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Monday Lowdown: John Prine and/or Bands

Obviously the highest profile musical offering coming at you this Humboldt Monday is undervalued musical, eh… OK “legend” John Prine. In an over four decade career, Prine has earned himself status as one of America’s great under-the-radar songwriters. Where do people of that ilk peddle their ditties? At the Van Duzer Theatre, of course.

So, there’s that. But if a trip to the JVD is somehow always outside your financial grasp, let the Lowdown direct you to the indie/weird band cluster invading Richard’s Goat tonight consisting of R.ariel, Blood Gnome, Venus Milk and Captain Captain. Promo material for headliner R.ariel contains some precious praise attributed to Brian Eno in which he characterizes her sound as “what nostalgia feels like. Or a memory. This piece has an illusive serenity to it which fills the room.” 

 OK! Confirm or deny that description in the clip below. —AG

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Humboldt Ice Rink

Newburg Park / 2-10 p.m. / $12 / $8 kids 12 and under

Ice skate in Fortuna! Open from December 4th through January 17th. Price includes skate rental.

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John Prine

Van Duzer Theater / 8 p.m. / $76

"Some four decades since his remarkable debut, John Prine has stayed at the top of his game, both as a performer and songwriter. Recently honored at the Library of Congress, he’s been elevated into the realm of bona fide American treasures."

826-3928 / Web site

R.ariel, Blood Gnome, Venus Milk, Captain Captain

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 8 p.m. / 21+

On tour in support of her new book and album. Brian Eno described R.ariel's sound as “what nostalgia feels like. Or a memory. This piece has an illusive serenity to it which fills the room."

630-5000 / Web site

Holiday Food Drive

Humboldt Back and Neck Pain Center / 9 a.m.-6 p.m. / $25

839-6300 / hbnpcfrontdesk@hotmail.com /

Aber Miller and Drew Mohr

Sushi Spot McKinleyville / 5-8 p.m.

Electric jazz.

839-1222 /

Li’l Red in the Redwoods

Loleta Elementary School / 5-6 p.m. / Free

Reimagining the classic folktale Little Red Riding Hood, an international cast of performers and musicians bring you on an enchanting adventure full of comedy, original song, dance, and lively characters. Bring along your family and friends and delight in a richly imagined world.

668-5663 / info@dellarte.com / Web site

Monday Night Swing Dance

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 6-10 p.m. / $7

Learn to swing dance like a pro! Every Monday night there are classes and then 2-hours of social dancing afterwards.

616-6876 / dominicstuartromano@gmail.com / Web site

Paint Night Out: The Art of Painting & Drinking

Lost Coast Brewery Cafe / 6-8 p.m. / $29 / 21+

362-9933 / info@modernskillz.com / Web site

Jeffrey Smoller

Victorian Inn / 6 p.m.

Acoustic music.

786-4949 / Web site

Christmas Dessert Theater

Faith Center / 7 p.m. / $10 / $5 12 and under

Faith Center’s Christmas Dessert Theater will be presenting an adaptation, “Bah-Humbug: A Humboldt Christmas Carol.”

442-1784 / info@eurekafaithcenter.org / Web site

Swing Dance Night

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 7-10 p.m. / $7

616-6876 / Web site

Friendship Circle Dance

Moose Lodge / 7-10 p.m. / $4

Dancing to live music featuring tunes from the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s.

444-3161 /

Kirtan

Arcata Core Pilates Studio / 7-8 p.m.

"Inner joy through chanting sacred sound."

Quiz Night

Blondies Food and Drink / 7 p.m.

Aww, show people how smart you are when you drink. Adorable.

822-3453 / Web site

Shuffle Board Tournament

Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / 7 p.m. / Free

Bring a teammate and join our shuffle board tournament, learn to play or cheer on your friends.

826-7222 / office@redwoodcurtainbrewing.com / Web site

Karaoke with DJ Marv

Six Rivers Brewery / 8 p.m. / Free

Monday night sushi and "singing."

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

Karaoke with DJ Marv

Six Rivers Brewery / 8-11 p.m. / Free

Come sing, laugh, and dance until your heart is content with DJ Marv at the helm.

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

Really Cheap Bowling

Harbor Lanes / 8 p.m.-midnight

$1.75 per game? Steeeee-rike!

Jimi Jeff Monday Open Mic

The RockSlide Bar & Grill / 8:30 p.m.

Rude Lion Sound's Dancehall Mondays

Ocean Grove Lodge / 9:30 p.m. / 21+

Reggae/dancehall night. Looks like this.

677-3543 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre