music, dance
Sister Carol (reggae)
Tomorrow, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
upcoming
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Humboldt VarietyVille One Year Anniversary
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 / events, art, free
Arts! Arcata
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.
Lighting Basics for Videographers
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.
What’s happening
Jan. 10, 2010
Wiyot Language Class Signups
etc. / 9 a.m. Arcata High School, 1720 M St. None. $50. www.wiyot.us/language. 733-5055.
Audubon Society Field Trip
music, dance, art, movies, outdoors / 9 a.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Intended for people wanting to learn the birds of the Humboldt Bay area. Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center. 822-3613.
Dharma Talk
lecture / 9:30 a.m. Aikido Center, 890 G St., Arcata. Soto Zen Priest Mark Lancaster speaks. Meditation begins at 8 a.m. www.arcatazengroup.org. 826-1701.
NFL Playoffs Breakfast
food / 11:30 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. 822-1220.
Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk
outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Come an see the progress being made on the building renovation project then go for naturalist guided walk through the dunes to the beach. 444-1397.
Sing in the New Year
music / 3 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets, Eureka. All are invited to sing your favorite hymns while Douglas Moorehead rocks the organ. 442-1797.
Free Yoga
wellness / 4 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Mats, blocks, blankets and straps provided. www.humboldtwellnesscenter.com. 822-2456.
The Dark Crystal
movies / 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $5. 822-1220.
Deep Groove Night
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $5. 822-4766.
Submit an event
Candye Kane (blues) (Today)
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
