STAFF PICK / music
Heyoka
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.
upcoming
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Lighting Basics for Videographers
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
Arts! Arcata
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.
theater
Look Back in Anger
Tomorrow, Saturday, 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main Street. John Osborne’s sharply funny, fiercely honest exploration of political disillusionment and basic human yearning. Directed by John Heckel. $15/$13 students and seniors. ferndale-rep.org. 800-838-3006.
What’s happening
May 4, 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.
Public Action Symposium
elections, lecture, free / 9:30-11:30 a.m. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Dr., Eureka. Night’s topic: “Define the Objective, Shape the Message, Then What?” Peter Hannaford, former adviser to President Ronald Reagan, shares the ins and outs of developing practical political objectives and honing your message. E-mail psa@a1aa.org. 441-0449.
Tuesday Evening Run/Walk
outdoors, wellness, free / 5:30-6:30 p.m. Praxis Fitness, 530 F St., Eureka. Free group run along Eureka’s Waterfront. praxisfitness.com. 441-0717.
Older Americans Month Film Series
movies / 6 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Screening of Pixar’s Up about a 78-year old widower who attempts to transport his home to South America by balloon. 442-3763.
Humboldt Folklife Society Group Sing Along
music / 7-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Joel Sonenshein leads. 839-7063.
CR Jazz Orchestra
music / 7 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Forum Theater. Free end of term concert includes big band swing and small group ensembles. 800-641-0400.
Four Shillings Short
music / 7 p.m. Ferndale Town Hall, 834 Main St. Celtic folk duo performs.
Blues Night
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Get cathartic, Humboldt! Weekly blues party with various host bands. Duh-nuh-nuh, duh-nuh… $5. 822-4766.
The Purrs (psychedelic rock)
music / 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. None. www.myspace.com/thepurrs. 206-547-5281.
Dr. Squid (dance rock)
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Get down with one of Humboldt County’s most in-demand bands. 668-9770.
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Ash Reiter, Gunsafe, The Bandage (indie rock) (Today)
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.
