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.
music
Tomorrow, 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville. $15. www.riverwoodinn.info. 943-3333.
theater
Tomorrow, 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 / 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.
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.
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.
meetings / 6:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 900 Hodgson St., Eureka. Confidential support group meeting for parents, family and friends of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender. Everyone is invited. 768-3287.
etc. / 6:30-11 p.m. Live on KEET Ch. 13. Proceeds from items and gift certificates donated by local businesses benefit commercial-free public broadcasting. Check online for full list of items. keet.org. 445-0813.
meetings / 7-8 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Readings and discussion about the writings of Ernest Holmes and other New Thought writers. 826-0523.
dance / 7:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Swing what your mama gave you! $5. 616-6876.
spoken word / 7:30 p.m. Plaza View Room, 8th and H sts., Arcata. Read/perform your original poetry. $1.
music / 8 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. 826-2739.
music / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Kelli Scarr (Brooklyn-based who worked with Moby recently on NPR’s Project Song series), and Cheyenne Mize, who is a member of Louisville’s Thomas A. Minor Picket Line, who were featured on Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s “Funtown Come…down.” $12. 822-1575.
music / 8 p.m. Kate Buchanan Room, HSU. $15. 633-8385.
music / 8 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka. Don’t let Limp Bizkit win. Anyone can play guitar. Get your ass to the Boiler Room and live the dream!
music / 8 p.m. Curley’s, Fortuna. The most rip-roaring open mic in Fortuna. That bartender can shred! 725-1595.
music / 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. With years of collective experience under their belts, Drew Emmitt and Bill Nershi exemplify the forward-thinking modern bluegrass musician. $20. www.humboldtbrews.com. 826-2739.
music / 10 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. Rock Steady Mondays at the Jambalaya. You’ll be hipper just by being there. $3. 822-4766.
music / 11 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. Humboldt Free Radio presents… $2. 822-3731.
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.
