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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 / 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.
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.
Comedy
Today, 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.
outdoors / 2-4:30 p.m. Ma-le’l Dunes South Parking Lot, Manila. Meet at the Ma-le’l South parking area off of Young Lane in Manila and carpool to the protected site. Be prepared to walk up some steep sand dunes at this unique northern unit of Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. www.friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
wellness / 4 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Mats, blocks, blankets and straps provided. www.humboldtwellnesscenter.com. 822-2456.
movies / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $5/$13 with chili. 822-1220.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $5. 822-4766.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
