theater
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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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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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.
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.
STAFF PICK / music / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Humboldt Folklife Society presents two fabulous female talents from the Deep South. $15/$12 adv. 822-1575.
STAFF PICK / theater / 8 p.m. Carlo Theater, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Two actors and thirty-odd puppets take the stage for a medley of nine live theatrical animations by The Independent Eye. $15/$12 students and seniors. dellarte.com. 668-5663.
STAFF PICK / music / 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Eureka Symphony opens its’ season with the world premiere of composer and Humboldt State graduate’s “moving” classical piece. Conducted by Carol Jacobson. $16/$9 students. 442-1956.
art / 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Native Forum, HSU. Brings four visual artists together in conversation about the spirit within their work and creativity. Artists Include Deborah Gavel, Dorje Kirsten, Julian Lang and Lyn Risling. Facilitated by Rebecca Lowry. 826-3711.
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.
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, outdoors, science, free / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Americorps Watershed Stewards Project members and Northcoast Regional Land Trust plant 1100 willows along Woody Creek. E-mail Alana.Bartolai@ccc.ca.gov. 845-8062.
outdoors / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Samoa Women’s Club, 115 Rideout Samoa. Join local nature guides Jenny Hanson and Maggie Stoudnour for this interpretive techniques workshop designed for community members that already lead guided walks and programs or those who are interested in doing so. friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
outdoors / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet in parking lot of Redwood Village Shopping Center. River bar beautification. Wear sturdy shoes and work clothes. Supplies and lunch provided. riverlifefoundation.org. 362-9384.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m. Meet at beach below Table Bluff. Nine-mile trip starts by walking south along beach or alternatively on utility road through dunes between ocean and sloughs, estuaries, and marshlands of Eel River. Return varies along dunes and McNulty Slough. Bring lunch. 441-0702.
outdoors / 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet at the Ma-le’l Dunes South parking area off Young Lane Manila. Help remove invasive English Ivy from the dune forest. Gloves, tools and morning snacks provided. Please bring a mug for coffee or juice. Wear closed-toed shoes and bring drinking water. 444-1397.
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, holiday events, music, outdoors, food, for kids, free / 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fin-N-Feather, 2931 F St., Eureka. Bring your canine friend for a day of raffles, face painting, “Pawlm” readings, bake sale, music by the Soulful Sidekicks ans more. $5 to enter your pet into the Dog Costume Contest at noon. Proceeds benefit the Eureka Dog Park. www.EurekaDogPark.com. 599-0371.
garden / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Keith Hamm discusses how to choose the right trees, proper planting and care in the first years, and long-term maintenance. www.822POND.com. 822-7663.
art / Noon-4 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. An afternoon drawing Mandalas as a tool for meditation and taping into your own inner eye. humboldtarts.org. 442-0278.
theater / Noon-5 p.m. Upper Studio 2212 Jacoby Creek Rd., Bayside. Auditions for a collabroative production with classical ballet, modern and contemporary works. Ages 13 and older from 12-2 p.m. Kids 8-12 from 3-5 p.m. 360-791-4817.
for kids / 1:30-3 p.m. Redwood Lodge, Redwood Park, Arcata. Kids ages 5-12 develop and enhance problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in a playful atmosphere. Course lasts from Mar. 19 to Apr. 16. Led by Amon Armstrong. www.cityofarcata.org/rec. 822-7091.
