Thursday, March 5

THURSDAY LOWDOWN: Heather Mae in Arcata

The Zero to Fierce Festival rolls on at the Arcata Playhouse. Thursday’s featured performer is Heather Mae, a Nashville-based, activist songwriter with an emotive voice that you can sample in the clip above. Details on that show and other Thursday joys in your Lowdown below.


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02F: Heather Mae
Arcata Playhouse / 7 p.m. / $20
Heather Mae is a Nashville-based, award-winning artist-activist, who is bringing her gymnastic voice with impeccable showmanship and razor-sharp storytelling to Arcata.
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Papaya Lounge: Down the Fruithole
Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre / 8-10 p.m. / $40 / $200 Splash Zone / 18+
“We all know what is up a fruithole, but down…is a more intriguing and mysterious direction.”
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DJ Statik
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
DJ Statik has made a name for himself in Humboldt as one of the best wedding and party DJs.
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All Events!

HIIT
Liberty Fitness / 8-8:50 a.m. / $15 / $15 Drop In
HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training, making this class our fastest paced.
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Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center / 9 a.m.-7 p.m. / $7 Adults / $4 Senior
Move it.
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02F: The Women’s Soapbox
Arcata Playhouse / 1-3 p.m.
There will be a short thinking/writing session together with prompts to get the creative juices flowing, then begin the “get on the soapbox” and speak (optional) while everyone listens.
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Back Seat Drivers
Logger Bar / 4-6 p.m. / Free / 21+
Frank Anderson, Alan Glaseroff, Patrick Cleary and Ann Lindsay play Delta Piedmont blues and handmade topical songs.
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02F: Ten: Art Exhibit Opening
Arcata Playhouse / 4:30 p.m.
Live music by Girl Trouble, an all-female rock band with deep country roots and a backyard-born spirit.
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Clay Candleholder Workshop
Phosphene / 5-8 p.m. / $80 / 18+
Come make a funky candlestick holder you can call your own! No limit to the fun and whimsy that can be had or go for a classical look!
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Sierra Martin Art Reception
Arcata Library / 5:30-7:30 p.m. / Free
Bold, colorful abstract art by Arcata artist.
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Arcata Chamber Mixer
Humboldt Brews / 5:30-7 p.m.
Moonstone Ramblers will be performing.
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Pilates Mat Class
Liberty Fitness / 5:45-6:45 p.m. / $15 / $15 Drop In
Suitable for all levels and integrates breathing with intentional strength movements.
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An Introduction to the Wonderful World of Lichens
Online / 6-7 p.m. / Free
Lecture with Sarah Norvell.
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Daniel Nickerson & Friends
Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Eureka / 6-9 p.m. / Free
Humboldt County songster Daniel Nickerson returns to the Myrtletown Curtain for another round of oldies, goldies, and originals.
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The Connection Club: A Guided Speed Dating Experience [Ages 50+]
See Event Description / 6-8:30 p.m. / $24.25 / 21+
Step out from behind the screens and meet real people through guided, real-life speed dating that’s fun, low-pressure, & refreshingly human.
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Making Splits to Increase Your Hives
Humboldt County Department of Agriculture / 6-8:30 p.m. / Free
This month’s topic will be hive splitting - dividing a single beehive into two or more separate hives - a technique used primarily to prevent swarming and increase colony numbers.
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Introduction to Zen Buddhism for Youth / Young Adults
See Event Description / 6:30-8 p.m.
In partnership with the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Arcata Zen Group will be hosting an Introduction to Zen Buddhism course led by current head teacher: Gene Bush.
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Vinyasa Studio
The Historic Eagle House / 7-7:15 p.m. / $20
Led by Kati with enchantment yoga to share the magic of yoga with you.
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The Alley Cats
The Basement / 8-11 p.m. / $5 / 21+
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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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The Alley Cats
The Basement / 8-11 p.m. / $5 / 21+
Thursday ends with a little easy listing and dancing to jazz hits played by some of the best musicians in Humboldt.
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G.O.A.T. Karaoke at The Goat
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern / 8:30 p.m. / Free / 21+
Over 59,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome, supportive atmosphere.
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DJ Statik
Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+
DJ Statik has made a name for himself in Humboldt as one of the best wedding and party DJs.
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Karaoke
Vista Del Mar / 9-11:59 p.m. / 21+
Treat Yourself Entertainment hosts.
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