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.
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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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Tomorrow, 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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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. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dickens’ classic with some Dell’Arte flavor. 668-5663.
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.
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.
events, theater, art / 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Technical juggling prowess with hilarious stage antics,. $10. E-mail jugglinjer@yahoo.com.
events / 7:30-10 p.m. Accident Gallery, 210 C St., Eureka. Evening of food, Rogue Beer, shopping and music. 445-2420.
theater / 7:30 p.m. Labor Temple, 840 E St., Eureka. Humorous, yet sobering puppet musical for adults about national health reform. $5. 822-3986.
music / 8 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. The David Nelson Band has been recording and performing around the country since 1994. Their broad musical palette spans the Almost Acoustic style that Nelson played with Jerry Garcia, through roots rock n’ roll, and psychedelic country-rock. $20. E-mail bands@humboldtbrews.com. 826-2739.
spoken word / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $4/$5 adv. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. CenterArts presents New Orleans Jazz from Preservation Hall Jazz Band. $35/$25 HSU students. www.humboldt.edu/~carts. 826-3928.
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. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Native American comedian Marc Yafee weaves his multi-cultural roots into his rapid-fire comedy. $10. 923-3368.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., 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. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. $3.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. For those who’d rather laugh with the Sinners than cry with the saints. 668-9770.
music / 9:30 p.m. The Playroom, 1109 Main St., Fortuna. 725-5438.
music / 9:30 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
music / 10 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $5. 822-4766.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $7/$5 adv. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
music / 10 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. At the Pearl, the lights change colors. 444-2017.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
