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
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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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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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:
Build your own altar, and view altars constructed by members of the community at the 5th Annual Day of the Dead Exhibition at the Ink People Center for the Arts, 411 12th St. Eureka. Individuals, groups, organizations and schools are invited to contribute their altars to the exhibition. The a festive opening reception on Saturday, November 7, 6-9 pm will feature a community altar, traditional dance, family crafts, and refreshments.
Information on the construction of contemporary and traditional altars, foods, and decorations is available on request, as well as a curriculum guide developed by the Mexican Museum of San Francisco. These community events for all ages are a collaborative effort of volunteers, businesses and local organizations, including Humboldt Comunidad, Bayside Grange, Ink People Center for the Arts, Accion Zapatista, PARA, YES-Puentes and Rita’s Restaurants & Specialty Foods. For more information on any of these events call 442-3320 or sguerra@humboldt1.com
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 6-9 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-442-3320 |
| Venue | Ink People Center for the Arts |
| 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.
