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Lowdown: Which of These Two All-Female Folk Trios Playing in Humboldt Tonight Do You Prefer?

Truly, we live in an age of too many choices. Even in our little secluded corner of the globe, this Humboldt Thursday features dueling, touring all-female folk/bluegrass trios. What a country! Let's see who is competing for your ears this evening:

Is this town big enough for two tuneful triads? Time will tell. But which ever show you attend, beforehand, consider dropping by for the grand opening of Arcata’s newest bar Richard’s Goat down on the corner of Samoa and I. Your new watering hole is the latest business baby birthed by the owners of La Dolce Video and is named after a historic goat that was evicted by the City of Arcata from the area that was needed to build the Arcata Plaza. 

The goat has returned.

--Andrew Goff

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Taste of the Holidays 2014

Arcata Community Center / 5-8 p.m. / $25

Local food and drink. Proceeds benefit the programs of the Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise Community Foundation. Jazz by RLA Trio.

greggferndale@gmail.com / Web site

Henderson Center Open House

Henderson Center / 5-8 p.m. / Free

Enjoy cookies, special treats, free trolley car rides, fire trucks, face painting, Christmas carolers and more.

Richard's Goat Opening Night

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 6 p.m.

401 I St. Arcata has another bar. Repeat: Arcata has another bar.

630-5000 / Web site

The Wailin’ Jennys

Van Duzer Theater / 8 p.m. / $35

"The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse, three distinct voices that together create an achingly perfect vocal blend. Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters joining together for a one-time-only performance in Canada, they have become a beloved folk act."

826-3928 / Web site

Other Desert Cities

Redwood Curtain Theatre / 8 p.m. / $15 / $10 previews/thursdays / $20 Gala opening 11/1

Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her wealthy, conservative parents, her brother, and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family's history. Uh oh!

443-7688 / boxoffice@redwoodcurtain.com / Web site

Red Molly

Humboldt Brews / 8 p.m. / $15 / 21+

"Americana powerhouse vocal trio Red Molly is known for their gorgeous harmonies, crisp musicianship, infectious songwriting, and warm, engaging stage presence."

826-2739 / Web site

Youth Samurai (Jujitsu)

Arcata Judo Hut / 5-6:30 p.m. / $20 / $5 Drop-In / $30 non-residents

Couldn't you use a tiny samurai in your household?

822-7091 / rec@cityofarcata.org / Web site

Intermediate Excel MS Office

College of the Redwoods Downtown Site / 5:30-8:30 p.m. / $95 / 18+

Course is designed to showcase the power of one of today's most productive work place tools.

476-4500 / sarah-connelly@redwoods.edu / Web site

Zumba

D Street Neighborhood Center / 5:30-6:30 p.m. / $50 / $7 Drop-In / $60 non-residents

Zumba participants, 13 years and older.

822-7091 / rec@cityofarcata.org / Web site

Relay for Life Fundraiser

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Eureka, CA / 5:30-8:30 p.m.

"Selling odds and ends, bits and bobs."

Humboldt Cider Company on Tap

The Local Cider Bar / 6-9 p.m. / 21+

Pouring cider from Humboldt's first hard cider company.

760-580-2053 / humboldtcidercompany@gmail.com / Web site

Compost Mountain Boys

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6:30-8 p.m.

Humboldt County bluegrass music.

668-4151 / Web site

Open Mic

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

Irish/Celtic music.

442-1177 / Web site

Youth Jujitsu

Arcata Judo Hut / 6:30-7:45 p.m. / $25 / $6.50 Drop-In / $35 non-residents

Judo chop!

822-7091 / rec@cityofarcata.org / Web site

Claire Bent

Libation / 7 p.m.

Local jazz vocalist.

825-7596 / Web site

The Underscore Orkestra

Persimmons Garden Gallery / 7 p.m.

Balkan, klezmer, Gypsy jazz and swing.

923-2748 / Web site

Jujitsu for Adults

Arcata Judo Hut / 7:45-9:15 p.m. / $30 / $6.50 Drop-In / $40 non-residents

Hi-ya!

822-7091 / rec@cityofarcata.org / Web site

Buddy Reed & th' Rip it Ups

Plaza Grill / 8-10 p.m.

Lowdown Thursday blues.

826-0860 /

Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m.

When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.

668-9770 / Web site

Karaoke w/ Chris Clay

Bear River Casino Resort / 8 p.m.

Please don't do "Bohemian Rhapsody." That never works.

733-9644 / Web site

Blues Night

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 8 p.m. / $5

With Brian Smith and Kimberli Hudson. Open dancing at 9 p.m. No partner necessary.

616-6876 / Web site

Accurate Productions

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

DJ night.

800-684-2464 / Web site

Jimi Jeff's Open Mic

Central Station / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Jammin' with Jimi.

839-2013 / centralstationtavern@gmail.com /

La Musique Diabolique

Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 9 p.m.

Gypsy jazz and swing.

Dirty Thursdays

Pearl Lounge / 9 p.m. / 21+

Humboldt's finest DJ duo Pressure/Anya makes Old Town asses wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle.

444-2017 / Web site

Roots 'N' Culture Night

Robert Goodman Wines/Machine Works / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Selectahs T Aura, Noble Tobal and Pozitive iDiaz team up with Special Guests for a night of excellent vibes.

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

DJ Itchie Fingaz

Six Rivers Brewery / 9 p.m. / Free

DJ Itchie Fingaz will be spinning his favorite Ghetto Funk tunes.

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

Rude Lion Sound

Sidelines / 9:30 p.m. / 21+

Hip hop krunkage for your butt.

822-0919 /

Thumpin' Third Thursdays

The Jam / 10 p.m. / 21+

DJ Red does his thing.

822-5266 / Web site

Songwriter Circle of Death X

The Shanty / 10 p.m.

Featuring songs by The Bored Again, Keil La Chinga, The Weavetone and Cliff Dallas.

444-2053 /

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre