theater
Today, Tomorrow, Feb. 17, 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.
STAFF PICK / events, art, free
Today, 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.
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
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.
Comedy
Today, 8 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Monthly showcase of professional comedians. This month features Rodger Lizoala. $10. www.mateel.org. 923-3368.
STAFF PICK / events, music / 5 p.m. Cook offs, parade, craft booths, music in the park, dance and rodeo. www.mckinleyvillechamber.com. 839-2449.
STAFF PICK / music / 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. All Hits 95.5 presents Tone Loc brought to you by Citizens for District Attorney Paul Gallegos 2010 and Mantova’s Two Street Music. $40/$35 adv. 822-1220.
for kids / 5:30-7 a.m. Arcata Elementary School, 2400 Baldwin St. Classrooms transformed into countries, an event for the family and community. 822-4858.
meetings, wellness, free / 4-5:30 p.m. College of the Redwoods Kinship Site, 333 6th Street, Eureka. Connect with other young parents, exchange stories, ideas, advice and get information on local resources. E-mail Kijsriopas@gmail.com. 775-230-6827.
events / 5-6:30 p.m. Humboldt County Courthouse, 825 Fifth St., Eureka. Intended to provide local people with disabilities, seniors, home care providers, students, family members and other community members the opportunity to speak out regarding Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget cuts to In-Home Supportive Services. 445-8404.
dance / 6 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Danced by more that 200 children and adults, a suite of pieces celebrating the real and fabled creatures of the forest. Presented by Dance Class with Erin Fernandez, with guest performers, Ya Habibi Dance Company. 822-8408.
music / 6 p.m. Chapala Cafe, 201 2nd St., Eureka. 443-9514.
music / 7:15 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Enjoy an evening with Humboldt’s young, talented vocalists. $10. 476-1757.
dance / 8-11 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. Dance to live music by Club Band, The Ethniks, Chubritza and Musaic. $4. 839-3665.
music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. Greek and Turkish music. 822-2228.
theater / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Musical based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist. $16. www.ncrt.net. 268-0175.
theater / 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. After a one-night stand, happily married (but not to one another) George and Doris decide to meet again the next year, and soon are as committed to their annual weekend as they are to their own spouses and families. $15. 800-868-3006.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Ruby Hill’s music is a seamless blend of Rock and Pop with Soulful vocals, Bluesy guitar licks, and Funky rhythm sections. www.myspace.com/rubyhillmusic. 360-907-2080.
music / 9 p.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville.
music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Incorporates genres of music like reggae, soul, dancehall and early RnB, all with the grit and honesty of punk/hardcore music. $10. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Grateful Dead tribute band longwinded jams the WAVE Lounge! www.myspace.com/miracleshow. 601-5987.
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. Featuring T-Dub, Porkchop, Bass Cadet, Keys. Get down at the Fox. $10. 269-0282.
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.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. Super hot blues music. $10. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-1766.
music / 10 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Music at the Jambalaya! $10. www.jambalayaarcata.com. 822-4766.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Logger Bar, 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake. Are you Ukesperienced? 668-5000.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
