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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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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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.
STAFF PICK / events
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.
STAFF PICK / music / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. All-star local lineup includes Jackie Dandeneau, David Ferney, Mooky Cornish, Jeff DeMark, Chris Parreira, Curtis and Julie Thompson and Professor Willikers. $15. 822-1575.
STAFF PICK / events / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Arcata Skate Park Phase II benefit featuring Stay Gold (2010). $5. 822-1220.
STAFF PICK / music / 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Two of Humboldt County’s most creative and original bands this show is going to be a high energy blast! $5. 616-2969.
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.
events / 8 a.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Local pastel artists and business turn the Plaza sidewalk into an art gallery. Music and the fresh produce of the local farmers market. 825-1302.
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.
events / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka. Humboldt County Transition Age Youth Collaboration hopes to collaborate with other youth between 16-26 to plan for a new Youth Center in Humboldt. Bring your ideas and an open mind. humboldtyouth.org. 476-2260.
etc. / 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairground, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Proceeds benefit Humboldt County youth. www.humboldtsponsors.org. 822-2393.
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 / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Transfer Station. Bring up to 15 gallons (by container size) or 125 lbs. of home generated hazardous waste. City of Fortuna residents charged per-item fees. $5. 441-2005.
outdoors / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet two miles up Freshwater Rd. Look for the HFAC sign. Day of habitat enhancement wood installment. Bring water and rubber boots. Tools, gloves, breakfast and BBQ lunch provided. Sponsored by Americorps Watershed Stewards Project and City of Arcata. E-mail marisa.parish@ccc.ca.gov. 601-3381.
meetings / 9:30 a.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. American Association of University Women monthly meeting. Special homelessness presentation. 443-1291.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m. Meet at parking lot at end of Elk River Road trailhead. 11-mile, medium-difficulty hike through scenic second-growth redwood forest along Elk River. Last section explores beautiful old-growth sections of the reserve. Bring snacks and water. 441-0702.
events / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Features ongoing workshops, demonstrations and exhibits of spinning, knitting, weaving, and dyeing plus vendors selling fleeces, fibers, yarns and tools. $5. naturalfiberfair.com. 599-2729.
books / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Arcata Library, 500 Seventh St. Friends of the Arcata Library hosts the sale of vinyl recordings hardcover books, paperback books, videos and CDs. 822-5954.
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.
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, music, food / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Various locations throughout Fortuna. Celebration of the fall apple harvest includes music, orchard BBQ, apple pie contest, vendors, kids’ stuff and health fair. sunnyfortuna.com/festivals/apple. 725-9261.
dance / Noon-6 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. All day performances, shopping, free drumming workshop, music by Musaic, stylish vendors, Middle Eastern food and more. Local performers include Shoshanna, Ya Habibi Dance Company, Kali Shakti, Beat Vixens, Karmaja Tribal, Glitzy Dames, Rasheika and more. $5. www.redwoodcoastbellydance.com. 616-6876.
garden / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Keith Hamm presents considerations for installation or renovation of hardscape features. www.822POND.com. 822-7663.
for kids / Noon-2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Free monthly workshops for children, families, and childcare providers comprised of viewing a segment of PBS Kid’s programming, reading short stories and doing art activities. Each family receives the book The Biggest Valentine Ever. 442-0278.
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 / 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 600 S. G St. Meet leader Cindy Moyer for a 90-minute walk focusing on the birds of the Marsh. 826-2359.
music / 4-9 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. 442-1535.
elections / 6-9 p.m. 321 Gallegos, 321 Third St, Eureka. Meet your district attorney, ask him questions and enjoy the wonderful watercolors of Alan Sanborn, beverages and live music. www.votepaul.org. 442-9600.
music / 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. Internationally renowned pianist and teacher Antonova performs an all-Chopin concert honoring his 200th birthday. $8/$3 students and seniors. 826-3928.
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.
dance / 8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Featuring performances from Wildcard Bellydance, Shoshanna, Marjhani, Karmaja and more. DJ music. Gothic showcase at midnight. $7. E-mail megjclarke@hotmail.com. 444-3951.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Heavily influenced by the great rock, blues, folk and country stars of the 60s and 70s, the Stone Foxes play a unique brand of loose rock and roll and heavy, dirty blues that is otherwise lacking in today’s music scene. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Steve and Dave’s Bar, 200 First St., Eureka.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka.
movies / 9 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Screening of film about performance artist David Garibaldi. Directed by Chad Ross. www.wildrivers101.com. 223-8462.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Described as a “Weezer and Green Day Sandwich, with a crunchy Beach Boys filling”, the band’s songs will happily bounce around in your head for days. E-mail f500music@gmail.com. 444-1344.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. 668-9770.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10:30 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. $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.
