STAFF PICK / events, art, free
Tomorrow, 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.
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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.
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Feb. 16, 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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Tomorrow, 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.
books / Noon-2 p.m. United Indian Health Services (Potowat), 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata. Local authors Mavis McCovey and John Salter share stories from their new book. www.uihs.org. 825-5000.
meetings / Noon-1:30 p.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. Opportunity to meet other board members and to share ideas about your roles and responsibilities. $10. northerncalifornianonprofits.org. 442-2993.
meetings / 1 p.m. Mantova’s Two Street Music, 124 Second Street, Eureka. Join singer/songwriter Kevin Roland of Don’s Neighbors Band as he shows you how to get the better gigs and how to get your name out. $10. 445-3155.
events, meetings, free / 5-6 p.m. HSU - Harry Griffith Hall, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata. Free orientation meeting to learn more about becoming a speical needs educator. www.humboldt.edu/~educ. 826-5795.
lecture / 5-7 p.m. East Gym, HSU. Keynote presentation: “Grave Matters: Race and Archaeology in Humboldt County” by Tony Platt. www.humboldt.edu/~dialogue. 826-3509.
dance / 6-7 p.m. North Coast Dance, 426 F St., Eureka. Latin Dance including Merengue & Rumba and the Cha Cha! $55. E-mail Debbie@dancewithdebbie.biz. 464-3638.
books / 6 p.m. Garberville Veterans Memorial Building, 483 Conger St. Earth First! founder and author Mike Roselle discusses his new book. Bring a potluck dish. 923-2114.
books / 6:30 p.m. Northtown Books, 957 H St., Arcata. Karuk medicine woman Mavis McCovey and cultural anthropologist John F. Salter present their new book chronicling McCovey’s life. northtownbooks.blogspot.com. 822-2834.
meetings / 7-8 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Provides spiritual community, inspiration, and exploration of spiritual principles in an informal setting. E-mail ddforestgal@suddenlink.net. 839-3219.
events / 7 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. E-mail blondiesfoodanddrink@gmail.com. 822-3453.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $2. 822-4766.
music / 9 p.m. Lil' Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Katie Hennessy's indie pick of the damn week! Be amazing! $3. 444-1344.
