STAFF PICK / movies
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.
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Tomorrow, 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, 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.
STAFF PICK / music
Today, 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Progressive, genre-crossing funk fusions. Peace of Mind Orchestra open. $10. humbrews.com. 826-2739.
art / 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Beachcomber Cafe, 363 Trinity St., Trinidad. Moving sale by Deborah Kallish. “Newspaper Nudes” & six new oils. On sale through December. E-mail debbijk@gmail.com. 677-0106.
wellness / 10-11:15 a.m. Arcata Community Center Sports Complex. For those 50 or over. $5. E-mail suoliphoeb@humboldt1.com. 826-0515.
meetings / Noon. Golden Harvest Cafe, 1062 G St., Arcata. Discuss local and bigger-picture conservation issues. 442-9353.
lecture / 2-5 p.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. Learn how to use online communications to raise awareness about issues crucial to your organization’s mission. Presented by NorCAN. $30. www.northerncalifornianonprofits.org. 442-2993.
movies, meetings, etc., free / 3-6 p.m. Ink People Center for the Arts, 517 3rd St., Eureka. Weekly digital video instruction for teens from Eileen McGee. myspace.com/marzproject. 442-3212.
etc. / 4-7 p.m. Healy Senior Center, 456 Briceland, Redway. For those currently or thinking about serving on a nonprofit board of directors. Issues covered will include responsibilities, legal duties, leadership and relating to non-profit staff. $40. www.northerncalifornianonprofits.org. 442-2993.
food / 5-8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Food samples from dozens of local vendors as well as wine and brew tasting from a variety of wineries and breweries, live music and raffle prizes. $25. www.arcatasunrise.org.
holiday events / 5-8 p.m. Henderson Center, F St., Eureka. Free rides in a motorized trolley car, appearance by Santa Claus, holiday music by the Salvation Army Choir and Eureka High School’s Limited Edition, Toys for Tots collection, balloons for kids, dog tricks by Shadow. 443-4811.
theater, music, dance, art, spoken word, lecture, etc., free / 5-6 p.m. Ink People Center for the Arts, 517 3rd St., Eureka. Teen oriented open mic sponsored by MARZ Project & The Coffee Opp. myspace.com/marzproject. 442-3212.
meetings / 6 p.m. Bayview Courtyard Complex, 550 Union St., Arcata. Meeting of medical marijuana advocacy group. E-mail asa-humboldt@sbcglobal.net. 445-8154.
food, lecture / 6:30-8 p.m. McKinleyville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1200 Central Ave. None. www.a-m-adventist.org. 839-3832.
music / 7-9 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. Fill your jazz hole with smoothness.
music / 7:30 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. www.mosgos.org. 826-1195.
spoken word / 7:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $4. 822-1220.
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.
holiday events, holiday theater, theater, for kids / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. NCRT presents Dickens’ holiday favorite. Benefit for Fieldbrook School arts programs. $14. E-mail nicandry@gmail.com. 442-6278.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. 269-0282.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. www.auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.
music / 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. None. myspace.com/nocturnumlive.
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.
