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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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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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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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.
STAFF PICK / events / 8 a.m. Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. Saturday’s events include a Bocce Ball Tournament, Women and Men’s softball tournaments, parade, kids games, live music, food, motorcycle stunts, talent show and riding lawnmower races. 764-3937.
STAFF PICK / food / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Fresh fruit, vegetables and plants from local growers. Music by the Compost Mountain Boys. humfarm.org. 441-9999.
STAFF PICK / art / 6-9 p.m. In and around Old Town, Eureka. Monthly celebration includes food, music and incredible art. 442-9054.
etc. / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Humboldt Grange, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. College of the Redwoods Foundation League hosts benefit sale for CR scholarships. Sale runs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. 445-1044.
events, music / 8 a.m. Ruth Lake Recreation Campground, Mad River County Rd. Music, food, arts/crafts, kite flying and raffles. Proceeds benefit Southern Trinity Volunteer Fire Dept. E-mail colemi@saber.net. 574-6217.
music / 8 a.m. Dimmick Ranch/French’s Camp, SoHum, Garberville. www.reggaerising.com. 923-4583.
outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Klopp Lake, foot of I St., Arcata. Public birding walk through Arcata Marsh. Bring binoculars. 839-4365.
outdoors, garden / 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Natural History Museum, 1315 G St., Arcata. Members only first hour. Native, perennial and herbaceous plants along with specimen trees, woody ornamentals and succulent wreaths. www.humboldt.edu/~natmus. 826-4479.
outdoors / 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Meet at City Marina Dock, Eureka. Hour-long boat ride around Humboldt Bay in Boston Whaler. By reservation only. 268-8897.
music, dance, lecture / 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. East Gym, HSU. None. www.humboldt.edu/~extended/afrocuban. 826-5774.
outdoors / 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School, 3001 Janes Road, Arcata. Learn about how the coastal dunes of Humboldt Bay area form, and how the shifting environment affects the plants and animals that utilize them. E-mail info@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
food / 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Ferndale Farmers’ Market, Main and Shaw sts. Ferndale. Fresh farm-grown produce. 726-9371.
outdoors / 11 a.m.-1 p.m. River Life Foundation will meet to clean up the River Lodge overlook. Wear boots and long pants. BBQ to follow. E-mail Riverlifefoundation@gmail.com. 362-9384.
music, dance, outdoors, food, sports, for kids, free / Noon-5 a.m. Arcata Economic Development Council, 100 Ericson Ct. Families of the Courtyard Apts. raise funds fo the Neighborhood Watch Program. E-mail alexcamellia@yahoo.com. 834-5101.
garden / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Landscaper Keith Hamm will offer tips on a variety of water feature options, installation and maintenance considerations. www.northcoastlandscapes.com. 822-7663.
for kids / Noon-2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Ages 2-8 invited to workshop featuring video segment, stories and art activities. Each family receives free book, Make Way for Tooth Decay.. www.humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.
outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Elliott Dabill leads walk focusing on the ecology and plants of the marsh. 826-2359.
events / 6-9 p.m. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. High-style fundraiser to benefit new Red panda exhibit with personal animal encounters, gourmet food, auctions and music by Pan Dulce. $45. www.sequoiaparkzoo.net. 442-5649.
music / 6 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Band brings eclectic, all original rock sound for evening of Arts Alive. www.myspace.com/straightjacketstriptease. 496-4447.
music / 6-9 p.m. Larrupin Cafe, 1658 Patrick’s Point Dr., Trinidad. None. E-mail matt@vintagesoulband.com. 677-0230.
music / 6:30 p.m. Indah Bali, 440 F St., Eureka. Complex interlocking music on a variety of beautifully carved, imported instruments. E-mail GamelanSekarSequoia@gmail.com.
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. humboldtcrabs.com. 822-2333.
music / 7 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Program includes music by Paul Simon, Koaly, Firank Erickson, Bizet and Lionel Bart. Val Phillips conducts. 822-4462.
outdoors / 7:30-8:30 p.m. Naturalists Jay and Denise Seeger discuss local beach plants and animals. Meet at the northern parking lot of Clam Beach and Little River State Beach. 444-1397.
music / 8 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. folk/rock. myspace.com/myprettyones. 826-1195.
music, dance / 8-10 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Dances, percussion and songs of the Afro-Cuban folkloric traditions. $10. www.humboldt.edu/afrocuban. 826-3731.
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 / 8 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville.
music / 8 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Celtic harp and spoken word performance. $12. 677-9493.
music / 9 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-2013.
music / 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $5. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
music / 9 p.m. WAVE @ blue lake casino, 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake. www.kayebohler.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. $8. www.myspace.com/nocturnumlive. 601-1790.
music / 9:30 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $8. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
music / 10 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. None. $3. www.myspace.com/theredfoxtavern. 269-0282.
music / 10:30 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $5. 822-3731.
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.
