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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Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Access Humboldt Community Media Center, Eureka High School, Eureka. Two-hour workshop offers insight on how to create different moods with light, including using backgrounds, understanding color temperature, and using different gear to create different effects. With cinematographer Landy Hardy. $20. www.accesshumboldt.net. 476-1798.
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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 / 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.
etc. / 8:30-9:15 a.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. LRC Rm. 103. For those seeking assistance filling out their FAFSA. Call to schedule an appointment. 476-4182.
etc. / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Forum, BSS Building, HSU. None. E-mail crf@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.
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.
meetings / 1 p.m. Golden Harvest Cafe, 1062 G St., Arcata. Arcata Main Street hosts this monthly business roundtable. 822-4500.
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.
music / 6-8 p.m. Chapala Cafe, 201 2nd St., Eureka. 443-9514.
events / 6 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Fat Tuesday celebration featuring virtuoso fiddler Thomas Rigney and his band Flambeau. Attendees are encouraged to wear Mardi Gras masks. Proceeds benefit St. Bernard Church. $60. 442-1956.
wellness / 6-8:30 p.m. Sequoia Springs Assisted Living Facility, Fortuna. 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.
lecture / 7 p.m. Moonrise Herbs, 826 G St., Arcata. Experiential talk given by Sara Sunstein, MA/CMT. Pre-registration suggested. $5. 822-5296.
music / 7 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata.
music / 8 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. 943-1766.
music / 8 p.m. Ocean Grove, 480 Patrick’s Point Dr., Trinidad.
events, music, dance / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. $10. 845-3225.
events / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Party with samba troupe Samba na Chuva, win raffle prizes and get your photo taken with “Carmen Miranda.” Proceeds from the show are donated to Haiti relief organization. $7. 839-7580.
music, dance, free / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Playroom, 1109 Main St., Fortuna. None. 725-5438.
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.
