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.
music, dance

Saturday, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
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Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Access Humboldt Community Media Center, Eureka High School, Eureka. Two-hour workshop offers insight on how to create different moods with light, including using backgrounds, understanding color temperature, and using different gear to create different effects. With cinematographer Landy Hardy. $20. www.accesshumboldt.net. 476-1798.
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.
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.
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.-6 p.m. 1st and F St. parking lot. Fundraiser for NJROTC.
theater / 2 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. Ferndale Repertory Theatre presents the classic family musical by Lionel Bart. Benefit for Hydesville Elementary School. $17/$15 students and seniors. www.ferndale-rep.org. 786-5483.
wellness / 4 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Mats, blocks, blankets and straps provided. www.humboldtwellnesscenter.com. 822-2456.
music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. CenterArts presents the eclectic high energy rock band. $45/$35 HSU students. 826-3928.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $5. 822-4766.
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.