Friday, June 26

FRIDAY LOWDOWN: Sawyer Hendricks! Friday Night Market! Chad Opitz! More!

Longtime viewers of The Voice may recognize Sawyer Hendricks, who strummed his way to the top to claim Season 8 back in 2015. Catch him tonight at the Arcata Playhouse. Details on that and other Friday joys in your Lowdown below.


Top Events!
(Look ahead!)

Ten Mile Creek Revival
Black Oak Ranch / 8 a.m. / $330 / $125 Youth (12-17) / Free Kids Under 12
Ten Mile Creek Revival carries on the legacy of the beloved Kate Wolf Music Festival, with live music, creekside camping, Kidz-Landia, local food and craft vendors, and a welcoming festival community.
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Eureka Friday Night Market
Old Town Eureka / 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Featuring the best of Humboldt showcasing local makers, food vendors, performance artists, live music and more.
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Humboldt Crabs vs. Marysville Giants
Arcata Ball Park / 7 p.m. / $10 / $5 kids 3-12
Root for your hometown heroes as they whoop up on inferior competition.
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B. Swizlo’s Mystery Lounge
Eureka Theater / 7:30 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+
Led by B. Swizlo of Object Heavy, the night features live jazz, early funk, and Humboldt hip hop with emcees Eli Fowler, Nac One, and Flo J Simpson.
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Sawyer Fredericks
Arcata Playhouse / 7:30 p.m. / $20 / $18 Playhouse Fans
He gained national recognition at 16 when he won Season 8 of The Voice, captivating audiences with his soulful performances.
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The Music Man
Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 7:30-9 p.m. / $22 / $20 Students / Seniors / $18 Group Rate (10 or more tickets)
Beloved musical brings big musical numbers, small-town comedy, barbershop harmony, and a joyful celebration of community to the FRT stage.
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Chad Opitz
Savage Henry Comedy Club / 8 p.m. / $15
Voice actor, regular actor, movie enthusiast and comedian extraordinaire Chad Opitz returns to the club!!
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Mary Jane The Musical 2: The Grandson
Dell’Arte / 8 p.m. / $25 / $20 students/seniors
The sequel to a Humboldt classic! William English III stars as Billy Jane who inherited the SoHum land where his grandma, Mary Jane, started her “back to the land” grow in the late ‘60s.
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Kitchen Dwellers, Water Tower
Humboldt Brews / 8:30 p.m. / $31 / $26 Advance / 21+
“Progressive roots music, blending bluegrass, folk, and psychedelic grit into a sound as expansive as their Montana home.”
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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.
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All Events!

Basketball Jones Hoop Camps in Miranda
South Fork High School / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. / $275
Join us for the same energy and positivity that Gene “Geno” Cotter brought to the South Fork courts as both a player and a coach.
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Gymnastics Summer Camp
See Event Description / 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / $235
Each day includes active play, gymnastics, creative arts, team-building games, and hands-on lessons all designed to help your child build confidence, coordination, and healthy habits that last a lifetime.
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Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center / 9 a.m.-7 p.m. / $7 Adults / $4 Senior
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Humboldt Dash & Spash Summer Fun Jump-Fortuna
Gene Lucas Community Center / noon-8 p.m. / $20 / $10 HD&S members
Reservations required. Cash only.
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Humgrown Music Festival
Dean Creek Resort / noon / Free / $85 Camping
Free multi-day community celebration of Humboldt’s many amazing bands, DJs, artists, food & craft vendors, community and culture.
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Buddy Reed
Oak Deli and Brewery / 1-3 p.m.
Low down dirty blues.
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Walking Tours
Da Gou Rou Louwi’ Cultural Center / 5-7:45 p.m. / Free
Learn Wiyot and Tuluwat Island history during Friday Night Markets.
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NWSL Challenge Cup
The Summitt / 5-7 p.m. / Free / 21+
Gotham FC vs. Kansas City Current
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Free Bike Valet” at Friday Night Market
Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate / 5:30-8:30 p.m. / Free
Check in your bike with the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities (CRTP).
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Free Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Watch Party
See Event Description / 5:30-8:30 p.m. / Free
At Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day, McKinleyville.
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The Melange
Old Town Eureka / 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Performing at Eureka Friday Night Market.
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Tarot Salon
See Event Description / 6-8:30 p.m. / $25
Tarot Salon is an in-person event that aims to build community amongst tarot readers and the tarot curious.
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Barry Lyndon (1975)
Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6-10 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster
An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.
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June Skate Nights
Eureka Municipal Auditorium / 6:30-9 p.m.
ooking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night? Skate!
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Short Play Festival
Exit Theatre / 7 p.m.
Two weeks of short plays with six plays presented each week.
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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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Valkyries Watch Party
The Summitt / 7-9 p.m. / Free / 21+
WNBA live!
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DJ Gabe Pressure
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge / 8-10 p.m. / Free
Come and listen to some classics and hip hop jams with DJ Gabe Pressure at Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge!
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The Late Models, Iron Rain
The Siren’s Song Tavern / 8-11:30 p.m. / $5 / 21+
Two bands showcasing powerful female vocalist are playing.
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Trip w/ Zach Gentry and Sir Eel
Kaptain’s Quarters / 8 p.m. / Free
Trip is moving and we’d like to give him a proper send off!
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Freaks and Geeks Pride
Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / $5 / $10 people who can pay more / Free people who can’t afford to pay at all / 21+
For pride month, BIG MOOD celebrates the queerdoes in our community.
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Blue Rhythm Revue
The Basement / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+
“Unforgettable Soul. Unstoppable Groove.”
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Push to Feel, The Dogwood
The Shanty / 9-11:30 p.m. / Free / 21+
Rock.
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Big Mood: Freaks & Geeks Pride edition
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 9 p.m. / $5 / $10 sliding scale, notaflof / 21+
Dress to express in costumes, kink gear, and creative get-ups - free coat check provided.
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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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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.
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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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