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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, 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.
STAFF PICK / music
Today, 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Katie Hennessy’s indie pick of the damn week! Be amazing! $3. 444-1344.
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Saturday, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
STAFF PICK / wellness / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. Re-energize your life using a simple set of meditation techniques, physical exercises, recitations and contemplations. E-mail james@charitablehands.com. 822-1422.
STAFF PICK / books / 7 p.m. Northtown Books, 957 H St., Arcata. Author gives slide show and talk based on his new book A Different Kind of Luxury: Japanese Lessons in Simple Living and Inner Abundance.
for kids / 1 a.m.-3 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. An exploration into creativity with emphasis on rhythm and self expression with a group. Facilitated by Kahish. Parents welcome. $5. www.westhavenarts.org. 677-9493.
outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Meet at parking lot, end of South I St. Guided tour of Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary led by Tony Kurz. Bring binoculars for birding. Rain or shine. 822-3613.
outdoors / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Far North Climbing Gym, 10th and K sts., Arcata. Two day, comprehensive, session that endows the participant with the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to share the excitement of mountain biking with others. $200. www.NorthCoastAdventureCenters.com. 825-2211.
events, art, etc. / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Garden House, 1565 R Street, Arcata. None. E-mail HumboldtFunClub@gmail.com. 720-317-7330.
etc., wellness / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Dr., Eureka. Day-long retreat explores the strategic questions that get you through life’s transitions. Led by Julie Fulkerson and Barbara Browning. $150. E-mail info@orderwithin.com. 677-3750.
events, outdoors / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Yurok Tribe Main Office, Klamath. Arrive early for breakfast, and stay late for a lunch of salmon fished locally from the Klamath River, cooked in Yurok Tribal tradition. Raffle tickets for prizes. E-mail cschembre@yuroktribe.nsn.us. 954-0462.
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.
outdoors / 9 a.m. Headwaters Forest Reserve. Scenic, 11-mile, medium-difficulty hike. Meet at Herrick Ave. park and ride lot at 9 a.m. or at trail head at 9:30 a.m. Leashed dogs allowed. 441-0702.
outdoors / 9 a.m.-noon. Meet at the northern paved parking area for Clam Beach and Little River State Beach. Join naturalist Brian Dykstra for a walk about Western Snowy Plovers in the winter. 444-1397.
meetings / 9:30 a.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. American Association of University Women monthly meeting. Special homelessness presentation. 443-1291.
outdoors / 9:30-11 a.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Help maintain the trails and grounds. Tools and gloves provided; bring water and wear comfortable work clothes. friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
wellness / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Isis Scrolls, 44 Sunny Brae Centre, Arcata. Discover different healing modalities, get a tarot reading, buy a new crystal and meet new practitioners. 825-8300.
theater / 10 a.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Witness the creative process of graduating MFA students. 668-5663.
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.
garden, lecture, free / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Keith Hamm discusses the what, when, and how of planting vegetable seeds for a productive garden. Come participate in planting different seeds to take home for growing out vegetable starts. www.northcoastlandscapes.com. 822-7663.
events / Noon-10 p.m. East Gym, HSU. In the Lumberjacks Arena. Traditional Native-American songs, dances, artists, food vendors and inter-tribal pow wow drumming. 826-3369.
for kids / 1-3 p.m. Rollercade Roller Skating Rink, Crescent City. For individuals on the spectrum in Crescent City. All ages welcome. 499-5544.
outdoors / 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Meet leader Bob Rasmussen at the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute walk focusing on the history and plants of the marsh. 826-2359.
art / 2-4 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Monthly Humboldt Arts Council-sponsored program this month focusing on Music Instincts and including performances by Akabella and Andy Barnett. 442-0278.
events / 3:30 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Begins with a climate change awareness rally and culminates with a family-friendly bike tour of sections of Arcata expected to be impacted by rising sea level. www.green-wheels.org.
for kids / 3:30-6 p.m. Flips for Kids, 1489 Hoover St., Eureka. FAAN sponsors an event for children (10 and under ) on the Spectrum. 499-5544.
events / 5-9:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Sapphire Palace. KEET Fundraiser featuring local and regional wineries, live and silent auctions, music by 24/7 Jazz and dinner buffet. $70. 445-0813.
etc. / 6 p.m. Garberville Veteran’s Hall, 483 Conger. Eureka Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence host a night of comedy and bingo. $20. www.eurekasisters.org.
events, music, dance / 7-11 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Three days of dancing, concerts and workshops. Beginners are welcome and you don’t need a partner. Singers and instrumentalists of all levels are invited. $50/$40 adv. www.arcatafolkdancefestival.org. 496-6734.
music / 7-10 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 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $24/$22 adv. 822-1220.
music / 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. HBBB pays tribute to the World Cup and Veterans Day with 50 vuvuzelas. $7/$3 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.
music / 8 p.m. Eureka Veterans Memorial Building, 10th and H sts. Bad Kitty presents a triple shot of Psychobilly. $12. www.myspace.com/koffinkats.
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 / 8 p.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Group specializing in art songs and piano duets headed by Nancy Correll and Annette Gurnee-Hull. $8. fortunaconcertseries.com. 768-3118.
music / 8 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15.
music / 8 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 15th & H Sts., Eureka. Ferndale Community Choir presents music ranging from medieval chant accompanied by French Horn to contemporary arrangements with their roots in gospel music. 786-9756.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music, free / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Local blues-rock-funk favorites. www.myspace.com/bluestreetjunction. 668-9770.
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 / 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.
