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.
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, 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 / music
Feb. 16, 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.
outdoors / 8 a.m. Meet in the parking lot on Kimtu Road in Garberville. Revel in the beauty of the park and its avian inhabitants on this easy, two- to three-hour walk. No dogs. 444-8001.
outdoors / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Local experts teach attendees about birds, plants, wetlands, invertebrates, marsh history, the wastewater treatment process and how to lead tours via lectures and field trips. Pre-registration required. 826-2359.
food / 10 a.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. $1. 822-3453.
events / 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. 11 days of family fun! Live and satellite horse racing, mule racing, carnival rides and games, death defying stunts, live entertainment, competitive exhibits, plenty of livestock events, food, special programs. www.humboldtcountyfair.org.
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.
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.
music / Noon. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Music includes songs from folk, blues, bluegrass, gospel, light pop, 30’s-40’s standards, and light rock. 839-7580.
garden, lecture, free / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Keith Hamm discusses the best ways to keep a pond clear and clean without using toxic algaecides. www.822POND.com. 822-7663.
lecture / 1-2 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. HSU’s Dr. Abdul Aziz on the fundamentals of Islam, touching on topics such as the concept of God, modes of worship, Jihad and current political and social concerns. 822-8217.
lecture, free / 1-3 p.m. Ink People Center for the Arts, 517 3rd St., Eureka. Learn about Chanoyu, the Japanese Tea ceremony. Guests should wear comfortable clothing, be fragrance-free and wear minimal jewelry. Everyone is welcome, but this demonstration is not recommended for small children. A nominal donation is requested. E-mail horai.center@gmail.com.
food / 1 p.m. Mad River Community Park, West End Rd. Politics, beer and live music.
music / 2-4:30 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Arcata Main Street hosts live Sunday music. This week featuring Tom Petty tribute band Full Moon Fever. 822-4500.
music / 2-4:30 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Pianist Darius Brotman performs followed by an open jam. 442-0278.
theater / 2 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 / 2 p.m. The Peg House, 69501 Hwy. 101, Piercy. Summer Music Series continues with the ‘60s rock legends. Proceeds benefit music departments at both Leggett and Southern Humboldt Unified Schools. 925-6444.
movies / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. What’s up with the scar? $5. 822-1220.
music / 6 p.m. Eureka First Assembly of God, 1060 Hoover St., Eureka. ‘90s contemporary Christian music megastar performs. www.carman.org. $5. 442-3510.
music / 7-10 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. 826-1195.
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 / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $5. 822-4766.
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.
