STAFF PICK / events
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 / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
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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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.
STAFF PICK / music
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.
STAFF PICK / events / 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Blue Lake Casino. Get a tattoo from local and/or guest artists. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
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.
STAFF PICK / music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. The once-in-a-lifetime, newgrass dobro/mandolin/bass supergroup performs. $38/$25 students. 826-3928.
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.
meetings / 8-11 a.m. Red Lion Hotel, 1929 4th St., Eureka. Effort to inform and protect local businesses hosted by the Eureka Chamber of Commerce and featuring Certified Access Specialist and Architect Craig Williams. $35. www.eurekachamber.com/workshops.
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.
etc. / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Forum, BSS Building, HSU. None. E-mail crf@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.
events, music / 6-9 p.m. McKinleyville High School, 1300 Murray Rd. Arcata McKinleyville High Jazz Band hosts a valentine’s benefit dance. Delicious appetizers and deserts by Mad River Farms and a silent auction. $5. 839-6400.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. 825-7596.
art / 6-9 p.m. Multiplicity Therapeutic Services, 1033 G Street, Arcata. Artist Erin L. McAlonan highlights the personal perspective of the big yellow school bus. 834-4752.
food / 6 p.m. Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka. A Parisian theme, with delectable French hors d’oeuvres by Oberon Grill Executive Chef Nicholas Kohl. Live auction with auctioneer Rex Bohn, a silent auction, a no-host beer, wine and champagne bar, and live music. $50. E-mail info@sandsevents.net. 834-6460.
events, theater / 8-10 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Annual Humboldt performance of Eve Ensler’s woman-empowering work. $15. E-mail rae@humboldt.edu.
music / 8-10 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.oberongrill.com. 443-3663.
music / 8 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka.
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.
music / 8:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $20. 822-1220.
events, music, free / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. www.outeredgeband.com. 916-760-8560.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $5.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. This 3-piece band plays all the hits. They will get you on the dance floor with such hits as Brick House, Radar Love, Suzie Q and more! www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. $5.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 733-9644.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad.
music / 9:30 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $8.
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.
