STAFF PICK / events
Saturday, 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Annual shindig features Pom Pom Queens of Bat N’ Rouge fame, Rutabaga Queens, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Dell’Arte, Shea Freelove, the Eye Rockestra, live and silent auction and is hosted by Bob Ornelas. Bring a donation for Food for People. $15/$25 a pair. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
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.
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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.
etc. / Noon-1:30 p.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. NorCAN board leadership roundtable exploring how all members can work together to accomplish strategic goals, further your ability to meet your mission and improve communication amongst and between board and staff. $10. www.northerncalifornianonprofits.org. 442-2993.
events, meetings, free / 5-6 p.m. HSU - Harry Griffith Hall, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata. A secondary education orientation meeting for those interested in a career teaching middle or high school students. www.humboldt.edu/~educ. 826-5867.
meetings / 7-8 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Provides spiritual community, inspiration, and exploration of spiritual principles in an informal setting. E-mail ddforestgal@suddenlink.net. 839-3219.
events / 7 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. E-mail blondiesfoodanddrink@gmail.com. 822-3453.
lecture / 7-9 p.m. Humboldt State University, Arcata. Science Room 133. Retiring HSU Prof. Tom Jones presents the first of two lectures on the celebrated evolutionist. 826-3731.
holiday theater / 7:30 p.m. Orick School, 120918 Hwy. 101. Dickens’ classic with some Dell’Arte flavor. 668-5663.
music / 9:30 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $2.
music / 11 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $2. 822-4766.
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc. / 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.
