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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 / music
Today, 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Katie Hennessy’s indie pick of the damn week! Be amazing! $3. 444-1344.
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.
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Tomorrow, 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
STAFF PICK / holiday events / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Blue Ox Millworks, 1 X St., Eureka. Blacksmithing, spinning, sliversmithing, and woodworking demonstrations. Puppet show, food, and music by The Tumbleweeds, Striped Pig Band, Kurt Hippen and Seabury Gould. $8. www.blueoxmill.com. 444-3437.
STAFF PICK / holiday theater / 7:30 p.m. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dickens’ classic with some Dell’Arte flavor. 668-5663.
outdoors / 7 a.m. Meet near Espresso 101 off Giuntoli Lane in Arcata. Bird high-elevation trip from Horse Mountain to Grouse Mountain on Forest Service Route 1. www.rras.org. 616-9841.
holiday events / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Runeberg Hall, Wabash and Union, Eureka. Arts, crafts and artisans sell their wares. 442-8232.
holiday events / 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building, 1100 Main St. Gifts, food, music. 786-9995.
holiday events / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Local artisans, live music, wine, bread and cheeses, dutch raffle. Proceeds benefit Trinidad School. 834-8720.
holiday events / 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. Unique gift ideas at reasonable prices from some of the best artists in the area. Concessions, gift wrapping table, local music. Proceeds support the Ink People. www.inkpeople.org. 442-8413.
holiday music / 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pierson Building Center, 4100 Broadway, Eureka. Renaissance music played by recorders ranging from 9 inches to over 4 feet long, a krumhorn, violin and viola. 476-0421.
music / 7-9:30 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. Local blues guitarist tells you how it is. www.oldtowncoffeeeureka.com. 445-8600.
music / 8 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. 826-1195.
music / 8-10 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. None. www.melissaruthmusic.com. 826-1195.
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.
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.
music / 8:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St.
events, music, dance, food, free / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. www.reverbnation.com/criticalmeasures. 415-305-1224.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Dr. Squid brings the funky beats back to WAVE. 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. Yee-haw! 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, Eureka. Musical performances by Saint John and the Sinners and The Malone plus a lingerie show sponsored by Good Relations emceed by Saint’s wife Mona. $10/$5 for ladies. 269-0282.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.
music / 11 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $5.
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.
