Let the games begin! In many ways the 2020 election season kicks off tonight with the first of two debates between a seemingly endless number of Democratic Party presidential candidates. (OK, they’ve whittled the field down to 20 to start out but, honestly, can you name them all?)
Eyeballs in deep blue Humboldt County will undoubtedly be glued to some screen or another come Wednesday's 6 p.m. debate time. Not into navigating democracy all by your lonesome? Scroll your Lowdown below for details on several local venues hosting public debate screenings. Should you venture out be civil, please. Maybe the candidates will be, too.
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 5:30-8:15 p.m.
/ Free
Laugh, snicker, scoff and learn at “Fun, Games & Lies,” two back-to-back debate watching parties presented by the North Coast People’s Alliance (NCPA).
hello@northcoastpeoplesalliance.org /
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Humboldt County Library
/ 5:45-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Hosted by the Eureka Chapter of the NAACP, as part of a film series highlighting the accomplishments of people of color. Sponsored by the Friends of the Redwood Libraries.
269-1910 /
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Humboldt Democratic Party HQ
/ 6 p.m.
Join us for both nights of NBC's 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate, coming live from Miami. Snacks and libations will be provided. Donations are encouraged. Doors open at 5:30. Debate begins at 6.
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The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Whether you're feeling the Bern, warming up to Warren, hanging with the Yang Gang, telling your friends about Tulsi, hitting the street for Mayor Pete, kickin' it with Kamala, uh... you get the picture.
630-5000 /
info@miniplexevents.com /
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Humboldt Brews
/ 6 p.m.
Join us for the first round of democratic primary debates. We will be showing them on the big screen in the venue. Learn more about where each candidate stands regarding individual political issues.
826-2739 /
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Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $9
/ $4 under 12
/ $6 students/seniors
Your hometown heroes whoop up on some other lesser team. Peanuts, crackerjacks, etc.
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Carlo Theatre (Dell'Arte)
/ 8-9:30 p.m.
/ $20
/ $18 Student/Senior
/ $16 Veteran
Back by popular demand, Radioman blends the stories which represent soldiers from the Vietnam War thought to current military conflicts – across race, gender, rank and file.
668-5663 /
info@dellarte.com /
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The Jam
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
It's Whomp Whomp Wednesday!
822-5266 /
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SCRAP Humboldt
/ 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
/ $175
/ $150 sibling
School's out, so Camp SCRAP is in!
822-2452 /
education@scraphumboldt.org /
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See Event Description
/ 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
/ Free
History, science, nature, culture, field guides, and novels in good condition.
822-5711 /
wilpf@humboldt1.com /
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Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ $25
/ 21+
Win a week of Half Off Beers* when your team wins our new weekly Ping Pong Tournament! Join the Gyppo Ale Mill for this single elimination ping pong tournament.
986-7700 /
family@gyppo.com /
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Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge
/ 6 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Bill Allison brings back the tantalizing smooth sounds of history of American jazz.
444-3344 /
specialevents.eaglehouse@gmail.com /
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Fortuna Library
/ 7-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
Join the book discussion for adults at Fortuna Library, the last Weds. of every month. Share any books or audios you've enjoyed or come to get new ideas from your neighbors! Refreshments provided.
725-3460 /
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
Hone your 5 minute set. Learn from experienced stand ups. Conquer stage fright. Construct punch lines. Meet like minded funny folk. Practice your set.
834-0690 /
peter@savagehenrymagazine.com /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 7:15-8:15 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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Vista Del Mar
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Provided by Lightning Boom productions.
443-3770 /
vistadelmarbar@gmail.com /
Toby and Jacks
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
Were you just thinking, "Is there anyplace that has Dancehall Wednesdays?" Here it is!
The Jam
/ 10 p.m.
/ 21+
whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp.
822-5266 /
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