STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STAFF PICK / food / 5:30-8:30 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Community Alliance with Family Farmers and North Coast Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrate Local Food Month with an event benefitting local youth programs. Silent auction, food, wine. $25. www.ncbbbs.org. 445-4871.
STAFF PICK / theater / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. North Coast Repertory Theatre begins its 26th Season with the musical comedy. Opening night gala includes champagne reception. $16.
outdoors / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Redwood Park, top of 14th St., Arcata. All weekend training focusing on low ropes course facilitation, belay school, high ropes course facilitation, rescue skills, and basic behavior management. $500. www.NorthCoastAdventureCenters.com. 822-7091.
outdoors / 8:45 a.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Three day bicycle tour of Humboldt County from Arcata to the Redwood Curtain at Richardson Grove State Park. Option to continue to State capital. saverichardsongrove.blogspot.com. 618-9107.
etc. / 10 a.m. First Congregational Church, 900 Hodgson St., Eureka. First Congregational Church of Eureka will open its doors to the community during the first weekend in October to celebrate 150 years of existence.
etc. / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. McKinleyville Lions members will be at Kmart, Safeway and Ray’s Food Place to collect donations to benefit community members with sight-related issues. 839-3768.
food / 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Town Square. Fresh produce and crafts. 986-7230.
meetings, wellness, free / 4-5:30 p.m. College of the Redwoods Kinship Site, 333 6th Street, Eureka. Connect with other young parents, exchange stories, ideas, advice and get information on local resources. E-mail Kijsriopas@gmail.com. 775-230-6827.
events, art, free / 4-7 p.m. Earth Gallery, 436 maple lane, Garberville. None. www.sohumarts.com. 923-1121.
etc. / 4 p.m. 525 2nd St. Suite 103. United Way officially opens their new location at the Vance Hotel. 442-3738.
events, food / 5:30-8:30 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Music, dancing, silent and Dutch auctions, learn about distinct wines and cheeses from the local area. $30/$25 adv. 441-4248.
music / 6 p.m. Persimmons Garden Gallery, 1055 Redway Drive, Redway. 923-2748.
dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. No partner or experience necessary. $3. 839-3665.
music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. 822-2228.
music / 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. CenterArts presents the 2009 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist. $45/$25 HSU students. www.humboldt.edu/~carts. 826-3928.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka. Shake yer ass. Watch yourself. 443-5464.
music / 9 p.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. $20.
music / 10 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Music. $10. 826-2739.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka.
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.
