Thursday Lowdown: Reggae Benefit for Syrian Refugees in Arcata

Go with your strengths, Humboldt.

Thursday evening The Jam in Arcata hosts a reggae-heavy musical benefit show in an attempt to raise money for for Syrian refugees currently residing in Greece. According to organizers, all door proceeds from the Rhythm for Refugees event — featuring performances from Altar Tones, Arkaingelle, DJ Rotten and others — will be donated to the Shelter House Project which provides apartments and support to displaced Syrian families in Thessaloniki.

Other Humboldt Thursday highlights include the opening night for the North Coast Repertory Theatre’s production of beloved musical Oklahoma! and the finest of local bluegrass courtesy the Compost Mountain Boys out at Mad River Brewery (where I’m told they sell beer). --AG

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Rhythm for Refugees

The Jam / 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. / $10

A benefit for Syrian refugee families in Greece. Music by Altar Tones, The Brothers Norton, Arkaingelle, Ultra Secret.

599-7096 / refugeeshelterhouse@gmail.com / Web site

Compost Mountain Boys

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6 p.m.

Fine local bluegrass.

668-4151 / Web site

Compost Mountain Boys

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6 p.m.

Fine local bluegrass.

668-4151 / Web site

Wilde Ghosts and Coward Spirits

Gist Theater at HSU / 7 p.m. / $10 Students / $15 General

"Spooky musical comedy, featuring song and dance, unique costumes and rollicking humor. Set in the roaring 20’s with music by Cole Porter, this adaptation includes works by two of the kings of British comedy, Oscar Wilde and Noel Coward."

616-7676 / cyndymaria@aol.com /

Oklahoma!

North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-11 p.m. / $18

Love and jealousy tussle for supremacy against a backdrop of classic ballads from two of Broadway’s most beloved and successful composers.

442-6278 / ncrt@sonic.net / Web site

The Gatehouse Well

The Siren's Song Tavern / 8-11 p.m. / $5 / 21+

"The Gatehouse Well will be bringing their unique blend of progressive folk, fun, and bad puns to The Siren's Song Tavern! Get ready for an evening of tight harmonies, phenomenal fiddling, and toe-tappin'."

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

Eureka City Schools Registration and Open Enrollment

See Event Description / 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

To register your child, please visit your preferred school site or the Eureka City Schools District Office at 2100 J Street, Eureka.

441-3383 / taylorn@eurekacityschools.org / Web site

Winter Gymnastics at the Judo Hut

Arcata Judo Hut / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $39 / $49 non-residents

A variety of classes are available to youth ages 15 months to 6 years.

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

CASA Advocate Training

CASA of Humboldt / 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

"Make a positive change in the life of a foster child."

443-3197 / andrea@humboldtcasa.org / Web site

Tanna (2016)

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 5 p.m. / $8 / $6.50 Matinee

On 2017's Oscars shortlist for Best Foreign Language film, this stunning Australian feature is the first film ever shot in Vanuatu, and it is acted by people who had never seen a film before the project began.

630-5000 / Web site

Relay For Life Kickoff

Faith Center / 5-8 p.m. / Free

"We will be there to help get you registered, answer any questions you might have about getting involved with Relay, and have snacks and Relay swag to give away!"

443-2241 / amanda.lankila@cancer.org / Web site

Redwood Prep Charter School to Host Enrollment Meetings

Redwood Prep Charter School / 6-7 p.m. / Free

682-6149 / 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

Hunter Gatherer (2016)

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

"After a 3-year stint in prison, an unreasonably optimistic middle-aged man (THE WIRE's Andre Royo) returns to his stagnant neighborhood to win back his girlfriend, only to find that she and his family have done what they always wanted to do - forget he exists."

630-5000 / Web site