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, 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.
Comedy
Tomorrow, 8 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Monthly showcase of professional comedians. This month features Rodger Lizoala. $10. www.mateel.org. 923-3368.
STAFF PICK / music
Today, 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Progressive, genre-crossing funk fusions. Peace of Mind Orchestra open. $10. humbrews.com. 826-2739.
STAFF PICK / events / 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
STAFF PICK / outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School. Help remove non-native invasives at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Tools and gloves provided, wear work clothes and bring water. Carpool to the protected site. 444-1397.
STAFF PICK / events, music, dance / Noon. Four fun-filled days of traditional Dixieland Jazz, swing, calypso, zydeco and more! Happening all over town with food, beverages and nonstop fun everywhere! www.redwoodjazz.org. 445-3378.
STAFF PICK / music / 7:30 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Bands include ska pioneers The Untouchables, along with The Impalers, The Originalites and Killbot Factory. $25. 923-3368.
STAFF PICK / music / 9:30 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $5.
dance, free / 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St. None. www.humboldtfolklife.org. 822-5394.
outdoors / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Learn how to lead tours or staff at the Arcata Marsh during a weekend session sponsored by Friends of the Arcata Marsh. Docent manuals distributed. Dress for the weather and bring rubber boots for a walk through Bay mud. Pre-registration required. 826-2359.
events, outdoors, food, free / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Green barn, 1415 Old Arcata Road, Arcata. Volunteers plant native trees along Jacoby Creek. Sacred Grounds Organic Coffee, Los Bagels, Cypress Grove goat cheese for breakfast, barbeque for lunch. Bring water, boots and gloves. www.watershedstewards.com. 725-1066.
outdoors / 9 a.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. Centerville Beach. 11-mile, medium-difficulty hike to Centerville Beach/Mouth of Eel River. Carpools meet at Herrick Park-and-Ride lot at 9 a.m. or at Beach at 9:45 a.m. Call leader Xandra for additional information. 441-0702.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m. Meet at the foot of C St., Eureka. Walk around the Balloon Track for an on-the-ground review of what changes the proposed Marina Center will bring to the City of Eureka. E-mail info@eurekadiscoverywalks.org. 443-4586.
meetings / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Room FM 100. Conference of scholars, archaeologists, anthropologists, geographers, epigraphers and iconographers focusing on ancient Mayan culture. 476-4118.
lecture / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. None. www.redwoods.edu. 476-4118.
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.
for kids / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Enjoy games, activities, contests and information to help kids and families address nutrition and fitness needs. Sponsored by the City of Arcata and our Community Partners in Health. 822-7091.
meetings / Noon-1:30 p.m. Samoa Cookhouse, Samoa Road, Arcata. NCJ Editor Hank Sims discusses “The Alternative Press and Why It Matters More Than Ever”. 445-2276.
garden, lecture, free / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Introductory class on vegetable gardening. Topics include soil preparation, starting seeds and planting starts, planting schedules and rotation and troubleshooting. www.northcoastlandscapes.com. 822-7663.
music / Noon-5 p.m. Indah Bali, 440 F St., Eureka. None. www.indahbalidecor.com. 443-3408.
for kids / 2 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Bay Area Latin-American storyteller Olga Loya tells folk tales about the Latino culture. $25. 822-1575.
outdoors / 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Meet leader Alex Stillman for a 90-minute walk focusing on the history of the Marsh. 826-2359.
for kids / 2-4 p.m. Six Rivers Planned Parenthood, 3225 Timber Fall Court, Eureka. Interactive workshop is designed to foster positive attitudes about girls’ bodies and the changes to look forward to during puberty. Presented by Alison Hodges, health educator. 445-2961.
lecture / 2 p.m. Fern Cottage, 2121 Centerville Road, Ferndale. Focusing on updating and creating wills and what you need to know in these uncertain times. Led by attorney James D. Poovey. Please RSVP. $15. 444-8559.
events / 5 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Friends of Trinidad Library serve homemade soup and bread while contestents try to correctly spell words. When a team is eliminated they have the option to buy back in. $10. 677-9242.
events / 5:30 p.m.-midnight. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Hors’ douevres, wine, silent auction, live jazz music and dance lessons. Delta Nationals at 8 p.m. Please RSVP. www.northcoastprep.org. 822-1670.
music / 6:30-10 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.oberongrill.com. 499-0088.
for kids / 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Bay Area Latin-American storyteller Olga Loya tells folk tales about the Latino culture. $25. 822-1575.
dance / 7:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St. Dance the night away with caller Tara Stetz and the Striped Pig Stringband. Includes a lesson. No partner necessary. $7/$6 members. 822-5394.
music / 7:30 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. The Humboldt Light Opera Women’s Chorus presents their spring concert “Sea Visions: Songs of the Sea.” Donations accepted. 442-0278.
music / 8 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata.
music, lecture / 8-9:30 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. Virtuoso pianist Rika Uchida plays the piece by Debussy featured in Twilight. $8. HSUMusic.blogspot.com. 826-3928.
music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Grammy-winning, million-selling folk/pop duo performs. $40. 826-3928.
theater / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. North Coast Repertory Theatre continues their season with John Patrick Shanely’s play about possibly questionable happenings at a Catholic school in the Bronx. Opening night gala with champagne reception. Benefit for cast and crew. $14. www.ncrt.net. 442-6278.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. Dance. Hard.
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. 269-0282.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 668-9770.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $10.
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 / 10:30 p.m. Mazzotti’s Arcata, 773 8th 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.
