Thursday Lowdown: Activist Alicia Garza Cancels Tonight's Appearance at HSU

Bummer news for those who'd been looking forward to a lil' soul boost from Alicia Garza. The author and activist was scheduled to speak Thursday night in Humboldt State University's Van Duzer Theatre but, as happens 'round these parts from time to time, the appearance was thwarted by Mother Nature:

From HSU:

We are sorry to inform you that Alicia Garza has had to cancel her lecture event that was scheduled for Thursday, February 9. Ms. Garza has a commitment related to her ongoing social justice work scheduled in the Bay Area for the day after she planned to appear at HSU. Due to the current travel and weather situation, she was concerned that she would not be able to return in time.

We will be issuing refunds for all ticket holders as soon as possible. For more information please call the University Ticket Office at 707-826-3928.

Other Thursday night options in your Lowdown listings below. --AG

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Necrot, Phrenelith, Drown In Piss, Cross Contamination

The Siren's Song Tavern / 7 p.m.-midnight / $8

Old Town death metal, punk and pee-beat grindviolence.

442-8778 / thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com / Web site

(CANCELED) Alicia Garza

Van Duzer Theater / 7 p.m. / $15

"An established social activist, Alicia Garza prompted activism nationwide when she—together with Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors—introduced the world to the Twitter hashtag, #BlackLivesMatter which has evolved into the banner under which this generation’s civil rights movement marches."

826-3928 / Web site

Trivia Night

Logger Bar / 8-10 p.m. / 21+

With new host Jason Robo!

668-5000 / Web site

Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight

Redwood Curtain Theatre / 8 p.m. / $10 / $22 Gala Champagne Opening Night / $17 Friday/Saturday/Matinees / $10 Thursdays and Previews

"Romantic. Dramatic. Comic. Tonight, 18th century scientific genius Emilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart?"

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

Caveman Dave

Vista Del Mar / 9 p.m.

"All the way from Philadelphia, with an acoustic guitar in hand and songs that will make you giggle with joy, we welcome Caveman Dave."

443-3770 / vistadelmarbar@gmail.com /

Slide at Highway 36

See Event Description / 9 a.m.

768-9100 / coreyfisher1@gmail.com /

Yoga is for Everyone

Redwood Lounge / 10:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. / $10 / $40 5 class pass

"Arcata Recreation and Instructor Joey Paz brings a new yoga class to the community."

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

Mobile Outreach in Orleans

See Event Description / 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. / Free

Visitors to the bus can be assisted with CalFresh, MediCal, In-Home Supportive Services, Veterans Services and Child Support.

HICAP Volunteer Informational Meeting

Area 1 Agency on Aging / 4-5 p.m.

Find out about helping seniors with their Medicare.

442-3763 / A1AA@a1aa.org / Web site

The Gatehouse Well

Gallagher's Irish Pub and Restaurant / 5-8 p.m. / Free

"Enjoy the tight vocal harmonies, marvel at the world class fiddling, and groan at the bad puns."

442-1177 / thegatehousewell@gmail.com / Web site

Think Like a Marketer

North Coast Small Business Development Center / 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Are you "too busy for marketing"? Let's change that.

Beginning Wet Felting

Center Activities, HSU Campus / 5:30-7:30 p.m. / $30 / $25 HSU Students

Learn wet felting basics including the mechanics of felting wool and how to handle wool roving.

826-3357 / cntract@humboldt.edu / Web site

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

Seabury Gould and Evan Morden

Gallagher's Irish Pub and Restaurant / 6:30 p.m.

Irish/Celtic music.

442-1177 / Web site

Where are the Porcupines?

Humboldt Coastal Nature Center / 6:30-8 p.m.

Many people in northern California have noticed a distinct lack of porcupines over the past decade, particularly around Humboldt Bay and points south. Surprisingly little is known about how porcupines spend their time in this area.

444-1397 / info@friendsofthedunes.org / Web site

Heartfulness Meditation

Center Activities, HSU Campus / 7-8:30 p.m. / $7 / $35 All 6 sessions

In this class you will learn basic relaxation and meditation techniques, and we will explore how meditation can contribute to stress reduction, improved focus and concentration, personal effectiveness, creativity, and happier relationships!

826-3357 / cntract@humboldt.edu / Web site

Neruda

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 7 p.m. / $8 / $6.50 Matinee

Chilean director Pablo Larrain (JACKIE) constructs a "biographical fantasia" of poet and communist Pablo Neruda, as he plays a game of cat-and-mouse with a police inspector while forced underground.

630-5000 / Web site