STAFF PICK / music
Heyoka
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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STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Humboldt VarietyVille One Year Anniversary
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
15th Annual Arcata Eye Ball
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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Lighting Basics for Videographers
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.
What’s happening
March 17, 2010
St. Patrick’s Day Screening
STAFF PICK / movies / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $5.
Doris Niles Humboldt County Science Fair
science / 9 a.m.-3 p.m. East Gym, HSU. West Gym. Fair features 337 projects in the categories of life science, earth and space science, physical science and math, engineering and inventions. Projects are submitted by students from 40 of the county’s elementary and middle schools. 445-7030.
T-ball Registration
outdoors, sports, for kids, wellness / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Boys and Girls Club Teen Center, 3015 J St., Eureka. None. $65. www.bgcredwoods.org. 441-1030.
Keep Your Business in the Black by Going Green
meetings / 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Red Lion Hotel, 1929 4th St., Eureka. Speakers Margaret Gainer of Gainer & Associates and Steve Salzman of GreenWay Partners discuss low cost ways to market your business and communicate your commitment to protecting the environment. $17. ceac.org/region_1/north_coast_eureka_eac. 445-6275.
Six Rivers Brewery 6th Anniversary
music / Noon. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Live music all day by Compost Mountain Boys, The Hot Damn String Band, Ukesperience, Children of the Sun and Rooster McClintock. Green beer! $5. 839-7580.
Joe Garceau Unplugged
music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
EPIC Brews and Views
meetings / 4-6 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Come together to discuss important environmental threats and opportunities in our region.
Family Literacy Night
for kids / 6:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Humboldt Literacy Project and the Humboldt County Libraries present storyteller Nancy McQuillan. Each child in attendance receives a brand-new free book. 445-3655.
Women’s Health Naturally
wellness / 6:30 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, 1626 Broadway. Workshop explores non traditional remedies for health issues facing the lifecycle of women. 442-6325.
Reggae & Dancehall
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Dance to reggae and dancehall music at the Jam. Special guests every week! 822-4766.
Gary Farmer & the Troublemakers (blues)
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Longtime actor and musician, Gary Farmer plays the harmonica and vocals with his band the Troublemakers; Jaime Bird Yellowhorse on guitar and vocals, John Longbow on bass and vocals, Logan Nix on drums. 668-9770.
Triple Junction (classic rock)
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. 269-0282.
Weirdo Wednesdays
music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. None. www.thealibi.com. 822-3731.
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Humboldt VarietyVille One Year Anniversary (Thursday)
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.
