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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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.
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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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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.
STAFF PICK / events / 8 a.m. Redwood Acres Fairground, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Formerly the “Redwood Acres Fair.” Now made with more “Humboldt.” Live entertainment, livestock, arts, exhibits, carnival rides, Exceptional Rodeo. redwoodacres.com. 445-3037.
STAFF PICK / events, food / 1 p.m. Ferndale Fireman’s Pavillion, 100 S. Berding St. Bring a potluck item to share, your own dishware and something for you to BBQ. Music by the Humboldt Accordionaires. www.vasaorder.net/calendar.cfm?lodge=343.
outdoors / 2 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Ma-le’l Dunes South Parking Lot, Manila. See dune wildflowers in their exuberance. Bring water and prepare for walking in the sand. www.friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
events, free / 9-3 a.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. All-breed dog show with obedience and rally. Lostcoastkennelclub.org. 574-6505.
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.
garden / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Annual tour featuring 10 gardens in Arcata/McKinleyville area with tea and scones, music and HBGF information at the Fieldbrook Winery. $20/$15 members. 442-5139.
music / 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Muddy’s Hot Cup, 1603 G St., Arcata. None. 826-1603.
events / 11 a.m. Woodley Island Marina, 601 Startare Dr., Eureka. 11 a.m. on Saturday to 10 a.m. on Sunday. Meet and talk to Eureka’s ham radio operators and learn what Amatuer Radio Service is all about. E-mail ke6hec@sbcglobal.net. 445-6343.
sports / 12:30 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.
events, meetings, etc., free / 1-4 p.m. Sequoia Humane Society, 6073 Loma Ave., Eureka. Pre-event registration party for annual animal parade. Participants raise pledges from friends, family and coworkers to help the homeless animals of Humboldt County. www.woofstock.org. 442-1782.
music / 2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Local pianist/performer/composer plays her own compositions along with various George Winston pieces. 442-0278.
movies / 4 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
music / 4-5 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets, Eureka. Series of short, informal ‘drop-in’ concerts featuring local organists and other musicians. www.christchurcheureka.org/music.html. 442-1797.
music / 7 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka. 443-5464.
theater / 8 p.m. Rooney Amphitheater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dell’Arte Company presents scar tissue mystery “eco-thriller.”. $15/$12 students and seniors/$5 kids under 12. www.dellarte.com. 668-5336.
music / 8:30 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $1. www.thealibi.com. 822-3731.
music / 9 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
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.
