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 / 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, 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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Friday, Saturday, 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.
STAFF PICK / dance, wellness, free / 6:30-7:30 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Free high-paced dance/excercise class designed to make your heart beat. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
STAFF PICK / 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. 826-0523.
etc. / 9 a.m. Arcata High School, 1720 M St. None. $50. www.wiyot.us/language. 733-5055.
for kids / 1 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. If your child received holiday presents that just don’t fit with your family or you need to clear out space to make room for new toys, bring your new or gently used toys to exchange. Sponsored by North Coast Parents. www.northcoastparents.com. 268-8767.
wellness / 1-3:30 p.m. Foundation for Medical Care, 3300 Glenwood St., Eureka. Those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis, depression, heart disease, or another chronic condition who would like to learn techniques for self-management in a supportive and productive setting are invited to this workshop. www.communityhealthalliance.org. 445-2806.
etc. / 6 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company, 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. 599-5748.
etc. / 6 p.m. CASA of Humboldt, 2356 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Recruiting volunteers to advocate for children in foster care throughout Humboldt County. Fall advocacy training class being held from Oct. 18 to Nov. 17. E-mail jan@humboldtcasa.org. 443-3197.
events / 7 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. E-mail blondiesfoodanddrink@gmail.com. 822-3453.
spoken word / 7:30 p.m. Plaza View Room, 8th and H sts., Arcata. Read/perform your original poetry. $1.
music / 10 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata.
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.
