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 / music
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Cosmic auditory scientist blows your mind. R/D and Noah D open. $15. 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.
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.
What:
Live music will start at 5pm and go until the spectacular fireworks display at dark. The event is fun for the whole family with free kid’s games starting at noon, great music, along with food and drinks. The Benbow Inn will be serving beer, the Chamber will be pouring Margaritas, and Riverbend Cellars will be pouring their wines. The Garberville Rotary will be grilling up hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers along with corn and turkey legs. Soroptimist will be serving taco salads, chicken skewers, and pizza. The Mateel will be providing yummy desserts and the Town Square will have cheesecake along with fresh strawberry and blueberry sauces. Kiwanas will have ice cream, snow cones, candy, and cotton candy. Boosters will be providing soda and other beverages. All the vendors are nonprofits that benefit our community.
Admission is $7 for adults, Kids 2-10 are $3 and under 2 is free. The Shuttle will start at 3:45 from Garberville and Redway and cost $2 a person. Parking is still available inside the park for $30. If you have any questions please call 923-2613.
When/where:
| Dates | |
| Time | noon |
| Phone | 707-923-2613 |
| Venue | Benbow Lake SRA |
| Cost | $7.00 |
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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.
