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STAFF PICK / music

Heyoka

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 / 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.

Comedy

Mateel Comedy Cabaret

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.

theater

Look Back in Anger

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.

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July 4, 2010

Arcata’s 4th of July Jubilee

STAFF PICK / events, music / 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Music all day, food booths, the famous Arcata farmers market, arts & crafts, children’s activities. Culminates with a special fire show at the Arcata Ballpark after the Crabs game. 822-3619.

4th of July Parking Lot BBQ

STAFF PICK / music / 7 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. No cover. Featuring bands Sour Cream, The Trouble and more. 444-1397.

Lost Coast Kennel Club Dog Show

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.

Garberville 4th of July Community Picnic and Fireworks Display

food / 8 a.m. Benbow Lake SRA, 1600 Hwy 101. Park opens 8 a.m. Fun starts 3 p.m. with hayrides and children’s activities, dunk tank, music, food from local nonprofits. Grande finale PyroSpectacular fireworks display 10 p.m. $7/$3 kids. 923-2613.

Eureka Main Street Fourth of July Festival

events / 10 a.m. Old Town, F Street between 1st and 3rd sts., Eureka. Live music on two stages, 100 plus vendors, food, art, kids activities, pony rides, horse and carriage rides, Madaket Bay Cruise. Fireworks display after dark over the Bay. 442-9054.

Book Sale

books / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 1034 H Street, Arcata. Benefiting Humboldt WILPF’s Edilith Eckart Peace Scholarship and Jane Addams Children’s Book Award funds. 822-5711.

Buddhist Meditation

wellness / 10:30 a.m.-noon. Redwood Lounge, Redwood Park, Arcata. Class includes two guided meditations, a talk, and discussion. Drop in to any class. Everyone is welcome. $10. www.meditateinhumboldt.org. 822-4207.

Fourth of July Parade

events / Noon. Ferndale Main Street. Ferndale Volunteer Fire Dept. offers free fire engine rides; noon Fourth of July Parade on Main St. sponsored by Ferndale Chamber of Commerce; after the Parade Ferndale Rotary Picnic at Town Green; 3 p.m. Ferndale Rep’s “Celebrate America Musical Revue.”. 786-5483.

Humboldt Crabs vs. Nevada Bighorns

sports / 12:30 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. humboldtcrabs.com. 822-2333.

Yurok/Wiyot Brush Dance Demonstration

dance / 1 p.m. Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center, Orick. 465-7764.

Quicksilver Messenger Service

music / 2 p.m. The Peg House, 69501 Hwy. 101, Piercy. Summer Music Series with proceeds benefitting music departments at both Leggett and Southern Humboldt Unified Schools presents the legendary ‘60s S.F.-based band. $30. 925-6444.

Scotia Band: Celebrate America!

music / 3 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. Annual patriotic salute to the USA. $10. 786-5483.

Humboldt Green Party

meetings / 6:30-8 p.m. 425 I St., Arcata. Monthly meeting. www.humboldtgreens.org. 845-4033.

Open Mic

music / 7-10 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. 826-1195.

Piano Ben

music / 8 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.

The Money Ball

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.