What’s happening

May 15, 2010

Humboldt Arts Festival

STAFF PICK / events / Noon-10 p.m. 9th & I Sts., Arcata. A celebration of Humboldt County art and culture with more than 100 local visual and performing artists. Performances by Courtney Weaver, Strix Vega, Bucky Walters, New World Ballet, SambAmore, Ya Habibi Dancers and more. www.humboldtartsproject.com.

Humboldt Roller Derby

STAFF PICK / sports / 5 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairground, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Final bout of the season! Double‐header! Widowmakers vs. Tsunami Sirens; Redwood Rollers vs. Lava City Roller Dolls Smokin’ Ashes. $15/$12 adv. humboldtrollerderby.com. 441-1993.

The DeviL’s Boots, Clan Dyken and Bajuana Tea

STAFF PICK / music / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Benefit show for Jack Herer featuring Southwestern outlaw country rock. $12/$10 adv. 822-1220.

Pacific Union School Music Program Benefit

STAFF PICK / music / 8 p.m. Wallace and Hinz, 100 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. Music, stories, beer, wine, cheese, bread and a good cause. Featuring performances from Jeff DeMark & the LaPatina Band w/ Jackie Dandeneau, Josephine Johnson & Seven-O-Heaven, Blue Lotus Jazz Susie Laraine, Jesse DeMark Jim Hachimonji. $15/$10 students and seniors. 601-1965.

Audubon Society Fieldtrip

outdoors / 7:30 a.m. Meet at Espresso 101 in Valley West Shopping Center. Greet spring in this wonderfully “birdy” area along Mad River. 825-1124.

Arcata Farmers Market

food / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Fresh vegetables, fruits, seedlings, plants and local food. www.humfarm.org. 822-5951.

Grassroots Radio Conference

meetings / 9 a.m. Garberville Veteran’s Hall, 483 Conger. Workshops all day. Commemorating 20th anniversary of Redwood Summer and Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney’s legal victory. Music by Cherney, Francine & Nymiah, Joanne Rand, Alicia Littletree and the Fabulous Resinaires. 923-2513.

Manila Dunes Restoration

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.

Humboldt Botanical Gardens

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.

Grassroots Radio Conference

meetings / 10 a.m. Garberville Veteran’s Hall, 483 Conger. One workshop. Lunch with speaker Pete Tridish of Prometheus Radio Project. 923-2513.

Thrift Store Grand Opening

etc. / 10 a.m. 410 Railroad, Blue Lake. Companion Animal Foundation opens a new Thrift Store. Food, fun and treasures with proceeds to benefit animals. 668-1800.

River Cleanup Day

outdoors / 10:30 a.m. Parking lot of Pumphouse #4. Volunteers clean trash and debris from the banks of Warren Creek, a tributary to the Mad River. Concludes with picnic. 822-6918.

12th annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

events / 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Event organized to celebrate and honor Hispanic culture and traditions. Students from Ferndale Elementary School perform traditional Mexican Folkloric dances. E-mail senora@frontiernet.net. 786-9668.

Permaculture Basics

garden, free / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Learn about key concepts in permaculture and how to apply them effectively in our northcoast climate. www.northcoastlandscapes.com. 822-7663.

Rx: Pets

for kids / 1:30-3 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. R.E.A.D. program helps improve the literacy skills of children 12 and under and especially assists with self-esteem issues or learning challenges. Come read with your favorite pooch. Advanced sign-ups encouraged. 269-1910.

Friends of the Arcata Marsh Tour

outdoors / 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Meet leader Alex Stillman for a 90-minute walk focusing on the history and ecology of the Marsh. 826-2359.

Manila Dunes Guided Walk

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.

20th Anniversary Celebration

art / 4 p.m. Ferndale Arts Gallery, 580 Main St. Commemorate two decades of art with live music and refreshments. 786-9634.

Wine and Cheese Gala

food / 5:30-8:30 p.m. Trinity County Fairgrounds, Hayfork. Benefit for the Indian Valley Summer Camp, a free summer program for Trinity County youth. Featuring Trinity County wines and Humboldt County cheeses. $25. E-mail ivsc2010@gmail.com. 407-5036.

Family Night

food / 6 p.m. Eureka Veterans Memorial Building, 10th and H sts. Relay for Life fundraiser featuring BBQ dinner, door prizes, kid activities and music by Accurate Productions. $10.

Lisa Sharry (acoustic)

music / 7 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka.

Bandwagon For the Arts

music / 7 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Benefit for Southern Humboldt and Leggett Valley school arts programs featuring brass bands, Brazillian choro, free jazz, radio theater and polka. Broadcast live on KMUD. 923-3368.

The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee

theater / 7:30 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Forum Theater. Humboldt Light Opera Company presents the Tony Award winning musical about six students who become finalists in their county spelling bee. Members of the audience become featured spellers. $12/$9 students and seniors.

Dell’Arte’s Thesis Festival

theater / 8 p.m. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dell’Arte International’s MFA Ensemble present the Thesis Festival, the culmination of their degrees. All shows pay-what-you-can. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663.

Accurate Productions: Pajama Jam

dance / 8 p.m. Eureka Veterans Memorial Building, 10th and H sts. DJ dance glow party. Dress Code: Anything you wear to bed. www.accurateproductionsinc.com.

Dining Room Dancing

dance / 8 p.m. Scotia Inn, 100 Main St. Dance lesson at 7 p.m. Come eat and dance to the music of Austin Alley. $5. 599-5082.

Glorious!

theater / 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain gives their first performance in their new digs at 220 First St., Eureka. Starring Lynn Wells as Florence Foster Jenkins who has a passion for singing despite a disasterous voice. $10. 443-7688.

Band Behind Your Hedge (classic rock)

music / 9 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville.

Dr. Squid (dance rock)

music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Dr. Squid brings the funky beats back to WAVE. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.

DJ Walter Lee

music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. 444-2017.

DJ Sean Pearce (country)

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

Jeffrey Halford and the Healers (singer/songwriter)

music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. Live music in Phillipsville. $15. 943-1930.

Five Eyed Hand

music / 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Live at HumBrews! $10.

Western Hymn, The Monster Women, Splinter Cell (rock)

music / 9:30 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Live rock & roll with Western Hymn from Olympia, WA, and Eureka locals The Monster Women and Splinter Cell. $4. 444-3548.

Music by DJ

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