Anti-Trump Rally to Be Held at Old Town Gazebo Tonight

UPDATE, 2:40 p.m.: The organizers of the "United We Stand" rally that was scheduled to take place at the Old Town Gazebo tonight at 6 p.m. called The Outpost to tell us that they are canceling the event due to online backlash and for fear that such an event would lead to violence.

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Original Post: As we enter day two of the great yuck, tens of thousands of Americans across the country who cannot accept the outcome of Tuesday's election have taken to the streets to reject Donald Trump, often with chants of "Not My President." Numerous protesters gathered outside Trump's properties nationwide. Closest to Humboldt, around 7,000 people marched in Oakland. Thirty were arrested.

Thursday evening, locals disappointed with Trump's election will gather for a "United We Stand" rally at The Gazebo in Eureka's Old Town. The following is from the Facebook event description penned by organizers:

We will join hands, share our reactions to the election, pledge our mutual and continuing support, and resolve to forge ahead together in this pivotal moment. We have experienced setbacks before, and we have always come back. Our movements are resilient and unstoppable. Please bring candles, signs, family, friends, and colleagues.

The gathering is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Other Thursday night events in your Lowdown listings below. --Andrew Goff

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Pints for Nonprofits

Six Rivers Brewery / 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. / Free

$1 of every beer sold throughout the day will buy biodegradable dog bags to help keep McKinleyville Land Trust's beautiful Mad River Bluffs and Cha-GAH-Cho trails poop-free. Come have a drink with your friends and enjoy music by rock/soul band Ghost Train.

839-7580 / samonely@gmail.com / Web site

Sustainable Futures Speaker Series

Humboldt State University / 5:30-7 p.m. / Free

As part of the Sustainable Futures Speaker Series, Dr. Sarah Wald will present “A Universal Killer? Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ and the United Farm Workers’ Pesticide Campaign.”

826-3653 / envcomm1@humboldt.edu / Web site

United We Stand (CANCELED)

Old Town Gazebo / 6 p.m.

UPDATE, 2:40 p.m.: The organizers of the “United We Stand” rally that was scheduled to take place at the Old Town Gazebo tonight at 6 p.m. called The Outpost to tell us that they are canceling the event due to online backlash and for fear that such an event would lead to violence.

Pints For Nonprofits

Six Rivers Brewery / 6:30-8:30 p.m. / Free

Benefitting the McKinleyville Land Trust. Rock/soul band Ghost Train performs.

839-7580 / musicbooking@sixriversbrewery.com / Web site

My Favorite Lecture

Plaza Grill / 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Throughout history, governments and political groups have looted and destroyed art to serve their propagandistic purposes - from the ancient Romans, to the Nazis under Adolf Hitler, to ISIS. HSU's Julia Alderson delivers "Looting and Destruction: The Politics of Art in Crisis."

826-0860 /

On The Spot Comedy

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 7-9 p.m. / $6

New and old games from the Improv Book of Great Things with a dash of local flair, audience participation and a little madness.

613-3030 / Web site

Almost, Maine

Eureka High School Auditorium / 7:30 p.m. / $10 / $5 students

The Eureka High School Players present their fall play, the romantic comedy Almost, Maine by John Cariani.

476-1735 / vossn@eurekacityschools.org /

The Taming of the Shrew(s)

Redwood Curtain Theatre / 8-10:30 p.m. / $15 / $15 Fri/Sat/Sun / $10 Cheap Date Thursdays!

"One of Shakepeare’s most enigmatic comedies, Shrew’s contentious love story continues to engage and surprise. This adaptation features a cast of eight, highlighting the hilarious and fiery love story of sharp-tongued Katharine and the swaggering Petruchio."

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

Random Rab

The Jam / 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / 21+

"World Famous is honored to present a very intimate engagement with our good friend Random Rab!"

822-5266 / Web site

Show Trump your support

Gazebo, Old Town, Eureka / 6-8 a.m. / Free

Grant Writing Basics

See Event Description / 9-4 a.m. / $85 / $105 Non-Members

with Carol Vander Meer.

267-9916 / norcan@hafoundation.org / Web site

Arcata Recreation's Youth Basketball League Registration

Arcata City Hall / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $65 / $75 non-residents

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

Henderson Center Farmers' Market

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

Celebrate the bounty of fresh and local Humboldt grown produce and GMO-free foods.

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Eureka Natural Foods Farmers' Market

Eureka Natural Foods, Eureka / 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Celebrate the bounty of fresh and local Humboldt grown produce and GMO-free foods.

442-6325 / Web site

Foot Percussion Workshops

See Event Description / 4-5:30 p.m. / $20 sliding scale / $10 sliding scale

New York dancer Liana Gabel will conduct a weekly foot percussion workshop. All levels and ages are welcome.

pattifortuna@suddenlink.net /

NorHum Cannabis Chamber Mixer

Humboldt Bay Tourism Center / 5:30-8 p.m.

"As California moves forward, we can embrace the change and use locally based knowledge and experience to build stronger, sustainable businesses that will support our community."