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STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.

Humboldt VarietyVille One Year Anniversary

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Feb. 16, 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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Sister Carol (reggae)

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Saturday, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.

STAFF PICK / movies

Ocean Night Film Screening

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Today, 7 p.m. Arcata Theater Lounge, 1036 G St. Screening wet films Ancient Sea Turtles Stranded in the Modern World and Lost In The Ether. Sponsored by Ocean Conservancy, Humboldt Surfrider and Humboldt Baykeeper. $3. 822-1220.

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Candye Kane (blues)

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Tomorrow, 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.

What’s happening

Feb. 17, 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.


Richardson Grove Community Forum

events, theater, meetings, free / 6:30-8:30 a.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. EPIC and the Coalition to Save Richardson Grove attempt to inform the public about Caltrans plans to widen Highway 101. wildcalifornia.org. 822-7711.

Historic Archaeology Lab Opportunity

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

Our Pathways to Health

wellness / 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Timber Ridge Eureka, 2740 Timber Ridge Lane. Beginning of free six-week class focusing on learning ways to better manage problems common to most chronic diseases. www.communityhealthalliance.org. 445-2806.

Avoiding Workplace Injuries

lecture / Noon. Red Lion Hotel, 1929 4th St., Eureka. Northcoast Employer Advisory Council invites local businesses to its monthly luncheon seminar. Speaker Rus Brown will provide an overview of the mst common workplace injuries and their physical and mental effects on employees. ceac.org/region_1/north_coast_eureka_eac. 445-6275.

Tai Chi Class

wellness, free / 2-3:30 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Combination of Tai Chi & Chi Gong movements. Call for more info. www.humboldtwellnesscenter.com. 822-2456.

CR Financial Aid Workshop

etc. / 3-3:45 p.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.

EPIC Brews and Views

meetings / 4-6 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Come together to discuss important environmental threats and opportunities in our region.

Yoga Therapy for Depression

wellness / 4-5 p.m. Humboldt Wellness Center, 5050 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. Class designed for those who suffer from depression. Call for more info. www.humboldtwellnesscenter.com. 822-2456.

Wiyot Language Class in Arcata

etc. / 6-8 p.m. Arcata High School, 1720 M St. None. $50. www.wiyot.us/language. 733-5055.

Economic Fuel 2010 Capitalization Workshop

meetings / 6-8 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Discover how different methods of financing can influence the growth and cash flow of a new business. www.economicfuel.org. 476-2628.

Family Literacy Night

for kids / 6:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Humboldt Literacy Project present Kristin Anderson and Howard Lang in a night of kids sing-alongs. Each family receives a free book.

Chris Parreira (folk)

music / 8-11 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. www.chrisparreira.com. 839-7580.

Free Argentine Tango Course

events, music, dance, free / 8-9 p.m. Veterans Memorial Building, 1018 H St., Eureka. Three week course, partner suggested, pre-registration is required. www.tangodelsol.net. 858-228-7546.

Reggae & Dancehall

music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Dance to reggae and dancehall music at the Jam. Special guests every week! 822-4766.

Weirdo Wednesdays

music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. None. www.thealibi.com. 822-3731.

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Ash Reiter, Gunsafe, The Bandage (indie rock) (Today)

music / 9 p.m. Lil' Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Katie Hennessy's indie pick of the damn week! Be amazing! $3. 444-1344.