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THURSDAY LOWDOWN: Humboldt’s Chance to Hold On Loosely

If you’ve been in close proximity to a radio at some point in the last 35 years you’ve without a doubt had your ears jabbed by the crunchy riff at the center of “Hold On Loosely,” easily the most notable contribution of 38 Special — a band so “southern rock” they have their very own Van Zant brother. 

You know the lick. Chn... chn chn... chn chn... chn chn... Yeah, that one. 

As the billboards have foretold, 38 Special rocks Bear River Casino Thursday night. So, if you plan on participating in this rocking, it’s vital you make sure you know at least the chorus of the song everyone’s gonna be waiting to scream. As such, please take a moment and reacquaint yourself with the group’s most inescapable hit in the clip below. 

Other, less-classic rock radio friendly Thursday events in your Lowdown listings below that. --AG

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Compost Mountain Boys

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6 p.m.

Fine local bluegrass.

668-4151 / Web site

Eureka Summer Concert Series

Madaket Plaza / 6 p.m.

Motown cover band the Funky Dozen make Eureka a temporary Detroit.

Unwed Fathers, Blue Mongeon

Little Red Lion / 7 p.m.

Progressive folk music.

The Legend of Georgia McBride

Redwood Curtain Theatre / 8-9:30 p.m. / $22 Gala Opening Night / $17 Friday/Saturday/Matinees / $10 Thursdays and Previews

"He's young, he’s broke, and he’s just found out his wife is going to have a baby! To make matters even more desperate, Casey's been fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a run-down, small-town Florida bar."

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

Safari Boots

Redwood Curtain Brewing Company, Arcata / 8-11 p.m. / Free All ages

World pop.

826-7222 / Web site

The Liar

North Coast Repertory Theatre / 8-10 p.m. / $16 / $13 Students / Seniors

"This bitingly witty farce from comedic maestro David Ives turns 17th century France on its ear in a non-stop linguistic masterpiece. Dorante is a charming young man with a bright future and one glaring personality quirk – he cannot tell the truth."

442-6278 / northcoastrepertory@gmail.com / Web site

38 Special

Bear River Casino Resort / 8 p.m. / $45

"38 Special is making their Humboldt County debut. With timeless hits like "Hold on Loosely," "Caught up on you" and "Rockin' into the Night," be prepared to be transported back to a time when Rock was King!"

733-9644 / Web site

2017 Young Writers Camp

Humboldt State University Founders Hall / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. / $150 / $160 After June 5th!

Redwood Writing Project is pleased to provide the opportunity during the summer break for families seeking a supportive, fun environment for their incoming 4th-9th grade students.

826-5109 / rwp@humboldt.edu / Web site

Summer Gymnastics!

Arcata Community Center / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $33 / $43 non-residents

Enrollment is now open for the second session of Summer Gymnastics through Arcata Recreation.

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

Camp Perigot

Blue Lake Roller Rink / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Free

Something for the kids to do.

668-5932 / parks-rec@bluelake.ca.gov / Web site

Allstar Theatre Arts Summer Camp

See Event Description / 9-4 a.m. / $400

"Super fun 2 week theatre camp for kids ages 8-13."

Info@allstartheatre.org / Web site

Henderson Center Eureka Farmers' Market

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

Celebrate the bounty of Humboldt County’s rich agricultural heritage and experience everything that our local family farmers and food producers have brought to share at our weekday farmers’ markets!

441-9999 / info@humfarm.org / Web site

Fortuna Caregiver Support Group

See Event Description / noon-1:30 p.m.

Free Pizza Lunch

Eureka High School / noon-1 p.m. / Free

There will be freshly made cheese and pepperoni pizza prepared on-site.

441-2501 / ledickinsong@eurekacityschools.org /

Free Produce Market

Food for People, Inc. / noon-2 p.m. / Free

All income eligible folks are invited to pick out fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition to fresh produce, some of the markets may have free fruit and vegetable samples, cooking tips and demos, and assistance with applying for CalFresh.

445-3166 / hmchugh@foodforpeople.org / Web site

McKinleyville Farmers' Market

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

Celebrate the bounty of Humboldt County’s rich agricultural heritage and experience everything that our local family farmers and food producers have brought to share at our weekday farmers’ markets!

441-9999 / info@humfarm.org / Web site

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Level 2

Om Shala Yoga / 5-8 p.m.

825-9642 / info@omshalayoga.com / Web site

Willow Creek Farmers' Market

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

Celebrate the bounty of Humboldt County’s rich agricultural heritage and experience everything that our local family farmers and food producers have brought to share at our weekday farmers’ markets!

441-9999 / info@humfarm.org / Web site

Compost Mountain Boys

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6-8:30 p.m. / Free

Fine local bluegrass.

668-4151 / music@madriverbrewing.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

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

The Little Hours

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 6:30 p.m. / $8 / $6.50 before 5 PM / 21+

"Based on a comic tale from Boccaccio's 14th century Italian masterpiece 'The Decameron,' the director of 'Life After Beth' and 'I Heart Huckabees' casts some of today's funniest comic actors."

630-5000 / Web site

Karaoke w/ Lightning Boom Productions

Bear River Casino Resort / 8 p.m. / 21+

Why not?

733-9644 / Web site

Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m.

When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.

668-9770 / Web site

Open Mic Night

Central Station / 9 p.m. / Free / 21+

Be the next Mack Idol.

839-2013 /

Karaoke and Lip Sync Night

The Fuzion / 9 p.m.-midnight / $8 / $12 Non-Memeber

The only weekly Karaoke & Lip Sync night open to all ages! Music provided by Accurate Productions, Inc.

345-1040 / hello@thefuzion.com / Web site

Rude Lion Sound

Sidelines / 9:30 p.m. / 21+

Hip hop krunkage for your butt.

822-0919 /

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre