STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
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.
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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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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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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 / Noon-6 p.m. Halvorsen Park, Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Humboldt’s annual celebration of all things queer. Parade starts at noon at First and C streets and heads to the park. Live music, two stages, vendors, local artisans and more. www.humboldtpride.org. 223-2591.
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 / 9:30 p.m. Sapphire Palace at Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. GET YOUR TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE! ‘70s/‘80s rocker performs as part of the Blue Lake Ride motorcycle rally festivities. $15. 668-9770.
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 a.m. Redwood Park, top of 14th St., Arcata. Sponsored by Arcata Recreation Division. Day includes the Nitro Crossing, Flying Squirrel and other ropes course activities as well as games, arts and crafts and more. $10. northcoastadventurecenters.com. 822-7091.
outdoors, science / 9 a.m.-noon. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Join a Northcoast Regional Land Trust naturalist for a 1-mile walk through the meadows, wetlands and estuary. Rain or shine. www.ncrlt.org. 822-2242.
meetings / 9:30 a.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. American Association of University Women monthly meeting. Special homelessness presentation. 443-1291.
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. Join the Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team for a morning of invasive plant removal. Tools and gloves provided; bring water and wear comfortable work clothes. 444-1397.
theater / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Carson Block Building, 517 Third St., Eureka. Third floor. Auditions for Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti. Roles for children, men and women of all ages. Bring a prepared song. Production runs from Nov. 26 to Dec. 19. Call for additional info and requirements. www.ferndale-rep.org. 786-5483.
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. 1504 G St., Arcata. Hosted by Big Pete’s Pizzeria. Raffle. Music by The Fickle Hillbillies, SambAmore, Wet Fez, Bump Foundation, The Rezonators, Ashes and Children of the Sun. 826-1890.
garden / 10 a.m. 930 Old Arcata Road next to the Bayside Educational Farm. Join Bayside Park Community Gardeners for their first Garden Forum with gardener Suzanne Simpson. Bring gardening questions. 822-7091.
events / 10 a.m. Bureau of Land Management and its partners invite you to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the King Range National Conservation Area. 786-5451.
for kids / 10:15 a.m. Leave from the Old Creamery Building, Arcata. Informal, fun, safe, easy-going, and law-abiding family bike ride for kids. 825-6620.
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.-6 p.m. Angels of Hope, 1309 10th St., Arcata. Enjoy local arts, crafts, music, games, puppet shows and interviews. Music by Adam Wolter, Tori Hays, Bill Holmes, Lindsey Battle, Joe Garceau, Kara’s Lesca and Stella. Entertainment by Unsane World Theater and The Knee High Puppet Company. angelsofhopethrift.com. 822-5019.
events / 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Eureka Boardwalk. Wing lovers far and wide sample wings from different chefs. Live bands, Best Wing contest, beer garden, vendors and more. Proceeds help raise money and awareness to fight meth use in Humboldt County. 442-7662.
garden / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Keith Hamm discusses the basics of planting a fall/winter vegetable garden. www.822POND.com. 822-7663.
events, art / Noon-5 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 527 Fourth St., Eureka. None. www.redwoodart.org. 268-0755.
events / Noon. Blue Lake Casino. Huge motorcycle rally. Autograph signing with Kaptain Robbie Knievel. Day rides to include “Ride the Redwood Highway” and “Avenue of the Giants.” Check online for more info. blue-lake-ride.com. 668-9770.
events, music / Noon. Kneeland Fire Protection District, 6201 Greenwood Heights Drive. 4th Annual event features barbeque, kid zone and music by Cadillac Ranch, Huckleberry Flint, Compost Mountain Boys and Mojo Brown. $10. E-mail jodibiz@gmail.com. 442-4536.
lecture / 1 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Prize-winning filmmaker Wendy Lestina presents “Local Historical Documentaries: Behind the Scenes.” Lestina has been making documentary films for the Ferndale Museum since 2002. 445-4342.
outdoors / 1-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Join Elliott Dabill and learn about special adaptations that dune plants have developed to endure. Bring water and be prepared for walking up and down in sand. Please RSVP. 444-1397.
garden / 1-5 p.m. Cedar St. between B and C Sts. Benefit for Xandra Manns for Eureka City Council Ward 3, edibles, medicinals, wild host plants, all natives, free giveaways.
outdoors / 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Meet leader Rich Ridenour for a 90-minute walk focusing on the birds and plants of the marsh. 826-2359.
for kids / 2-4 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Listen to love stories and drumming with Anita Punla and Big Lagoon Union Elementary School and then create artful Valentines. 442-0278.
food / 2-6 p.m. Moonstone Crossing Tasting Room, 529 Trinity Street, Trinidad. With catered hors d’oeuvres, a wine sale and artist’s reception for Lisa Landis. www.moonstonecrossing.com. 845-5492.
events, art, outdoors, garden, food / 3-6 p.m. Humboldt Brews, Arcata. Humboldt Botanical Gardens Foundation event features tons of north coast foods, beverages, music and art. $40/$30 members. www.hbgf.org. 442-5139.
music / 4-9 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. 442-1535.
music / 5 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. An all-Star cast of HSU Music faculty players celebrate a new school year. $8/$3 students and seniors. 826-3928.
events / 5 p.m. Beginnings Octogon, Briceland. Fundraiser for the Briceland Fire Dept. featuing music by Twango McCallum, NPK, Spring Canyon Band and Ambush. Desserts served by Blushing Barefoot Burlesque. $10. 923-1013.
books / 6-8 p.m. Eureka Books, 426 2nd St. Katy discusses her new campus photo history book titled Humboldt State University.. www.eurekabooksellers.com. 444-9593.
spoken word / 6:15 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. North Coast Storytellers event featuring music and storytelling and an open mic for beginning and experienced tellers. 677-3840.
dance / 7 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Dance as a transformational practice that quiets the mind, opens the heart, and heightens intuition resulting in a dynamic state of joyful harmony. $15. 845-7053.
movies / 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. 42-minute observational documentary by HSU film students. Produced by Ann Alter. 826-3928.
music / 7:30 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Violinists Rob Diggins and Jolianne Einem perform selections by Johann Christian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jean Marie LeClaire and more. $12. 677-9493.
music / 8 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata.
music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. Greek and Turkish music. 822-2228.
theater / 8 p.m. Redwood Curtain, 220 First St., Eureka. Comedy written by Ron Hutchinson about the creation of the screenplay for Gone With the Wind. 443-7688.
music / 8 p.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Fortuna Concert Series opens their 20th season with the Tuolumme County all-female vocal group. Opening night gala champagne reception preceeds the show at 7:15 p.m. $12. 768-3118.
music / 8:30-11:30 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. None. www.oberongrill.com. 443-3663.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Rock out. Top of the Hill, McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Lazer Sword is a San Francisco-based live electronic act and production duo at the forefront of an emerging sound – a future music – fusing anything from rap, electro, dubstep, and grime together to form a new kind of club experience. $20. 822-1220.
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. Live at the Red Fox Tavern. 269-0282.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 668-9770.
dance / 9 p.m. Nocturnum, Eureka. Official after-Pride dance party hosted by Where’s Queer Bill Presents featuring DJ Ninja and DJ Buddy. $5. 832-4785.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. The Depot, HSU. Free for HSU students. $5. www.humboldt.edu/aspresents. 826-3928.
music / 11 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. Humboldt Free Radio presents… $5. 822-3731.
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.
