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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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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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
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 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Graduate of the Stockholm Royal Academy of Music, Andreas has many award winning albums packed with brilliant lines and inspiring mastery. Tom Toohey and Jimmy Grant will open. $15. andreasguitaruniverse.com. 633-5396.
STAFF PICK / music / 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Distinctive, long-fermenting blend of neo-folk, classic soul, and kick-out-the-jams Americana. www.humboldtbrews.com. 826-2739.
meetings / 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Dr., Eureka. Workshop on how to more effectively write technology research and development grants. Fee include continental breakfast and lunch. $10. 445-9720.
art / 9 a.m. Humboldt State University, Arcata. Student Business Services Gallery. Art show by by Danielle DeMartini. 826-3776.
art / 9 a.m. Humboldt State University, Arcata. Art show by Cammie May. Located in the Karshner Lounge. Reception on Arts Alive, November 12th. 826-3776.
art / 9 a.m. HSU Foyer Gallery, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata. Exhibition by April Rainbow Hofman. Sculpture, jewelery, and print work. 826-3776.
events, garden, food, for kids, wellness, free / 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fortuna Community Services, 2331 Rohnerville Road. All income eligible folks are invited to pick out fresh fruits and vegetables, sample recipes using available produce and learn about food stamps. Please bring your own reusable bags to carry produce. www.foodforpeople.org. 445-3166.
music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
lecture / 3-4:30 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Evelyn Wiebe-Anderson, RN and CR Nursing Instructor leads this three part workshop. Refreshments. 826-1599.
movies / 6 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. The best in B science fictions movies, drive-in classics, psychotronic weirdness and more. Beer and Pizza specials all night long. $5. www.arcatatheaterlounge.com. 822-1220.
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.
events, holiday events, free / 6-9 p.m. HSU Bookstore, 1 East Laurel Drive, Arcata. Join the staff at the HSU Bookstore for an evening of games, music by KRFH DJs and snacks. E-mail duggan@humboldt.edu. 826-3741.
elections / 6 p.m. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Sequoia Park Zoo and Foundation will host a town hall-style meeting discussing Measure O, which would bring the city’s sales tax to 9 percent and would generate an estimated $3.4 million over its proposed five-year life for the City’s General Fund. Snacks. 442-5649.
music / 6:30 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. This little light of mine…
for kids / 6:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Humboldt Literacy Project and the Humboldt County Libraries present storyteller Nancy McQuillan. Each child in attendance receives a brand-new free book. 445-3655.
elections / 7 p.m. Broadcast on KEET and KHSU. KEET-TV and the League of Women Voters host Fortuna City Council Candidates Dean Glaser, Paul Glennie, Janelle Egger, Mike Losey, Sue Long, Tom Mulholland, Ron Alexander and Mary Ash. 445-0813.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. 839-7580.
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. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
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.
