STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Feb. 16, 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.
music, dance
Saturday, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
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.
music
Tomorrow, 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
STAFF PICK / events, music, art, outdoors, food, for kids, etc., free / 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Pump Station #1, 7270 West End Road, Arcata. Local food, local brews, art, disc golf, raffles, homebrew contest, straw maze, petting zoo. Music by Ishi Dube, Moo Got 2, Kulica, and The Miracle Show. E-mail madriversummerfest@gmail.com. 616-8190.
STAFF PICK / events / 10 a.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we’ve lost to the disease and raise money to help fight cancer here in your community. Opening Ceremony at 10 a.m., Colors of Hope Lap at 10:30 a.m., Luminaria Ceremony at 9:30 p.m. 725-8769.
STAFF PICK / events / 4-8 p.m. Garberville Rodeo Grounds, Greycliff Acres, Benbow. A benefit for the Heart of the Redwoods Communty hospice. Microbrew tasting, BBQ dinner by the Flaming Chefs, silent auction, stuff for kids, live music. $25. E-mail hospice@asis.com.
STAFF PICK / theater / 7 p.m. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Acrobatic, poetic comic circus show featuring Olivia Ferraris and Milo Scotton. Call for reservations. $10/$7 kids under 12. 668-5663.
outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Meet in parking lot, end of South I St. Led by Tony Kurz. Bring binoculars for birding. Rain or shine. www.rras.org. 442-5444.
sports / 9 a.m. Hiller Park, 795 Hiller Rd., McKinleyville. One day softball tournament. BBQ at noon. Call for details on registering your team. 839-9003.
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.
art / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Almquist Lumber Company, 5301 Boyd Road, Arcata. Woodworking demonstrations, displays, vendor booths, juried exhibition, food and music on locally made instruments. E-mail s.h.bicknell@gmail.com. 768-1975.
outdoors / 9:30-11 a.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Help maintain the trails and grounds. Tools and gloves provided; bring water and wear comfortable work clothes. friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
events / 10 a.m. Orick Rodeo Grounds, Hwy. 101. orick.net. 488-2885.
events, outdoors, for kids / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Fun and games, face painting, dunk booth and opportunity to learn about the Zoo’s animals through special presentations. www.SequoiaParkZoo.net. 442-5649.
events / 10 a.m. Fri: Meet at Redwood Harley-Davidson to begin Friday’s Poker Run. Sat: Samoa Drag Strip. All day event featurws drag races, food, vendors, music. Sun: Meet at the Samoa Cookhouse for breakfast at 10 a.m. Bike blessing at 11 a.m. Mystery Poker run at noon. $5. ubnchumboldt.com. 443-5678.
meetings / 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Duck House, 1402 M St., Eureka. A “creating democracy workshop” focusing on corporations corrupt role in our government and economy. Work-trade available. No one turned away. $25/$100 sliding scale. 269-0984.
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.
garden, lecture, free / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Learn about different types of mulch and how use it effectively for your situation. www.northcoastlandscapes.com. 822-7663.
events / Noon-6 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Join members of the public, special guest speakers, and the faculty members of Garberville’s new 707 Cannabis College as they introduce themselves to the community and discuss horticulture, health benefits and legal aspects of cannibis. 923-3368.
music / 1-4 p.m. Looking Glass House, 1436 2nd St., Eureka. 443-7399.
meetings / 1-3 p.m. Freshwater Elementary School, 75 Greenwood Heights Drive. Monthly meeting. Attendees can bring their trees needing help.
theater / 2 p.m. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Acrobatic, poetic comic circus show featuring Olivia Ferraris and Milo Scotton. Call for reservations. $10/$7 kids under 12. 668-5663.
for kids / 2-4 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Listen to love stories and drumming with Anita Punla and Big Lagoon Union Elementary School and then create artful Valentines. 442-0278.
music / 4-9 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. 442-1535.
music / 5-9 p.m. Benbow Inn, 445 Lake Benbow Dr., Garberville. Enjoy live jazz music. www.benbowhotelandresort.com. 800-355-3301.
art / 5 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Cocktail party with appetizers and a silent auction of donated jewelry. Your old jewelry can help Trinidad Library Fund. If you have jewelry to donate, please drop it off at the Trinidad Library or call Darlene for pick-up or for more information. 677-9242.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata.
music / 6 p.m. Chapala Cafe, 201 2nd St., Eureka. 443-9514.
music / 6:30-9 p.m. Persimmons Garden Gallery, 1055 Redway Drive, Redway. Persimmons Garden Gallery has expanded! New children’s bookstore & gallery featuring handmade baby quilts by Holly Sweet, fair trade & safe toys as well as the best children’s book collection in Humboldt County. 923-2748.
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. humboldtcrabs.com. 822-2333.
music / 7-9:30 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. www.oldtowncoffeeeureka.com. 445-8600.
music / 8 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. Playing original music with flavors of gypsy jazz, blues, folk, and lyrical spoken word, Billy and Grace Tea jump from guitar and fiddle to alto sax and bass, with plenty of beats from a homemade drum kit full of rattles, bells, slapsticks and shakers. 826-1195.
events, music, dance, spoken word / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Performed by the Arcata Playhouse’s Summer Youth Ensemble. This unique show takes the audience through swamps, ghettos and magical environments. $7/$5 kids.
movies / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. $5. 822-1220.
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. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. This 3-piece band plays all the hits. They will get you on the dance floor with such hits as Brick House, Radar Love, Suzie Q and more! www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Famous actor from Dead Man & Smoke Signals. www.bearrivercasino.com. 733-9644.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad.
music / 9:30 p.m. The Playroom, 1109 Main St., Fortuna. 725-5438.
music / 10 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Music at the Jambalaya! $10. 822-4766.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. Music at the Pearl Lounge.
music / 11 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. Music at The Alibi. 822-3731.
etc. / 11 p.m. Tip Top Gentleman’s Club, 6269 Loma Ave, Eureka. Finals in Humboldt County pole dance competition. $250 cash prize. 499-3907.
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.
