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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.
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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 Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Cosmic auditory scientist blows your mind. R/D and Noah D open. $15. arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
STAFF PICK / events / 8-11 a.m. Moonstone Beach, Trinidad. Paddle out, help clean up the beach, enjoy some games and get some breakfast and coffee courtesy of Los Bagels and Ramones. surfrider.org/humboldt. 442-3696.
STAFF PICK / events, music, food / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. The Humboldt County event of the year. More than 100,000 oysters to be served. Food booths. Oyster Calling and Shuck and Swallow contests! Get shucked, HumCo! oysterfestival.net. 822-4500.
etc. / 8 a.m. Wildriver Farm, p.o. box 828, Willow Creek. None. $750. www.strawbaleworkshops.com. 541-482-2404.
events, food, etc. / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Church on the Rock, 1650 Central Ave., Ste. C, McKinleyville. 839-7993.
outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Klopp Lake, foot of I St., Arcata. Public birding walk through Arcata Marsh. Bring binoculars. 839-4365.
etc. / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-5691.
outdoors / 9 a.m.-noon. Bureau of Land Management, 1695 Heindon Road, Arcata. View results of projects designed to cover natural watershed and forest ecosystems on hike to celebrate 10th anniversary of the Headwaters. www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcata.html. 825-2300.
music / 9 a.m. Stardough’s Cafe, 440 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. www.humboldtmusic.com/erikstitt. 496-0666.
outdoors / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Unknown, .. Seeking community members to help in the efforts of removing invasive plants at the Gray Brook Ranch Wetland Enhancement Project in Hydesville. watershedstewards.com. 441-3584.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive, Arcata. Dune Ecosystem Team volunteer workday at Manila Dunes focuses on invasive plant removal. Bring water and comfortable work clothes. Gloves, tools, and cookies provided. E-mail info@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
outdoors / 10 a.m. Clam Beach North Parking lot, Frontage Road, McKinleyville. 2 and 6.1 mile runs starting and finishing at the north parking lot of Clam Beach Frontage Road. E-mail lynnl@mailbug.com.
outdoors / 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive, Arcata. “Refresh & Renew in the Dunes” Join naturalist Claire Perricelli and shake out the winter doldrums on a brisk walk exploring coastal dune habitats. Bring water and be prepared for walking up and down in sand. E-mail info@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
theater, dance / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Studio of Dance Arts, 7 5th Street & A Street, Studio B, Eureka. None. www.theoohlalagirls.com. 951-532-8459.
events / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, 3431 Fort Ave., Eureka. Steam-Up and train rides. 445-6547.
food / 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Ferndale Farmers’ Market, Main and Shaw sts. Ferndale. Fresh farm-grown produce. 726-9371.
events, art, for kids, etc. / 1-3 p.m. Hands on Craft, 1433 11th St., Ste. I, Arcata. None. $24. www.handsoncraft.com. 822-8212.
garden / 1-4 p.m. Redwood Roots Farm, 25 Jacoby Creek Rd., Bayside. Erin Derden-Little shows kids ages 5-9 how to harvest produce and prepare fun dishes from the garden. www.redwoodrootsfarm.com. 826-0211.
books, for kids / 1 p.m. Willow Creek Library, Highways 299 and 96. With storyteller Paul Woodland. www.humlib.org. 269-1910.
books, for kids / 1 p.m. Ferndale Library, 807 Main St. With puppeteer Sean Powers. www.humlib.org. 269-1910.
art, lecture, meetings, free / 1:30-3:30 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Discuss fine art photography workflows. Members present One Object Challenge images. www.eurekaphotoshop.com. 496-0221.
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.
books, for kids / 2 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. With juggling storyteller Ross Mackinney. www.humlib.org. 269-1910.
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.
events, art, for kids, etc. / 5-9 p.m. Hands on Craft, 1433 11th St., Ste. I, Arcata. None. $32. www.handsoncraft.com. 822-8212.
sports / 5:30 p.m. Arcata Ballpark, Ninth and F streets. Doubleheader. 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.
theater / 6-11 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Private dinner and fundraiser to honor actor Rene Auberjonois kicks off the 2009 Mad River Festival. Awards ceremony and performance by the Joyce Hough Band follows. $120 for dinner/$15 for outdoor ceremony and band. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663.
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 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka. 443-5464.
music / 7 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. Folk Rock Fusion 7 p.m.
music / 7 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. Jazz/Rock Fusion Trio from San Luis Obispo, 7 p.m.
music / 7 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. Jazz Duo, 7 p.m.
music / 7 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Local pianst gives a talk about improvisation and performs some tunes. $5/$10 sliding scale. 826-1496.
music / 8 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. www.mosgos.org. 826-1195.
music / 8 p.m. Muddy’s Hot Cup, 1603 G St., Arcata. www.HotCupCoffee.com. 826-1603.
music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. 822-2228.
events / 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. None. surfrider.org/humboldt.
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.-midnight. The Playroom, 1109 Main St., Fortuna. E-mail marvzmusic@yahoo.com. 725-5438.
music / 8:30 p.m. Mazzotti’s Arcata, 773 8th St. www.mazzottis.com. 822-1900.
music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. $10. 826-2739.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. 822-4766.
music / 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Absynth Quintet, Dragged By Horses, Rooster McClintock and The Bad Lilas. $6. www.arcatatheater.com. 599-1668.
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. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. www.myspace.com/theredfoxtavern. 269-0282.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. www.bearrivercasino.com. 933-9644.
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, free / 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. www.myspace.com/backndadaze. 839-2013.
music / 10 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. www.pearlloungeeureka.com. 444-2017.
music / 11:15 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. Psych drone. $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.
