All of Thursday’s Fun is in Arcata

A quick perusal of today’s Lowdown listings reveals that Arcata has a virtual monopoly on local Thursday joy:

Humboldt State University is throwing a free party for returning students (or anyone) featuring music by Birds of Chicago. Watch what they’re bringing to the table in the clip above and then hustle up to HSU’s events field (thing starts at 4 p.m.).
Before you see SF-based seven-piece genre-straddlers Supermule at the Arcata Playhouse, listen to them on KHUM where they will entertain DJ Larry Trask on his radio programme Awkward Pause at around 3:30 p.m.
Hey, students! You want to see a fine local band and a fine local DJ? You’re gonna want to roll to Jambalaya for a double shot from the funksters in The Hip Joint and some rotating vinyl circles courtesy of DJ Red. Get to know these people.
Positive community cohesion will be in abundance, as always, for this month’s Ocean Night at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. September’s featured film is Watermark, “a feature documentary film that brings together diverse stories from around the globe about our relationship with water.” A trailer can be consumed below.

--Andrew Goff

JT Nero and Allison Russell perform on the HSU events field as part of the "Welcome Home to Humboldt Block Party." Food will be provided by Uniquely Yours as will include vegetarian and vegan options.

826-3321 / news@humboldt.edu / Web site

Ocean Night

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6:30 p.m. / $3 donation

Screening Watermark, a feature documentary film that brings together diverse stories from around the globe about our relationship with water: how we are drawn to it, what we learn from it, how we use it and the consequences of that use.

822-6918 / jsavage@yournec.org / Web site

Supermule

Arcata Playhouse / 8-11 p.m. / $15 / $13 members

"San Francisco's seven-piece super group raids America’s musical pantry of jazz, bluegrass, classical and rock to concoct a tasty blend of fresh, rootsy ingredients." The group will appear on KHUM around 3:30 p.m.

822-1575 / info@arcataplayhouse.org / Web site

The Hip Joint, DJ Red

The Jam / 9 p.m.

"Boom shaka laka! The funkiest new original band in Humboldt with the finest vinyl DJ in the land. Get Hip!"

822-5266 / Web site

Henderson Center Farmers' Market

Henderson Center / 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Locally grown food. Live music. Runs from June to October.

McKinleyville Farmers' Market

McKinleyville Shopping Center / 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Locally grown food. Runs from June to October.

268-1800 / Web site

Farm to School Docent Orienation

Greenway Building Garden / 5-6 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help lead farm field trips at DeepSeeded Community Farm and Shakefork Community Farm for 2-3rd graders this fall.

826-0233 / meredith@caff.org /

Wood Stove Replacement Incentive Grant Announcement Deadline

See Event Description / 5 p.m.

443-3093 / esquire@ncuaqmd.org / Web site

Open Mic

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

Irish/Celtic music.

442-1177 / Web site

Claire Bent

Libation / 7 p.m.

Local jazz vocalist.

825-7596 / 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

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

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

Buddy Reed & th' Rip it Ups

Plaza Grill / 8-10 p.m.

Lowdown Thursday blues.

826-0860 /

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 /

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

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

SVP Maurice Tani and Mike Anderson

Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

"Spirit Vibrations Presents a special night of music. Seasoned musicians Maurice Tani and Mike Anderson make a stop on their way North from SF. While rooted in Country music, Maurice says his writing is more of an urban West Coast perspective. Mike Anderson plays both upright and electric bass."

834-2202 / trhuntbooking@gmail.com / Web site

Rude Lion Sound

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

Hip hop krunkage for your butt.

822-0919 /

Virgo Harvest Ball

Humboldt Brews / 10 p.m. / $5 / 21+

With DJ Rickshaw, Lunar Symphony and Helekinetic

826-2739 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema

AS ABOVE SO BELOW: 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40
CALVARY: 12:35, 3:05, 5:40, 8:10
EXPENDABLES 3: 3:30, 8:50
GIVER: 1:00, 6:25
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2D: 12:15, 6:05, 9:00
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3D: 3:10
HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY: 12:05, 2:55, 5:45, 8:35
IF I STAY: 12:10, 2:50, 5:30, 8:05
LET S BE COPS: 1:40, 4:15, 6:50, 9:30
LUCY: 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40
NOVEMBER MAN: 12:50, 3:35, 6:20, 9:05
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: 12:00, 1:15, 3:45, 6:15, 8:45
WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL: 1:05, 3:50, 6:30, 9:15

Mill Creek Cinema

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

All of Thursday’s Fun is in Arcata

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MOVIES

Broadway Cinema

Mill Creek Cinema

Minor Theatre