Thursday, Jan. 29
THURSDAY LOWDOWN: Distract Your Brain With Some Smooth-Ass Jazz in Arcata
The world is a lot right now. Maybe what you need is to just make it all go away for an hour or so via the power of some hot, dextrous licks. Friends, look no further than the Arcata Playhouse on Thursday where the Adam Moezinia Trio will step up to be the numbing agent your soul thirsts for. Sample Adam’s noodling above — ahhh… — then find details on that show and other Thursday escapes in your Lowdown listings below.
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Adam Moezinia Trio
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7 p.m.
/ $20
Adam Moezinia moved to New York City in 2010 to study at Juilliard and has since then played with many greats in the jazz idiom including Cecile McLorin Salvant, Freddy Cole, George Coleman, Mike LeDonne and many others.
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Orbit Arts Sonic Showcase: Three Radio Plays from Pelican Bay
Dell’Arte International
/ 7:30-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Listen to three original audio pieces created by the 2025 Orbit Arts working theatre ensembles at Pelican Bay State Prison.
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Claire Bent Jazz Quintet
The Basement
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Soulful Jazz Vocalist Claire Bent bring her amazing Jazz ensemble to play song that will make you feel and get up and dance.
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All Events!
Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $7 Adult Drop in
/ $4 Senior Drop in
Drop in Fees are $7 for adults and $4 for seniors.
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Personal Canvas Banner Workshop
Phosphene
/ noon-3 p.m.
/ $85
/ 18+
Spend and evening with local artist Kelsey Owens creating a one of a kind personal banner.
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Line Dancing for All
HLOC’s The Space
/ 1:30-2:30 p.m.
/ $50
/ $10 per session
/ 21+
Tom Schrader invites you to exercise your body and brain while having fun learning the basic steps of line dancing.
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After-School Classes (3rd-5th)
Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 3:30-5 p.m.
/ $150
/ $135 members
Four-week drawing class series invites young artists to explore the basics of drawing in a fun, supportive environment.
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‘Ice Out Now’ Fundraiser
SpeakEasy
/ 4-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
For the rest of January, the Speakeasy will be donating 100% of profits to pro-immigrant causes in Minneapolis.
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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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Film Night
The Summitt
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Screening KPoP Demon Hunters (2025).
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Reel Genius Trivia Night
Humboldt Brews
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ Free
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Shanty Open Mic
The Shanty
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Chris Durant hosts this weekly mix mic (comedy, music, magic, poetry) in the world famous “Swan Room.”
Three Ring Thursdays
Arcata Veterans Memorial Building
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
Headlining burlesque this week is The Bella Bestia. Wanna test out a new act? Sign up for our open stage!
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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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Funk Jam Night
The Wild Hare Tavern
/ 8-11:45 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free 21+
Leo and the Gang will provide the back line.
Savage Henryoke
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
Travisty Entertainment hosts karaoke.
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Thumb Leader
Jeff Diehl Headlines the Club
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
Local joke slinger will be accompanied by locals Arnie Ellis, Michelle Simms, Jeff Fahey, Molly Blue and Peter Nielsen!
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Puppet Karaoke Party
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Sing a duet with your favorite sock puppet.
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Karaoke
Vista Del Mar
/ 9-11:59 p.m.
/ 21+
Treat Yourself Entertainment hosts.
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