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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
Tomorrow, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
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 / 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 / sports / 7 a.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Open early for live coverage of the 2010 World Cup from South Africa. 826-2739.
STAFF PICK / theater / 7 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. World-renowned performance troupe of approximately 60 vaudevillian and circus entertainers who bring their one-of-a-kind spectacle into small communities. Also includes a parade through town at noon and workshops at 1 p.m. $22/$20 members. 923-3368.
STAFF PICK / music / 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Music at the Lil’ Red Lion. Come for the beer, stay for the clowns. $3. www.myspace.com/airhag. 444-1344.
etc. / 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See top dogs from all over, learn about the different breeds, shop fun dog-related vendors and more. E-mail cathlynwright@hotmail.com. 574-6505.
meetings / 3-4:30 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. Practice getting happy and creating your world. E-mail babeonblades@suddenlink.net. 845-4033.
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.
music / 5-9 p.m. Benbow Inn, 445 Lake Benbow Dr., Garberville. Enjoy live jazz music. www.benbowhotelandresort.com. 800-355-3301.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. www.humboldtmusic.com/webpage/index.cfm?id=8449. 441-8701.
music / 6 p.m. Chapala Cafe, 201 2nd St., Eureka. 443-9514.
music / 6-9 p.m. Persimmons Garden Gallery, 1055 Redway Drive, Redway. www.persimmons.net. 923-2748.
sports / 7 p.m. Arcata Ballpark, Ninth and F streets. Music by the Crab Grass Band. $7/$5 students and seniors/$3 kids under 12. humboldtcrabs.com. 822-2333.
music / 8 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. 826-1195.
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.
movies / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Arcata Skate Park Phase II benefit featuring Machotaildrop (2009). $6. 822-1220.
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.
theater / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Special one-weekend-only production of the compelling drama by David Mamet about the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students, who accuses him of sexual exploitation. $8. 442-6278.
theater / 8:30 p.m. Redbud Theatre presents a homegrown mystery/comedy about golf and auto loans, written by Brian Bottemiller and directed by Bruce Marrs. $10, $7 for children 12 and under. The country club offers dinner/play combo deals for $20-$25. 530-629-4658.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $7. www.jambalayaarcata.com. 822-4766.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Longtime actor and musician, Gary Farmer plays the harmonica and vocals with his band the Troublemakers; Jaime Bird Yellowhorse on guitar and vocals, John Longbow on bass and vocals, Logan Nix on drums. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka. Shake yer ass. Watch yourself. 443-5464.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. Live music at the Pearl! www.pearlloungeeureka.com. 444-2017.
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. 269-0282.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Less fishy than it sounds. 733-9644.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad.
music / 9:30 p.m. Ragg’s Rack Room, 615 5th St., Eureka. Video DJ + pool. Not bad. 442-2989.
music / 9:30 p.m. The Playroom, 1109 Main St., Fortuna. 725-5438.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
