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.
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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.
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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.
STAFF PICK / for kids / 6-8 p.m. Morris Elementary School, 2395 McKinleyville Ave., McKinleyville. 839-1529.
STAFF PICK / music / 7 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. An evening of rowdy acoustic rock, country, blues and gospel with the Austin, TX band. The Dirt Floor Band opens. $18. 923-3368.
STAFF PICK / music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. $25. 826-2739.
etc. / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Forum, BSS Building, HSU. None. E-mail crf@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.
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.
meetings / 4-6 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Come together to discuss important environmental threats and opportunities in our region.
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.
etc. / 6-8 p.m. Arcata High School, 1720 M St. None. $50. www.wiyot.us/language. 733-5055.
music / 8:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $12/$10 adv.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Dance to reggae and dancehall music at the Jam. Special guests every week! 822-4766.
music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. None. www.thealibi.com. 822-3731.
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.