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.
events, holiday dance, holiday events, music, dance, outdoors, food, meetings, etc. / 2-10 p.m. Blondies Food and Drink, Arcata. Benefit for Mattole Valley Charter School with lots of beer. Raffles, live music. Compete to become Blondies Beer Belly King or Queen! Bratwurst Toss contest! $2. blondiesfoodanddrink.com. 822-3453.
events / 3:30 p.m. Foot of C St., Eureka. Tour of Humboldt Bay with expert birder Chet Ogan. No-host bar. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Godwit Days organization. $25. 826-7050.
music / 4-9 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. 442-1535.
events / 6-9 p.m. St. Mary’s School, 1730 Janes Road, Arcata. Soup, salad and bread dinner, silent auction and door prizes, with music by the Arcata Interfaith Gospel Choir. All proceeds go to support the North Coast Resource Center. $10. 822-5008.
events / 6 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Dress as your favorite member of vampire mythology and come uncover a story of intrigue as Humboldt’s vampire court elects a leader. Features screening of Bela Legosi’s Dracula at 6 p.m. and Love at First Bite. at 7:45 p.m. $35/$10 film only. ncrt.net. 442-6278.
events / 6 p.m. Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Dr., Eureka. Access Humboldt holds its first awards night hosted by Clint Rebik and Peggy Metzger. Features a blessing ceremony conducted by Cheryl A. Seidner, a silent auction and Dutch raffle, dinner and music by the Spindrifters. accesshumboldt.net. 476-1798.
elections, events, music / 6 p.m.-11 a.m. Beginnings, 4700 Briceland Thorn Road, Redway. Local dinner prepared by Sue Maloney, beer, wine, silent auction and music from The Solitary Men and Blue Rhythm Revue. $10. www.votepaul.org. 442-9600.
music / 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. www.oberongrill.com. 499-0088.
dance / 7-10:30 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Polka lesson from 7-8 p.m. taught by Stephen and Becky Fisher, no partner required. Music by Friendship One. $10/$5 USA Dance members. 845-8795.
theater / 7 p.m. Empire Squared, 47b W. 3rd St., Eureka. It’s time again for your local Rocky Horror Shadow Cast to perform again! Come play games, watch us perform, and have a blast! $5. www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=166479896699164.
theater / 7:30 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. Is fantasy the ultimate disguise? HSU presents David Henry Hwang’s witty gender-bending drama directed by Michael Thomas. $10/$8 students and seniors. 826-3928.
music / 8 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Eureka Symphony opens its’ season with the world premiere of composer and Humboldt State graduate’s “moving” classical piece. Conducted by Carol Jacobson. $16/$9 students. 442-1956.
theater / 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. Terrifying new adaptation that reexamines the timeless classic from the viewpoint of the women who have become the living-dead victims of the bloodthirsty Count. $15. www.ferndale-rep.org. 800-838-3006.
Comedy / 8 p.m. Arcata Theater Lounge, 1036 G St., Arcata. Humboldt’s funniest freaks this side of the asylum, local loons and possible pole dancers perform. $5/$10 adv. 822-1220.
events / 8 p.m. Mazzotti’s, Arcata. Marks the actual 50th anniversary of the station’s official sign-on in 1960. On-stage games and trivia for audience members to music by the soul and funk six-piece band Vintage Soul. Emceed by Humboldt State professor Dick Stull. $5. 826-4807.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. If you love to feel the bass in your chest, the drums in your feet and the melody in your soul then you need to check out 2TIGHT! 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. The Depot, HSU. Free for HSU students. $5/$16 HSU student. www.humboldt.edu/aspresents. 826-3928.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. Dance. Hard.
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. 269-0282.
music / 9 p.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. Pressure Beat presents a night of ska, rocksteady, reggae, punk and soul with Monkey (ska from San Jose), Vigilante Death Squad (local metal), and DJs Rotten and Gabe Pressure. $8. 499-0162.
music / 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Enough people have referred to Merv as a legend that we’ve just accepted it. www.bearrivercasino.com. 733-9644.
events / 9 p.m. Unknown, .. Impropriety Society hosts a Halloween alien-themed event. Location revealed after purchase of ticket. $40. humboldtimps.com. 496-6167.
music / 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Live at HumBrews! $7. www.humbrews.com. 826-2739.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
theater / 11 p.m. Empire Squared, 47b W. 3rd St., Eureka. It’s time again for your local Rocky Horror Shadow Cast to perform again! Come play games, watch us perform, and have a blast! $5. www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=166479896699164.
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.
