What’s happening

Jan. 30, 2010

13th Annual Humor Therapy Breakfast

STAFF PICK / food / 9-11 a.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Free German farmer’s breakfast, and program of comedy, music, magic and jokes to lift your spirits. No reservations needed. 839-5691.

4th Annual Humane Gourmet Gala

STAFF PICK / events / 6-9:30 p.m. Eureka Women’s Club, 1531 J St. Sequoia Humane Society hosts a Mid-Winter Mediterranean feast featuring Northern California’s finest wines and gourmet vegetarian cuisine by Jennifer Raymond. Featuring pianist Wally Cooper and animal stories by North Coast Storytellers’ Ali Freelund. $55. www.sequoiahumane.org. 442-1782.

Matt Jacobs (acoustic folk)

STAFF PICK / music / 7 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka.

Romeo and Juliet

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.

Audubon Society Marsh Field trip

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.

Improv Audition

theater / 10 a.m. Theatre Building Room 117, HSU. Bring a one minute, memorized dramatic monologue and audition for local improvisational comedy group Improv Anonymous. www.improv-anonymous.com. 818-521-3674.

Zumba Class

dance, free / 11 a.m.-noon. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Free high energy, aerobic fitness class. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.

Mensa Forum: Literacy 2.0

meetings / Noon-1:30 p.m. Samoa Cookhouse, Samoa Road, Arcata. Retired Humboldt State professor and local author David Jim Dodge reflects on the decline in writing skills and the future of publishing. 768-9701.

Friends of the Marsh Tour with Art Barab

outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Meet leader Art Barab for a 90-minute walk focusing on the history and birds of the marsh. 826-2359.

Family Fun Day

for kids / 3-6 p.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Kid’s games, face painting, food and refreshments. Sponsored by 5th District County Supervisor candidate Ryan Sundberg.

Are You Feeling Saucy?

food / 5 p.m. Oddfellows Hall, 239 Buhne St., Eureka. Fundraiser for Redwood Coast Montessori Charter School, pasta sauce contest and spagetti feed. Music by April Hagen, silent auction. $10/$8 kids 6-12.

Lisa Baney Geoff Daugherty and Sam Maez (jazz)

music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. 825-7596.

Blushing Barefoot Burlesque

dance / 6 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. “All That Jazz Fundraiser.” Inspired by the Roaring ’20s prohibition speakeasy including a full bar, live jazz era music, DJs, and a dinner catered by Amillia’s. $25/$20 adv. 923-3368.

Jazz Piano

music / 7-9 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.oberongrill.com. 443-3663.

Barn Dance

dance / 7:30-11 p.m. Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St. Humboldt Folklife Society hoe-down with guest band the Striped Pig Band. $7/$6 HFS members. E-mail folk@humboldtfolklife.org. 822-5394.

Jeff DeMark and the La Patinas

music / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Original stories, songs and spoken word. Special guests include Jackie Dandeneau, Jim Silva and Jesse DeMark. $10/$8 students and seniors. 822-1575.

Mon Petite Chou (French-Canadian)

music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. 822-2228.

Belly Dance Extravaganza

dance / 8 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Professional troupe of Tribal Style belly dancers based in Sonoma County perform alongside local dancers Shoshanna, Marjhani and Ya Habibi Dance Company. $10. 616-6876.

Maria Muldauer (folk/blues)

music / 8 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. Folk-blues singer who was part of the folk music revival of the early 1960s. She recorded the 1974 hit song “Midnight at the Oasis”, and continues to record albums in the folk traditions. $20.

The Harry and Sam Dialogues

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.

Cadillac Ranch (country rock)

music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.

Austin Alley & the Rustlers (country)

music / 9 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. austinalley.com. 839-2013.

Tempest (Celtic Rock from Oakland)

music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Celtic rockers from the Bay Area return to WAVE. 668-9770.

Swingin’ Country Band (country)

music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 668-9770.

Juce, Seed n Soil & Samba na Chuva

music / 9:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. 822-1220.

Maria Muldauer (rock)

music / 9:30 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $8. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.

Strix Vega, The Common Vice

music / 10 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $5.

Mystic (hip-hop)

music / 10 p.m. Mazzotti’s Arcata, 773 8th St. Grammy-winning, soul singing rapper brings her unique blend of conscious hip hop, street anthems and sing song vocals back to Humboldt. Featuring opener politically-charged East Coast rapper Sabac Red. www.mazzottis.com. 822-1900.

Music by DJ

music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.

Akaboom Sound (reggae and dancehall)

music / 10 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. At the Pearl, the lights change colors. 444-2017.

DJ Icy Hot

music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.

thirtythreeandathird, The Zygoats (metal)

music / 10:30 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $5. 822-3731.