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WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: CJ Boyd in Arcata

Solo bassist CJ Boyd brings his fat strings to Outer Space in Arcata Wednesday night.

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Jacqueline Suskin: Poetry Workshop

The Sanctuary / 5-7 p.m. / $5

The Sanctuary is proud to welcome LA-based poet Jacqueline Suskin back to Humboldt. As part of her visit, which includes a reading at Northtown Books on Friday May 25th, she will be teaching a workshop for writers upstairs at the Sanctuary.

Attack of the Eye Creatures (1965)

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6 p.m. / $5

A flying saucer is about to land on Earth and is expected by government officials, but as their distracted attention moves towards a group of teens, the aliens now can take over the world.

613-3030 / Web site

CJ Boyd, Opossum Sun Trail, mister moonbeam

Outer Space / 7-10 p.m. / $5

C.J. Boyd is a bassist without a fixed home. He also plays in the improvised chamber orchestra Kurva Choir, as well as the recording project, Move.

breakfastalldaycollective@gmail.com / Web site

Necrot, Dullahan, Burning Hash, DMT

The Siren's Song Tavern / 7-11:45 p.m. / $7

Oakland death metal titans Necrot return to Humboldt on their way up to Seattle for Northwest Terrorfest.

442-8778 / thesirenssongtavern@gmail.com / Web site

Wheel-In Wednesday

Arcata Co-Op / 7 a.m. / Free

Join the Bike Month Humboldt Coalition for group bike commute rides from Arcata to Eureka every Wednesday in May.

441-5574 / Web site

Farm Shares

Bayside Park Farm & Garden / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. / $450

It’s time to think about securing your summer Farm Share, and the City of Arcata Parks and Recreation Division offers Farm Shares grown at Bayside Park Farm!

822-7091 / rec@cityofarcata.org / Web site

Innovation & Investor Networking Forum

Red Lion Hotel / 2-4 p.m. / Free / 18+

502-0217 / teisha@agdynamix.com / Web site

Redwood Empire BMX Open Practice

Redwood Empire BMX / 5-6 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

Innovation & Investor Networking Forum

Red Lion Hotel / 5:30-7:30 p.m. / Free / 18+

502-0217 / teisha@agdynamix.com / Web site

Board Game Night

The Scruffy Nerd Herder / 6-10 p.m. / Free

"We've got over 30 board games to choose from with an ever-expanding collection, and plenty of space to play."

273-5274 / TheScruffynerdherder@gmail.com / Web site

Magic the Gathering: Brawl Night

Nugames Eureka / 6-9 p.m. / $5

Dominaria is here and we're ready for Multiplayer Brawl.

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

Eric Leadbetter

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

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

Aber Miller

Larrupin Cafe / 6 p.m.

Local jazz pianist tickles ivories/you.

677-0230 / Web site

Paradise Poetry Tour

The Sanctuary / 7-9:30 p.m. / $5

Paradise Poetry Tour, a cross country group of performing poets, will be making a stop in the Great Hall for a reading on Wednesday the 30th.

822-0898 /

Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino)

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 / Web site

Ultra Secret Wednesdays

SpeakEasy / 8-11 p.m.

Queer night with alt-jazz house band LD51!

444-2244 / Web site

Open Mikey

Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge / 8:30-11 p.m. / Free / 21+

A rotating set of hosts invites seasoned vets and newcomers alike to try their hand at performing stand-up comedy.

444-3344 / burningleaf@asis.com / Web site

Karaoke

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

Provided by Lightning Boom productions.

443-3770 / vistadelmarbar@gmail.com /

Rude Lion Sound

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

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

Whomp Wednesday

The Jam / 10 p.m. / 21+

whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp whomp.

822-5266 / Web site

MOVIES

Broadway Cinema
Mill Creek Cinema
Minor Theatre