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.
music, dance
Saturday, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
theater
Tomorrow, 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.
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 / events, food, free / Noon-1 p.m. Eureka Co-op, Fourth and B streets. Local Chef Karen Phillips teaches the class using food box items and seasonal produce. Everyone will have the opportunity to try a sample of each dish. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. www.foodforpeople.org. 445-3166.
STAFF PICK / music / 8 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. Featuring local artists Ishi Dube, Jah Tory, Elhadji, Akaboom Sound and Dun Dun Fare. 100% of all donations will go to worldshelters.org. 269-0282.
STAFF PICK / theater / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. North Coast Repertory Theatre continues its 26th season with William Shakespeare’s immortal romantic tradgedy. Opening Night Gala with a champagne reception after the show. The night’s benefits go to the cast and crew. $14. 442-6278.
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.
events, free / 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. College of the Redwoods Downtown Site, 6th and K sts., Eureka. Are you a student entrepreneur ready to start or grow your business? Register for your chance to win $25,000 in the 2010 Economic Fuel business plan competition. Visit economicfuel.org or pick up a registration packet at the CR or HSU bookstore. Jan. 29. www.economicfuel.org. 476-2628.
garden, lecture, meetings / 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Eureka Women’s Club, 1531 J St. Monthly meeting featuring Rita Jacinto, co-owner of Blue Dog Farm and Nursery, discussing rare and unusual plants. E-mail dsmoran@netzero.com. 269-7112.
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.
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, free / 4-5 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Free program teaches your child the fundamentals of drawing. www.humboldtwellnesscenter.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 / 6-8 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company, 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. 668-5680.
meetings / 6:30 p.m. Elk’s Lodge, 445 Herrick Ave., Eureka. No-host cocktails and catered dinner. Call to reserve your table. $55. 442-3738.
music, dance / 7-8 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Free introductory 3 week course to the style that started in Buenos Aires in the late 1800s. www.tangodelsol.net. 858-228-7546.
movies / 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $5. 822-1220.
music / 7-9 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. Fill your jazz hole with smoothness.
garden, meetings / 7 p.m. Eureka Women’s Club, 1531 J St. Eureka chapter holds its monthly meeting with special presentation “Outlaws on Stagecoach Hill” by Dick Cavender. 443-0604.
music / 7:30 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata.
music / 8 p.m. WAVE @ blue lake casino, 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
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 / 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. $10.
music / 10:30 p.m. Mazzotti’s Arcata, 773 8th St. $20.
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.
