What? Does this Wednesday thinks it’s a Saturday? Humboldt is blessed with a ridiculous amount of music on International Women’s Day. Geez. Let’s just quickly hit the highestlights:
Arcata Plaza
/ noon-12:15 p.m.
A gathering to stand in solidarity with women around the world in honor of International Women's Day and "A Day Without a Woman" strike.
Humboldt State University
/ 6-9 p.m.
"Not to miss this dauntless worker for true ‘Democracy! Jill Stein, Green Party candidate for President."
826-3321 /
news@humboldt.edu /
Web site
Azaela Hall
/ 6-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Hear from the candidates for the McKinleyville Community Services District Special Election.
840-0905 /
baker.mfrc@gmail.com /
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Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
/ $25
/ $20 adv.
/ 21+
"Anyone familiar with the Pimps of Joytime live experience knows the feeling—it’s that moment when a deep bluesy groove morphs into a full-on EDM dance beat, or the sensation when the wide-eyed audience collectively elevates in sync with the band’s tangible energy."
613-3030 /
Web site
Arcata Playhouse
/ 8-10 p.m.
"Listeners are transported to another reality as this captivating mother and son team share original mystical stories, interwoven with exquisite traditional melodies and new songs."
822-1575 /
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Mateel Community Center
/ 8 p.m.
/ $35
/ $30 adv.
Matisyahu first made a name for himself with his album ‘Live at Stubbs,’ and ‘Youth’ quickly followed. Both albums subsequently went Gold and ‘Youth’ was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.
923-3368 /
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Morris Graves Museum of Art
/ 8 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 students and seniors
"Endangered Blood plays fast, looping, dynamically even and entwining lines, laying bebop over clanky grooves." —Ben Ratliff, New York Times
442-0278 /
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The Siren's Song Tavern
/ 8:30 p.m.
"With a love for traditional music and honest songwriting presented with the spontaneity of jazz and the reckless abandon of rock music, Nick and Luke have cultivated a musical language all their own."
442-8778 /
thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com /
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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 /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 9:30-10:30 a.m.
/ $5
Mimi Law is a fabulous local fitness and dance teacher who started out in Zumba before finding her home in a dance of her own creation - DANZURBANO.
616-6876 /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 3-5 p.m.
/ $5
/ $10 sliding scale
A playful exploration of the joys, wonders, and challenges of living in our bodies. All teens and adults are welcome. For over 30 years, Barbara Penny and Joan Becker, from Southern Humboldt, have been offering clowning and creative workshops.
822-1575 /
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Fortuna Library
/ 3:30-4:30 p.m.
/ Free
Attention Muggles! Kids of all ages welcome to a weekly reading of Harry Potter, led by Fortuna High School students.
725-3460 /
forhuml@co.humboldt.ca.us /
Arcata Community Center
/ 4-5:30 p.m.
/ $55
/ $65 non-residents
Join Art Camp Director and experienced ceramicist Katie Ritter for these fun-filled and creative hands-on ceramics workshops.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
Web site
Redwood Lounge
/ 5:15-6:15 p.m.
/ $5
Dynamic, cardio-conditioning and athletic training class taught in a format that can be done by all fitness levels and ages.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
Web site
SCRAP Humboldt
/ 5:30-7:30 p.m.
/ $10
Save money and our earth by making your own washable, reusable period pads! Bloodsiblings of any gender, come stitch & bitch and sashay away with at least three fleece-and-flannel pads to welcome your flow. All materials supplied, but if you have your own fleece/flannel you'd like to use, bring it!
633-8349 /
director@scraphumboldt.org /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 6-9 p.m.
Sing-Along led by Jan Bramlett and Leslie Quinn, tabling by groups supporting women and girls, the Raging Grannies, a silent auction, and delicious appetizers.
822-1575 /
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See Event Description
/ 6-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
CCAT presents another installment of MEOW Movie Night featuring the film "This Black Soil," a story about resistance and rebirth in Bayview, Virginia where the non-profit Bayview Citizens for Social Justice was founded and how they fought for their citizens.
826-3551 /
ccathsu@gmail.com /
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Center Activities, HSU Campus
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ Free
When adventuring in the outdoors, there is nothing more important than protecting the areas we use and love.
826-3357 /
cntract@humboldt.edu /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Teacher Kyo Sa Nim Teri Vodden, LCSW, invites any interested community members to observe a class (and get inspired to take the Self Defense Class Saturday).
616-6876 /
Web site
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7 p.m.
/ $7
/ $40 6 week series
Salsa rueda is a circle of couples dancing changing partners to patterns called out in Spanish or shown with hand signals. Sponsored by Humboldt Folk Dancers.
496-6189 /
jacaronda@suddenlink.net /
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Little Red Lion
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
Jailhouse bones every Wednesday night.
444-1344 /
Events.littleredlion@gmail.com /
Vista Del Mar
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Provided by Lightning Boom productions.
443-3770 /
vistadelmarbar@gmail.com /
Brass Rail Bar
/ 9 p.m.
This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.
923-3188 /
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp.
822-5266 /
Web site
The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
Every Wednesday Jambalaya makes with the whompity whomp.
822-5266 /
Web site
Toby and Jacks
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
Were you just thinking, "Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?" Here it is!