STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
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
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.
STAFF PICK / music
Today, 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Katie Hennessy’s indie pick of the damn week! Be amazing! $3. 444-1344.
STAFF PICK / movies
Today, 7 p.m. Arcata Theater Lounge, 1036 G St. Screening wet films Ancient Sea Turtles Stranded in the Modern World and Lost In The Ether. Sponsored by Ocean Conservancy, Humboldt Surfrider and Humboldt Baykeeper. $3. 822-1220.
events, art, movies, food, books, for kids, wellness, free / 8:30 a.m. Consumer Credit Counseling, 1309 11th St., Arcata. Theme is $mart Money Choices = A Brighter Future. Local prizes include savings bonds, gift certificates and more. sites.google.com/site/cccsnationalpostercontest. 822-8536.
wellness, free / 11 a.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Free class for mothers with infants or toddlers. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
meetings / Noon. Golden Harvest Cafe, 1062 G St., Arcata. Discuss local and bigger-picture conservation issues. 442-9353.
wellness, free / Noon-1 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Free class. All supplies provided. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
for kids, free / 4-5 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Free for elementary age children. Please call to reserve your child’s spot. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
for kids / 4-5 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Free afterschool drawing class for elementary age children. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
music / 5-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. www.libation.com. 825-7596.
lecture / 5:30-7:30 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Learn how to make One Pot Meals. Please RSVP. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
meetings / 6 p.m. Bayview Courtyard Complex, 550 Union St., Arcata. Meeting of medical marijuana advocacy group. E-mail asa-humboldt@sbcglobal.net. 445-8154.
music / 6 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company, 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. 599-5748.
meetings / 6:30 p.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. For those who have ever considered running for public office or if you want a better understanding on how our government functions. Please RSVP. 498-3101.
music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. The funk innovator performs. $45/$35 student.
music / 8:30 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Evening of rocking acoustic blend of country blues and bluegrass music. With special guests Trampled by Turtles. $15. www.mateel.org. 923-3368.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. www.auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.
music / 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. None. myspace.com/nocturnumlive.
music / 10 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $30/$25 adv. 822-1220.
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.
