upcoming

music

Candye Kane (blues)

Today, 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.

theater

Look Back in Anger

Today, Tomorrow, Feb. 17, 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

Arts! Arcata

Today, 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, 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.

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What’s happening

March 31, 2010

Successful Budget Planning for Nonprofits

lecture / 9-11 a.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. Workshop focuses on budget development with consideration of mission, vision, strategic plan, involving board and staff, and the nuts and bolts of worksheet templates. Facilitated by Diane Cipperley. $25. www.northerncalifornianonprofits.org. 442-2993.

Joe Garceau Unplugged

music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.

South Bay Union School District Kindergarten Orientation

events, lecture, for kids, free / 2-3 p.m. Pine Hill Elemantary School, 5230 Vance Ave, Eureka. For parents of children who are registered or are considering registering. www.pinehillschool.org. 445-5933.

KHSU Community Advisory Group

meetings / 6:30-8 p.m. HSU Student Business Services Building, Room 405. Attempt to obtain public input regarding any aspect of KHSU’s programming and operations. Meetings are held monthly and always open to the public. 826-4807.

Something Different with Shea Freelove

theater, music / 7:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Multimedia event featuring interviews, local performers, live music, circus acts and more, hosted by Shea Freelove and starring Unkle Jesse, The Marching Lumberjacks, Something Different Dance Squad and special guests David Cobb, Ya Habibi and SambAmore. $20/$15 adv. 822-1220.

The Karmanauts (reggae)

music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.

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.