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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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.
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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.
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.
STAFF PICK / music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $8.
outdoors / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Ferndale Fairgrounds. Horse and mule trainer Jerry Tindell teaches a two-day beginners class. Call to check availibility. www.jerrytindell.com. 786-9637.
etc. / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Forum, BSS Building, HSU. None. E-mail crf@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.
meetings / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 5630 South Broadway, Eureka. Attorney at Law John Baker shares over fifteen years of farm transition experience as well as key insights to beginning farm business development tools. $20.
for kids / 10-11 a.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Sponsored by North Coast Parents. Parents or caregivers of toddlers or preschool-school aged children are invited.
meetings, wellness, free / 4-5:30 p.m. College of the Redwoods Kinship Site, 333 6th Street, Eureka. Connect with other young parents, exchange stories, ideas, advice and get information on local resources. E-mail Kijsriopas@gmail.com. 775-230-6827.
food / 5:30-7:30 p.m. Trinidad School, 300 Trinity. Fundraiser for Trinidad School featuring Dutch raffle. $3/$7 sliding. 677-3631.
events / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Featuring Thrasher skate videos and alternative rock band Diamonds Under Fire. $6.
music / 6 p.m.-midnight. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Musical benefit featuring Kulica, Lila Nelson, Greg Lojko, UkeSperience, Mon Petit Chou, Lorna Brown and Gregg Moore. Dinner provided by Blackberry Bramble BBQ and Catering. $10/$5 kids. 362-6715.
theater / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. A world premiere musical inspired by the recent earthquakes. $7/$5 students and seniors. 822-1575.
dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. Dance to live music by Club Band, The Ethniks, Chubritza and Musaic. $4. 839-3665.
events / 8 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. V-Week opens with a full night of entertainment including aerial cabaret, CockTales, fire dancers. The night will end with a dance party headed up by SambAmore. $15/$10 . 541-337-8822.
theater / 8 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dell’Arte first-year students present a parade of human folly featuring music and acrobatics sure to make you laugh. For mature audiences. Pay what you can. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663.
music / 8 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka.
spoken word / 8 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Showcasing professional, Seattle-based comedians Heneghen, Scot Shields, Mike Corning, and Jeremy Whitman. $12.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. E-mail vruthryan@yahoo.com. 442-8242.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. 668-9770.
music / 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. $7. 826-2739.
music / 9:30 p.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. $5.
music / 10 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $5.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. www.auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.
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.
