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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.
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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.
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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 / meetings / 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 1385 8th St, Arcata. Ongoing series of gatherings providing a forum for the diverse people of Humboldt County to discuss how together we can create a healthy, prosperous and thriving future. 822-0597.
STAFF PICK / events / 3-8 p.m. Redwood National Park, .. After 22 years welcoming travelers from around the world, the Redwood National Park Hostel closes its doors indefinitely on Jan. 18. Celebration includes historical talk by a park ranger, a social hour with music by Jon Parmentier and Akabella. 482-8265.
STAFF PICK / music / 9:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Santa Cruz based DJ, promoter, and producer Rastatronics has been on the decks since 1998 spinning an eclectic mix of underground electronic music and reggae influenced tracks, that gives his sets an exciting and singular sound. $10. 822-1220.
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.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at Ma-le’l South, off of Young Lane in Manila. Gloves, tools and cookies are provided. Wear closed-toed shoes and bring drinking water. www.friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Elk River Road, Eureka. 11-mile hike through Headwaters Forest Reserve. Please RSVP. 441-0702.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m. Unknown, .. Meet in front of the Carson Mansion at 2nd and M for a tour of some of the city’s largest and most impressive buildings and also review some of the recent earthquake damage. Be prepared for light rain, heavy rain cancels. www.eurekadiscoverywalks.org. 443-4586.
lecture, wellness, free / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Guide to the planets, signs and houses and an attempt to explain how these allignments relate to the way you perceive yourself, your relationships and your world. RSVP. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
meetings / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Free guide to the planets, signs, houses and our relationship to the world. E-mail humboldtwellenesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
garden / 10 a.m. Pierson Building Center, 4100 Broadway, Eureka. Rose experts demonstrate and discuss pruning techniques for all varieties of roses. www.humboldtrose.org. 443-1291.
outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Rich Ridenhour leads walk focusing on birds and plants of the marsh. 826-2359.
spoken word / 5 p.m. Baywood Country Club, 3600 Buttermilk Lane, Arcata. An evening of bagpipes, poetry and music to celebrate the life of the Scottish poet. Call or email to RSVP. $45/$15.95 children. E-mail Roysamms6@aol.com. 599-9735.
etc. / 5 p.m. Fundraiser for the park. Help support youth recreation. Show up at 5 p.m. to register. Games start at 7 p.m. $25. 668-9770.
theater / 5:30 p.m. Sapphire Palace at Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Humboldt-inspired variety show featuring Pamela Lyall, James Floss, Bob Wells, Randy Wayne, Bonnie Halverson, Ron Halverson, Terry Desch, and Steve Carter, among others and simulcast on KHUM 104.3. No-host bar, hors d’oeuvres, and catered dinner. $50. www.redwoodcurtain.com. 443-7688.
dance / 5:30 p.m. Winema Theater, Main St., Scotia. Ferndale Dance Academy performance featuring student choreography. Reception to follow. Fundraiser for the academy’s June Arkley Center performance. $15/$10 show only. 496-0805.
music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. 822-2228.
dance / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Fabulous, funny and always outrageous, the Trocks dance the fine line between high art and high camp. $45. 826-3928.
theater / 8 p.m. Redbud Theatre, Willow Creek. Play featuring philosophical discussions between two blue-collar types who are way out of their league. $10. 629-2162.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. No cover. Top of the hill, Mckinleyville. sixriversbrewery.com.
music / 9 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-2013.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. In the Sapphire Palce. The Kid & Nic Show headline our black tie New Year’s Eve party in the Palace. This high-energy swing band will keep you entertained all night. Plus, $2011 in cash and $2011 in Blue Bucks will be given away. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. $5.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 668-9770.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. Music at the Pearl Lounge.
music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.
music / 11 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $5. 822-3731.
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.
