Savvy Humboldters are conserving energy for a day full of gulping greasy bivalves at tomorrow’s much-anticipated Oyster Festival; You are forgiven if you lean low-key this evening. But, if you insist on testing thyself, there are some Friday night options to be attempted in your Lowdown listings below including your Humboldt Crabs and more than the usual amount of theatrical performances.
The Peg House
/ 5:30 p.m.
/ $100
We All Together Presents Hickey Fest 2015. Hickey Fest is a 3-day independent music festival featuring 25 bands, community campgrounds, psychedelic projections and other relaxing adventures held in Leggett.
925-6444 /
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Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $9
/ $4 kids under 12
/ $6 students/seniors
"1980s Night & Crabs Mystery Giveaway": Crabs fans are encourages to dress up in your favorite outfit from the 1980s. Fans who dress up will receive a limited amount of free stuff.
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Rooney Amphitheatre (Dell'Arte)
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10 kids (12 and under)
/ $15 students and seniors
/ $18 adults
"The 2015 Mad River Festival starts up in smoke with The Dell’Arte Company’s original fan-favorite. Starring Joan Schirle. Directed by Michael Fields"
668-5663 /
info@dellarte.com /
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North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 8 p.m.
/ $18
FINAL WEEKEND: Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening is a rock musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind's 1891 expressionist play about the trials and tribulations, and the exhilaration of the teen years.
442-6278 /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
Musical, psychological journey of a young girl named Jenny, as she descends into the depths of the human psyche, from which she ultimately ascends as a transformed young woman. Devised completely by the teenagers in the program from Arcata High School and Northcoast Performing Arts Academy.
822-1575 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
"California born and raised and now based in Oakland, the Tietjens have been singing together their whole lives. The three sisters, typically accompanied by upright bass, guitar, banjo, percussion and mandolin, captivate audiences with close harmonies, inventive arrangements, and plenty of sass."
826-2739 /
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Eureka Veterans Hall
/ 5-10 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Dead Tree Presents brings you lucky so-and-sos a night of punk headlined by horror hardcore nightmares Sadist from Boston.
Bomber Field
/ 7 p.m.
/ $5
/ $3 12 and Under
/ $3 65 and Over
/ Free 4 and Under
Humboldt's other semi-pro baseball team. Eat some peanuts. Cheer 'em on.
humboldtb52s@gmail.com /
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Cecils New Orleans Bistro
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ Free
Vocalist Beth Wells steps out with back-up from bassist Peter Weissman, percussionist Orlando Morales, trombonist Jimmy Durchslag and co-leader, multi-instrumentalist Andy Barnett.
923-7007 /
bethwells@asis.com /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $5
Sarasvati brings you the Shamanic side of Dance in genres such as Dub, Downtempo, Trance, World Fusion and More.
616-6876 /
info@mysticdance.net /
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Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
Bad Kitty Presents: From Los Angeles, psychobilly veterans The Rocketz return to Cher Ae Heights.
677-3611 /
twang4strings@yahoo.com /
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Bear River Casino Resort
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
"Perennial favorites Nighthawk take the stage to deliver the goods! Playing Rock/Pop/Dance hits and more, Nighthawk always fills the dance floor!"
733-9644 /
halseyray@bearrivercasino.com /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Humboldt's only BDSM monthly event. It is an 18+ sex positive exploration of your senses. Ever evolving, Fetish Night is a mix of carnal delights. Featuring DJ Wrye.
442-8778 /
thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com /
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Shamus T Bones
/ 10 p.m.
"DJ Gabe Pressure and friends mixing the freshest hip hop, r&b, dancehall, reggae, tropical bass, remixes and more alongside the classics."
407-3550 /
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