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SUNDAY LOWDOWN: Be Kind to Momma's Eardrums

Oh, so you've come to the Lowdown for Mother's Day ideas? OK, fine. Err... does mom like '70s proto-punk with a Cleveland-y flavor to it? Sure! What mutha don't?

Well, then you better haul mother down to The Siren's Song Tavern where revived no wave band X__X (pronounced "ex blank ex) will headline a night of amplified wow alongside locals The Tweeners and Blackplate. Other more traditional options  in your Lowdown listings below. 

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Atalanta's Victory Run and Walk

See Event Description / 10 a.m.-noon / $15 13 and older / $10 12 and under

The run and walk begins and ends at the North Coast Co-op in Arcata and offers a flat course for the 2 mile run-walk or the 8K run-walk.

855-969-5515 / allens@humboldt1.com / Web site

The House that Will Not Stand

Redwood Curtain Theatre / 2 p.m. / $17 / $22 5/5 Gala Opening / $10 Thursdays

New Orleans, 1836. Following an era of French colonial rule and relative racial acceptance, Louisiana’s “free people of color” are prospering. Beatrice, a free woman of color, has become one of the city’s wealthiest women through her relationship with a rich white man.

Web site

Hope, Heart, and Haydn: A Spring Concert

Christ Episcopal Church / 2-4 p.m. / $15

Local vocal ensemble, A Company of Voices, presents... "Hope, Heart, and Haydn: A Spring Concert," featuring Haydn's "Little Organ Mass" with guest instrumentalists, and a variety of a cappella selections celebrating nature, faith and the human experience.

acompanysinger@gmail.com /

Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985)

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5:30 p.m.

Pee Wee, an overgrown pre-pubescent boy sporting a molded Princeton cut, blush, lipstick, and a shrunken gray flannel suit, lives an idyllic life in his bizarre home until someone nabs his bike.

613-3030 / Web site

Chicago

Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 8 p.m. / $18 / $10 5/3 preview / $16 students/seniors

"Winner of both the Tony Award for Best Revival and Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, Chicago is the bold, sexy musical about notoriety, celebrity, and human passion."

786-5483 / info@ferndalerep.org / Web site

La Luz, Ancient Forest

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 8:30 p.m. / $15 / 21+

"A clear-eyed testament that surf rock can be technically inventive and still have way more fun than everyone else." - NPR

630-5000 / Web site

X_X, The Tweeners, Blackplate

The Siren's Song Tavern / 9-11:59 p.m. / $8 / 18+

"Proto punk legends from Cleveland which holds members have influenced '70s CBGB's scene and beyond. Opening are Eureka freaks The Tweeners and Shively farm rockers Blackplate. Bring your mama!"

498-3338 / jjh49@asis.com / Web site

Mother's Day Garden Center Sale

Northcoast Horticulture Supply / 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

725-5550 / info@northcoasths.com / Web site

Mother's Day Brunch

Red Lion Hotel / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. / $32 / $27 Senior 65+ / $17 Children 4-12

Join us for Mother's Day Bruch! With a prime rib and ham carving station, fresh baked omelets and much more.

445-0844 / misty.hiney@redlion.com / Web site

Humboldt Paintball Community

See Event Description / 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

498-3835 / humpaintcommunity@gmail.com / Web site

Humboldt Brew Tours

Red Lion Hotel / noon-4:30 p.m. / $59.99 / 21+

Breweries may include Lost Coast Brewery, Redwood Curtain Brewing, Six Rivers Brewery and Mad River Brewing company while transported aboard our open air, glass top van.

677-8464 / redwoodsightseeingtours@gmail.com / Web site

Redwood Empire BMX Open Practice

Redwood Empire BMX / 1-2:30 p.m. / Free / $11 Trophy Race Days / $8 Medal Race Days / $5 Ribbon Race Days / $2 Practice ONLY

Redwood Empire BMX is a local non-profit organization with a mission to promote and deliver quality BMX (bicycle moto-cross) programs that stimulate a fun, healthy environment, emphasizing on good sportsmanship and safety for kids of all ages.

845-0094 / redwoodempirebmx1992@gmail.com / Web site

Humboldt Hard Court Bike Polo

Highland Park / 1 p.m. / Free

Like horse polo minus the stable fees.

541-531-6671 / daryl_witmore@yahoo.com / Web site

Annual Spring Fling!

Westhaven Center for the Arts / 1-4 p.m.

Music by Compost Mountain Boys, Children’s Art and more. w/ Raffle, Silent Auction, Drinks & Food for sale.

677-9493 /

Pokemon League

Nugames Eureka / 3 p.m. / $5

Come get in and play some games with fellow Pokemon Trainers.

497-6358 / nugamesonline@gmail.com / Web site

Humboldt Brew Tours

Red Lion Hotel / 5-9:30 p.m. / $59.99 / 21+

Breweries may include Lost Coast Brewery, Redwood Curtain Brewing, Six Rivers Brewery and Mad River Brewing company while transported aboard our open air, glass top van.

677-8464 / redwoodsightseeingtours@gmail.com / Web site

Adult Skate

Blue Lake Roller Rink / 6:30 p.m.

Sorry, kiddos. Sometimes you get in the way.

668-5932 / parks-rec@bluelake.ca.gov / Web site

Lifetree Cafe: In The News

Campbell Creek Connexion / 7-8 p.m. / Free

Family. Friends. Fears. Busyness. Balance. Money. Materialism. Health. Peace. Purpose. The program—In the News—will look at a current topic that has been in the news recently.

672-2919 / campbellcreekconnexion@gmail.com / Web site

Karaoke w/ KJ Leonard

Blue Lake Casino Hotel / 8 p.m.

When selecting your song, please keep in mind your audience would like to dance.

668-9770 / Web site

Sundaze

The Jam / 9 p.m. / 21+

House music.

822-5266 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre