STAFF PICK / events
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.
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 / theater
Today, 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Gathering of local and Bay Area puppeteers including Lush Newton, James Hildebrant, Sean Powers, Mark Dupre and Issac Bluefoot. Presented in a cabaret format with live music by Tim Gray and Jill Petricca. $10/$8 students and seniors. arcataplayhouse.org. 822-1575.
STAFF PICK / events
Today, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Blue Lake Casino. Get a tattoo from local and/or guest artists. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
What:
The 44*th* annual Annie & Mary Day celebration will be on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Perigot Park in sunny Blue Lake. The festivities will begin with the traditional pancake breakfast put on by the Mad River Grange. Annie & Mary Day parade will follow with the Samba Dancers, classic cars, and quirky floats. Humboldt Folklife Society will present music with The Striped Pig Stringband, Clean Livin’, Lonesome Roses, No Good Redwood Ramblers, the Real Vocal String Quartet (from San Francisco), and the Bayou Swamis performing. Arts and crafts vendors, Barbecue by Blackberry Bramble, pony rides and petting zoo for the kids, bocce ball tournament and much more will be in store for those attending. This is a free event. For additional information call 707-668-5450.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-668-5450 |
| Venue | Perigot Park |
| Cost | Free |
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.
