What’s happening

April 1, 2010

Historic Archaeology Lab Opportunity

etc. / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Forum, BSS Building, HSU. None. E-mail crf@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.

Wetlands Restoration

outdoors / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Northcoast Regional Land Trust plants over 46,000 native wetland plants at the Freshwater Farms Reserve project site. Bring rubber boots, gloves, water and snacks. Please RSVP. ncrlt.org. 822-2242.

Art at the Arcata Marsh

art / 2:30-4:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Photos by Mike and Leslie Anderson will be on display through April. 822-6444.

Morris Elementary Immersion Kindergarten Info Night

for kids / 6-7 p.m. Morris Elementary School, 2395 McKinleyville Ave., McKinleyville. Presentations made by kindergarten teachers, the school principal and parent leaders about the school’s award-winning academic programs and enrichment opportunities. 839-1529.

The Horse Boy

movies / 6 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. First Thursday Film Night presents the story of a boy with autism who loves horses. 442-0278.

FFA Booster Dinner

food / 6-7 p.m. Eureka High School, 1915 J St. Eureka High School Future Farmers of America offer a feast of crab or tri-Tip, chowder, salad, bread, dessert and drinks at the Eureka High cafeteria. Entertainment and prizes. Proceeds go toward Scholarships for FFA students. $10. E-mail bob@morsemedia.net. 444-9566.

Ocean Night Film Screening: Ride On

movies / 6:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Ocean Conservancy, Humboldt Surfrider and Humboldt Baykeeper present a progressive documentary about big wave surfing, plus a short film about the Marine Life Protection Act. $3. 826-1220.

Arcata Elementary Open House

events, for kids / 6:30-7:45 p.m. Arcata Elementary School, 2400 Baldwin St. Opportunity for people interested in AES to see their arts, science, music and global educational programs. 822-4858.

Ask Not

movies / 6:30-8:30 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Exploration of the effects of the US military’s “don’t ask don’t tell” policy. Discussion following the film. www.redwoods.edu. 476-4306.

Redwood Empire Quilters Guild Meeting

meetings / 6:30 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairground, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Monthly meeting.

Humboldt Folklife Society Group Sing Along

music / 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Joel Sonenshein leads. 839-7063.

Stefanie Hero

theater / 7:30 p.m. Gist Hall Theater, HSU. Play by Mark Medoff featuring swords, sorcery, dragons, heroics, hysterics, music and a modern moral with the Princess as the hero. Directed by Jyl Hewston. $10/$8 students and seniors. 826-3928.

Sisters with Strings

music / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Arcata-based all-female string bands the Singing Nettles and the Vintners’ Daughters come together for a night of femme-folk and girlie-grass. $10/$8 adv. 442-9930.

Antonio Sanchez and Migration

music / 8 p.m. Kate Buchanan Room, HSU. Redwood Jazz Alliance wraps up its 2009-10 season with Pat Methany’s former drummer Antonio Sanchez and his quartet. $15/$10 students and seniors. www.redwoodjazzalliance.org. 826-2739.

Man of La Mancha

theater / 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. Join the mad “knight” Don Quixote in this beloved musical by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion and Mith Leigh based on Miguel de Cervantes 17th century masterpiece. Opening night benefit for cast and crew. $17/$15 students and seniors. 786-5483.

Speakeasy Saints (soul/funk)

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

The Monster Woman, The Brendas, Mister Moonbeam

music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. 826-2739.

Wig-in-a-Box Karaoke at Aunty Mo’s

music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. www.auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.