music, dance
Sister Carol (reggae)
Tomorrow, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
upcoming
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Humboldt VarietyVille One Year Anniversary
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.
theater
Look Back in Anger
Today, Tomorrow, Feb. 17, 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.
etc.
Lighting Basics for Videographers
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.
What’s happening
Jan. 27, 2010
The Spirit of Uganda
STAFF PICK / music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Melodic standing drums, dramatic choreography, layered rhythms and call-and-response vocals from Ugandan musical ambassadors. $45/$25 students. 826-3928.
Our Pathways to Health
wellness / 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Timber Ridge Eureka, 2740 Timber Ridge Lane. Beginning of free six-week class focusing on learning ways to better manage problems common to most chronic diseases. www.communityhealthalliance.org. 445-2806.
Joe Garceau Unplugged
music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
EPIC Brews and Views
meetings / 4-6 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Come together to discuss important environmental threats and opportunities in our region.
It Hurts to Laugh This Much!
events, theater, music / 5 p.m. Muddy’s Hot Cup, 1603 G St., Arcata. None. $5. 408-515-2801.
Free Pilates Class
etc., wellness, free / 5:30-6:30 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Call or email for more info. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.
Wiyot Language Class in Arcata
etc. / 6-8 p.m. Arcata High School, 1720 M St. None. $50. www.wiyot.us/language. 733-5055.
Science Fiction Pint and Pizza Night ft. Space Monster Movies
events, movies, science, free / 6-10 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. None. www.arcatatheatre.com. 822-1220.
Phlebotomy Training Informational Meeting
meetings, free / 7-9 p.m. College of the Redwoods Downtown Site, 6th and K sts., Eureka. None. 269-4000.
Matt The Electrician
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville.
Reggae & Dancehall
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Dance to reggae and dancehall music at the Jam. Special guests every week! 822-4766.
Weirdo Wednesdays
music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. None. www.thealibi.com. 822-3731.
Submit an event
Candye Kane (blues) (Today)
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
