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.
Comedy
Tomorrow, 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.
music, dance
Saturday, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
STAFF PICK / holiday events / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairground, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Gift ideas, decorations, food, and live music. Free admission with toy donation. $2. www.redwoodacres.com. 444-8817.
STAFF PICK / holiday events / 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Marching Lumberjacks escort Santa to the Plaza, special window displays, music, grand tree at Jacoby’s Storehouse and decorations. www.arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500.
STAFF PICK / music / 10 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. $7/$10 adv.
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.
holiday events / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Freshwater School, 75 Greenwood Heights Dr., Eureka. In school auditorium. Local crafters offer large variety of handmade items. 442-5162.
art / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. HCAR Bay Center, 1001 Searles Ave., Eureka. Decorative birdhouses, knitted hats and scarves, handmade soaps and more. 441-8625.
wellness / 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Yoga for parents with babies/toddlers. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
art / 2:30-7:30 p.m. Arcata High School, 1720 M St. Provides AAI students and instructors an opportunity to display and sell their artwork, homemade treats, crafts, or interactive activities. Music by AAI Music student ensembles. artsinstitute.net. 825-2400.
art / 3-6 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Learn the basic peyote stitch. All supplies will be provided. Please RSVP. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
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.
holiday events, music, art, free / 5 p.m. Earth Gallery, 436 maple lane, Garberville. Enjoy and purchase the artwork of Autumn Skye Morrison. www.sohumarts.com. 923-1121.
art / 5 p.m. F Street Gallery Warehouse, Arcata. Weekend of incredible art, inspiring local artisans, loving healers, delicious food, and music. E-mail medicinetreedancecollective@gmail.com.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. 825-7596.
holiday events / 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. www.arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500.
events, theater, music, movies / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Premiere of kateboarding video by Ampt skateboarding shop. $6. E-mail phase2arcataskatepark@gmail.com. 832-8917.
holiday music / 6 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Humboldt Light Opera Company Women’s Chorus celebrates the season with classical pieces, folk songs, standards, jazz and rock n’ roll. 498-5164.
events, theater, music, dance, art / 6:30 p.m. HSU Studio Theatre, Theatre Arts Building, Arcata. Local award-winning jugglers Poetic Motion Machine and veteran circus pioneers The Humboldt Ladies perform. $3. youtube.com/poeticmotionmachine.
events / 6:30 p.m. Humboldt State University, Arcata. Food, music, live and silent auctions and raffles. E-mail currywycoff@Yahoo.com. 826-3931.
holiday music / 7 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Holiday music, with local guests The Gospel Outreach Youth Choir, Soloist Katie Kime and Eureka High School’s Limited Edition. $5. 442-1956.
holiday events / 7-9 p.m. Ferndale Farmers’ Market, Main and Shaw sts. Victorian Village welcomes friends to block party evening. Merchants serve up cheer, beverages and goodies. www.victorianferndale.org. 786-4477.
holiday music / 7 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Mckinleyville. Program includes music by Hyden, Piccni, Lerner and Loewe, Victor Herbert, Alfred Reed and Holiday favorites by Leroy Anderson. Conducted by Justin Sousa. 822-4462.
theater / 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Benefit performance of this ““achingly funny” dark comedy directed by Jody Sekas in an attempt to send the HSU production to Reno for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre festival. $15. 826-3928.
holiday theater / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Holiday comedy special with music and songs featuring Jackie Dandeneau, Tinamarie Ivey and Zuzka Sabata and special guests. $10. www.arcataplayhouse.org. 822-1575.
dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. Dance to live music by Club Band, The Ethniks, Chubritza and Musaic. $4. 839-3665.
dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. No partner or experience necessary. $3. 839-3665.
music / 8 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. $13/$10 adv. 498-4900.
music / 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. Highlights include a guest Marching Lumberjacks conductor and a percussion soloist. Directed by Paul Cummings. $7/$3 students and seniors. HSUMusic.blogspot.com. 826-3928.
dance / 8 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. CR’s The Dance Classes performs. Admission is free. 476-4213.
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.
spoken word / 8 p.m. Aunty Mo’s, Eureka. Performances by Susan Jones and Marc Yaffee. $10/$8 adv. 832-4610.
music / 8 p.m. Teen Center, Eureka. Music by The Common Vice, The Zygoats, and The Alder Camp. $5. E-mail jwilkinson@bgcredwoods.org.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Rock out. Top of the Hill, McKinleyville. 839-7580.
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. Dance. Hard.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. markhummel.com. 943-1766.
music / 9:30 p.m. The Playroom, 1109 Main St., Fortuna. 725-5438.
music / 10 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. $15. 826-2739.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
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.
