What’s happening

Feb. 20, 2010

Mardi Gras Bingo

STAFF PICK / etc. / 5 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. KEET-TV hosts a Mardi Gras-themed night of Bingo. Try your luck for cash and prizes and support public television at the same time. 445-0813.

Audubon Banquet

STAFF PICK / events / 5:30 p.m. Red Lion Hotel, 1929 4th St., Eureka. Begins with a no-host-social hour followed by dinner. Brian Sullivan of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology presents on “eBird: Where Birding Meets Science.” Silent and live auctions. $50/$30 sliding scale. 444-8001.

Ali Nelson, Claire Bent (folk)

STAFF PICK / music / 8 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata.

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.

Mateel Black and Red Ball

STAFF PICK / events / 8 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Southern Humboldt tradition returns, this year featuring legendary funksters, George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic. $50. 923-3368.

Audubon Society Marsh Field trip

outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Meet in parking lot, end of South I St. Led by Tony Kurz. Bring binoculars for birding. Rain or shine. www.rras.org. 442-5444.

Manila Dunes Restoration

outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive, Arcata. Join the Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team for a morning of invasive plant removal. Tools, gloves and cookies provided; bring water and wear comfortable work clothes. 444-1397.

Manila Dunes Guided Walk

outdoors / 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive, Arcata. Join naturalist Josh DeWare and learn about dune plant and wildlife relationships. Bring water and come prepared for walking up and down in sand. 444-1397.

Humboldt Botanical Gardens

outdoors, garden, science / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, adjacent to College of the Redwoods, Eureka. Saturday open gardens: hike 44-acre grounds and enjoy the flora and fauna. www.hbgf.org. 442-5139.

Unclutter Your Life

lecture / 10 a.m.-noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 514 Russ St., Eureka. Learn to identify and eliminate clutter, reclaiming your space and your life in the process. Led by professional organizer, Claire Josefine, author of The Spiritual Art of Being Organized. $48. 443-5743.

Auditions for Evening of Talent

etc. / 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2806 Dolbeer Street, Eureka. Adults 18 years of age or older are encouraged to audition for the CASA-sponsored show to take place Apr. 23 at the Arkley Center. humboldteveningoftalent.com. 443-3197.

Rainwater Harvesting Options

events, garden, lecture, free / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Keith Hamm discusses different concepts and products used in harvesting rainwater, from simple rain barrels to custom reservoirs, including the unique RainXChange system. www.northcoastlandscapes.com. 822-7663.

Eureka Photoshop Users Group

art, lecture, meetings, free / 1:30-3:30 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Share ideas and information around the use of Photoshop with members at all levels of proficiency. www.eurekaphotoshop.com. 496-0221.

Friends of the Marsh with Elliott Dabill

outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Elliott Dabill leads walk focusing on the ecology and plants of the marsh. 826-2359.

Friends of the Marsh Tour with Leslie Anderson

outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Leslie leads a tour focusing on the birds of the marsh. 826-2359.

Drumset Workshop

events, music, lecture, etc. / 2-5 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Robert Peterson has been studying and playing drums for more than 20 years. Learn about rhythmic phrasing and jazz improvisation. $10. E-mail sambamore@yahoo.com. 498-7795.

Vegan Chili Cook-off

food / 2:30-5:30 p.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. Prizes awarded to the best chili chefs. Attendees should bring one or two vegan dishes to share, as well as their own plates, cups, and utensils. 599-2951.

May I Be Frank

movies / 3 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.

Movement to Amend Corporate Personhood

meetings / 3-6 p.m. Community forum to facilitate Humboldt’s response to the recent Citizens United decision. www.duhc.org. 269-0984.

Meet the Candidate: Mike Downey

events / 4-7 p.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Meet Sheriff candidate Mike Downey and enjoy a spaghetti dinner, entertainment, raffles and an auction. $10. downeyforsheriff.com. 362-6710.

John David Young Trio

music / 5-7 p.m. Mantova’s Two Street Music, 124 Second Street, Eureka.

Bon Swing (jazz)

music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata.

Brian Post & Shao Way Wu (jazz)

music / 6:30 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka.

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.

Jazz Piano

music / 7-9 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.oberongrill.com. 443-3663.

The Day the Radio Stood Still: The Silence of the Hams

events / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. KHSU presents a live 1930’s-style radio play written by Rick St. Charles, Mary Harper, David Ferney and Jeff DeMark. Live music and sound effects. $10. 826-4807.

The Last Minute Men (international)

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

W. Broadway Co.

music / 8-9:30 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. Local musical theater performers sing show tunes ranging from “Mame” to “Spamalot” to benefit the HSU Music scholarship fund. $8. HSUMusic.blogspot.com. 826-3928.

Suzanne Vega

music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. $35. 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.

Band Behind Your Hedge

music / 9 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-2013.

NightHawk (classic rock)

music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.

The Billies (classic rock)

music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 668-9770.

St. John & the Sinners (blues/rock)

music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. 677-3611.

Melvin Seals and JGB (jam band)

music / 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. $25. 826-2739.

FreQ Nasty and Ana Sia

music / 9:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. None. $25. www.inticketing.com/events/74492/FreQ-Nasty—Ana-Sia. 441-4810.

Music by DJ

music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.

Akaboom Sound (reggae and dancehall)

music / 10 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. At the Pearl, the lights change colors. 444-2017.

DJ Icy Hot

music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.

thirtythreeandathird, Blessed Deep (rock)

music / 10:30 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St.

Natural Born Killers

movies / 11 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $5. 822-1220.