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(VIDEOS) WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: Matisyahu in SoHum Tonight, Sure, But There's Much More

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:

And that’s not all! There’s also interesting looking free shows at both The Siren’s Song Tavern and the Arcata Playhouse. And don’t even get me started on the McKinleyville Community Services District’s Candidate Forum! Oh my! Details on everything Wednesday in your Lowdown listings below! —Andrew Goff 

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Solidarity Circle to Celebrate International Women's Day

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.

Jill Stein

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

MCSD Candidate Forum

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 / Web site

Preening, Venus Milk, Julio Perdido

See Event Description / 7-11:30 p.m. / $5

Punk and dream pop at a secret location.

Pimps of Joytime, MarchFourth Marching Band

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

Between Heaven and Earth: Music and Tales for the Soul

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 / Web site

Matisyahu

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 / Web site

Endangered Blood

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 / Web site

Nick and Luke, No Pardon

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 / 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

DanzUrbano Class

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 / Web site

Workshops for Grant Opportunities for SWEEP

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

staff.ncrcdc@gmail.com / Web site

The Lunch Box: Open Mic-helle

Arcata Playhouse / 1-2 p.m.

One hour of plesantry.

822-1575 / Web site

Workshops for Grant Opportunities for SWEEP

See Event Description / 2:30-5:30 p.m. / 18+

staff.ncrcdc@gmail.com / Web site

Moves for Everybody with Barbara Penny and Joan Becker

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 / Web site

Harry Potter Out Loud

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 /

Clay Kids

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

Insanity Live

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

Pussy Power Pads: Make Your Own Menstrual Pads

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 / Web site

Aber Miller

Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m.

Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.

677-0230 / Web site

Celebrate International Women's Day

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 / Web site

Piet Dalmolen

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

Solo guitar with the amazing Piet Dalmolen!

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

MEOW Movie Night at CCAT

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 / Web site

Leave No Trace Seminar

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 / Web site

Redwood Coast Soo Bahk Do Karate Class Demonstration

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

Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino)

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 / Web site

Neruda

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

Encore screening of Pablo Larrain's (JACKIE, NO) political biopic.. a different take on the Nobel Prize winning Chilean poet.

630-5000 / Web site

Wednesday Night Dominoes Tournament

Little Red Lion / 7 p.m. / $10 / 21+

Jailhouse bones every Wednesday night.

444-1344 / Events.littleredlion@gmail.com /

Ultra Secret Good Guy Organization

SpeakEasy / 7 p.m. / 21+

Jazz/funk improv for your Wednesdays.

444-2244 / Web site

Doing Time Doing Vipasana

Westhaven Center for the Arts / 7-9 p.m.

Hosted by Rob Diggins.

677-9493 /

Karaoke

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

Provided by Lightning Boom productions.

443-3770 / vistadelmarbar@gmail.com /

Rockstar Karaoke

Brass Rail Bar / 9 p.m.

This is the most hardcore karaoke in Humboldt.

923-3188 /

Open Mikey Comedy

Palm Lounge at The Eureka Inn / 9-11:45 p.m. / Free / 21+

Open mic comedy hosted by Tom Connors, with occasional guest host!

Web site

Whomp Wednesday

The Jam / 9:30 p.m. / 21+

whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp.

822-5266 / Web site

Whomp

The Jam / 9:30 p.m. / $5 / 21+

Every Wednesday Jambalaya makes with the whompity whomp.

822-5266 / Web site

Rude Lion Sound

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

Were you just thinking, "Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?" Here it is!

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre