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, dance
Today, 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
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.
What:
December 9th ~Downtown Open House ~ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm ~ Main Street, Fortuna~ Info: 407-9494 This Old Fashioned Downtown Holiday Open House will warm your holiday spirits. Fire pits in the crosswalks will keep you warm and if it’s raining be sure to ask to borrow one of the Downtown Business Associations Courtesy Umbrellas found in most of the downtown shops. Join in on the fun December 9th, 2011, the festivities start at 5pm and end at 8:00pm. Some downtown businesses will have holiday in-store specials and some will offer kid’s crafts, and most all will host refreshments as you stroll and shop in the stores. Enjoy the horse drawn carriage rides, live musical acts, and strolling carolers. Join us for our second annual Community Sing Along at 7:30pm in the middle of downtown at 11th and Main St. where every child will receive a flickering hand held luminary light. With our lighted, street pole, candy canes and all the activities, it is sure to be a traditional Holiday Open House to remember. As you wait for the Electric Lighted Parade to cruise Downtown Main Street be sure to vote for “The People’s Choice Window Contest” for your favorite merchant’s window display. Simply fill out entry forms located within each business. Also sign up at every business to have the chance to win Fortuna Bucks! Before you leave downtown be sure to look for Santa in his chair at one of the downtown businesses, a great photo opportunity for your children’s Christmas memories. Oh, and don’t forget to drop off your Downtown Courtesy Umbrella to any downtown businesses before leaving and Happy Holidays to all!
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | 5-8 p.m. |
| Phone | 707-725-3959 |
| Venue | Downtown Fortuna |
| 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.
