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STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.

Humboldt VarietyVille One Year Anniversary

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Feb. 16, 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 / music

Heyoka

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Feb. 16, 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

Arts! Arcata

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Tomorrow, 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.

Comedy

Mateel Comedy Cabaret

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Tomorrow, 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.

What’s happening

Jan. 15, 2010

Myths of the Plastic Age

STAFF PICK / theater / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Comic Duo Third Base presents a collection of stories featuring incompetent hunters, ancient dueling janitors, befuddled royalty and a host of other bizarre characters. $10/$7 students and seniors. 822-1575.


Moo-Got-2 (funk)

music / 10-2 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Funk you. $10. www.moogot2.com. 822-4766.

Young Parent Support Group

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.

Free Belly Dance Class

events, dance, etc., wellness, free / 5:30-6:30 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Please call or email for more info. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.

An Evening of Jazz

music / 7 p.m. Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside. Vocalist Rose Armin-Hoiland and pianist Darius Brotman perform. Proceeds benefit the New Orleans Youth Project. $15. 826-1738.

Bossa Nova Baby

music, books / 8-10 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.oberongrill.com. 443-3663.

Eyes Anonymous (80s new wave)

music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.

DJ Muziqlement (‘80s night)

music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. $5.

The Roadmasters (country)

music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Scotia Inn, 100 Main St. None. $10. scotia-inn.com. 764-5338.

Back In The Daze (rock ‘n’ roll)

music / 9:30 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. None. www.myspace.com/backndadaze. 442-8242.

Music by DJ

music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.

Golden Birthday, Dreamgoatz & thelittlestillnotbigenough

music / 10 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $3. 822-1220.

DJ Ninja Retro Dance Party

music / 10 p.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. www.auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.

The Hard Ride (rock)

music / 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. None. $5.

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Ash Reiter, Gunsafe, The Bandage (indie rock) (Today)

music / 9 p.m. Lil' Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Katie Hennessy's indie pick of the damn week! Be amazing! $3. 444-1344.