STAFF PICK /
theater
Professor Willikers’ Grand Puppet Slam

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.
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events
Inked Hearts Valentine’s Tattoo Expo

Today,
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Blue Lake Casino. Get a tattoo from local and/or guest artists. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
theater
Look Back in Anger

Today,
Friday,
Feb. 18,
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.
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music,
dance
Sister Carol (reggae)

Today,
9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.