theater
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.
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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.
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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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.
STAFF PICK / events, theater / 6 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Benefit for the international humanitarian organization that sends expeditions of laughter into conflict zones and refugee camps world wide since 1993. All proceeds of the show will help send local performing artists to South Africa, Haiti and Guatemala. $10/$8 students and seniors. 845-5842.
events, music, dance, art, meetings, for kids, etc., wellness / 9-1 a.m. Muddy’s Hot Cup, 1603 G St., Arcata. None. $5. www.synrgyband.com. 602-628-9320.
etc. / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Forum, BSS Building, HSU. None. E-mail crf@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.
art / 6-9 p.m. Multiplicity Therapeutic Services, 1033 G Street, Arcata. Artist Erin L. McAlonan highlights the personal perspective of the big yellow school bus. 834-4752.
art, meetings, free / 6-8 p.m. HSU Mutlicultural Center, 1 Harpts St., Arcata. First of a series of workshops exploring our individual creative energies and goals. E-mail creativewomenscircle@yahoo.com. 826-3367.
events / 6 p.m. Discovery Museum, 517 Third St., Eureka. Live and silent auctions, plunge punch, catering by Curley’s Grill and Lost Coast Brews all in a tropical atmosphere. Wear your beach attire. $50. 443-9694.
music / 7 p.m. Arcata Library, 500 Seventh St. Arcata High students Signe Nicklas, Chris Ives, Julio Lopez and Kira Weiss perform to benefit library. Reception to follow with food provided by Wildberries, Los Bagels and Nonna Lena’s. Suggested donation $5-$10. 822-5954.
meetings / 7 p.m. Northstar Yoga Center, 2701 Harrison St, Eureka. Seabury Gould leads group singing using kirtan (devotional songs of India). Using ancient Sanskrit mantras, kirtan calls upon sacred energies which serve to quiet the mind. Mark Weston accompanies on tabla. $8. www.seaburygould.com. 845-8167.
theater / 7:30 p.m. Studio Theater, HSU. Staging of Harold Pinter’s shocking play. Directed by John Heckel. $10. HSUStage.blogspot.com. 826-3928.
theater / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Sanctuary Stage production of Arthur Kopit’s bizarre, coming-of-age one-act play. $10.
theater / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Sanctuary Stage production of Arthur Kopit’s bizarre, coming-of-age one-act play. $10. 601-1695.
events, dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. 11th and G, Arcata. No partner or experience necessary. $3.
music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. 822-2228.
music / 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. HSU Symphonic Band and Jazz Orchestra perform a joint concert of American music. $7. 826-3928.
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.
music / 8 p.m. Cecil’s CA. Creole, 773 Redwood Dr., Garberville. 826-0198.
music, dance / 8:30 p.m. East Gym, HSU. None. $4. www.jefferyc.com.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 733-1900.
music / 9:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $20. 822-1220.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. www.auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.
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.
