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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 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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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 / music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Actor, screenwriter, playwright, novelist and legendary comedian Steve Martin performs in support of his album The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo which won the 2010 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. $75/$65 HSU students. humboldt.edu/centerarts. 826-3928.
STAFF PICK / music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. Official Birthday Celebration of MuziqLement. Special performances by Ishi Dube, JamezBoy and Homie Locs. Accurate DJ’s in the mix all night with all of your club favorites. www.accurateproductionsinc.com. 444-2017.
music / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Ferndale Fairgrounds. Reaching out to local veterans and their families to receive medical attention, clothing and other supplies. northcoaststanddown.org. 442-4322.
events, music, art, outdoors, food, free / 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Unathorized Art, 290 Alder Rd, Arcata. All-female glassblowing competition. Glassblowing demos, live music, vendors, food, kidspace. All proceeds benefit Food For People. www.femaleflameoff.com. 834-3678.
music / Noon. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. Conducted by internationally renowned pianist and teacher Natalya Antonova. Open to students. 826-3531.
events / Noon. Garberville Town Square. Music throughout the day from NPK and Lost Coast Marimbas, salsa lessons with Jorge Del Rio. kids’ bounce house and local food/farmers’ market. Funds raised will assist the development of the Garberville Town Square. 986-7787.
for kids / 4:30-6 p.m. Temple Havurah Shir Hadash, 1675 Chester Ave., Arcata. For children of all ages. Learn Hebrew language, simple prayers, traditions and history. Call for more info. 498-5236.
events, food / 5:30-8:30 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Music, dancing, silent and Dutch auctions, learn about distinct wines and cheeses from the local area. $30/$25 adv. 441-4248.
events, food / 5:30-8:30 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. North Coast Big Brothers Big Sisters’ annual celebration features local food and drink. Proceeds benefit the youth of Humboldt County. $25. www.ncbbbs.org. 445-4871.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. Local blues guitarist tells you how it is. 825-7596.
movies / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Parental Guidance Suggested. $5. 822-1220.
music / 6 p.m. Chapala Cafe, 201 2nd St., Eureka. 443-9514.
etc. / 6 p.m. Healy Senior Center, 456 Briceland, Redway. Cash prizes! Proceeds benefit Soroptimist International of the Redwoods. $20. 223-8882.
music / 7-9 p.m. Fieldbrook Market, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. Jam out in a grocery store. 839-0521.
music / 7:30 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka. Eureka Chamber Music Series presents the internationally known artist. $30/$5 children. 445-9650.
music / 8 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. Live at Mosgo’s! 826-1195.
dance / 8 p.m. Arcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St. First Friday dance party with live music and Turkish finger foods. $4. E-mail shafferpost@yahoo.com. 826-7233.
music / 8 p.m. Cafe Mokka, 5th & J sts., Arcata. 822-2228.
theater / 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. NCRT opens its 27th season with the Stephen Sondheim musical. Opening night champagne gala acts as a benefit for the cast and crew. $17. 442-6278.
music / 8:30-11:30 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. With Rose Armin-Hoiland. www.oberongrill.com. 443-3663.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Live at HumBrews! 826-2739.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. For those who’d rather laugh with the Sinners than cry with the saints. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka. Shake yer ass. Watch yourself. 443-5464.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Less fishy than it sounds. 733-9644.
music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad.
music / 9:30 p.m. Ragg’s Rack Room, 615 5th St., Eureka. Video DJ + pool. Not bad. 442-2989.
music / 10 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Music at the Jambalaya! w/ Steve Molitz from Particle. $10. 822-4766.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
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.
