What’s happening

Feb. 6, 2010

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.

Youth Hunt Day

for kids / 4:52 a.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Breakfast served followed by a fun, educational day benefitting kids and adults. 733-5406.

The Vintage Boudoir

events, holiday events, art, free / 6-9 a.m. Good Relations, 223 2nd Street, Eureka. None. E-mail dragonflytwilight@yahoo.com. 499-7137.

Advanced Horsemanship Clinic

outdoors / 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Ferndale Fairgrounds. Horse and mule trainer Jerry Tindell teaches a two-day advanced class. Call to check availibility. www.jerrytindell.com. 786-9637.

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.

BLM Mustang Adoption

outdoors / 9 a.m. Ferndale Fairgrounds. America’s wild horses available for viewing and adoption. www.blm.gov. 786-9637.

AAUW Meeting

meetings / 9:30 a.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Monthly meeting featuring presenter Daniela Mineva. $15/$3 w/ potluck dish. 443-1291.

Unclutter Your Life

lecture / 10 a.m.-noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 514 Russ St., Eureka. Learn to identify and eliminate clutter, reclaiming your space and your life in the process. Led by professional organizer, Claire Josefine, author of The Spiritual Art of Being Organized. $48. 443-5743.

Pack Clinic

outdoors / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ferndale Fairgrounds. The Redwood Unit hosts its annual pack clinic to educate the public about backcountry issues and horsemanship skills. www.redwoodunit.com.

Lanphere Dunes Guided Walk

outdoors / 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join naturalist Whitney Meier for a look at dune plants and habitats at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Bring water and be prepared for walking in the sand. Meet at Pacific Union School and carpool to the protected site. 444-1397.

Auditions for Evening of Talent

etc. / 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2806 Dolbeer Street, Eureka. Adults 18 years of age or older are encouraged to audition for the CASA-sponsored show to take place Apr. 23 at the Arkley Center. humboldteveningoftalent.com. 443-3197.

Baby Sign Workshop

for kids / 11:30 a.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Make signs that parents and their young children can use as you have fun together. 269-1910.

KEET’s Kids Club

for kids / Noon-2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Free monthly workshop for children, families, and childcare providers teaching critical reading and comprehension skills. Each family takes home a free book, * Tikki Tikki Tembo*. 442-0278.

OLLI Open House

meetings / 1-3 p.m. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Dr., Eureka. Humboldt State University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute invites adults ages 50 and older to come meet instructors, learn about benefits of membership and enjoy good company. 826-5880.

Friends of the Marsh Tour with Megan McCue

outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Walk focusing on the ecology of the marsh. 826-2359.

Eureka Symphony 2011 Youth Concert

music / 2 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Winners of the annual Eureka Symphony Young Musicians’ Competition Mira Weidman, Angela Petricca, and Kira Weiss perform accompanied by the Eureka Symphony. $16/$9 students. 442-1956.

Beaded Gift Cards

art, free / 3-6 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Learn how to create a unique Valentine or spring greating card using paper & beads. Call to reserve your spot and to learn more. www.humboldtwellnesscenter.com. 822-2456.

Eureka Little League Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser

events, sports, for kids / 4-7 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Food, drink and raffle prizes every hour. Proceeds provide baseball equipment, uniforms, field maintenance and scholarships. Support local youth sports! E-mail eurekalittleleague@yahoo.com. 599-9266.

3 Mediums (jazz)

music / 6-9 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Experimental jazz group featuring Jesse Elias on guitar, Michael Dieter on bass and Michael Meyers on drums. 442-0278.

Remembering Juanita Larson

art / 6 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Tribute exhibition focusing on the career of the local artist and the things that inspired her artwork. 442-0278.

Plant Spirit Healing

books / 6 p.m. Eureka Books, 426 2nd St. Herbalist Pam Montgomery signs copies of her latest book.

Eureka Brass

music / 6-8 p.m. Mantova’s Two Street Music, 124 Second Street, Eureka. 445-3155.

ShinBone (blues)

music, art, food, free / 6:30 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. None. www.thesouthside.org/ShinBone.html. 445-8600.

Local Author Dione Armand

books / 6:30 p.m. Eureka Books, 426 2nd St. Local author and College of the Redwoods history instructor discusses her new book on the history of Trinidad. 444-9593.

Dancing & Delectables

food / 7 p.m. Veterans Memorial Building, 1018 H St., Eureka. A night of dancing and food to benefit Eureka High Music students trip to Seattle to play in the Hertiage Music Festival. No host bar, silent auction and Dutch lottery. $15. 442-7751.

Buffo!

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.

St. Lawrence String Quartet

music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. The world-class chamber ensemble performs. $45/$25 students. centerarts.humboldt.edu. 826-3928.

Courtney Weaver Benefit

music / 8 p.m. Mantova’s Two Street Music, 124 Second Street, Eureka. Saitnt John and the Sinners perform to assist their singer’s recent hardship. Silent auction featuring new and used instruments. 445-3155.

The Hard Ride (rock)

music / 9 p.m.-midnight. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. $5. 407-7178.

Quake: A Closet Love Story

theater / 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. A world premiere musical inspired by the recent earthquakes. $7/$5 students and seniors. 822-1575.

Phil Berkowitz & the Dirty Cats (blues)

music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. www.philberkowitz.com. 668-9770.

Humboldt Pride’s 4th Annual MizzThang Drag Pageant

events / 9 p.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. Get your wigs out of storage for a night of dancing and good times. Performers and contestants still needed. Proceeds benefit the 2010 Pride Festival and Parade. E-mail info@humboldtpride.org. 223-2591.

Midnite, Woven Roots (reggae)

music / 9 p.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. $22. 499-0163.

Twice Lightning (‘70s rock)

music / 9:30 p.m. Brass Rail Inn, 3188 Redwood Drive, Redway.

Music by DJ

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

The Chop Tops (rockabilly)

music / 10 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. $10.

DJ Icy Hot

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