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.
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.
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.
etc. / 8 a.m. From McKinleyville to Fortuna, and everywhere in between, Troop 129 hauls your tree away for a $5 donation. Call to arrange. 443-9509.
outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Meet in parking lot, end of South I St. Led by Tony Kurz. Bring binoculars for birding. Rain or shine. www.rras.org. 442-5444.
sports / 9 a.m. Redwood Bowl, HSU. First annual tourney with proceeds benefitting LittleFeet.com. 7-on-7 games (2 women minimum) with 20-minute halves, full sized goals and half-regulation-sized fields. Register your team in advance. $250. E-mail info@humboldtsoccerleague.com.
etc. / 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Your unwanted tree is hauled away for a $5 donation that goes towards the Spring Break trip to Seattle. Call or email to reserve your spot. E-mail kchorbi4@yahoo.com. 442-1649.
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..
outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Walk focusing on the ecology of the marsh. 826-2359.
art / 5-6 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Year-long celebration kicks off with a performance by the Scotia Brass Quintet, cake from Ramone’s Bakery and new paintings from Jim McVicker. 442-0278.
art / 5 p.m. Good Relations, Old Town, Eureka. Collection of nude drawings by Nancy Ensign and artist reception. 840-0118.
music / 6-9 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Free authentic Peruvian music playing a blend of traditional and contemporary music from the homeland. 442-0278.
music / 9 p.m. Steve and Dave’s Bar, 200 First St., Eureka.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. 444-2017.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
