Your Humboldt Wednesday features no shortage of out-and-about options to help you heal your head after you put it through a wall while watching tonight’s Presidential debate. Scroll your Lowdown listings below for deets on a livelier-than-most hump day.
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
"This first film version of H.G. Wells’ Island of Dr. Moreau stars Charles Laughton as Dr.Moreau, a dedicated but sadly misguided scientist who rules the roost on a remote island."
613-3030 /
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The Old Steeple
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $25
/ $30 At the door
"Sierra Hull has been recognized from age 11 as a virtuoso mandolin-player, astonishing audiences and fellow-musicians alike. Now a seasoned touring musician nearing her mid-20s, Hull has delivered her most inspired, accomplished, and mature recorded work to date."
786-7030 /
ferndalemusic@yahoo.com /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7:30 p.m.-10 a.m.
/ $12
/ $10 Seniors/students
The Humboldt Folk Dancers invite the public to a virtuosic performance of traditional Bulgarian music with the group, "Bulgarika."
496-6734 /
kurumada@humboldt.edu /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
Keyboard virtuoso Mario Carboni (Portland, OR) returns to Humboldt to play his selections of honky tonk, country, blues and a few more genres too.
442-8778 /
twang4strings@yahoo.com /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9 p.m.
/ $15
New York City reggae outfit New Kingston formed in 2006 by their father Courtney Panton Sr. in their hometown Brooklyn blend reggae with R&B and hip hop to create their New York meets Jamaica sound.
826-2739 /
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Freshwater Farms Reserve
/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
/ Free
Volunteers are needed to lead groups of elementary school students on wetland focused field trips at Freshwater Farms Reserve.
444-1397 /
jess@friendsofthedunes.org /
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Organic Matters Farm
/ noon-6 p.m.
Located at 6821 Myrtle Ave., Freshwater. Annual u-pick community pumpkin patch. We have plenty of beautiful pumpkin varieties to choose from.
407-3276 /
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Warren Creek Farms
/ 1-6 p.m.
Located at 1171 Mad River Rd., Arcata. Get your pumps, daily in October.
822-6017 /
Arcata Community Center
/ 4-5:30 p.m.
/ $50
/ $60 non-residents
Each week your Clay Kid creates a new project including coil pots, pinch pots, slab inspired ceramics and more.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
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AgDynamix
/ 5-7 p.m.
"AgDynamix is working to service the cannabis industry in its transition into legitimacy. Serving Humboldt, Trinity & Mendocino counties currently, they work with farmers and producers to come out of the shadows."
Arcata City Hall
/ 6-8 p.m.
Attendees will get a first look at draft conceptual designs developed by the project team from community feedback.
Bayside Grange
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Is traveling safely on Bayside's Old Arcata Road important to you?
825-2173 /
nkhatri@cityofarcata.org /
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Little Red Lion
/ 6:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
"Jailhouse League Bones."
444-1344 /
Events.littleredlion@gmail.com /
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
The Jam
/ 10 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
"A full audio/visual experience featuring two of Australia's most innovative sound design acts."
822-5266 /
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Toby and Jacks
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
Were you just thinking, "Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?" Here it is!
