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.
theater, dance / Midnight-1 a.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents special show following The Producers.. $10. www.theoohlalagirls.com. 834-5173.
art, outdoors, garden, sports, for kids / 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fuente Nueva Charter School, 1897 S St., Arcata. E-mail leahsachiko@gmail.com. 845-7227.
events, meetings / 7:30 a.m. Pathfinders Bookstore, 320 2nd St. Ste. 1C, Eureka. Learn the telepathic techniques of the Aborigines to strengthen your mediumship abilities. pathfinders.budreausquared.net. 444-8554.
etc. / 8 a.m. Wildriver Farm, p.o. box 828, Willow Creek. None. $750. www.strawbaleworkshops.com. 541-482-2404.
food / 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square. Fresh produce and crafts. 986-7230.
events / 2 p.m. Eureka High School Albee Stadium, 1915 J St. Support your local high school graduates at their commencement ceremony. 441-0262.
music / 4-9 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. 442-1535.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. www.libation.com. 825-7596.
events, meetings, free / 6 p.m. Pathfinders Bookstore, 320 2nd St. Ste. 1C, Eureka. Bring ghost stories, spirit photographs, ghost hunting equipment or whatever you want to share with the group. 444-8554.
sports / 7 p.m. Arcata Ballpark, Ninth and F streets. Root for your hometown baseball team! Music by the Crab Grass Band. $7/$5 students and seniors/$3 kids under 12. www.humboldtcrabs.com. 822-2333.
music / 7-9 p.m. Fieldbrook Market, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. 839-0521.
music / 8 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. www.mosgos.org. 826-1195.
music / 8 p.m.-midnight. Muddy’s Hot Cup, 1603 G St., Arcata. www.HotCupCoffee.com. 826-1603.
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, dance / 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. www.auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. 826-2739.
music / 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $5. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka. Shake yer ass. Watch yourself. 443-5464.
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. www.myspace.com/theredfoxtavern. 269-0282.
music / 9 p.m. The Playroom, 1109 Main St., Fortuna. 725-5438.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 733-9644.
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. www.cheraeheightscasino.com. 677-3611.
music / 9:30 p.m. Ragg’s Rack Room, 615 5th St., Eureka. 442-2989.
music / 9:30 p.m. Scotia Inn, 100 Main St. None. 442-1133.
music / 10 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. MySpace.com/centralstation. 839-2013.
music / 10 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. www.pearlloungeeureka.com. 444-2017.
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.
