Thus, feast your eyes on the pair of clips below. The first attempts to generate excitement for this year’s installment of the Humboldt International Film Festival, long-touted as “the world’s oldest student-run film festival.” The event is now in its 47th year, but we’ll let the mad scientist explain further:
Various
/ 8 a.m.
/ $35
/ Free Under 18
A celebration of the Marbled Godwits and all the birds that visit the north coast during Spring Migration. Nearly 100 field trips, workshops and social events to choose from. Full schedule online.
826-7050 /
info@godwitdays.org /
Web site
Mateel Community Center
/ 8:30 a.m.
/ $32
/ $25 at the door, standing
/ $22 in advance, standing
/ $35 at the door, main floor
/ $32 in advance, main floor seats
"One of the most prolific and respected folk/rock artists of our time," says the Mateel.
923-3368 /
office@mateel.org /
Web site
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $13 members
"No, your not having a deja vu. Michael Moore will perform again in Arcata on Wednesday for this just added encore show."
822-1575 /
david@arcataplayhouse.org /
Web site
Humboldt Bay
/ 4 p.m.
/ $3
/ $43 sailing events
Lady Washington arrives in Eureka April 10 for an 11-day visit featuring public sailing excursions, walk-on tours, and educational programs for K-12 students. Her companion, Hawaiian Chieftain, follows on April 15. Click here for full list of tours and sailing options.
Highland Park
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
541-531-6671 /
daryl_witmore@yahoo.com /
Web site
Labor Temple
/ 6:15 p.m.
Supporters of the Eureka initiative to require employers with more than 25 employees to provide a $12 minimum wage gather.
443-3731 /
Van Duzer Theater
/ 7 p.m.
/ $20 4 Night Pass
/ $8 General Public
/ $5 All students
/ $3 HSU Students w/ID
"The world’s oldest student-run film festival, the HFF creates a unique venue for traditional films and alternative digital media that enjoys an international reputation for supporting and celebrating independent filmmakers working in traditional, experimental and non-traditional modes."
826-4113 /
filmfestival@humboldt.edu /
Web site
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Every Wednesday Jambalaya makes with the whompity whomp.
822-5266 /
Web site
Toby and Jacks
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
Were you just thinking, "Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?" Here it is!
