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 / events, art, free
Tomorrow, 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Self-guided, public art phenomenon featuring the work of more than 60 visual artists and live musicians at 30 participating locations. www.artsarcata.com. 822-4500.
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.
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Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Access Humboldt Community Media Center, Eureka High School, Eureka. Two-hour workshop offers insight on how to create different moods with light, including using backgrounds, understanding color temperature, and using different gear to create different effects. With cinematographer Landy Hardy. $20. www.accesshumboldt.net. 476-1798.
STAFF PICK / events, music, art, food, for kids, free / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bridgeville, Hwy. 36, 24 miles east of Hwy. 101. Humboldt’s favorite UFO-themed event returns with Intergalactic Flying Saucer Trials and Mouse Trap Car Races, Jr. Alien’s Zone for the kids, live local music, arts and crafts, barbecue and more. 777-1775.
STAFF PICK / events / Noon. Basement of the Eureka Veterans Hall. Over 20 local bands spread over two days on two stages. $15/$10 single day.
STAFF PICK / sports / 5 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairground, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Final bout of the season! Double‐header! Widowmakers vs. Tsunami Sirens; Redwood Rollers vs. Lava City Roller Dolls Smokin’ Ashes. $15/$12 adv. humboldtrollerderby.com. 441-1993.
STAFF PICK / music / 10:30 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. Have your face melted off at The Alibi. $5. 822-3731.
outdoors / 7 a.m. Meet at Trinidad wharf. Foray onto the open ocean aboard the Shenandoah with Rob Fowler and David Fix in search of tubenoses, jaegers, alcids, cetaceans, and other pelagic specialties. Reservations required. $95. 839-3493.
for kids / 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Single day workshop for youth 11-16 years of age. Participants receive the Red Cross Babysitting Certificate upon successful completion. $45. 839-9003.
music, free / 8:30 a.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. E-mail press@m3california.com. 916-760-8560.
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.
etc. / 8:30 a.m. Meet behind McDonald’s on Broadway. Club drive to Weaverville for lunch and good times. rcmiataclub.tripod.com.
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 a.m. Redwood Park, top of 14th St., Arcata. Climb, zip and rappel your way through the sky 70 to 120 ft. high in the redwood canopy. Pre-registration is required. Sessions start at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. $49/$59 non-Arcata resident. cityofarcata.org/rec. 822-7091.
events / 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Yurok Salmon Festival, Klamath. Klamath. Celebration of Yurok culture includes dances, parade, arts and crafts booths, skill demonstrations, open pit salmon barbecue and games. www.yuroktribe.org. 482-1350.
etc. / 9 a.m. 14th and G sts., Arcata. Fundraiser for the Six Rivers Planned Parenthood’s Volunteer Advocacy Group. www.plannedparenthood.org/srpp. 442-5700.
etc. / 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Umpqua Bank Parking Lot, 11th & G sts., Arcata. Funds raised help local animals. 822-9119.
for kids / 9:30 a.m.-noon. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Rd., McKinleyville. McKinleyville Parks and Recreation offers another session of popular activity for 3-5 year olds focusing on track and field events. $50/$45 Mack residents. 839-9003.
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.
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.
lecture / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Garberville Veteran’s Hall, 483 Conger. Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap and David Cobb co-facilitate “Story-Based Strategy and Framing Our Issues to Build More Effective Social Movements” in an attempt to teach you how to better tailor your message. $20. www.duhc.org. 269-0984.
outdoors / 10 a.m. Meet at the intersection of Elk River Road and Herrick Ave. Mike Jani of Humboldt Redwoods Company and Tim Metz of Restoration Forestry discuss different forestry practices on this 4-hour moderate hike. 986-5415.
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.
art / 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 527 Fourth St., Eureka. Redwood Art Association and Eureka Photoshop Users Group host Humboldt’s largest judged photography exhibition. Each photographer is allowed up to submit up to 3 entries, $15.00 for the first piece and $20 for each one after. 445-3135.
events / 11:30 a.m. Humboldt Bay. HumBoats and Bay Exploration Tours offer a people-powered kayak excursion. $45/$40 Baykeeper members. 268-8897.
garden / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Topics include preservation methods such as drying, canning, freezing, cellar and in-ground storage, as well as safety considerations. www.822POND.com. 822-7663.
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.
dance / 1:30 p.m. New studio at 1981 Central Avenue. Get a glimpse at Trinity Ballet’s new facilities and sign up for classes. Free mini-classes offered: 1:30–2 p.m.: 3½-5 year olds; 3–3:30 p.m.: 6–8 year olds; 4:30–5 p.m.: 9-teen. 839-1816.
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.
outdoors / 3-5 p.m. Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive, Arcata. Two-hour hike explores dune, forest and beach habitats, concluding on the beach to enjoy the low tide and setting sun. 444-1397.
lecture / 3 p.m. Mantova’s Two Street Music, 124 Second Street, Eureka. Hollywood composer James McVay shares his innovative guitar playing style. $40/$35 adv. 445-3155.
music / 3 p.m. Dean’s Creek Resort, Redway. Grateful Dead-themed day of music featuring Skunk Train, Play Live Dead, Da Bruddah Project and more. Visuals by Cosmic Goo. $40/$30 adv. mateel.org. 223-2779.
music / 4-9 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. 442-1535.
music / 5-7 p.m. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Enjoy live music by Modern Day Moonshine, food, beer, wine, and kids activities, with the redwood forest as a magnificent backdrop. Event free with Zoo admission. www.sequoiaparkzoo.net. 442-5649.
music / 5-9 p.m. Benbow Inn, 445 Lake Benbow Dr., Garberville. Enjoy live jazz music. www.benbowhotelandresort.com. 800-355-3301.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. Jazz trio. Wine. Good times. 825-7596.
music / 6:30 p.m. Persimmons Garden Gallery, 1055 Redway Drive, Redway. 923-2748.
music, spoken word, free / 7:30-10 p.m. Redwood Yogurt and Espresso, 1573 G St., Arcata. Original stories, songs and other spoken word delicacies for the masses. www.jeffdemark.com. 826-7677.
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.
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 / 8:30-11:30 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.oberongrill.com. 443-3663.
music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Local purveyors of the Humboldt electronic music scene Deep Groove Society are teaming up with the massive Akaboom sound system to introduce to the North coast the South Rakkas Crew. 826-2739.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. . www.nighthawkrocks.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka.
music, dance / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. $5. 269-0282.
music / 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. 444-1344.
dance / 9 p.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. Monthly dance party with prizes for “Best Geek Outfit” or “Sexiest School Uniform outfit.” $4. 832-4785.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. 677-3611.
music / 10 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. 822-4766.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
movies / 10 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Russell Crowe at his most badass. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!? $5. 822-1220.
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.
