STAFF PICK / music
Heyoka
Thursday, 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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STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Humboldt VarietyVille One Year Anniversary
Thursday, 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 / events
15th Annual Arcata Eye Ball
Saturday, 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Annual shindig features Pom Pom Queens of Bat N’ Rouge fame, Rutabaga Queens, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Dell’Arte, Shea Freelove, the Eye Rockestra, live and silent auction and is hosted by Bob Ornelas. Bring a donation for Food for People. $15/$25 a pair. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
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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.
What’s happening
May 5, 2010
Cinco de Mayo Chili Beer Fest
STAFF PICK / food / 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Eel River Brewing Company, 1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna, Fortuna. Featuring two special chili-infused beers: Chipotle Porter and Red Jalapeno Pale Ale. 725-2739.
Spring Ceramics Sale
art / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. In the Admin Bldg. CR Clay Club hosts sale of work created by CR students and professors including functional pottery, sculptural objects, Raku vessels and garden planters.
HR Directors Coffee Break
meetings / 9-10:30 a.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. None. E-mail amyj@hafoundation.org. 442-2993.
Historic Archaeology Lab Opportunity
etc. / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Forum, BSS Building, HSU. None. E-mail crf@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.
Joe Garceau Unplugged
music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
Sheriff Candidates Forum
meetings / 5:30 p.m. Garberville Veterans Memorial Hall. Candidates Michael R. Hislop and Mike Downey take written questions from the audience. www.lwvhc.org. 444-9252.
Team In Training Informational Meeting
wellness / 6 p.m. Cal Courts, 517 W Clark St., Eureka. Join Team in Training to walk or run a marathon or half-marathon. Receive coaching, travel, and share fun with friends. 498-3813.
Four Shillings Short
music / 6:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Celtic folk duo performs.
KEET-TV County Supervisor Candidate Forum
elections / 7 p.m. Featuring Humboldt County Supervisor, Fourth District candidates Bonnie Neely, Virginia Bass and Jeff Leonard. 445-0813.
Free Intro to Argentine Tango
dance / 8-9 p.m. Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St. Free 2-week introductory class. www.tangodelsol.net. 858-228-7546.
Misner and Smith (Americana)
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
Reggae & Dancehall
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Dance to reggae and dancehall music at the Jam. Special guests every week! 822-4766.
Groundation, Orgone
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. None. $19. www.myspace.com/getdownforthecause. 825-8796.
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Humboldt VarietyVille One Year Anniversary (Thursday)
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc. / 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.
