theater
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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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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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.
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Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Cosmic auditory scientist blows your mind. R/D and Noah D open. $15. arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
wellness / Noon-1 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Spend your lunch hour relaxing with an hour of yoga. www.humboldtwellnesscenter.com. 822-2456.
wellness / 1-3:30 p.m. Foundation for Medical Care, 3300 Glenwood St., Eureka. Those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis, depression, heart disease, or another chronic condition who would like to learn techniques for self-management in a supportive and productive setting are invited to this workshop. www.communityhealthalliance.org. 445-2806.
for kids / 1:30-3 p.m. Redwood Lodge, Redwood Park, Arcata. Kids ages 5-12 develop and enhance problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in a playful atmosphere. Course lasts from Mar. 19 to Apr. 16. Led by Amon Armstrong. www.cityofarcata.org/rec. 822-7091.
meetings / 2-4 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Cascadia Center for Leadership founder and former Humboldt County Supervisor Julie Fulkerson leads an uplifting discussion about improving our community and our world. Sponsored by KEET-TV. 445-0813.
wellness, free / 4-5 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Call for more info. www.humboldtwellnesscenter.com. 822-2456.
theater / 6 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company, 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake.
books, meetings / 7-8 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Group meets to discuss the book 7 Paths to God by Joan Borysenko. 826-0523.
events / 7 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. E-mail blondiesfoodanddrink@gmail.com. 822-3453.
music / 11 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $1.
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.
