STAFF PICK / events, art, free
Tomorrow, 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 / 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.
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.
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Feb. 16, 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 / 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 / outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School. Help remove non-native invasives at the Lanphere Dunes Unit of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Tools and gloves provided, wear work clothes and bring water. Carpool to the protected site. 444-1397.
STAFF PICK / music / 6 p.m. Loleta Fireman’s Pavilion, Old Loleta Rd. A musical benefit for Miranda’s Animal Rescue featuring Black Cat Bone, Big Quake, Bear Necessities and Joe Garceau. $25. 441-0677.
outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Meet at the parking lot at the end of South I Street. Led by Ken Burton. Bring binoculars and have a great morning birding. Trip held rain or shine. 442-9353.
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.
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.
outdoors / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Humboldt Redwoods State Park at Williams Grove near Myers Flat. Members of the AmeriCorps Watershed Stewards Project eradicate and stop the downstream spread of invasive plants such as Arundo, Vinca and English Ivy. 725-8601.
food / 11 a.m. Arcata Co-op, 8th and I sts. Spontaneous outbursts of song and dance take place throughout the weekend as Co-op performers present “The Magic Fruit” based on Mozart’s opera, “The Magic Flute.” 864-353-4029.
music, art, outdoors, free / 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Angels of Hope, 1309 10th St., Arcata. Weekly music/art/craft fair held on fair-weather Sundays. E-mail angelsofhope@mail.com. 822-5019.
meetings / Noon. Samoa Cookhouse, Samoa Road, Arcata. Enjoy adventure travel in Panama with views of the country, the people and the fascinating Canal, presented by Nancy Nieboer and George Johnson. 768-9701.
garden, lecture, free / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Learn how to combine natives and low maintenance ornamentals to provide year round interest, wildlife enhancement and low impact landscaping. www.northcoastlandscapes.com. 822-7663.
events / Noon. Moonstone Beach. Gathering of people worldwide. Join hands with others in saying NO to offshore drilling and YES to Clean Energy. www.handsacrossthesand.com. 268-8897.
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.
events / 4 p.m. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Kick off of the 2010 Mad River Festival. Catered dinner, awards ceremony, live music. Recipients are David Simpson, Jane Lapiner and Human Nature of Petrolia. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663.
music / 4-9 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. 442-1535.
music / 5-7 p.m. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Enjoy live music by Moo-Got-2, food, beer, wine, and kids activities, with the redwood forest as a magnificent backdrop. Event free with Zoo admission. www.sequoiaparkzoo.net. 442-5649.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. 825-7596.
events / 6-9 p.m. Bayside Grange, 2297 Jacoby Creek Road. Benefiting the Humboldt Community Breast Health Project. Tickets available now online at www.eurekasisters.org. $20.
events / 6 p.m. Kate Buchanan Room, HSU. United Way hosts Eureka High grad Rey Maualuga of the Cincinnati Bengals sharing his NFL experience. $75. 443-8637.
sports / 7 p.m. Arcata Ballpark, Ninth and F streets. Root for your hometown baseball team! Music by the Crab Grass Band. $7/$5 students and seniors/$3 kids under 12. www.humboldtcrabs.com. 822-2333.
music / 7-9:30 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. Local blues guitarist tells you how it is. www.oldtowncoffeeeureka.com. 445-8600.
dance / 7 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Ferndale Dance Academy asks the question, what if Zorro was a girl? in a show filled with flamenco skirts, swordplay, and Spanish guitar. $12. 442-1956.
music / 7 p.m. Benbow Hotel and Resort, 445 Lake Benbow Dr. With Francis Vanek. Part of the Benbow Jazz In June series. $10. www.benbowhotelandresort.com. 800-355-3301.
outdoors / 7:30 p.m. Meet at the northern paved parking area for Clam Beach and Little River State Beach. Join Share the Beach Docents for a look at the natural history of some of the plants and animals that we share the beach with and hopefully enjoy a full moon rise. 444-1397.
theater / 8 p.m. Rooney Amphitheater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. On the 100th anniversary of Blue Lake’s founding, Dell’Arte takes us back to the rowdy logging camps of 1910. Fast, physical, comic and operatic. Part of the Annual Mad River Festival. $15/$10 students and seniors. 668-5663.
music / 9 p.m.-midnight. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. blondiesfoodanddrink.com. 822-3453.
music / 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. A benefit for the National Wildlife Refuge Association featuring funky performances by Moksha and Moo-Got-2. $15. 822-1220.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. . www.nighthawkrocks.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. Get yer Squid on! www.cheraeheightscasino.com. 677-3611.
music / 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Live at HumBrews Next Door. $5. 826-2739.
music / 10 p.m. Mazzotti’s Arcata, 773 8th St. The Preservation are Mario Matteoli (vocals, guitar) Andy Bianculli (vocals, guitar) Ben Burdick (vocals, bass) Cayce Matteoli (vocals, tambourine) Josh Wienholt (drums) Kullen Fuchs (vocals, keys, trumpet). 822-1900.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10:30 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $5. 822-3731.
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.
