What’s happening

April 23, 2010

Bruce Cockburn

STAFF PICK / music / 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. The songwiter and guitarist plays a benefit for the Siskiyou Land Conservancy. Intimate show and catered reception. 822-1220.

Chukki Starr and Winstrong (roots reggae)

STAFF PICK / music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata.

Earth Day Dance

STAFF PICK / music / 9 p.m. The Depot, HSU. Featuring music by the Humboldt Calypso Band, Children of the Sun and Berel Alexander Ensemble.

Historic Archaeology Lab Opportunity

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

Storyteller Olga Loya

for kids / 10:30 a.m. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. Bilingual storytelling in both English and Spanish. Each child receives a free book. 269-1910.

Camps for Kids

for kids / Noon-3:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall, 2500 J St, Eureka. For kids on spring break, camps in sewing, cooking and basketball categories. Call to register. $35. 443-2957.

Team Writers Group

meetings / 3 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. April’s prompt is “Humboldt Elves” based on a sculpture series currently showing at WCA. Facilitated by Kahish. Call for more info. $10. 677-3125.

Buddy Reed (blues guitar)

music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. Local blues guitarist tells you how it is. 825-7596.

Vegan Potluck

food / 6 p.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. Humboldt Vegetarian Society hosts a potluck and screens Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days. Bring a vegan dish, a plate and silverwear. $2. 415-497-9939.

Blue Lake Turns 100!

events / 6:30 p.m. Prasch Hall, 312 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. Proclamation, slide show of historic photos featuring Blue Lake and surrounding areas, presentation of the color guard by local boy scouts, acknowledgement of past mayors and council members, a Native American blessing and song and time capsule filling. 668-5655.

Chris and Claire, Shook Twins, Laura Imhoff (folk)

music / 7-10 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. None. $3. www.chrisparreira.com.

Lonesome Roses, Shook Twins, Laura Lee Imhoff

music / 7-10 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. None. $3. www.chrisparreira.com.

Merle Schuster: A Look Behind The Redwood Curtain

art / 7-8:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Starting in 1946, Eureka photographer Merle Schuster recorded hundreds of images of the lumber boom that transformed Humboldt County. Historian Jerry Rohde shares a selection of Merle’s finest photos of developments from Fairhaven to Fields Landing. 269-1900.

Fourth Friday Flicks

movies / 7 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Screening of Academy Award Best Picture The Life of Emil Zola (1937) about a French writer who defends Jewish French Army officer Alfred Dreyfus against an unjust conviction for espionage. 677-9493.

Scotia Band Remakes History

music / 7:30 p.m. Winema Theater, Main St., Scotia. Band rekindles historic “Music Night” with a program of traditional folk songs, ragtime, and jazz favorites. A slide show of historic photos of the band accompanies throughout the evening. 476-8168.

Humboldt Folkdancers

events, dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. 11th and G, Arcata. No partner or experience necessary. $3.

Mon Petite Chou (French-Canadian)

music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. 822-2228.

HSU Opera Workshop

music / 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. Romp in classic fairy tales acted with famous opera tunes. $7/$3 students and seniors. 826-3928.

Humboldt County Evening of Talent

events / 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Fundraiser for CASA and Soropitmist International with local performers performing before a panel of celebrity judges. Acts include music, juggling, poetry and dancing. Local performer Jeff DeMark opens the night. $21. humboldteveningoftalent.com. 442-1956.

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.

Miles Schon (rock ‘n’ roll)

music / 8 p.m. Ocean Grove, 480 Patrick’s Point Dr., Trinidad.

Peace Of Mind Orchestra (rock/funk)

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

The Bucky Walters, The Singing Nettles

events, music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Fundraiser for Coastal Grove Charter School’s 8th grade class. $10. 826-2739.

Mystic Roots (hip-hop)

music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Bringing a brand new sound while embracing the nature of roots reggae wholeheartedly and performing it with smooth vocals/harmonies, energetic freestyles and beat-boxing, all over a solid groove. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.

DJ Jsun

music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka.

NHS-Albino

music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. http://events.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mycalendar.viewevent&eID=309378&calViewDate=4-20-2010&eUserID=95424645&eUserName=The%20Red%20Fox%20Tavern&Mytoken=7F92773F-6A37-4DDD-9F5B39C4AA38D2F840088339. 269-0282.

Mason Matteoli (piano)

music / 9 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. www.oberongrill.com. 443-3663.

DJ Sean Pearce (country)

music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Music at Bear River Casino! 668-9770.

Music by DJ

music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.