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.
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.
STAFF PICK / events, art, free
Today, 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Self-guided, public art phenomenon featuring the work of more than 60 visual artists and live musicians at 30 participating locations. www.artsarcata.com. 822-4500.
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Today, 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
STAFF PICK / holiday theater / 7:30 p.m. Trinity Valley Elementary. Dickens’ classic with some Dell’Arte flavor. 668-5663.
STAFF PICK / music / 8:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Far out. $25/$20 adv. 826-2739.
art / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Unique works by CR students and instructors including utilitarian pottery, sculptural vessels, and many pieces from the CR wood/soda kiln. www.redwoods.edu. 476-4558.
theater / 10 a.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. Ferndale Repertory Theater’s Holiday Matinee Series presents the classic Grimm Bros. fairy tale. $1. www.ferndale-rep.org. 786-5483.
music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
events, for kids / 6:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Features video, stories, activities, and crafts about animals of the north. Co-sponsored by KEET TV, all participants receive a free book.
music / 7-10 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. 405-208-9946.
theater / 7 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Forum Theater. Open auditions for the classic Greek tragedy.
events, music, spoken word, books / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. None. $3. nicholaskaravatos.blogspot.com. 822-1220.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Dance to reggae and dancehall music at the Jam. Special guests every week! 822-4766.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
