theater
Tomorrow, 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.
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.
STAFF PICK / music
Today, 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Katie Hennessy’s indie pick of the damn week! Be amazing! $3. 444-1344.
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 / events / 8 a.m. Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell. Saturday’s events include a Bocce Ball Tournament, Women and Men’s softball tournaments, parade, kids games, live music, food, motorcycle stunts, talent show and riding lawnmower races. 764-3937.
STAFF PICK / music / 11 a.m. Perigot Park, Blue Lake. Proceeds benefit the Humboldt Folklife Society Folk School. Performances by Buddy Reed, The Uptown Kings, Sour Cream, The Greg Allen Band, Lost Dogs and Rick Park. $10/$8 adv. bluelakeblues.com. 822-5394.
STAFF PICK / art / 6-9 p.m. In and around Old Town, Eureka. Monthly celebration includes food, music and incredible art. 442-9054.
STAFF PICK / movies / 8-9:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Just released nationally in June, 2010, Queer Humboldt has been able to get our hands on this amazing documentary film that details what went on behind the scenes for supporting Proposition 8 in California. $5. www.queerhumboldt.org. 834-4839.
music / 7:30-11:30 a.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. www.oberongrill.com. 499-0088.
events, music, outdoors, sports, for kids, free / 8 a.m. Ruth Lake Recreation Campground, Mad River County Rd. Camping, fishing, boating, biking, kid’s Bigfoot races, raffle, live music both days, 4-H Club petting zoo. Proceeds benefit Southern Trinity Volunteer Fire Dept. and/or Southern Trinity Area Rescue. E-mail colemi@saber.net. 574-6217.
outdoors / 8:30 a.m. Meet at the parking lot at the end of South I Street. Led by Ken Burton. Bring binoculars and have a great morning birding. Trip held rain or shine. 442-9353.
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.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Morning of invasive plant removal. Bring water, wear comfortable work clothes. tools, gloves and cookies provided. 444-1397.
garden / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, adjacent to College of the Redwoods, Eureka. Self-guided tour. $5. www.hbgf.org. 442-5139.
outdoors / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Pacific Union School. Tour of the Lanphere Dunes with a trained naturalist. 444-1397.
events / 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Freshwater County Park, Freshwater Rd., Eureka. Join the Eureka Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for games, good food and drinks, music and enter Sister Lady Grace Pumpernickel’s “My Pretty Pie” contest. 834-4832.
garden, lecture, free / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Learn what trees and shrubs work best in different situations and how to choose the right specimens for your garden. www.822POND.com. 822-7663.
for kids / Noon-2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Free monthly workshops for children, families, and childcare providers comprised of viewing a segment of PBS Kid’s programming, reading short stories and doing art activities. Each family receives the book The Biggest Valentine Ever. 442-0278.
events / Noon. Blue Ox Millworks, 1 X St., Eureka. Former students, staff and their families celebrate the 10th official year of school. BBQ. 444-3437.
music / 1-4 p.m. Looking Glass House, 1436 2nd St., Eureka. 443-7399.
meetings / 1:30 p.m. Q Street alley between 3rd and 2nd St. Weekly meeting to discuss homeless issues. Call Verbena for more info. 442-7465.
outdoors / 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Meet leader Alex Stillman for a 90-minute walk focusing on the history and ecology of the Marsh. 826-2359.
music / 4-9 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. 442-1535.
art / 5 p.m. F Street Warehouse, 1041 F St, Arcata. Featuring live aerial, fire, art, auction, burlesque, food, spirits and more. Proceeds benefit the creation of Burning Man 2010’s ‘Temple of Flux’ and promotion of local art. Sponsored by the Spin Collective and Ink People Center for the Arts. $20. 845-5842.
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. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. www.mosgos.org. 825-7596.
music / 6-9 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Experimental jazz group featuring Jesse Elias on guitar, Michael Dieter on bass and Michael Meyers on drums. 442-0278.
books / 6 p.m. Eureka Books, 426 2nd St. Fortuna author of more than 30 novels signs books and discusses her work. 444-9593.
music / 6-8 p.m. Mantova’s Two Street Music, 124 Second Street, Eureka. 445-3155.
music / 7 p.m. Fieldbrook Market, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. Lose yourself in the Fieldbrook rock scene.
music / 7 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. www.eurekatheater.org. 442-2970.
music / 7 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. “Conscious pop” artist performs with Mike LaBolle providing percussion and Del Penny on bass. $8. 677-9493.
theater / 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Humboldt Light Opera Production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s rousing and ridiculous spoof of Victorian England featuring a choir of 60 singer-actors, an orchestra, and an onstage ship. www.hloc.org. 445-4310.
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. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. One of Broadway’s most successful musicals centers on a close-knit group of starving artists in the Lower Manhattan slums who celebrate love, confront fear, and seek truth in the face of terminal disease and poverty. $17/$15 students and seniors. 800-838-3006.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. If you love to feel the bass in your chest, the drums in your feet and the melody in your soul then you need to check out 2TIGHT! 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka.
music / 9 p.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. With DJ Babel and Robin Weber. 498-7388.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Live country/rock music. Yeehaw! 733-9644.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. www.cheraeheightscasino.com. 677-3611.
music / 10 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Humboldt’s lyrically concious MC’s. Featuring: DJ Whitebeard, J The Sarge, Accufunkture. Also, Inspired Flight. $7. 826-2739.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 11 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. Music at The Alibi. 822-3731.
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.
