STAFF PICK / movies
Today, 7 p.m. Arcata Theater Lounge, 1036 G St. Screening wet films Ancient Sea Turtles Stranded in the Modern World and Lost In The Ether. Sponsored by Ocean Conservancy, Humboldt Surfrider and Humboldt Baykeeper. $3. 822-1220.
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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, 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.
STAFF PICK / music
Feb. 16, 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.
STAFF PICK / music / 9:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $10/$15 after 11. 822-1220.
art / 6-9 a.m. 321 Gallegos, 321 Third St, Eureka. None. E-mail joandunning@gmail.com. 496-9978.
events / 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Forum where interested businesses and community members can learn about self-reliance and building green communities. www.humboldtplanitgreen.org.
outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Meet a trained leader Chet Ogan at the parking lot at the end of South I Street. Bring binoculars and have a great morning birding. Trip held rain or shine. 442-9353.
events / 9 a.m. Rohner Park, Fortuna. Hundreds of colored eggs for kids to find, some with prizes inside. 725-9261.
etc. / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hawthorne Street Transfer Station, 1059 W. Hawthorne Street, Eureka. Maximum load limits for residents are 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste. The cost for disposal is a flat fee of $5. 441-2005.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. A morning of invasive, non-native yellow bush lupine removal. Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided. Bring a mug for coffee, drinking water and wear work clothes including closed-toe shoes. Meet at Pacific Union School and carpool to Lanphere Dunes. 444-1397.
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.
events / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fortuna Main Street, Main Street. Over 20 school carnival-style games, carriage rides, raffles and a giant Easter bunny. 725-9261.
for kids / 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Rd., McKinleyville. Play a life-size version of of the classic kids game. $3. 839-9003.
garden, lecture, free / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Learn how to combine natives and low maintenance ornamentals in your landscape to provide year round interest, wildlife enhancement and low impact landscaping. www.northcoastlandscapes.com. 822-7663.
music / Noon-9 p.m. Fieldbrook Market, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. Featuring music from Kindred Spirits, Sierra Rose,The Living Rooms, Y Not, Brian Cook, Bob Billstrom and Lizard.
for kids / Noon-2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Short story readings, art activities and a free copy of the book Deep in the Swamp for each family. Led by Jackie Hamilton from KEET-TV. humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.
events / Noon-2 p.m. Henderson Center, F St., Eureka. Merchants Association shopping event with candy, special eggs, egg hunt, coupons and a visit from Peter Cottontail. 443-4811.
lecture / 1 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Prize-winning filmmaker Wendy Lestina presents “Local Historical Documentaries: Behind the Scenes.” Lestina has been making documentary films for the Ferndale Museum since 2002. 445-4342.
outdoors / 1-4 p.m. Patrick’s Point State Park, 4150 Patrick’s Point Drive, Trinidad. Visitor Center. Orientation for those interested in assisting visitors to the park. Call for more info. 488-2169.
outdoors / 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Meet leader Jane Wilson at the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute walk focusing on the ecology of the marsh. 826-2359.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. Jazz trio. Wine. Good times. 825-7596.
events, art / 6-9 p.m. Old Town Art Gallery, 233 F Street, Eureka. Refreshments by Humboldt Woodworking Society. Exhibition includes sculpture, furniture, marquetry and more. www.HumboldtWoodworking.org.
books / 6 p.m. Los Bagels, 3rd St., Eureka. Author Natasha Wing signs copies of her best-selling children’s book. 822-3483.
for kids / 6:30 p.m. Blue Lake Roller Rink, 312 S. Railroad St. None. $3. www.bluelake.ca.gov. 668-5932.
events, music / 7 p.m.-midnight. East Gym, HSU. Support the abolishment of child soldiers in Uganda while enjoying local bands. $3.
events, art / 7-10 p.m. Eagle House Victorian Inn, 139 Second St., Eureka. Kinetic Sculpture Race luminaries model “junque” repurposed into high fashion! Enter the contest for best audience costume, or contact ahead of time to enter your creation in the show. Snacks, beer and delicious Royal Rutabaga Razzle Dazzle. $10. www.kineticgrandchampionship.com. 616-5703.
music / 7-9 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.oberongrill.com. 443-3663.
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.
music / 8-10 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. None. $3. www.thefragranceband.com. 826-1195.
theater / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Kinetic and unpredictable physical theatre, dance, music, and high concept comedy. $10/$8 students and seniors. 822-1575.
music / 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. North Coast Wind Ensemble plays Elgar, Hindesmith, Giannini and Ives. Conducted by Kenneth Ayoob. $5/$2 students and seniors. 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.
dance / 8 p.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. Aunty Mo’s is closing. Come down for one last fling complete with costume contests and music by DJ Ninja. $3. 832-4785.
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.
music / 9 p.m.-midnight. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. None. $5. 407-7178.
music / 9 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville.
music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. $15. 826-2739.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. www.bluelakecasino.com. 916-921-1515.
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. $15/$12 advance. E-mail booking@ishidubemusic.com.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. www.bearrivercasino.com. 733-9644.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Aunty Mo’s Lounge, 535 5th St., Eureka. auntymoslounge.com. 442-0772.
music / 11:15 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $5. 822-3731.
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.
