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 / 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 / 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, 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.
STAFF PICK / music, art / 6-9 p.m. On and around the Arcata Plaza. Monthly celebration includes music, food and local art. www.arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500.
events, music, dance, etc. / 6:30 a.m. Beginnings, 4700 Briceland Thorn Road, Redway. Celebrating 32 years of protecting NW California’s ecosystems. Meal by Sue Maloney, followed with a year encompassing slide show and the presentation of the Semper Virens Award. Music by Rooster McClintock. $35. www.wildcalifornia.org/upcomingevents/number-11. 822-7711.
events, meetings / 9 a.m.-noon. Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside. Northcoast Regional Land Trust presents an interactive workshop on the North Coast Dialogues project striving to establish a collective vision for the region and to initiate collaborative actions. Please register. www.ncrlt.org. 822-2242.
art, spoken word, meetings, etc., free / 4-6 p.m. Ink People Center for the Arts, 517 3rd St., Eureka. Weekly after school writing circle in Eureka. myspace.com/marzproject. 442-3212.
events, outdoors, wellness / 5:30 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Green Wheels invites you to come mingle with your fellow community members for a family-friendly ride through town. www.green-wheels.org. 541-231-5906.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. 825-7596.
events / 6-8:30 p.m. Umpqua Bank Arcata, 1603 G St. None. www.humwild.org.
art / 6 p.m. Umpqua Bank Arcata, 1603 G St. Animal-themed paintings, serigraphs and monotypes by Derek Bond, Jim McVicker, Theresa Oats, Linda Parkinson and Rachel Schlueter. Reception for the artists featuring live great horned owl, western screech owl, spotted owl, red-tailed hawk and a falcon.
for kids, free / 6-8 p.m. Discovery Museum, 517 Third St., Eureka. Free for children 0-5 and their families. 443-9694.
meetings, free / 6-8 p.m. Pathfinders Bookstore, 320 2nd St. Ste. 1C, Eureka. Practitioners of Earth-centered spiritual paths welcome. groups.yahoo.com/group/sequoiapaganalliance. 444-8554.
events / 6 p.m. 425 I Street, Arcata. Seventh Generation Fund for Indian Development and Democracy Unlimited Humboldt County are partnering to launch their Honor Tax project at Arts Arcata. Staff and volunteers will introduce and discuss the tax with the public. honortax.org. 269-0984.
theater / 7-9 p.m. McKinleyville High School, 1300 Murray Rd. None. $7. 839-6400.
books / 7 p.m. Northtown Books, 957 H St., Arcata. Author John Ross presents his novel about troubled Mexico City. 822-2834.
music / 7-9:30 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. www.oldtowncoffeeeureka.com. 445-8600.
movies / 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Sneak preview of indie film by HSU professor David Scheerer, made partly in Humboldt. $10/$8 students. HSUStage.blogspot.com. 826-3928.
lecture / 7:30 p.m. Humboldt County Office of Education, 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Audubon Society presents speaker Dr. Stephen Bailey sharing his recent birding journeys.
theater / 7:30 p.m. Eureka High School Auditorium, 1915 J St. EHS Players present romance and adventure with the most famous nose in history. Wear a fake nose to get in free. E-mail lawsonq@eurekacityschools.org.
music / 8 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. 826-1195.
theater / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Redwood Curtain presents: Set in a rural town in County Kerry, Ireland, this dark yet delightful comedy follows the story of Jake and Charlie, two local fellows hired as extras when a Hollywood entourage descends on the town to make a movie. $13. www.redwoodcurtain.com.
events, dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. 11th and G, Arcata. No partner or experience necessary. $3.
music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. 822-2228.
music / 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. HSU jazz combos play swing, Latin, bop, funk, early and modern jazz. $7/$3 students and seniors. 826-3928.
theater / 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. Ferndale Repertory Theatre presents the classic family musical by Lionel Bart. Opening Night Reception at 6 p.m. in the Hart Gallery featuring “Trunk Show” jewelry by Sonya Friedman. $17/$15 students and seniors. www.ferndale-rep.org. 786-5483.
events, music / 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Arcata Theater Lounge. Joyce Hough Band and Kulica perform to benefit Arcata House’s transitional and permanent supportive housing programs. $15. E-mail msfox12@suddenlink.net. 822-4528.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. No cover. Top of the hill, Mckinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. $7.
music / 9 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. www.mosgos.org.
music, dance / 9 p.m. WAVE @ blue lake casino, 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Music at Bear River Casino! 668-9770.
music / 9:30 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $10. 408-734-1362.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. None. $3. myspace.com/twicelightning.
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.
