STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Feb. 16, 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 / movies
Today, 7 p.m. Arcata Theater Lounge, 1036 G St. Screening wet films Ancient Sea Turtles Stranded in the Modern World and Lost In The Ether. Sponsored by Ocean Conservancy, Humboldt Surfrider and Humboldt Baykeeper. $3. 822-1220.
STAFF PICK / music
Today, 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Progressive, genre-crossing funk fusions. Peace of Mind Orchestra open. $10. humbrews.com. 826-2739.
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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 / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. America’s premier folk ensemble presents the music, songs and dances of Eastern Europe and neighboring cultures. Songs are sung in many languages and dialects. $12/$7 students and seniors. 826-4411.
STAFF PICK / music / 9:30 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Multiple out-of-town bands. One night of aural bliss. E-mail lancecarson99@hotail.com. 444-1344.
etc. / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Native Forum, BSS Building, HSU. None. E-mail crf@humboldt.edu. 826-5247.
music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
movies / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Featuring Ganjasaurus Rex (1987) with an introduction and Q & A with director Ursi Reynolds and some cast and crew, Gorgo (1961) and other psychotronic weirdness, trailers, short films and strange giveaways including some Ganjasaurus schwag. $5. 822-1220.
art / 6-9 p.m. Eureka. None. $65. 269-4000.
events / 6:30-11 p.m. Call in and bid on items that hundreds of local businesses have generously donated to support the only public television station operating between Medford and Santa Rosa. www.keet.org. 445-0813.
lecture / 6:45 p.m. Redwood Coast Energy Authority, 517 Fifth St., Eureka. Helpful for homeowners, business owners, and anyone interested in learning more about solar power in Humboldt County. www.eco-hostel.org.
music / 7-10 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. www.myspace.com/dharmadojo. 822-3453.
wellness / 7:15 p.m. Moonrise Herbs, 826 G St., Arcata. Learn simple and comfortable techniques to relax and release tensions. Led by Sara Sunstein. $5. 825-0822.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Dance to reggae and dancehall music at the Jam. Special guests every week! 822-4766.
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.
