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 / 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
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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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 / theater / 8 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Awkward confessions and eruptions of song and dance, fragile reconciliations and breakfast in your underwear, live video and an original pulsating score brought to you by the Hand2Mouth Theatre Ensemble. $15. www.dellarte.com. 668-5663.
STAFF PICK / music / 8 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, HSU. A living legend for decades in her native Cuba, Portuondo gained widespread fame as part of Buena Vista Social Club. $45/$25 HSU students. humboldt.edu/centerarts. 826-3928.
STAFF PICK / music / 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. Los Angeles based band Orgone is many souls with a cosmic connection, a natural creative force and musicians who have played together for years. www.humboldtbrews.com. 826-2739.
STAFF PICK / music / 10 p.m. Clam Beach Inn, 4611 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Dead covers for Humboldt. 839-0545.
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.
music / 9 a.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. None.
for kids / 3:30 p.m. Garberville Town Square. SoHum spookyness for kids and adults! Costume judging, scream contest, trick-or-treating, haunted house. garberville.org. 923-2613.
for kids / 4-6 p.m. Fortuna Main Street, Main Street. Over 60 businesses in Downtown Fortuna hand out candy. 725-9261.
music / 6-9 p.m. Libation, 761 8th St., Arcata. Jazz trio entertains while you imbibe. 825-7596.
music / 6 p.m. Chapala Cafe, 201 2nd St., Eureka. 443-9514.
events / 6:30 p.m. Avalon Restaurant & Bar, 3rd & G Streets, Eureka. Evening of good food, fun, and fabulous prizes. Proceeds benefit Humboldt Mediation Services. $10. humboldtmediationservices.org. 445-2505.
etc. / 6:30-8 p.m. Departs from Foot of F St., Eureka. Non-narrated fullbar-cruise along Humboldt Bay. Costume required. RSVP. $13. 445-1910.
music / 6:59 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. Beer, soda, peanuts, popcorn and performance by the Humboldt Harmonaires Barbershop Chorus. $10. 443-4337.
events / 7 p.m. Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Drive, Arcata. All ages Halloween costume party with music from Manilapede, Mister Moonbeam, The Solitary Men and The Monster Women. $100 prize for best costume. Proceeds benefit Blue Ox Radio. $15/$9 adv. 441-1656.
music / 7 p.m. Fieldbrook Market, 4636 Fieldbrook Road. Live music in a grocery store! 839-0521.
music / 7 p.m. Westhaven Center for the Arts, 501 S. Westhaven Drive. Kahish’s 40 year collection of self composed songs with voice and guitar, span the color wheel of nature and relationships associated with life. $3/$5 . www.westhavenarts.org. 677-9493.
art / 7 p.m.-midnight. Corner 8th and N Sts. Arcata. Proceeds benefit the Arcata Kinetic Sculpture Lab. 14+. $10. www.kineticsculpturelab.com. 822-4805.
spoken word / 7 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, Eureka. Science Fiction Club of Humboldt hosts a night celebrating the writings of the sci-fi icon read by Carpathian the wandering spectre. 445-8600.
theater / 7:30 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. All-original comedy, developed by graduates of Dell’Arte International summarizes the last two years in American government, culture and lifestyle. $7/$5 adv. www.arcataplayhouse.org. 822-1575.
music, spoken word / 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cafe Brio, 791 G St., Arcata. Storyteller/musician Jeff DeMark and veteran guitarist Jeff Landen perform selections from “They Ate Everything but their Boots” and other surprises. $5. www.jeffdemark.com. 822-5922.
dance / 7:30 p.m. Boys and Girls Club Teen Center, 3015 J St., Eureka. For youth 13-18 who like to move it, move it. $5. 444-0184.
movies / 8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. It will tear your soul apart. $5. www.arcatatheaterlounge.com. 822-1220.
music / 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, HSU. New music by faculty and student composers. HSUMusic.blogspot.com. 826-3928.
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.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Live at 6RB. 839-7580.
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 / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. Live at the Red Fox Tavern. 269-0282.
music / 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. $5. www.badassblues.org. 444-1344.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Blue Rhythm Revue returns to supply the entertainment for the evening with some soulful, groovy tunes that are sure to make you feel good. 733-9644.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. Yee-haw!
art / 9 p.m. End of Terrace Way, Eureka. The official scariest. Baked goods, Hot Chocolate, and Hot Cider will be available for purchase. Come if you dare! $4.
music / 9:30 p.m. Ragg’s Rack Room, 615 5th St., Eureka. Video DJ + pool. Not bad. 442-2989.
music / 10 p.m. The Depot, HSU. Costumed dance party. Free for HSU students. $15/$10 HSU student. www.humboldt.edu/aspresents. 826-3928.
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.
