etc.
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 / music
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.
STAFF PICK / events
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.
theater
Friday, 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.
for kids / 9-10 a.m. Arcata Elementary School, 2400 Baldwin St. For 2010-2011 incoming Kindergarten students. 822-4858.
etc. / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Forum, BSS Building, HSU. None. E-mail crf@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.
wellness / 11 a.m.-noon. Champion Advocates LLC, 539 G St., Eureka. Free workshop emphasizing healing techniques for older adults with Janet Stock CMT. championadvocates.com. 442-5300.
food / 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fortuna Community Services, 2331 Rohnerville Road. All income eligible folks are invited to pick out fresh fruits and vegetables, sample recipes using available produce, learn about food stamps, and receive free H1N1 vaccinations from Humboldt County Public Health. 725-1166.
music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
elections / 5-7 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. Light refreshments served. No host bar offered. Jon would appreciate any questions and enjoy the opportunity to meet voters in Humboldt County. www.brooksforassessor.com. 601-5987.
lecture / 5:30-7:30 p.m. Consumer Credit Counseling, 1309 11th St., Arcata. Explores learned behaviors and value systems to control our spending habits. Learn how to write and track a budget in this class, create savings and accomplish goals. www.cccsnojuggle.org. 822-8536.
theater / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Featuring Classic Japanese Monster Movies with Daikyojū Gappa (Giant Beast Gappa) (1967), Invaders From Outer Space (1957) and other psychotronic weirdness, trailers, short films and strange giveaways. $5. 822-1220.
art / 6-9 p.m. Eureka. None. $65. 269-4000.
for kids / 6:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Humboldt Literacy Project and the Humboldt County Libraries present storyteller Nancy McQuillan. Each child in attendance receives a brand-new free book. 445-3655.
music / 7-10 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. www.myspace.com/dharmadojo. 822-3453.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. No cover. Top of the hill, Mckinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Dance to reggae and dancehall music at the Jam. Special guests every week! 822-4766.
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.
