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.
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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.
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Tomorrow, 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
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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 / events / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Rd., McKinleyville. Any amount of E-Waste for no charge. hwma.net. 268-8030.
meetings / 8 a.m. Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive. The Humboldt County Dementia Care Coalition hosts a six-hour training focusing early dementia diagnosis and treatment, management of behaviors associated with dementias and tools for helping the medical professional improve their care. $35. 444-8254.
lecture / 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Humboldt State University, Arcata. Open to kindergarten through college educators featuring workshops related to helping teachers improve their approach at teaching writing. $40. www.humboldt.edu/~rwp. 826-5109.
events / 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka. Full-day conference for women entrepreneurs on the North Coast to come together for inspiration and support. Participate in several workshop sessions focused on marketing, finances and well being. Featuring keynote speaker Susan Wilson Solovic. $59. www.women-entrepreneurs.org/events.html. 442-1541.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join the Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team for a morning of invasive plant removal. Tools and gloves provided; bring water and wear comfortable work clothes. 444-1397.
for kids / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Community Wellness Center, 908 7th St., Eureka. Teaching kids about choices related to unsafe driving and alcohol and/or other drug use can affect our bodies, minds, relationships and future. Open to youth 15-20 years old. Call to sign-up. 445-6024.
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.
garden / 10-11:30 a.m. Rohner Park, Fortuna. Learn about composting and purchase compost bins. 725-1464.
for kids / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Big 5 Sporting Goods, Eureka. Get your kids signed up at this remote registration. 441-1030.
wellness / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Isis, 44 Sunny Brae Centre, Arcata. Discover different Healing modalities and meet new practitioners. $20. 825-8300.
for kids / 11 a.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Songs, fingerplays, short stories and brief puppet show will celebrate friendship and Valentine’s Day. 269-1910.
garden, lecture, free / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Keith Hamm discusses the basics on how to design, phase out and implement a landscape plan. Topics include hardscaping, locating underground utilities, creating plant layouts and various approaches to landscape design. www.northcoastlandscapes.com. 822-7663.
lecture / 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Redway Elementary, 344 Humboldt Ave. Mike Fay & Lindsey Holm present a summary of their 2000-mile trek through the Redwood Forest that Inspired the October 2009 Redwood Edition of National Geographic Magazine. 923-2221.
etc. / 1 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Restaurant keeps the power on while PG&E does its scheduled thing. Food, drinks and DJ JDub. 839-7580.
for kids / 1 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. A fun introduction to American Sign Language providing practice for children that already have some familiarity with signing. 269-1910.
outdoors / 2-4 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Knowledgeable and lively docents Jenny Hanson and Rich Ridenhour lead a tour focusing on “What’s Blooming at the Marsh?”. 826-2359.
art / 2-4 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Writing Women Back into History. Storytelling and Drumming with Anita Punla and Big Lagoon Union Elementary School and Celtic harp from Hearthfire. 442-0278.
for kids / 2 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Program specifically aimed at children interested in entering KEET-TV’s Young Author and Illustrators Contest. Natasha Wing will share some of her writing techniques, discuss what makes a good story and answer questions. 269-1910.
events / 5-10 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. None. $20. www.oberongrill.com. 499-0088.
dance, food / 5 p.m.-midnight. Willow Creek VFW Hall, 20 Kimtu Rd. Corned beef & cabbage dinner followed by music and dancing. Fundraiser for Willow Creek Fire Safe Council. $20. willowcreekfsc.org. 530-629-3446.
events / 6 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. Evening of fine dining and cabaret style entertainment to benefit benefit the Ferndale Kinetic Museum and the 42nd annual Kinetic Grand Championship. $20/$100 Ruby Room. 443-3663.
events / 6 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Food, live painting demonstrations, dancing and music by Hot Buttered Rum. $25.
music / 6:30-10 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.oberongrill.com. 499-0088.
events, music, dance, art, food, for kids / 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Music, art, & food to celebrate spring. Performance by Hot Buttered Rum. $30. E-mail uplift@evolve2advance.com. 888-509-5069.
events / 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Music by Robbie Allen and The Outer Edge and screening of Big Wednesday (1978). $6. 822-1220.
events / 7 p.m. Ferndale Fireman’s Pavillion, 100 S. Berding St. Annual fundraiser with hosted wine, no host bar, dinner catered by Sweet Basil Catering, live and silent auctions and Dutch raffle. South Pacific theme with performances from the upcoming FRT production. $50. www.ferndale-rep.org. 786-5483.
dance / 7 p.m. Scotia Inn, 100 Main St. Dance to the music of Magnolia and get a swing dance lesson. Upstairs dining and full bar offered. RSVP recommended. 764-5338.
theater / 7:30 p.m. Arcata High School, 1720 M St. Arcata High School and Six Rivers Charter High School present Shakespeare’s beloved tale of humans and fairies. $7. E-mail kantneralex@yahoo.com. 825-2400.
events, music, free / 8-9 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. None. E-mail jagnet@yahoo.com. 826-1195.
theater / 8 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Forum Theater. CR’s Drama department presents Sophocles powerful story of a young woman who is forced to stand alone against repression and injustice. $10. 476-4118.
music / 8 p.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Quartet consisting of pianist Barbara Davenport, flutist Jill Peticca, bassist Shao Way Wu and percussionsist Mike LaBolle. $8. fortunaconcertseries.com. 768-3118.
events, theater, music, movies, meetings / 8:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. None. $6. surfriderhumboldt.wordpress.com. 916-760-8560.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. E-mail vruthryan@yahoo.com. 442-8242.
music / 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. $3.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. 677-3611.
music / 9:30 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $10. 408-734-1362.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka.
music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.
music / 10:30 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $5.
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.
