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.
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 / 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.
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Tomorrow, 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
outdoors / 6:30 a.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Week-long festival celebrating the Marbled Godwit and all the other many bird species that visit the beautiful north coast every spring. Field trips, workshops, and boat excursions are offered. See registration fees and details at www.godwitdays.com. www.godwitdays.com. 826-7050.
events / 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka. Themed “How I Use My Program in Easy and Hard Times.” Day of speakers and workshops. Continental breakfast and lunch available. $15.
outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Meet in parking lot at end of South I St. Led by Ken Burton. Bring binoculars and have a great morning birding. Rain or shine. 442-9353.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Morning of invasive plant removal. Bring water, wear comfortable work clothes. tools, gloves and cookies provided. 444-1397.
events, wellness, free / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eureka Women’s Club, 1531 J St. Learn about healthy living from local health and wellness-related businesses, have the opportunity to be screened for skin and breast cancer, and take simple blood tests. E-mail gramsl@eurekahighschool.org.
events, wellness, free / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eureka Women’s Club, 1531 J St. None. E-mail gramsl@eurekahighschool.org.
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.
outdoors / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Richardson Grove State Park. Save Richardson Grove Coalition sponsors a full day featuring a prk cleanup, potluck luncheon music and guest speakers. Bring work gloves, silverware, plate and mug. At 3 p.m. guest speakers will discuss environmental issues. 923-2825.
meetings / 10:30 a.m. Arcata Library, 500 Seventh St. Regular meeting. Refreshments served. 822-5954.
dance / 10:30 a.m.-noon. HSU Kinesiology Building Dance Studio. Learn about Afro-Cuban folkloric dance. Sponsored by the HSU MultiCultural Center. 445-1377.
garden, lecture, free / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Come get ideas for plants that work best as hedges or screens. www.northcoastlandscapes.com. 822-7663.
meetings / 1-3:30 p.m. Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside. Annual meeting featuring keynote speaker Marylee Bytheriver from Hospice of Humboldt. 822-8599.
events / 1-4 p.m. Ferndale Library, 807 Main St. 100th birthday party for the Ferndale Public Library building. Music by the Scotia Brass Quintet and the Chameleon Singers. Quilt raffle at 2 p.m., cake served at 3 p.m. Special appearance by 175-year-old Andrew Carnegie. E-mail ferndalelibrary@yahoo.com. 787-9559.
for kids / 1:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Local children’s book author Phil Burgess reads his latest book to kids.
theater / 2 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Playhouse Family Fun series continues with a funny, physical and sideways look at well–known myths and fairy tales. $10/$5 kids 12 and under. 822-1575.
outdoors / 2-3:30 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Walk focusing on the ecology of the marsh. 826-2359.
dance / 2-3 p.m. Sing Afro-Cuban folkloric songs with master drummer, singer, and dancer, Reynaldo González. Sponsored by the HSU MultiCultural Center. 445-1377.
outdoors / 3-5 p.m. Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive, Arcata. Two-hour hike explores dune, forest and beach habitats, concluding on the beach to enjoy the low tide and setting sun. 444-1397.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. www.humboldtmusic.com/webpage/index.cfm?id=8449. 441-8701.
events / 6:30 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Annual dinner with dancing and music by Magnolia, Ruland, Nester & Fries and Alice Avenue Players. Fundraiser for the Phelps Hospital and Community Clinic. All staff enter and eat for free. Donations accepted at the door. 223-3788.
theater / 7 p.m. McKinleyville High School, 1300 Murray Rd. Musical performed by 4th-8th graders from McKinleyville. $10/$5 kids. 839-1549.
theater / 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Playhouse Family Fun series continues with a funny, physical and sideways look at well–known myths and fairy tales. $10/$5 kids 12 and under. 822-1575.
spoken word / 7:30 p.m. Redwood Yogurt and Espresso, 1573 G St., Arcata. Once-a-year storytelling performance. Singer/songwriter Josephine Johnson opens. $5. 826-7677.
dance / 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Dance concert of new modern, jazz, ballet plus traditional dances from the Yucatan by HSU students and faculty. Directed by Linda Maxwell. $10/$8 students and seniors. 826-3928.
dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St. Featuring guest caller Tony Mates and the Striped Pig Stringband. $7/$6 members. 822-5394.
theater / 8 p.m. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dell’Arte’s second year Masters of Fine Arts students present Euripides tradgedy. Directed by Joan Schirle. Pay-what-you-can. For mature audiences. Call for reservations. 668-5663.
music / 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. Six HSU student combos over two nights play blues, funk and original jazz. $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.
movies / 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Locally produced, full-length feature film from Sheep Ranch Productions about greed and violence in the 1870s. Directed by Suza Lambert Bowser. $10. 442-1956.
dance / 8 p.m. Eureka Veterans Memorial Building, 10th and H sts. RAVEN Project invites all LGBTQ youth, the queer community, and allies to. $5. 443-7099.
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. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville.
music / 9 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville.
events, music, dance, art / 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. None. $15. www.myspace.com/nyketysplits. 499-0163.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. 677-3611.
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.
