What’s happening

Aug. 6

Representational Art League of Humboldt

art / 10 a.m. Hagopian Gallery, 1313 3rd St., Eureka. Display of varying styles of artwork running through Sept. 29.

2010 Picnics on the Plaza

music, food / 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, 9th and G sts. Bring your picnic gear and visit participating restaurants to ask about a boxed lunch. Music provided by 3 Mediums. www.arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500.

RAA 51st Summer Exhibition

events, art / Noon-5 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 527 4th St., Eureka. Opening of annual art show, this year themed Art as Community. Runs through Aug. 20. www.redwoodart.org. 445-3135.

Young Parent Support Group

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.

Frank Linkenberg (jazz piano)

music / 5-9 p.m. Benbow Inn, 445 Lake Benbow Dr., Garberville. Enjoy live jazz music. www.benbowhotelandresort.com. 800-355-3301.

Wildwood Days

events / 5 p.m. Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. Friday’s events include “King of the Grill” contest, Firefighters Muster and dancing with local music. 764-3937.

The Tumbleweeds (cowboy songs)

music / 6 p.m. Chapala Cafe, 201 2nd St., Eureka. 443-9514.

Humboldt Spin Collective

6-9 p.m. Mischief Lab, 1041 F St., Arcata. Twice weekly meeting promoting “the art of spinning.” Stay healthy while spinning poi, hula-hoop, staff, fans, and many more unique “tools.”. E-mail chakeetz@hotmail.com. 677-3188.

Easton Stuard (jazz piano)

music / 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oberon, 516 2nd St., Eureka. 443-3663.

The Pirates of Penzance

theater / 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU, Arcata. Humboldt Light Opera Production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s rousing and ridiculous spoof of Victorian England featuring a choir of sixty singer-actors, an orchestra, an onstage ship with full mechanical movement. www.hloc.org. 445-4310.

Over the River and Through the Woods

theater / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theater, 300 5th St., Eureka. NCRT continues its 26th season with the comedy by Joe DiPietro. $14/$11 students and seniors. 442-6278.

RENT

theater / 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. Opening night performance of one of Broadway’s most successful musicals. Actor’s benefit night with proceeds going to cast and crew. $17/$15 students and seniors. 786-5483.

Mateel Comedy Cabaret

spoken word / 8:30 p.m. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. A monthly showcase of professional comedians, this month’s event features 20-year comedy vet Terry Michaels, Knights of Comedy’s Aaron Stewart and Danny Minch. $10. www.mateel.org. 923-3368.

Vintage Soul (r&b)

music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. None. vintagesoulband.com. 441-8701.

Ishi Dube (reggae)

music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. www.pearlloungeeureka.com. 444-2017.

Eyes Anonymous (80s new wave)

STAFF PICK / music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.

Opio of Souls of Mischief (hip-hop)

music / 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. As a member of both Souls of Mischief and Hieroglyphics, Opio pulls double duty as both producer and MC. $18/$16 adv.. 826-2739.

MXMSTR KRSHN2N Video Mixdown

music / 9:30 p.m. Ragg’s Rack Room, 615 5th St., Eureka. Video DJ + pool. Not bad. 442-2989.

Music by DJ

music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.