STAFF PICK / events, art, free
Tomorrow, 6-9 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Self-guided, public art phenomenon featuring the work of more than 60 visual artists and live musicians at 30 participating locations. www.artsarcata.com. 822-4500.
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Feb. 16, 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 / movies
Today, 7 p.m. Arcata Theater Lounge, 1036 G St. Screening wet films Ancient Sea Turtles Stranded in the Modern World and Lost In The Ether. Sponsored by Ocean Conservancy, Humboldt Surfrider and Humboldt Baykeeper. $3. 822-1220.
STAFF PICK / music
Today, 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Katie Hennessy’s indie pick of the damn week! Be amazing! $3. 444-1344.
STAFF PICK / events, outdoors, for kids, etc., science / 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Play games, make crafts and don’t miss the fun as jack-o’-lantern treats are passed out to the animals, and be sure to wear you most spooktacular costume to win a prize. www.SequoiaParkZoo.net. 442-5649.
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.
food / 10 a.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. $1. 822-3453.
sports / 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Steve and Dave’s Bar, 200 First St., Eureka. Official meeting for the fan club of the NFL team featuring Eureka-born Maurice Purify and Rey Maualuga. E-mail willmcdon@yahoo.com. 834-5469.
outdoors / 10 a.m. Meet at the Ma-le’l Dunes Unit of Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Wear your costume and bring your trick-or-treat bag and join us for an all ages, fun family-friendly event. Be prepared for walking on a trail up and down in the sand. Please RSVP. www.friendsofthedunes.org. 444-1397.
music, garden, free / Noon-1 p.m. Living Earth Landscapes, 5307 Boyd Road, Arcata. Keith Hamm discusses the basics of location, materials, ventilation, pest management and cropping. www.822POND.com. 822-7663.
food / Noon-6 p.m. 621 5th St., Eureka. Food for people fundraiser. See a spider with the head of a woman… for a $1 donation or can of food. 444-3447.
theater / 2 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.
spoken word / 2-6 p.m. Stories of a 1928 Fortuna High School football player’s tragic final game, a night watchman’s deadly encounter, a modern-day Romeo and Juliet, a demented wanderer’s mishap, and a special Halloween salute by The Babes of Humboldt Light Opera Company. $10. 442-2999.
events, for kids / 3 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Includes a costume parade around the Arcata Plaza by SambAmore, DJ Stir Fry Willie spinning Halloween hits in the center of the Plaza, two costume contests for the kids, treats at participating stores and a Halloween storefront, window display contest. www.arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500.
for kids / 5:30-7:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Community Parkway. City of Arcata Recreation Division, along with Humboldt State University Recreation Students host an evening an evening of games and goodies for kids ages 10 and younger. www.cityofarcata.org/rec. 822-7091.
events / 5:30 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Safe, alternative indoor trick-or-treating with Mystery Walk, Creation Station, Pumpkin Bowling, Face Painting and more. 441-4248.
music / 7-10 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. 826-1195.
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.
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.
holiday dance, holiday events, dance / 7:30 p.m. Humboldt Bay Wellness Institute, 455 I Street, Arcata. or one special night only, NightShade Serenade is jumping out of their graves for a mesmerizing outdoor fire art experience of antique SideShow oddities. This is a unique night not to be missed! $5. E-mail megjclarke@hotmail.com. 444-3951.
dance / 8 p.m. Eureka Veterans Memorial Building, 10th and H sts. Featuring music by Potluck, Franco, Masta Shredda, Mike D and more. $15. 599-7703.
music / 9 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. With J Wail. www.humboldtbrews.com. 826-2739.
music / 9 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $5. 822-4766.
music / 9 p.m. The Depot, HSU. One of the most popular indie rock acts of the ‘90s brings da noise to Humboldt. $25/$15 HSU student. www.humboldt.edu/aspresents. 826-3928.
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.
dance / 9 p.m. 1041 F St., Arcata. Treat your senses to a tantalizing evening starring local performers in a sexy, mysterious vaudevillian journey through the underworld. $10/$25 sliding scale. E-mail jessa_bell21@hotmail.com. 267-3910.
music / 9 p.m. Lil' Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. Katie Hennessy's indie pick of the damn week! Be amazing! $3. 444-1344.
