It’s a more-vibrant-than-average Humboldt Thursday for the non-sofa set. Outdoor lovers, saddened by our recent loss of daylight hours can gather at the Arcata Theatre Lounge for the monthly Ocean Night film screening. Up at The Sanctuary, local poet Jerry Martien and friends have put together an evening of musically enhanced spoken word pieces highlighting our changing climates. Also in the poetry vein, A Reason to Listen is celebrating 10 slamming years at The Siren’s Song Tavern.
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30 a.m.
/ $3
Featuring films Strange Rumblings in Shangri La and There Once Was an Island. A mix of high performance surfing and stunning cinematography and a climate change documentary following the lives of three people on a remote Pacific atoll as their way of life comes under threat.
613-3030 /
humboldt@surfrider.org /
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Eureka High School Lecture Hall
/ 6:30-8 p.m.
/ $5
Local Filmmaker's Night will present a collection of thesis films and senior projects from Humboldt State University's Film Archive, featuring "A Fool's Errand" by Deanna de Azevedo, "Orick" by Jensen Rufe, "Arcatype" by Glen Nagy, "That Art Thou" by Tracy Boyd and "Cole's Train" by Samuel Dyches.
476-1798 /
info@accesshumboldt.net /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 7:30 p.m.
"We are celebrating 10 years of A Reason to Listen Poetry Collective and eight years of the Humboldt Poetry Slam. Come celebrate with us! There will be Live Music by DJ Goldylocks, prizes, poetry, a mini film of the last 10 years, and many more exciting surprises!"
442-8778 /
thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com /
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The Sanctuary
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ $10 students, seniors, boddhisatvas
Underwater and coastal poems with Jerry Martien accompanied by Tina Garsen on clarinet and Jonathan Kipp on vibes. Plus, pedal steel with Brooks Otis on a coastal ramble, ending with a lament for the poet’s mother’s TV, forever tuned to the weather channel.
407-6466 /
jerrymartien@gmail.com /
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Logger Bar
/ 9 p.m.
/ 21+
Americana/old-timey band brings the fun to Blue Lake's congregation.
668-5000 /
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Trinidad Rancheria
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Visitors to the bus can be assisted with CalFresh, MediCal, In-Home Supportive Services, Veterans Services and Child Support.
441-4650 /
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Northtown Books
/ 3 p.m.
Undoing Border Imperialism draws on the author’s experiences in No One Is Illegal and offers relevant insights for all social movement organizers on effective strategies to overcome the barriers and borders within movements in order to cultivate sustainable communities of resistance.
822-2834 /
info@northtownbooks.com /
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Humboldt State University
/ 5:30-7 p.m.
/ Free
As part of the Sustainable Futures Speaker Series, Harsha Walia will present “Border Imperialism and Environmental Racism.” Harsh is an author and activist who is formally trained in the law. She is a cofounder of the migrant justice group No One Is Illegal and the South Asian network Radical Desis.
826-3653 /
pjs26@humboldt.edu /
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Humboldt State University
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Learn about Peace Corps through local returned Peace Corps volunteers, who have served all over the world. You will be inspired by the stories and learn of their experiences living and working abroad. Event will take place in Siemens Building Rm. 108
202-369-9367 /
bsmith@peacecorps.gov /
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College of the Redwoods Downtown Site
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $150
/ 18+
We will cover from turning the computer on to making the distinctions between things like the operating system, network and software.
476-4500 /
taunya-stapp@redwoods.edu /
SCRAP Humboldt
/ 6-7:30 p.m.
Come learn the ancient art of decorative knot tying, redone to make modern beautiful wall hangings and plant holders, using discarded fibers.
633-8349 /
director@scraphumboldt.org /
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Elks Lodge
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $7
/ Free Ski Club members
/ $4 Children under 8
A fun, filled evening with the Humboldt County Ski Club. Dinner is free with a Ski Club membership. There will be a Dutch Auction and 50/50 drawing. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by club information and auctions.
499-8481 /
jenj4@sonic.net /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ $10
/ $85 2 classes non-resident
/ $75 2 classes
/ $60 1 class non-resident
/ $50 1 class
Arcata Recreation Division now offers Tai Chi for all ages, abilities and skill levels.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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Humboldt County Department of Agriculture
/ 6:30-8:30 p.m.
/ $2
Join us for an evening discussion on beekeeping in Humboldt County. Dick LaForge, experienced local beekeeper, will share insights on winter management issues and bee health. Honeybees are fascinating and critical to our environment.
599-1902 /
Qmr_Bees@iCloud.com /
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Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ Free
Indy rock singer songwriter from San Francisco.
839-7580 /
6rbmusicbooking@gmail.com /
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Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
822-0919 /
Pearl Lounge
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
DJs Pressure/Anya have been effectively making local butts jiggle for some time now. Let them work.
444-2017 /
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