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.
STAFF PICK / events, art, free
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.
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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 / 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 / events, theater, food / 5-8 p.m. Arrington Apples, 4555 Mitchell Road, Eureka. Locally written and produced. ‘20s speakeasy theme with dressup encouraged. $35. E-mail katierosevk@gmail.com. 442-2961.
food / 11:30 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. 822-1220.
music / 2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Free season opener features pieces by Bach, Haydn, Leonard Bernstein, Jean Berger, Leroy Anderson and more performed by Sweetflower Quartet, North Coast Brass Ensemble, Meadowood Quartet and 2D&C Trio. 839-1452.
art / 2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Senior event includes docent-led museum tour on Graves’ history, permanent collection and current exhibitions while sipping tea and meeting new friends. 442-0278.
outdoors / 2-4:30 p.m. Ma-le’l Dunes South Parking Lot, Manila. Meet at the Ma-le’l South parking area off of Young Lane in Manila and carpool to the protected site. Be prepared to walk up some steep sand dunes at this unique northern unit of Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. www.friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
music, spoken word / 2 p.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Fortuna Senior Services hosts all ages event. E-mail bstorz@att.net.
wellness / 4 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Mats, blocks, blankets and straps provided. www.humboldtwellnesscenter.com. 822-2456.
events / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Featuring Mike Keneally and Bryan Beller, former players for Frank Zappa. Michael Fields and Dell’Arte perform dramatized interpretations of the Arcata Eye’s Police Log. Wizardry and confoundment from Shantaram the Magician. Emceed by Rick St. Charles. $10/$8 for Eye subscribers. E-mail news@arcataeye.com. 822-1220.
music / 7 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $5. 822-4766.
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.
