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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.
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Today, Tomorrow, Feb. 17, 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.
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Today, 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
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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 / 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 / art / 6-9 p.m. In and around Old Town, Eureka. Monthly celebration includes food, music and incredible art. 442-9054.
STAFF PICK / music / 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. One of three venues participating in the Fall Crawl. $15. www.moogot2.com. 269-0282.
etc. / 8 a.m. Arcata High School, 1720 M St. Yard/bake sale with over 70 families participating. Benefit for the ArMack Orchestra. 839-4668.
outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Meet leader Lauren Tompkins at 8:30 a.m. at the parking lot at the end of South I Street. Bring binoculars and have a great morning birding. Trip held rain or shine. 822-3613.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Gloves, tools, and cookies will be provided. Meet at the northern paved parking area for Clam Beach and Little River State Beach. Sponsored by Friends of the Dunes. E-mail denise@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Elk River Road, Eureka. 11-mile hike through Headwaters Forest Reserve. Please RSVP. 441-0702.
books / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive, Arcata. Tables with radical publishers, author presentations, ‘zine distros, pamphleteers and community organizations. Free meals. 616-4700.
events, holiday events / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jacoby Creek School, 1617 Old Arcata Road, Bayside. Local crafters sell jewelry, clothes, bird houses and dog beds. Plus Kids’ Shop, cookie trays and snack bar. 822-4896.
events, holiday events / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Private Eureka home, 1825 Brindle Lane. None. E-mail jdubdeluxe@yahoo.com. 845-2522.
outdoors / 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School, 3001 Janes Road, Arcata. Learn about how the coastal dunes of Humboldt Bay area form, and how the shifting environment affects the plants and animals that utilize them. E-mail info@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
holiday events / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Weott Community Center, 75 Lum St. Gifts, crafts, goodies, and refreshments, plus homemade clam chowder and door raffle. 946-1902.
holiday events / 10:30 a.m. Ferndale Farmers’ Market, Main and Shaw sts. St. Nick and his jolly elf bring bags of goodies for youngsters on Main St. Carriage rides for the kids. www.victorianferndale.org. 786-4477.
outdoors / 10:30 a.m. Aldergrove Rd., Arcata. Sponsored by Humboldt Bicycling Tribe. Entry fee of $5 plus either a toy for Toys for Tots or pet food for Miranda’s Animal Rescue. 845-3095.
art / 11 a.m.-5 p.m. StewART Studios, 1125 16th St., Arcata. Artists include Carol Andersen, Susan Bornstein, Libby George, Joyce Jonte′, Allison Reed, Patricia Sennott, and Steven Vander Meer. Jewelry show by Steven V. Johnson. 826-0170.
for kids / Noon-2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Monthly workshops for children, families and childcare providers. Each family receives a new book. January’s book is Snow..
events / 12:45 p.m. Old Town, F Street between 1st and 3rd sts., Eureka. Head to the Gazebo for a chance to win framed Blues by the Bay and Jazz Festival posters. Tuba performance to follow.
holiday events, holiday music / 1 p.m. Old Town, F Street between 1st and 3rd sts., Eureka. Enjoy a unique take on your holiday musical favorites at the Gazebo.
holiday music / 1-3 p.m. Ferndale Farmers’ Market, Main and Shaw sts. Strolls Main St. for your holiday enjoyment. Also, Scotia Saxophones as well as the Scotia Brass Choir play traditional Christmas favorites. www.victorianferndale.org. 786-4477.
lecture / 1:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Ranger Julie Clark discusses the founding of the mill town, Falk. www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcata.html. 825-2300.
outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Meet leader Emily Janzen at the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute walk focusing on the plants and ecology of the marsh. 826-2359.
events, holiday events, holiday music, music, for kids / 3-4 p.m. Eureka Teen Center, 3015 J St. Award winning singer/songwriter. Proceeds to Benefit Redwood Coast Montessori. $10. redwoodcoastmontessori.org. 832-4194.
music / 3 p.m. Ferndale Community Church, 712 Main St. Performing music ranging from “Ave Verum” written in the 14th century to “Calling My Children Home” with its roots in the bluegrass tradition. 786-9756.
music / 3 p.m. Eureka Teen Center, 3015 J St. Proceeds to Benefit Redwood Coast Montessori. $10/$5 kids. 442-9903.
holiday music / 3:45 p.m. McKinleyville Safeway Shopping Plaza, Central Avenue.
music / 5-7 p.m. Mantova’s Two Street Music, 124 Second Street, Eureka.
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.
holiday events / 6-9 p.m. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitors Center, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick. Annual walk through the Ancient Forest followed by stories in the campfire amphitheatre. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. 488-2169.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. www.libation.com. 825-7596.
books / 6-8 p.m. Northtown Books, 957 H St., Arcata. Celebrating the release of the second edition of the best-selling local book that describes where to find local food and gives ideas for eating locally on a budget. www.locally-delicious.org. 822-2834.
events, holiday events, art, free / 6-9 p.m. Ink People Center for the Arts, 517 3rd St., Eureka. Brave Humboldt County artists attempt to create 15 original pieces of art within a single month. See what they came up with. www.inkpeople.org. 442-3212.
music, art / 6-11 p.m. Empire Squared, 47b W. 3rd St., Eureka. www.empiresquared.com. 954-6907.
events, free / 6-8:30 p.m. Old Town Gazebo, 2nd and F sts., Eureka. Eureka Mayor Virginia Bass reads the Declaration of Human Rights, followed by a candlelight and flashlight vigil through Old Town in remembrance of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. www.eurekasisters.org.
holiday events, holiday music / 6 p.m. Kids singing in the Gazebo.
holiday events, holiday music / 6-9 p.m. See the unveiling of the Season of Giving Tree.
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.
music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Playing Czech, Australian and Japanese-influenced percussion compositions. Plus, the World Percussion Group and the HSU Dance Studio present African and Cuban rhythms. $7/$3 students and seniors. HSUMusic.blogspot.com. 826-3928.
events, holiday events, holiday music, holiday theater, theater, music / 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Country artist and “Dancing with the Stars” performer. $76. www.arkleycenter.com. 442-1956.
events, holiday music, holiday theater / 8-9 p.m. Suki Boutiqe, 612 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.sukiboutique.com. 269-0700.
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 / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. WAVE @ blue lake casino, 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka.
music / 9 p.m. Simon Legree’s, Hwy 299, Hawkins Bar. Summer funk with the Bump Foundation and friends. 530-629-3899.
music / 9:30 p.m. The Playroom, 1109 Main St., Fortuna. 725-5438.
music / 10 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. $8. 826-2739.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $20/$15 adv. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.
music / 10:30 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $5.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
