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Calendar Jan. 5 – 12, 2023

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Resolved to be more charitable and eat more tacos? Shake up your Saturday night with fiveof-a-kind fun at the fifth annual Rotary Yahtzee Tournament, happening Saturday, Jan. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Adorni Recreation Center ($100/person). Gather your team or roll on your own for a chance to win cash prizes and a huge trophy at this fundraiser presented by Old Town Eureka Rotary and Rotary Club of Southwest Eureka. Enjoy a taco bar dinner (with a no-host bar featuring margaritas, beer and wine) at 6 p.m. with Yahtzee games kicking off at 7 p.m. The event is for those 21 and older, please. Get tickets at swrotary.org.

Native Maianthemum carpets the Sitka spruce forest atop Pilot Point. Submitted

Whether you resolve to get healthier in 2023 or be more of service (or both), there are a couple opportunities this weekend to get crackin’ on those goals. Spend time in nature helping remove non-native invasive plants at Care for the Coast with the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Pilot Point Nature Reserve (free). Email zoe@trinidadcoastallandtrust. org or call (707) 677-2501 to sign up. And keep the trails at Low Gap Trailhead happy during Lost Coast Trail Stewards Work Day on Sunday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the King Range National Conservation Area (free). RSVP to justin@lostcoast.org and meet at 9:45 a.m. at Low Gap Trailhead on King Peak Road. Tools provided.

The Host (2006)

This dreary weather makes for perfect scary movie watching — hunkering down in a dark theater, safe and dry, with primo food/beverages available nearby, while the rain beats down. The Arcata Theatre Lounge has got you covered. Literally. Order a round of sliders and sides, popcorn, drinks and desserts, and settle in for an evening or two of terror this week. First up is Sam Raimi’s horror/comedy masterpiece Evil Dead 2 (1987) playing as the Midnight Movie on Friday, Jan. 6. Preshow at 11 p.m. ($8). Come back Wednesday, Jan. 51, for Sci-Fi Night, when the ATL will be showing the South Korean-Japanese monster movie juggernaut The Host (2006) with curated pre-show at 6 p.m. Feature film at 7 p.m. ($5, $9 admission and poster).

5Thursday

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. With a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Call to contact Clint. $5. synapsisperformance. com. (707) 362-9392. Thursday Night Art. 4-7 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Bring your own supplies or use what’s around to collage, paint, draw, make an art book. Bring an instrument to jam in the Great Hall. Free, $5-$20 donation appreciated. sanctuaryarcata.org.

BOOKS

Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson Radio Hour. 10-11 p.m. This week’s reading is the last episode, Episode 48: Chapter 48 (part 3). Free. rybopp@suddenlink.net. HumboldtHotAir. org. (707) 826-7567.

COMEDY

Comedy Humboldt Open Mic. First Thursday of every month, 8-10 p.m. Clam Beach Tavern, 4611 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Tell your jokes.

MUSIC

McKinleyville Community Choir Rehearsal. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E. 16th St. Join if you like to sing or play an instrument. Reading music or prior experience not necessary. Rehearsals are every Thursday evening. ccgreene46@gmail.com. (831) 419-3247. Monthly Sing-along. First Thursday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Sing your favorite folk, pop and rock songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Songbooks provided. $3. joel@asis.com. (707) 407-6496.

FOOD

Volunteer Orientation Food for People. 3-4 p.m. Virtual World, Online. Help fight hunger and improve nutrition in the community. Visit the website to be invited to a Zoom orientation. Free. volunteer@foodforpeople.org. foodforpeople.org/volunteering. (707) 445-3166, ext. 310.

ETC

Restorative Movement. 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents classes focused on strength and mobility (Tuesday), and on relaxation and breath work (Thursday). Contact instructor Ann Constantino for online orientation. $3-$5 donation per class, no one is turned away for lack of funds. annconstantino@ gmail.com. sohumhealth.org. (707) 923-3921.

DJS

Throw ‘Em Back Thursdays. First Thursday of every month, 9 p.m. Wave Lounge, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. DJ Statik spinning throwback, hip hop and R&B. Free. bluelakecasino.com/entertainment/wave.

OPEN MIC

Blondies Open Mic. 6 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. Share your gifts. Free. blondiesfoodanddrink.com. Siren’s Song Open Mic. 7 p.m. The Siren’s Song Tavern, 325 Second St., Eureka. Step up to the mic. Free.

