STAFF PICK / events
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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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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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.
STAFF PICK / music
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Cosmic auditory scientist blows your mind. R/D and Noah D open. $15. arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
outdoors / 8 a.m. Call for location and meeting time. Local experts lead hike. www.sanctuaryforest.org. 986-1087.
outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Klopp Lake, foot of I St., Arcata. Public birding walk through Arcata Marsh. Bring binoculars. 839-4365.
food / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Fresh fruit, vegetables and plants from local growers. Music by The Horn Band. www.humfarm.org. 441-9999.
outdoors / 9 a.m. Mattole Headwaters, Arcata. Long-time birders Alan Ridley and Helen McKenna discuss shore and forest birds, and talk about their nesting and parenting habits. 986-1087.
outdoors / 9 a.m. Cooper Gulch Park, Eigth and Myrtle streets, Eureka. Community trail-building project. 978-500-6933.
events / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. HSU parking lot, 14th & B Sts. Open to all. Auto batteries accepted. www.hwma.net. 268-8030.
outdoors / 10 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. First of three North Coast Water Garden Club summer pond tours. 839-4235.
events, outdoors, free / 10 a.m. Henderson Center Merchants, Henderson and F Streets and Surrounding Area, Eureka. Businesses will be open on Friday-Sunday displaying flags put up by the Boy Scouts for Flag Day. 443-4811.
outdoors / 10:15 a.m. Carpools meet at 9 a.m. at the Arcata Safeway parking lot. If coming from south, meet at the trailhead at 10:15 a.m. 8-mile, medium difficulty hike. Wear appropriate footwear and layered clothing. 840-9084.
food / 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Ferndale Farmers’ Market, Main and Shaw sts. Ferndale. Fresh farm-grown produce. 726-9371.
sports / 11 a.m. Pump Station #4, Blue Lake. Kids 15 and under to learn to play disc golf. Free disc, raffle and lunch will be provided. 825-0882.
sports / Noon. Baywood Country Club, 3600 Buttermilk Lane, Arcata. Golf tournament to benefit Kiwanis International and the Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods. 496-2774.
garden / Noon-3 p.m. Loleta Cheese Company, 252 Loleta Dr. Ryan Stafnes will present the Loleta Cheese Garden with helpful tips, new ideas and answer questions about gardening on the North Coast. Baked Goods from Loleta Bakery and Cheese Samples from the Cheese Factory. loletacheese.com. 733-5470.
books, for kids / 1 p.m. McKinleyville Library, 1606 Pickett Rd. With Shantaram the Magician. www.humlib.org. 269-1910.
events / 1-2 p.m. Natural History Museum, 1315 G St., Arcata. Non-releasable teaching animals include a red-tailed hawk, a flying squirrel and a native species of owl. $3/$2 students and seniors. 826-4479.
outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Meet leader Art Barab for a 90-minute walk focusing on the history and birds of the marsh. 826-2359.
events / 2 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Support your local high school graduates at their commencement ceremony. 629-3634.
art, for kids / 2-4 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Featuring “Art in the Style of Mark Rothko” and “The Art of American Food with Curley’s Grill.”. 442-0278.
dance / 3:30 p.m. Eureka High School Auditorium, 1915 J St. “A Christmas Star” tells an original story of a little girl’s holiday dream and includes Trinity Ballet’s inspirational “Dances of Noel” as well as selections from the Nutcracker. $12/$8 kids. 839-1816.
theater / 4-7 p.m. Sacred Palace, 516 5th St., Eureka. Explore relationships through the art of play. $3-7 sliding scale. $7. www.myspace.com/damionsharpe. 497-9039.
books, for kids / 4 p.m. Garberville Library, 715 Cedar St. With Shantaram the Magician. www.humlib.org. 269-1910.
dance / 5 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. A No Limits Tap & Jazz dance performance. $13/$9 children. 442-1956.
dance / 5:30-10 p.m. Rohner Grange 509, Rohnerville Rd. and Kenmar, Fortuna. Potluck dinner followed by dancing at 7 p.m. to Austin Alley until 10 p.m. $10. 733-1732.
etc. / 7 p.m. Private House in Arcata. Dinner for 14 local single men and women in our 40s and 50s. Plus, a new group for singles over 60. Meet new friends outside your usual social circles, for friendship and an enjoyable evening. Intrigued? E-mail Hum95521@yahoo.com.
music / 7-9:30 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. www.oldtowncoffeeeureka.com. 445-8600.
music / 7-10 p.m. Persimmons Garden Gallery, 1055 Redway Drive, Redway. www.persimmonsgardengallery.com. 923-2748.
books / 7:30 p.m. Northtown Books, 957 H St., Arcata. journalist, photographer, surfer and Zen Master Jaimal Yogis presents his new book. 822-2834.
dance / 7:30-11 p.m. Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St. Music by the Crooked Jades. Free for ages 12 and under. $7/$6 students and seniors. 822-5394.
theater / 8 p.m. Muddy’s Hot Cup, 1603 G St., Arcata. www.HotCupCoffee.com. 826-1603.
theater / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. performing Je Suis Dead. Reservations recommended. $14/$12 students and seniors. 822-1575.
music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. 822-2228.
music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. French Canadian. 822-2228.
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.
theater / 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 at 2 p.m. The Rep presents Joseph Kesselring’s classic dark comedy. (See email for special events.). 786-5483.
music / 9 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-2013.
music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. 826-2739.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. 822-4766.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. WAVE @ blue lake casino, 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka. 443-5464.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. www.bearrivercasino.com. 733-9644.
music / 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. None. www.myspace.com/backndadaze. 943-1766.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. 677-3611.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. 677-3611.
music / 10 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. $5. www.pearlloungeeureka.com. 444-2017.
music / 11:15 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. Outlaw country. $5. www.thealibi.com. 822-8731.
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.
