Pick a day

[ ADVERTISE WITH US ]

TUESDAY LOWDOWN: Hot Licks from Madagascar, Guinea and Ghana, Oh My

 

Cheaper than a plane ticket across the Atlantic, CenterArts offers you an aural African journey up in the Van Duzer Theatre this Tuesday night. Your guides? The fretboard champions that make up the Juno Award-winning African Guitar Summit, a collection of African-Canadians offering up laid-back rhythms and melodies quality enough for Paul Simon to exploit. Touring with this version of the group — and hopefully inspiring HSU students to take a quick, Google-aided geography lesson — are Guinea's Alpha YaYa Diallo, Madagascar's Donne Roberts and Madagascar Slim, and drummer Kofi Ackah from Ghana. Get to YouTube-know the group in the clip above. 

Real quick: In keeping with our policy of publicly appreciating event organizers who find non-boring ways to promote their thing, SCRAP Humboldt is gearing up for their fourth annual Rebel Craft Rumble, the Iron Chef-style crafting deathmatch which returns to the Arcata Playhouse on April 1. Rumble wranglers have announced the first competing team: the returning "Crafty Geriatrics!" Watch them fumble their social media debut below.

More Tuesday joy in your Lowdown listings below. —AG

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

African Guitar Summit

Van Duzer Theater / 8 p.m. / $36

With roots across the African continent, this star-studded collective unites the talents of six musicians to showcase a diversity of styles and fiery fretboard skills. The unique show features Guinea’s Alpha YaYa Diallo, Madagascar’s Donne Roberts and Madagascar Slim, and Ghanan drummer Kofi Ackah.

826-3928 / Web site

Trevor Lockwood's 30 Minutes!

The Jam / 9 p.m.-midnight / $5 / 21+

"Trevor Lockwood headlines the Jam. One of the 7,000 Humboldy comedians from the Fresno area, Trevor has been blazing stages for 2 years. Jessica Grant, Matt Redbeard and Jeff Ward open. James Stephen hosts."

822-5266 / Web site

Spring Gymnastics!

See Event Description / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $39 / $124 non-residents / $114 eesidents / $49 non-residents

Enrollment opens soon for Spring Gymnastics through Arcata Recreation. A variety of classes are available to youth ages 15 months to 18 years.

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

Workshops for Grant Opportunities for SWEEP

See Event Description / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 18+

staff.ncrcdc@gmail.com / Web site

Yoga and Meditation

Tosha Yoga / noon-1 p.m.

Come join Stephanie for this free lunchtime class designed to encourage centering and mindfulness. We will breathe through slow gentle movements accessible for all bodies and then have a short guided seated meditation.

Ping Pong

Logger Bar / noon / 21+

Sometimes The Logger Bar sets up ping pong tables. This is one of those times. Get your Gump on.

668-5000 / Web site

The Lunch Box: Humboldt Roller Derby

Arcata Playhouse / 1-2 p.m.

Humboldt Roller Derby is celebrating its 10 year anniversary as a women-led, volunteer-run, premiere sports organization.

822-1575 / Web site

Modern Momming with Alegria Sita and Co.

Arcata Playhouse / 1-2:30 p.m.

Within the bustling ambiance of a cafe-like setting, join us for an interactive discussion on major themes and topics on being a mom today. We will celebrate, commiserate, laugh, and collaborate while uncovering some of the blessings and challenges we face as modern mamas in our crazy world.

822-1575 / Web site

Singing Games for Parents and Kids

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 3-4:15 p.m.

Take time to sing dance and play with your child or children in this fun singing games class.

616-6876 / Web site

Hair Accessories with Shoshanna

Redwood Raks World Dance Studio / 4:15-6 p.m.

Shoshanna invites you to create a unique and beautiful hair accessory on a clip or hairband that will make a perfect gift for YOURSELF or someone you love.

616-6876 / Web site

Compassionate Communication with Erin Rowe

Arcata Playhouse / 4:30-6 p.m.

Erin Rowe has 30 years experience mediating more than 3,000 cases in court and in private venues. She is a member of the California Bar and a Real Estate Broker.

822-1575 / Web site

Game Night

Crush / 5 p.m.

Don't be bored. Play board games.

I Am Not Your Negro

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 5:30 p.m. / $8 / $6.50 Matinee

This 2017 Oscar nominee for Best Documentary envisions the book James Baldwin never finished - a radical narration about race in America, using the writer’s original words.

630-5000 / Web site

Kaptain Kirk's Kosmic Koncoction

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

Eclectic acoustic mayhem with Kaptain Kirk.

668-4151 / gini@madriverbrewing.com / Web site

Academy of the Redwoods Student and Family Information Night

See Event Description / 6-7 p.m. / Free

This event will consist of a presentation on AR’s unique educational opportunity, and will give families and prospective students the chance to meet AR staff and ask questions.

476-4203 / sbroadstock@fuhsdistrict.net / Web site

Well Living Women

Arcata Playhouse / 6-8 p.m.

A panel of professional women with expertise including healthy relationships & sexuality, herbal & traditional medicine, pregnancy & birth, and holistic health will share relevant information and resources available in our community.

822-1575 / Web site

Humboldt Cribbage Club

Moose Lodge / 6:15 p.m. / $8

Muggins! Get your weekly crib on.

444-3161 /

Experience the Sacred Sound of HU!

Jefferson Community Center / 7-7:45 p.m. / Free

Welcome to a Free Community HU Chant! Sponsored by Eckankar of Eureka/Arcata: Ancient Wisdom for Today.

805-450-8235 / clare_vettes@yahoo.com /

Open Mic

Clam Beach Inn / 7-9 p.m.

With Mike Bynum.

839-0545 /

Karaoke With DJ Marv

Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 7-11 p.m. / 21+

Sing it out.

The Opera Alley Cats

SpeakEasy / 7:30-10:30 p.m. / Free / 21+

Burning live jazz under the "stars."

444-2244 / Web site

TRUEntertainment Presents: Tuesday Inspirational Movie

Arcata Playhouse / 8-9:30 p.m. / $5

Hosted by Louise Hay, this offers not only an intimate look into her moving and inspirational life story, but also a special segment devoted to helping you apply Louise’s affirmations and groundbreaking wisdom to heal your own life and the challenges that you face today.

822-1575 / Web site

Burgundy Blues Dance Night

Arcata Core Pilates Studio / 8-10:30 p.m. / $5

Welcome to Burgundy Blues! We have blues social dancing every week as well as classes taught on the first, third, and fifth Tuesday of every month.

burgundybluesdance@gmail.com / Web site

Karaoke w/ Chris Clay

Cher-Ae Heights Casino / 8 p.m.

Your Lowdown will go on the record as saying that Chris Clay is Humboldt's most pro karaoke jockey. We know this stuff.

800-684-2464 / Web site

Sunny Brae Jazz

Six Rivers Brewery / 8 p.m.

Local jazz and southern fried chicken night.

839-7580 / Web site

Comedy Night

Vista Del Mar / 9 p.m. / 21+

A night of laughs with local funny folks; Evan Vest, Alec Cole, Nathan Davis Floyd, and Nando Molina. Hosted by Ivy Vasquez.

443-3770 / vistadelmarbar@gmail.com /

!Bomba Sonido!

Toby and Jacks / 10 p.m. / 21+

DJ Gabe Pressure and Zero Juan take you on a musical trip. Carribean Club, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Dembow, Latin House, Dancehall, Latin bass music, remixes y mas.

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre