As is generally the case on the second Friday of the month, most of the Humboldt action tonight will take place in Arcata due to the calendar’s demand for another edition of Arts Arcata. Scroll your Lowdown listings below until your eye sends some info to your brain that makes your mouth go “Hmm!”
Arcata Playhouse
/ 1-2 p.m.
"Game Over and the cast of Jane Doe in Wonderland invite you to join us for Q&A coffee hour regarding their upcoming tour of Humboldt County theaters and schools."
822-1575 /
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
/ $8
/ $6.50 Matinee
This acclaimed new documentary follows seven of Istanbul's famous street cats, hundreds of thousands of whom have been an integral and respected part of the city since the Ottoman Empire.
630-5000 /
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Eureka Theater
/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.
"Generously sponsored by the groovy birds at Shady Lady Window Coverings and Design, it's a smashing shagadelic party as Mike Myers and Elizabeth Hurley star in a non-stop, hilarious comedy adventure."
442-2970 /
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Van Duzer Theater
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 students, seniors
The play follows the story of both the rise to power of Julius Caesar and of the death of the ancient Roman republic. The central drama of the play focuses on the struggle between the conflicting demands of honor, patriotism and friendship.
826-3928 /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Students
/ $16 Seniors
"Written by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek. Directed by David Powell Somewhere in the American frontier, Sarah reaches for her needle and thread. It’s time for a new quilt. Her daughters bring their mother the patches of their lives: girlhood, marriage, illness, spinsterhood, death."
786-5483 /
info@ferndalerep.org /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 8-9 p.m.
/ $15
/ $12 adv.
A 60-minute concert performance by internationally renown singer Rhiannon, featuring workshop participants from the week’s Vocal River workshop.
822-1575 /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 8-9 p.m.
/ $5
Eclectic, fast paced, bare-bones production, where the audience sits on chairs around the stage and experience theatrical pieces that last 1 minute!
616-6876 /
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Mateel Community Center
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ $10
March features two titans of Bay Area comedy, Mean Dave and FC Sierra, plus Humboldt’s own James Stephen, Pat Dylan and Nathan Davis-Floyd. Tony Persico hosts.
923-3368 /
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Arcata Playhouse
/ 9:30-10:30 p.m.
A glittery game show with questions, quotes, wigs and video clips that challenge both the contestants and the audience to win the ultimate prize. But maybe playing by the rules won’t win you any points and what is a fact anyway?
822-1575 /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 9:30-11:30 p.m.
/ 21+
"The California Honeydrops don’t just play music—they throw parties. Drawing on diverse musical influences from Bay Area R&B, funk, Southern soul, Delta blues, and New Orleans second-line, the Honeydrops bring vibrant energy and infectious dance-party vibes to their live shows."
826-2739 /
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Logger Bar
/ 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
The No Good Redwood Ramblers return to the Logger Bar. Expect to hear Songs off their latest album "Shoot from the Hip Straight to the Heart" as well as some bluegrass favorites.
633-3028 /
thenogoodredwoodramblers@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.
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
/ 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
For singers and teachers with good pitch and the desire to study vocal improvisation, circle singing and song form.
822-1575 /
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See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
Roll up your sleeve and help us maintain the property of our student-led, sustainability-based organization.
826-3551 /
ccathsu@gmail.com /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ noon-1 p.m.
Creative expression for business or pleasure. Considerations on creating art or an art business line using discarded materials: why reuse?
616-6876 /
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See Event Description
/ 3:30-4:30 p.m.
/ Free
Drop in to the library every Friday after school for free art projects, led by Fortuna High School art students.
725-3460 /
forhuml@co.humboldt.ca.us /
Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 3:30-5 p.m.
Come learn about the practice of fertility observation and charting that is every woman's birthright! Fertility Awareness offers many benefits, such as basic cycle understanding, improved hormonal health, gynecological health assessment, and knowing exactly when you're fertile without guessing.
616-6876 /
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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 /
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Arcata
/ 6-9 p.m.
Monthly arts walk. Businesses on and around the Plaza stay open late featuring local art and music.
822-4500 /
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Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ Free
Features local favorites Joyce, Fred, Tim & Gary. You know 'em so well on the local musicians circuit they don't need last names.
668-4151 /
gini@madriverbrewing.com /
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Bear River Casino Resort
/ 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
Influences: Bruce Springsteen, Creedance Clearwater Revival, The Black Keys, Kings Of Leon, Joe Satriani
733-9644 /
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Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ 21+
"It's time for another Blue Lake Casino show. This will be one of our last public shows for a few months, so come get your fill of The Undercovers this Friday!"
668-9770 /
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