6Friday

COMEDY

Home Improv-ment. 7 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Hosted by Stephanie Knowles with no pressure, just fun and a chance to try something out of your comfort zone. Free, donations accepted. savagehenrycomedy.com. (707) 845-8864. Please Don’t Leave. 11 p.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Scott Hoyle runs this improv-based comedy show with a rotating panel of the best local comedians and touring comics. $5. info@savagehenrycomedy. com. savagehenrycomedy.com. (707) 845-8864.

DANCE

First Friday International Dance Party. First Friday of every month, 8-10:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. The Humboldt Folk Dancers host easy dances and international music with local bands. All ages and dance levels welcome. COVID protocols are in place. $5 sliding scale. kurumada@humboldt.edu. humboldtfolkdancers.org. (707) 496-6734.

MOVIES

Midnight Movie: Evil Dead 2 (1987). 11 p.m.-1:35 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Pre-show at 11 p.m. Movie at 11:59 p.m. Rated R. All ages (12 and under not recommended). Retro-gaming in the lobby. $8. info@arcatatheatre.com. facebook.com/events/591352196328983. (707) 613-3030.

MUSIC

Friday Night Jazz. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. Live local jazz with the Opera Alley Cats. Free. elvisatemydonuts@hotmail.com. (707) 444-2244. Kenny Bowling. 9-midnight. Clam Beach Tavern, 4611 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Country music. Every Friday. Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Fieldbrook Market & Eatery, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. Every Friday, local bands play folk, bluegrass, Americana. Always family friendly. Check Facebook or Instagram for updates on who’s playing. Free. fieldbrookmarket@gmail.com. (707) 633-6097. Opera Alley Cats. 7-10 p.m. The SpeakEasy, 411 Opera Alley, Eureka. Professional-level jazz twice a week with cool vibes and great people. Free. thespeakeasybar@yahoo.com. facebook.com/speakeasyeureka. (707) 444-2244.

FOR KIDS

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Drop off your 3.5-12 year old for interactive exhibits, science experiments, crafts and games, exploring the planetarium, playing in the water table or jumping into the soft blocks. $17-$20. info@discovery-museum.org. discovery-museum.org/ classesprograms.html. (707) 443-9694.

GARDEN

Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Help with animal care, weeding, watering, planting and occasional harvest help on Saturday mornings. Volunteers get free produce. flowerstone333@gmail.com. (530) 205-5882.

ETC

Tabata. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Virtual World, Online. SoHum Health presents online classes with short, high intensity cardio workouts. Contact instructor Stephanie Finch by email for a link to the class. Free. sfinch40@gmail.com. sohumhealth.com.

DJS

Irie Vibes Friday. First Friday of every month, 6 p.m.-midnight. Papa Wheelies Pub, 1584 Reasor Road, McKinleyville. Dancehall, reggae, hip hop. facebook.com/Papa-Wheelies-Pub-554485114700702/.

OTHER

Reel Genius Trivia at Old Growth First and Third Fridays.

First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Old Growth Cellars, 1945 Hilfiker Lane, Eureka. General trivia, fun for everyone. Prizes for winners. Max seven people per team. Food truck on site. Free. partners@reelgeniustrivia.com. oldgrowthcellars.com. (707) 601-1606.

KARAOKE

Pretty Kitty Karaoke. 9:30 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. Hosted by Jamie Kohl of Little Red fame. Cash only. Ages 21 and up. Veterans welcome. Shuffleboard. PearceHansen999@outlook.com. facebook. com/profile.php?id=100082987501904. (206) 348-9335.

7Saturday

ART

Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Art, and a heap of it, plus live music. All around Old Town and Downtown, Eureka. Free. eurekamainstreet.org. (707) 442-9054.

COMEDY

Farm to Table: Late Night Comedy. 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 Fifth St., Eureka. Baseball Robby curates this small batch artisanal stand-up comedy showcase. $5. info@savagehenrycomedy.com. savagehenrycomedy.com. (707) 845-8864.

MUSIC

Rosewater. 8 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Grateful Dead tribute band. $20. humboldtbrews.com.

EVENTS

Rotary Yahtzee Tournament. 6-9 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Cash prizes for team and individual contestants. Taco bar dinner at 6 p.m. Tequila bar and wine/beer available. Presented by Old Town Eureka Rotary and Rotary Club of Southwest Eureka. $100. swrotary.org. (707) 845-3459. Trinidad Flea Art. First Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. High quality flea market items and art made by local artisans. Live music. For more info or to be a vendor, call (707) 834-8720. tcc@ trinidadcivicclub.org. (707) 677-3655.

FOOD

Arcata Plaza Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza,