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.
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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 / 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.
STAFF PICK / music / 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Bonus Entertainment presents Midnite! Sponsored by Humboldt Nutrients and A Fertile World. Hailing from St Croix, Virgin Islands, Midnite weaves the cultural lyrics of “old school” roots music with modern day experiences to create a unique experience. $28.
holiday events, outdoors, lecture, etc., free / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside. HAF hosts tour, tea and/or nature trail walk. Call or email for more info. E-mail chrisw@hafoundation.org. 442-2993.
events, lecture, meetings / 9 a.m. East Gym, HSU. Learn about international issues and events. All activities are free. Keynote speaker and featured lectures, panel discussions on current events and globalization, workshops on studying, working and living abroad. Check online for complete schedule. humboldt.edu/iew.
music / Noon-1 p.m. Has Beans, 738 2nd St., Eureka. None. E-mail marketing@hasbeanseureka.com. 442-1535.
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.
music / 6:30 p.m. Old Town Coffee & Chocolates, 211 F St., Eureka. This little light of mine…
for kids / 6:30 p.m. Humboldt County Library, 1313 Third St., Eureka. Featuring ghoulish storyteller Carpathian. Each child receives a new book. 269-1910.
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.
music / 7-10 p.m. Blondies Food And Drink, 420 E. California Ave., Arcata. None. www.myspace.com/dharmadojo. 822-3453.
music / 7:30 p.m. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1675 Chester Ave., Sunny Brae. Folk songs and other songs conducive to group singing. In conjunction with the Humboldt Folklife Society. www.seaburygould.com. 845-8167.
music / 8 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. As mentioned on HBO’s Eastbound and Down. $23. 826-2739.
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, free / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Local blues-rock-funk favorites. www.myspace.com/bluestreetjunction. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. Hump Wednesday! $0.25 wings! 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Red Fox Tavern, 415 5th St., Eureka. 269-0282.
music / 10:30 p.m. Alibi: Arcata, 744 9th St. Humboldt Free Radio presents… $3. 822-3731.
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.
