STAFF PICK / events, art, free
Today, 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Self-guided, public art phenomenon featuring the work of more than 60 visual artists and live musicians at 30 participating locations. www.artsarcata.com. 822-4500.
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.
music, dance
Tomorrow, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
Comedy
Today, 8 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Monthly showcase of professional comedians. This month features Rodger Lizoala. $10. www.mateel.org. 923-3368.
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 / 9 a.m.-9 p.m. None. www.foodforpeople.org. 445-3166.
food, wellness, free / Noon-2 a.m. Food for People, 307 W. 14th St., Eureka. Free farmers’ market-style produce distribution for income eligible. www.foodforpeople.org. 445-3166.
music / 6 p.m. Rooney Amphitheater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Music by Clean Livin’, Old Dog, The Compost Mountain Boys and The Bucky Walters. Bring a picnic and a blanket. $10/$8 HFS members & yo. www.humboldtfolklife.org. 822-5394.
music / 6-8 p.m. First Street Plaza, Foot of 1st St., Eureka. Eureka Summer Concert Series hosts blues. 442-9054.
music / 6 p.m. Featuring Wet Fez, Clean Livin’, Compost Mountain Boys, and Kindred Spirits. $10/$8 kids/HFS members. humboldtfolklife.org. 822-5394.
lecture / 6:30-8 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Tibetan Buddhist master speaks on the five key points of Dharma. E-mail info@humboats.com. 845-3411.
music / 7-10 p.m. The Placebo, 411 12th St, Eureka. Folk punk band with the Revocateurs, Eureka political hardcore, and Agent 626, mock nerd crunk rap. Extra $2 without membership. $4. 362-3729.
music / 7:30 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. www.mosgos.org. 826-1195.
theater / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. NCRT presents a thought-proviking comedy about two friends in search of the “ideal woman.” See inbox for matinee/special show sched. www.ncrt.net. 442-6278.
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. The Playroom, 1109 Main St., Fortuna. 725-5438.
music / 11:15 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $5. www.myspace.com/humboldtfreeradiopresents. 822-3731.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
