etc.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. The Bay Area quartet constructs deafeningly loud yet meticulously detailed sound worlds using a film director’s sense of scene, each element chosen to serve the whole. $3. 444-1344.
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 / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
art / 3-8 p.m. Kate Buchanan Room, HSU. Encouraging free expression by people through live music, art, and movement. 626-536-8136.
lecture / 5:30-7 p.m. Native Forum, HSU. Join the HSU’s Department of Politics on for the seventh annual Victor T. Schaub Memorial Lecture on Local Politics. This year’s event will be a panel discussion exploring sustainable development in Humboldt County. E-mail pjs26@humboldt.edu. 826-4494.
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.
music / 6 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company, 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. Have a beer in Blue Lake! 668-5680.
meetings / 6-8 p.m. Humboldt County Office of Education, 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Speakers Mike Goldsby from the Humboldt County Public Health Department and Bill Damiano of the Humboldt County Probation Department will be presenting this free educational forum for the public. 442-8160.
books, for kids / 6:30 p.m. Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Video clip, stories, puppets, activities and crafts. Each family receives the book Little Mouse’s First Fall. www.humlib.org. 269-1910.
music / 6:30 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. This little light of mine…
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.
lecture / 7-9 p.m. Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Rd., Arcata. Kathy Dilley and Donna Wildrearth share pictures from a springtime trip to Cache Creek and Bear Valley (off Hwy. 20), where they saw masses of wildflowers, such as Indian warrior, cream cups, gilia, plus manzanitas and some rare plants. www.northcoastcnps.org. 822-2015.
music / 7-10 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. www.myspace.com/dharmadojo. 822-3453.
meetings, free / 7-8 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Share prayers of joy, praise and thanks. Every faith and spiritual practice are welcome. www.bahai.org. 443-4044.
wellness / 7:15 p.m. First Christian Church Eureka, 730 K St. Led by Cindee Grace. Topic: “Facing Uncertainty” Free-will donation. Fragrance free, please. 269-7044.
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. Hump Wednesday! $0.25 wings! 668-9770.
music / 9:30 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. In the past five years, Great American Taxi has become one of the best-known headliners on the jam band circuit. $15. www.humboldtbrews.com. 826-2739.
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.
