What’s happening

Feb. 11, 2010

Wandering Appitites

STAFF PICK / theater / 7 p.m. Abruzzi’s, Arcata. Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy presents a cabaret adaptation of * The Wicked Cooks, The Sound of Music* and Fiddler on the Roof. 845-4772.

Falk Archaeological Field Trip

events, outdoors, lecture, free / 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Archaeologists from Humboldt State University work at the historic Falk mill site near Elk River. Bring lunch, water, warm clothes and waterproof shoes. Please call to arrange a carpool. E-mail William.Rich@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.

Historic Archaeology Lab Opportunity

etc. / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Forum, BSS Building, HSU. None. E-mail crf@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.

Free Stretch and Relaxation Class

wellness, free / Noon-1 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Spend your lunch hour loosening your muscles and taking some deep healing breaths. www.humboldtwellnesscenter.com. 822-2456.

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program

meetings / 2 p.m. 434 7th Street, Eureka. Informational meeting about how to get trained as a Volunteer HICAP Counselor. 444-3000.

K-8 After School Drawing Space

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.

Virginia Bass: Meet the Candidate

events / 5 p.m. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Humboldt County 4th District Supervisor candidate answers constituents questions and concerns. Music, appetizers and refreshments. 496-9043.

Moroccan Valentine Cooking Class

food, wellness, free / 5:30-7:30 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Free class about tangine cooking techniques. Please RSVP. E-mail humboldtwellnesscenter@gmail.com. 822-2456.

Women and Land Rights in India

events, lecture, free / 5:30-7 p.m. HSU Founder’s Hall 118, Arcata. Dr. Kim Berry presents “Disowning Dependence: Single Women’s Collective Struggle for Land Rights in Northwestern India.”. E-mail pjs26@humboldt.edu. 826-3653.

How to Purchase Fixer-Upper Properties

lecture / 5:30-7:30 p.m. Elk’s Lodge, 445 Herrick Ave., Eureka. Seminar focusing on how to pay for home improvements using government insured FHA 203K financing taught by local experts with combined 60 years in real estate. www.humboldthouses.com. 441-1411.

Chris Parreira (folk)

music / 6 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company, 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. E-mail arcata@arcatachamber.com. 822-3619.

Handweaver’s and Spinner’s Guild

meetings / 6:45 p.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. Monthly meeting. This month’s emphasis is on mohair. www.hhsguild.org.

Argentine Tango Course

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.

Accident Slam

spoken word / 7 p.m. Accident Gallery, 210 C St., Eureka. Monthly gathering of local spoken word artists. Live music by the Johnson Brothers. $5. 530-448-9458.

The Marriage of Bette and Boo

theater / 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Benefit performance of this ““achingly funny” dark comedy directed by Jody Sekas in an attempt to send the HSU production to Reno for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre festival. $15. 826-3928.

Wait Until Dark

theater / 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. FRT presents Frederick Knott’s classic suspenseful drama. Actor’s benefit night. $13/$11 students and seniors. www.ferndale-rep.org. 786-5483.

Compost Mountain Boys (bluegrass)

music / 8:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. $2. 826-2739.

Wig-in-a-Box Karaoke at Aunty Mo’s

music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. www.auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.

VJ Itchiefingaz

music / 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. None. myspace.com/nocturnumlive.