upcoming

theater

Look Back in Anger

Tomorrow, 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

Heyoka

Feb. 16, 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.

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Lighting Basics for Videographers

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.

Comedy

Mateel Comedy Cabaret

Tomorrow, 8 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Monthly showcase of professional comedians. This month features Rodger Lizoala. $10. www.mateel.org. 923-3368.

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Feb. 19, 2010

People Power Films

STAFF PICK / movies / 7 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Featuring the world premier of local filmmaker, Andy Caffrey’s, Welcome To The Rendezvous, along with the short films, Action At Climate Ground Zero, and The Democratic Promise: Saul Alinsky & His Legacy.. $5. 923-3368.

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.

Historic Archaeology Lab Opportunity

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

Synrgy, Sinizen (punk/reggae)

music / 10-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. None. $5. synrgyband.com. 602-628-9320.

The Michael K Experience

art / Noon-6 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.

Young Parent Support Group

meetings, wellness, free / 4-5:30 p.m. College of the Redwoods Kinship Site, 333 6th Street, Eureka. Connect with other young parents, exchange stories, ideas, advice and get information on local resources. E-mail Kijsriopas@gmail.com. 775-230-6827.

Blue Lotus Jazz Trio (jazz)

music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. Jazz trio entertains while you imbibe. 825-7596.

Austin Alley Unplugged

music / 6-7 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.

Juggle Fever!

events / 6:30 p.m. Founder’s Hall, Room 118, HSU. Circus show fundraiser for the 10th Annual Humboldt Juggling Festival. Audience encouraged to wear glowing attire for the Blacklight Costume contest. $5. 408-515-2801.

The Rebirth of Environmentalism

books / 7 p.m. Northtown Books, 957 H St., Arcata. Author Douglas Bevington discusses and signs his new book about grassroots activism in the conservation movement. www.wildcalifornia.org. 822-7711.

The Circuit

for kids / 7 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Hip-hop lessons for 6th-8th graders. Bring your middle school ID. $5. 822-7091.

The Dark Crystal

movies / 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $5. 822-1220.

May I Be Frank

movies / 7 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Film documents the transformation of 54-year-old, obese and depressed Frank Ferrante who stumbles into a local raw/oragnic/vegan cafe. Tickets are sliding scale. 668-5663.

Pianist Anton Nel

music / 7:30 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka. Eureka Chamber Music Series presents the internationally known artist. $30/$5 children. 445-9650.

Humboldt Folkdancers

events, dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. 11th and G, Arcata. No partner or experience necessary. $3.

Mon Petite Chou (French-Canadian)

music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. 822-2228.

Mardi Gras Voodoo Masquerade Ball

events / 8 p.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. Dancing, games, prizes and surprises. Grand prize for the most Erotic Mardi Gras costume. $5. 832-4785.

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.

Blue Street Junction (blues/funk)

events, music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. E-mail samkaplangood@gmail.com. 619-241-1889.

The Greg Allen Band (blues/rock)

music / 9 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. myspace.com/centralstation. 839-2013.

Cadillac Ranch (country rock)

music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Cadillac Ranch are seasoned veterans of the Humboldt County music scene. Featuring some of the top players in the area, various members have opened for national acts such as Los Lobos, Asleep At The Wheel, Earl Scruggs and Norton Buffalo. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.