Friday's Packed Lowdown: Zepparella, Punkgrass, Final Fair Weekend and a Birthday

Well this is just a packed little weekend for Humboldt, isn’t it? Your Lowdown almost ran out of “red line.” Note, if you have not gotten your curly fry/Gravitron fix, this is the last weekend of the Humboldt County Fair. Checked that box? Well, let’s see if we can find you something to do this Friday:

Humboldt County lifestyle publication The Emerald Magazine is this many (holds up two fingers) years old. To celebrate, publisher Christina DeGiovanni will be partying at Jambalaya along with a handful of local comedians, Cliff Dallas and the Death Valley Troubadours and DJ Red. She will also share her cake with you.
Its gonna be one of those packed, sweaty Logger Bar nights. Leading worship at Blue Lake’s only church will be Wichita punkgrass band Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy. The Filthy Still return to Humboldt to open.
Everyone should see Zepparella at least once if only to confirm that the all-female tribute band is not just a gimmick. There isn’t a weak link in this group who faithfully recreate the Led Zeppelin live experience by not shying away from improvisation. Before you head out to HumBrews, sample their sound below in their clip for “Dazed and Confused.”

--Andrew Goff

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Humboldt County Fair

Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 11 a.m.-9 p.m. / $8 / $4 kids / $6 seniors

"The Bounty of the County": Live and satellite horse racing, mule racing, carnival rides and games, death defying stunts, live entertainment, exhibits, livestock events and more. Check the fair's website for complete schedule of events.

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Barn Dance w/ Striped Pig Stringband

Arcata Veterans Memorial Building / 7:30-11 p.m. / $7 / Free Kids under 12 / $6 HFS members, students and seniors

Savor the summertime with the Striped Pig Stringband and caller Carolan Raleigh-Halsing. All dances will be taught with no partner or experience needed.

emily.sinkhorn@gmail.com / Web site

Emerald Magazine Birthday Party

The Jam / 8 p.m. / 21+

Humboldt County lifestyle magazine celebrates two years of existence with birthday cake, comedy by Sherae O'Shaughnessy, Ivy Vasquez, Dr Foxmeat and Sue Charnes and music by Cliff Dallas and the Death Valley Troubadours. DJ Red closes the night.

822-5266 / Web site

Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy, Filthy Stilll

Logger Bar / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

Wichita band bring their blend of old timey/bluegrass/punk with a twist of brass.

668-5000 / twang4strings@yahoo.com / Web site

Zepparella

Humboldt Brews / 9:30 p.m. / $20 / 21+

"Four women intent on bringing the passion, the beauty, the aggression, the musicality of Led Zeppelin alive."

826-2739 / Web site

Blue Lotus Jazz

Larrupin Cafe / 5:30-9 p.m. / Free

Jazz on the patio.

677-0230 / davewilsonguitarist@yahoo.com / Web site

Papa Paul

Gallagher's Irish Pub and Restaurant / 6:30 p.m.

Local folk/rock.

442-1177 / Web site

Public Skate

Blue Lake Roller Rink / 6:30-9:30 p.m. / $5

New summer hours.

668-5932 / parks-rec@bluelake.ca.gov / Web site

Plays In The Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Redwood Park / 7 p.m. / $12 / $10 Pre-sale

Shakespeare's classic comedy about love, mischief and magic at the old forest stage among the beautiful Redwoods of the Arcata Community Forest.

822-7091 / Web site

Brian Post and Susie Laraine

Libation / 7 p.m.

Jazz piano and sax.

825-7596 / Web site

Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music

Eureka Theater / 7-11 p.m. / $5

They say if you remember the Sixties, you weren't really there. Well, now you don't have to! Celebrate the 45th anniversary of The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, held at Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in the rural town of Bethel, New York on a sometimes rain-soaked weekend from August 15 to August 18, 1969.

442-2970 / Web site

Showgirls (1995)

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 8 p.m. / $5

ATL presents Girls Night Out featuring Showgirls (1995). As a special treat for this event only, the bar will be serving the Stardust, a powerful and luscious take on the classic Sex on the Beach with raspberry liqueur and champagne.

613-3030 / Web site

Barfly Karaoke

Bar Fly Pub and Grub / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

443-3770 / Web site

Tripwire

Cher-Ae Heights Casino / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. / Free / 21+

A bit of rock 'n' roll.

800-684-2464 / Web site

(CANCELED) Wind Thief

Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m.-midnight / Free

UPDATE, 8/19: This ain't happening.

839-7580 / 6rbmusicbooking@gmail.com / Web site

Full Moon Fever

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 9 p.m.

668-9770 / Web site

707

Bear River Casino Resort / 9 p.m. / 21+

Local rock band performs.

733-9644 / Web site

826-9463 / goodmanbooking@gmail.com / Web site

Bell Witch, Ephemeros

Alibi / 10:30 p.m. / $5 / 21+

Plaza sludge.

822-3731 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES 2D: 2:20, 7:40
EXPENDABLES 3: 12:10, 3:05, 6:00, 8:55
GIVER: 12:50, 3:15, 5:40, 8:10
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2D: 3:10, 9:00
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3D: 12:15, 6:05
HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY: 12:05, 2:55, 5:45, 8:35
IF I STAY: 12:10, 2:50, 5:30, 8:05
INTO THE STORM: 12:00, 5:20
LET S BE COPS: 1:40, 4:15, 6:50, 9:30
LUCY: 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40
SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 2D: 4:00, 9:20
SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 3D: 1:20, 6:40
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 2D: 11:55, 1:15, 3:45, 6:15, 8:45
WHAT IF: 2:05, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35
WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL: 12:40, 3:30, 6:20, 9:10

Mill Creek Cinema

EXPENDABLES 3: 12:00, 2:55, 5:50, 8:45
GIVER: 12:35, 3:10, 5:35, 8:05
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2D: 12:20, 6:10, 9:00
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3D: 3:15
IF I STAY: 12:50, 3:25, 6:00, 8:35
LET S BE COPS: 1:40, 4:15, 6:50, 9:25
SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 2D: 1:15, 6:35
SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR 3D: 3:55, 9:15
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 2D: 1:10, 3:50, 6:25, 8:55
WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL: 12:40, 3:30, 6:20, 9:10

Minor Theatre

BOYHOOD: 4:25, 8:00
HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY: 3:25, 6:15, 9:00
MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT: 4:10, 6:40, 9:10