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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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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.
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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, Comedy, food, for kids, free / 5-8 p.m. Eureka Veterans Memorial Building, 10th and H sts. Featuring a free clown and physical comedy performance by the students of the Dell’Arte International school of physical theatre, carnival food, kid games, and fun for all. www.kidwalk.humboldtcasa.org. 443-3197.
STAFF PICK / music / 8 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. OTB&G reunion. $12. www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Town-Bar-Grill/245855701431.
events / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Loleta Fireman’s Pavilion, Old Loleta Rd. Large annual event with a wide variety of wares. Sponsored by the Loleta Volunteer Fire Department. $3.
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, theater, Comedy, food, for kids, free / 5-8 p.m. Eureka Veterans Memorial Building, 10th and H sts. First ever CASA Carnival featuring a free clown and physical comedy performance by the students of the Dell’Arte International school of physical theatre, carnival food, kid games, and fun for all. www.kidwalk.humboldtcasa.org. 443-3197.
food / 5:30 p.m. Carson Block Building, 517 3rd St., Suite 40, Eureka. Bring your gently worn, used clothing and a potluck dish to share. Surplus clothing will be donated to local charity. 442-8413.
events / 6 p.m. Sapphire Palace at Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Seventh Generation Fund benefit and silent auction featuring traditional salmon dinner and cultural performances. $35. www.7genfund.org. 825-7640.
music / 6 p.m. Chapala Cafe, 201 2nd St., Eureka. 443-9514.
music / 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. www.oberongrill.com. 443-3663.
movies / 7 p.m. McKinleyville High School, 1300 Murray Rd. Screening of the classic silent film, starring Lon Chaney, backed with live music by the Armack Orchestra. Conducted by Carol Jacobson. Support the ARMACK Orchestra and their efforts to compete in the London Music Festival in the spring of 2011. $5. 826-0410.
lecture / 7:30 p.m. Humboldt County Office of Education, 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Chet Ogan and Jude Power present images and vivid descriptions of their January 2010 trip to Antarctica. Bring a mug to enjoy shade-grown coffee and come fragrance free. 445-7065.
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 / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Live salsa music. 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. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. Music at the Pearl. 444-2017.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Come for “Mary Jane’s Last Dance.” Stay for “American Girl.” 733-9644.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. None. vintagesoulband.com. 441-8701.
music / 9:30 p.m. Ragg’s Rack Room, 615 5th St., Eureka. Video DJ + pool. Not bad. 442-2989.
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.
