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IllumiNature
Carlson Park
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Playhouse Arts invites you to step into IllumiNature, a twilight spectacle from Playhouse Arts transforming the trails of Carlson Park into a magical journey of light, art, and imagination.
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Thumb Leader
Derek Sheen
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
Youve heard him on Sirius XM, Amazon Prime, and he has a brand new special “Unrelatable” on Blonde Medicine Records He has toured with Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Janeane Garofalo and more!
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Live Roller Derby
The Summitt
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
WFTDA Rose City Roller Derby’s Hometown Throwdown
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Elderberry Rust Stringband
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Rocking blue grass, old time, and a variety of musical gems!
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(CANCELLED) Bikini Trill, Jon Wiilde
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
Nocheo l Latin Infusion
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $10
/ $5 Advance
/ 18+
“The Ultimate Latin Party Experience.”
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Big Mood: Queer Night
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding - notaflof
/ 21+
Front Room Dance Party hosted by Pandemonium Jones.
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Big Mood Queer Night
Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Resident DJ Pandemonium Jones percolates the dancefloor with sassy rap, global disco, weird pop, electronica, and The Cranberries.
DJ Pachanguero
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
DJ Pachanguero is our resident Latin DJ and has been so for quite some time.
/ Web site
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