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Humboldt VarietyVille One Year Anniversary

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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.

STAFF PICK / music

Heyoka

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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.

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Look Back in Anger

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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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15th Annual Arcata Eye Ball

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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.

What’s happening

Aug. 31, 2010

Old Town Farmers’ Market

food / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town, Eureka, F Street between First and Third streets. Fresh farm-grown produce. humfarm.org. 441-9999.

Mini Law Day

lecture / 10:15 a.m. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. Attorney Sara Senger hosts a free seminar regarding Medi-Cal estate planning from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Attorney Margaret Draper host a free seminar regarding Elder Abuse from 1 to 2 p.m. 800-972-0002.

CR Welcome Week

events / 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. Barbeque, music, rock wall climbing and informational tables with local guest agencies to welcome and inform students of local businesses, organizations and other services available to them. 476-4581.

Business Networking International (Arcata)

meetings / 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Golden Harvest Cafe, 1062 G St., Arcata. Networking lunch with people from different business sectors. www.bni.com. 832-2929.

Arcata Farmers’ Market

food / 3:30-6:30 p.m. 8th and I sts. Fresh farm-grown produce. www.humfarm.org. 441-9999.

Tuesday Evening Run/Walk

outdoors, wellness, free / 5:30-6:30 p.m. Praxis Fitness, 530 F St., Eureka. Free group run along Eureka’s Waterfront. praxisfitness.com. 441-0717.

Dogbone (jazz)

music / 6-8 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company, 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. Drink your favorite brews while enjoying some of the area’s finest musicians. 668-5680.

Sunny Brae Jazz

music / 7 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Chill out to smooth local sounds. 839-7580.

Wet Fez

music / 7-10 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. 822-3453.

Blues Night

music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Get cathartic, Humboldt! Weekly blues party with various host bands. Duh-nuh-nuh, duh-nuh… $5. 822-4766.

Karaoke

music, dance / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Playroom, 1109 Main St., Fortuna. None. 725-5438.

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Humboldt VarietyVille One Year Anniversary (Thursday)

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.