theater
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 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.
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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.
STAFF PICK / music / 8:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. While many bands in the country and traditional genres like to talk about their authenticity, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band have proved it by sacrificing everything in order to make the group a success. $10. E-mail bands@humboldtbrews.com. 826-2739.
events / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. In the Cafeteria. Representatives from CA institutions and colleges across the country visit CR. 476-4146.
music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
elections / Noon. Mateel Community Center, 59 Rusk Lane, Redway. Wells speaks and eats with Humboldt voters. 923-4488.
wellness / 6-7:30 p.m. Redwood Lounge, Redwood Park, Arcata. City of Arcata Recreation Dept. sponsored class or beginners through advanced level students ages 16-adult. $10. www.arcatapilatesworks.com. 407-0230.
music / 6:30 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. This little light of mine…
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. No cover. Top of the hill, Mckinleyville. sixriversbrewery.com.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Dance to reggae and dancehall music at the Jam. Special guests every week! 822-4766.
music / 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Passion presents… $20. 822-1220.
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. Hip hop at the Fox. 269-0282.
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.
