We Would Understand if You’re in the Mood to Watch a Giant Turtle Destroy Tokyo

David Nelson

Should you be seeking brain distraction, ’tis a fairly busy Wednesday night here in Humboldt. Some quick hits:

Friends of longtime New Riders of Purple Sage guitarist David Nelson have been staging a series of shows in an attempt to raise funds for the ailing jammer while celebrating his music. Catch the David Nelson Get Well Harvest Tour at Humboldt Brews.
There has likely never been a better time to donate to Planned Parenthood and you can do so by simply drinking a beer at Mad River Brewery during the latest edition of Pints for Nonprofits.
Gabe Pressure, one of Humboldt’s favorite DJs, is celebrating his birthday tonight — how else? — by distributing menacing beats up at the Tip Top Club.
Director Jim Jarmusch has been again receiving much acclaim, this time for his new documentary documenting the music and destruction of Iggy Pop and the Stooges. Gimme Danger screens at the Richards’ Goat Tavern Miniplex.
It’s Sci-Fi Pint and Pizza Night up at the Arcata Theatre Lounge again. It’s not Godzilla… It’s Gamera! Another giant lizard with a hankering for stomping all over Tokyo. Get a sample of the mayhem in the YouTube clip below and/or scroll your Lowdown listings below for more Wednesday night yay.

--Andrew Goff

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Pints for Nonprofits

$1 from every pint of our beer sold all day will go to Planned Parenthood. They will have interactive games, informational stuff to distribute and The Attics will play from 6-8:30 p.m.

668-4151 / Web site

The first entry of this Sci-Fi epic takes place midst the peak of the Cold War, as conflict between the East and West transforms into a nuclear disaster! This atomic explosion releases more than massive radiation, it awakens an ancient and long-forgotten legend of – Gamera!

613-3030 / Web site

Public Forum: Accountability for Police Violence

Goodwin Forum / 7-9 p.m. / Free

Join the Center for Excellence in Public Debating for an open discussion with the University Police Chief Donn Peterson about police violence and accountability in out community.

826-3928 / btj51@humboldt.edu /

David Nelson Get Well Harvest Tour

Humboldt Brews / 8-11:45 p.m. / $25 / 21+

Vince Herman, from Leftover Salmon will be joining Barry, Mookie, Pete and John for a tribute to David Nelson’s music.

826-2739 / humbrewsap@gmail.com / Web site

DJ Pressure Birthday Session

The Fabulous Tip Top Gentlemen's Club / 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

"It's our resident DJ Gabe Pressure's birthday. Come join him on the dance floor for a special birthday session in the mix all night."

443-5696 / Web site

Humboldt Ice Rink

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

"The rink will be staffed by local community groups, including various school clubs and sporting teams, local service clubs, and more."

Video Game Days

McKinleyville Library / 4-7:30 p.m. / Free

We’ll be playing games like Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart, and more for the Wii, as well as Minecraft, Guitar Hero and more for the Xbox 360.

839-4459 / Web site

Aber Miller

Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m.

Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.

677-0230 / Web site

Dominoes Tournament

Little Red Lion / 6:30 p.m. / $10 / 21+

"Jailhouse League Bones."

444-1344 / Events.littleredlion@gmail.com /

Open Mic with Mike Anderson

Old Town Coffee And Chocolates (Old Town) / 6:30-8:30 p.m. / Free

Usually some singer/guitarists, a couple spoken word guys and then that one wildcard oddity that makes you go "hmm."

445-8600 / OldTownCoffeeEureka@yahoo.com / Web site

Ultra Secret Good Guy Organization

SpeakEasy / 7 p.m. / 21+

Jazz/funk improv for your Wednesdays.

444-2244 / Web site

Miss Hokusai

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 7 p.m. / $8 / $6.50 matinee / 21+

This feature-length anime was adapted from the historical manga series, about early-19th-century painter Katsushika Hokusai (best known for The Great Wave off Kanagawa, the most-reproduced Japanese artwork ever).

630-5000 / Web site