And now it’s the women’s turn. Your Humboldt Thursday just so happens to kickoff the first ever Zero to Fierce Festival, a sprawling 10-day long experiment that aims to celebrate local creative women through numerous performances, workshops, panel discussions and presentations (mostly in Arcata’s Creamery District) while hopefully inspiring a few, too.
For a complete-and-lengthy list of events associated with the festival click on over to the Zero to Fierce website. As for Thursday:
Over the next ten days you’ll find many 02F Festival event littered throughout the Lowdown, so keep an eye out. Other Thursday night options in your Lowdown listings below. —AG
Minor Theatre
/ 6 p.m.
Thursday night's film: Made in L.A.. Features a panel discussion after the movie.
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
"This month Surfrider Humboldt is partnering with Save the Waves, by having Ocean Night be part of their film festival tour! We will be screening "The More Things Change" as our feature film, and a number of shorts from their film festival tour."
613-3030 /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
O2F Opening Night Reception; Come celebrate the beginning of the first annual 02F Festival with us! Champagne and snacks. Then join us at the Arcata Playhouse for the Women of the Northwest opening night!
616-6876 /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 7-9:30 p.m.
/ $5
The first Thursday of every month, every seat is filled at the Siren's Song Tavern with people who want to listen to poetry. The event is hosted by A Reason to Listen poetry collective. Co-founders Vanessa Vrtiak and Therese FitzMaurice alternately M.C. with interjections of deviance and wisdom.
442-8778 /
thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 7-9 p.m.
"As part of the Let's Talk About the Middle East film and discussion series, HSU History professor Dr. Leena Dallasheh hosts a screening of "Baran," directed by Majid Majidi. This film offers a glimpse into the lives of Afghani refugees in Tehran (then over a million, now almost 3 million)."
630-5000 /
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The Old Steeple
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $35
/ $40 At the door
"Music virtuoso John Jorgenson, known for his blistering guitar licks and mastery of a broad musical palette, has earned a reputation as a world-class musician and guitarist who has collaborated with the likes of Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Luciano Pavarotti, and Bob Dylan."
786-7030 /
ferndalemusic@yahoo.com /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $15
/ $13 Seniors
/ $13 Students
/ $13 Members
A revival of the 2013 hit production Women of the Northwest is an investigation into the rich history of women in Humboldt County. Part of the Zero to Fierce Festival.
822-1575 /
david@arcataplayhouse.org /
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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 /
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Access Humboldt Community Media Center
/ 9-11 a.m.
/ $15
/ $20 Non-Members
"Learn how to create short and effective messages for multiple media platforms that grab attention and reach your target audience."
442-2993 /
Norcan@hafoundation.org /
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See Event Description
/ 12:30 p.m.-2:30 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 /
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Arcata Community Center
/ 7 p.m.
Sing your favorite folk, rock and pop songs with leader Joel Sonenshein. Songbooks provided, just bring your voice.
Humboldt State University Founders Hall
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ $7
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 /
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See Event Description
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Do you have psychic ability or other spiritual; gifts and wanting to talk to someone about it? The Humboldt Spiritualist Support group will listen, offer emotional and spiritual support. Our group's purpose is to walk beside you during your journey.
601-2940 /
humboldtspiritualist@gmail.com /
See Event Description
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
/ $5
Hosted by A Reason To Listen, for the past 11 years: Humboldt Poetry Show! Sign-ups for the open mic are available at 7 o'clock, the show starts at 7:30. There will be live art by Carly Robbins, and live music by DJ Goldylocks! Our feature this month is the incredibly talented: Bruce Taylor!
502-0162 /
areasontolisten@gmail.com /
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Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
822-0919 /
