theater
Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main Street. John Osborne’s sharply funny, fiercely honest exploration of political disillusionment and basic human yearning. Directed by John Heckel. $15/$13 students and seniors. ferndale-rep.org. 800-838-3006.
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Saturday, 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Annual shindig features Pom Pom Queens of Bat N’ Rouge fame, Rutabaga Queens, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Dell’Arte, Shea Freelove, the Eye Rockestra, live and silent auction and is hosted by Bob Ornelas. Bring a donation for Food for People. $15/$25 a pair. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
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Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Presenting a vaudevillian showcase of the county’s finest dancers, musicians, circus performers. Night ends with a dance party led by Arcata’s Small Axe Ensemble. Benefit for Six Rivers Planned Parenthood’s Spare Change. $7. E-mail humboldtvarietyville@yahoo.com. 408-515-2801.
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Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Access Humboldt Community Media Center, Eureka High School, Eureka. Two-hour workshop offers insight on how to create different moods with light, including using backgrounds, understanding color temperature, and using different gear to create different effects. With cinematographer Landy Hardy. $20. www.accesshumboldt.net. 476-1798.
wellness / 8-9 a.m. Golden Harvest Cafe, 1062 G St., Arcata. Diane M. Decker, RScP introduces the techniques of Visioning that can be used to make positive life choices. $5 donation. E-mail anne@championadvocates.com. 442-5300.
music / Noon. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. 442-0278.
events / 2:30 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Support your local high school graduates at their commencement ceremony. 839-6400.
art / 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Drop-in workshop for teens ages 13-19. Art materials supplied. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.
events / 4 p.m. Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka. Support your local high school graduates at their commencement ceremony. 269-9490.
events / 5:30 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Support your local high school graduates at their commencement ceremony. 825-2400.
music / 6-8 p.m. First Street Plaza, Foot of 1st St., Eureka. Eureka Summer Concert Series hosts country rock and blues band. 442-9054.
seminar, free / 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. Local writer and editor Marilyn Davin hosts workshops for adults. 725-3460.
music / 7-9:30 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. 445-8600.
garden / 7 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets, Eureka. Humboldt Rose Society flower judging. 443-1291.
events / 7 p.m. Hoopa High School, 11400 State Hwy. 96. In Mattz Gym. Support your local high school graduates at their commencement ceremony. 530-625-5600.
music / 7:30 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. www.mosgos.org. 826-1195.
movies / 7:30 p.m. Persimmons Garden Gallery, 1055 Redway Drive, Redway. www.persimmonsgardengallery.com. 923-2748.
music / 7:30-11 p.m. Call for location. Benefit for Coastal Grove Parent Organization with Brendan Otto, Brett the Truck, the Hydropods and Elvis and the Hound Dogs. $10. 822-4221.
theater / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. performing Je Suis Dead. Reservations recommended. $14/$12 students and seniors. 822-1575.
theater / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. The North Coast Repertory Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary Season with Mel Brooks’ hysterical musical comedy. (see inbox for benefit info/times). $15. www.ncrt.net. 442-6278.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. E-mail bands@humboldtbrews.com. 826-2739.
music / 9 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka. www.funkyjahpunkys.com. 443-5464.
music / 9 p.m. The Playroom, 1109 Main St., Fortuna. 725-5438.
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc. / 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Presenting a vaudevillian showcase of the county’s finest dancers, musicians, circus performers. Night ends with a dance party led by Arcata’s Small Axe Ensemble. Benefit for Six Rivers Planned Parenthood’s Spare Change. $7. E-mail humboldtvarietyville@yahoo.com. 408-515-2801.
