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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.
music, dance
Saturday, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
theater
Tomorrow, 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.
STAFF PICK / music
Today, 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Katie Hennessy’s indie pick of the damn week! Be amazing! $3. 444-1344.
STAFF PICK / events / 8 a.m. Redwood Acres Fairground, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Formerly the “Redwood Acres Fair.” Now made with more “Humboldt.” Live entertainment, livestock, arts, exhibits, carnival rides, Exceptional Rodeo. redwoodacres.com. 445-3037.
STAFF PICK / music / 7:30-10 p.m. House Concert, McKinleyville. Portland-based artist performs in an intimate setting. $10. www.catherinefeeny.com. 839-7063.
STAFF PICK / music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. A mixture of trumpet, sax, percussion, keyboards, drums, synths: The baby of Brooklyn and New Orleans. $12. 269-0282.
books, for kids / 10:30 a.m. Blue Lake Library, 111 Greenwood Ave. With puppeteer Sean Powers. www.humlib.org. 269-1910.
music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
books / 1 p.m. Meets weekly for feedback and critique. Fiction and nonfiction. No poetry. Call for more info. hardiehouse.org/tgi. 822-6924.
books, for kids / 2 p.m. Rio Dell Library, 715 Wildwood Ave. With Shantaram the Magician. www.humlib.org. 269-1910.
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.
movies / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $5. 822-1220.
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. 730 K St., Eureka. Learn Buddhist techniques to experience one’s true self. Free will donation to Eureka Mindfulness. Led by Dr. Cindee Grace. 269-7044.
music / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. $15/$13 adv. arcataplayhouse.org. 822-1575.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., 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.
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.
