theater
Friday, 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.
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Thursday, 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.
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Saturday, 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Annual shindig features Pom Pom Queens of Bat N’ Rouge fame, Rutabaga Queens, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Dell’Arte, Shea Freelove, the Eye Rockestra, live and silent auction and is hosted by Bob Ornelas. Bring a donation for Food for People. $15/$25 a pair. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
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 / events, music, free / 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Humboldt Folklife Festival continues with live music. www.humboldtfolklife.org. 822-5394.
for kids / 10 a.m.-noon. Ma-le’l Dunes South Parking Lot, Manila. Ma-le’l Dunes in Manila. Join a Friends of the Dunes naturalist for a kid-friendly dunes exploration. Bring insect repellant, sunscreen, a hat, water and snacks. Sponsored by North Coast Parents. 444-2399.
music, food / 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Bring your picnic gear and visit participating restaurants to ask about a boxed lunch. Music by Jim Lahman Band. www.arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500.
music / 5-9 p.m. Benbow Inn, 445 Lake Benbow Dr., Garberville. Enjoy live jazz music. www.benbowhotelandresort.com. 800-355-3301.
music / 6 p.m. Chapala Cafe, 201 2nd St., Eureka. 443-9514.
music / 6-10 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. None. 443-3663.
music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. 822-2228.
theater / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. NCRT continues its 26th season with the comedy by Joe DiPietro. $14/$11 students and seniors. 442-6278.
theater / 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain, 220 First St., Eureka. Quirky romantic comedy written by Deborah Zoe Laufer about a third-generation fortune teller from Brooklyn whose lovelife is lacking. Directed by Jyl Hewston. 443-7688.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Country band from Porterville gets your feet tappin’. www.myspace.com/shadcanyon. 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.
dance / 9 p.m.-noon. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. Come celebrate Brahma, Hindi supreme creator and original black sheep, at a belly dance show and featuring: Karmaja Tribal BellyDance, Marjhani, Ya Habibi, Koreen of Tribal Waters, the Glitzy Dames, Fire and Isis Chakeeta of Tribal Goddess Fusion. $5. E-mail megjclarke@hotmail.com. 599-1747.
music / 9 p.m. Simon Legree’s, Hwy 299, Hawkins Bar. Summer funk with the Bump Foundation and friends. 530-629-3899.
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. $15. 826-2739.
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. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Music at the Jambalaya! $10. www.jambalayaarcata.com. 822-4766.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc. / 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.
