Can they do Ray justice? We would submit to you as Exhibit A the amateur YouTube video we dug up below of the band ripping through "Unchain My Heart" as proof that they can. But you be the judge. Other less rhythmic options in your Friday Lowdown farther down.
Blue Lake
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
A full moon. A big tent. Blue Lake. Barn dance featuring local favorites the Striped Pig Stringband, pony rides, arts encounters, ghost tours, performances, pumpkin catapult and more.
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $13 Members & students
Singer/songwriter with boundless insight into popular culture and love of all things sequined.
822-1575 /
info@arcataplayhouse.org /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 8 p.m.
/ $25
/ 21+
As part of their Soul Spectacular Tour, KDTU present Ray Charles Boogaloo Dance Party with special guest vocalist Zach Deputy and The Cosmic Horns.
613-3030 /
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Larson Park
/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Held by Special Olympics and students from Humboldt State University’s Recreation Department.
601-7910 /
mjd81@humboldt.edu /
A to Z Eye Care
/ noon
Complimentary eye exams and prescription eyeglasses to those in the local community who are in need of these services.
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Angelina Inn
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Local singer/songwriter/storyteller gets to know you.
725-5200 /
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McKinleyville Shopping Center
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
“If people are offended by the art, well, they should be – rape and murder are offensive things,” said Humboldt Domestic Violence Services (HDVS) manager Patricia Samson.
268-1800 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 6:30 p.m.
Live webcast on our big screen and soundsystem from Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia.
826-2739 /
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Arcata High School
/ 7 p.m.
/ $5
Performs the soundtrack for to silent films, Two Tars starring Laurel and Hardy and Sherlock Jr. with Buster Keaton.
825-2401 /
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Gist Hall, HSU
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 students & seniors
/ 18+
It’s alive! And it dances! Get ready for Halloween with the scary, sexy and very silly HSU production of Mel Brooks’ classic.
826-3928 /
attentionservices@sbcglobal.net /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the very first production of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize winning play.
786-5483 /
info@ferndalerep.org /
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Mateel Community Center
/ 8 p.m.
/ $30
/ 18+
KMUD presents the Major Lazer member with Blessed Coast Sound System, Bass Station, Guerrilla Takeover and Pressure Anya.
923-3368 /
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The Silver Lining
/ 8 p.m.
Host Sherae O'Shaughnessy along with troupe members Zeke Herrera, Nando Molina, John Mcclurg, Joe Whiskey-Whiskers Deschaine, Ratty Maty, Ivy Vasquez and Tony Persico.
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Local veteran country party starters.
839-2013 /
The Ritz
/ 9 p.m.
City Lights dance night.
Nocturnum
/ 10 p.m.
/ $3
/ 21+
DJ Zephyr gets industrial.
499-0163 /