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.
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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.
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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 / holiday theater / 7:30 p.m. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dickens’ classic with some Dell’Arte flavor. 668-5663.
holiday events / 1-4 p.m. Henderson Center, F St., Eureka. Bring your pet to Tailwaggers Thrift Shop. For a donation, receive a cute picture to send to friends and family. $5. www.sequoiahumane.org. 445-5837.
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.
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.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. Jazz trio entertains while you imbibe. 825-7596.
events / 6 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Humboldt Watershed Council holds its 13th Annual Membership Meeting. Seakers from all the county’s major watersheds, a pot-luck dinner, no host bar, silent auction and raffle, followed by short membership meeting and then music. Open to the public. E-mail tcgroup@suddenlink.net. 496-4703.
events / 6:30-7:30 p.m. Humboldt County Courthouse, 825 Fifth St., Eureka. eld each November to memorialize those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Dress warm. Candles will be provided. E-mail karin@humboldtpride.org. 307-3988.
music / 7 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. None. www.chrisparreira.com. 826-1195.
music / 7 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Virtuoso acoustic guitarist, singer and composer. Guitarist Alex De Grassi opens. $25. 923-3368.
music / 8 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. As mentioned on HBO’s Eastbound and Down. $23. 826-2739.
music / 8 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata.
music / 8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Music by MuziqLement, DJ Traac Staar and DJ Cevo. Hosted by Marcus Matthews. Paparazzi photography by Christina Russ. Giveaways all night. $10. E-mail info@accurateproductionsinc.com.
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.
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 / 8 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. ‘80s soft rock chart-toppers grace the North Coast. $39. 677-3611.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. myspace.com/centralstation. 839-2013.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka.
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. $10. 269-0282.
events / 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. A benefit for the Eureka Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Live Dungeon with Mistress Blue. Music by Dj Razorburns. $5. www.eurekasisters.org. 442-0772.
music / 9:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $15. 822-1220.
music / 9:30 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $8. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
music / 10 p.m. Mazzotti’s Arcata, 773 8th St. $15.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
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.
