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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 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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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 / 7:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Since forming in the late ’90s, the musically muscular and relentlessly inventive Umphrey’s McGee has cultivated an impressive presence both live and in the studio. $25. 822-1220.
events / Midnight. Humboldt State University Library, Arcata. The Humboldt State University CASA Kid Walk Team will be encouraging all staff, alumni and students to text the word ‘casa’ to 20222 and make $10 donation to CASA of Humboldt. 443-3197.
meetings / 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Dr., Eureka. Learn about “moving your business online”, with in-depth training on cloud computing services, free online technology tools, email marketing, website optimization, and using the latest social networking tools as part of an integrated marketing strategy. sbdctap.org/2010Bootcamp. 445-9720.
music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
books / Noon-6 p.m. Humboldt County Library in Eureka is joining libraries across the state taking photos asking patrons to fill out short surveys and keeping statistics on attendance, materials checked out and other benchmarks of service. 269-1910.
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…
movies / 6:30 p.m. Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka. View films and meet New Zealand filmmakers Doug Brooks and Glenis Giles from Nelson, N.Z., Eureka’s sister city. www.wildrivers101.com. 223-8462.
meetings / 6:30-8 p.m. HSU Student Business Services Building, Room 405. Attempt to obtain public input regarding any aspect of KHSU’s programming and operations. Meetings are held monthly and always open to the public. 826-4807.
music / 7-10 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. www.myspace.com/dharmadojo. 822-3453.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Dance to reggae and dancehall music at the Jam. Special guests every week! 822-4766.
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.
