STAFF PICK / movies
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.
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
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.
theater
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 / events, art, free
Tomorrow, 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Self-guided, public art phenomenon featuring the work of more than 60 visual artists and live musicians at 30 participating locations. www.artsarcata.com. 822-4500.
STAFF PICK / events / 6:30-9 p.m. 321 Gallegos, 321 Third St, Eureka. Meet the D.A. at Citizens for District Atttorney Paul Gallegos 2010 open house in the new campagin headquarters with appetizers, art, music and libations. 444-9600.
etc. / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Forum, BSS Building, HSU. None. E-mail crf@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.
etc. / 10 a.m. Tall ship docks in Eureka for six days as part of its “Hands-On History for Youth Tour.”. E-mail runderwood@historicalseaport.org. 800-200-5239.
books / 3-4 p.m. HSU Library Fishbowl. Author and spoken word artist performs and signs books and CDs. library.humboldt.edu/newscurrent.html#329. 826-5656.
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.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. 825-7596.
events / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Featuring ‘80’s Skate Movies and buttrock cover band Ass Castle Friday. Proceeds benefit Arcata Skate Park Phase II . $6. 822-1220.
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.
dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. Dance to live music by Club Band, The Ethniks, Chubritza and Musaic. $4. 839-3665.
music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. 822-2228.
events / 8 p.m. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. $15. 668-5663.
music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. CenterArts presents the double-platinum, soft-rock star. $28. 826-3928.
theater / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. North Coast Repertory Theater presents a one-weekend-only comedy written by Aaron Sorkin. $8. 442-5278.
events, theater, music / 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. $76. www.arkleycenter.com. 442-1956.
spoken word / 8 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. S.F. International Comedy Competition Finalist Rick D’Elia and Reno’s Dave Mencarelli perform. $10. 923-3368.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-2013.
music / 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. None. $5. www.myspace.com/dharmadojo. 405-208-9946.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. None. E-mail davidjperrier@hotmail.com. 442-8242.
music / 9 p.m. The Depot, HSU. AS Presents the Texas-based, quirky, indie-rock band with opener Matthew and the Arrogant Sea. $5. 826-3928.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. Dance. Hard.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Less fishy than it sounds. 733-9644.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, Arcata. Trailblazing female reggae star performs. Local band Northtown Dub opens. $20/$18 adv. 223-7919.
music / 10 p.m. Mazzotti’s Arcata, 773 8th St. Featuring music by Northtown Dub, SambAmore and Children of the Sun. $5. 822-1900.
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.
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.
