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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 / music
Today, 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Progressive, genre-crossing funk fusions. Peace of Mind Orchestra open. $10. humbrews.com. 826-2739.
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Tomorrow, 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
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Saturday, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
STAFF PICK / meetings / Noon-2 p.m. Murray Road Community Church, 1490 Murray Rd. Red Cross holds an extremely salient workshop. Materials free. 497-8783.
STAFF PICK / events / 1 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Organized by Communities For Justice and Peace. Celebrate the great civil rights leader who would have been 81 years old this year. 442-8733.
STAFF PICK / outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Welcome in the New Year with a nature walk. 826-2359.
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.
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.-5 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. Humboldt Roller Derby sponsors a 2-day clinic to give oung women, ages 11-15, an opportunity to develop their athletic ability, leadership and communication skills while learning a new and exciting sport. No skating experience necessary. Register online. $30. humboldtrollerderby.com. 498-0835.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive, Arcata. Join the Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team for a morning of invasive plant removal. Tools, gloves and cookies provided. 444-1397.
garden / 10 a.m. Miller Farms Nursery, 1828 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Rose experts demonstrate and discuss pruning techniques for all varieties of roses. www.humboldtrose.org. 443-1291.
outdoors / 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive, Arcata. “Refresh & Renew in the Dunes” Join naturalist Claire Perricelli and shake out the winter doldrums on a brisk walk exploring coastal dune habitats. Bring water and be prepared for walking up and down in sand. E-mail info@friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
dance, free / 11 a.m.-noon. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Free high energy, aerobic fitness class. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
food / 11:30 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. 822-1220.
events, music, free / 4 p.m. Mad River Grange, 110 Hatchery Road, Blue Lake. Welcoming, all-inclusive music-making event. Come to make noise and let loose, try a new instrument, jam with strangers and have fun. No musical experience necessary. 667-3305.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. Jazz trio. Wine. Good times. 825-7596.
spoken word / 7 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. African-American folklore storyteller Baba Jamal Koram performs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King. $10/$5 children. 677-3840.
music / 7 p.m. Fieldbrook Market, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. Lose yourself in the Fieldbrook rock scene.
music / 7-9 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.oberongrill.com. 443-3663.
wellness, free / 7:30-9 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. None. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. None. 269-0282.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. www.bearrivercasino.com. 933-9644.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. $5.
music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.
music / 11:15 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $5. www.myspace.com/humboldtfreeradiopresents. 822-3731.
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.
