music
Candye Kane (blues)

Today, 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
music

Today, 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
music, dance

Tomorrow, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
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.
Comedy

Today, 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 / art / 7 p.m. Accident Gallery, 210 C St., Eureka. Controversial Bay Area artist known for billboard alteration and “shopdropping” speaks. www.centennialsociety.com. 714-642-1681.
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.
etc. / 6 p.m. Cher-Ae Heights Casino. Fundraiser featuring silent auction, gourmet dinner. $25. 268-1367.
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 / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Acoustic folk and Celtic music. $15/$12 HFS members. 822-1575.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.