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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.
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Today, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Blue Lake Casino. Get a tattoo from local and/or guest artists. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
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Feb. 18, 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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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.
What:
Santa is coming to the Arcata Plaza! On December 4th at 6 pm, Mr. Claus will roll into town on Arcata’s antique fire truck escorted by Humboldt’s very own Marching Lumberjacks. To celebrate Santa’s arrival, Arcata Main Street is hosting a Holiday Open House from 6 to 9 pm. The Children’s choir will perform on the Plaza and The Grand Tree in the Jacoby Storehouse will be lit.
The Holiday Open House marks the beginning of Main Street’s “Season of Wonder and Light.” Downtown businesses will be open until…. every Friday from December 5th to the 19th, featuring musical entertainment, fun activities and as always, wonderful and unique local goods for shoppers!
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 6-9 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-822-4500 |
| Venue | Arcata Plaza |
| Cost | Free |
| Web site |
STAFF PICK / music, dance / 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
