music, dance
Sister Carol (reggae)
Saturday, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
upcoming
Comedy
Mateel Comedy Cabaret
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.
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Humboldt VarietyVille One Year Anniversary
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.
STAFF PICK / movies
Ocean Night Film Screening
Today, 7 p.m. Arcata Theater Lounge, 1036 G St. Screening wet films Ancient Sea Turtles Stranded in the Modern World and Lost In The Ether. Sponsored by Ocean Conservancy, Humboldt Surfrider and Humboldt Baykeeper. $3. 822-1220.
What’s happening
Nov. 18, 2009
Before Starting A Nonprofit Organization
lecture / 9 a.m.-noon. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. Discuss various aspects of starting a nonprofit, including planning and development, State and Federal Forms, and where to get help. Facilitated by Barbara O’Neal. $25. www.northerncalifornianonprofits.org. 442-2993.
Joe Garceau Unplugged
music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
Holiday Craft Making Workshop for Teens
holiday events, art, etc., free / 4-6 p.m. Ink People Center for the Arts, 517 3rd St., Eureka. www.myspace.com/thecoffeeopp. 442-3212.
Madrigals and Marinara
music / 5:30 p.m. Arcata High School, 1720 M St. Arcata High School Madrigal Choir, under the direction of Carol Jacobsen, hosts an elegant evening of Italian dining, with a concert featuring the 40-member choir, and a silent auction. Fundraiser for their upcoming trip to Verona, Italy. $15. 826-0809.
2010 Humboldt County Regional Trails Plan Community Workshop
meetings / 6-7:30 p.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Workshop participants are asked to provide their active transportation trail vision and priorities for development. E-mail tiffanyw@planwestpartners.com. 825-8260.
CCAT Lecture: Environmental Justice and Indigenous Community Development
lecture / 7-9 p.m. CCAT, The Buck House, Arcata. None. E-mail ccat@humboldt.edu. 826-3551.
Dharma Dojo
music / 7-10 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. 405-208-9946.
Exploring the Earth’s Blossoms and Their Effect
lecture / 7-8 p.m. Humboldt Herbals, 300 2nd St., Eureka. Scientific discussion on crystal energy and how these processes work in our universe, our earth, and our everyday lives. $5. 442-3541.
Song Circle with Seabury Gould
music / 7:30 p.m. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1675 Chester Ave., Sunny Brae. Folk songs and other songs conducive to group singing. In conjunction with the Humboldt Folklife Society. www.seaburygould.com. 845-8167.
Papa Houli
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
Reggae & Dancehall
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Dance to reggae and dancehall music at the Jam. Special guests every week! 822-4766.
Jackson Stone Band
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. The Jackson Stone band plays southern rock & blues and they play it loud & proud. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
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Ash Reiter, Gunsafe, The Bandage (indie rock) (Today)
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.
